Primary Highway Construction Projects Listed
The Virginia State highway department lists 1950 primary highway work prioritizing stage construction and modernization under the 20 year plan. Projects include bottleneck removals on R 287 in Loudoun, R 236 near Annandale, R 244 between Annandale and Bailey's Cross Roads, and new bridges on R 256 R 39 and R 259. continuing work on R 20 R 15 R 11 and R 60. urban programs in Waynesboro and Roanoke. about 20 million dollars for primary construction with 21 million for secondary and 8 million for maintenance. costs per mile cited.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
Lovetus- Ville
Loudoun County
Annandale
Fairfax County
Bailey’s
South River
Grottoes
Maury River
Rockbridge Baths
Lynville Creek
Way
Charlottesville
Scottsville
Haymarket
Staunton
Lexington
Clifton Forge
Covington
Island Ford
Radford
Frederick County Approaches Period of Balanced Farming
Frederick County moves toward a balanced farming system with diversification beyond fruit trees. Livestock, poultry, and dairying rise as poultry production more than triples since 1940, beef cattle and hog numbers increase, sheep fall slightly, and dairy herds grow to about 6500. Pasture yields and grazing seasons extend, with more than 8000 additional pasture acres and 3000 extra hay acres, while grain crops decline.
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I. Fred Stine
Frederick County
Baem
Bente
Bidault Wins Confidence Vote in French Assembly
Premier George Bidault secured a confidence vote in the National Assembly by a 302 to 295 margin. The motion approved raises industrial production tax from 12.5 to 13.5 percent to fund Bidault’s 1950 budget, with Communists and De Gaulle followers voting against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
George Bidault
National Assembly
Charles de Gaulle
Bidault
Hope Tops Crosby As Box-office King
In 1949 motion picture Herald survey Bob Hope dethrones Crosby after five years as top star. Crosby falls to second, with Abbott and Costello tying for third as other leading comedists also near the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Tops Crosby
Crosby
Bob Hope
Hope
Motion Picture Herald
Abbot and
Costello
Handley Band Joins Tri State Clinic at Martinsburg Armory
Handley high school new players listed among 15 bands invited to the second annual Tri State Band clinic to be held at Martinsburg armory in January 2021. Schools from Maryland and West Virginia participate including Hagerstown Frederick Grantsville Petersburg Parson Welch Berkeley Springs Hedgesville Weston Charles Town Martinsburg Romney Franklin Moorefield Wardensville and others. Eugene J. Weigel of Ohio State University directs the 125 piece clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Martinsburg Armory
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Frederick
Grantsville
Petersburg
Parsons
Welch
Berkeley Springs
Hedgesville
Weston
Charles Town
Hinton
Martinsburg
W. Va
Romney
Franklin
Moorefield
Wardensville
Eugene J. Weigel
Ohio State University
Hepn
Income tax forms arrive for Virginia residents and Christmas delay
Uncle Sam begins mailing over 400 000 Virginia income tax forms as Christmas memories linger. Forms are promised in due time though some doubt simplification. Also note garbage collection shifts for January 2 holiday and a VFW special meeting to vote on purchasing a new home.
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Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
Richmond
Bureau of Infernal Revenue
Virginia
Sam
Mportant
VFW
Judge H C Leigh Dies at Danville 64
Judge Henry Carrington Leigh of Danville Corporation court died in a rut last night at 64. Ill since summer after an operation he had been hospitalized much of the time. Born at Clarkesville he grew up in Halifax where his father practiced law before the family moved to Danville in 1905. Harry F. Byrd then governor appointed Leigh as corporation court judge in 1927 and he served continuously since.
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Danville
Henry Carrington Leigh
Danville Corporation Court
Leigh
Clarkesville
Halifax
William Leigh
Harry F. Byrd
Burke Defense Plan Critic Placed on Admirals List
Vice Adm. Gerald F. Bogan shifted from his Pacific fleet command to shore duty in Jacksonville while Capt. Arleigh A. Burke and 21 other officers were nominated for promotion to rear admiral. The shuffle follows a Navy morale controversy tied to unification policy and hearings led by the House Armed Services Committee. Denfeld’s status was not updated in the list, and Crommelin's actions continued to draw scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
Adm
Gerald F. Bogan
House Committee
Pacific
Arleigh A. Burke
Navy
Congress
Senate
Bogan
Matthews
Denfield
John G Eee
Crommelin
House Armed Service Committee
Army
Air Force
Denfeld
Naval Operations
Defense Johnson
Rent Control Faces Shift to States in Truman Plan
A White House official indicated administration housing proposals may move to state administration, with President Truman seeking continued federal ceilings in some form. The plan aims to reduce congressional opposition and expand low and middle income housing while retaining federal oversight to curb severe gouging if needed. Staunton and Harrisonburg area rent advisory boards meanwhile urged April 1 end to local rent control, awaiting national housing expediter action.
