Virginia delegates convene at 30th JCC convention
Francis J. Brown of the American Council on Education told over 450 delegates that fear of government control must be discarded to help colleges face rapid societal changes. Regional luncheons followed, with talks on easing the transition from adolescence to adulthood and expanding community college access nationwide.
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Roanoke
American Association of Junior
America
Francis J. Brown
American Council On Education
Brown
Middle States
L. X. Magnifico
Richmond Professional Institute
William R. Wood
U. S. Office of Education
Washington
North Central
Jesse P. Bogue
Association
New England
William H. Conley
Loyola University
Chicago
College Entrance Examination Board
Missouri Trial On in Norfolk
A court martial in Norfolk resumes the Miss our i battleship grounding case. Lt Comdr Frank G Morris pleads innocent to culpable inefficiency and neglect of duty while Comdr John R Millett and Capt William D Brown face trials. Millett seeks postponement and Brown’s trial is delayed to Thursday.
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Norfolk
Missouri
Chesapeake Bay
Frank G. Morris
Morris
John R. Millett
Millett
William D. Brown
Girl Loses Finger While Climbing Fence
A teacher at E. C. Glass High School lost the third finger of her left hand when an engagement ring caught in a wire fence while she and three students climbed at Randolph-Macon Women's College. The finger was amputated at Lynchburg General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
E. C. Glass High School
Randolph-Macon Women's College
Irene M. Smith
Lynchburg General Hospital
Fire destroys Har bor Court Hotel in Portsmouth
A fire swept the interior of the five story Har bor Court Hotel in Portsmouth yesterday. Twenty six guests escaped uninjured after an unidentified occupant alerted the clerk. One disabled Marine Vet eran Stace Shimboski was rescued on the roof. Firefighters controlled the blaze after about three hours.
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Portsmouth
Harbor Court
Stace Shimboski
W. B. Sykés
Naval Shipyard
Magazine Charged With Being Obscene at Virginia
The University of Virginia publications committee studies recent issues of the Virginia Spectator, calling content obscene and detrimental to university interests. No firm recommendation yet pending Easter week issue, with editors agreeing to improve future material. Three critics condemned parts of the magazine while an unnamed editor cited reliance on criticism to judge each issue.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia Student Council
Virginia Spectator
Cavalier Daily
Student Seeks Reinstatement at Ferrum Junior College
A Marine Corps veteran Garland M. Layton from Richmond seeks reinstatement at Ferrum Junior College after being dismissed. Franklin County Circuit Court denied a temporary injunction. Franklin Circuit Judge Stanford L. Fellers ruled the court cannot interfere with school operations while a decision will be made in a day or two.
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Rocky Mount
Marine Corps
Ferrum
Garland M. Layton
Richmond
Franklin County
M 243
Stanford L
Consolidation To Be Discussed In Roanoke Area Dinner
Representatives from Roanoke County and the towns of Vinton and Salem will join Roanoke area officials for a dinner meeting on May 17 to consider consolidating all local units into one government. Roanoke City Council set the date after securing acceptances from area officials and legislative representatives.
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Roanoke
Vinton
Salem
Roanoke County
Three Held In Arlington Safe Robbery
Police captured William Sell Kirkpatrick 26 Charles Williams 45 and Cleaven Cordell 32 all of Washington after a wild chase across Arlington County. Their truck carrying a 1500 pound safe containing about 2500 dollars was forced off the road by officers.
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Arlington
Williamsell Kirkpatrick
Charles Williams
Cleaven Cordell
Washington
Arlington County
Condemned Martinsville Seven Consider Appeals
Defense counsel for seven condemned Martinsville men met in Richmond to decide whether to appeal to the U S Supreme Court or seek a gubernatorial commutation. Convicted in Martinsville Circuit Court of raping a white woman, the seven face death sentences after the Virginia Supreme Court upheld conviction and sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Martinsville
United No Supreme Court
Governor Battle
Virginia Supreme Court
Physician John Walker Dies After Long Local Practice
Dr. John Walker aged 82 a longtime surgeon for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and a practicing physician in Lynchburg for nearly five decades died yesterday at his home. He served as a key medical figure in the community and was remembered for his medical service and longevity.
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Lynchburg
John Walker
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Audits Approved for State Agencies and City Treasurers
State Auditor J. Gordon Bennett approved audits of two state agencies two county clerks and nine city treasurers. Records found satisfactory in Hampton Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Audited treasurers include H T Parrish of Bristol F Y Caldwell of Radford W M Townsend of South Norfolk Ernest L Pugh of Charlottesville B G James of Newport News R L Davidson of Buena Vista Mrs Mary M Hudgins of Portsmouth Alex H Bell of Norfolk and George S Swain of Suffolk.
