King Neptune Opens Hampton Seafood Festival Amid Pageantry
Hampton hosts its third annual Seafood Festival with a royal opening as Andy Roberts, Mitzi Gaynor, and a flotilla of 12 escorting yachts participate at the Hampton Yacht Club. Police probe Tuesday night slaying of Gilbert H. Cox, 53, with 30-plus questioned. $500 in a separate pocket cited as possible motive. $131 found on the victim.
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Polio Resurges Across Virginia in 1950 Surge
The State Health Department reports ten new polio cases and one death, lifting Virginia totals to 675 cases and 40 fatalities this year. Wythe County adds 163 cases since July 1, amid the worst outbreak in the nation this year.
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Virginia
State Health Department
Old Dominion
Wythe County
Virginians Called to Support World Battle Effort at Tobacco Sale
Governor Battle urged Virginians to back the wartime defense drive as the Old Belt flue cured tobacco markets opened for their annual sales. He warned that national resources must be mobilized at home to strengthen the nation against global peril amid auctioneers, farmers, and bustling activity.
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Danville
Battle
FASTEETH Lets Dentures Fit Firmly For Comfort
FASTEETH a pleasant alkaline powder keeps false teeth more firmly in place. Sprinkle a little on plates to eat and talk with comfort. No gummy taste or sensation. Controls plate odor. Available at any drug store.
Milk Commission hears two day price structure hearings
The State Milk Commission heard arguments in a two day series of hearings to decide if milk prices in 33 markets should be adjusted. Eastern Virginia markets sent representatives today after yesterday’s session with 18 markets from Southwestern and Central Virginia. The commission was told that fluid milk deliveries from Virginia producers are barely adequate to meet consumption needs and to maintain the marketing system.
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State Milk Commission
Virginia
Six Hurt In Truck Bus Crash Near Ladysmith
Six persons injured in a collision between a chartered bus carrying Marines and a lumber truck near Ladysmith. One man, Kenneth F. Smith, 28, of Washington DC, hospitalized in fair condition at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. others treated and released. Officials uncertain if Smith was Marine or bus driver.
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Virginia cites civil defense lead at municipal league banquet
Governor says Virginia is far ahead in civil defense with 24 cities appointing directors and coordinators. He spoke at the 45th annual League of Virginia Municipalities conven tion banquet at the Cavalier Hotel praising readiness to move forward without delay.
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Old Dominion
League of Virginia
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Guard Enlistees Extended One More Year in Virginia
Richmond dispatch reports the enlistments of all non commissioned men in the Virginia National Guard extending to July 8, 1951 have been prolonged for another year. Adjutant General Gardner Waller cites a Judge Advocates ruling for the extension.
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Virginia National Guard
Adjutant General
Gardner Waller
Stained razors cleaned by gentle polishing method
If the stain results from rust corrosion, polish the blades with a light abrasive. Exercise care to avoid contacting the blade edges and maintain sharpness.
Spaak Re elected President of Council of Europe Assembly
When convened on August 7 1950 in Aubersboure the Assembly elected Paul Henri Spaak of Belgium as President. Spaak was re elected to this position heading the Council of Europe Assembly.
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Council of Europe
Ee Assembly
J. A
Dutasmnen
Paul-Henri Spaak
March 1960 figures cite 421000 absolute divorces in 1948
In March 1960 reports state that an estimated 421000 absolute divorces were granted in 1948. The data point reflects early divorce frequency estimates from postwar demographics.
Advertisement for USE T-4-L athlete's foot medicine
An ad promotes USE T-4-L for athlete's foot highlighting a 90 percent alcohol base that penetrates to kill germs on contact. It promises relief in one hour or a 40 cent refund at Boyd Drug Co.
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Virginia preinduction physicals set for October
Richmond announces October will see 5,373 preinduction examinations for Virginians, adding to 6,863 in August and 5,214 this month for a total of 16,450. Exam stations include Richmond 2,340 Roanoke 1,346 Bristol 886 Arlington 423 Cambridge Md 142 Martinsburg W Va 236.
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State Selective Service
Virginia
Roanoke
Bristol
Arlington
Cambridge, Md
Martinsburg
W. Va
Governor Battle Outlines Civilian Defense Goals
Gov Battle outlines state aims for civilian defense in Virginia Beach. He says local governments will focus on major objectives within the preparedness set up to strengthen regional readiness and resilience.
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Virginia Beach
Battle
Daily crossword clues puzzle page fragment
A crossword grid is shown with across and down clues listed, including entries such as Loses color Rascal ring shaped coral reef Goddesses of seasons Taj Mahal location and others. The text resembles an incomplete page of a puzzle with numerous misspellings and garbled words.
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