Moore Wins Strong Support for Term in Virginia Senate
Moore secured the nomination by a 97 to 0 vote as delegates from multiple districts backed him. The ceremony included oath administration by Justice John W. Eggleston and remarks on recent Senate declines and leadership changes.
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Moore
Robert Whitehead
Nelson
Wilym H. Irvine
Campbell
DeJarnette, Cambles
Wise
Boschen
Richmond
R. B. Davis
Halifax
Delamater Davis
Norfolk City
E. Griffith Dodson
John W. Eggleston
Supreme Court of Appeals
House
Virginia House Debates Poll Tax Repeal Proposal
The article details moves to allow Senate rules and the election of Charles A Overton Jr as sergeant at arms. It lists several pages and names and notes a poll tax repeal bill by Robert Whitehead and Victor P Wilson to constitutional convention. The plan would limit the convention to abolishing poll tax, abolishing taxing power, and imposing a head tax of 1.50 on most adults.
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Senate
L. Preston Collins
Dr. Kendig
John Jeter
Will Jeter
Thomas W. Gregory
Charles Graves
Edward Breeden
Norfolk
Commission
Breeden
Charles A. Overton Jr
Richmond
R. M. Johnson
Alexander Hudgins Jr
Louard Burnette
Robert Godrick
Robert W. Mann
J. Lee Reeves Jr
Robert C. Wrenn
John A. Hess
House of Delegates
Robert Whitehead
Nelson County
Victor P. Wilson
Hampton
Whitehead
Virginia
Freighter Escort Under US Naval Protection Rules
During daylight hours they stayed within about 200 yards of the freighter as U S destroyers operate under Vice Admiral Russell S Berkey orders to safeguard American shipping beyond the three mile limit but not inside Chinese waters They may escort to any repair port except ports blockaded by Chinese Nationalists aiming to halt traffic to Communist ports.
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U. S
Adm
Russell S. Berkey
Winchester council debates subdivision ordinance and plats
Power Co. News notes first and second readings of an amendment to the subdivision ordinance focusing on corner properties. A plat for southwest Winchester development, owned by Sullivan Danley Himelright and Lupton, west of Valley Ave. and south of Miller St., is approved for recordation pending deeds approval by city solicitor Dabney Watts. The council also approves a subdivision contract with Hamman to improve Jefferson St. south side extending 477 feet west of Handley Ave with eight provisions.
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Winchester
B. M. Sullivan
F. W. Danley
C. H. Himelright
McSherry Lupton
Valley Ave
Miller St
Dabney Watts
Milljer
B. H. Hamman
Jefferson St
Handley Ave
City moves to build water and sewer lines on Woodland Ave
Mayor Clowe on final reading of an ordinance to fund water and sewer line work, with repayment the year after full revenue is realized on seven lots. A public hearing is set next council meeting. An office building for Dr Thomas McKeen of Saltville Va is proposed near W Cork and Lee Streets with a 30000 cost.
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M. B. Clowe
Civic and Local Improvements Committee
Woodland Ave
Clowe
Cork St
Lee St
Thomas McKeen
Saltville
Lewis Clowser
Acorn Heights
Police and Justice Court
Commissioner of Revenue Office
Taylor Barr
Daniel Leatherman
Council
Moore's long service shapes Virginia politics and budgets
The article profiles E. B. Moore Jr a key Virginia legislator and ally of governors. It notes his chairmanship of major committees including privileges and elections finance and economy and rules plus service on budget advisory bodies and tax study groups. It also mentions his family background and a quiz ending with crumb.
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Sions
Advisory Legislative Council
Governor’s Advisory Board
Tax Study Commission
House Democratic Caucus
Moore
Virginia
E. B. Moore
Savoy
Washington
Berryville
Blackburn
Moores
Arthur Cash
Madison
Wis
Bruce Nelson
Iowa City
Margaret Moore
Mc. Holyoke
South Hadley
Mass
P F Snapp Dies in Stephens City
P F Snapp 83 died at his Stephens City home after a long illness. Born in Frederick County he was a retired steel worker and member of a Philadelphia Presbyterian church. Surviving are his widow Mrs Cora B Riding Snapp a brother and four sisters. Funeral 2 pm Friday from his Stephens City residence with Rev J A Figg and Rev A H Boozer officiating. Interment Green Hill cemetery. Pallbearers include Charles E Staples and Ray M Cou.
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P. Franklin Snapp
Stephens City
Frederick County
John
Martha Everly Snapp
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Cora B. Riding Snapp
Luther Snapp
Edna Snapp
J. A. Figg
A. H. Boozer
Green Hill Cemetery
Charles E. Staples
Ray M. Cou
Remains to be moved from Jones Funeral Home to residence
The remains of Phillip Frye Hunter R. Bar ley Norman L. Carbaugh and George W. Glaize will be removed from Jones funeral home to the late residence this evening.
Miners Debate Taft Hartley Repeal and Strikes
Rep. Jacobs of Indiana, a former labor attorney, urged invoking Taft Hartley while also backing repeal. He has long supported repeal and has introduced a bill to limit industry wide strikes.
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Rep
Jacobs
D-Ind
Trust Not Educational In His Opinion Judge Marshall
A courtroom opinion by Judge Marshall addresses statutes for creating perpetual trusts. The discussion centers on whether such trusts meet legal definitions and public policy, clarifying the bounds of estate planning under current statutes.
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Marshall
Court notes will charity misapplied funds for education
Judge Marshall questions a Henry charity intended to aid John Kerr school children with about five dollars each Easter and Christmas. He doubts the money will be used for education and orders a commissioner to identify heirs and their shares in the imprecisely named funds.
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Henry
John Kerr School
Marshall
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