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Richmond
J. Gordon Bennett
Hampton
Itynings L. Looney
Buchanan
E. T. White
Norfolk
H. T. Parrish
Bristol
F. Y. Caldwell
Radford
W. M. Townsend
South Norfolk
Ernest L. Pugh
Charlottesville
B. G. James
Newport News
R. L. Davidson
Buena Vista
Mary M. Hudgins
Portsmouth
Alex H. Bell
George S. Swain
Suffolk
Virginia Elks Award Won By Mary Elizabeth McDow
Miss Mary Elizabeth McDow of Portlock High School Norfolk won the Virginia State Elks Association most valuable student scholarship of 100 dollars. Association President John H Coleman of Lynchburg announced the award last night and winners will be honored at the Richmond convention in August.
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Lynchburg
Virginia State Elks Association
Mary Elizabeth McDow
Portlock High School
Norfolk
John H. Coleman
Richmond
Grant Aids Princess Anne School Board Deficit
Representative Hardy D Virginia said a 5081 dollar grant approved by the General Services Administration will be made to the Princess Anne County Virginia School Board to help meet the current school year's deficit.
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Washington
Hardy
D-Va
General Services Administration
Princess Anne County
Newton runs as independent candidate in First District race
Blake T. Newton the candidate for the First District special congressional election May 2 announced he offers himself free of faction or organization. He states he has no enemies to punish or special interests to serve. Newton, president of the State Board of Education, is division superintendent of schools for Richmond and Westmoreland Counties and resides in Hague.
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Warsaw
Blake T. Newton
State Board of Education
WNNT
S. Otis Bland
Hague
Newton
Richmond
Westmoreland
Local Markets Reported Prices For Flour Corn Meal And Feed
The Star lists corrected daily prices for flour at retail corn meal in 5 and 10 pound bags with unit costs and a 100 pound bag price. Grain mill FOB wheat moisture notations and No 2 yellow corn price are shown. Egg mash and broiler mash appear with a cracked corn price per 100 pounds and bran feed figures.
Egg price report from Agriculture Dept shows grade levels
The Agriculture Department releases prices for eggs with U S Grade A extra at 32 cents per dozen and Grade A large 30 cents, Grade A medium 28 cents, and Grade B large 28 cents for Winchester area No 1 quality FOB producer’s farms. Heavy breed hens also noted.
Market Quotations Harsh On Apples And Farm Goods
Market notes from Baltimore Chicago and New York show mixed cattle hogs and fruit prices. Apples and potatoes edge up while eggs butter and poultry hold. hogs and cattle vary by weight with several firms noting steady to slightly weaker markets.
Heavy Cox deta see en aaa thiee Leghorn hens
Heavy Cox details describe Leghorn hens and broilers with weights and prices. Mentions Leghorn broilers up to 242 lbs and young guineas per pound, plus old hen turkeys and several broiler varieties. Includes scattered numbers like 12 24 30 25 29.
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Rock & Cross
Red Broilers
Farmers Livestock Exchange Market Report March 27 1950
Consignment heavy market active with prices steady. Cattle steers prizes range from 21 to 26 dollars, stockers up to 27, dairy cows to 208, bulls 17 to 21.75, hogs 15 to 16.35, lambs 23.5 to 33.10, stock ewes 29.25. Also notes former Texas scholastic sprint champions Charley Parker Pery Samuels Carly Mayes and Floyd Rogers in the U. of Tex 440 yard relay team.
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Baltimore
Firth
Bu Bas
N. J
Hamp
Usis
Chicago
USDA
U. of Texas
Charley Parker
Pery Samuels
Carly Mayes
Floyd Rogers
State of Texas
Mixed opening for Chicago grains on active board trade
Chicago grains opened mixed as deferred wheat deliveries rose 3-4 cents. May soybeans traded around 2.67 66 and July near 2.63 62 while oats, corn, rye and lard showed varied bids and nearby contracts firmed slightly.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Jly
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Virginia News
Smalts & Son
National Ave
Buncutter Tire CO
S. Braddock St
Harbor Court Hotel
Silco’s
The
Star
Agriculture Dept
New York
Radio-Television
Admiral Corp
Emerson Radio
Radio Corp
Motorola
Zenith
Philco
U. S. Steel
Youngstown Sheet
Caterpillar Tractor
Lockheed
Allied Chemical
du Pont
General Electric
N. Y. Central
Standard Oil (Nj
Superior Oil
California
U. S. Gypsum
Johns Manville
Studebaker
U. S. Rubber
Boeing
Columbia Gas
American Telephone
Kennecott Copper
Pennsylvania R. R
Missouri Pacific Preferred
Celotex
Grove’s
J. W. Grove Furniture CO
Loudoun
Farmers Livestock Exchange Market
Rosemary Beltz
Dorothy Gray
Park Avenue
N. Loudoun ST
Roy A. Lee
Kent St
S. Kent St
Winchester
Winchester's Shopping Center
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