Deaths and Funerals in Virginia and California
William Elbert Elliott 93 dies in Richmond hospital after long illness. Survived by wife Genet, daughter Gloria Welker, seven grandchildren, and multiple stepchildren. Funeral plans incomplete. Margaret Slayton Thayer 63 of Ruffin dies in Durham hospital after brief illness. Survived by three daughters, three sons, a stepdaughter, and several sisters. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Reidsville with burial in Evergreen Memory Gardens. Babies and residence details noted. services and viewings announced.
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William Elbert Elliott
Chippenham Memorial , Hospital
Richmond
California
Danville
Clifton F Elliott
Gracie Lumpkin Elliott
Genet Louise Finch Elliott
Roseville
Calif
Gracie 1
Elliott
Gloria Lillian Welker
Lincoln
Reidsville
N.C
Margaret Slayton Thayer
Ruffin Rt. 1
Durham
Pittsylvania County
William G
Nell Wardell Slayton
Ruffin
Midway
Rockingham County
Midway United Methodist Church
Herbert Lee Williamis
Ringgold
Samuel L. Taylor
Rei
James FE. Astin Jr
Earl Danley
Orlando
Fla
Maris V. Kerns
Suthertin
Stanley M. Kerns
Norfolk
William G. Kerns
Rosa Dodson
Bill Anderson
Boston
Roger Wilkerson
Winnshorn
S.C
Ethel Regans
Tampa
City Funeral Chapel
Evergreen Memory Gardens
Ruffin-Quick Road
Radio-TV Assoc. Seeks Courtroom Access in Carolinas
The Radio-Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas voted to explore introducing electronic news gathering equipment in North and South Carolina courtrooms. A committee will study feasibility and present a timetable. John Lawdon of WRAL-TV Raleigh named chair. other members named from WHTV Charlotte WPTF Raleigh.
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Wilmington
N.C
Radio-Television News Directors Association of Use
Carolinas
North Carolina
South Carolina
ANDAC
Bradcast
Tess
Roy Hardee
Witn-Tv
Washington
Bras Felinas
Wans
S. Ray Cure
West Charston
Joe) Lawkan
Wral-Tv
Rajeizh
Hob Holladay
WCHL
Chapel
Lawkan
Holladay
Flooding Prompted By Rains In North Carolina
Heavy rains and thunder showers moved through the North Carolina mountains and foothills, triggering flash flood watches with no damage reported. The National Weather Service logged up to six inches in southern Transylvania County, four to five in other parts, and two to four inches in Rutherford, Polk and Henderson counties. The French Broad River briefly rose over flood stage at Rosman, with no damage. Watches continued for the mountains, eastern slopes and foothills until 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Foothills
National Weather Service
Transylvania County
French Broad River
Rosman
Weather Service
Rutherford
Polk
Henderson
Yadkin
Wilkes
Northwest Mountains
Camping Crafts Show At Kerr Lake Near Henderson
A Camping Crafts Show will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 26 at the Satterwhite Point Picnic area on Kerr Lake. Kerr Lake State Recreation Area sponsors safety demos by the SS Coast Guard and Vance County Rescue Squad, survival tips by Ft. Bragg Special Forces, campfire safety by NC Forest Service, and canoeing by Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council near Interstate 85.
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Satterwhite Point
Kerr Lake
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
SS Coast Guard
Vance County
Ft. Bragg
N.C
N.C. Forest Service
Pines of Carolina
Gymnastics Teachers Sought for Danville Parks Camps
Danville Parks and Recreation seeks gymnastics teachers for two specialty camps co sponsored with YWCA at Camp Stony Mill. Camps run July 19 23 and July 25 30 for children aged 13 with daily sessions from 9 am to 4 pm.
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Danville Parks and Recreation Department
Recreation Department
YWCA
Camp Stony Mill
Albatross to Open Parks Concert at Ballou Park
Washington DC area band Albatross will open the Parks and Recreation Department's Concerts in the Park series next Sunday June 27 at Ballou Park. The group plays rock blues and bluegrass. Concerts run 6 to 8 pm with no admission charge.
