Ex Sheriff Knight Jr. Acquitted by Hopewell Jury
Former Nansemond County Sheriff James C. Knight Jr. is acquitted of forgery and uttering involving 18.94 dollars. Commonwealth attorney Richard Grizzard called the verdict a gross miscarriage of justice and warned of five more indictments and trials pending.
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Knutson Elected President of American Lutheran Church
The Rev Dr Kent S Knutson, 46, elected head of the 2.5 million member denomination after ballots at the biennial convention. He will be installed year end succeeding the retiring Rev Dr Fredrik Schiotz. Knutson leads Wartburg Theological Seminary and spoke on youth tasks, theological diversity, and the balance of Gospel preaching with social action.
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Iowa
David W. Preus
Minneapolis
Fredrik A. Schiotz
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Church of the Future
Jobless Benefit Recipients Rise Significantly in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Division of Employment Security reports 74,176 people drew unemployment checks in September, up 93 percent from September 1969's 38,396. The rise reflects growing job losses and continued labor market weakness statewide.
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State Division of Employment Security
Nudists Plan Costume Party in New Mexico
Nudists in Albuquerque New Mexico plan a Halloween costume party as cooler weather arrives Those who do not wear costumes are urged to at least wear a mask The event highlights local nudist community celebration and seasonal festivities.
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Residency Challenge Before Federal Panel Over One Year Rule
Falls Church couple seeks registration and voting in Virginia before the one year residency rule for suffrage. a three judge federal panel in Alexandria heard arguments from Virginia officials and the Buffords with no ruling yet.
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Virginia
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Veronica Bufford
Albert V. Bryan
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Oren Lewis Alexandria
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Edward Webb
Wilson
Buffords
Merhige
Fireman Charged in Payroll Theft from French Coal Agency
Newport News lieutenant Robert W. Manecke 37 was arrested on grand larceny charges after prosecutors alleged he stole more than 8700 dollars from the Association Technique de L Importation Chambonniere, a French agency buying coal. Police say he submitted fake work records while off duty and collected payment.
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Manecke
Thailand Official Name Change From Siam
A historical note records Thailand adopting its official name, changing away from the former designation Siam, establishing a new national identity for the Asian country.
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Thailand
Siam
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