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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1966

Page

9

Refunding Exported Tobacco Stock To Sharpen World Prices

Stabilization Corp offers a $5 per hundred pound refund on all 1960 1961 and 1962 crop loan stocks exported, with refunds paid to exporters on proof of export. Domestic sales of some 1957 1958 1959 crop stocks move to sealed bids. Inspection Feb 17 to Mar 4. bids due Apr 4. results by Apr 20.

Raleigh AP Stabilization Corp He Cooperative Commodity Credit Corp Washington U.S L. T. Weeks Arpil 20

New Government Policy On Pricing Is Assailed

A policy to dispose of surplus flue cured tobacco faces strong opposition from Malcolm B. Seawell of the Leaf Tobacco Exporters Association. He says the plan to sell surplus leaf by sealed bids and provide a five cent per pound export rebate disrupts the market and pushes buyers toward Stabilization pool stocks backed by CCC credits. He warns farmers will bear the cost of reduced competitive bidding and questions why changes occur after Stabilization’s success in selling surplus stocks.

Malcolm B. Seawell The Leaf Tobacco Exporters Association Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corporation Tobacco Co LTEA Tobacco Association of the United States L. T. Weeks Stabilization Corporation CCC Seawell Stabilization’ Corporation

Biting Mule Not Rabid Says Local Doctor

Gretna reports show a mule that bit a farm youth and died was not rabid, says Dr. F C Hays, county medical examiner. The mule, owned by Walter Blanks near Gretna, showed no rabies signs. head sent to state laboratories for testing while it appeared old and worn from winter and wood-hauling work. Further tests expected. results could confirm non rabies cause of death.

Gretna F. C. Hays Health Department State Laboratories Richmond Hays State Laboratory

Memorial Services Held For Mrs. Roberts

Memorial services for Mrs FE L Roberts were conducted yesterday afternoon from the First Presbyterian Church by the Rev George D Jackson.

Mrs. Roberts FE. L. Roberts First Presbyterian Church George D. Jackson

Danville political ticket talks surface in unsigned letter

An unsigned letter from Aubrey K. Ferrell and Co. invites Danville leaders to a 7:30 p.m. Monday meeting at Midtown Motor Inn to discuss a June councilmanic election and a possible ticket around incumbents Julian R. Stinson Charles A. Womack and Dr. D. Lurton Arey. It names two possible candidates Fletcher D. Harris and Ronald W. Williams. Williams says he is not a candidate and would not align with those named, while praising public interest and liberty to assemble and choose candidates.

Aubrey K. Ferrell Julian R. Stinson O. Lorton Arey Charles A. Womack Fletcher D. Harris Ronald W. Williams Williams The Register D. Lurton Arey CPA Warren, Parker and Williams Stinson Womack Arey Finance Committee John W. Carter Harris Ferrell Dan Civic League League

Richmond Educational TV Costs $1.50 Per Student

The Pittsylvan ia County School Board heard that joining the Piedmont Educational Network could cost as little as 31.50 per pupil, with Central Television Corporation outlining plans to extend service to Pittsylvania Halifax and Danville areas. The board discussed older facilities, new cafeterias, and a proposal to convert the old Chatham High School into county offices, with space also allocated for a school bus garage.

Richmond Pittsylvania County Chatham J. H. Combs Piedmonth Combs T. A. Pollard Danville Halifax County Central Television Corporation CTC WBTM Pittsylvania Halifax Henry Counties Martinsville Henry County Hurt Chatham High School Grover Jones Jones Dan River Elementary Pollard Southside High School Board of Supervisors

Crisp Is Killed As Car Overturns In Caswell Area

YANCEYVILLE NC Caswell County's first traffic fatality of the new year occurred late Thursday night on a straight stretch near the Alamance County line. John Earl Crisp about 60 of Elon College Rt 2 was killed when the convertible he was driving ran off Pagetown Rd and overturned. Two other persons in the car were hurt. Highway Patrolman Jimmy Griffin said there was no evidence of high speed and could not find a reason for leaving the road.

Yanceyville N.C Caswell County Alamance County John Earl Crisp Elon College Rt. 2 Pagetown Jimmy Griffin

Royster Plan Upheld In Danville Tobacco Auction Time

Federal Judge Ted Dalton enters a declaratory judgment upholding the Royster Plan as a proper method of allocating selling time on the Danville tobacco market. The ruling rejects FTC and Bryant Buckner challenges, allowing a 25 percent diminution for a new entrant’s first unit and preserving experienced operators’ goodwill and patronage.

