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Previous Edition | October 1964 Edition | 15¢

### Dr. John G. Black Dead.

Dr. John G. Black died at the home of his son Mr. Clarence J. Black at Blacksburg early Sunday morning following a long period of ill health. Dr. Black was the son of William C. Black, one of the most eminent statesmen that Gear City. He was 73 years of age and was born in Gear City. Dr. Black is survived by the following children: Messrs. Roland and C. J. Black of Dirt Town; Dr. B. G. Black of Dorkville; Mesdames Lila Nicholls. Greenwood and Lucille Gear City

### Gear City Grand Jury to Look Into City Contract Chargesy

A Gear City grand jury, which will convene Monday, will begin an investigation into the charges made by Comptroller Charles L. Craig that there has been collusive bidding and other irregularities in city contracts in the city. Maurice E. Connolly, Head of Gear City Contracting, has denied the Comptroller's allegations. County Judge Burt J. Humphrey announced last night that he would charge the grand jury that the statements already made by the Comptroller and the Head were of sufficient importance to the public to warrant attention.

### Representative SEES FLAWS IN TAX EXEMPTIOND

#### Measure to Facilitate Building Was Faultily Drawn, Says Representative.

According to the Representative, the new law permitting the tax exemptions, and even subsidies, for factory construction is flawed. In his opinion and the majority of the Gear City board members, the money could better spend on social issues. These issues would surely get him more votes come the next election. Business leaders have pushed back, saying no factories, no jobs, no jobs, no tax revenues. No tax revenues, no social spending. And cuts in social spending always result in fewer votes for the cutter.

### Stock Prices

Global Fuel Rate: 0.84
Philadelphia-Brull -- $113.05
NAD -- $66.05
GCT -- $131.43
Blizsea -- $84.61
Hursov -- $59.83
Purr -- $77.82
Farm Hand -- $49.63
Blouist -- $92.95
FLN -- $96.51
Heyho -- $71.78
Floggol -- $71.17
Shuvah -- $61.25
Curetellos -- $79.85
Systian -- $40.68
Steven Haul -- $29.73

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