Howell Returns to Politicking in Norfolk Campaign
Howell resumes political activity as coordinator for former Del. George C. Rawlings Jr. in the Democratic senatorial race. He letters Atty. Gen. Miller protesting a 56 day voter registration freeze, citing unconstitutionality and seeking a ruling. Miller urged unity as Rawlings and other contenders seek fresh leadership.
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Norfolk
Lowell
Waedilseday
Hampton Roads
George C. Rawlings Jr
Rawlings
Howell
Atty
Andrew P. Miller
Roanoke
Richard Newland
Miller
George
Byrd Machine
Virginia
General Assembly
New Times
Virginia Beach
Milton Colvin
Lexington
del. Clive L. DuVal
Fairfax
Rival Wheat Trade Sparks Prewar Richmond Alexandria Rivalry
Before 1861 Richmond and Alexandria vied for supremacy in the wheat trade, reflecting competitive regional markets and shifting economic influence in Virginia. The rivalry framed local commerce as both cities sought dominance in grain exchanges and transportation routes.
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Richmond
Alexandria
Accents to dramatize the side-swept dress pattern
Advertisement for Printed Pattern 4536 offering new half sizes 10 through 20 plus size 14. It lists fabric yardage, 39 inch width, and price 75 cents per pattern with 25 cents extra for Air Mail and handling. Send to Anne Adams in Winchester Evening Star pattern department in New York for delivery. It promotes Spring Summer Pattern Catalog with 111 styles and sewing books priced at 50 cents to $1.00.
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Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Richmond Group Stages Demonstrations Across City
About 20 protesters including the Richmond Welfare Rights Organization director staged sitings at Richmond Newspapers Inc lobby the school administration building and police court demanding press coverage changes and alleging ties between the paper city and local government. They cited June 9 city council elections as a focus and protested several city facilities.
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Richmond
Richmond Welfare Rights Organization
Richmond Newspapers Inc
Betty Mitchell
Gerald W. Estes
Corporation
City of
M. Chapman
Welfare Group
City Television
Richmond School Board
Thomas C. Little
H.G. Ross
City Welfare
Welfare
Drought Tests Will to Live in Brazil’s Northeast
A brutal drought drives peasants from the Brazilian countryside toward cities and coast towns. Many travel on foot, forage for roots and cactus fruit, and face hunger while awaiting government aid and work crews. Sudene programs offer limited relief and debate over long term fixes persists.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Northeast
Sudene
France
Germany
Amazon Basin
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Milwaukee County
Richmond Group
Louisville, Ky
Louisville
Todd Hollenbach
Clearbrook Woolen Shop
Clearbrook, Virginia
Er Bress Place
Dorothy's Inn
Woodstock
Chesapeake Bay
Rockingham
New York Strip
Big Lou
Dorothy
Cole Slaw
Wayside
Lou Hayes
Wayside Inn
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