Opposition 10 Poll Tax Grows in Virginia Action
Richmond Virginia December 14 Republican state executive committee calls for constitutional convention to repeal poll tax and ensure fair elections. Resolution cites distrust of local machines and urges informing committees and nominating candidates for a bi partisan board of elections. A woman state chair and five assembly Republicans named to promote the action.
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Richmond
Republican State Executive Committee
Board of Elections
Eiher
I. R. Dovel
Lura
Robert H. Woods
Cl Assembly
Rene
Gen De Gaulle Arrives in Cairo on Return from Moscow
Gen Charles de Gaulle lands in Cairo after a Moscow visit. The arrival is reported by an American broadcasting station in Europe on the Blue network tonight.
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DE Gaulle
Catro
New York
Charlies de Gaulle
Lane
Cairo
Moscow
Europe
Blue Network
Make Your Own Cough Syrup At Home
A vintage ad pitches homemade cough syrup using corn syrup or honey and Pinex to yield a pint of medicine. It promises quick relief from coughs and cold symptoms, affordability, long shelf life, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
E Bond Sales Lag As Sixth War Loan Nears End
Washington reports two days left in the Sixth War Loan drive with E-bond sales at 1.535 billion dollars, about 60 percent of the 2.5 billion quota. Officials expect possible over-subscription if vigorous efforts continue, with final totals due January 2 and overall public and corporate sales milestones noted.
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Washington
Treasury Campaign Ent
Virginians Listed Killed In Action In War Department Release
The War Department list names 42 Virginians among 2,404 U S soldiers killed in action across the Asiatic Central Pacific European Mediterranean and Southwest Pacific theaters. It notes next of kin details for several fallen men including Pfc Jimmy Mundy and Pvt Lawrence M Thomas, with dates and places of loss referenced. The report also mentions Belgium Congo population figures.
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Washington
War Department
U. S
Janie Mundy
David F
Doshie Coleh
Jane Mundy
North Tazewell
Virginia Side News Bond Sale Contest Closes Saturday
The campaign encourages early bond submissions with a final 8 p.m. cutoff at City Hall. Prizes include 150, 100, and 50 war bonds for top groups. Judges include Huffard Weeks Metcalf Cecil Bates and Gillespie. Supporters urged to sell for service members and contribute to the effort.
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L. Shuttlebarger
C . Painter
June Oblinger
S&s
Bond Drive Seeks Support for Local Town
R L chairman urges one more bond purchase, promising pride for the old town. Bonds to be awarded in the contest are deposited with the Bank of Graham.
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R. L
Bank of
Graham
Young People Form Youth Committee at Center
An organizational meeting at Merbert Longworth’s home elected seven youths to the Youth Committee of the center. Members are Pat Denardo Jim Ed Turner Sally Litz Herbert Longworth June Crockett Alice Huffard and George Reese Osborne. The committee oversees youth governance with the adult group, for ages 10 through 18, and the center will be named The Jive.
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Merbert Longworth
Youth Feceration Center
Pat Denardo
Jim Ed Turner
Sally Litz
Herbert Longworth
June Crockett
Alice Huffard
George Reese Osborne
White Christmas Observed at First Methodist
The First Methodist observance will include a 5 pm service on Christmas Eve with the church school presenting a program centered on the Christmas theme. A highlight will be the play Candle in the Window performed by the Intermediates.
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First Methodist Ae
Virginia Sidelights Meetings Postponed
The meeting of the Eurelian class and the Young People's Fel postponed. organizers announced new date and location to follow in notices.
Memorial Baptist church service rescheduled to next Friday
The Memorial Baptist church fellowship evening has been postponed to next Friday at 7 30. The Bluefield Virginia junior voting meeting is set for the designated place at 7 30.
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Lowship
Memorial Baptist Church
Bluefield
Business Men's Association Plans Christmas Party
The Business Men's Association meets this evening in Palmer Hall at the First Methodist church for its annual Christmas party. President Dr. E C Wade urges members to bring gifts.
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Business Men's Association
Palmer Hall
First Methodist Church
E. C. Wade
Virginia Woman Reported Recovering at Home
Mrs. Janice Barrett, recently discharged as a patient from St. Luke's hospital, is said to be recovering at her residence on Virginia Avenue.
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Janice Barrett
St. Luke’s Hospital
Virginia Avenue
Funds To Buy Food For Wild Life Fixed
Charleston WV December 14 7 There is cheering news at the conservation junction today for the birds and game animals but they are all too busy foraging to notice the grants and projects aimed at stockpiling food and supplies for wildlife this winter
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Charleston
W. Va
Conservation Jon Today
Funds Allocated to Feed West Virginia Wildlife in Blizzard Winter
Director Jack Shipman announced $3,000, double last year, to buy food for West Virginia wildlife this winter. Counties will receive from $40 to $80. Appeals urged citizens to lay out crumbs and seeds to support bird life during the blizzard.
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Jack Shipman
West Vi
Thox ine Promises Pal Liative Throat Relief
A vintage ad touts Thox ine as a reliable throat medicine for the whole family. It promises swift pal liative relief as the syrup soothes the throat and then acts systemically, claiming safety and pleasant taste with 100 percent satisfaction or money back. Prices are 35c 60c and $1 in stores.
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