Harrison backs Byrd in Democratic primary bid
Former Virginia governor Albertis S. Harrison declared unreserved support for Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. and left the question of Conservative and Republican crossovers into the Democratic primary to individual conscience as he toured Richmond to boost Byrd’s candidacy for the remaining four years of his father’s term.
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Albertis S. Harrison
Harry F. Byrd Jr
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Byrd
United States Senate
Sen
Byrd Sr
Virginia
John S. Battle
Battle
Byrd- Robertson
Willis Robertson
State Capitol
Robertson
William B. Spong Jr
Newport News Shipbuilding Seeks Applicants for Trades
The Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company advertises a backlog exceeding 400 million with future growth, offering on the job training for high school graduates in trades such as machinists electricians sheet metal workers pipefitters welders and carpenters. Interviews will be held at the Virginia Employment Commission locations in Richlands Appalachia and nearby venues from Monday June 27 through Thursday June 30.
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Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Newport News, Virginia
Pilots Ejected After Chesapeake Bay Collision
Two Marine A6A Intruders collided over Chesapeake Bay and pilots ejected after losing control. One aircraft crashed ashore in Hampton killing a mother and her infant son. 44 injured and 10 houses destroyed. FAA and Navy investigators assess flight rules and control status.
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Marine Corps
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Washington
Educator Wilbur McColloch Dies of Heart Attack
Wilbur J. McColloch, 63, prominent Wetzel County educator and former Magnolia High principal, died today in New Martinsville after a heart attack at the Wetzel County Board of Education office. He is survived by his widow and two children.
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Wilbur J. McColloch
Wetzel County
McColloch
Board of Education
Magnolia High School
McCulloch
Beef Winners Shine At Richlands Flair And Stock Show
Richlands Va Thursday saw young cattleman Jimmy Barnett of Tazewell dominate beef cattle divisions capturing champion female reserve champion female and multiple firsts in senior junior yearling and calf classes. Other winners include James Benson Ancil Sayers Barry Neel Jimmy Neel and Mike Harris across Hereford Angus Guernsey and Jersey divisions with 4 H and FFA showcases.
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Tazewell
Richlands
Beef Cattle Department
Barnett
Taze
Jimmy Michael
James B. Benson
Hereford
Ist
James Benson
Freddie Cox
Angus
B. A. Rucker II
Mike Harris
Jimmy Rhody
Ancil Sayers
B. A. Ruckerl
Dairy Cattle Department
Joey Campbell
Lebanon
Eddie Neel
Jimmy Neel
Guernsey
Barry Neel
Bastian
Rita Neel
Jersey
Edwin Pruett
Ord
Debbie Campbell
Charlie Pruett
Azewell
Holstein
Danny Neel
Danry
Pruett Brothers of
Low Bid Received On Wayne Water Job
The Army Corps of Engineers announced the lowest bid for the outlet works of the East Lynn Dam on Twelve Pole Creek. S. J. Groves & Sons Inc. of Minneapolis bid $2,275,900, with eight bids total. The flood control and recreation project in Wayne County is expected to exceed $4 million. further bids for the dam and spillways will follow.
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Asheville
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Cleveland
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