Will provisions and bequests from Clifton Farm owner
The will details a $1000 bequest to Edith Allen McCormick and Maria Doruson Trobe, $200 to Edward Jones for service, $100 to Mary Ford and Ann Washington if still employed, private sale of an office suite with Dr Pembroke T Grove offered first refusal, and one half of Clifton Farm to Howard Owen Allen Lewis M Allen Jr and Douglas B Allen in equal shares.
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Dorothy Gilpin
Edith Allen McCormick
Maria Douglas
Edward Jones
Clifton Farm
Mary Ford
Ann Washington
Pembroke T. Grove
Gaylord Va
Clarke County
Jefferson County
Howard Owen Allen
Lewis M. Allen Jr
Douglas B. Allen
Norman Haymaker Receives Horse Farm Management Privilege
The will leaves Norman Haymaker the right to carry on the horse business on the Clarke county farm and to rent it under terms set by the testator's sons. It also bequests $500 to Edgar M. Whiting of Winchester and $1,000 to Norman L. Haymaker of Clarke county. The residue of the estate, including real estate on multiple street addresses and other properties, goes to Howard Owen Allen, Lewis M. Allen Jr., and Douglas B. Allen in equal shares. Executors named are Howard Owen Allen, Lewis M. Allen Jr., Douglas B. Allen, and J. H. Yost, bond set at $60,000. Appraisers listed include J. M. H. Clagett and others.
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Norman Haymaker
Norman Ee
Edgar M. Whiting
Winchester
Norman L. Haymaker
Clarke County
West
Cecil St
East Street
Cork Street
North
Loudoun Street
Howard Owen Allen
Lewis M. Allen Jr
Douglas B. Allen
J. M. H. Clagett
Fred M. Fugitt
S. D. McFadden
Joseph L. Kalbach
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Petersburg Faces Debt Burden and Capital Needs
Petersburg officials disclosed a heavy debt load and limited relief prospects. W. Nelson Ruffin, vice mayor, said Petersburg’s gross debt stood at 4.581 million with a net debt near 2.465 million, and projects before council cost about 4.299 million, prompting calls for state aid over a pay-as-you-go plan.
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Petersburg
W. Nelson Ruffin
Commission
Virginia
Ruffin
State Commission Proposes Major Funding Shifts for Cities
The commission advised the General Assembly to grant at least 50 percent of school construction costs and expand state support for jail upkeep and prison days. It urged more gasoline tax receipts to cities for street work and state aid for sewage plants. It also urged the state to cover all public school instructional costs. Ira F. Willard of Hopewell urged broader local revenue options and more state funds, noting local opposition to a sales tax.
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General Assembly
Ira F. Willard
Hopewell
Blockade Reimposed by Reds at Berlin
American officials accuse the Soviet Union of reimposing a subtle blockade on Berlin. Western truckers face new entry permits at Hemlstedt on the Soviet frontier while Soviet claims threaten to control West Berlin exports and land borne commerce with western Germany.
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Berlin
Russia
C. A. Dix
Hemlstedt
East German Economic Commission
West Berlin
East
Western Germany
Subtle blockade eyed as Berlin standoff resumes
Ban on cargoes without east German approval posted at Helmstedt amid Four Power talks over Berlin trade and rail links. Western officials push to speed shipments using Western locomotives, while the Russians demand their own. Days of train delays linger after the prior blockade ended May 12. Tageblatte Rundschau blamed Western officials for locomotives being held at Helmstedt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East German Economic Commission
Helmstedt
Berlin
West Germany
Tageliche Rundschau
Hemlstedt
Hearings Closed On Atlantic Pact By Senate Group
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee closed its hearings after 97 witnesses over three weeks on the North Atlantic Pact. Chairman Connally said he expects overwhelming approval for the 12 nation treaty but gave no date for a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
D-Tex
Probe of Lobbies Voted by House
Washington May 18 The House voted for a congressional investigation of lobbying. Senate approval is required before inquiry begins. A seven member House and seven Senator special committee would probe private interests and government influence on legislation amid few opposing votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
McCormack
Mass
Funds Clarified After Large Disbursement Questions
A public official notes a total fund payment and questions the allocation. He states $9 million went to salaries and asks where the remaining $31 million was spent, urging scrutiny of the fund’s distribution.
Truman Faces Labor Bill Tradeoff Amid Nomination Setbacks
The president signals a substitute for the Taft Hartley Act this session, likely requiring compromise on labor reform. Wallgren nomination stalled by six Republicans and Byrd, with Truman's team failing to sway opposition. The episode echoes 1946 delays of Edwin Pauley as another ally withdrew.
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Wallgren
Mr. Truman
Senate
Armed Services Committee
Byrd
D-Va
Truman
Congress
Edwin W. Pauley
Navy
Pauley
Roosevelt Scion Faces Future in New York Special Election
In the Manhattan West Side special election to fill Sol Bloom's seat, the Roosevelt heir draws Republican and labor party attacks. Voter turnout exceeds expectations, signaling a promising political future despite GOP control of the governorship by Dewey since 1943.
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Manhattan West Side
Sol Bloom
Roosevelt
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt Aides Hint 1954 Albany Bid By Young Roosevelt
Some supporters back 1954 as the year for Roosevelt to run in Albany. The six foot candidate campaigned vigorously in New York’s diverse melting pot district, meeting thousands and addressing rallies. He highlighted civil rights and housing as Fair Deal allies while serving five years in the Navy with three decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Albany
New York
Melting Pot
Tammany
U. S
J. Howard McGrath
Paul E. Fitzpatrick
Shalleck
Fdr Jr
Washington
House
Truman
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Pacific
Fort Worth Firms and Bottled Drinks Run Noted
Fort Worth reports continuing activity with private artesian wells and a reported run on bottled beverages. Two 600 gallon water purification units were sent here from.
Dallas Flood Crest Threatens Farmland After River Rise
Army units from Camp Hood assisted by eight 1500 gallon water trucks to shuttle drinking water as Dallas faces its largest flood since 1908 along the Trinity river. A crest near 48 feet was expected today, about 20 feet above flood stage, with farmland at risk below the city if the crest reaches farms.
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Camp Hood
Dallas
Trinity River
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Richmond
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Fort Worth
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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