Virginia tax evasion convictions surge as IRS adds staff
Virginia saw a sharp rise in tax evasion prosecutions with 61 convictions out of 62 charged in the year ending Sept 30, 1964, a 98 percent rate, while nationwide convictions dipped. Fines in Virginia nearly doubled to 181,120 dollars as the IRS notes stronger investigations and vigorous U.S. attorney prosecutions.
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General Accounting Office
John McCauley
IRS Criminal Investigation Division
Richmond
Jail Escapee Sought From Frederick County Jail
Sheriff's deputies issued bulletins for 18 year old Edgar Calvin Smoke an escapee from Frederick County Jail. He left Wednesday under a work release job with Shockey Brothers Inc on Martinsburg Pike and never reported to work. He is serving a 60 day sentence for grand larceny later reduced to petty larceny.
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Edgar Calvin Smoke
Shockey Brothers Inc
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Judgeship hearings loom in Virginia nominations dispute
Senate Judiciary Committee will begin hearings next month on Richard Williams and James Jones amid Carter Byrd clashes over four Virginia federal judgeships. Byrd refuses to alter his list. Kennedy hints at changing blue slip policy. Carter has shortlisted Michael and Sheffield for the remaining seats. background checks continue.
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Charlottesville
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Correction in Locust Grove feature misstates William Baker's career
The Star corrects a Wednesday Locust Grove piece on Stephens City owner William Baker. He was described as a retired sales consultant but was formerly in corporate management and sales training. he is now independently offering sales consulting in the area.
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Winchester Evening Star Local Delivery Rates Notice
Local postage statement from Winchester Virginia outlines subscription rates for daily delivery options and mail orders. Includes annual and half year pricing as well as three month terms.
Weather Summary: Cloudy Cool with Rain Across Virginia
Northern Valley remains cool with rain likely heavy at times tonight. Virginia sees rain ending from west to east Saturday as highs reach upper 60s to upper 70s. Extended forecast calls for scattered rain risk in southeast Virginia Sunday with mostly partly cloudy skies and 70s in highs. Rainfall totals and long term averages are noted, with 1972 highest and 1930 lowest annual rainfall in the 66 year span.
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Virginia
National Weather Service
Winchester Rescue Squad Bucket Drive Banned From Street
Police Chief Warren Rudolph ordered the Winchester Rescue Squad to restrain bucket collecting to non traffic areas until further notice. The two day drive helps raise part of the squad’s 90 thousand dollar annual goal, with direct mail funding contributing the majority.
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Public Safety Committee
Warren Rudolph
William Mote
Rouss Fire Company
Dabney Watts
Mote
The Obituary Craft Through Time and Tone
The piece traces evolving obituary writing from lavish deathbed scenes in early editions to modern precise quiet notices. It notes readers and families shaping obits with ancestry details and “died suddenly” phrases, and observes a shift away from sensationalism toward factual reporting.
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House Candidates Speak Tomorrow in 17th District
The three 17th Legislative District candidates for the House of Delegates will appear tomorrow at a meeting of the American Association of University Women. After the noon luncheon at Duff's Rebel Restaurant, incumbent Del. Raymond R. Guest Jr. and Del. Allen Smith will speak along with challenger Kenneth Stiles. The event opens to the public at 1 p.m.
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Duff's Rebel Restaurant
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Raymond R
Andy) Guest Jr
del. Allén Smith
Kenneth Stiles
Carter ready to act if Cuba troop talks fail
President Carter cites possible economic, trade, and diplomatic steps to resolve Soviet troops in Cuba if high level negotiations do not succeed. Officials stress no military action is planned against Cuba or the Soviet Union. Vance and Dobrynin meet for a fifth time as talks near bargaining stage ahead of Gromyko in New York.
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Vance
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