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Congress
Truman
Mittee
White House
Washington
Senator Sparkman
D-Ala
Sparkman
Staunton
Augusta
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Staunton-Harrisonburg
Social Security Office Marks 34 Anniversary Here
Winchester office celebrates its third anniversary with added staff and growing benefits. Nelson notes 6725 new cards issued in the area including Virginia and West Virginia counties. Monthly retirement and survivors payments reach significant totals, while delays in claims continue to hinder benefits.
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Winchester
Harry A. Neam
Wilmer E. Dunn
Artinsburg
Virgie Lee Adams
Lois B. Carper
Nelson
H. J
Frederick, Warren
Shenandoah
Page
Clarke
Virginia
Berkeley, Morgan and Jefferson
West Virginia
Central Office of the
Social Security Administration
Newberry
Hicks Named New Teacher at SVA County School
Jerry D. Hicks of Hagerstown is named to Shenandoah Valley Academy county school's faculty to replace Mrs. Margaret Christiohn of Winchester who resigned before Christmas. Hicks, a Bridgewater graduate and former service member, will lead seventh and eighth grade classes.
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Jerry D. Hicks
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Valley Academy County School
Margaret Christiohn
Winchester
Mr. Hicks
Bridgewater
Armed Services
Dr M Schafer Back In Office January Third
Chiropodist Dr M Schaffer will resume practice in his office on January 3. Phone contact 3636.
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Arthur M. Jackel
N. Loudoun St
Thousand Yule Cards Undeliverable at P O
Postmaster Carl Campbell reports more than 1000 local patrons in Winchester did not receive Christmas cards due to improper addresses or insufficient postage. About 300 cards mailed unused postage and many addressed incorrectly or to large cities with Winchester streets.
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Winchester
Carl Campbell
Campbell
China to conscript Formosans to defend island
Formosa authorities announce 35 000 Formosans aged 20 to 29 will be drafted to defend the island amid hostile landing attempts. U S moves to reinforce Far East fleet with Boxer carrier task group and a broader Asiatic policy plan face approval by President Truman after NSC deliberations.
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China
Isle
U.S
Formosa
Matsu Island
John M. Hightower
Ole Ees
United Tes
Farast
Boxer
Philippines
Truman
National Security Council
Mr. Truman
State
Defense Departments
India Recognizes Chinese Red Government Breaks Ties With Chiang
New Delhi reports India recognizes Maoist government in Peiping and ends diplomatic relations with Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist regime. Burma also switches allegiance as Colombo talks approach. Reasons cited include consolidation of control, public support, and legitimacy of the new regime.
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India
New Delhi
Chiang Kai-shek
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mao Tze-tung
Burma
Peiping
Commonwealth Foreign Ministers
Colombo
Ceylon
Commonwealth
Taft Moves to Stop Nationwide Chain Letter Donations
Senator Taft of Ohio announces efforts to halt a nationwide chain letter fundraising drive soliciting recipients to donate one dollar to his re election expenses and to forward the letter to ten others. Taft says he and aides had no part in the idea and are trying to stop it amid concerns of labor spending against him.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Cincinnati
Organized Labor
Corn War Losers Seek Renewal Two-state Contest
Virginia won the corn war against North Carolina by yield per acre 47 bushels to 35. Governor Kerr Scott presented Virginia's silver loving cup to Governor Tuck. Scott said rivals will challenge next year and both governors praised the contest's benefits.
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Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
South
Old Dominion
Tuck
W. Kerr Scott
Scott
Growers face decision to hold or sell apples this year
Growers debate whether to hold or sell the 1948 apple crop as storage values dip to 1.35 to 1.50 a box. H W Butler Jr expects to move 35 000 bushels stored and notes mixed demand for Delicious and other varieties. USDA price proposals, school lunch program moves, and weak Christmas buying shape the gamble.
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H. W. Butler Jr
Butlers
Butler
USDA
Nanling
Port of Embarkation
Baltimore
Panama
Winchester
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Westee
Doctor Seeks Vindication In Mercy Death Case
William H. Craig, county solicitor, said Dr. Sander admitted in court there was no malice in the act and described the patient’s death after an injection as an act of mercy. Dr. Biron, visiting a patient at the Manchester institution, pleaded innocent to a first degree murder charge and was held without bail pending grand jury action.
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William H
Biron
William Craig
Sander
Manchester
Dartmouth
Craig
Five Day Weather Outlook for Virginia
Five day forecast covers Saturday through Wednesday. Expect periods of rain developing late Saturday with warmer temperatures and variable cloud cover across the region. Widespread rainfall chances taper by midweek with scattered showers possible.
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Virginia
Mother Attends Son's Golden Wedding Fete
Salisbury Mills New York December 30 Mrs Margaret Cawein 92 attends her son John and his wife N Deuene golden wedding celebration. About 60 guests, with Mrs Cawein as the oldest attendee. Social note mentions local preparations and a communal party atmosphere.
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Son
Salisbury Mills
N. Y
Margaret Cawein
John
Mare Garet
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Martinsburg Clinic
Hha
H.C. Leigh
Burke
Defense Plan
Social Security Office
P. O
Winchester Armory
Inel
Esso Village
Hong Kong
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