Eisenhower and Nixon to Campaign for Virginia Republicans
The Virginia GOP plans a high profile campaign with former President Eisenhower visiting Richmond and former Vice President Nixon touring the state. State GOP chair Robert Corber says visits signal party maturity and attract national attention as Republicans aim to win the governorship and boost party momentum. Humphrey also to address the Virginia Municipal League. local campaign workers report encouraging activity in Tidewater and Southside regions.
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Virginia Municipal League
Sutton set to decide on U.S. appeal in recount loss
Richmond AP Sutton plans a likely early week decision on appealing to federal courts to overturn a recount defeat in the Virginia race. The Virginia Supreme Court denied two petitions seeking to overturn the recount in which Sutton, once among the last eight Democrats in the July primary, narrowly lost to Dr. William Ferguson Reid after ballots from Henrico's Skipwith Precinct went missing.
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Virginia Independent Voters League Targets 100000 New Negro Voters
The Virginia Independent Voters League set a goal of 100000 new Negro voters for the November election. At a Saturday meeting the group reported progress and said it has doubled its initial target.
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Corber
Richmond
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Segregationist groups active in Virginia rallies this weekend
Three segregationist groups the Ku Klux Klan the American Nazi Party and a new Virginia movement were active in Virginia this weekend. Klan rallies near Amelia drew 750 to 1,000 people and a cross burning occurred in Prince Edward County. Marshall R. Kornegay Virginia Klan grand dragon urged white voter registration to influence November. George Lincoln Rockwell American Nazi Party leader spoke in Fredericksburg criticizing Godwin and former governors. He urged gun ownership citing protection of white people. Ed Silverman Blackstone Courier-Record plans rally next Monday to oppose civil rights influence in Southside Virginia.
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Eight Arrested After Amherst Street Fight
Authorities in Amherst report eight men arrested after a September 4 street fight. Three Negroes and five white men were taken into custody with thirteen warrants issued for assault and battery drunkenness disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. Further arrests were anticipated.
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Seafood Industry Fights Boost as Wage Hike Looms
Hampton report shows National Fisheries Institute pushing to exempt the seafood sector from a federal minimum wage rise. Executive director F. P. iLongway warns resistance will fail as a $1.25 floor remains and may rise to $1.75.
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Representative Downs Plans House Exemption Amendment
Rep Thomas N Downs of Virginia told crab packers from three states at a Saturday meeting he will introduce an exemption amendment to a bill in the U S House.
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