Royster Dalton Danville Ted Dalton Danville Tobacco Association Federal Trade Commission FTC Bryant-Buckner Associates, Inc Bryant. Buckner Associates, Inc Fred Bright Belt Warehouse Association Judge Dalton

County Schools Seek 700000 in Federal Funds

Pittsylvania County schools seek 700000 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to cut teacher pupil ratios, buy mobile classrooms, hire librarians, and support remedial reading. Eligible schools include Mt Airy Kentuck Northside Central Southside Union Hall Stony Mill Spring Garden and Climax. Additional programs may cover special education for mentally retarded children though timing may hinder implementation this year.

J. H. Combs Pittsylvania County Chatham Pittsylvania Combs T. A. Pollard State Department of Education Mt. Airy Kentuck Northside Central Southside Union Hall Stony Mill Spring Garden Climax Southside High School

Two Local Men Pass State Bar Exams

Danville men Charles Dodson Bennett Jr and James Goodson Bennett pass the Virginia Bar examination held December 13 and 14 in Richmond. Bennett, 25, a Washington and Lee Law School senior, will enter the Judge Advocate’s office for a four year Air Force tour after graduation. Goodson, 27, a William and Mary Law School graduate, is associated with Danville attorney Theodore P. Huggins. Also on the pass list are James Warren Haskins of Martinsville Henry Woods McLaughlin of Halifax and Mell Jeter Lacy Jr of South Boston.

Danville Richmond Virginia Board of Bar Examiners Charles Dodson Bennett, Jr James Goodson Bennett C. Dodson Bennett Marshall Terrace Washington & Lee University Law School George Washington High School Virginia Military Institute Air Force Judge Advocate’s Office Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity F Ar W&l GW High Goodson Mt. Cross Rd Danville Rt. 5 William & Mary Law School Whitmer High School Virginia Tech Theodore P. Huggins James Warren Haskins Martinsville Henry Woods McLaughlin St.of Halifax Mell Jeter Lacy, Jr South Boston

Revenue Service Offers Income Tax Filing Aid

IRS offers income tax help on a self help basis every Friday 830 am to 5 pm through April 15 at the local IRS office in the Post Office Building. District Director James I P Bayle advised taxpayers to mail refund returns to the IRS Center Philadelphia 19154 for prompt efficient handling.

Internal Revenue Service IRS James I P. Bayle Philadelphia

Jailed Woman Seeks Non-Support Warrant Against Father

A 25 year old white woman, unemployed and on welfare, said she has four illegitimate children and obtained a non support warrant against their father. She was jailed after threatening an officer during a traffic stop and charged with disorderly conduct. Her sister later bonded her out and she was readmitted to the hospital.

Social Service Bureau Bureau

UVa Sponsors Writers Conference in New York Area

George Garrett of the University of Virginia participates in a national writers conference at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville New York. The meeting aims to improve teaching writing in colleges by outlining principles and procedures to be reviewed by the federal government via the Presidents Panel on Educational Research and Development. Garrett is an author of novels stories and poetry teaching creative writing at UVa.

Charlottesville George Garrett University of Virginia Saul Bellow Ralph Ellison Bernard Malamud William Styron Robert Penn Warren Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville N.S Garrett

YMCA membership soars in Royster campaign report

Royster page seven notes YMCA campaign update with 324 new members and total value of 6550 bringing overall figures to 821 members and 20 274 dollars. The drive nears its 21 000 goal and leaders urge renewed effort. divisions II IV VI and III show strong progress with top reports awarded to Jim Crawford and Townes Lea Jr. Final session set for next Thursday at Birdtown Motor Hotel.

YMCA Sania Ww. Townes Lea Jim Crawford Clark Hodges Gus Dyer George Mowbray Matt Crawley Armistead Womack Crawford George Sneads Townes Lea, Jr Gene Lewis Bruce Hughes Birdtown Motor Hotel

Light Docket Set Here For Federal Court

District Attorney Thomas B. Mason calls the docket light as U S Western District Court opens its February semi annual term in Danville at 9 30 a m Judge Ted Dalton convenes 15 cases for grand jury consideration One defendant faces a bribe attempt to influence a tobacco grader Another presentment accuses interstate transportation of a forged check The rest allege federal liquor law violations Twenty one defendants Named newcomer Robert Irons of Radford begins as assistant district attorney today with no held over cases on the docket

Thomas B. Mason U. S. Western District Court Danville Ted Dalton Post Office Mason Robert Irons Radford Irons

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