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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1965
Page
5
A Radford businessman John W. Morgan Jr. who died April 26 is linked to about 700000 in shortages at the Bank of Dublin after a merger with Peoples Bank of Radford. Federal and court actions target Morgan's estate over alleged forged papers. Morgan owned several Radford businesses.
A Cor poration Court jury found Malcolm Ward Jr. guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the slaying of Fairfax County teacher Donald G. Cooley. Ward, 21, received five years in prison with possible parole in seven months after a nine hour jury deliberation. Bodmer, the victim’s stepson, had earlier been sentenced to 48 years.
Ace Broeks offers single stitch designs to embroider cuddly kittens and pups on pillows or pictures for children's rooms. Pattern 97265 includes color chart and dimensions, priced 35 cents with 15-cent extra mailing. Include name address and pattern number when ordering from Alice Brooks, Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept. 1965 catalog offers 200 designs and additional quilting and decorative patterns for 25 to 50 cents.
Virginia school districts push to qualify for federal impact funds under HEW directives. Four districts had desegregation plans certified for federal approval, with three more pledging complete desegregation. Districts named include Prince George and Washington counties plus Hampton and Newport News cities. Falls Church, Poquoson, and Giles County pledged full desegregation.
A Linwood Holton in Norfolk said William Moss of Fairfax County would likely be lieutenant governor and Dortch Warriner of Emporia indicated he would run for attorney general. He spoke after arriving in Virginia Beach to campaign.
Dr Lawrence W Bush of Kansas City MO vice president of the World Convention of Christian Churches will speak at the Virginia Convention of Christian Churches Disciples of Christ gathering in Petersburg. Dr M Carey Brewer president Lynchburg College headlines the afternoon program as Rt Rev William H Marmion bishop of Southwestern Virginia urges ministers to choose action over debate.
Virginia auditor blasts Pulaski County school board and supervisors for buying buses, parts, and milk from firms with financial interests of a supervisor. Reports expose 1963 64 outlays totaling over 30 000 dollars while noting code prohibitions on such contracts.
Twenty three beauties from Winchester to Staunton compete tonight at New Market Elementary School for Miss Shenandoah Valley. Miss Marcia Lynn Jonas, last year’s winner, will crown the new title tomorrow night at the two day Miss America preliminary event.
Centre Alabama AP John H Bradford longtime Virginia state budget director died at 83 in Centre where he retired in 1958 He fell last summer in Richmond and never recovered He joined the budget office in 1918 was director 1924 1942 and 1942 1958 praised for frugal life and sound fiscal leadership Survived by brother Thomas W Bradford Centre funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at Centre Cemetery
Dabney Overton, a Warsaw attorney, was to be sentenced in Richmond federal court on three counts of failing to file federal income tax returns for 1958 59 60. He pleaded guilty to the charges after reporting income totaling 103 673 49 and an IRS stated tax liability of 12 946 03.
Seventeen Petersburg elementary students from Giles B. Cooke School were overcome by fumes on Interstate 95 while en route to Washington. Driver Oscar Robinson pulled off at Thornburg and the group was rushed to Mary Washington Hospital for treatment.
In Richmond AP report on Virginia reaction to the Pentagon directive to withhold federal ROTC aid from any school practicing racial discrimination after 1966-67. Fork Union Military Academy and Hargrave anticipate noncompliance or independent programs, while Staunton and Randolph-Macon academies indicate compliance.
Hot Springs Virginia AP reports 100 top industrialists and three cabinet officers meet with Johnson administration officials. They forecast 1965 national output around 660 billion dollars, about seven billion higher than six months prior, with inflation risks and a reduced payments deficit. Connor to address council on restraint in overseas lending.
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