GOP Convention Opens Amid Virginia Political Tensions
Clintwood Democrats reveal a 1971 letter from former Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. urging Virginians not to elect another Republican as governor in 1973. The note, sent to Dickenson County Democrat Bill Patton, accompanied a pledge of support for Democratic nominees and a small contribution, as Godwin contemplates an independence bid for the governorship.
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Mills E. Godwin Jr
Bill Patton
Dickenson County
Democratic Committee
Godwin
Virginia
Richmond
Del
Don Barman
Harrisonburg
GOP
Patton
Barman
Republicans Gather for Virginia Convention and Banquet
More than 700 Republicans attend a $25 banquet at the Hotel John Marshall with Gov. Linwood Holton as speaker. U S Sen William L Scott, R Va, will address delegates ahead of candidate nominations amid GOP platform debates on tax and Howell issue.
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John Marshall
Linwood Holton
U. S
William L. Scott
Rva
Godwin Forecast Dominates Virginia GOP Convention
At the Richmond convention Mills E. Godwin Jr. is expected to win the GOP gubernatorial nomination while contenders for lieutenant governor vie in a three way race. Attorney general prospects look dim as leaders discuss a possible tax repeal platform and party strategy to seize the House of Delegates.
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Virginia
John N. Dalton
Radford
A. Joe Canada Jr
Virginia Beach
Del
Herbert N. Morgan
Arlington
Dalton
Morgan
Canada
Andrew P. Miller
Gary Bengston
Danville
M. Patton Echols
GOP
Gant Redman
Alexandria
House of Delegates
State Central Committee
State Platform Committee
Richmond Coliseum
Republican National Committee
George
Laika First Living Creature in Space on Sputnik II
The dog Laika became the first living being to travel into space when launched aboard the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik II in 1957, marking a historic milestone in space exploration.
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Earth
Speed Reading Course Set to Begin in Winchester
Accelerated Reading Systems offers a 21 hour speed reading course open to anyone over 13. Graduates are promised triple reading rate with better comprehension after seven weeks. Free one hour orientation sessions in Winchester list dates and locations at Holiday Inn venues.
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Holiday Inn
Valley Ave. Thurs
Holiday Inn East
Rt. 50
Interstate 81
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