Virginia News Roundup Highlights Court, Education and Local Incidents
Roanoke reports a pending degree murder appeal for Lee Scott and a Virginia Supreme Court filing by Pfc. Arvel Michels and Pfc. Ragland. In Portsmouth a mother, Mrs Mildred Archer, dies after a pistol discharge while protecting her child. Alexandria features a do‑it‑yourself mobile home conversion from an obsolete trolley car. Virginia Beach NAACP sues over Negro students denied a high school education, while Lexington hosts a highway planning banquet urging continued emphasis on secondary roads and a balanced program led by Gen. James A. Anderson.
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Princess Anne County
Virginia Beach
NAACP
Lexington
Virginia
Ceeee
Commonwealth
Burr P. Harrison
State Highway Department
VMI
United States
James A. Anderson
Harrison
Farm and real estate sales schedule listing
A community sale listing with multiple auction notices. Nellie L Jamison front of Frederick County Court House others include Georgia Cameron J Bera 29 Rob t White estate W B Sni Opequon George Helsley Greenspring Harry Bucher Mt Falls Virginia Mrs Howard Lamp Admx live stock household goods and farm machinery scheduled for October 22 through November 19 at various locations near Winchester Greenspring and Opequon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie L. Jamison
Frederick Court House
Georgia
Caroma N. Cameron &J
Bera
Rob’t. White
All County Court House
W. B. Sni- Opequon
George Helsley
Greenspring
Harry Bucher
Mt. Falls
Howard Lamp
Admx
Winchester
Middle Road
Truman Inoffensive Remark Stirs Business Group
President Truman reportedly refused to speak to about 200 industrialists at a Washington hotel. He allegedly told them there was something wrong if they did not sit with their employers to resolve disputes. He was quoted saying labor bears equal responsibility with management in settling coal and steel strikes.
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Washington
Lower Poultry Prices Expected As Demand Slows
Richmond October 21 A Department of Agriculture official projects farm prices for poultry products to average lower this year due to anticipated declines in activity and demand and growing supplies of eggs and poultry meat Lennartson assistant director of the poultry branch spoke at the Virginia State Poultry Federation final session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Department of Agriculture
Roy W. Lennartson
Lennartson
Virginia State Poultry Federation
Davis Defends Right to Speak as Black Defendants Stand
Negro Councilman Benjamin J. Davis Jr. declares he must speak separately as he was denied chance to address the jury. He argues oppression of American Negroes spans 300 years and vows the verdict will not intimidate his people. Guards surround the defendants in Foley Square courthouse as observers gather outside.
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Benjamin J. Davis Jr
New York City
Davis
America
U. S
Germany
Foley Square
Miners and Operators Clash Over New Contract Terms
Labor leader Thomas Kennedy said mine owners resisted any clause raising costs, arguing coal prices cannot rise. He compared operators to schoolboys, noting they walked out rather than negotiate and insisted production costs must not go up.
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Love
Uels
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Abenet
Lewis
Washington
Kennedy
Virginia Debate Over Suffrage Amendments Sparks Tax and Trust Fears
Democratic leaders blame radical Campbell amendments for restricting voting rights and warn of future tax tying votes. Norfolk delegates pledge opposition to any tax linked to registration. Francis Miller predicts court testing if approved, while Richmond debate flags mistrust of mass voters and questions wording. Byrd and Truman clash over deficits and tax policy.
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Repubi
Almond
John 8
Battle
Campbell
Virginia
Congress
Senator Battle
Mr. Almond
General Assembly
Norfolk
House of Delegates
Walter A. Page
Delamater Davis
James W. Roberts
Louis Lee Guy
HM. Singleton Garrett
Francis P. Miller
Richmond
Raymond B. Pinchback
Richmond College
Congress debates tax rise to fix deficit in election year
In January Congress eyed a 4 billion tax increase as 1950 was set to be an election year. President Truman called for ideas to cover a 5 billion federal deficit without tax hikes. Senator George urged spending cuts and tax readjustment to spur production, arguing some taxes should be repealed.
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Doughton
D-Nc
House Committee On Ways and Means
Byrd
D-Va
Truman
House
Senate
George
Senate Finance Committee
Johnson Defends Army Marine Unity Amid Hearing
Secretary Johnson testifies before the House Armed Services Committee defending unification of the armed forces and denying any arbitrary defense cuts while citing money as a root issue. General Marshall warns that money limits force economizing, as officers seek faster modernization under a joint emergency plan.
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Marine Corps
Navy
Johnson
House
Armed Services Committee
Marshall
George C. Marshall
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Marine
A-bomb, Can Win A War With A “Blitz.” Johnson
Newer Devices Improve Railroad Crossing Safety
Walter L. Young of the Norfolk and Western says modernization will phase out manual protection and bells at crossings. He notes wig wag signals will disappear and emphasizes fewer crossings via grade separation for safer routes. G D Brooke adds road users subsidize trucks by 354.1 million annually.
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Lexington
Walter L. Young
Norfolk and Western Railway
Young
G. D. Brooke
The
Virginia Railroad
Answers to the Daily Quiz
The list presents quiz responses listing true statements and named figures. Items include Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, Chicago, a stamp or emblem on envelopes, France, a true-false note about the Pacific, the Sioux, Catherine of Aragon, and a quoted line about noble conduct.
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True
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Chicago
France
Pacific
The
Catherine of Aragon
Multiflora Rose Bulletin Issued for Living Fences
A bulletin issued on October 21 by P A summarizes USDA leaflet No. 256 Multiflora Rose. It provides detailed instructions on using the plant for living fences, site preparation, planting, and ongoing care, and notes availability at VPI.
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Cksburg
VPI
USDA
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Virginia News
Pfc
Arvel Avery Michels
Pet. F. Ragland
Scott Case Review
Roanoke
Lee Scott
Virginia Supreme Court
P. Warren Messick
Keith K. Hunt
State Board
Denny Commission
Portsmouth
Mildred Archer
Oregon Gardens
Alexandria
Richard McClellan
Washingnt
McClellan
Rep
John W. Rosenberger and Co. Inc
Rais
S. Braddock St
Ahs Neons
N. Cameron St
Georgie Darlington Coleman Dunn
Snider & Jolliffe
North Kent Street
Chase Street
Herbert S$. Larrick
Rees
A. F. Rees, Inc
Berryville, VA
J. R. Alexander, Jr
Shopmaster Tools
Barr’s Hardware
M. Cameron St
Jonhson
Armed Services
Robert Heller
Department
Vinson
D-Ga
Zerex - Zerone
C. I. Brumback & Sons
Buick
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
BEST
Chrysler
Order of the Golden Rule
Multiflora Rose Bulletin
Glaize & Bro
North Cameron St
Pine Motor Co., Inc
Dodge — Plymouth
Berryville
Rosemont Circle
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Ommercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Wisconsin
Shade Equipment CO
Martinsbers
Hermo
Seiberling Thermoweld
Seiberling Rubber Company
Seiberling
Mets Tire
Cammer Tire CO
Handley
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