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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1975

Page

5

Taps For Sgt Greene Died Six Years After Wounding

Army Sgt Frederick Dale Greene died Saturday six years after being wounded during a 1970 burglary at Ft Story in Virginia Beach. He never recovered, with ulcers and pain cited as death factors. Burial with military honors planned in High Point.

Sgt. Greene High Point N.C Army Frederick Dale Greene Mit Ft. Story Virginia Beach Greene Mary Altice Greene Veterans Administration Hospital Salisbury N. C

Poindexter Trial Starts Over Killing of Judge

Curtis Dar nell Poindexter, 2, faces a circuit court jury trial in Louisa on murder charges for killing Judge Stewart Cunningham with a shotgun during a February courtroom attack. Security will be tight with 15 to 25 officers. 125 jurors were called. Poindexter pleads not guilty by insanity. He also faces attempted murder charges against state troopers and a weapon count.

Raleigh Superior Court James H. Pou Bailey Louisa Curtis Darnell Poindexter Louisa County Henry A. Kennon Kennon David F. Berry Stewart A. Cunningham W. B. Walters D. G. Hendley Southwestern State Hospital Central State Hospital Medical College of Virginia Hospital University of Virginia Hospital Juty

Durham group blames NCOSHA for safety neglect

A Durham based consumer group charged NCOSHA with neglect in enforcing the federal Occupational Safety Act in North Carolina. The protest highlights concerns over workplace safety inspections and reported hazards. The action signals ongoing friction between consumer advocates and state safety authorities.

Raleigh Durham N.C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration N.C. Osha North Carolina North Carolina Public Service Research’ Group PSRG PIRG North Carolina Department of Labor OSHA N.O

Yanceyville Man Dies After Two Year Decline in Health

William K. Long 78 of Yanceyville Rt 1 died at home after a two year health decline. He was a retired farmer and deacon of New Zion Baptist Church. Survived by wife Charlotte Dodson Long, five sons including Jerome George Isaiah Long and James Long, and two brothers Banks and Nathaniel. Funeral arrangements pending.

Yanceyville N.C William K. Long Yanceyville Rt. 1 Mr. Long Caswell County William Long Mary Lea Long Long New Zion Baptist Church Charlotte Dodson Long Maude Lea Hedgepeth Levistown Alma Stokes Catherine Moore Blanche Jerome Long George Long Isaiah Long Herbert Long Mebane James Long Philadelphia Banks Long Nathaniel Long Fulton Funeral Hare Junius Page Francis Wrenn-Yeatts Gerald Grubb Otis Jackson Highland Burial Park Mr Francis Wyllie Ave Danville Memorial Hospital Danville William T. Francis Maggie Southard Francis Chester Sunship Yard Bessie Dove Virginia Sparrow Francis Morotock Masomc Lodge Scottish Rites Acca Temple Shrine Phoenix Lodge of Knights of Pythias Junius Pape Francis Jr Heten Jones

County board mulls aid cuts as school system seeks funds

The board debated trimming high salaried staff rather than teacher aides, noting 98 aides earn 2600 to 3600 annually. Officials discussed restoring some basic state aid, yet warned cuts or tax increases may be required. A blood pressure clinic for seniors was announced, with holiday crafts and cooking events planned at the Senior Citizens Center.

Reynolds Johnson Sen. Yeatts Yeatts Tunstall F. A. Kealts County Board of Supervisors Virginia Department of Health Senior Citizens Center Main Street Gale Davis

Victims Identified in Florence County Grave Discovery

North Charleston police identified two of the six victims found buried in Florence County as Dennis Bellamy, 28, and John Henry Knight, 15, both from North Charleston and missing since October 10. Johnny Sellers of Charleston was identified by papers in his grave. James K. Judy, 23, Charleston, was arrested and charged with Sellers' murder.

North Charleston S.C Florence County Dennis Bellamy John Henry Knight L. E. Simmons Johnny Sellers Charleston Sellers Bellamy Knight Medical University of South Carolina Simmons James K. Judy Judy Florence County Detention Center

Freedom on bail for Joan Little extended to Dec 15

In Beaufort North Carolina AP Joan Little remains free on a $15 000 bond at least until December 15 as the Beaufort Superior Court or the North Carolina Supreme Court decide whether she can stay out of jail during appeals of her breaking and entering conviction tied to the fatal stabbing of jailer Alligood She fled the jail after the incident and later surrendered The Appeals Court recently upheld the conviction and her attorney Jerry Paul notes a possible motion to extend bond while the Supreme Court weighs review The case drew international attention with the earlier murder acquittal of Alligood.

Washington, N.C Joan Little Beaufort Superior Court North Carolina Supreme Court Supreme Court North Carolina Court of Appeals Miss Little Jerry Paul John Webb Paul Beaufort County Clarence Alligood Raleigh Alligood Ing William Griffin State Supreme Court Appeals Court

New Math Program Boosts Interest For IMS5 Students

Miller notes eighth graders in advanced algebra under IMS5 reach high level work earlier, with full calculus by grade 12 possible for those remaining in the tract. Supervisors report increased math interest, aided by word problems, games, and toys, and a balance of concept and computation praised by Mrs. Hite.

Miller

House Votes To Extend Nuclear Insurance Plan

The House approved extending the Price-Anderson Act for 10 years with a $560 million government liability ceiling and a shift of risk to private insurance as nuclear plants grow. The measure passed 329 to 51, rejecting a five year extension and an attempt to lift the liability cap.

Washington House Jonathan Bingham DNY

Kentucky Governor's Oath Includes Duel Prohibition

Kentucky swears in Julian Morton Carroll as governor with a unique oath banning duels. The ceremony includes Thelma L. Stovall as lieutenant governor and features a Kentucky-specific second section requiring a pledge never to fight or assist in a duel with deadly weapons.

Kentucky Frankfort Julian Morton Carroll Carroll Thelma L. Stovall

Yale Contest In Decorating Set Dec. 18

The City Beautiful Committee and Danville Parks and Recreation sponsor a city wide Christmas Home Decorating Contest The Spirit of 76 on December 18 from 4 30 to 10 p m Open to city residents only with prizes for originality unity of design lighting and color and a special door decoration prize Entries close December 15 at 4 30 p m Contact the recreation department to participate.

City Beautiful Committee Danville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Department

Shoplifting Tactics And Store Clerks In Danville

Shoplifting continued from Page 1-B shows store owners and managers in Danville weighing blunt responses and best defenses. Some refuse comment, others seek anonymity, but all agree the fight against shoplifting requires vigilant clerks. Smaller shops face easier theft despite alarms, mirrors, locked merchandise, and check-ins. The most effective deterrent remains alert, trained store personnel catching thieves in the act.

Danville

Crider Suit Continued In Circuit Court

Circuit Court Judge W Carrington Thompson continued the suit brought by Calvin C Easley against Carlton Amos Crider. Easley seeks 125000 actual and 125000 punitive damages filed March 5 Crider denied the allegations Sept 3 Easley asks to add James A L Daniel, trustee for the bankrupt Crider, as a party with no ruling or trial date set.

Crider Chatham W. Carrington Thompson Carlton Amos Crider Calvin C. Easley Easley James A. L. Daniel Thompson Daniel

Rape Charge Not Pressed Against Jones

After the complaining witness failed to appear, rape charges against Terry Wayne Jones of 213 Blaine Street were not pressed by the court yesterday. A capias was issued for the witness, and the charge was not pressed by Commonwealth Attorney William H. Fuller.

Terry Wayne Jones Blaine St Jones Capias Commonwealth William H. Fuller

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