Virginia political clash and theft case headline
The 6th District Democratic Committee backs Elmo Zumwalt and calls for Harry Byrd Jr. to be ousted from the Senate Caucus. Separately in Lexington, Lt. Col. George B. Davis and wife face grand larceny charges over 7,242 VMI books valued at about 300000, with a grand jury weighing the case. In Norfolk, a law firm seeks direction over 13000 tied to South Vietnam after Globe Iron settled for 18000 but Saigon fell.
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Harry Byrd Jr
Senate Democratic Caucus
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Virginia Military Institute
Rockbridge
George B. Davis
Marcia Thompson Davis
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Millbrook
N. Y
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T. B. Daniels Jr
New York
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Republic of Southietnam
Globe Iron Construction Co
Norfolk
Vietnam
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Saigon
Globe
Norfolk Law Firm
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U. S
Virginia legislators discuss death penalty alignment with Supreme Court ruling
In Richmond AP report lawmakers shape a compliant Virginia death penalty law after a Supreme Court decision voided mandatory executions. The discussion spanned nearly two hours as they plan revised statutory language incorporating discretion for mitigating factors. Delegate A L Philpott expresses belief that a form of death penalty will exist.
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Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
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D-Henry
95 Virginia Workers to Be Furloughed
Ninety five hourly workers at the Firestone Synthetic Fibers Co in Hopewell will be furloughed this weekend under a three day advance notice. The plant employs 750 hourly workers producing nylon and polyester fibers for yarn, much of which is sold to Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. The URW strike against the big four rubber firms prompted the move.
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Hopewell AP
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R. A. Sepesy
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
United Rubber Workers
Goodyear
Uniroyal
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R. E. Noble
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Flood survivors bury dead as search continues in Colorado
In Loveland and surrounding canyon areas survivors bury deceased while crews pursue missing persons. Officials report 74 bodies in makeshift morgues and about 100 dead, with $50 million property loss and ongoing efforts to identify and recover victims. Funeral services proceed for first identified victim Sgt Hugh Purdy as responders use infrared cameras and dogs to aid the hunt.
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Joe Moore
Denver
Hugh Purdy
Colorado State Patrol
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Vietnam
Three men held on million dollar bonds in California kidnapping case
In Chowchilla California three men James Schoenfeld Richard Schoenfeld and Frederick Woods each remain jailed on one million dollar bail for 43 felony kidnapping and robbery counts tied to the July 15 abduction of 26 school children and their bus driver. A preliminary hearing is planned and prosecutors may seek direct grand jury indictments.
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Calif
Justice Court
Howard C. Green
James
Richard Schoenfeld
Frederick N. Woods
California
Madera County
Charles Hoffman
Woods
James Schoenfeld
Edward Ray
Mystery illness hits Legion convention in Philadelphia
Hotel in downtown Philadelphia reports 300 cancellations as visitors pull back from the Legion convention. A cabbie recalls a sick Legionnaire, while others fear sabotage and await clarity amid the city’s birthplace of democracy slogan.
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Weather Outlook Warm Humid With Thunderstorms Likely
Northern Valley and mountains expect warm humid conditions with thunderstorms possible Friday. Extended outlook shows Saturday thundershowers then fair, less humid Sunday and Monday with 80s highs and 60s to 70s lows. Rainfall figures for prior years and current month listed. no rain reported in past 24 hours.
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Clarke County bus routes revised for start of school
Clarke County schools assistant superintendent William Overbey announced bus routes will be published the week of August 16 with minor changes in Berryville and Boyce area routes 4 7 17 and 13 6. Parents urged to be patient as routes and times are finalized after school starts. Separately Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith the last surviving Lincoln great grandson was granted a divorce on adultery grounds after medical testimony cited prior sterility.
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Clarke County
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Robert Todd Lincoln
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Joseph M.F. Ryan Jr
Annemarie Hoffman
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Williamsburg
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