Two Destroyers Collision Kills 11 in Fog at Sea
In Newport Beach area a collision between the destroyers Collett and Ammen in heavy fog killed 11 sailors aboard the Ammen and wounded at least 20 others. The Collett sustained bow damage and the Ammen, bound for mothball, was evacuated as rescue boats, a Marine helicopter, and shore crews aided the injured. Both captains cited radar use as the collision factor as Navy officials prepare an inquiry.
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Collett Coast
Ammon
Medeiros
Honolulu
Navy
Diego
Seal Beach
Collett
Ammen
Okinawa
Mukhalian
Harbor Department
Newport Beach
Long Beach Naval Station
Alex Amavisca
Yuma
Ariz
Amavisca
Almond Names Group to Study State Services
Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr formed a 19 member commission of business and industrial leaders to study Virginia state government. The panel will seek overlaps and potential consolidations to save money while preserving essential services, focusing mainly on the executive branch. Members include Ernst Farley Jr Richmond and others from Martinsville Lynchburg Stanardsville Hanover County Waynesboro Windsor and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Commission of Business and
Almond
Ernst W. Farley Jr
Charles A. Taylor
J. Harvie Wilkinson Jr
E H. Will
W. R. Broaddus Jr
Martinsville
J. D. Capron
Lynchburg
E. C. Compton
Stanardsville
Edmund T. DeJarnette
Hanover County
Felix E. Edmunds
Henry W. Tulloch
Waynesboro
Shirley T. Holland
Windsor
Epert M. Hughes
Commission Members Named In Governor's Social Letter
The text lists Dante, Carlisle H Humelsine, Williamsburg, Stuart T Saunders, Roanoke, Harry C Stuart, Elk Garden, Frank Talbott Jr, London Wyatt, Danville, Mrs. H H Walton Fredericks Hall, with L M Kuhn as ex officio budget director. The governor did not set a meeting date or name a chairman. It also answers that the first page of a social letter should not be numbered, though later pages may be numbered if desired.
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Dante
Carlisle H. Humelsine
Williamsburg
Stuart T. Saunders
Roanoke
Harry C. Stuart
Elk Garden
Frank Talbott Jr
Landon R. Wyatt
Danville
H. H. Walton
Fredericks Hall
L. M .Kuhn
33 Are Dead in Mine Disaster in West Germany
Rescue workers say 33 miners were killed in a shaft fire at a government mine in Salzgitter Germany. Twenty four other miners were hospitalized after the blaze and about 150 workers escaped.
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Salzgitter
Germany
West Germany
Caroline County Man Sentenced in Shotgun Slaying
A 33 year old Caroline County man Charles Haskins received a 10 year prison term for second degree murder in the January shotgun slaying of James Brewer 42 of Richmond outside a lunchroom. Police tied the shooting to a quarrel.
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Richmond
Caroline County
Charles Haskins
Haskins
James Brewer
Baby dies as TV set bursts into flames in Long Beach
A television fire killed Crystal Winfree, 3 weeks old, as mother Mary Winfree, 23, fought to rescue two other daughters, ages 2 and 3. Father Lou Winfree, 25, was in fair condition after helping evacuate the children and escaping through a first floor window. Fire officials say the blaze spread rapidly from the set.
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Long Beach
Calif
Mary Winfree
Crystal Winfree
Five year old killed in amusement ride mishap
In Levittown Pennsylvania on Tuesday night Robert Amsterdam five died after a drive belt snapped on a miniature whip ride. Two Levittown girls Donna Petraitis three and Barbara Petraitis five were injured with head injuries and listed in fair condition.
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Boy
Levittown, Pa
Robert Amsterdam
Levittown
Donna
Barbara Petraitis
Leaving seats during intermission in theater etiquette
The guidance accepts leaving seats during intermission but advises using the aisle that disturbs the fewest people. Return before the curtain rises, especially if your seats are midway between aisles, to avoid trampling others.
Beatniks Stage Fringe Convention in Greenwich Village
New York AP report on beatniks holding a convention at The College of Complexes in Greenwich Village. Delegates from about a dozen states gather with candidates including Miss Beatnik of Chicago. They push for policy platforms while protesting any formal rules and emphasize independence and nonalignment. Bill Smith of Chicago notes strong support for Miss Beatnik, described as about 18, 5 feet 2, with a poised appearance.
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New York
Miss Beatnik
Chicago
College of Complexes
Greenwich Village
Bill Smith
Gnomi Gross
Four-State Apple Meeting Set for August at Kearneysville
The West Virginia State Horticultural Society hosts the Joint Four-State meeting on August 2 at 9 30 a m DST at the Experimental Farm in Kearneysville West Virginia. The program includes a tour of National Fruit Product Company apple plantings a study of their methods a Dutch treat lunch a tour of the Experiment Farm led by Ed Gould superintendent and a visit to the apple orchard of 1970. Reservations via C R Miller secretary Box 892 Martinsburg WV.
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West Virginia State Horticultural Society
Kearneysville
W. Va
National Fruit Product Company
Experiment Farm
Ed Gould
C. R. Miller
Martinsburg
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Almond Names
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Fisheimer
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Stephens City
Nadie
United
Atta
Chrome
Schewel Furniture CO
W. Cork St
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Andae
Unites
Pine Motor CO
Dodge
Chrysler
Simca
Lael
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