Virginia Blue Law saga grows as Hampton judge voids Sunday rule
Hampton Circuit Judge voided Virginia's Sunday closing provision, ruling the blue law merged into the new criminal code and became ineffective. The decision Sparks hearings in Richmond and Chesterfield as officials seek injunctions and clarifications while merchants pursue enforcement blocks. A separate note covers a vacation pulpit exchange with Canadian ministers visiting local churches in July.
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Richmond
Virginia
Hampton
Frank A
Hampton Circuit Court
General Assembly
Hastings Court
M. Ray Doubles
Chesterfield County Circuit Court
Colonial Heights
William Old
Ernest P. Gates
Chesterfield County
Colonial Heights Commonwealth
Kearney
Elwood H. Richardson Jr
Richardson
Farmers Livestock Market Prices Mixed Across Hogs Veal Sheep and Cattle
HOGS sold 479 with top barrows and gilts at 17.75 to 18.25. VEAL sold 166 with prices from 24.00 to 32.30 for various grades. SHEEP & LAMBS totaled 790 with prime at 25.40 and lower for choice and utility. SLAUGHTER CATTLE 319 sold including steers 22.00 to 25.40 and cows 12.00 to 18.00. STOCK-FEEDER CATTLE listing mid 19.00 to 25.00 for calves and yearlings.
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Choice & Prime
Canner & Cutter
Cutter & Utility
Common
Nation's Biggest Banks Report Record Profits
AP reports that most large U S banks show record operating earnings for the first half of 1960 amid higher interest rates and loan demand. Banks fault fund shortages due to competition for deposits and urge easing reserve requirements, while stockholders welcome the gains.
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New York
Federal Reserve Board
Chicago
Bank of America
First National City Bank of
New York Bank
Ministers and families stay at Burnt Church manse
Both ministers and their families will reside at the Burnt Church manse in Albin during the visit. All services are open to the public with Burnt Church services at 9 a.m. and Sunnyside at 10 a.m. Reverend John C. Livingston will preach at the Canadians’ pulpits while they are here.
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E. Carson McLarnon
Westview Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Burnt
Sunnyside
Northern Ireland
McLarnon
Canada
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Wiliam Wallace
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Scarborough
Wallace
Burnt Church
Albin
John C. Livingston
Word Study Lesson Reveals Daily Vocabulary Goal
A daily vocabulary exercise introduces the word perpetration meaning the doing of a bad act. The note cites a quote about a rare man stopping after his first crime.
Sheriff Wins Drunk Driving Acquittal in Mecklenberg Court
Sheriff David T. Robertson of Appomattox County was acquitted of driving while intoxicated by a five man all white jury in Mecklenberg County Circuit Court. The case followed an April 21 conviction in Boydton Mayor Court with a $100 fine and one year license revocation. Robertson was arrested in Boydton after appearing wobbly and had a patrolman driver as chauffeur after posting $100 bond. He cited a doctor’s visit and a service connected ailment as factors.
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Boydton
David T. Robertson
Appomattox County
Mecklenberg County
Robertson
Local Guard to Observe Fort Bragg Demonstration
A 7000 man 29th Infantry Division unit at Fort Bragg North Carolina will conduct a firing demonstration. Local National Guardsmen will join a 12 mile mobility to view a reinforced rifle company show with supporting arms and an air phase featuring F 84 jets from Missouri with high explosive and napalm bombs.
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Fort Bragg
N. C
Missouri National Guard
Itch Me Not Advertisement at Boyd Drug Co
An ad proclaims instant relief from itching with ITCH ME NOT for eczema ringworm insect bites and surface rashes. It promises a 48c refund if itching returns and urges purchase today at Boyd Drug Co.
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Boyd Drug Co
Fort Bragg Demonstration Draws Military and Civilians
Military and civilian personnel will visit Fort Bragg for a demonstration. Local Guardsmen plan to return Saturday after two weeks of training.
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Fort Bragg
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