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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1966

Page

7

Lineup For Democratic Primary Completed In South Carolina

The South Carolina Democratic primary lineup for June 14 was completed with Gov. Robert McNair assured of a four year term. Dero Cook and State Sen. Roger Scott joined Lt. Gov. race candidates, while five incumbent Democrats for Congress secured renomination. Vernon Scott entered state comptroller general contention. McNair faces a Republican opponent in the general election

Columbia South Carolina Robert McNair Dero Cook Conway Roger Scott Dillon John ©. West Kershaw Cook Bob McNair West Sen Scott Vernon R. Scott Olin D. Johnston D.S. C Henry Mills Sergeant - Atjarms House of Representatives William M. Garrett Spartanburg Columbia City Wiliam C. Qutts L. Mendel Rivers Bryan Dorn Robert T. Ashmore Thomas Gettys John L. McMillan Albert W. Watson Leclercq- Watson Corn John K. Grisso Anderson McMillan Archie Odom Florence County McNair Joseph O. Rogers Clarendon GOP Marshall T. Mays Greenwood U.S. Senate Denald S. Russell Ernest F. Hollings Johnston Marshall Parker Oconee Bradley Morrah John Bolt Culbertson Greenville Senate Strom Thurmond

Negro Leader Barred From S C Democratic Party by State Leaders

Columbia AP Three high ranking South Carolina Democrats issued a statement Thursday saying Colum bia Negro civil rights leader Mrs Modjeska Simkins has no place in the Democratic Party She is listed as a speaker at a testimonial dinner for Dr Herbert Aptheker in New York City this month Aptheker is director of the Institute of Marxist Studies Simkins said the leaders will have to leave the party if they oppose her She met Aptheker while he was stationed at Fort Jackson during World War II The statement notes many disapprove of associating with self avowed Communists and Marxists with Saturated anti Communist sentiment amid the Southeast Asian conflict The ultimate decision on her qualifications will rest with voters on June 14 Simkins an officer of Victory Savings Bank in Columbia was an unsuccessful candidate for Columbia City Council last February

Columbia South Carolina Modjeska Simkins Herbert Aptheker New York City Aptheker Institute of Marxist Studies Simkins Yale Staunton Lynd Viet Nam Robert E. McNair Earle E. Morris Jr Richland County McNair Morris Marchant Southeast Asia Victory Savings Bank

Maynard Dunn Dies At Home In Vernon Hill

Vernon Hill Maynard Earl Dunn 56 farmer died Thursday at his home. Survived by wife Effie Mayhew Dunn of Vernon Hill his mother Mrs. Mattie W Dunn of Vernon Hill a sister Mrs Maurice Fortin of Bethesda Md two brothers Edmond Dunn and Robert Hunter Dunn both of Vernon Hill and two grandchildren Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 p m from Mt Vernon Baptist Burial in church cemetery

Vernon Hill Maynard Earl Dunn Dunn Effie Mayhew Dunn Ibis Mattie W. ‘Dunn Maurice Fortin Bethesda Edmond’ Dunn Robert Hunter Dunn Mt. Vernon Baptist Church

Eskimo Drum Published in Myrtle Beach During Festivities

The Inuvik Drum, printed in Eskimo, Indian and English, rolled off the Myrtle Beach Sun News presses on schedule as part of the Canadian-American days celebration across the upper beach. Editor Tom Butters, guest of the chamber, traveled 200 miles north after printing with 9 reindeer steaks in tow. The event, now in its third year, runs from Monday through Sunday to attract northern tourists to Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach S.C. Cap South Carolina Myritle Beach

North Carolina Interstate Projects Await Federal Funds Release

North Carolina's quarterly federal highway allotment, overdue since April 1, was released by the U S Bureau of Public Roads enabling bids on I 95 from Weldon to Rocky Mount in Halifax County I 77 from Statesville to Mooresville in Iredell County and I 85 from China Grove to Charlotte in Mecklenburg County. The $12 6 million funding should arrive in the next few days allowing a possible special bid letting this month or inclusion in May. Senator Jordan and Highway Commission officials press the delay as inflation control related. Whitton pledged rapid fund release and payment to 12 other states in similar situations.

