Senate Filibuster Stalls Currency Expansion Plan
Washington observers report Congress faces a June deadline as leaders from both parties plan speeches to block or push the currency expansion proposal. McCarran and Thomas press for a $2 billion paper money issuance backed by gold while seeking to trim the stabilization fund. The administration aims to extend the international stabilization fund and authority to devalue the dollar for two years, with a June 30 deadline looming for relief and profit tax measures.
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Senate
McCarran
Nev
Thomas
Nver
Treasury
Administration
International Stabilization Fund
Faw
Pitman
Thornhill and Reigher Pass Annapolis Entrance Tests
Telegram from Senator Holt reports Joe Reigher son of Mrs H W Burnley passed final physical for admission to the U S Naval Academy and will take oath Friday. Jack Thornhill son of Mr and Mrs W A Thornhill also passed and will begin training today. The two local boys left Bluefield Sunday night for Annapolis. Reigher earned his appointment from Holt and Thornhill through Senator Mee.
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Joe Reigher
H. W. Burnley
Stadium Drive
United States Naval Academy
Jack Thornhill
W. A. Thornhill
Highland Avenue
Bluefield
Annapolis
Reigher
Holt
Thornhill Io
Memorial Service Planned for Mrs. Donola Curtis Duano
A memorial service for Mrs. Donola Curtis Duano of Pocahontas will be held Sunday afternoon at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Roy E. Early will officiate with music by local musicians and a solo by Mrs. Hampton Crawford. Teddy Duane and his brother Duane, recently discharged from a hospital, will attend from Brooklyn, N Y.
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Donola Curtis Duano
J. P. Curtis
Pocahontas
Grinnel
Iowa
Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
Roy E. Early
Pocahontas Methodist Church
D. Gillies
Robert W. Vawter
W. E. Rhodes
Charles Maxey
Hampton Crawford
Teddy Duane
Duane
Curin Pocahontas
Brooklyn
N. Y
Deaths and Funerals T A Warden Montcalm
Services for T A Warden of Montcalm were moved from 2 30 PM to a later time announced yesterday. The notice notes the change in plans for the funeral arrangements.
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T. A. Warden
Montcalm
City Board Approves Convention Visitor Sticker Plan
The city board authorized a courtesy sticker for convention visitors cars. Signed by Mayor Snyder and Chief of Police Wilson, the sticker will be distributed to visitors this year. The city will host 17 state conventions and the board also approved a city coat of arms seal for stationery.
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Eddie Steele
Chamber of Commerce
William C. Snyder
C. N. Wilson
Ihefield
American ship ordered to quit Swatow harbor
United States authorities report the Tientsin group claims the blockade will hamper American trade in Chinese cities. Most Americans in Swatow reside in British and French concessions while Britain seeks a limited lifting of the blockade. Britain beefs up forces, with 300 officers plus volunteers, and calls for non uniformed auxiliaries as evacuation of British women and children begins.
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Washington
Tientsin
Tsin
Japan
Britain
Ies J Geasrehemma
H. Delamain Cram
Peiping
Trio Sentenced for Robberies in Giles
Charles Reed and Wilson waived trial and pled guilty to robberies at Bluff City with burglars tools and received 14 year sentences each in the Virginia penitentiary. Frank Reed not guilty on some charges and sentenced to two years. others found not guilty. Reed testified of prior terms in Virginia and West Virginia.
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Bluff City
Charles Reed
Wilson
Virginia
Frank Reed
Wae
Lynchburg
Giles County
West Virginia
Blue Grays Aces 6 to 4 in Continued Prom Page Eight
Matthews opened with relief to eight batters and walked six as Perkins right fielder and Urick baseman led the batting arc in a game where the Blue Grays won six to four.
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Matthews
Perkins
Urick
Figh 19 Urged for Presidency
Former Rep. Carl G. Bachmann urges Rep. Fish to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1940 arguing a New York candidate, preferably a World War veteran, is needed to restore the party and counter Roosevelt. Bachmann praises Fish as a strong vote getter with a clear radio voice.
