Virginia GOP Leaders Discuss Political Status
Virginia Republicans weigh a tentative platform as leaders from across the state debate governor and lieutenant governor nominees amid talks of backing William M. Brown and C. C. Berkley. The convention, at the Acca Temple Mosque, aims for a strong showing with Angell predicting a record turnout.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Jefferson Hotel
Acca Temple
William M. Brown
Washington and Lee
Dr. Brown
C. C. Berkley
Newport News
J. Powell Royal
Tazewell
Fred W. McWane
Lynchburg
George N. Wise
Jacob A. Garber
Harrisonburg
Angel
Robert H. Angell
Roanoke
Angell
Republican Party
Virginia
Bascom Slemp
Washington
Melancus Sanford
Garber
Joseph C. Shaffer
Southwest
Pollard Advocates Retention of Segregation Plan
John Garland Pollard of Williamsburg issued a statement from Richmond asserting that Virginia's segregation taxation plan, enacted under Gov. Byrd, has proven effective and reduced real estate and intangible property taxes by 1,412,592.72 dollars. He noted tax reductions in 81 counties and six cities and recalled his June 1928 support for embedding segregation into the state constitution.
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Richmond
John Garland Pollard
Williamsburg
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Pollard
Children’s Day Celebrated at Middletown Church
Children's day services at the Methodist Church in Middletown Virginia featured songs recitations and solos by pupils under Arthur Everly with choir orchestra directed by Charles Henson. Rev. Burruss from Front Royal offered a talk and prayers. The event drew a full house and thanks were given to the superintendent teachers the Middletown Band and volunteers.
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Charles Henson
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Front Royal
Middletown Band
Lelia Ludwig
Ora Everly
Frieda M. Rinker
Britain to resume relations with Soviet Russia
London reports confirm Labour government intends to reestablish diplomatic ties with Soviet Russia in the near future. Crowned by a World Court accord, the plan hopes for broader empire consensus and increased trade with Moscow. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald also outlined disarmament talks and met American and Belgian envoys to advance negotiations. Conservative Captain Fitzroy reelected speaker as Parliament opens.
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London
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British Empire
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
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Moscow
Labor Party
Russia
Arcos House
Australia
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League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Soviet Union
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Friends Meeting House
Euston Road
B. A. Fitzroy
New Virginia Construction Hits Record May Total
New construction in Virginia reached a May record of 7 426 900 dollars according to F W Dodge Corp The figure shows a 19 percent rise from April 1929 and 22 percent above May 1928 Public works and utilities accounted for 3 414 000 dollars residential buildings 2 068 400 dollars commercial buildings 668 100 dollars and industrial projects 400 000 dollars In five months total new building and engineering work started in Virginia reached 30 346 500 dollars, down 28 percent from the same period last year.
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Virginia
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Plans for Round World Nonstop Flight Detailed
Alfred D. Hulse outlining a round the world nonstop refuelling flight with a crew headed by Lieut. Henry T. Gillback and including Lieut. Roy Miller and Lieut. Edward Springer. The five and a half ton monoplane Keystone plan would depart Roosevelt Field for Nova Scotia then cross the Atlantic.
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Detroit
Hulse
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Roy Miller
San Francisco
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Lakehurst
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Ray Morley
Nogales
Arizona
Roosevelt Field
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
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