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On motion of Nr. Hinton, Said ordinance was placed on first reading.
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<br /> 56-292 - The following letter from the Comm~i;ssioner df Revenue was road:
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<br /> "Please be advised that Robert E. Leitner was assessed for tangible personal property
<br /> valued at $1,300.00 with taxes amounting to $35.~8. The assessment in qaestion pertains to an automobile. Our
<br /> investigation shows that car was no.t ov~led by him on J~umuary 1, 1955. The tzuxpayer has paid the above tax as
<br /> shown by his receipted tax hill #9326 and as this is definitely an erroneous assessment, we sincersly request
<br /> that a ref~Lud in the amount of $35.75 be made to the taxpayer."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Scott that refund be granted was. adopted.
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<br /> 56-293 - The following letters from the Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchants Association and
<br />National Federatio~ of Post Office Clerks were~ read:
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<br /> "The Hoard of Directors of hhe Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, upon reeommendntion
<br />of the Executive Committee, unanimously approved a site for the location of the Federal B~ilding, after the tele-
<br />gram had been rec~i~ed frcm Senator Harry Flood Byrd stating:
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<br /> ' President approved Portsmouth Post Office project
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<br /> The inclosed °is a copy ~cf the resolution approved at the meeting on September 1Sth :
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<br /> Resolution "~
<br /> - Wheres~, the Cify of PoITt~me~th has been approved by the Federal Government for the
<br /> location of a new Federal Building,
<br /> Whereas, there is a dire nBed to develop and promote certain local waterfront property,
<br /> Prinqipally t~e properfy bounded on the South by High St. and on the West by Crawford
<br /> St., and
<br /> Whereas, we are located in a war area and subject to extreme gyrational employment, at
<br /> times adversely affecting our economy, as well as at times enjoying abno~mal Prosperity,
<br /> and
<br /> Whereas, the United States Coast Guard is interested in acquiring room in the proposed
<br /> Federal Bnilding amd definitely de~ire a downtGwn location, and
<br /> Whereas, serions consideration has been given by the City of Portsmouth to the location
<br /> and°f a Municipal Building at the waterfront to assist in beautifying this blighted area,
<br /> Whereas, the Federal Building will add materially to such a promotion, now, therefore
<br /> be it
<br /> Resolved, that the Board of 'Diroctore of the Port~mouth Chamber of Commerce approve the
<br /> loca~cion fo~ the new Federal Building to be constructed in l%a~tsmonth at a cost of ap -
<br /> proximately $3,575,000.00 in the block of High St. on the north side."
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<br /> '~The Board of Directors of~the Portsmouth Virginia Retail Merchants Association unani-
<br /> mously passed tko following resolution ar their regular meeting September 13, 195~.
<br /> Resolved, that we express to all 9fficiala involved and all interested parties, our
<br /> appreciation and commendations for their efforts in making possible the location of the
<br /> new Federal Building in P~rtsmouth, Virginia.
<br /> Resolved, that in the opinion of this bod~,
<br /> on the no~th side of the 100 block of High St.
<br /> Resolved, that copies of this resolution he spread on the minutes of this Association
<br /> and sent ~o the followin~ officials: Senator Harry F. Byrd, Senator A. Willis Rebertson,
<br /> Congressman Porter Hardy, Jr., the Postmaster General of the United States, officials
<br /> of the ~eneraI Services Administration and the City of Portsmouth, Va."
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<br /> "At the regular meeting of Local I71, National Federation of Post Office Clerks, held
<br /> on September 18, 1956, it was voted unanimously ~o go on record in Supporting the ef -
<br /> forts made By all concerned is securing a new Federal B~ilding to house the Pest Office.
<br /> It is felt that a new Post Office has long been needed, and the Aocal wi~hes to extend
<br /> its fulIest efforts in any way that they may help to make this project a reality.
<br /> We realize that there is probably Very little that we eau do, but want you to feel
<br /> free to call on us if there is any way at all in which we may help. We appreciate your
<br /> efforts and are looking forward to th~ day when we will have a new building in which to
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Smith that these letters be acknowledged and filed, was adopted.
<br />55--294 - The following letter from Dr. Royal T. Somers was read:
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<br />"Asa member of the Daylight Saving Committee of Norfolk, I am writing to ask if agree-
<br />able to you and the members of your City CoanciI to grant us the privilege of meeting
<br />with you at the earliest date which is convenient. Please advise me in the matter.'~
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<br /> The CounciI went on record as being glad to place on the age~
<br />committee to be heard at any council meeting at which they desire to appear.
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<br />Approve%
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<br />On motion adjourned.
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<br />an opportunity for this
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