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December g3rd~ 1958. On motion of Mr. Weiseman, these ordinances were referred to~the City Manager and City Attorney, without dzssent~ng vote. 58-375 - The following letter from the Portsmouth Central Labor Union was read: "At the last regular meeting o£ the Portsmouth Central Labor Union voted to go on record as endorsing the Lincoln Park project. That organized labor of all craft~ ~£filiate ~ith the Central Labor UniOn were very much interested in an early start on this said park, to help the unemployment which is at s new high as to com- pare with the unempl6yment estimated at 11,300 mid-February comprised szx per cent of the labor force. This is the figure of March 1958~tabor market trends, Virginia State Employment Service,'Nor£olk and Portsmouth area. This early start on the Lincoln Park project which call for 180 dwelling units to be constructed, and the payrolls will range from $800,000. to $1;000,000. and help the unemployment at a new low for this ares where some 300 ~o 350 men will be employed on this job. After all, gentlemen, this zs progressive Portsmouth. Hoping you will bear this in mind and vote for an early start on the~Lincoln Park prosect. Thanking you in advance £or any consideration given in this matter, I remain - Signed W.L, Redmon, Sec." vote. Motion o£ ~ir. Wezseman ~o receive as information was adopted, without dissenting 58-376 - Mr. Weiseman asked that the Council extend,a rising vote of thanks to the City Naris- get and his employees £or the splendid work done in improving the present Municipal Building and for the momentou~ job of removing the heavy snow £rom the streets. On motion adjonrned. Approved - President. City C lerI~.