Virginia Funeral Directors Debate Strengthening Measures
Roanoke June 5 members of the Virginia Funeral Directors association gathered for their 59th annual convention and debated proposed legislation to close loopholes and strengthen enforcement of state funeral laws. About 100 attendees failed to reach agreement and adjourned without electing officers as discussions focused on courtesy cards allowing out of state undertakers to conduct Virginia funerals.
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Roanoke
Virginia Funeral Directors’ Association
Star
Frank Stover
Stroudsburg
Virginia
Rescued From Fire After Nine Hours Ends Tragedy
Stockport England reports a dramatic rescue as nine hours under burning debris ends for Herbert Briacau a 70 year old survivor. Three other men died in the blaze at a coast resort by the South China Sea. Briacau asked for tea before rescue and was exhausted but uninjured.
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Brierley
Stockport
England
Herbert Briacau
Erley
South China Sea
Two WV Students to Back Peace Bill in House Hearing
West Virginia high school winners Kenneth Kurtz and Mary Helen Bruffy will testify June 18 before the House expenditures committee in support of Rep. Snyder’s bill to create a department of peace. Davis, Morgantown operator, is also expected to testify as the sponsor explains the measure as a positive vehicle to further peace.
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Washington
West Virginia
Rep. Snyder
R-Wva
Kenneth Kurtz
Weston
Mary Helen Bruffy
Webster Springs
House Expenditures Committee
Department of Peace
R. M. Davis
Morgantown
Snyder
Davis
Freight wreck halts in Clifton Forge coal yard spill
An eastbound freight train collided with the rear of a standing coal train in Clifton Forge Virginia. About 330 tons of coal spilled near the yard entrance but traffic on the main line was not interrupted. Six coal cars derailed and others overturned while no injuries were reported per railroad officials.
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State Trolmen
Clifton Forge
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
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