Kennedy faces Kennedy on first ballot at convention
Gov. Williams predicts a Kennedy victory on the opening ballot with 45 or 46 of Michigan’s 51 votes while Meyner backers push for New Jersey’s 41 votes. Civil rights groups press for a strong platform plank as Ervin and Holland warn of a worst case. Rev. King urges sit ins as a peaceful route to equality, risking a Southern walkout the convention seeks to avert.
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G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Kennedy
Williams
Massachusetts
Robert B. Meyner
New Jersey
Meyner
Sam J. Ervin Jr
DNC
Spessard L. Holland
Dfla
Martin Luther King
Dixie
Trial testimony recaps barber shop incident and witnesses
Mrs. Pennington described a visit to Oak Grove Restaurant with her husband and son, two beers each, and later an altercation at the barber shop where Mr. Garrison allegedly cut the boy during a hair cutting. She denied prior fights and said her husband spoke calmly with no threats.
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Oak Grove
Rt. 11
Garrison
J .R. Garrison
Massie
St Luke's Church Hosts Second Annual Fashion Tea
St Luke's Church in Berryville will hold its second annual fashion tea on Sunday at 4 p.m. at 107 Liberty Street to raise funds for the church.
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St. Luke’s Church
Berryville
Liberty St
Barber shop incident details emerge in court testimony
Mrs Pennington recounts a man shot in the chest and stomach who fell, then left to call the law and ambulance. She describes blood on the floor, a back wound, religious pictures and pamphlets at the barber shop, and photographs shown to the jury. Cross examination questioned timing of events.
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Garrison
Pennington
Dudley Won't Run Against Rep Poff in 6th District
Dudley says he will not oppose Republican Richard H. Poff this year in the 6th District. The 38 year old Lynchburg insurance man noted he may seek public office in the future after gaining experience and study. Lynchburg Democratic Chair Robert G. Taylor Jr said Dudley will work with the party and learn its political ABCs. Roanoke mass meeting chair Alex Apostolou lamented difficulty in finding a candidate to oppose Poff.
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Lynchburg
Bill Dudley
University of Virginia
Richard H. Poff
Dudley
Poff
Democratic Committee
Robert G. Taylor Jr
Taylor
Dick Poff
Roanoke
Alex Apostolou
Elvis to star in Western with gunplay and riding
Elvis Presley will drop rock and appear in a dramatic Western based on Flaming Lance. A close friend says directors want him to ride well and master fast draw for the hero role. The film centers on a rugged Western tale with Presley as the lead.
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Elvis
Miss U S A Pageant Upsets and Surprises
The Miss U S A contest in Miami Beach sees 15 finalists chosen from 43 American entrants amid a walkout and a vulgar crank letter upsetting Corrine Huff of Youngstown Ohio. A Polish entrant from Cracow, Marziena Malinowska, was due to arrive and still compete.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Marziena Malinowska
Cracow
Corrine Huff
Youngstown
Ohio
Miss Huff
New York
Delegates to Attend 6th District Convention at Roanoke
Delegates will attend the 6th District convention in Roanoke on Saturday. The event gathers local party members to discuss platform, nominate officers, and set the district agenda.
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Roanoke
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