Raleigh State Highway Commission North Carolina U. S. Bureau of Public Roads U.S B. Everett Jordan Rex Whitton Joe Hunt Jordan Commission Senaior Hunt Hhe Whitton Bill Babcock Highway Commission Halifax County Weldon Rocky Mount Statesville Mooresville Iredell County China Grove Charlotte Mecklenburg County

S H Jefferson Funeral Rites Set Tomorrow

Funeral services for S Houston Jefferson 76 will be held at 2 pm tomorrow from Townes Memorial Chapel with burial in Highland Burial Park. A native of Pittsylvania County he lived in Danville and worked for Danville Traction and Power Co and Capitol Transit Co before retiring. He belonged to Hollywood Presbyterian Church and the Order of Red Men. He is survived by his wife Mary Agrey Jefferson a sister Minnie Foust and many nieces and nephews. The body will lie at Townes Memorial Chapel and the family at the home of his niece Mrs J J McKinney 301 Locust Lane.

S. Houston Jefferson Townes Memorial Chapel Highland Burial Park Jefferson Veterans Hospital Washington, D.C Pittsylvania County Danville Danville Traction and Power Co Hollywood Presbyterian Church Washington Capitol Transit J. J. McKinney Locust Lane

Car Accident Damages Awarded in Compromise Case

Henry J. Carr Jr. awarded 1750 dollars for injuries to his 12 year old son Anthony Dale Carr from a May 3 1965 traffic collision. Judgment names William David Gillie as defendant. Plaintiffs alleged fractured right wrist facial lacerations and concussion with permanent scarring.

Henry J. Carr, Jr Anthony Dale Carr Corporation Court William David Gillie Carr Boy Inter Sealine Corcoran Thomas St

Pre School Clinics Slated In Pittsylvania County

Pittsylvania County Health Department schedules pre school clinics at Whitmell Wednesday and Mt Airy Friday for eligible children as defined in letters sent home through the schools.

Pittsylvania County

Inflation Seen Partly a Government Responsibility

Horace P. Cotton, president of Industrial Development for Norfolk and Western, urged local officials that private industry cannot curb inflation alone. He said government must act too and Pennsylvania Virginia will benefit from nationwide industrial growth. Cotton cited Gov. Godwin’s call for continued capital improvements and warned federal controls may tighten.

Crewe Norfolk and Western Railway Horace P. Cotton Virginia Johnson Lynchburg Godwin Catton

Horse Pony Club Meeting Planned

The Mount Hermon Light Horse and Pony Club will meet Friday night at 7 20 at Hughes Memorial School. Dr John Myers will present a program on horses and safety. All 4 H Club members interested in horses and ponies are invited to attend.

Mount Hermon Light Horse and Pony Club Hughes Memorial School John Myers

Pilot Killed In Crash Of Plane In Western North Carolina

A small twin engine plane crashed into Moore Mountain in western North Carolina killing the pilot, Gerald Laverne Renkenberger aged 52 of Salem Ohio. He reportedly was alone and the wreckage scattered over 250 yards. Rescue teams required hiking through rugged terrain to reach the site near Taylorsville and Wilkesboro.

North Carolina Taylorsville N.C Moore Mountain Alexander County Gerald Laverne Renkenberger Salem Ohio Renkenberger Hickory Municipal Air Alexander-Wilkes County Hickory Springs W.va Renkenbergs Square Jer Wilkes County Fred Myers Fleming Harmon Bald Rock Mountain Wilkesboro

Martinsville RMA to Host Del. Andrews as Speaker

Martinsville Retail Merchants Association dinner features Del. Andrews Jr. of Richmond as the guest speaker. The event at Holiday Inn starts at 6 pm with Mrs. Virginia Hall introducing him. Andrews, a 41 year old Dartmouth graduate and World War II veteran, chairs the Virginia Tourist Study Commission and Project Alert.

Martinsville del. T. Coleman Andrews, Jr Richmond Martinsville Retail Merchants Association Holiday Inn Andrews Virginia Hall House of Delegates Rich Dartmouth College Army Air Force Virginia Tourist Study Commission Project Alert

Five-Year-Old Killed in York County Truck Crash

Five-year-old Malcolm Leon Stephens of Lackey died in a city hospital after injuries from a truck crash on Virginia 238 in York County. The incident occurred when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, and the death raises Virginia’s 1966 highway toll to 241.

Associated Press Newport News Malcolm Leon Stephens Lackie Virginia 238 York County

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