Virginia Names Livesay to Head Tax Delinquent Collections
A. D. Livesay was appointed head of the delinquent tax collections section of the Virginia State Department of Taxation replacing Marvin E. B. Nuckols Jr. The 1934 veteran and former House of Delegates journal clerk has a law background and ties to Governor Pollard's administration.
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Richmond
A. D. Livesay
Marvin EB. Nuckols, Jr
State Department of Taxation
C. H. Morrissett
Livesay
Department of Taxation
Grayson County
House of Delegates
Pollard
Ormer
Madeline Williams
George Williams
State health department names six new public health officers
The Health Department announces six new physicians for public health officer posts to fill vacancies across the state. Report dates span June 16 to August and include Joseph J. Miller Jr and E. F. Hoerner of Pennsylvania, L. E. urad and R. A. Laidlaw of Canada, B. Headley of Ohio, and Ian Charles M. Wiley of Scotland.
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Richmond
Stateealth Department
Joseph J. Miller
Ian Charles M. Wiley
Scota
Richmond gas firm authorized to issue securities
The Commonwealth Natural Gas Corporation won authorization from the State Corporation Commission to issue 6.45 million dollars in securities including 1.2 million dollars in five year common stock. The firm recently reached an agreement to pipe natural gas into Richmond and other points in Eastern Virginia.
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Richmond
Marshall Speaks at Virginia Military Institute Graduation
General George C. Marshall delivered the principal address at VMI's 110th commencement exercises. Cadet James I Ellis gave the valedictory, with four honors and reserve commissions awarded during the four day program concluding in a final formation and graduation ceremonies. ABINGDON The Bar Theatre opened its 18th summer season with The Heiress as rhubarb and canned goods filled the audience area and traffic paused on U S Highway 11 for a Barter era reenactment.
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George C. Marshall
Cadets of
Virginia Military Institute
Mar‘hall
James I. Ellis
Bayouane
N. J
Abingdon
Owers
Onns
Barr Theatre
Virginia
Robert Portereld
U. S. Highway 11
Kingdon
Pharmacy Board Names New Secretary in Virginia
Lynwood Leavitt, 35, a Norfolk pharmacist, was named secretary treasurer of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. He takes the post July 1, succeeding A. L. S. Winnie, who died last February after leading the board since 1919. The role carries a $4,200 annual salary and oversees exams and pharmacist certification in the state.
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Richmond
Lynwood Leavitt
Norfolk
State Board of Pharmacy
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
Howard G. Whitehead
Leavitt
A. L. S. Winne
Boatwright Named To Research Post
Richmond Governor Battle appoints John Baker Boatwright Jr. 35 as interim director of the State Division of Statutory Research and drafting to replace the late Cassius Moncure Chichester. The appointment runs until the next regular session of the General Assembly elects the director. Boatwright has served since 1924 as
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Richmond
John Baker Boatwright, Jr
Battle
State Division of Statutory Research and Drafting
Cassius Moncure Chichester
General Assembly
Boatwright
Hadacol Proclaimed Helpful for Digestive Ailments
Camp Creek West Virginia resident John Snead endorses Hadacol as a treatment for acid stomach and bloating caused by deficiencies in B vitamins iron and niacin. He notes one bottle improved his condition and cites doctors recommending the supplement. Trial size priced at 1.25 with larger sizes at 3.50.
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John Snead
Camp Creek
West Virginia
Big Jeff
Buckingham County Native Becomes Assistant Director of the Division
The assistant director role is filled by a Buckingham County native, son of a House of Delegates member and Grace J. Boatwright. He earned a B A from Richmond College in 1938 and an LL B from Richmond in 1941, gaining admission to the bar that same year.
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Buckingham County
House of Delegates
That County
Grace J. Boatwright
Richmond College
Richmond
Fraternal Society Banned In Hungary
Budapest reports Hungary dissolves Free Mason lodges amid charges they served enemies of the People's Democratic Republic. Interior Ministry stated the lodges were meeting places for capitalist elements and Western imperialism adherents.
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Budapest
Hungary
Interior Ministry
California Leads All States in Trailers
California led all states in trailers with Florida trailing behind, according to the report.
Trailers in 1949 United States Reach 182,864 Count
In 1949 the United States logged 182,864 house trailers. California led with 79,395 units followed by Florida with 26,031, while the national total stood at 182,864 trailers.
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Florida
United States
How tall do grasses grow in maturity
Grasses range in height from less than one inch to full maturity, reaching a variety of sizes depending on species and growing conditions.
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M. T A
Banboos Describe Largest Grasses With Thick Stems
The text notes Banboos as the largest grasses with stems reaching 8 to 10 inches in diameter at the base and standing over 100 feet tall.
Greenland Native Population Size
The native population of Greenland is estimated at 21,000 with women slightly outnumbering men.
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Greenland
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed
A dense list of crossword clues across and down touching many topics from geography to language and objects. Entries include kingdom in SE Asia, ascends, communications, numbers, and various wordplay prompts with many partial phrases and reference hints.
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Asia
Little Island
Paradise
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