Stone seeks exemption for Patrick Henry College in UVa plan
Senator William F. Stone will amend Gov. Godwins community college bill to exempt Martinsville Patrick Henry College from provisions. He questions excluding Danville and other colleges, arguing Patrick Henry stays linked to a prestige UVa system. The measure envisions a state network of two-year and technical colleges under a new board, with Danville and UVa branches debated for merger or upgrade.
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William F. Stone
University of Virginia
Stone
Martinsville College
Patrick Henry
Martinsville
Henry
Patrick Counties
Higher Education Study Commission
Commission
Danville Technical Institute
VPI
Gov. Godwin
Ttat Dte
VPF
Danville
Study Commission
del. Slaughter
Ballou Park Center Gets Barbershop and Slot Car Tracks
Terry Ley of J D Ley Inc announced leases at Ballou Park Shopping Center adding a five chair barbershop by George McCormick and Ballou Raceways operated by L Ernest Wellman. McCormick will use 600 square feet with plans on a central track area. Raceways to occupy part of 3,000 to 4,000 square feet with electric slot car tracks and a 30 to 45 day opening window. Ley also negotiating for a 3,759 square foot space with another local business.
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Ballou Park
Terry Ley
J. D. Ley, Inc
Ley
George McCormick
Riverside
Nor-Dan
McCormick
Ballou Raceways, Inc
L. Ernest Wellman
G. C. Murphy Co
Tunstall Road
Wellman
Norfolk Mayor Opposes Godwin Sales Tax Plan
Norfolk Mayor Roy B. Martin Jr urges citizens to contact the General Assembly delegation before Monday's hearing on the Godwin sales tax bill. City Manager Maxwell says the bill would cap local sales tax at one percent, violating home rule. Owens to represent Norfolk at the House Finance Committee hearing in Martin’s place.
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Norfolk
Roy B. Martin Jr
General Assembly
Martin
Thomas F. Maxwell
Maxwell
Virginia
Arthur S. Owens
House Finance Committee
Owens
Roanoke
Ex-Chairman Of Commission In N.C. Dies
RALEIGH ex chairman of the North Carolina Utilities Commission Stanley Winbone, 79, died Friday afternoon at Rex Hospital after a lengthy illness. He retired in 1959 after 30 years on the commission, 23 as chairman. Born in Murfreesboro, he attended UNC and law school, served in the state senate and house, and was Murfreesboro mayor 1909-10. Funeral Saturday at 3 p.m. at the home. burial Oakwood. He leaves a wife Frances Jernigan and four sons and three daughters.
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Raleigh
Stanley Winbone
North Carolina Utilities Commission
Rex
Winbone
Utilities Commission
Old
Corporation Commission
O. Max Gardner
The
State Senate
House of Representatives
Winborne
Murfreesboro
Benjamin B. Winborne
Nellie Vaughan Winborne
E. E. Parham
Layton P. Roper
Norfolk, Va
Samuel G. West
Greensboro
W. K. Woltz
Mount Airy
Stanley Jr
Sanford
Vaughan S
S. Pretlow
Thomas B
SBI Plans 15 New Law Enforcement Academies
Walter Anderson, director of the State Bureau of Investigation, announced during Coastal Plain Academy graduation that crime costs North Carolina 388 million annually. The SBI will sponsor 15 new academies besides the Greenville site, in Elizabeth City, Bryson City, North Wilkesboro, the Thomasville Lexington area, Southern Pines, Burlington, Henderson, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Morehead City, Asheville, Hickory, Reidsville, and Davidson County, to boost training for officers.
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Greenville
N. C
iThe
State Bureau of Investigation
Anderson
SBI
Elizabeth City
Bryson City
North Wilkesboro
Thomasville-Lexington
Southern Pines
Burlington
Henderson
Raleigh
Fayetteville
Wilmington
Morehead City
Asheville
Hickory
Reidsville
David-sson County
First Local Security Check Paid Chatham Woman At Age 85
Miss Mary Tinder of 452 Henry Street, born in Chatham eighty five years ago, received her first social security check this week under 1965 amendments. The change lowers eligibility to three quarters of coverage, enabling some workers to qualify with fewer quarters. Tinder worked about 30 years at Dan River Mills until 1937, earned three quarters there, and has lived in Danville since infancy. The presentation was made by Danville Social Security representative Mrs. Roxy C. Diggs. The official urged older workers to recheck eligibility under new rules and noted others over 72 who previously did not qualify may now be eligible.
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Roxy €. Diggs
Danville
Social Security Office
Mary Tinder
Henry St
Chatham
Miss Tinder
Dan
Roxy C. Diggs
Social Security Administration
Bill Luther
Luther
T. &. Temple
Little League
Jim Cannupp
Camp Shelton
Wilson Newell
Basden
Canupp
Brunswick
Danville Deliberates CATV Franchise and Pole Use
City study committee concludes CATV may operate via Chesapeake and Potomac wires with only a business license. They consider a special license tax, possible nonexclusive franchise bids, and open hearings. Key figures include Womack Radio’s Charles A. Womack and WDVA manager Richard Campbell, highlighting FCC oversight and pole capacity concerns.
