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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1975
Page
1
Gallup reports a record high 44 percent identify as Democrats and 35 percent as independents with Republicans at a 21 percent low. The study tracks shifts since 1972 and notes independents leaning Democratic declines while mobilization efforts increase.
Tropical storm Eloise degraded to a weak low as it crossed Southwest Virginia early today. A flash flood watch for most of the state was canceled, with only occasional rain expected through Thursday and no serious flood threat anticipated after heavy Tuesday rains.
A seventh person was arrested on arson charges related to Page County fires causing over 130000 dollars in damage. Owen E. Snelser, 48, was detained after six arrests for the February 11 1972 Page Valley Shopping Center bombing that destroyed a 70000 dollar building.
Congress pushes an inquiry into Secret Service performance following two assassination attempts on President Ford. Lawmakers cite security lapses after a woman warned police she might test the system and could reach within 40 feet of Ford.
Patricia Hearst swears she lied about joining the SLA as Tania under torture and fear. An affidavit says she was blindfolded bound in a closet for weeks and driven to insanity, while the court orders psychiatric evaluation ahead of potential bond. Also notes surrounding Secret Service protections and Virginia crime record compliance are mentioned.
Sara Moore 45 who fired at President Ford is under sanity tests in San Diego as part of the federal case. A magistrate ordered psychiatric evaluation at the Metropolitan Correctional Center with results due by November 18. The ex-Marine defense and FBI links are noted as authorities consider her mental state and trial competence.
Handley High School remains quiet on the third day of reopening after last Tuesday's racial disturbance. Winchester police are fewer in number. absenteeism fell to 108 today from 110 yesterday and 165 the day before. Resource persons will stay available, possibly on a split shift next week. The city school board will act tomorrow on expulsions for five white and two black students, with 13 suspended already. Ministers joined a brainstorming session to propose seven action ideas to prevent future conflicts.
Star reports Winchester Planning Commission will vote tomorrow on a proposed zoning ordinance. Diane Kimbel outlines key highlights on today's Area News Page. Jim Ackley discusses HEW ruling requiring school officials to file detailed disciplinary action forms with area superintendents.
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