Coleman Campaign Seeks Unified Republican Front in Virginia
J Marshall Coleman campaign stops in Bluefield and Radford frame the GOP as united against a partisan attorney general role. Coleman, 35, argues the office should be nonpartisan watchdog with limited staff and vows to challenge federal and Democratic leaders if elected.
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Staunton
Virginia
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Richmond
Radford
Democratic Congress
Andrew Miller
Coleman
University of Virginia School of Law
House of Delegates
Senate
Repeal won in Dade County gay housing law vote
In a special Dade County election 79,393 voted to repeal the housing and employment nondiscrimination ordinance while 33,626 opposed. Anita Bryant celebrated the repeal and community leaders voiced concern for safety, pledging continued activism and national attention for gay rights.
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Miami
Dade County
Anita (Bryant
Mike Thompson
Save Our Children
Howell Secures 20000 Loan for TV Ads in Virginia Primary
Henry Howell said he has tapped personal finances to back a 20000 loan for television commercials before the June 14 Democratic primary. The Bank of the Commonwealth will take municipal bonds owned by Howell and his wife as collateral. Howell faces former Atty Gen Andrew Miller next Tuesday and notes the loan may not buy as much air time as hoped. He also gained broad black endorsement, with 119 ministers and 24 black elected officials plus 14 black organizations backing him at a Norfolk news conference led by Rev I Joseph Williams.
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Walter Craigie
Dalton
John Dalton
Craigie
Coleman
Joe Canada
Miller
Henry Howell
Norfolk
Howell
Bank of the Commonwealth
Betty
Andrew Miller
Virginia
I. Joseph Williams
Antioch Baptist Church
Police Search For Mustang Driver In Bluefield Crash
Police in Bluefield sought a 1971 Ford Mustang driver after it struck an Appalachian Power pole on South Mercer Street and flipped onto its side. Damages were about 200 dollars. witness reports indicated a male driver. Authorities continued the investigation late Tuesday night.
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South Mercer Street
Bluefield
Sandra K. Hall
Pat Hayes
Hayes
Area Election Results Favor Several Incumbents in Bramwell
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports Bramwell voters returned Paul Gay to the council with 146 votes while Mark Goins led challengers with 169 for town recorder. Four newcomers join July 1 if results stand, including Kim Murphy 114 Richard Baugh 109 Roger Goins 102 and Margaret Vincent 93. Referendum on police protection failed 129 to 95, turnout boosted by the Bramwell vote. New council members Jerry Nelson Emma Jean Thomas and Icem Brinkley join along with two incumbents Jack Thomas and Billy Hylton. Nelson resigns as recorder prompting Emma Jean Thomas to fill the seat.
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Paul Gay
Kim Murphy
Richard Baugh
Roger Goins
Margaret Vincent
Vincent
Arnold Brown
Vester Johnson
Gordon Short
Jack Comer
Phillip Baugh
Butt
Bramwell
Davy Elects Large Write-In Slate After Big Turnout
In Davy an unprecedented 299 voters produced a full slate of write-in winners. Gordon Hurd led mayoral votes with 184, while Charles Bishop trailed at 66. Council picks included Rev Neal Dent Thomas C Bailey James White Allen J Sonny Urps Jr Arthur N Mulkey and incumbent Harry Keys. Recorder Keys won with 184. write-ins included Neal Dent and Terry Crockett.
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Gordon Hurd
Charles Bishop
Hurd
Neal Dent
Thomas C. Bailey
James White
Allen J. Sonny” Urps Jr
Arthur N. Mulkey
Urps
Harry Keys
Recorder
Terry Crockett
Opal Morgan Wolfe
Clyde Beverly
J. C. Moody
Charles Brooks Jr
Tom Morgan
J. C. Arps
Bramwell Election Tallies Questioned Over Ballot Challenges
In Bramwell Mercer County, 25 ballots were challenged by poll workers unsure of registration status and municipal boundaries. Incumbent Mayor George Butt was reelected with 185 votes after running unopposed.
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Mercer County
Bramwell
George Butt
Oakvale mayor reelected in record turnout
Mrs. O. Bee Boothe was reelected to a third term as Oakvale mayor in the town's largest turnout. She defeated James Skeens two to one with 42 votes to 21. Esther Robertson was unopposed for town recorder receiving 50 votes. Write ins included Jimmy Terry B O Davis and Joyce Brinkley each with one vote.
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O. Bee Boothe
Oakvale
Boothe
James Skeens
Skeens
Esther Robertson
Jimmy Terry
B. O. Davis
Joyce Brinkley
Davis
Bloodmobile collects 150 units in Bluefield tribute
The Red Cross Bloodmobile from Tri-State Center in Huntington collected 150 units during its Bluefield visit on Monday. Honor tribute to Dorothy Boggess, Red Cross executive director who died May 21. Jane D. Meadows donated ninth gallon. Robert W. Lester earned two gallon pin. Galloneer first gallons: Rebecca A. Burton, Robert L. Brown, Francis Faw, George McCulloch, Franklin D. Morphis, Richard A. Watts. Canteen by Christ Episcopal Church and Trinity United Methodist Church. Next visit set for Wednesday June 22 from noon to 6 p.m. at Bland Street United Methodist.
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Red Cross
Tri-State Center
Huntington
Bluefield
Ozzie Ellison
Galloneer Club
Rebecca A. Burton
Robert L. Brown
Francis Faw
George McCulloch
Franklin D. Morphis
Richard A. Watts
Bloodmobile
Bland Street United Methodist Church
Indifference In Race Cited In UMW Election
Charleston AP reports a UMW presidential race may draw more apathy than votes as District 18 leader Mike Tamtom says miners are disinterested. He notes lack of sharp issues since 1972 and accuses Arnold Miller of passing power to secretary treasurer Harry Patrick.
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W.va
United Mine Workers
Mike Tamtom
District 18
Canada
UMW
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