Virginia Democrats brace for U S Senate primary battles
Rep. Pat Jennings of Virginia says he will campaign for Armistead Boothe and William Spong in the July 12 primary to challenge Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. and support A Willis Robertson for another six year term. Jennings notes Byrd’s network is weakened while Robertson seems strong but aging.
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Barnstorming Politicians Apathetic in Britain Election
London reports ten days before Britain's general election show bread and butter issues dominate voter concern. Voters respond tepidly to barnstorming politicians as Labor's edge narrows in parliamentary seats and economic worries rise alongside inflation.
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Chatham Student Heads Honor Society Election
ROANOKE AP The Virginia Beta Clubs elected L. G. Bryant of Chatham High School as president to succeed Gene Webb of Andrew Lewis High in Salem. Benny Grigsby of Virginia High Bristol was named vice president and Rosamond Tompkins of Hillsville High was chosen secretary.
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Center to be named for Byrd aide at Lynchburg complex
A cornerstone ceremony is planned for April 9 at Lynchburg Training School and Hospital. The $1.4 million nine building complex will be named for Harry W. Smith. Sen Harry F Byrd Jr will be principal speaker at the event showcasing eight dormitories and an admin service unit.
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South Vietnamese pilots to train in U S at Eglin
About 100 South Vietnamese will begin pilot training at Eglin Air Force Base Florida in April as part of expanded special air warfare combat crew school. The move reflects U S military cooperation and readiness in the region.
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Virginia Toll Hits 163 After Weekend Traffic Deaths
Six deaths across Virginia over the weekend raise the state toll to 163 this year, down from 174 a year ago. Victims include Franklin resident Johnny Smith 52 from Gates North Carolina, Elkton passenger Roger Shifflett 22, Richmond driver James Alston 27, Bent Mountain bicyclist William Terry 14, Powhatan motorist Emanuel Trimbol 78, and Natural Bridge rider Jasper Markham 29.
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Roanoke
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Chanel style jacket pattern 7147 and mailing details
Knit jacket from neck down in worsted yarn with embroidered roses transfer. Pattern 7147 fits sizes 32 to 46, with 12½ to 24½ included. Price 35 cents per pattern, 15 cents extra for first class mailing and handling. Send to Alice Brooks at Winchester Evening Star box 163 Old Chelsea New York NY 10011. Catalog highlights knit and crochet fashions with hundreds of designs and three free patterns.
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Psu researchers suggest polar bears may evolve into sea mammals
Pennsylvania State University animal behaviorists report that polar bears do not kick with hind legs while swimming. They propose the species could be evolving toward a more marine lifestyle similar to whales.
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Red Cape Myths in Bullfighting Debunked
The article argues color blind bulls are not excited by red and that capes use red to mask bloodstains. It notes the cape also has a yellow lining to attract attention and aid the matador during performances.
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