Seven Pardons Granted by Gov Almond in December Audits
Gov J Lindsay Almond Jr pardoned seven inmates from state pens in December followed by remaining cases. Recipients include Richard Pope 50 of Portsmouth murder-robbery 1936 sentence later commuted to life, Massey G Jordan 41 Spotsylvania life for rape of a 10 year old, James A Zollo Henrico 25 years for highway robbery currently in California, Carl W Wilhelm Rockbridge 32 years for robbery, Leonardo Delgado 48 migrant farm worker life for murder Accomack, R G Worley 23 Norfolk four robberies 20 years, Arthur R Manning 41 Patrick County 99 years for murder of his wife.
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Richmond
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Martha Conway
The
Commonwealth
Almond
Richard Pope
Portsmouth
Massey G. Jordan
Spotsylvania County
James A. Zollo
Henrico
California
Virginia
Carl W. Wilhelm
Rockbridge County
Leonardo Delgado
Accomack County
R. G. Worley
Norfolk
Suffolk
Arthur R. Manning
Patrick County
Judge Considers Suit Against Virginia NAACP Laws
Richmond Circuit Court Judge E. W. Hening Jr pledged a ruling soon on a suit challenging Virginia laws called NAACP laws. The NAACP argues the statutes governing charity, anti harassment provisions, and group registration could expose members to harassment if named in records.
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Richmond
Virginia
NAACP
E. W Hening Jr
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
State Corporation Commission
Driver on Beginner License Fined in Halifax Court
David S. MacIntosh testified he drove with a licensed companion who fell behind the car as it broke down. The vehicle began to roll into traffic before the friend could reenter, and the court fined Macintosh $13.25.
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Halifax
N.S
David S. MacIntosh
Macintosh
TV Highlights of O Henry Short Stories and Holiday Specials
NBC airs O Henrys Full House featuring The Cop and the Anthem and The Gift of the Magi with stars Laughton Monroe Widmark Baxter Newmar. Perry Mason Enchanted Nutcracker and Wells Fargo also listed with multiple supporting cast names.
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NBC
O'Henry
O‘henry
Charles Laughton
Marilyn Monroe
David Wayne
Richard Widmark
Dale Robertson
Anne Baxter
Jean Peters
Gregory Ratoff
Red Chief
Fred Allen
Oscar Levant
Jeanne Crain
Farley Granger
Overheated Flue Sparks Small Fire Behind Home Fireplace
A minor blaze behind a downstairs fireplace at M. W. Zickefoose’s home on Northwestern Grade near Merriman’s Lane caused smoke and heat damage. Round Hill Fire Company responded with two trucks and cut a wall opening to reach the fire, which confined damage to the wall area. Earlier, at 3:30 p.m., Round Hill was called to 313 Fox Drive for a brush fire sparked by burning trash, already out upon arrival.
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M. W. Zickefoose
Merriman’s Lane
Round Hill
Fox Drive
Knowledge Doubling by 1970 Exceeds Earlier Pace
Dr. A Richard Baldwin research director at Cargill Inc notes that human knowledge will double between 1960 and 1970 doubling in a decade versus the prior pace. The Minneapolis context highlights rapid information growth.
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A. Richard Baldwin
Cargill, Inc
Soviet Envoy Hopes for Accord in 1962
Soviet Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov expressed optimism for a settlement of most or all East West problems in the new year. He spoke jovially after a routine call on Undersecretary of State George W. Ball and extended best wishes to the American people.
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Washington
Mikhail Menshikov
George W. Ball
Television Tonight Schedule Highlights Include Classics and News
A dense listing shows hourly programs from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. featuring sports, movies, news, dramas, and variety shows. Notable items include Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Abbott and Costello film, News at various intervals, and religious broadcasts.
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Millwood Ave
Ed Ritter
Merry
Swifty” Rush
Glen McLaughlin
Raymond Blowe, Jr
B.E Goodrich
S. Loudoun ST
Winchester, Va
Asn
N. Loudoun St
Winchester
Gov
O’henry
TV Tonight
CBS
Ann Rutherford
Fintan Meyler
ABC
Carol Lawrence
Robert Goulet
Pierre Olaf
Linda Canby
Sam
Bella Spewack
Wells Fargo
Jim Hardie
Zohra Lampert
Julie Newmar
Billy the Kid
Billy
Lawrence Welk
Paladin
Moriarity
Emile Griffith
Isaac Logart
Griffith
Logart
Ed Sullivan
Shari Lewis
Linda Scott
Hanneford Family
Meteors
Amin Brothers
Burger’s Animals
Estelle Alfonso
Night Visitors
NBC Opera Company
Walt Disney” Presents
Charles Dickens
Ben Gregory
Eric Jason
Kathy Richards
Toody and Muldoon
Diane Mountford
Gabrielle
Jack Benny
Frank Nelson
Jack
Mel Blanc
Fred Waring
Aneate
New York City
Round Hill Fire Company
Minneapolis
Pifer Printing Co., Inc
S. Braddock
Coca-Cola
Bottling Works, Inc
Merry Christmas
Hodgson
W. Boscawen St
Chistmas
Justin
Jim McCoy
Melody Playboys
Yoaco
MO. S. Solenberger
Steve Wilson
Joan
Gene Raymond
Matty
Highway Patrol
Perry Mason
Bat Masterson
Westinghous Presents
Texas Rangers
R.C. M. Pr
Lucky Jordan
Alan Ladd
4—News
John Payne
Drawula
Lon Chaney, Jr
City Side
Georgetown Forum
Directions
Washington Conversation
9—News
Pride of the
Mr. Krinkle
Thomas Mitchell
Star of Bethlehem
Madrigal Singers
Holy Land
NBC Opera
George Raft
Meet the Press
Gallaudet
Maverick
Lassie
Bullwinkle
America
Dennis the Menace
Mark Evans
the Lawman
G.E
Bonanza
du Pont
Miss Bishop
Martha Scott
A. C. Slonaker & Son
Kok
Dearing Beverage CO
Berryville
Berryville Ave
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