Convicted Murderer Is Saved From Electric Chair
Paul Jerry Athey, 23, avoids execution after Hanover County jurors fail to reach unanimity on capital murder. He receives four life terms for capital murder and related charges after a May 1977 double slaying in Hanover County. Athey testified his brother and cousin committed the crimes. a psychiatrist spoke to his alleged mental retardation.
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Athey
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Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
Linwood
Joseph Lewis
Charles F. Christian
Political friends honor Godwin at Virginia GOP dinner
About 400 political friends gathered for the Commonwealth Dinner as former Gov Mills Godwin was saluted by Gov John N Dalton and others. Dalton praised Godwin as popular and effective and urged cross party appeal for future elections. The event featured a carved robin trophy and remarks on reducing partisanship in appointments.
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Virginia
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Godwin
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Coleman
Henry Howell
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Porcelan Robin
George N. McMath
Republican State Central Committee
Stanford E. Parris
the Commonwealth
Parris
Carter
Winchester annexation suit set for October
The Star reports Winchester files an annexation suit against Frederick County set for October 21. Winchester fire department warned that county alarms would go unanswered unless the Frederick board pays $500 per year per company. supervisors offered $400 per company.
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