Pollard Promises Coherent Port System If Elected
Virginia lieutenant governor Fred G. Pollard pledges to push a coherent port system to boost foreign trade and modernize Virginia ports. He backs Gov. Godwin’s port study commission and ties himself to the Godwin administration while campaigning in Norfolk.
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Dear Abby column echoes on marriage and forgiveness
Letter writers share marital strife and healing paths after infidelity. A Jacksonville reader commends resilience after 18 years, another woman explains rebuilding love through personal change, and an impending graveside option sparks guidance on death and dignity. Abby advises counsel from clergy.
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First Lady urges 20 minute daily volunteerism across nation
First Lady Pat Nixon promotes volunteer work as a cure for social ills urging American women to give 20 minutes daily. She cites her West Coast outreach and family volunteers including Tricia tutoring in a Negro ghetto and Julie guiding White House tours for the disabled and VIPs despite protests and controversy.
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Safecrackers Take $5,000 From Virginia Beach Club
Thieves smashed a picture window at White Sands Country Club and fled with between 4000 and 5000 dollars in cash from the night receipts. The break-in was the second in a week, following a Wednesday dance by Guy Lombardo. Police reported the yeggs opened the safe door with a sledgehammer and scattered office contents while security measures were planned.
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First Chesapeake case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
A 13 year old Chesapeake girl was hospitalized at King's Daughters in Norfolk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, contracted when a tick fastened to her head. Doctors note the illness began June 18 and emphasize antibiotics are effective if diagnosed early. About 20 cases have been reported statewide this year.
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NYC lies mostly on its surrounding islands not the mainland
More than 85 percent of New York City lies on islands including Manhattan Staten Island Long Island City Island Welfare Island and other offshore landmasses rather than the American mainland.
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