Robert B. "Bob" Smith was the
mayor
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of
Newport News, Virginia
Newport News () is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. At the 2020 census, the population was 186,247. Located in the Hampton Roads region, it is the 5th most populous city in Virginia and 140th most populous city in the Uni ...
from September 1, 1956 to June 30, 1958. Prior to serving as mayor, Smith had served as the head of the news operation for the city's ''Daily Press'' and ''Times-Herald'' newspapers.
In 1946, he served as an officer for the city's Golden Anniversary celebration, commemorating 50 years since the city's incorporation.
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Mayors of Newport News, Virginia
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