Coppola Executed for Newport News Murder in 1978
RICHMOND Va AP Frank J Coppola a tough Portsmouth Va native was executed at Virginia State Penitentiary hours after urging the Supreme Court to allow his death for the 1978 killing during a home robbery. The case marked the fifth U S execution since 1976.
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Coppola Execution Delayed After Court Reversal
Coppola faced execution after a stay bid by Judge John D. Butsner Jr. and appeals court actions, with his final decision resting on a Supreme Court vote. The condemned man refused a priest and a special meal, while his ex-wife and minister friend visited before the attempt. The governor declined to intervene as corrections officials explained the delay after 20 years.
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United Way leader Jean Laws retires after strong service
Jean Laws, a driving force behind Frederick County United Way campaigns, reflects on nearly a decade of frugal leadership, the role of major local employers, and the campaign’s resilience during economic downturns. She will continue as a consultant to Eastern Shore United Way groups while praising volunteers and community support that sustained allocations. An unrelated note mentions an African elephant’s lifespan.
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Judges, lawyers seek mistrial in Cooper case over juror’s dictionary use
Cooper County seeks a mistrial after three days of jury pool interviews failed to yield an unbiased panel. Attorneys cite a Baltimore Sun quote from juror Ethel Ann Milby claiming a juror used a dictionary to distinguish homicide and manslaughter and that the panel aimed for conviction on the lesser charge but chose the worst instead. They reference prior rulings on juror dictionary access and trial grants, plus 22 alleged errors by Circuit Judge Donald J. Gilmore, including blood test and breathalyzer handling. A separate notice announces a Libertytown Carnival picnic hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Pendertech County Fire and Rescue Association at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, asking attendees to bring dishes, place settings, and door prizes. RSVP to Ruth Kinsey by Aug. 13 at 063-0082.
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Low Bidder for Airport Improvements Named at City Meeting
Kline appears the low bidder for airport work on Alternate A at 2000 dollars and 214000 on Alternate B. The projects include overlay of the field taxiway and a new tie down apron. FAA must approve the low bidder before award, with a planned 30 to 60 day timeline. Other bids ranged from 210k to 962k. The city budgeted about 83800 for the work.
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