Lynchburg Forms Interracial Committee to Foster Harmony
Lynchburg City Council established an interracial committee with four white and four Black business and civic leaders. The group, secretary Robert D. Morrison, has no defined duties or meeting schedule, aiming to improve race relations after protests over segregated lunch counters. Members include Henry E. McWane and William E. Gordon as co chairs with four Black appointees.
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Lynchburg
William C. Vaughan
Robert D. Morrison
Vaughan
Bet
Henry E. McWane
Harry G. Green
Fred L. Showalter
Clarence K. Garrard
William E. Gordon
M. C. Allen
M. W. Thornhill Jr
Henry P. Weeden
Compacts Won’t Cut Gas Tax Take Says Briggs
Charles L. Briggs, head of Virginia gas tax, says tax receipts will not fall with compact cars. He notes Virginia gas tax collections rise month by month as compacts grow, driven by second cars, more driving, and a young ownership base.
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Briggs
Richmond
Virginia
Charles L. Briggs
The
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Tax rabbles as pennies rise eyed by motorists and stations
Briggs said it will take about 90 days for a clear picture of revenue effects from the July 1 penny a gallon gas tax increase. He notes motorists and fleets will rush to fill tanks before the new levy, while Atty. Gen. Harrison ruled stations won’t pay extra on gas already in storage.
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Briggs
A. S. Harrison Jr
Division of Motor Vehicles
Harrison
Hotel Union Talks Turn To Fresh Meeting At Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia AP union strike at Greenbrier Hotel continues as management and about 700 workers meet after last night session with no agreement. Union demand 10 cent hourly raise for first year and 10 cents more in second. hotel offers 2 and 3 cents respectively. Last contract expired June 15. The same day Shenandoah Valley hosts South Presbyterian Synod of Virginia opens with Dr. William B. Sullivan as new moderator. About 550 ministers and laymen attend across Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Greenbrier Hotel
Sunnyside Presbyterian House
Howard M. Wilson
Mossy Creek
Synod
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Synod Names Dr Sullivan
Delegates from across the MASSANETTA SPRINGS area select Dr. Sullivan as a key church leader at the Presbyterian Synod gathering chaired by regional church officials. The meeting focused on future ministry plans and community outreach programs.
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Lynchburg Council
Fes
ECE
First Tire
Seiberling Safety
Srd
Seiberling Super Service
Apa Seiberling
TIRES
Braddock St
Winchester
Eisenhower
Pacific
Tive
White House
Berryville Avenue
Shenandoah Valley National Ban
Strong
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Grants
Keene Heat
N. Lououn ST
W.t. Grant
Southern Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
William B. Sullivan
Shenandoah Valley
Sullivan
J. §. Albertson
Washington
Presbyterian Synod
Dr. Sullivan
Massanetta Springs
Shenando AE
HFC
America
Household Finance Media
N. Loudoun Street
J.C. Penny Store
Mohawk
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