Rustburg gas station owner bound over on four manslaughter charges
Ro bert M. Chaffin 47 a Rustburg gas station owner was bound over to a Campbell County grand jury on four counts of manslaughter after he admitted drinking whisky earlier on Nov 21 the day his car struck and killed four Rustburg children near the village The bond was set at 5000 and will stand until the Jan term of the circuit court as a new grand jury is convened
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Brazil Dominates South American Land and Population
Brazil holds about half the continent in area and is home to roughly half of all South Americans, reflecting its large geographic and demographic footprint on the continent.
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Virginia General Fund Revenue Seen Rising in Nov Totals
State Comptroller Sidney Day reports general fund revenues through Nov 30 up by nearly seven million from a year earlier, with income taxes as the largest source. Some observers attribute a portion of this rise to timing shifts from June withholding and July transfers. Other gains include higher earnings from interests and rents, corporate taxes, beer and beverage excise taxes, and ABC Board profits, while tobacco taxes show only a small uptick.
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I Don’t Feel Too Well and I Wasn’t
The piece discusses usage of phrases like I don’t feel too well and I was. It notes that using too as a degree adverb is now standard in dictionaries and published speech, while the subjunctive I wish I were remains preferred by careful speakers though gradually yielding.
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Ancient Harp Featured In Egyptian and Mesopotamian Artefacts
Archeologists report carvings of harp players on ancient Egyptian tombs. A Sumerian harp dated to 2500 B C was unearthed in Iraq, highlighting early musical instrument craftsmanship and cultural exchange.
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Scranton backs ideas for Appalachia aid policy
Governor William Scranton of Pennsylvania pressed for a Appalachian aid plan with state input during White House talks and meetings with Commerce and Interior officials. He urged immediate funds to reclaim abandoned strip mines and said the Appalachia bill should give states a voice in project planning.
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Lifer Appeals Second Trial For Murder
Charleston AP reports Richard Holland, a Cabell County inmate serving life for a 1952 murder, won an appeal hearing request from the West Virginia Supreme Court. He argues the second trial violated rights and that the case fell outside three terms of the Common Pleas Court. No date set yet.
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Hillbilly Christmas Carol at Pineville High
A one act comedy directed by Miss Linda Mathena was staged at Pineville High School’s Christmas assembly. Cast include Everette Bowling Joshua Becky Gilley Cora Belle Barbara Graham Widow Hickley Jerry Lupardus Hiram Hinckley Vickie Pais Minnie Pam Lyons Lizzie and David Pendry Ozzie. Joshua despises Christmas but the Widow Hinckley pursues him in a mountaineer version of the Carol with Ozark past present and future and a humorous climactic change.
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State Road Toll rises to 439 on WV highways
State Police at Charleston report 439 fatalities on West Virginia roads year to date, up from 409 at the same point last year.
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Mail Now Is Postal Plea for Early Christmas Delivery
Acting Postmaster W. S. Penn Jr. urges residents to mail now for pre Christmas delivery. He promotes air mail and special delivery, ZIP Codes for direct routing, and notes holiday schedule with no window service on December 25 and 26. Rural routes operate December 26.
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Polish Couples Urged to Seek Housing Through Cooperatives
Warsaw AP report cites Communist leader Wladyslaw Gomulka telling the socialist youth congress that many young couples cannot expect free flats. He advised delaying marriage by several years to obtain an apartment, noting the path is via housing cooperatives with initial capital of 400 to 800 dollars.
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Equal Radio Time Slated In Guiana
GEORGETOWN British Guiana AP The new premier Forbes Burnham plans radio time for all parties as part of expanding opposition influence in Guiana affairs. Cheddi Jagan had denied airtime to opponents.
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Scottish MP Attacks Bubble Gum Nude Adverts
London AP reports James Dempsey a Scottish Labour MP and veteran campaigner against bathing beauties in airline and bubble gum ads criticizes manufacturers for placing disgusting pictures of seminaked ladies in kiddies two-penny bubble gum packets.
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Buddhists Press for Huong Ouster as Saigon Tightens Watch
In Saigon, Buddhist headquarters buzzed with activity as clerics and monks prepare for what could be an all-out bid to topple Premier Tran Van Huong this weekend. Police are on full alert ahead of the National Liberation Front anniversary and possible Viet Cong actions. Monks and organizers moved in and out of the compound as tensions rise.
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