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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1965
Page
7
Culpeper AP reports Lucille Arrington faces a murder charge in the pistol death of her husband Sheriff Billy Joe Arrington. Prosecutors say premeditated murder. defense portrays accidental shooting amid drunken quarrel. Mrs Arrington testifies of jealousy and alleged wife abuse. she recalls firing toward a window in a moment of anger.
Virginia Governor Harrison says the next governor must decide on emergency college appropriations. He opposes budget talk at the August special session while noting planning funds for 16 state projects totaling about 15.1 million dollars with 277 420 dollars allocated for planning.
Barbara McDonald 16 was named Miss Youth Fair representing the Bunker Hill 4 H Club. She is Musselman High School student and attends Musselman High School with other beauty awards. she will receive a $25 bond and a gift from Frank S. Emmert.
The Virginia Independent Voters League launches a drive to register 50 000 Negro voters before the November election. A Mt. Olive AME Church rally drew about 30 people as Moses A. Riddick Jr. urged unity to strengthen the Negro vote for statewide and congressional impact. He refused to endorse a candidate, noting negotiations after the October 2 registration deadline.
In Richmond the Sons of Union Veterans held a four day encampment ending with resolutions favoring state rights and limits on federal aid. Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant Jr. backed state education aid and curbs on federal courts. W. Earl Corbin was named commander in chief and others filled top posts. Next meetings plan Grand Rapids and Chicago.
PORTSMOUTH AP Three Boyce Lumber Company storage buildings filled with lumber and building materials burned completely. Owner E L Boyce Sr said it was a total loss and much money, noting the insured amount over 20 years did not cover the destroyed items. A crowd gathered despite warnings as firefighters battled the blaze. Assistant Fire Chief George Parthone did not yet report details.
In Washington the House passed a four year Farm Bill 221 to 172 with ten Virginia representatives voting against it. Rep William M Tuck was the sole Virginia member to vote in favor.
The giant potoo a bird of tropical America features a mouth large enough to engulf a tennis ball illustrating its remarkable gape and predatory adaptation for catching prey in its rainforest habitat.
West Point near Poesmoke City Maryland will host a new wool processing plant and a Chesapeake pulp and paper mill. U S Plywood will manage manufacturing and sales for both facilities, each employing about 150 workers with an annual payroll near 2.8 million dollars. Maryland site to open first, production to begin late next summer.
Virginia high school newspaper editors begin five days of sessions at Richmond Professional Institute under veteran newsmen. An RPI spokesman said 125 young journalists were elected for the third annual Virginia High School Newspaper Editors Workshop. Monday includes typography in makeup and design and a press conference with Holton.
In Norton Virginia voters will write in names for city offices in November because candidates filed too late to be printed on ballots. Offices include commissioner of revenue city treasurer city sergeant and justice of the peace. Incumbents are unopposed.
The Virginia Voters Association will hold a Saturday session in Richmond to discuss the Civil Voting Rights Act. VTA, a professional group of Black educators, aims to raise awareness of the act's importance and impact for educators.
Beach toll road plans drawn up by Highway Commissioner Doug Las Fugate propose using tax funds to support other toll roads to lower tolls. He urges postponing a decision until a General Assembly study commission reports to the governor.
At the Virginia AFL-CIO Convention George Meany urges labor to take the lead in informing the public support for the Commander's policy in Viet Nam. He criticizes college intellectuals and warns withdrawal would embolden communists. Humphrey calls for unity and efforts to break down prejudice.
The Senate appropriations committee approved a 4.33 billion public works money bill sending it to the Senate for early next week. Virginia projects total 8.15 million including John W. Flannagan Reservoir 2.63 million Lynnhaven Inlet and Bay 970 thousand North Fork of Pound Reservoir 1.06 million Virginia Beach reimbursement 75 thousand and the Hampton Roads 3 million. Planning funds go to Gathright Reservoir 300 thousand while surveys for Hampton Roads Norfolk Harbor 13 thousand James River 92 thousand and Virginia Beach 20 thousand are listed.
Lt. Gov. Linwood Holton campaign trail stops in Wise County after a Big Gap homecoming, announcing former President Eisenhower will speak for him Sept. 14 at the State Capitol rally. Conservative William J. Story cites restoring legislative reapportionment and repealing the 14th Amendment, while John W. Carter and Reid Putney press issues of state and federal power amid a statewide GOP and Conservative push.
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