Governor urges design and equipment study for Virginia schools
The Virginia commission on state and local revenues and expenditures is asked to probe architectural standards and technical equipment for public schools. The governor wants this included in a spot-check of ten year construction needs, with a $396 million projected capital outlay and careful study to ensure wise use of funds.
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Richmond
Virginia Commission On State
Garland Gray
Waverly
Purse Missing at Movie With $6000 Stolen in Cleveland
Mrs Hazel Albright told police she dozed in a Cleveland theater and woke to find more than 6000 dollars gone from her purse. She had withdrawn 9000 dollars from a Pittsburgh bank after selling her home and kept 6000 to 7000 dollars in a wallet inside the purse since July.
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Vanderbilt Gifts $50,000 to Shenandoah County Hospital Fund
Harold S. Vanderbilt of Mount Airy Farm south of Mt. Jackson contributed another 50 000 bringing his total to 140 000 for the Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Assn building fund. Total contributions reach 391 849 not counting over 300 000 in state and federal allocations. Building committee plans to call for bids by May 1. Directors elected will meet Tuesday to organize. Ancient Romans used incense daily in private and public rites.
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Harold S. Vanderbilt
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Mt. Jackson
Shenandoah County
Goode Opposes Poll Tax Abolition in Vote Law Changes
Virgil H. Goode of Rockingham County announces a statewide campaign to oppose proposed constitutional amendments linking poll tax abolition to voting rights. He calls the amendments a political wolf in sheep's clothing and warns voters about plans to replace the poll tax with new voting rules. The November ballot will decide the changes affecting voter registration and election oversight.
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Danville
Virginia
Virgil H. Goode
Rockymount
Franklin County Commonwealth
General Assembly
Goode
Board of Elections
Goode Opposes Federal Oil Tax Move and Poll Tax Links
Goode argues against a federal oil tax and warns it could spur state reforms. He favors abolition of the oil tax by state action and vows support from Assembly members and groups for an anti amendment campaign. He rejects replacing the poll tax with a harsher requirement.
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Goode
General Assembly
How age affects height in men and women
The U S Public Health Service notes height loss depends on body build and health with age. People are about 1 to 1 1/2 inches shorter at night than in the morning. Roughly, the average man is 4 to 5 inches shorter at age 60 than 30, and women shrink proportionately.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Retirement Act Hearing Draws 800 State Workers in Richmond
More than 800 state employees are expected for Virginia retirement act commission’s first public hearing in the State Capitol. The session will likely fill the Senate chamber as 19 speakers present appeals for larger benefits and broader eligibility. The commission, chaired by J. B. Woodward Jr., will hear proposals including a $2500 maximum retirement with earnings up to $5000, service credits, and aging and disability provisions. A tax exemption note follows, clarifying no extra exemption for blind dependents over 65.
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Richmond
Virginia Retirement Act Commission
Legislative Commission
Senate
US citizens living abroad and fur production demand
The Department of State estimated on January 1 1948 that 336 231 United States citizens lived abroad. The United States, though a leading fur producer, does not meet more than half its domestic fur demand.
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United States
Department of State
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