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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1966

Page

9

Galifianakis Slight Favorite In NC Runoff

North Carolina fifth district Democratic runoff pits Nick Galifianakis a 37 year old Durham attorney and Duke law professor against tobacco heir Smith Bagley. Endorsements from Harold Thomerson and key Wood campaign operatives tilt dynamics as Bagley relies on Winston Salem and Forsyth County gains. Election awaits results with fall general election against Republican F Fred Steele Jr. and legislative runoffs noted.

Raleigh Nick Galifianakis Smith Bagley North Carolina Galifianakis Durham Duke University Harold Thomerson Thomerson Bagley William Z. Wood Callidate Wood Ralph Scott D-N.c Scott R. J. Reynolds Sr Winston-Salem Durham County Forsyth Person Caswell Stokes Rockingham Ganfianakis Crete Drew Pearson Pearson California Washington Jackie Kennedy America U.S. Jaycees Viet Nam Bernard Dixon Dixon Steele W. Hall Young Minneapolis N. C Donald D. Wirick Gastonia Young Wirick Basil Whitener Wayland J. Sermons Beaufort Archie Burris Manteo Jennings King Laurinburg J. F. Allen Montgomery Martin Martha Elizabeth Fox Martin Hickory Grove Methodist Church Charles Randolph David Hazelwood Olin Meeks Benny Hanks Charles Martin John Martin, Sr Stanford Guinn Ralph Neal Garland Worrel

Reunion Time Comes Tonight For Ex GW Ites

Nostalgia will run rampant in Danville tonight as George Washington High School class of 1941 gathers at Midtown Motor Hotel for a 25th anniversary. Festivities start with a social hour at 6 followed by dinner at 7. Class sponsors from Chat- ham Mississippi and Danville attend. Members of GW Class of 51 from The Country Club Inn plan a 15 year roll back with a 6 p.m. social hour dinner and dancing with the Stardusters providing music.

Danville Midtown Motor Hotel George Washington High School Chatham Mississippi Country Club Inn Stardusters

Tobacco Industry Vows Vigorous Response to Anti Cigarette Attacks

Raleigh AP reports Brown and Williamson president Edwin Finch says the tobacco industry will fight back against anti cigarette pressures with scientific truth and research. He cites $20 million invested in health studies and warns punitive legislation could hurt all levels from farmers to retailers. He criticizes Public Health Service anti tobacco campaigns as thought control and calls for responsible, fact based actions.

Raleigh Edwin P. Finch Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co Finch Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corporation U.S. Public Health Service The Health Service Congress

City-County Heart Group Commended by Virginia Association

The Virginia Heart Association commends the Danville-Pittsylvania Heart Association for the past year and approves its budget for the coming year. Dr John Massey of Newport News is installed as Virginia Association president. Ken Willard, 49ers fullback and Varina native, named honorary Heart Fund chairman for the February 1967 campaign and received a certificate of appreciation for last year's Virginia children heart surgery party. The Danville-Pittsylvania group will donate equipment to volunteer fire departments at a July 5 meeting in the nurses school auditorium West Main Street. public welcome.

Virginia Heart Association Danville-Pittsylvania Heart Association Jacob Lowenstein State Association Richmond John Massey Newport News Virginia Association Ken Willard San Francisco Varina Heart Fund Willard Virginia Danville-Pittsylvania Association Nurses School West Main St

Civic Center Upgrade Urged By Commission For Danville

The Civic Center Study Commission urged the Danville City Council to place the remodeling of the old City Armory Auditorium into a modern civic center on a November bond referendum. Plans shown by architect Kenneth Calvert include auditorium, meeting rooms, dance space, Virginia National Guard offices, and facilities for educational and convention activities at under 850000 dollars. The commission says the 72000 square foot Armory is structurally sound but fails fire codes and needs substantial modernization to meet cultural and civic needs. Parking improvements include relocating the City Curb Market to free space near the Armory.

