Blast at Ammo Depot injures 13 workers in naval facility
A second explosion in three months at the Naval Ammunition Depot St. Juliens Creek in Portsmouth injures 13 employees, four seriously. RDX powder pressing into a launch shell casing caused the blast in a remote loading cell. Hospitalized workers include Dixon Curry, William Wilson, William Perry, and David Sawyer. Captain John J. Herrick reports no mechanical defects in the loading operation.
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Portsmouth
Naval
St. Julien’s Creek
Dixon Curry
William Wilson
William Perry
David Sawyer
John J. Herrick
Oldest practicing physician John Branscomb dies at 105
Dr. John Reuben Branscomb of Fancy Gap Virginia dies at 105. He practiced 69 years and delivered 2,600 babies none in a hospital, with his last delivery at age 100. He logged 200000 horseback miles in Carroll County before using a car in the 1920s. His wife died years earlier and they had five children.
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Fancy Gap
John Reuben Branscomb
Branscomb
Carroll County
Virginia
Godwin Maintains Neutrality in Democratic Gubernatorial Race
Virginia Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. says he may back a Democratic gubernatorial candidate before the July 15 primary but is unlikely to. He reiterates neutrality among Pollard and Battle, notes possible lukewarm stance toward Howell, and comments on Holton’s candidacy and election prospects. He also discusses race issues, constitutional revision, and education as long term solutions.
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Richmond
Mills _E. Godwin Jr
Fred G. Pollard
William C. Battle
Godwin
Henry E. Howell Jr
Howell
Pollard
Linwood Holton
Rolanoke
GOP
General Assembly
Sunshine Club meets with guest speaker at church
The Sunshine Club of Braddock Street United Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Old Stone Presbyterian Church on E Piccadilly Street. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Raymond Womeldorf. Devotional leader is Mrs. F. H. Way, with Mrs. John Grubbs’ group hosting.
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Sunshine Club
Braddock Street United Methodist Church
Old Stone Presbyterian Church
E. Piccadilly St
Raymond Womeldorf
F. H. Way
John Grubbs
ITV Bans Misleading TV Ads In Britain Authority Crackdown
The Independent Television Authority prohibits trick commercials that exaggerate goods. It bans using glass or plastic sheeting to give floors and furniture a shine, among other deceptive practices.
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London
Britain
Independent Television Authority
Peyton Place ends quietly after five trauma filled years
The AP report notes Peyton Place on ABC faded with no farewell. The wind up skipped closure for devoted fans as Alison vanished when Mia Farrow left the series. The piece contrasts with fan letters to radio audiences of old.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
Peyton Place
ABC
Network
20Th Century-Fox
Quinn Martin
CBS
Helen Trent
Dr. Rossi
Alison
True Blue
Mia Farrow
Mia
Will Sonnett
Betsy Palmer Named Hostess for Girl Talk Show
ABC syndication announced Betsy Palmer will host the day time program Girl Talk replacing Virginia Graham who left in February over pay. A long term contract secures Palmer as Graham's absence is being resolved. Tonight's lineup includes First Tuesday on NBC 9 to 11 EDT with excerpts from Sirhan Sirhan interview.
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ABC
Betsy Palmer
Miss Palmer
Virginia Graham
Miss Graham
NBC
Sirhan Sirhan
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