Virginia tax budget projections and local concerns in October notices
The Virginia budget discussion covers the 1950-52 biennial appropriations with state funds and general fund revenues. Governor-elect John S. Rhodes formulating estimates amid strike and banking comments. In Luray, Georgie Judd’s Dry Run creek wall raises fears for a nearby bridge and downstream flood risk. Clifford Cooper to speak at the Virginia State Junior Chamber convention in Richmond. Farmville hosts the Virginia Foxhunters Association field meet concluding with L. B. Jacobs of Farmville winning trophies.
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J. Heee
Ord
John 8
State Highway Department
R. 211
Judd
Richmond
Virginia State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Clifford Cooper
United States
How complete is a submarine at launch
The article notes submarines are about eighty percent complete at launch. It states the vessel then moves to the outfitting dock for final touches before trials.
White Hall Clinic Attracts 21 Tots
Twenty one preschool children attended an immunization clinic this morning at White Hall school. A similar clinic is planned tomorrow at Bryarly and Wednesday at Mt Ailey. Last week 34 were immunized at Shenandoah Valley Academy and 16 at Kernstown.
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White Hall School
Bryarly
Mt. Ailey
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Kernstown
Bethlehem Steel Pension Offer in Steel Settlement Talks
Negotiations hinge on a cents per hour base for settlement. Bethlehem’s non-contributory pension plan offers $100 monthly to 65-year olds with 25 years, $85 to those with 20 years, and $60 for 15-year service. Workers pay $2 monthly to social insurance, making the extra wage-like addition modest for the average employee.
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Murray
Bethlehem
Halloween Events Highlight City Festivities
Open house at the American Legion post home tops private Halloween events with games and door prizes. Committee chairs include Robert Pizzano C F Schenck Sol Nuger and Clark Loy. Churches plan activities with Highland Ave Presbyterian staging a 7 PM parade followed by refreshments and awards for parade participants.
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American Legion Post
Legion
Robert Pizzano
C. F. Schenck
Sol Nuger
Clark Loy
Highland Ave. Presbyterian Chapel
Kenneth
George Cook
Eugene Willey
Rs Lake
Curie
Medical Director Explains Mine Union Hospital Plan
Warren F. Draper outlines the United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund medical program at the annual American Public Health Association meeting. The plan provides hospital and medical care for members and dependents, uses no fixed fee schedule, and supports rehabilitation including 496 cripples aided to regain mobility.
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New York
American Public Health Assnhere
United Mine Workers of America Welfare and Retirement Fund
Warren F. Draper
R. R. Sayers
Comprehensive Medical and Health Service
Dr. Draper
St Elmo's fire seen in rare US sea and land cases
The Weather Bureau defines St Elmo's fire as a brush discharge from pointed objects when air is highly charged. Some reports mention a sea near the Gulf of Saint Lawrence producing a bluish light, and rare cases note grass discharges as well.
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St. Elmo
Truckers Readiness to Fight Railroad Campaign
Boston dispatch reports truckers prepared to battle rail carriers in a postwar campaign to blame trucks for highway decay. leaders pledged 500000 to public relations in 1950 to advocate trucking as vital to small retailers and national economy while noting trucks ease door to door delivery and rapid mobilization if attacked.
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Boston
H. D. Horton
Horton
Mr. Horton
Allan J. Wilson
A. Towle Co
Washington
Mr. Wilson
New England
H. E. Howell
Associated Transport, Inc
Eastern Seaboard
Howell
Businessman in Fatal Hammer Attack Across Cities
In a Toledo incident, a businessman used a hammer to fatally injure his wife Mildred and her mother in Cross Pointe Woods after fleeing to his car. He told officers he was driven by an impulse and claimed to be in a rush to an important crowd.
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UN Buneaisbanes
Aeeaie
Toledo
Walter O’dell
Grosse Pointe Woods
Thompson
Harding Arived
Crosse Pointe Woods
Detroit
Robert Goodhand
Mildred
Census figures show employed men and women in 1949
The August 1949 Census reported 59,947,000 employed persons, with 42,644,000 men and 17,303,000 women. The data detail the gender split in employment at that time.
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J. A. Ree
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