Roads and Bridges Grow Across Virginia in 1952
The Virginia State Highways Department reported 150 miles of new roads and 30 bridges built in 1952. Major projects included four lane upgrades on US 1 Glebe Road in Arlington, US 60 Newport News, US 60 at Newport News, and US 13 north of Accomac. Work completed in districts covered 25 miles of roadway and three bridges costing about 2.9 million dollars.
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Glebe
Arington
Potomac
Roanoke
Burg
Buffolk District
Accomac
Blackwater River
Emporia
Virginia Beach Boulevard
Newport News
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Union
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Baseball in Australia Shows Mixed Skills and Odd Traditions
An American observer reports on a Adelaide exhibition where 16 U.S. league clubs visit, noting the stark uniforms and unfamiliar pregame rituals. The writer contrasts amateurish play with the potential for growth as Australian youths gain exposure to strong American teams.
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Adelaide
Ieee Cena
Sh Weenes Sa
Unemployment in Red Canyon Reported in Hong Kong
Over 130 000 registered unemployed workers in Canton Hong Kong say dispatches. The city with a pre war population of about 112 million faces a labor program by the Red administrative council. Sing Tao Jih Pao notes 1 000 unemployed men will be sent every ten days to work projects elsewhere. Tartars of Russia are described as remnants of the Mongol invasion.
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Hong Kong
Canton
South China
Red Administrative Council
Sing Tao Jih Pao
Blood Donation Urgency Amid National Emergency
Amid Korea tensions a national emergency sparks a blood shortage with thousands wounded awaiting transfusions. Call to donate immediately, highlighting blood as a priceless, painless gift with no substitute.
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Korea
Football Coaches Finalize New Code of Ethics
College football coaches near completion of a strict code of ethics with adoption expected Friday. Critics from an opposing group protest a section banning entry to dressing rooms within 18 minutes after games. NCAA TV committee met but made no public statement. hall of fame re elected officers and planned a million dollar shrine at Rutgers. baseball coaches discussed a national tournament likely in Omaha in June.
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Colle
Carl Snavely
University of North Carolina
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America
Enrs
NCAA
Football Hall
DiMaggio Seen Certain to Make Hall of Fame
New York reports indicate DiMaggio is favored for election in his first year on the Hall of Fame ballot. Early returns show strong support from writers for the Yankee center fielder, whose 16 year major league career included ten pennants.
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Hall of Fame
New York
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Yankee
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Itcher
al Simmons
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Musial Signs New $80,000 Contract With Cardinals
Stan Musial signed an $80,000 contract to remain with the St. Louis Cardinals for 1968. The veteran outfielder noted he is still among baseball’s highest paid players, recalling his early $65 monthly pay when he started with W. W. Va. in the Mountain States League years ago.
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Cardinals
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