Seven Die In New Orleans Howard Johnson Motel Fire
A deadly fire at the 17 story Downtown Howard Johnson's Motel in New Orleans left seven dead including a security guard who helped guests. The blaze, likely confined to the 12th floor, was under control within an hour as 88 firefighters battled the flames. One survivor described escaping from the 12th floor and a volunteer at the scene reported attempting to aid victims. The alarm was raised by Alvin Johnson, who was injured jumping onto a fire truck. The cause remains under investigation.
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New Orleans
Howard Johnson’s
Charles Simon
Simon
Peter Rogers
Paul Hyde
Lafayette
Ind
Anthony Stemke
Alvin Johnson
Johnson
William McCrossen
Cairo
Sudan
Hashem Atta
Jaafar el Numairi
Khartoum
Atta
Abdul Moneim Mohammed Ahmed
Omdurman Radio
Maj
Hashem el Atta
Libya
Numairi
Egypt
Syria
Anwar Sadat
Muammar Kaddafi
Meeting Set on Durham Retrial in Frederick County
Acting Commonwealth Attorney Lawrence Ambrogi will meet with Joseph A. Massie Jr and other officials to prep Durham’s retrial for the 1963 stabbing death of Mrs. Annie Snow. Sessions set for August 2–4 at 10 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors room.
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Commonwealth
Lawrence Ambrogi
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Luther B. Durham, Jr
Durham
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Lacy Anderson
Harrisonburg
Sawmill Fire Loss Placed at 30000 Dollars
Fire at Allied Wood Products near Stephenson destroyed the one story sawmill with about 30000 dollars in damage. Verle Cutsaw owner estimated loss and lack of fire insurance. Clearbrook Fire Co. responded at 3 30 a m for three hours aided by Shawnee and South Berkeley units.
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Allied Wood Products Company
Stephenson
Verle Cutshaw
Clearbrook Fire Company
Catshaw
Clearbrook
Shawnee Fire Company
Winchester
South Berkeley Fire Company
Inwood
W. Va
Fog Shrouded I-64 Wreck Injures 21 Nine Fire Units Respond
A dense fog blinded motorists on the I-64 bridge over the Elizabeth River causing a two side pile up. At least 21 people were injured and 12 vehicles burned with about 20 more damaged. Ambulances transported victims to Maryview Norfolk General and Portsmouth General. One man, Leroy B. Williams, 30, of Blunts Creek NC, listed in critical condition.
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Chesapeake
Elizabeth River
Chesapeake Fire Stations
Maryview Hospital
Portsmouth
Norfolk General
Portsmouth General
Maryview
Leroy B. Williams
Blunts Creek
N.C
David McNeil
Rose Hill
George Sessoms
Norfolk
McNeil
Sessoms
Living costs rise in June hit highest in 15 months
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a six tenth of one percent June rise in the Consumer Price Index led by grocery costs up nine tenths. Overall CPI reached 121.5 with buying power effectively higher despite inflation fears. The second quarter shows 5.3 percent annual inflation and earnings rose to 127.57 for 45 million workers. Actor Van Heflin dies at 60 after a June 6 heart attack in his pool.
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Washington
Nixon
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hollywood
van Heflin
Cedars of Lebanon
Williams Seeks Democratic Nomination for Lieutenant Governor
Richmond AP Williams former Fairfax County delegate Carrington Williams announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He aims to unify a divided party and address urban and rural issues. Other entrants include Del George McMath and Del D French Slaughter with more expected. State Sen. Henry Howell Jr. may run as an independent for Reynolds’s seat.
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Richmond
Carrington Williams
House of Delegates
Fairfax County
Williams
State Capitol
Brooknell
Campbell County
Virginia
Democratic Party
J. Sargeant Reynolds
Party of the People
Del
George McMath
Onley
Hampton
del. D. French Slaughter
Culpeper
Henry E. Howell
Winchester Democrats Schedule Mass Meeting For Delegates
Winchester Democrats set a 7 30 p.m. Tuesday mass meeting in the Winchester Corporation Courtroom to choose five delegates and five alternates for the State Democratic Convention in Hampton on August 14. The allocation hinges on 300 votes per delegate from the 1969 general election, with Reynolds receiving 1591 votes in Winchester.
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Winchester
Democrats
Winchester Corporation
Hampton
J. Sargeant Reynolds
Winchester Democratic Committee
Bill Shendon
Democratic Central Committee
Reynolds
Shendon
Weekend Specials Highlight Virginia Weather calm
Virginia enjoys clear skies and pleasant temperatures as a high pressure ridge moves east. Weekend specials include Carrot Cake from Ward's Pastry Shop, coats at Millards with fall discounts, Shady Grove Gifts nearby, and fresh local produce like corn and watermelons at Lopes store.
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Richmond
Virginia
Ward
Shady Grove
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