Virginia notices jail for students failing to file
Virginia officials move to jail university students who do not file required property declarations. The board listens to county residents about property tax levies while university counsel W Allen Perkins examines the levy and tests a case if needed. Local officials in Roanoke Richmond Lynchburg and Norfolk report on hearings and demographic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Robinson
W. Allen Perkins
Charlottes
Ville
Arange
Sheriff’s Sale Terms of Cash Auction
A sheriff sale notice states terms of sale are cash with Robert L. DeHaven as the sheriff and Coleman Dunn serving as auctioneer. The fragment notes cash payment and identifies the local sheriff office and auctioneer.
Mrs. Cora Beatty Dies in Pittsburgh at 90
Mrs. Cora Hamnett Beatty aged 90, widow of John W. Beatty, former Carnegie art gallery director, died at her home in Pittsburgh. She and family summersed in Clarke County near Millwood. survived by daughter Miss Helen Beatty of Millwood and son John W. Beatty Jr. of Pittsburgh. Funeral services set in Pittsburgh Monday with interment to follow.
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Cora Hamnett Beatty
Richland Lane
Pittsburgh
John W. Beatty
Carnegie Art Gallery
Beatty
Clarke County
Clarke
Winchester Ii Ts
Helen Beatty
Black Penny
Millwood
John W. Beatty Jr
Richmond Fireman Freed on $5000 Bond in Wife Killing
Leonard F. Humphries a Richmond city fireman was released from jail on a $5000 bond after his arraignment on a charge of killing his wife Dorothy Humphries 22 at their home after she was found with another man. Jun ius G. Taylor 25 was wounded and remained hospitalized at the Medical College of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Leonard F. Humphries
Anniece
Humphries
Guerteen
Medical College of Virginia Hospital
International vote on Jerusalem partition reaches 38 14
In a U N General Assembly debate the 100000 Jews in Jerusalem would form an underground fighting group. Thirteen Latin American committee members opposed U N rule delaying decision. Final tally 38 14 with seven abstentions. United States and Britain opposed every project. Russia led by the Soviet bloc backed national control. Yugoslavia voted against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
U.N
Fordee
U. S
Britain
United States
Stein
Israel
Jordan
Abdullah
U. N
Russia
Soviet Union
Yugoslavia
Tal
December 17 to 31 sale notices at local properties
A condensed directory lists auctions and estate sales including State Hill Fruit Farms noon December 17 two miles northeast and Newton W on December 17 at 10 a.m. and the Estate of John W Reed at the Frederick County Court House frontage December 31 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hill
Newton W
John W. Reed
Frederick County Court House
Italy Plans Broad Land Reform Drive in Next Parliament
Emilio Colombo, Under Secretary for Agriculture, said Italy will push a large land reform program after technical studies. The plan envisions 3,700,000 acres for 250,000 landless families, gains in tenancy contracts, and expanded irrigation with 120 million ERF funds.
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New York
Italy
Sicily
Emilio Colombo
East Eighty-fourth Street
Signor Klem
Signor Colombo
Lucania
United States
Peete Aled de Gasperi Lo
Colombo
Calabria
Chiang Given Good Chance To Hold Island of Formosa
Seymour Topping reports from Washington on the potential for Chiang Kai-shek to defend Formosa. If Nationalists repel a communist attack, U.S. aid and policy support could resume, backed by concerns over Formosa’s strategic role and the Nationalist leadership reforms needed to sustain resistance.
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Chiang
Formosa
Seymour Topping
Associated Press
China
United States
Washington
Far East
Topping
South China
State Department
Laster
U. 8
Truman
Congress
U. S
Redheld
Pad his payroll and flee after train transfer
Thomas padding his office payroll with non working employes and collecting for himself more than $8000, had his last contact with reporters during the brief transfer from train to auto at Bridge. He would answer one question about his wife's chances to succeed him in Congress. "I think she'll win," he replied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Congress
Defense officials dispute Air Force remarks on atomic access
Defense department officials declined comment on a statement by Mr Mitchell about bombing targets. William Frye said he has no knowledge of the basis of the remarks and that during his service the individual did not have access to atomic energy information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
William Frye
Aero of Public Information
Mitchell
Department
Watering houseplants: tepid water preferred by plant scientists
Plant scientists in Los Angeles advise using tepid water for houseplants to prevent shock. Cold water can stress roots while warm water may promote disease. tepid, room temperature water supports steady growth.
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L.A
Adenauer Calls for German Troops in European Army
West Germany's Chancellor Konrad Adenauer urged German representation in a future European army, arguing only German forces can guarantee security. He warned allied disapproval but proposed German contingents be equal partners within a European federation, excluding mercenaries.
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Koenigswinter
Germany
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Christian Democratic
CDU
High Commission
Bonn
Wilhelm Wegener
UMW Seeks More Coal Contracts After Wage Rise
United Mine Workers leaders say negotiators are signing more coal contracts and expect additional tonnage to join next week. Current agreements cover operators producing 9,162,900 tons annually with a 95 cent daily wage boost to 15 dollars and welfare fund increases from 20 to 35 cents per ton plus a trustee setup aligned with the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Lewis
Handley Bandsmen Take State Tests
One hundred ten pupils from Winchester to Harrisonburg and intermediate points traveled to Handley high school for All Virginia Concert band auditions. Judges were Sharon House, Lucille Marshall, and Phil Fuller. From Handley 41 instrumentalists qualified under band leader H Gaylen Strance.
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Winchester
Harrisonburg
Woodewok
All Virginia
Handley High School
Sharon House
Lane High School
Charlottesville
Lucille Marshall
Phil Fuller
Fairfax High School
Handley
H. Gaylen Strance
Mental hospital spending and staffing rise in state budget
The governor notes a biennial mental hospital budget around 2.61 million dollars annually and a 32.1 percent rise in support staff from 1942 to 1949. Patient numbers grew from 10 660 in 1939 to 11 966 in 1949, with the system prioritizing funding despite gradual improvements and limits on revenue.
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General Assembly
Glass fiber strand rivals steel strength in tiny scale
A strand of glass fiber, about 15 times finer than human hair, may be stronger than steel. The note discusses extraordinary strength possible in ultra thin materials and their potential applications.
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Hospital Assn
Roanoke
W. J
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Virginia Hospital
Homer
Evelyn Heath
Nassaowadox
FCC
Erichmond
Lynchburg
James
Buena Vista
James River
Craig
B. R. Lemon
Troutville
W. A. Reid
Glasgow
Goshen Pass
E.G. Coiner
Norfolk
Mary Coiner Rodes
Here
Emanuel Church
Greenwood
Charles Howard Culpepper
Culpeper
Emmett Gordon Coiner
Isville
Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Co
Virginia
Order of the Golden Rule
Robert L. DeHaven
Sheriff's Sale
Robert L. Behaven
Coleman Dunn
Sheriff’s Sale
San Tor
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
City Building Materials A &. A
J. W. Beatty
New Holland
Baler
Thomas
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Martinsburg Pike
Bio Speciel Ty
Farmall
H” Tractor
METRO
McCormick
C. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
UMW
Atla Voy
Brazil
the Food Center
Loudoun St
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Best Car
Heatwolk Motor CO
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Miller’s Hardware
N. Main St
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