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Danville
CATV
Booth Broadcasting Corp
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Council
Charles A. Womack
Booth &P
James A. H. Ferguson
Virginia
State Corporations Commission
Robert Y. Button
Ferguson
Booth
T. E. Temple
Electric Department
Berkley Adkins
City Electric
C&p
Temple
Richard Campbell
WDVA
Campbell
Womack
ECC Trustees Push Medical School Plans
East Carolina College trustees moved ahead with plans for a medical school and potential university status in Greenville. They adopted campus speaker regulations, authorized President Jenkins to pursue medical school recommendations, and discussed a regional university study while proposing an institute of medical sciences and community health to pave the way.
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Greenville
N. C
East Carolina College
Leo Jenkins
Jenkins
East Carolina
Appalachian Draws Policy On Speakers
Appalachian State Teachers College trustees adopted a policy restricting visiting speakers. The plan requires a college officer or faculty member to chair meetings, audience questions, and opportunities for contrasting views. Dr. W. H. Plemmons will enforce the policy on campus events.
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Appalachian
Little League Managers Back Luther as Asset in Danville Controversy
Five Little League managers defend Parks and Recreation Director William H. Luther, calling him a great asset to Little League, Babe Ruth and Connie Mack leagues and to the city. They urge unity, deny dishonesty, and seek resolution of the controversy amid suspensions over blazer purchases and unaccounted Brunswick stew tickets.
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Little League
Parks and Recreation Department
William H. Luther
Luther
Phillip Basden
B. Kyle Jones
J. Oakes Ford
Louis W. Shannon
Gilmer McDaniel
Bowen buys Fulcher half of Virginia Hardware Co
E Lacy Bowen announced he has taken over the entire operation of Virginia Hardware and Manufacturing Co. Inc dissolving his 50 percent partnership with L J Pete Fulcher. They previously purchased the firm in 1958 and will keep the business at its Lynn Street location with Bowen planning administrative changes but no major operating changes.
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Bowen
Fulcher
Virginia Hardware Co
E. Lacy Bowen
Virginia Hardware and Manufacturing Co., Inc
L. J
Pete) Fulcher
Harvey Dodson
Lynn St
Virginia Hardware
Ally
Link-Watson Corp
Virginia Hardware iCorp
Hughes Memorial School Trust
Danville
Dairy Legislation Hearing Set Monday in Richmond
Pittsylvania delegate Dolph Eastwood announced a Monday 10 o’clock joint Agriculture Committee hearing in Richmond on dairy legislation. Bills include expanding the State Milk Commission from three to five members and removing Norfolk area from its jurisdiction. Eastwood urged Pittsylvania residents to attend and comment. He noted little debate on a statewide sales tax and reported strong opposition to liquor by the drink, with mail largely against it. Eastwood, vice moderator of the Pittsylvania Baptist Association, said more maneuvering may occur.
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Pittsylvania
Randolph Eastwood
Richmond
Joint Agriculture Committees
House
Senate
Eastwood
State Milk Commission
Norfolk
Virginia
Pittsylvania Baptist Association
General Laws Committee
Virginia Beach
Daniel Seeks Tax Exemption for Private Schools
Del. W. C. Daniel announced plans to amend the sales tax bill to exempt independent colleges and schools like Averett Stratford Hargrave Military Academy and Chatham Hall. He says state supported institutions are tax exempt and private schools should receive equal treatment, noting they contribute to education and ease state financial burden.
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del. W. C
Dan) Daniel
Averett
Stratford
Hargrave Military Academy
Chatham Hall
Daniel
Del
Charles K. Hutchens
Icy Street Yields Two Accidents on West Main
An iced over West Main Street caused two crashes within seconds injuring two people. Charlie Mimms Jr. lost control after passing a tractor trailer and overturned. Catherine Gibbs skidded and hit Mirms vehicle while Walter Stowe rear ended Gibbs. Mimms suffered leg injuries. Weatherford sustained a probable broken thumb. Damages totaled 350 dollars.
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West Main St
Memorial Drive
H. L. Hyler
Charlie Mimms, Jr
Grant St
Mimms
Catherine Gibbs
Pelham
N. C
Rt. 1
Walter Stowe
Schoolfield Drive
Miss Gibbs
Credit Company Robbed In N C Charlotte
A slender youth robbed Consolidated Credit Corp. in Charlotte at gunpoint Friday afternoon, taking about $1500 from two drawers while two cashiers Frances Farr and Patricia West were held. manager Ralph Harkey said the robber asked for a loan and filled out an application before firing the weapon.
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Charlotte
Ralph Harkey
Consolidated Credit Corp
Frances Farr
Patricia West
Harkey
YF and YH Convention Re-Set For March Dates
The State Young Farmer Young Homemaker convention originally set for yesterday and today in Roanoke has been postponed and rescheduled for March 1-2 at the Hotel Roanoke due to heavy January snow.
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Young Farmer- Young Homemaker
Roanoke
Man Is Given 10 Years In Murder Case
SOUTH BOSTON Paul Farmer a 48 year old Riverdale man was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to twenty years with ten suspended by Halifax Circuit Court Judge G E Mitchell Jr Farmer pleaded not guilty then admitted beating the woman and placing her body on the Norfolk and Western railroad tracks Aug 10 He said it was in self defense An autopsy showed death from severe blows to the head Sheriff C T Coates testified that Farmer admitted guilt after the body was found The trial was before Judge Mitchell without a jury.
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South Boston
Paul Farmer
Riverdale
Halifax
G. E. Mitchell, Jr
Farmer
Norfolk and Western
C. T. Coates
Mitchell
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