Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The Virginian Review and other publications archived since 1914. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical purposes and accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original, unedited form, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the publisher.
December 16, 1923
99 Years Ago
Big Rum Seizure At Norfolk Pier
Four automobiles containing nearly 300 gallons of Christmas liquor were seized Saturday at the Old Bay Line Wharf by State Prohibition Officers A. S. Chase and Frank Wilson. These automobiles were believed to contain the first of a series of liquor consignments to Norfolk in preparation for the holiday season. There is a variety of liquor in the cars. In all four cars, liquor was found under the seats and in lockers in the rear.
December 16, 1957
65 Years Ago
Ike Warns NATO of Red Threat
President Eisenhower told the NATO allies today they face a Soviet challenge to their very survival as independent nations. Eisenhower arrived with an offer of atomic missiles for allied armies and an appeal for greater unity in the North Atlantic coalition.
December 16, 1982
40 Years Ago
Quake Toll Reaches 2,000
The death toll in the North Yemen earthquake has doubled to more than 2,000, the Gulf News Agency quoted a high Yemeni official as saying today in San’a, the capital of the stricken country. The official was not identified and no other details were immediately available. The previous death toll had been given as 1,082.
December 16, 2002
20 Years Ago
Warner Makes Safe Water A Priority
Gov. Mark R. Warner signed an executive order Friday setting a goal of making clean drinking water available to 25,000 needy Virginians within the next five years. On a rainy day in the state capital, Warren also charged state drought coordinator David Paylor with developing a long-term drought management plan for the state by April 1.
December 16, 2007
15 Years Ago
Bill Wilson Recognized As 2007 “Leader In The Law”
Covington attorney Bill Wilson has been recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as a “Leader in the Law” for 2007. Wilson, the senior partner in the firm of Wilson, Updike and Nicely on Maple Avenue, has been practicing law in Covington since 1963. The publication noted that Wilson’s firm has reached several large lawsuit settlements for clients, including an $8 million settlement for an injured tractor-trailer driver.
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