You're Welcome In Virginia' Accommodations For Million Visitors Added
The Virginia Commission on Conservation and Development reports that 825 motor courts now offer over 11,000 rooms with more than 4,000,000 annual accommodations. Facilities boast modern heating, air conditioning, private baths, sanitation, and high safety standards with state inspections. Virginia motor courts line major highways, offering varied architecture, recreation, and cordial service under the Virginia Tourist Court Association's “You're Welcome in Virginia” motto.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Commission On Conservation and Development
Florida
Old Dominion
State Health Department
United States
Virginia Tourist Court Association
Illinois University records show strong loan repayment
University of Illinois bursar C C De Long reports over two million dollars loaned in 53 years with only 0.2 percent uncollectible. Since 1899 losses total 4953 dollars. Current student loans stand at 553,941 dollars with new loans totaling 259,361 last year.
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Urbana
University of
8 500-Year-Old Skull Found In Jordan Valley
Israel Exploration Society excavators at Sha'ar Hagolan in the Jordan Valley report an 8,500 year old human skull and a Yarmukian necklace of Mediterranean seashells found near an open hearth. The dig reveals Neolithic and Bronze Age layers, a Hellenistic presence, a Bronze aged gate, stone road, and several rooms, with tools and animal bones indicating specialized skills.
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T. R. Lurie
Jerusalem
Sha'ar Hagolan
Jordan Valley
Israel Exploration Society Excavators
Moshe Stekelis
Yarmuk
Syria
Jordan
Israel
Stekelis
Mediterranean
Farmers Warned Of Price Cutters In Soybean Market
The Virginia Department of Agriculture warned farmers to beware frost damage discounts on soybeans sold for market. State graders report dealers deducting 35 to 50 cents per bushel more than official findings, risking farmers profit. Officials cite a case where one dealer offered 1.50 a bushel versus 2.09 from another dealer after inspection. Some discounts reach 30 percent by weight. frost damage ranges 5 to 75 percent. Farmers should sample loads and send to nearest department station for official analysis at stations in Richmond Providence Forge Nomini Grove Luray Riverton Harrisonburg and Onley.
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Virginia Department of Agriculture
B. W. Sadler
Sadler
Richmond
Providence Forge
Nomini Grove
Luray
Riverton
Harrisonburg
Onley
Women drive rise in Australia tobacco use
Sydney Australia reports that Australia’s tobacco consumption reaches about 42 million pounds annually, with women blamed for the increase. Mr Latham Withall, director of the Associated Chambers of Manufacturers, notes prewar consumption averaged 3 1 2 pounds per person.
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Sydney
Australia
Latham Withall
Associated Chambers of Manufacturers
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France
Western
Europe
SAE
WCU
ETON
Valley Photo Centre
Loudoun
B.F. Goodrich
South
Loudoun ST
Winchester
Motorola Television 4
Giant 21” TV
Motorola
Sylvania
Razor-sharp Pictures
Calua
OU Tu
Fast Tire Service
Vance Ta Er Ny Socreg
Rome
York Supreme
Lowry
McIntosh
Jonathan Jonathan
Stayman
Rambo Williams
Winesap
Waynesboro Nurseries
Waynesboro, Virginia
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