Virginia Faces Key Split Over Eastern National Park Site
Reports indicate North Carolina and Tennessee plan to unite on a site location for the proposed Eastern National Park, likely in Virginia's Blue Ridge, as the Southern Appalachian Park Commission prepares its recommendation. Virginia leaders vow unity with neighboring states to back the Blue Ridge choice and to counter Virginia’s rivals in Congress.
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Virginia urged to standardize farm building plans
A Virginia survey finds many farm buildings cost millions but are poorly designed. It urges free distribution of plans, study of materials and power designs, and cooperation with architects and suppliers to create buildings that fit rural life and improve communities.
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American Institute of Architects
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Wheat Ranks Third In Acreage Among Virginia Crops
Virginia agricultural officials report wheat ranks third in acreage among crops. The Tidewater area grows little wheat while the Shenandoah Valley yields surplus. A five year program urges slow planting increases, lime and phosphate soil treatment, certified seed production, and disease control.
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Loston Herald Quote on Art and Race
A fragment from the Loston Herald reflects on art as a lost skill and notes that true discernment in society has waned when race issue dominates public thought. The line imagines an ideal of thoughtful culture long in decline.
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Death of Col Richardson Ends Land Office Era
Col Richard son registrar of the Land Office for 28 years died at 75. The Virginia General Assembly previously ordered the office duties absorbed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth and then by the Superintendent of the State. Funeral services were held at noon, with interment at Hollywood Cemetery.
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House Votes to Bar Pistols From Mails
The House voted to exclude from the mails pistols revolvers and other concealed firearms. Proponents say the measure strengthens state police powers, reduces crime and blocks mail order sales without hindering legitimate dealers and manufacturers.
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80 Year-Olds Take up Boxing to Stay Fit in Atlanta
In Atlanta on December 18 Miss Joe Davidson 77 and Mrs. Ahn Peabody 80, both residents of the Old Ladies Home, began sparring for exercise after news of an upcoming boxing match to benefit the home.
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