Virginia DMV chief blames Assembly for safety delays
Richmond April 18 Colonel M S Battle director of the Division of Motor Vehicles argued the General Assembly has hindered state police safety efforts by not supplying enough personnel to patrol 45 000 miles of highways. He cited 1939 traffic deaths rising over 1938 and said 150 officers cannot meet patrol needs while registrations rise five percent yearly and roads improve.
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Richmond
M. 8S. Battle
Division of Motor Vehicles
General Assembly
Virginia
Bridge and Ferry Plans Discussed in Tidewater Virginia
Richmond April 18 The Virginia Highway Commission will discuss preliminary steps of a new bridge and ferry program for Tidewater Virginia at a meeting here today. The bill takes effect June 22 and plans are tentative. Governor Price noted federal interest in a York River bridge at Yorktown near the Colonial National Parkway and the army mine depot.
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Richmond
Virginia Highway Commission
Tidewater Virginia
Henry Shirley
Price
York River
Yorktown
Army Mine Depot
Just Women Lead The Way In A World Of Change
This column celebrates women as the driving force behind social progress insisting that womanhood and solidarity propel civic action. It recalls frontier era female pioneers and argues modern suffrage is but a step in a larger power shift. The piece champions female leadership over male gatekeepers and emphasizes home life as a potent sphere of influence.
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Liliukalani
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Susan B. Anthony
Carrie Chapman Catt
Woman's Federation of
All
Eve
Garden of Eden
Frontier West
Papa
Moil
Toil
Senate
Highland Avenue To Hear Dr Ma Tonight
The Rev Ronald Wilson announced that Dr Roberta Ma noted Chinese leader will speak at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church at 7 30 tonight.
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Highland Avenue
Dr. Ma
Ronald Wilson
Roberta Ma
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues List
Crossword clues printed with across and down entries. Includes numerous numbered hints and reference to a distributor King Features Syndicate. Some entries hint at common crossword answers such as water pitchers and goddess of peace. The page shows a long puzzle with a mix of short and long clues and partial words.
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Paletine City
Sicily
Constellation
Film comedian Hugh Herbert wins verdict for damages
Los Angeles April 18 film comedian Hugh Herbert was awarded 863.25 in damages by a jury in his suit for 67,000 against Consolidated Film Industries. He claimed an automobile accident December 20, 1938, caused injuries reducing his earning power as an actor and noted his wife says he makes funny noises in his sleep.
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Los Angeles
Hugh Herbert
Bbagne
Consolidated Film Industries, Inc
Herbert
Walter Welcher
Woodstock man seeks return over defective light plant
Frank Robinson of Woodstock sues J. H. Brant of Stephens City for $70 claiming a light plant he bought from Brant does not work. Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner stays ruling pending expert evaluation and reporting on the device.
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Frank Robinson
Woodstock
J. H. Brant
Stephens City
Brant
A. J. Tavenner
Place Where Byron Died Is Shaken
Missolonghi burial place of Lord Byron’s heart was struck by a strong earthquake last night. Tremors were felt in Patras forcing residents from homes and in the Agrinian district. Byron died there in 1824 during the Greek independence struggle.
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Athens
Missolonghi
Lord Byron
Patras
Agrinian
Byron
Rev M L Zirkle Preaches at Fair View Sunday
Cross Roads notes report Rev. M. L. Zirkle will preach at Fairview Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday School is set for 2 p.m. Mr. R N McKee and family of Winchester visited Sunday evening. Evelyn McKee, daughter of Esta McKee, returned Tuesday from Winchester Memorial Hospital after treatment.
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Cross Roads
M. L. Zirkle
Fairview
R. N. McKee
Winchester
Evelyn McKee
Esta McKee
Winchester Memorial Hospital
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