Chance for Public Housing Bill Passage
Washington April 18 The housing bill gains momentum in Congress with Senate passage in prior years and House action expected. The measure would fund slum clearance, build 810000 public housing units in six years, and provide loans to low income families while facing debate over private construction impact and fears of socialism. Senator Sparkman argues federal aid is essential, with sponsors from both parties backing the bill. final shape may change as Congress considers broader housing needs.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Congressional
Sparkman
Alabama
Jesse Wolcott
Michigan
Raymond M. Foley
Douglas May Save Sight of Left Eye
American Ambassador Lewis W. Douglas leaves the hospital hopeful that the sight of his injured left eye may be saved. The eye was damaged in a fishing accident twelve days ago in Southampton England.
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Douglas
Southampton
England
Lewis W. Douglas
Triangular race for Pittsylvania seats forms in Virginia
In Danville Virginia on April 18 L Melvin Giles said he would formally announce his candidacy next week for one of the two Pittsylvania county seats in the lower house. Incumbents Samuel Swanson and Lindsey Moore have already announced.
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Danville
Pittsylvania
General Assembly
L. Melvin Giles
Samuel Swanson
Lindsey Moore
Apple Blossom Festival invites many to events
The Apple Blossom Festival runs April 21 to 29 inviting community members to enjoy parades rides concerts and food stalls in a citywide celebration with multiple venues and sponsors. The announcement highlights family friendly activities and a schedule of performances.
Rural 1 room house destroyed by fire near Millwood Pike
A fire at 9:30 p m on Sulphur Spring Road razed a one room dwelling one mile east of Millwood Pike. Clearbrook Fire Co. battled to protect nearby woods but the home and contents were lost. Edward Dolman reportedly resided there. No one was home. cause unknown. Nearby, South End Fire Co. fought a chimney fire at Police Chief J Thomas Boyd’s residence with no danger reported.
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Edward Dolman
South End Fire Co
J. Thomas’ Boyd
Valley Ave
Dan Eye
Soap Box Racer Wheel Assembly Ad
A brief classified notice urges readers to obtain a wheel assembly for a soap box racer from B F Goodrich at 1068S Loudoun Street. The ad highlights the supplier and address for quick acquisition.
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B. F. Goodrich
Loudoun St. Tice
Rainfall Averages and 36-Year Monthly Totals
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour ending amounts and year to date totals, with 1949 year to date 8.07 inches and 1.65 inches for a 24 hour period. The 36 year period 1913 1948 gives monthly averages in inches for January through December led by May and August near 3.7 to 3.8 inches.
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