Eastwood Triumphs in Pittsylvania Primary Upset
Incumbent Dr. Randall Reynolds loses to Randolph Eastwood in a cliff-hanging Pittsylvania County Democratic primary. Eastwood, a Keeling farmer and insurance agent, narrowed Reynolds' longtime edge by carrying Dan River and Tunstall districts amid Byrd Organization tensions and tax critique. Reynolds concedes, pledges support, while Eastwood eyes future service.
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Randolph Eastwood
Randall O. Reynolds
Pittsylvania County
Oty Reser
IEEE
House of Delegates
Chatham
Eastwood
Tunstall
Dan River
Reynolds
Byrd Organization
Democrats
Pittsylvania
W. Carrington Thompson
Board of Supervisors
Dan River District
Frank T. Walton
East Chatham
West Chatham
Gretna
Blairs
Glenwood
Laurel Grove
Slatesville
Ring Bold
Kentuck
Callands District
Pigg River
Menla
Staunton River
Levelt
Banister
McDowell's Mill
Melvin Giles
Giles
Danville
Thompson
Danville-Pittsylvania
Byrd
Soldier's Death Boosts State's Accident Toll
A soldier from Winnebago Nebraska, 22, stationed at Vint Hill Farm Station near Warrenton, died in a Washington hospital from injuries after a Monday crash on U S 29 211 in Fauquier County. The death raises Virginia road fatalities to 309 for the year vs 511 a year ago.
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Virginia
Warrenton
Allen Leroy Appleton
Winnebago
Neb
Vint Hill Farm Station
Washington i
U. S. 29-211
Fauquier County
Pay Increase at DuPont Nylon Plant in Martinsville
Martinsville wage rise for all hourly and clerical workers announced by W D Hartford plant manager marks the end of negoti ations with the Martinsville Nylon Employes Council. Increases range from four to ten cents per hour for hourly staff and apply to salaried workers as well. Hourly and clerical employees totaling about 4000 are affected with July 11 for hourly and July 16 for salaried staff. The plant is currently at full employment.
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Martinsville
duPont Nylon
W. D. Hartford
Hartford
Collision Ranks Ninth Among N C Accidents
RALEIGH The truck train collision near Maxton Saturday that killed nine ranks third among major North Carolina traffic accidents. State officials note the crash ties a 1964 Halifax County one car wreck with nine deaths and compare to the 1957 Cumberland County migrant workers disaster. The Maxton crash is described as nearly a million in one shot with speed and timing cited as key factors.
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Raleigh
Maxton
North Carolina
State Motor Vehicles Department
Atlantic Coast Line
Halifax County
Lenoir County
Cumberland County
Department
Brawlers Guilty After Friendly Fight Turns Violent
In Jacksonville a judge found both men guilty after a supposed friendly fight escalated. They claimed knives stayed sheathed, but the loser grabbed a lead pipe and struck the opponent, ending with a guilty verdict for both.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Anderson Wins Halifax County House Seat Primary
Incumbent Howard P. Anderson defeated Frank M. Slayton in Halifax County South Boston in a Democratic primary. With all 30 precincts reporting, Anderson led 3053 to 1584 overall, carrying 26 precincts while Slayton won South Boston with 607 to 498. Slayton pressed for a statewide sales tax, but Anderson highlighted eight years in the House and opposed the tax without offsetting cuts.
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South Boston
Howard P. Anderson
Frank M. Slayton
Halifax County
House For Delegates
Anderson
Halifax
Slayton
House of Delegates
Martinsville Council Agrees To Sell Tract To Post Office
Martinsville City Council approved the sale of Church Street property to the Post Office Department for 40000. The department may build a new post office below the current facility and has options on three parcels totaling 144 feet frontage, plus an adjacent tract. The plan envisions a local contractor constructing the new building and leasing to the Post Office, with the old building remaining in use. Council also heard two CATV franchise proposals from Harry Anglin and Booth Broadcasting Co. of Detroit. officials said a franchise draft is incomplete and CATV deployment requires careful study and pole replacements. Council showed little interest in paying for pole replacement.
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Post Office
Council
Church
Post Office Department
William Stone
Harry Anglin
Julian Wirst
Newly Retired Marine Joins Williams Post
Victor P. Ogden, newly retired after 23 years in the Marines, joined Hugh T. Williams Post 8977, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Danville. He comes from Fredericksburg and is married to Louise Rawley with two sons, one at Community College of VPT and the other at George Washington High School. Ogden transferred from VFW Post 7315 in Havelock, NC. The post observed a charter draped in memory of R. Carter Pruitt who died recently. Next meeting set for July 127.
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Corps
Hugh T. Williams
Danville
Victor P. Ogden
Marines
Ogden
Caribbean
Fredericksburg
Louise Rawley
Community College of
VPT
George Washington High School
VFW Post
Havelock
N.C
Post
R. Carter Pruitt
City Chief says Danville needs more police officers
Police Chief E G McCain told the Danville Evening Lions that the city must hire more officers to meet day to day demands as good personnel flee to higher paying jobs. He cited rising crime, strain from civil rights critiques, and calls for stronger enforcement and protection for law abiding citizens.
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McCain
E. G. McCain
Danville
Labeling Bill On Cigarettes Is Approved
Congress approved a health warning label for cigarette packs after January 1. The House voted 285 to 103 for the bill, with Senate already backing it. The measure would bar other state and local warnings and delay FTC ad requirements until mid 1969.
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Johnson
House
Senate
John E. Moss
D-Calif
Federal Trade Commission
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
Udall
Americans For Democratic Action
FTC
Leon Shull
ADA
Crew Proves NATO Crews Can Run Destroyer Efficiently
Norfolk AP five months at sea show Ricketts can operate with mixed crews from United States West Germany Great Britain the Netherlands Greece and Italy. Cmdr Fortson says minor language issues fade as crew masters English and the ship functions as well as any in the fleet. The experiment supports Kennedy’s idea of a mixed NATO fleet sharing nuclear power. Ricketts sails on with a mixed crew until December first.
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Norfolk
Mediterranean
Ricketts
Cmdr
Thomas FE. Fortson
Fortson
Rickells
United States
West Germany
Great Britain
Netherlands
Greece
Italy
NATO
Kennedy
Prosecutor Survives Wilson's Challenge
In a primary election, Wilson's bid faced a stiff test from Link, with Link carrying the 12th Ward and winning broad margins in six wards while narrowly leading in several contested precincts. Riddle, Bates, and Wells also won, thanking supporters as they accepted victory and pledged continued service.
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Link
Wilson
Bascom Jordan
Tom Gill
Z. W. Johnson
Richard Bendall
Ewell Barr
Riddle
Seymore
Lyon
Bates
Wells
Young Porter Scores Hole in One in First Golf Shot
Louisville AP reports 10 year old Mark Porta used his grandfather’s clubs to ace his first ever golf game with a 65 yard drive on his opening shot.
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Louisville, Ky
Mark Porta
American Legion Scholarships Offered in Virginia
The American Legion Virginia announces two $500 scholarships annually from the Endowment Fund for children of honorably discharged veterans who gain admission to an accredited college or university and need aid. Administered by Gates Richardson, Mrs Gray, Lewis Wilson, and Donald Delaney. applications to Wilbur Walker, 805 Chantilly Street, Richmond.
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Richmond
American Legion
Department of Virginia
Joseph B. Halloway
Legion
Halloway
Gates R. Richardson
Bedford
Wilbur Leslie Gray, Jr
Stafford
Lewis B. Wilson
Prince George
Donald F. Delaney
Wilbur Walker
The
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Holiday Inn Restaurant
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