City Officials Attend Virginia Municipal League Convention
A group of Richmond city officials attended the Virginia Municipal League annual convention this week. Attendees included Mayor Claude B. Smalts Jr and Vice Mayor Charles M. Zuckerman along with several councilmen, the city manager, auditor clerk, and staff.
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The
Virginia Municipal League
Richmond
Claude B. Smalts, Jr
Charles M. Zuckerman
J. Ben Cather
Eugene F. Dearing, Sr
Carroll H. Henkel
S. L. Grant
B. M. Porrero
L. Edward Ayers
Giffin Resigns as Driver at Friendship Fire Co
Charles K Giffin longtime driver for the Friendship Fire Co resigns to join the Dulles International Airport fire department in Chantilly effective Oct 8. Fred Geanious will replace him on Oct 8 with Kenneth Lewis named to succeed Geanious. Giffin, 35, a Winchester native, WWII veteran, married with two children, plans to move to Sterling Park near the airport. Geanious is brother of former Friendship driver James Geanions who joined Dulles Airport.
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Claude B. Smalts, Jr
JCC
Strother R. Shiley
Chuck Hines
Winchester Park & Shop
Smalts
Jaycee
Charles K. Giffin
Friendship Fire Co
Dulles International
Chantilly
Mr. Giffin
Winchester
Sterling Park
Mr. Geanions
Friendship
James Genions
Dulles
Kenneth Lewis
ABC Store Vote Upheld but Recount Ordered in Shenandoah
Judge Elliott Marshall refused to validate last May's ABC store election results here but ordered a recount of impounded ballots Monday at 2 p.m. after a two day Shenandoah County Circuit Court hearing with about 50 witnesses. The May 19 vote 380 to 379 defeated the store proposal. election judges testified about counting procedures and no bias.
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Woodstock
Elliott Marshall
ABC
Shenandoah County
Marshall
Warren B. French
Shenanddoah
Electoral Board
Murder Trial Slated to Open In Shenandoah
John William Smith a 24 year old Strasburg man faces murder charges in Shenandoah County Circuit Court for the July 17 killing of Raymond Garner Putnam 48. Putnam died after being beaten at his home near Strasburg Junction.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Strasburg
John William Smith
Raymond Garner Putnam
Smith
Putnam
Strasburg Junction
Yemen Rebellion and Royalist Clash Reach Critical Point
Reports from Cairo and Sana describe a Yemeni uprising claiming control of the capital and the palace with an armed siege and bombardment. Prince Hassan questions the rebels while royalists mount a counterattack from Taizz as exiled royals seek refuge in Aden. In Bonn and New York, diplomats weigh the legitimacy and scope of the revolt.
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Hassan
Free Yemeni Movement
Cairo
Yemen
Nasser
United Arab Republic
Sana
Bashayar Pallace
Aden
Abdul Rehman
Imam Ahmed
Badr
Prince Hassan
U.N
New York
Sana Radio
Col
Abdulla Sallal
Six Family Members Die in Fire at Dodd Home
A three story residence owned by William P. Dodd and occupied by H. P. Hood employees burned, killing Dodd 35 his wife Eunice 33 and their children Elizabeth 8 Susan 4 Eugene 2 and William Jr 10 months. A boy survived. Neighbors watched as flames raged making entry impossible.
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Poice
William P. Dodd
H. P. Hood & Ios
Dodd
Eunice
Elizabeth
Susan
Eugene
William Jr
Barnett Misses Contempt Hearing In Forced Ole Miss Case
Gov. Ross Barnett failed to appear for a civil contempt hearing in New Orleans after defying orders to admit James Meredith to the University of Mississippi. Federal officers sealed parts of the building precincts two hours before the session, while judges gathered for the proceeding.
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New Orleans
Ross Barnett
Mississippi
U.S
Barnett
James H. Meredith
State University
Circuit
Elbert P. Tuttle
Atlanta
Federal Building
President weighs fifth enrollment bid amid Mississippi tension
Defense sources say direct Army action in the Mississippi dispute would be a last resort with 1500 troops on standby. 500 military police from Ft. Gordon and 1000 infantry from Ft. Benning could be mobilized. Attorney General planned talks at Stanford and San Francisco. Mississippi developments will shape attendance. Kennedy resumed counsel with aides upon taking office.
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Mississippi
Ft. Gordon
Ft. Benning
2Nd Infantry Division
Stanford
University of San Francisco
Law School
San Francisco
Kennedy
Eisenhower says federal law must enforce Mississippi integration
Former President Eisenhower urges federal forces to compel the University of Mississippi to admit James Meredith per federal court orders. He criticizes Governor Barnett for defying federal authority and notes the need for marshal or troop intervention to enforce desegregation. He also questions Gen. Walker's anti troop stance and recalls Little Rock marshal deployment.
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Hershey
Dwight D. Eisenhower
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Ross Barnett
Mississippi
Eienhower
National Guard
Esenhower
Meredith
Edwin A. Walker
Little Rock
Ark
Walker
Eisenhower
Author Helena Caperton Dies in Richmond at 84
Helena Lefroy Caperton author of Legends of Virginia and other works died at her Richmond home aged 84. She sold her first manuscript in 1920 and wrote light articles for national magazines. Legends of Virginia was first published in 1941. Survivors include five daughters ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral service set for this afternoon.
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Richmond
Helena Lefroy Caperton
Virginia
Virginia toll reaches 650 in 1962 traffic deaths
The Associated Press reports Virginia's 1962 road toll hits 650 with two fatalities on a Thursday. Mrs. Mabel Lawson Clark 70 of Patrick County is found in a submerged car at Philpott Reservoir after a note about a "wild goose chase" for antique quartz. William Napier 23 of Camp Pickett dies in a U S 360 crash near Chesterfield Amelia line. Victor Roberson 62 of Roanoke is killed on Williamson Road after being struck by a car.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Patrick County
Philpott Reservoir
Mabel Lawson Clark
Union Bridge
Fairystone State Park
Ferrum
Walter E. Clark
Stuart
Carrie Howard Mooney
William M. Napier
Camp Pickett
U. S. 360
Chesterfield - Amelia County
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Geanious
Fred Geanious
Shenandoah
Kermit Racey
R. D. Bauserman
En Electric
Coffelt Electrical Service
Woodland Ave
University
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Victor Sherman Roberson
Roanoke
Williamson Road
State Farm Insurance Companies
H. George Williams
S. Loudoun St
Howe
Hmameters Inxermic Marine
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Homebass ‘Electric Heating
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Woodland Avenue
Forrest Gray
Tima
Rt. No. 4
Northern
Virginia Power
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