Fire destroys warehouse in Virginia with $700000 loss
A propane forklift tank explosion caused a warehouse fire in VIRGINIA SOUTH HILL destroying about half an acre of space leased by Burlington Industries. An 18 year old worker, Johnnie Jones, was injured and listed in satisfactory condition in a Richmond hospital. The building also housed tobacco companies and materials for ribbon manufacturing.
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Virginians face clear choice in fall election
Hampton report quotes former Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr urging continuity and stable government while opposing stagnation. He links Virginia progress to free enterprise and tradition, and notes Lt. Gov. Henry Howell Jr advocating lower rates and Virginia focus in rate decisions. Howell also speaks at Radford Girls State urging 1776-style spirit.
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