Robeson Bids for House Seat in Virginia Campaign
Edward J. Robeson Jr leads the May 2 special election in Virginia's First District to replace the late S Otis Bland. The race features attacks from rival candidates including William A Wright and Blake T Newton, with Robeson receiving editorial support in Newport News. Fire outbreaks strain Norfolk lumber operations and forest lands across multiple counties, complicating the political scene as candidates spar over subsidies and government policy.
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Edward J. Robeson, Jr
S. Otis Bland
Fredericksburg
Robeson
Newport News
Newport News Daily Press
William A. Wright
Tappahannock
Nile Straughan
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Times- Dispatch
Richmond
Straughan
Missouri Trial Continues As Navy Court Delays Verdict
The Missouri naval court martial on Lt. Comdr. Frank G. Morris Jr. resumes as testimony from a prior inquiry is challenged. Capt Irving T. Duke becomes Missouri’s new skipper replacing Capt. Harold P. Smith in a swift change of command.
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Norfolk
Missouri
Frank G. Morris
Chesapeake Bay
Morris
Irving T. Duke
Harold P. Smith
Attorney General Attacks Socialism Trend in Speech
J. Lind Almond Jr said in Harrisonburg last night that the United States is at grips with socialism under a fraudulent deceptive guise. He warned against the spread of socialist ideas and urged vigilance to protect democratic institutions.
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Harrisonburg
J. Lindsay Almond, Jr
United States
Attorney General Warns of Welfare State Path at Madison College
Virginia's attorney general addressed Madison College faculty and students warning that federal policy trends threaten individual initiative. Former congressman Almond attacked the "handout state" and urged America’s political and economic paths reflect a crossroads in national destiny and development.
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Virginia
Madison College
Almond
America
Foundry to Be Rebuilt Soon
Dabney Foundry and Machine Works in Lynchburg, damaged by a fire, will be rebuilt shortly with repairs and new construction to restore operations. Local officials expect continued employment and manufacturing capacity to resume.
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Lynchburg
Dabney Foundry and Machine Works
Plant Fire Damages Plant. Restoration Ahead
A Tuesday night blaze caused about $20,000 in damages at the plant. President John H. Dabney says reconstruction will begin immediately and work may resume by next Monday in areas not severely affected. Machinery and equipment suffered, but the pattern room was saved by prompt containment.
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John H. Dabney
Dabney
Pattern Room
Chamber to Hold Dinner May 2 in Washington
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner on Tuesday May 2 at the Hotel Washington in Washington. The event honors Virginia's senators and congressmen with a 7 30 p m start and a reception preceding the banquet. N W Kelley is chamber president and Henry W Anderson Jr of Alexandria chairs the national affairs committee.
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Richmond
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Washington
N. W. Kelley
State Chamber
Committee On National Affairs
Henry W. Anderson, Jr
Alexandria
Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Relief After Aches
The ad urges readers to try Dean's Pills a mild diuretic for backache loss of energy and frequent urination linked to aging and cold damp conditions. Claims Doan's has helped millions for over 50 years and aids kidney tubes and filters to flush out waste.
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Dean
Doan
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