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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1978
Page
2
Shawneeland, a recreation subdivision in western Frederick County, has filed court papers under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Act. George M. Stoddart reports for the Star.
Caroline Treviranus remains in serious condition at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after a fall during the final phase of the World Three Day Event Championships. The unconscious rider was injured when her horse Comic Relief struck a spread jump pole.
Reston Virginia marks a historic milestone as a steel and concrete bridge over the Dulles Airport Access Road opens linking Reston’s north and south sections. The project, built over two years, was prepaid by Reston Land Corp with three and a half years of prepaid county taxes, benefiting the developer the county and the state.
In St Louis industrial switching stopped as Norfolk & Western clerks refuse cross picket lines. In Kansas City N W workers rejoin protests risking a court injunction. Amtrak service delayed or rerouted. 1500 Terminal workers and 40 Amtrak staff joined the walkout. An injunction remains under advisement.
The Page housing market faces an 8 percent target, a level last seen in December 1974. The Fed tightens money by raising rates to slow inflation and support the dollar. Carter pledges a tougher anti inflation program, promising restraint and sacrifice from all. The Commerce Department confirms a 10.7 percent inflation rate in Q2, with rapid growth limiting layoffs.
The 24th annual Alcoholics Anonymous Fall Get-Together will be held this weekend at War Memorial Recreation Park. The event draws members from four states and the District of Columbia. The program begins Saturday at 2:30 PM with multiple speakers scheduled.
Judge David Simpson removes himself from Scollard driving while intoxicated case and continues it to Sept 27 after presiding earlier. defense seeks dismissal over double jeopardy. Siminski gets five day suspended jail term for assault and battery on Cabaret Lounge owner Joe Allen following a dispute over payment at Duff's Rebel Restaurant.
Falls Church Captain M. J. Robertson named first choice for Front Royal police chief. Town Manager Duncan may announce approval at Monday’s council meeting after Robertson’s visit tomorrow. Robertson, 48, has 22 years with Falls Church and favors small-town police work amid Front Royal turmoil after Chief Rutherford’s dismissal and acting chief Cullers’ tenure.
A man wearing a stocking cap and reflector sunglasses robbed the Carrollton branch of the Bank of Smithfield around 10 a.m. He threatened two tellers, who handed over a small amount. Police hunted the suspect with a helicopter and search dog. FBI released a bank camera photo.
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