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431. adopted. Motion of Mr. Breedlove ~o extend the time of the meeting beyond eleven P.M. was 60-203 - Mr. Breedlove rose To a point of personal privilege to state that, notwith- standing personal differences regarding political opinions, he wished To extend a hand of farewell to the Mayor and Mr. Bartlett, as they retire from the City Council. 60-204 - Mr. Smith stated that he had been informed that the Portsmouth Western Union office would be closed each evening after 7:30, in the future. Motion of Mr. Smith ~hat the City Manager be authorized To protest to the Federal Co~maunications tom_mission about the proposed change in the hours of the Portsmouth Western Union Office, if investigation discloses the protest is necessary, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 60-205 - The following copy of letter addressed ~o Levin Davis, Sec., State Board of Elections, was read: "Re: General Election Results - Portsmouth City Council. In accordance with Section 24-279 and 24-280 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, I am inclosing herewith copy of the Abstract of Votes for members of the City Council of Portsmouth, Va., cast in the Councilmanic Primary Election held on June 14, 1960. It will appear from the Abstract that Jack P.Barnes, W.ToLeary, H. Earl Weiseman and R. Irvine Smith received the highes~ number ef votes cast in the said election and are therefore elected ~o the C~ty Council for the City of Portsmouth. (Signed) John R.Porter, Jr., Clerk of the Cour~ of Hu~stings." Motion of Mr. Breedlove that the communication be received and filed for informatio] was adopted, without dissenting vote. On motion adjourned. City Clerk. Approved - President.