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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
10
Eastern standard time is used for network programs with adjustments for Central Mountain and other zones. Subtract one hour for central and two hours for mountain. Stations may alter relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute changes are not included.
Virginia's first year allotment under a three year federal program for postwar secondary highways has been largely expended or contracted. Forty farm to market projects were let across 71 of 100 counties, totaling about 4 million dollars with the federal share at 50 percent, and involving 340 miles of improvement on the state's 38,000 mile secondary system.
The highway department reports eight bridges completed under the first year program and three projects awaiting bids or new plans. Funds are allotted to each county on a proportional basis, with most federal aid projects handled by state forces at grading and shared costs for surfacing. In Frederick County Route 629 West of Stephens City was let this year.
In Judge John Rice's police court, Theodore Henry of Winchester is fined 14.75 for drunkenness, George DeHaven of 450 North Kent Street 14.75, Carl F. Godenour of Woodstock 25 for bad check violation with 25 suspended, Ralph Nelson Mills of Stevens on 10.25 for drunkenness, and Francis Carl Brooks of Vin ton District 1 speeding 15.25. The question of cloture in the Senate notes four successful invocations since March 8 1917, with 19 rulings debated and seven motions withdrawn or not acted upon. last used in 1927 on the Prohibition Reorganization Bill.
The St John River reverses due to the Bay of Fundy tides. At high tide the current pushes inward toward the bay. at half tide or slack water the falls allow navigation in both directions. when the tide is out the flows move toward the sea.
Cases disposed include Lindamood Star Tannery with reckless driving improper brakes $14.25 Gano Winchester failure to stop before entering highway $9.25 Pitcock Sunny Side improper steering $9.25 Fahnestock R 2 Winchester improper lights $9.25
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