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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

12

Highway group backs western route for Rt 95

The North Carolina Highway Commission endorsed building a western location for Interstate 95 linking to Kenly with an access road to Route 201 north of Rocky Mount. Estimated cost about 25 million dollars includes right of way. Federal review pending after hearings.

Carolina Highway Group Okays Federal Bureau of Public Roads Ston Reese Fed Waedgnieca W. F. Babcock Commission Emporia Weldon Roaroxe Rapids Reid Rocky Mount Kenly McGowan Worth Joyner Yner Federal Bureau of Roads Bureau

Pressure Cresting Posts Pages Lumber Gregory General Store

Gregory General Store on Main Street reports rising pressure concerns with lumber pricing and supply lines. Local officials urge caution as customers seek materials for winter projects.

O Briens Future Almond Commutes Death Sentence To Life In Prison

Governor Almond commuted the death sentence of Ralph Martin to life imprisonment after reviewing the case of the Spotsylvania County murder of Ben Hall. The appeal traced the involvement of Ralph and Lewis Martin in a robbery that led to Hall’s death, with Lewis accused of initiating the plan and Ralph delivering the fatal blows. Almond cited the Martins' background and participation, noting Lewis planned the crime and Ralph joined under a drinking spree. The governor’s decision emphasized the murder was first degree and tied to a broader criminal enterprise.

Richmond Gov. J. Lind Almond Jr Ralgh O. Martin Spotsylvania County Fairfax County Ben T. Hall Lewis Martin Fairfax Hall Snotsylvania County Ralph Martin Almond of State Supreme Court High Court Spotsylvania John D. Butzner Jr Martins Ralph Clarence Martin Lewis Ralph Martin Lewis Mactin

Atlas Launching Is Successful at Vandenberg AFB

Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base succeeds in a testing workout described by the Air Force as operational. Brig. Gen. Roger M. Crow said the launch involved members of the 376th Strategic Missile Squadron and followed a prior success eight days earlier.

Vandenberg Air Force Bash Calif API Sirateshi Air Command Air Force Roger M. Crow 392Nd Strategic Missile Wing Vandenberg 376Th

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