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Domestic News
May 12, 1949
Dickenson County Herald
Clintwood, Dickenson County, Virginia
What is this article about?
The town of Ghost Rock, led by its mayor and chief of police, plans to install toll gates at city limits to generate revenue by charging travelers on foot, horseback, or vehicle, anticipating increased business.
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The thriving town of Ghost Rock is, according to the mayor and chief of police, taking a step that other progressive communities might well follow.
Ghost Rock needs more revenue and is going to get it in a simple and yet original way. Toll gates are to be set up at the city limits. Travelers, by foot, horseback, motor vehicle or any other means of locomotion, will donate for the privilege of passing through the town. The officials of the community figure that toll gates will draw a good deal of business into their city.
The thriving town of Ghost Rock is, according to the mayor and chief of police, taking a step that other progressive communities might well follow.
Ghost Rock needs more revenue and is going to get it in a simple and yet original way. Toll gates are to be set up at the city limits. Travelers, by foot, horseback, motor vehicle or any other means of locomotion, will donate for the privilege of passing through the town. The officials of the community figure that toll gates will draw a good deal of business into their city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Ghost Rock
Toll Gates
Revenue
Town Officials
Business Attraction
Where did it happen?
Ghost Rock
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Ghost Rock
Outcome
toll gates expected to generate revenue and draw business into the town.
Event Details
The town of Ghost Rock is setting up toll gates at the city limits to charge travelers by foot, horseback, motor vehicle, or other means for passing through, as a way to increase revenue, according to the mayor and chief of police.