Road weight limits set on Virginia highways to curb freeze damage
The State Highway Department imposes temporary weight restrictions on Virginia roads. Twelve ton limits apply to Route 6 between Scottsville and U S Route 29, Route 16 south from Tazewell, and Route 50 near the West Virginia line. Eight ton limits cover Route 56 Linden to Mareham and Route 58 Volney to the county line. Secondary highways in Bland Botetourt Carroll Dickenson Floyd Franklin Giles Glocester Henry Montgomery Nelson Patrick Pittsylvania Pulaski Roanoke Stafford Tazewell and Wise receive eight ton limits. The Gran Chaco climate of Paraguay resembles southern Florida.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
Virginia
Scottsville
U. S Route 29
Tazewell
West Virginia
Linden
Mareham
Volney
Washington County
Bland
Botetourt
Carroll
Dickenson
Floyd
Franklin
Giles
Glocester
Henry Montgomery
Nelson
Patrick
Pittsylvania
Pulaski
Roanoke
Stafford
Wise
Polio Drive to Start in Wytheville Sunday
Wytheville launches the 1951 March of Dimes campaign on CBS radio with Basil O Connor opening a $50 million drive. His daughter Mrs Sidney Culver of White Post Va is among Virginia polio victims of 1950, when the county reported 186 cases and 17 deaths, the highest in the state.
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Wytheville
CBS
Basil O'Conor
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc
Sidney Culver
White Post
Virginia
Fairfax Annexation Suspended by Court
A court suspended a decree awarding 7.5 square miles of Fairfax County to the city of Alexandria. The stay lasts until the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals rules after Fairfax County petitions for appeal within 30 days. Alexandria had occupied the area since midnight December 31, drawing county complaints of intolerable conditions.
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Fairfax
City of
Alexandria
Fairfax County
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Paul Brown
Walter McCarthy
Arlington
Jeff Walter
Accomac
Woman in Nightgown Is Burned to Death
Miss Louise Barham aged 40 of Estabrook died after her nightgown ignited while she tended a furnace fire. Firemen believe she bent to clear embers and the gown caught fire, leading to fatal burns.
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Norfolk
Louise Barham
Estabrook
Barham
Roanoke Voters Reject Public Housing Cooperation
Roanoke residents vote 1 892 in favor and 5 009 opposed to cooperating with the Roanoke Development and Housing Authority in public housing. Council members opposed say they have another move planned, while the Housing Authority intends to proceed with two 300 unit projects despite the vote.
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Roanoke
Walter L. Young
Housing Authority
New Road Marking Plan Adopted in Virginia
Virginia adopts a new centerline marking plan reducing painted segments to 15 feet with a 25 foot skip, replacing 60 foot sections with a 60 foot skip in most areas. The change, to apply to all roads, may take five years to implement and requires new surfacing before repainting begins.
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Richmond
Virginia
J. L. Thomas
State Highway Department
Thomas
New Road Markings Cut Paint Use by 12,000 Gallons
In foggy or misty weather the 25 foot skip will be missed. Thonas says the updated policy will save about 12,000 gallons of paint annually once all roads comply.
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Thonas
Volunteers to Help Search for Missing Farmer
Volunteers have been mobilized to aid in the search for Filmore Jamison a 51 year old bachelor farmer who vanished from his home near here on December 18 Franklin and Henry County authorities will comb the area near the county line after draining 15 foot Snow Creek Lake and failing to find any trace of Jamison who had $2000 on his person when he disappeared Officials believe he may have been lured away and robbed and say both counties have exhausted all leads in the case.
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Rocky Mountp
Filmore Jamison
Here
Franklin
Henry
Jamison
New Patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital
New admissions include Mr. Billie L. Combs of 515 N Loudoun St and Mrs. Clifton Edwards of 131 Montague Ave. Also listed are Mr. William F. Fox, 1030 Berryville Ave. Jennifer Jane Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Walter D. Johnson, 203 N Kent St. Mrs. Peter Bly Strasburg. Mr. Arthur E Stoneburner of Edinburg. Mrs. William Mauck. Miss May Colleen Spaid of Yellow Springs W Va. Mrs. Lomax Parker of Stephens City. Mrs. Watson Orndorff of Wardensville W Va. Mr. Henry B. Lodge of Middleburg. Mr. James W. Mitchell of Middleburg. and Mrs. Charles Merriner of Gore.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Billie L. Combs
N. Loudoun St
Clifton Edwards
Montague Ave
William F. Fox
Berryville
Jennifer Jane Johnson
Walter D. Johnson
Kent St
Peter Bly
May Colleen Spaid
Yellow Springs
W. Va
Lomax Parker
Stephens City
Watson Orndorff
Wardensville
Henry B. Lodge
Middleburg
James W. Mitchell
Middlebury
Charles Merriner
Gore
Undefeated LIU Tops St Louis in 74 62 Victory
Long Island University remains undefeated with a 74 62 win over St Louis led by 6 9 forward Sherman White who scored 24 and grabbed key rebounds. The victory marks LIU's 10th straight and solidifies its ranking behind top teams in the AP poll.
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New York
Sherman White
Long Island University
Ed Hickey
St. Louis
Billikens
Liu
Hickey
Long Island
Associated Press
Duquesne
Cincinnati
LaSalle
Pennsylvania
Davidson
North Carolina State
Wolfpack
Historical Group To Meet At Clarke County
The Historical Society of Clarke County will hold a meeting Sunday at 3 30 at Lucky Hit the home of Mr and Mrs A MacKay Smyth near here Members will view the Lord Fairfax clock a gift from Miss Nellie Kennerly Greenway Court who gave it to the society to stay at Lucky Hit until a dedicated house or room is secured for it
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Historical Society of
Clarke County
A. MacKay Smyth
Lord Fairfax
Nellie Kennerly
Greenway Court
Kennerly
Historical Society
North Mountain Social Visits Report
North Mountain notes show Mr. Howard Allamong visiting relatives in the area last week. Mr and Mrs Arthur White called on Mr. Ivan Miller Thursday night and Mr. Thomas Rosenberger hosted visitors recently. On Sunday callers at Ray Allamong’s home included Carson Allamong, James Allamong and family, and Ivan Miller. Hugh and Earl Nesselrodt visited their mother, Mrs P E Nesselrodt, Saturday night, while Maude Adams visited her father, Mr W W Brewer, on Sunday.
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Ivan Miller
North Mountain
Howard Allamong
Washington
Arthur White
Thomas Rosenberger
Ray Allamong
Carson Allamong
James Allamong
Ivan Mille
Hugh and
Earl Nesselrodt
P. E. Nesselrodt
Maude Adams
W. W. Brewer
Tibet Isolated by Limited Outside Communications
Tibet relies on a handful of state owned wireless sets and a single telephone line to northern India for contact with the outside world, leaving limited channels for information and liaison.
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Tibet
India
Advertisement for Petersons Ointment Offers Quick Relief
An ad promotes Petersons Ointment as fast relief for itchy irritated skin with pimples and red blotches. A 40 cent box is available at druggists with a money back delight guarantee if not satisfied.
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Peterson
Montan Wax Extracted From Lignite Used In Records And Polishes
Montan wax sourced from lignite is used in phonograph records shoe polish and electrical insulation. The material’s extraction process ties to fuel byproducts and industrial applications across multiple sectors.
Growth of Group Life Insurance Promises Security for Employees
Interest in employee security drives the rise of group life insurance in the United States as employers and insurers expand coverage. The trend shows companies adopting plans to protect workers and families amid evolving labor protections and economic uncertainties.
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United States
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