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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1978

Page

2

Non-Worker Sneaks In to Ford Plant and Works Three Days

Anthony Opal, 19, from Melvindale, covertly enters Ford Motor Co.’s Woodhaven stamping plant after being told no openings exist. He works three sweltering days before being discovered and fired. Ford officials decline to say if he will be hired. plant manager notes such incidents are rare but possible and promptly removed.

Detroit Anthony Opat Ford Motor Co Woodhaven Melvindale Ford Opal John G. Grotz Grotz

Three Months of Eating and Sleeping Murder in Virginia

A.C. Metro, a Virginia State Police investigator, has identified at least 30 men who limp while pursuing leads on the May 28 killings of Jeffrey Scott and Karen Noble near Giles County. He seeks a white man about 5 feet 7 inches, 150 pounds, 35 years old who limps and smiles, with strong local knowledge.

Wolf Creek A.C. Metro West Virginia Metro Virginia Jeffrey Scott Bramwell W. Va Karen Noble Bluefield Giles County

Marshall University students slain leave killer at large

Metro says both victims were Marshall University students dating for four years. He notes no resemblance to the composite and remains hopeful that the clues will fit as the investigation continues.

Metro Marshall University Huntington W. Va

Larry Viscidi Released From Police Custody

Fairfax County Juvenile Court confirms 15 year old Larry Viscidi charged with murder in the death of his 12 year old brother Billy has been released from police custody. He remains at home under parental supervision. Neighbors who had welcomed an arrest last week say they are shocked and angered by the release.

Fairfax Larry Viscidi Vienna Billy Fairfax County Larry Viscidis

Democratic Women Host Demo Luncheon at Carper's Valley Club

A Democratic Women’s Luncheon will be held tomorrow at noon at the Carper's Valley Country Club. A party spokesperson invites anyone interested in joining the Democratic Party or helping with this year’s campaign to attend.

Carper’s Valley Country Club Democratic Party

Warner Miller Clash Over Elderly Care At Virginia Forum

At the Virginia Health Care Association convention in Richmond Democratic nominee Andrew Miller urged a massive state or private system build to aid the elderly, while Republican candidate John Warner backed a three phase plan to curb costs, expand private insurance, and avoid a national health insurance bill. Miller argued private facilities must serve those who cannot pay. Warner warned national insurance would reduce medical care incentives and increase demand for services.

Richmond Virginia Health Care Association Andrew Miller John Warner Miller U. S. Senate Warner

Need for Plant To Be Reviewed

The State Water Control Board will meet to decide if Winchester and Frederick County need a new advanced waste water treatment plant. Engineer Wellington Jones notes current phosphorus limits may be removed and ammonia nitrogen limits set, potentially delaying a new regional plant. Estimated cost stands at 35 million dollars with possible renovations to existing plants if a new facility is not ordered.

State Water Control Board Winchester Frederick County Wellington Jones Abrams Opequon Creek Jones

Driver in Good Condition After Shenandoah Bridge Crash

Clarke County report states Ralph McCoy of Milford Indiana is in good condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a fiery crash on Rt 50 Shenandoah Bridge. McCoy’s 1971 tractor trailer struck Miles Spaulding’s truck and the bridge truss, ejecting him 45 feet to the riverbank below.

Kathleen Devereux Clarke County Shenandoah Bridge Winchester Memorial Hospital Ralph McCoy Milford Ind Shenandoah River McCoy Spaulding

Fire at John E. Brown Inc storehouse in Front Royal

Assistant Fire Chief Durston McIntosh says a fire of suspicious origin damaged a porch at Water Street storehouse. A man found nearby was hospitalized and released after questioning. The blaze mainly damaged tires on the front porch area.

Front Royal John E. Brown Inc Water St Durston McIntosh McIntosh Warren Memorial Hospital

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