Richmond Motor Coach Line Sold to American Motor Transit
Robert May and Associates sell the Richmond Washington Motor Coaches to American Motor Transit Corporation linking the line with Greyhound and Yelloway networks. Sale reportedly around 250000 dollars. plans call for fleet expansion and through service from New York to Jacksonville. May, son in law Lula Barr, remains with other motor coach ventures. Major stays to manage NY Winston Salem division.
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Richmond-Washington Motor Coaches, Inc
Richmond
Washington
American Motor Transit Corporation
Chicago
Richmond-Washington
Greyhound Lines, Inc
L. C. Major
Robert L. May
Charles May
Wilson
Pollard appeals for continuation of Democratic rule in Virginia
Stafford May 13 John Garland Pollard Democratic gubernatorial candidate urged voters to keep the Democratic party in power in Virginia. He touted progress under Democrats noting $150 million invested in new industries in a year, a rising industrial output, and a surplus of about 2.5 million dollars after wiping out a prior deficit. He claimed Virginia faces no Republican threat.
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Stafford
Virginia
John Garland Pollard
Pollard
Democratic Party
Old Dominion
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Hoover Hails Alfred Smith as Distinguished Public Servant
President Hoover regards Alfred Smith as a distinguished American and great public servant. The praise came in a Notre Dame Lactare Medal ceremony letter read by Angus McDonald, noting Smith’s honor reflects glory on the Catholic faith and public life.
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New York
Hoover
Alfred F. Smith
Smith
University of Notre Dame
O'Donnell
Charles
White House
Mr. Smith
Cardinal Hayes
Rival Pie Cutters In Florida Give Hoover Concern
Administration officials confronted with patronage questions in the South learned that A F Knotts had been deposed as chairman of the Florida Republican State Committee by Glenn B Skipper and allied forces. Postmaster General Brown called the move creating separate patronage committees by Skipper and Knotts as complicating the situation and said he would await official reports before commenting further.
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Associated Press
Washington
South
A. F. Knotts
Republican State Committee of
Florida
Glenn B. Skipper
Brown
Skipper
Knotts
Testimonial promotes Uratabs for bladder and kidney relief
An advertisement claims Uratabs cure bladder and urinary tract symptoms from overwork and aging. It cites dramatic improvements within days and attributes success to Dr. H. C. Southworth’s private practice over forty years, with Baker's Drug Store selling them on a satisfaction guarantee.
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Southworth
H. C. Southworth
Baker’s Drug Store
Ady
Call for State Committee Special Meeting Issued by Vice Chairman
F B McKale of Miami issued the call for a state committee special meeting after Chairman Knotts refused to issue it. The action follows standard procedure and names the responsible officers. The issue centers on due form and proper authorization for the meeting request.
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State Committee
F. 8. McKale
Miami
Knotts
Virginia Surplus Estimated At Over Five Million
Richmond May 18 Governor Byrd stated the state treasury will show a surplus of about five million dollars when he leaves office next January. He noted tax reductions over three years on farm lands real estate and tangible property totaling roughly 1.5 million annually. The Governor released figures based on the Tax Commissioner Mortisette report showing tax cuts in 81 counties and six cities.
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Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Mortisette
Virginia Backs Tax Reductions Under Byrd Administration
Governors Byrd claim Virginia’s tax repeal saved funds with a 1928 surplus of 2 million plus and 1 5 million prior deficit. Officials cite abolition of land and real estate taxes, direct tax cuts in 81 counties and six cities, and major spending on education and Blue Ridge park land.
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Byrd
Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Blues Fashion Sparks Sunshine Trend Among Fans
Blues and fans are fashionable this year as blue eyed girls bask in the sun. The scene blends music style with outdoor viewing, signaling a sunny, trendsetting season for concerts and public gatherings.
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Philo McCullough
Tommy Dugan
Evelyn Pierce
AMD
Robert Lord
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Directed By
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United States Bureau of Standrds
Louisville Times
Toledo Blade
Robert May and Associates
Big Line
Mutual Life Assurance Company
Worcester
Mass
North
Loudoun Street
Winchester
D. W. Ritenour
Casualty
Butt
Matt
Héac
Briegin
New York City
York
Tasker
Senate
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Clowe
J.c.penney CO
North Main ST
Penieri Letene
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milbern Co
Mig Chem
Lyric Theatre
Stephens City, Va
Auspices
Lutheran Sunday School
Benny Orndoff
Gene Smallwood
Kathleen Shryock
Midred Strode
Susie Carbaugh
B. Rush
H. C. Stouffer
Miss Stouffer
H. Stouffer
Cyril Mee
Betty L'Reed
Evelyn Crosa
M. B. Rush
Mies Stouffer
Sonny Orndoff
Mre. Stouffer
Didacy
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A. R. Breckenridge
Milwaukee Journal
C.L Brumback
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