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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
4
Obituaries from Coplay to Danville mention Mrs Rose Keller and Ida Phillips with services at St Peters Church and Antioch Baptist Church. Also listed are Howard Laughorn, William Hyler, John Tommie Jones, Arndo Gwynn, and Willie Gwynn with funeral details and survivors across Pennsylvania Virginia North Carolina and Maryland. Funeral homes and residence details accompany each listing.
Jimmie Joe Floyd, 37, of Durham North Carolina, was arraigned in Boston on charges of interfering with the flight crew after becoming abusive aboard Eastern Air Lines Flight 739 from Greensboro. Floyd was released on a $1000 personal recognizance bond. A Dec 22 hearing was scheduled.
Funeral services for 83 year old Tazewell Glenn Hunt Sr. will be held at 4 p.m. today at Red House Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Semora North Carolina farmer died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. He was born November 16 1890 in Casswell County to Nathaniel and Dora Mitchell Hunt. He married Myrtle Grey Bailey of Pittsylvania County who died in 1970. Survived by three sons and two daughters including James N. Hunt Buck Hunt Je of Danville B Grey Hunt of Virginia Beach and Gwendolyn H. Wipple of Lafayette California. five grandchildren and two step-brothers and a step-sister Walker Hunt Holmes P. Hunt of Ringgold and Mildren H. Earp of Danville.
Virginia election laws received generally high performance marks from legislators and election officials across the state. The meetings at the State Capitol discussed recommendations for 1974 revisions, including proposing a separate voting precinct for absentee ballots, removing or deferring mailing requirements, and addressing ballot timing to avoid disenfranchisement.
Richmond AP report notes House leader James Thomson argues Virginia’s 10 day and 30 day sessions cannot manage growing business. He cites a 31 day current session as evidence and advocates a constitutional change to 60 working days per year with two annual sessions starting in January.
Arlington County School Board adopted a Monday night resolution opposing Interstate 66 through the county citing noise air pollution loss of school lands and neighborhood disruption. The board urged alternative transit, warned about 5000 students across six schools facing severe air pollution impacts by 1982, and noted potential realignment of school districts.
Dibrell Brothers Inc agrees to purchase shares of Commonwealth Tobacco Company to increase tobacco purchases. R B Bridgforth Jr, Commonwealth president J L Horton, H C Love, J C Winn and other officers will continue to operate the company as Commonwealth Tobacco capacity expands with Dominion Leaf control and higher output.
Gen George S Brown, Air Force chief of staff, said pilots will start losing combat readiness within 60 to 90 days due to energy crisis restrictions. He spoke at a news conference outlining cuts in flying time for pilots and related impacts.
Brown warns a 60 to 90 day window may show decline in Air Force readiness as fuel cuts slash flying time by about 30 percent. Flight simulators are used around the clock to stave off deterioration while inspectors will note potential drops in bombing accuracy and instrument approach proficiency. A reassessment will occur after the period to decide if the cut was too severe.
Richmond AP The State Council of Higher Education refused to endorse a study commission recommendation to establish Virginia's first veterinary medicine school at Virginia Tech. It urged no funds, even planning, until collaborative Southern studies with the Southern Regional Education Board are completed. The council urged the General Assembly to join in studying two new regional veterinary schools amid campaigns in Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, and Louisiana.
The Danville YMCA sponsors a bridge benefit at 7:30 in the all purpose room. Proceeds support the World Service Program aiding YMCAs in 33 countries. Prizes include craft items and baked goods. Contact Mrs. Joy D. Price at 792-0621 for details.
Beltone Electronics in Chicago announces a free non-operating model of the smallest Beltone aid ever made. The device weighs under a third of an ounce and sits at ear level with no body wires. Write Dept. 2388, Beltone Electronics, 4201 W. Victoria, Chicago II.60646 to request yours.
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