Six Die on Virginia Highways After Snowstorm
A weekend snowstorm killed six people across Virginia as icy roads caused multiple crashes. Victims include Clarence Smith in Mathews County, John Hazelwood in Newport News, Heidi Einarsson near Hanover, Eula Major in Smithfield area, Thomas Burerows near Chantilly, and Thomas Valentine in Norfolk. The year’s highway death toll reached 32, remaining six behind last year.
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Mathews
Clarence Albert Smith
Smithfield
Virginia
Fairfax
Thomas H. Burerows
U.S. 50
Chantilly
Norfolk
Thomas Edward Valentine
Norfolk Street
Virginians Split Over Four Year House Term Vote
In Washington Virginia members of the House show varied positions on President Johnson’s call to extend the term from two to four years. Four would support the change, three oppose, and three could not be reached. Supporters include W P Jennings and Porter Hardy with others divided or cautious. Senator Robertson opposes, citing longstanding faith in a two year term.
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Washington
Virginia
House
Johnson
Howard W. Smith
William M. Tuck
David E. Satterfield II
Smith
House Rules Committee
W. Pat Jennings
Jennings
Porter Hardy
Richard H. Poff
Congress
Joel T. Broyhill
Sen
A. Willis Robertson
D-Va
Holton Claims Some Credit for Demo Program
Alexandria report notes A Linwood Holton, defeated candidate for governor, credits the Democratic fiscal program with GOP input. He cites a $2.2 billion budget proposal and a $100 million spending surplus estimate as incorporated GOP ideas. Virginia Tech also reported a $12 200 grant from Du Pont in Blacksburg as aid to education.
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Alexandria
A. Linwood Holton
Mills E. Godwin Jr
General Assembly
Holton
Harrison
Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Kg. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co
Virginia Angus Association names new officers
The Virginia Angus Association elected William H. Perkinson of Lawrenceville as president at its annual meeting in Roanoke AP reports. Paul M. Grinde of Shadwell was named vice president and G. Dayton Hodges treasurer.
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Roanoke
Virginia Angus Association
William H. Perkinson
Lawrenceville
Paul M. Grinde
Shadwell
G. Dayton Hodges
Has Tender Mouth Squeteague In Atlantic Coastal Waters
The weak fish nicknamed Has Tender Mouth inhabits sandy shores along the Atlantic coast from Cape Cod to Florida. In New England it is called squeteague, where locals historically used its bladder to make glue.
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Atlantic
Cape, Cod
Floda
New England
Virginia Tech Students Repaid by Viet Nam GIs With Gifts
Virginia Tech students sent 1900 in Christmas gifts to the 6251st Tactical Fighter Wing at Bien Hoa Air Base in Viet Nam. Four sergeants replied with a note thanking the Hokies and promising many hours of enjoyment and peace.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Viet Nam
6251St Tactical
Bién Hoa Air Force Base
Sgts
John Graham
Chris Lay Jr
John Austin
Gene C. Bram Mer
Babcock and Wilcox Donates 5000 to Lynchburg College
AP reports Babcock and Wilcox Co donated 5000 dollars to Lynchburg College. In Norfolk a second floor apartment fire killed 57 year old Mrs Bessie Mason. Twelve others escaped unharmed.
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Lynchburg
Babcock and Wilcox Co
Lynchburg College
Norfolk
Bessie Mason
One Vote Made Difference At Culver-Stockton College
In Canton Missouri the Culver-Stockton College board faced closure twelve years ago but kept the school open by a single vote. Enrollment rose from a low to record highs as a $5 million development program moves forward with many faculty holding Ph.Ds.
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Canton
Culver-Stockton College
Virginia Dairymen Convene 59th Annual Convention in Richmond
The Virginia State Dairymen's Association will hold its 59th annual convention in Richmond starting Thursday. President R Lindsay Gordon of Orange will preside over the two day gathering.
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Richmond
Virginia State Dairymen’s Association
R. Lindsay Gordon 1m
Orange
First gaslight lit in White House in 1848
Report notes the first gaslight was turned on December 29 1848 during the Polk administration marking a modernization of the executive residence.
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White House
President Polk
William and Mary to Honor Gov Mills E Godwin Jr
The College of William and Mary will award an honorary doctor of laws degree to Gov Mills E Godwin Jr at Charter Day ceremonies on February 12. Dr Davis Y Paschall announced the selection, noting Godwin is a 1936 alumnus of the university.
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Albertis Harrison, Jr
Mills E. Godwin, Jr
State Capitol
Godwin
Davis Y. Paschall
W&m
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