Southside Chamber opposes rail merger in Victoria Virginia
Victoria Virginia Chamber of Commerce rejects Norfolk and Western Virginian Railways merger claiming risk to the Virginian Terminal payroll and tax base. A Friday night vote adopted a resolution opposing the merger with hearings set for June 15 before ICC.
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90th WVU Commencement Set With 1300 Graduates
West Virginia University will award more than 1,300 degrees at its 90th commencement in the field house. Devereaux C. Josephs of New York Life will deliver the address. Doctor of laws honorary degrees will go to Josephs and Walter J. Tuohy of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Elvis J. Stahr Jr. attends his first WVU commencement as president since Feb. 1, with Ernest G. Otey of Bluefield also part of the ceremony.
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Elvis J. Stahr Jr
WVU
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WVU Board of Governors
FSLIC Celebrates 25th Anniversary Milestone
The Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation marks a 25th anniversary noting no losses in insured savings across America. The agency underscores stability in insured accounts amid ongoing industry safeguards.
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Asian church leaders testify on Red China and North Korea
Five Asian church leaders told the House Un American Activities Committee that Red China and North Korea aim to wipe out Christianity. They report torture and killings, government control of churches, and mass persecution since 1949, with millions killed or displaced.
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Red China
North Korea
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Peter Chu Pong
Hong Kong
Tsin-Tsai Liu
Samuel W. S. Cheng
China
Formosa
Bland High School Names 1959 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Helen Louise Munsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Olin Munsey and Emma Carroll Compton daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Compton were chosen valedictorian and salutatorian of Bland High School’s 1959 graduation. Both were active in student organizations during their high school careers.
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Helen Louise Munsey
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W. K. Compton
The Bounty Hunter on Tales of Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Agent Jim Hardie traps a young outlaw Dan Francis then learns both are stalked by a killer seeking reward money. The drama airs tonight at 8 30 over Channel 6 WHIS TYV with a tense chase and pursuit through town.
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Dan Francis
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Prices Favor Herd Culling Now Outlook for Va farm prices
Virginia farm price outlook urges farmers to cull cattle with calves and low quality stock while holding top quality cattle. Lamb and ewe markets show strength with upcoming state graded sales and favorable prices. egg prices edge higher as production tightens. Virginia receipts ease modestly as nationwide cattle on feed climbs.
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