Danville Sees Giant Steam Engine 4449 At Fuel Stop
Steam locomotive 4449 hauls the American Freedom Train into Danville Southern Railway depot for a 45 minute fuel and water stop. Crowds gather along the tracks as watchers film and photograph the oil burning engine, while crew members share lore about the famed locomotive and its role on the cross country tour. Engine 419 whistled and departed shortly after the stop, ending the brief Danville showcase.
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Danville
Southern Railway
U.S
Southern Electric
Oldtimers
Southern
Billy Webb
B. Thomas
Webb
Southern Pacific
American Freedom Train
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Reading Railrad
Birmingham
Ala
Washington
Bob Slover
Rev Brackett Calls for Restrained Living in America
Richmond report notes Rev Jim C Brackett of Mt Hermon Baptist Church in Danville told the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union annual convocation that the word freedom has been corrupted by permissiveness. He urged restrained living, citing alcohol use as a key area where freedom is abused, and urged Christians to separate spiritual life from drinking.
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Richmond
Dakville
America Atc
Jim C. Brackett
Mt. Hermon
Danville
National Woman's Christian Temperance
America
Bracket
Jesus
Brackett
Danville To Receive Seventh AAA Pedestrian Safety Award
Danville will receive an AAA and Virginia Highway Safety Division award of excellence for pedestrian safety for 1975, with Gov. Mills Gothwin Jr presenting in Richmond on Sept 9. Danville is among four Virginia localities to earn the top honor. concerns over 1978 pedestrian fatalities may affect its rating.
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Danville
American Automobile Association
Virginia Highway Safety Division
J. 3. Walker
Highway Safety Commission
T. Neal Morris
Richmond
Mills Gothwin Jr
Commonwealth
Virginia
Martinsville
Portsmouth
Rocky Mount
Walker
Police Arrest Gauldin on Various Charges
Robert William Gauldin, 35, of Atlanta, was arrested by Danville Police yesterday at 8 15 pm on Industrial Avenue and charged with eight counts including carrying a concealed weapon a nine millimeter pistol driving with a suspended license and no vehicle in.
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Robert William Gauldin
Atlanta
Danville
Industrial Avenue
Gauldin
Single Car Crash Claims Life of Claude Downey
Halifax County Virginia. Claude Edward Downey of Halifax died in a Route 5 East crash near the Halifax Mecklenburg line after the driver allegedly fell asleep. A passenger sustained minor injuries. Downey faced additional charges related to forged plates and a failed summons. A separate DUI and weapons case was reported on South Main Street. A shoplifting and assault incident at Nor Ly Market involved Piney Forest Harris with a Sept. 7 hearing set.
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Halifax
Halifax County
Halifax- Mecklenburg
Virginia
RD. Crackett
Claude Edward Downey
Crockett
Downey
Surante
Gouldin
Ferdinand John Love
Betts St
South Main
Hughes Streets
D. J. Hancock
R. S. Hairston
Love
Wi Pm
South Main Produce Market
St. Main St
Curtis Alvin Harris
Blairs Rt. 1
Nor Ly Market
Piney Forest
Harris
Averett College Opens New Academic Year Amid Campus Buzz
Atmosphere resembled a convention as Averett College welcomed freshmen and transfers. Cars from Florida to Maine arrived while faculty and student leaders greeted newcomers beneath a large welcome banner. Dean Mary Jo Davis noted rising on campus numbers, two male dorms, and smooth roommate arrangements as orientation began.
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Averett College
Florida
Texas
Maine
Mary Jo Davis
Miss Davis
Mike Maxie
Averett
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H, Brubaker
City
Danvillians
Souther
Slover
R. D. Lee
Nellie Brook
Roanoke
National Railroad Historical Society
Lawrence G. Wilson
Holbrook Ave
Wilson
Rev. Brackett
God
AAA
Claude Downey
West Main Street
College
Moc
Alison Arm
West Log Branch
Miss Arm
Lee Averett
Allison Arm
Lisa
Pam
Allison
West Long Branch
N.J
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