Wounded Storekeeper Fends Off Two Robbers in Hampton
A storekeeper wounded in the knee fired on two robbers, hitting both. Carroll Dillon and Ervin Barlow, Hampton residents, were hospitalized, with Dillon in very serious condition. Saunders, 65, treated and released, said the duo fled with about 400 dollars. police recaptured them within 15 minutes and recovered the cash.
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C. K. Saunders
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Words About Seraphim Misuse Noted
A language guide warns against using seraphims as the plural of seraph. The guidance stresses correct forms and clarifies pluralization rules for this biblical term.
Senate trims House veterans pension bill by 21 billion
Senate Finance Committee slashed the 40 year cost of a House passed veterans pension bill by 21 billion dollars, reducing total savings to about 11 billion through 2000. The action, taken in a closed session, faces a floor vote with veterans groups urging rejection of amendments and minority senators promising a fight.
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Albert Gore
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Eugene McCarty
D-Minn
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Harry F. Byrd
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Girl Diagnosed As Having Polio Is Taken Home
An eight year old Alleghany County girl diagnosed as a paralytic polio victim was taken home by her parents against hospital recommendations. She had been in Covington and was to be transferred to Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Doctors had examined her for paralysis of the left leg and warned against experimental treatment. The case prompted concerns about care and containment as the family’s physician advised continued hospitalization.
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Alleghany County
Covington
Esther G. Fagan
Allen
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Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Fagan
Boyce Church Plans Fried Chicken Supper on the Lawn
The Ladies of the Boyce Church plan a fried chicken and fresh vegetable supper on Friday at 5 p.m. in the educational building. Homemade desserts will also be sold. Proceeds support church activities and local mission work.
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