Byrd Pledges Best for Virginia State Government
Senator Harry F. Byrd pledged dedication to reforming fees and taxes, road building, education, law enforcement, and resource use after securing Democratic nomination for Virginia governor. He said he would abolish useless offices, consolidate services, and run state affairs with business efficiency to deliver value for every dollar. He stressed gratitude for loyal supporters and a solemn commitment to state service.
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Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Senator Byrd
Byrd
Enous
Ny Mans
Byrd Wins Primary With Large Winchester Freder ick County Lead
Voters in Winchester and Frederick County gave Senator Byrd a combined 3 768 majority for governor in yesterday's primary. Mapp tallied 63 in city and county. Byrd had 2 318 county votes and 513 city votes. Mapp in county 32 and in city 31.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Senator Byrd
Mr. Mapp
Byrd
Mapp
Fred County
Wincheste
Frederick
Byrd Neffstown
Brucetown
White Hall
Albin
Yeakleys
Gainesboro
Dolans
Ashtons
Baker’ S Mill
Gore
Dry Run
Russells Lamps Carpets Valley Cy Ed Creal
Friendship FE
Rouss FE
City Hall
Sarah Zane
Senator Byrd Wins Governorship in Landslide Victory
Senator Byrd secures the governorship with about 45 000 votes, roughly double the tally posted by Trinkle four years prior. Winchester becomes the launching point for the first gubernatorial winner from the city in nearly half a century.
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Winchester
Trinkle
Byrd Dominates Virginia Primary With Wide Rural Support
Harry F. Byrd of Winchester swept eight of ten congressional districts in the Virginia Democratic primary, defeating G Walter Mapp by about 45,000 votes. Byrd carried Norfolk Portsmouth Richmond Petersburg and majorities in Frederick Shenandoah Rockingham and Clarke counties while Mapp won the First and Sixth districts. The Seventh district produced unprecedented Byrd majorities as he swept Frederick Shenandoah Rockingham and Clarke counties.
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Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Virginia Democracy
G. Walter Mapp
Accomac
Byrd
Old Dominion
Col
Fred. W. M. Holliday
Richmond
Mapp
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Roanoke
Danville
Lynchburg
R. Walton Moore
Moore
Loudoun County
Fairfax County
Virginia
Frederick
Shenandoah
Rockingham
Clarke Counties
Byrd Mapp
Northampton
Westmoreland
Gloucester
Middlesex
Wabiaees
Essex
King and Queen Caroline
Bag
Spotsylvania
Elizabeth
Warwick York
ORD
Nansemond
Isle of Wight
Southampton
Suffolk
Williamsburg
Henrico
Goochland
Byrd Dominates Virginian Democratic Primary
Reports from 100 counties and 123 cities show Senator H. F. Byrd building a record majority for the nomination in a statewide Democratic primary. Early tallies indicate Byrd leading, with many counties yet to report and expected changes by tomorrow as results trickle in across districts and urban centers.
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Virginia
H. F. Byrd
Byrd Expresses Gratitude for Vast Virginia Support
In a message to friends in the Valley of Virginia, H F Byrd thanks supporters for an unprecedented majority and expresses deep gratitude for the confidence and affection shown, stating the expression will be treasured for life.
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Valley of
Virginia
Rapid Rise In Stocks Triggers Profit Taking
The Associated Press reports a rapid rise in many stocks spurred profit taking and selling pressure this forenoon in New York. Regularity fluctuated but did not stop the main upward movement. Speculators kept bidding up special stocks, with emphasis on motor accessories. Call money renewed at 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Majority For Byrd Largest In Virginia History
The article reports Senator Byrd winning a governor race by a about 45 000 vote majority, the largest ever in Virginia history. It notes the Democratic primary result is likely to grow and compares Byrd’s margin to Governor Trinkle’s 22 000 majority from four years earlier.
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Byrd
Virginia
Trinkle
Byrd Wins Democratic Nomination for Virginia Governor
In a Virginia primary, Senator H F Byrd was chosen as the Democratic candidate for governor over Senator G Walter Mapp of Accomac. G Walter Mapp extended congratulations and pledged cooperation. C O Conor Goolrick of Fredericksburg sent best wishes for Byrds administration.
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H F. Byrd
G. Walter Mapp
Accomac County
G. Walter
Mapp
Byrd
Ioofrick
C. O’conor Godrick
Fredericksburg
Brass bed and springs advertised for lending
Ward and Larrick attorneys offer money to lend on improved real estate security. Listing notes brass bed and springs at 316 W Leicester St loft.
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Ward & Larrick
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Two Ladies Vote Under Difficulties for Byrd
Two Frederick county women faced barriers to vote for governor candidate Harry F. Byrd. Mrs. Bertie Jamison, over 80 and voting for the first time, walked to Marlboro Old Forge precinct to cast her ballot. Mrs. Edith Pannett, recently hospitalized with a broken leg, rode to Carpers Valley to vote after insisting on participating despite frail health.
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Frederick County
Harry F. Byrd
Bertie Jamison
Marlboro
Edith Pannett
Jamison
Byrd
Old Forge
Winchester
Pannett
Baltimore
Fresh Air Tots Arrive Here About Five O'clock Today
Fresh Air children from New York City are due in Winchester on a Baltimore and Ohio special train this afternoon around five o'clock. Residents planning to host a child should contact the Bo O station for arrival details or be present at the station at five to welcome them.
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New York City
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Bo & O
Gardner Waller Elected To House Of Delegates
LURAY August 5 Page county precincts give Byrd over Mapp by 433 votes. Saunders leads by 6810 and Purcell by 47. Gardner Waller elected to the House of Delegates in Page and Warren counties by 750 votes over Hugh E. Naylor. Waller's Page county majority 536.
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Luray
Page County
Byrd
Mapp
Saunders
Purcell
Gardner Waller
House of Delegates
Page
Warren
Hugh E. Naylor
Waller
Seed recommendation for nonirrigated Kansas alfalfa
Winchester Seed Co promotes low Kansas grown alfalfa seed for nonirrigated use. The notice endorses its suitability and quality with a concise classification code 8-4-1 p-eod-7t.
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Kansas
Winchester Seed CO
Loy Brothers Move to 103 North Main Street Repair Sought
Ned and Cecil Loy relocate to the rear of 103 N Main St. A repair service is requested as of August 1944.
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Ned
Cecil Loy
Main St
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