Old City Armory Civic Center Study Commission W. C. McCubbins Elizabeth R. Smith Virginia National Guard Midtown Motor Hotel Danville Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association Super Committee Kenneth Calvert Coliseum Civic Center Armory Auditorium Commission Armory Smith Old Armory

Boothe Sees Harrison Endorsement as Pessimism Signal

Alexandria AP Boothe, opposing Byrd in the Democratic senatorial primary, says Harrison’s renewed endorsement shows the Byrd campaign panicked and losing ground. He accuses Byrd of opposing education funding and argues the tuition tax credit would aid middle and lower income families. Boothe pledges support if the bill is resubmitted next fall.

Boothe Harrison Byrd Camp Virginia Byrd Senate

Summer School Enrollment Up In Danville Junior High

Summer school enrollment in Danville public schools shows a rise led by Robert E. Lee Junior High with 154 students, up from 98. George Washington High reports 569 students, Langston High 162, while enrollment at the two high schools varies. Classes run to July 29 with no July 4 holiday. fall session begins September 1 and the week of September 2 may have half days, with full classes resuming September 6 after Labor Day.

Danville Robert E. Lee George Washington High Langston High School

Taylor Motley Named Optimist Of The Year

Taylor H Motley of Danville was honored as Optimist Of The Year by the Danville Optimist Club at its installation banquet at the Charcoal House. Elbert Finch praised Motleys service, noting he has served on every committee and is the clubs permanent secretary. New officers announced included James L Brown as president for 1966 67 and Philip Daly Ronald Belton Motley and Burnett as officers with Thomas V Clark as immediate past president.

Taylor H. Motley Danville Motley Westbrook Elevator Co Danville Optimist Club Charcoal House Elbert Finch Zone A Finch Thomas V. Clark

Robertson Defends Norfolk Center Backing in Primary Fight

In Richmond AP report Sen Willis Robertson rejects primary challenger William B Spong Jr charge that he voted against Norfolk Cultural and Convention Center. He cites letters from Norfolk residents praising his push to secure urban renewal funds and ensure Norfolk received inclusion under the Housing Act of 1965.

Norfolk Convention Center Robertson Tichmond Sen Willis Robertson Norfolk Spong Robertson William B. Spong Jr Senate

Richmond Negro group backs Byrd Robertson ticket

A Richmond based organization named the People's Political and Civic League Inc. endorsed Sens. A Willis Robertson and Harry F Byrd Jr in the July 12 Democratic primary. Sample ballots showing Byrd and Robertson were being distributed by the group on Friday.

Richmond The People’s Political and Civic League Inc A. Willis Robertson Harry F. Byrd Jr Byrd Robertson

Hopewell Paper Endorses Byrd in July Primary

The Hopewell News endorsed the reelection of Sen Harry F Byrd Jr in the July primary. The same edition backed William B Spong Jr in the other Senate race against A Willis Robertson. Byrd faces Armistead Booth, a former state senator.

Hopewell Hopewell News Harry F. Byrd Jr William B. Spong Jr A. Willis Robertson Byrd Armistead Booth

Danville Scouts Head to Philmont on 12 Day Trek

Four Danville youths join eleven Scouts and Explorers traveling by train from Lynchburg to Philmont Scout Ranch Cimarron Colorado on a twelve day expedition. The contingent from Piedmont Area Council includes Jerry Marsella Kenneth Adkins Keith White and John Borden with Nessie Huffman Scoutmaster. They will visit Denver Fort Carson Colorado Springs the Air Force Academy Garden of the Gods and Chicago covering about 3826 miles. Activities include camping horseback riding burro packing gold panning climbing conservation archaeology and field sports with self supplied gear and meals. Return to Lynchburg is planned for July 10.

Danville Lynchburg Philmont Cimarron Pires Contigent Piedmont Area Council Jerry Marsella Kenneth Adkins Keith White John Borden Stoup Nessie Huffman Farmville Denver Fort Carson Colorado United States Air Force Academy Garden of the Gods Chicago Philmont Ranch Boy Scouts of America Waite Phillips Philmover Tulsa Oklahoma Council

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City Armory N.C Civic Commission Civic Center Commission Vpi-Community College W. Leigh Taylor Danville Little Theatre W. H. Haynsworth Danville Concert Association U.S Harry F. Byrd Sr Byrd Jr Hampton Virginia Senate Taylor Motley James Ll Pete) Brown Holiday Inn Restaurant Gordon R. Woody, Jr Lillian W. Yates
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