Legislator Pope Fights For Virginia Sales Tax Plan
Richmond scene notes longtime advocate Sam Pope pursues a statewide sales tax to fund state needs. Despite repeated committee rejections since 1946, many legislators expect the tax to come in 1958 as a windfall for state finances. Pope farms 1000 acres near Drewryville and serves on church and charity boards as he promotes tax equity.
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Pope
General Assembly
Southampton
House Finance Committee
Virginia
Drewryville
C. H. Morrissett
Drewryville Methodist
In Loving Memory of Mrs Smith J Pugh
A memorial note from daughter Mrs Mary E Lockhart and granddaughter Mary Kathryn Lockhart honors Mrs Smith J Pugh who died January 25 1924 and notes lasting memories and devotion across generations.
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Mary E. Lockhart
Mary Kathryn Lockhart
In Memoriam Bennett Parents Remembrance Note
In loving memory of Thomas Bennett and Virginia Bennett who died years apart. Their children Jerry Agnes Emma and Elmer share verses about grief, faith, and hope of reunion in Heavenly peace. The message depicts enduring sorrow, cherished memories, and timeless love from their family.
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Jerry
Agnes
Emma
Elmer
In memory of Mable C Curry from Curry family
In loving memory of our dear mother daughter and sister Mable C Curry who passed away one year ago January 22 1955. Our hearts hold the loss and our faith asks for strength to bear it. God took you home but you linger in our hearts. Mr and Mrs Henry B Curry Stephens City VA and family express their sorrow.
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Mable C. Curry
Mrs
Henry B. Curry
Stephens City
Parade Planning Dinner Draws 70 Representatives from 35 Areas
More than 70 representatives from 35 communities in Virginia West Virginia and Maryland will attend the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival parade planning dinner in Winchester. Howard H Shock er will host the event at the George Washington Hotel at 6 pm to discuss area participation in the Grand Feature parade.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Winchester
Shenandoah
Chamber of Commerce
Shenandoah and Potomac Area
Shenandoah Valley
Berryville
Monterey
Bath County
Roanoke
West Virginia Panhandle
Charles Town
Harpers Ferry
Wardensvile
Petersburg
Potomac Valle
Frostburg
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Frederick
Brunswick
Pope Recommends Sales Tax Sparked by Headlines
A Richmond observer recalls seeing a newspaper headline claiming the Pope recommended a sales tax. The man questions why religious leaders would involve themselves in taxation rather than lawmakers handling tax policy.
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Richmond
Vox Populi
Wilson Recalled For Questioning On Defense Budget
Secretary of Defense Wilson was recalled by a House Appropriations subcommittee to answer questions on the 35 percent of the federal budget for defense for the next fiscal year. Rep. Cannon pressed for details on Soviet and U S military power, and the session followed a prior exchange accusing Wilson of an uncooperative attitude.
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Wilson
Washngton
House
Rep. Cannon
D-Mo
Cannon
Mr. Wilson
Defense
Rep. Mahon
D-Tex
Defense Department
United States
Pentagon
Taxpayer Aid Scheduled Here On Special Days
The Winchester IRS offers a series of special taxpayer assistance days through April 16 with full staff on Saturdays and weekdays. A self help system provides chairs tables pencils and forms while agents answer questions. The plan aims to speed service reduce costs and teach taxpayers how to prepare and file returns. Forms remain outside the office door for those needing them on non designated days.
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Winchester Area
Internal Revenue Service
Winchester
Internal Revenue
National Internal Revenue Service
Harrington
Roanoke Negro Leader Announces Run for City Seat
Dr. H. T. Penn a prominent Roanoke political figure says he will seek Roanoke's single seat in the upcoming March constitutional convention. He plans to campaign as a candidate and appeal to local voters.
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Roanoke
H. T. Penn
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues
Crossword clues list with across and down entries. Includes definitions for ship of the desert shade of green juice of grapes fermented, and many more, plus old style poetical references and place names.
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Sam Pope
Sam
Memoriam
Smith J. Pugh
Thomas Bennett
Virginia Bennett
Matthew B. Ridgway
Army
Cnrt
Winchester Furniture CO
Loudoun St
Fleater
Miller « Anderson
E. Boscawen Sr
Daily Crossword
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Mississippi
Accumu
Ever
Cunning
Kingdom
Asia
Robber
Drone
Dodge
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