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Washington, D.C
Parks and Recreation Department
Ballou Park
Bell System misused funds to influence regulators in 1960s era
The Charlotte Observer alleges Bell System executives unchecked spending to sway officials and fund lavish perks for leaders from 1960s into the early 1970s. It cites a $538,000 Texas hunting preserve lease, falsified vouchers, and customer-borne costs, with AT&T disputing claims of lavish waste while noting limited audits by regulators.
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Charlotte
N.C
Bell System
Charlotte Observer
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Texas
the Observer
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
At&t
Southwestern Bell
Uvalde
Bell
Ence
Southern Bell
North Carolina
Missouri
Louisville
John J. Ryan
Danville’s Gen Cabell a Prominent Early 1833 Councilman
Benjamin William Sheridan Cabell a leading Virginias figure of his era. Legislator, officer, publisher and businessman, he held roles in the Virginia House of Delegates, state senate, and War of 1812. He helped found Danville’s canal, mill, and papers, and died a month after learning of his son’s death at Chimborazo Hospital, buried beside him in Grove Street Cemetery.
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Danville
Benjamin William Sheridan Cabell
Cabell
Repton
Buckingham County
Col Joseph Cabell Jr
Pocahontas Rebecca Bolling Cabell
Hampden-Sydney College
Bailie Epes Deswell
Nottaway County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Falls of the
Dan
Roanoke Navigation Company
James Lanier
George Craghead
Dan River Inc
Joseph Megginson
the Reporter
Register
Richard W. Lyle
The
Cabell-Megginson
Cabells
Bridgewater
Benjamin Edward
Chimborazo Hospital
Richmond
Governor To Study W Va Roads Session Starts Monday
Charleston West Virginia The governor plans a road session focusing on highway financing with a $36.5 million general revenue request and $17.5 million in federal revenue sharing. He also seeks authorization to sell $100 million in road bonds under the 1973 Better Highways Amendment as lawmakers debate revenue estimates and prior year funding.
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Charleston
W.va
Archie Moore Jr
Senate
Moore
House
General Revenue
Department of Highways
Open Hearings On Lt Gov Powers In North Carolina
North Carolina Senate Rules Committee will hold a public hearing July 6 at the state legislative building to discuss the lieutenant governor’s appointive powers. Former governors, candidates, and current officeholders are invited. Statements limited to five minutes with written records. Committee chairman Sen. John T. Henley awaits input for summer changes and an August Senate meeting.
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Lt. Gov
Senate Rules Committee
Senate
Heard
John T. Henley
Quitting Pays Off for Arizona Glass Workers
In Phoenix five glass firm employees quit smoking as part of an incentive program crafted by Eugene Kadish. They received a total cash reward of 1449 dollars after agreeing to quit a year ago, with payroll deductions offsetting what they would have spent on cigarettes.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Eugene Kadish
Arizona
Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Russia
Great Britain
Mike Fink
Florida students lag in math reading in regional study
Florida public schools show mixed results compared to national averages in a National Assessment of Educational Progress review. Among 6,060 Florida students across ages 9 13 and 17, math scores trended below national averages with nine year olds markedly lower in reading. Florida dropout rates and educational spending also drew attention amid regional comparisons.
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Associated Press
Florida
Florida Department of Education
Kenneth Loewe
Education Department
Denver
National Center For Educational Statistics
Washington
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Gretna
Milton Lee Johnson
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Grote Burial Park
Radio-Tv Assoc
Carolina Courts
DRHS
Dan River High School
Charcoal House
Gypsy Phelps
Albatross
Highspeed
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Uvalde Preserve
William Lindholm
New York
St. Louis
Missouri and Kansas
Missouri Commission
William R. Clark
B.W.S. Cabell
W. Va
T. Brotherton Jr
D-Kanawha
Billy Burke
D Gilmer
Gai
Casy
Brotherton
Southeast
Kadish
VEC, Inc
Freedom Is
Lutheran Church
Gregory General
Java
Army Reserve
Persomnnel
ILL Belooming
Civil Affairs
U.S. Army Reserve Center
Church Street
Greensboro
Msg Blair
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