Virginia Democrats Gather for Weekend Politicking
Virginia Beach hosts state Democrats for a pre convention weekend led by the State Central Committee with a looming loyalty oath clash and a contest for the 9th District chair. Bob Hughes aims to reshape the district amid comments on Jennings and Fugate as state party leaders weigh future leadership. The convention could decide on presidential ticket support reflecting internal party tensions.
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Virginia Beach
State Central Committee
Bob Hughes
Clinchfield Coal Co
Tom Fugate
Ewing
W. Pat Jennings
C. S. Carter
Bristol
Hughes
Jennings
G. Fred Switzer
Harrisonburg
Sidney S. Kellam
Fvitzer
National Party
Switzer
Anger With Soviet Could Hit U.S. Economy Says Report
Trade between the United States and Iron Curtain nations grows after barrier removals but risks quick reversal. Export licenses in early 1960 reach 42.5 million dollars, up from 6.7 million the year before, signaling heightened dependence on Communist markets and potential impact on defense spending if policy shifts occur.
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Sam Dawson
Paris
United States
Iron Curtain
Ethiopia
Soviet Union
Associated Press
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington
Europe
Minnesota officials report high cost for trunk highway trash pickup
Minnesota highway department officials say the expense to collect garbage along the state's trunk highways has risen, with costs approaching a quarter million dollars. The report notes broader budgeting implications and ongoing sanitation efforts.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Highway Department
Wilkins Among 6 To Be Honored By Retailers
James R. Wilkins of the Shoe Center is one of six Virginia retailers named for the Retailer of the Year award by the Virginia Retail Merchants Association. The honorees include David Bloom Em poria Melvin L. Gille Newport News A Glenn Press Galax Marion J. Reid Staunton and Alfred C. Thompson Richmond. The winner, chosen by a five member board, will be announced at the association’s 54th annual convention in Norfolk.
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James R. Wilkins
Shoe Center, Inc
Virginia
Virginia Retail Merchants Association
Mr. Wilkins
David Bloom
Bloom Brothers
Emporia
Melvin L. Gille
W. T. Grant Co
Newport News
A. Glenn Press
Press Furniture
Galax
Marion J. Reid
Reid Stores
Staunton
Alfred C. Thompson
Miller & Rhoads
Richmond
Association
Norfolk
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U.S
Chrysler
Dodge
Simca
Braddock ST
Cerrar Ue
Goodyear
Whitewall
Runcutter Tire CO
N. Braddock S
Winchester
Burning Knolls
State Highway Dept
Cork
Recreation Park and Country Club
Senseng Road
Good View
Recreation Park
E. E. Bayliss, Jr
E. Piccadilly ST
Fire & Homeowners Insurance
Bayliss Insurance Agency
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