100 Years Ago
February 3, 1922
Severe Fighting Continues At Shanghai, While Chinese Forts Sink Jap Destroyer
The hardest fighting which has taken place since the outbreak of hostilities here continued today as the Japanese land forces, supplemented by Japanese warships and airplanes continued their attack against the points held by the Chinese, particularly Chapei.
75 Years Ago
February 3, 1947
Truman Asks Extension Of War Powers
President Truman today asked Congress for a “limited” extension of the second war powers act, sugar, and allocate scarce foods including his authority to ration and a handful of materials.
50 Years Ago
February 3, 1972
Drug Law Unit Urges Changes
The Virginia Commission on Narcotic and Drug Laws told Governor Linwood Holton and the General Assembly today that the imposition of a felony conviction on a young person for drug or narcotic use is not an acceptable solution to the drug problem.
25 Years Ago
February 3, 1997
O.J. Jury Is Back At Work
The Jury in the O.J. Simpson Civil Trial resumes its re-started deliberations with a new juror and strict orders to ignore all media.
10 Years Ago
February 3, 2012
Covington Mayor Won’t Seek Re-Election
Mayor Rob Bennett announced Wednesday that he will not seek Re-Election after serving two consecutive terms.