Marion Woman and Son Die in Virginia Fire
A 73 year old woman and her 43 year old son died from burns after a Monday morning house fire on Virginia Route 16 in Marion. The husband George Church was critically burned and survived to Tuesday night. Funeral services are planned Wednesday at Barnett's Funeral Chapel in Marion.
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Bluefield Man Dies After House Fire On Lowe Street
A 78 year old Bluefield man died of an apparent heart attack en route to hospital after his Lowe Street home caught fire Tuesday morning. Howard Millard Williamson collapsed at noon at his 1312 Lowe St. residence, was moved to the basement, and died on arrival at Bluefield Sanitarium. Firemen said he had been repairing the roof with a blow torch igniting the lumber. The two story house sustained fire damage mainly to the front gable and attic. firefighters remained on scene about two hours. Williamson, retired electrician at U.S. Steel in Gary, had a prior heart attack. He was a Bland Street Methodist Church member. Survivors include his wife Virginia, daughter Beatrice Mills, sister Cora Evans, brother Edward Williamson, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Mercer Funeral Home. funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Judge Warns On Letting Politics Into Lee Trial
In Abingdon the judge warns defense lawyers not to inject politics as nine Lee County residents stand trial for conspiring to violate 1966 election laws. FBI agent Gasteiger testified on mail voting while defense questions cited absentee ballot documents signed by Republican workers and local party figures. Don Weston and Reva Weston, both defendants, are tied to the Lee County election board roles.
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Ruby Gilbert
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Reva Weston
Don Weston
Lee County Electoral Board
Reva
Judiciary Ties On Gun Control
In Washington the House Judiciary Committee deadlocked on a tough gun control measure, delaying passage. Chairman Emanuel Celler expects a vote again June 20 with the bill likely to pass, while President Johnson calls the action a bitter disappointment to public safety. The bill targets mail order rifle and shotgun sales and limits direct sales to out of state residents and juveniles, aligning with provisions in the related crime control bill.
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House Judiciary Committee
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D-N-Y
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Norton Soldier Is Killed In Vietnam
The Defense Department identified three Virginia service members killed in action in Vietnam. Army Spec. 4 Lewis R. Lovell Jr. of Martinsville, Army Pfc. Charles E. Michles of Norton, and Marine Pfc. Harry P. Martin of Martinsville were named, with their home addresses listed.
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Harry P. Martin
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Dublin Mayor Seat Won By Four Votes
Dublin elects Leo Jackson mayor by a margin of four votes over Robert Kinder. The result was announced Tuesday in Dublin, ending a tight mayoral race between the two candidates.
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Robert Kinder
Youth Convention Opens at St Mathews Church
The sixth annual Bible Church School and Young People's Holy Association Convention begins Thursday at St Mathews United Holy Church 1037 Wayne St Bluefield and runs through Sunday. A youth parade is set for Friday noon from Wayne Street to Princeton Avenue across Mercer Street Bridge and back. Special music each night at 7 30 p m and a youth jubilee after each service. W M Hash supervises with Idella Jones assisting.
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W. M. Hash
Idella Jones
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