Harrison's First Year Seen Smooth Despite Bills Ahead
Albertis Harrison Jr. marks one year as Virginia governor with a calm early term. The General Assembly passed most of his agenda, aiding industrial growth and reinforcing ties to the Byrd organization. Signs of potential trouble loom as a pending proposal, including a drunken driving bill and reapportionment questions, could spark later storms.
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Virginia Bids Invited for Highway Projects Branched Statewide
Sealed bids are invited by the Virginia Department of Highways for multiple road and bridge contracts across Spotsylvania Roanoke Wythe Franklin Shenandoah and other counties. Plans are on file at Richmond and district offices. Bid guarantees and compliance with state standards required. The winner faces public project hours rules and potential tax policy debates during a pivotal government session.
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Mine Workers Seek Arbitration ruling in Virginia case
The UMWA District 50 and Local 15126 ask the U S District Court in Richmond to compel Titmus Optical Co Inc Petersburg to arbitrate a grievance by Wilbert E Pope who was laid off. The contract includes a clause requiring arbitration under certain conditions and a hearing date has not yet been set.
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Petersburg
Wilbert E. Pope
Work of Christ Revived by Thomas Nelsons in 1918 edition
A long out of print classic, The Work of Christ by Robert S. Franks, has been revised and released by Thomas Nelson and Sons. The reissue highlights historic Christian history and doctrine in a renewed edition.
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Robert Frost Improves After Heart Attack
The condition of poet Robert Frost, 88, hospitalized after a heart attack during recovery from a December 10 operation, was reported as improved. Doctors disclosed he had surgery to remove a urinary tract obstruction, described as completely successful, with convalescence progressing well.
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Boston
Mussells
York County Votes to Open First Liquor Store Since Prohibition
YORKTOWN AP Voters approved York County becoming the first area since Prohibition to permit liquor sales. The referendum approved whisky beer and wine with margins of 971 755 for whisky 975 765 for beer and 970 763 for wine. Poquoson did not participate.
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Siamese Twins Under Study For Surgery
Siamese twin girls born to the wife of an Arkansas Air Force airman are under medical study to determine if they can be separated by surgery. The twins, totaling 12% pounds at birth, are joined at a portion of their chests and abdomens. They were delivered by cesarean at Blytheville Air Force Base on Christmas Day.
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Beef Roasts and Hams Take Center Stage For Holiday Meals
The Associated Press reports beef roasts and hams lead New Year's weekend menus with turkeys remaining strong for Christmas. Eastern chains offer rib roasts at 1.05 a pound and whole fresh hams at 0.53, smoked hams at 0.59. Prices for turkeys hold steady. Fish and citrus supplies remain ample with regional variations. Dairy eggs and produce are generally good buys, with regional price patterns affecting beef cuts and restaurant demand in the West.
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Lupton Shop Reopens After Fire Damages Plant
Lupton Equipment Company resumes operations after a Saturday fire. The shop moved to the main office warehouse while the fire mostly damaged the building. one crawler tractor and one garden tractor burned, others minorly damaged. Shockey & Sons, Inc. to prepare renovation estimate.
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Crocodiles Face Extinction Threat in Uganda Park
In Murchison Falls Big Game Park near Fort Portal poachers, aided by suspected business syndicates, hunt crocodiles for skins. Col. C. D. Trimmer warns of potential loss to tourism and wildlife conservation as police struggle to control night-time poaching.
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Twins Transferred to Memphis Hospital in Stable Condition
San Diego, California, was reported in good condition. The twins, escorted by a nurse and two doctors, were moved to a Memphis hospital on Wednesday for further care.
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Californians Plan Celebration Over Population Lead
California officials urging a four day California First celebration as New York contests the state’s claim to the nation’s largest population. Governor Brown proclaims a holiday for 120,000 civil servants while some cities observe, others reject the extra day off.
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Brake Shoe Co. Purchases Canadian Firm
The American Brake Shoe Company buys Stanwyck Coil Products Ltd. of Hawkesbury Ontario. Stanwyck makes electronic coils and components for radio TV and mobile communications. It employs about 125 people and will operate as Jarry Electronics Division of Jarry Hydraulic Limited, a Canadian subsidiary.
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