Tag: June 1961
Justice Served: Blind Math Whiz Wins Freedom
In a stunning move, a District Court judge has ruled that a Lorton Reformatory inmate must not be held behind bars solely due to his inability to pay a fine. Nathan H. Alexander, 24, a vagrant, had been sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined $300 in Municipal Court last December. What’s more, under…
Harrison’s Heated Rivalry with Stephens: A Gubernatorial Campaign Turns Ugly
In the sweltering heat of a Richmond summer, the Democratic gubernatorial campaign in Virginia took a dramatic turn for the worse. The first face-to-face meeting between A.E.S. Stephens and Albertis S. Harrison Jr. had raised hopes for a more civil debate, but it was short-lived. The 50-minute discussion, held on June 6, 1961, ended with…