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Washington
Fish
Carl G. Bachmann
West Virginia
Bachmann
Senator Borah
Ida
Roosevelt
Tom Tom Dewey
New York
Senators Rally Past Blues in Narrow AL Battle
A late ninth inning rally gave the Washington Senators a 9 to 8 victory over Cleveland in a tense American League matchup. Key plays included timely hits by Prichard and Bloodworth, while Zuber and Krakauskas held firm on the mound, with attention on base running and defensive miscues that kept the score tight.
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Grimes
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Appleton
Ani Bland
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Myer
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Krakauskas
Hudlin
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Bronca N
Inner Zu
Hud Winntcher
Panama
Gulnn
McGowan
Pipgras
Stream Pollution Bill Action Delayed to January
Washington reports Chairman Mansfield of Texas said final action on the stream pollution control bill would be postponed until next January.
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Mansfield
Texas
House Rivers and Harbors Committe
FDR Silent On Third Term To Preserve Strength
Washington dispatch reports Democrats split over a possible 1940 third term for Franklin D Roosevelt. He refused to answer directly when pressed, signaling no disclosure that could weaken his influence. The issue shapes congressional matters this session and the upcoming campaign.
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Kirkel. Simpson
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
National League tightens as New York tops Pittsburgh
In a 6 to 1 game the New York lineup led by Waner and Handley defeated Pittsburgh. Jurges and Bonura contributed key hits while Melton pitched well. The win improves New York’s standing as Pettish players show steady offense.
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Hay Meller
Ray Pep Young
Ernes
New York
OA Moore
Demaree
Melton
W. Brown
Hubbel
Waner
Bowell
Bowman
Pistsburon
Bonura
L. Waner
Sasalng Ott
Handley
Vaughan
Young
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Jurges
Pittsburgh
Balte
Brown
Ben Ai
Trubbelt
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Hublin
Winntitcher
Ing
Barr
Moran
Sears
Chicago Bruins Defeat Bees 3-0 In Rain Shortened Game
Chicago Bruins beat the Bees 3-0 after rain halted play in the top of the eighth with one out and one-third innings completed. Chicago tallied all three runs before the suspension, leaving the Bees scoreless as play stopped.
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Cubs
Stanley Hack
Galan
Carl Abrh OA Warstier
Herman
Eee Galan
Ae Reynolds
Hartnett
Russell
Gleeson
Sessecceseese
Bartell
Inni
Chicago
Erman
Reynolds
West
Boston
Veteran Negro editor dies in hospital in state
An elderly editor and church leader, a longtime officer in Mc Dowell County, passed away in a local hospital. He served as superintendent of the Sunday school and held prominent roles in Negro fraternities. Survived by his second wife Ida Eoe, his death ends a notable public life.
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McDowell’ County
Whitlese
Tates Warried
Ida Eoe
British-Soviet pact talks stall amid Baltic aid dispute
Talks in Moscow fail to yield quick agreement as Britain and France seek new terms and discuss a Baltic pledge. Russia wants guarantees for Finland Latvia and Estonia, while critics worry about neutrality and possible concessions to Moscow. Some say Tokyo and Danzig issues loom as Bangkok—sorry, not Bangkok. Moscow—pushes for clarity on concessions.
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Russia
Finland
Latvia
Estonia
Tientsin
Free City of
Danzig
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Molotff
London
Paris
Nazis Demand Britons Ouster Over Vienna Consulate Affair
Berlin reports Germany calls for the recall of Britain’s consul general in Vienna amid a widening political crisis tied to espionage questions and a royal Saudi accord context. The British government said London would withdraw its envoy.
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Vienna
Berlin
Visema Tetaz
London
Foreign Office
Gainer
Upstate Postmaster Charged with Perjury in Inquiry
An upstate postmaster faces a five count indictment alleging perjury in statements to a congressional committee. The charges involve claims he could obtain information from Miss Castleman and influence committee actions and votes, with potential penalties up to five years and a $2000 fine. The case ties to a milk industry probe and broader investigations across House committee rooms.
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Post Office Department
Faulkner
Virginia Thunderstorms and Warm Temps Forecast
The forecast calls for thunderstorms in Virginia on Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. Partly cloudy conditions and local thundershowers are expected in the western portion, with slightly cooler nights in the west and north.
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Virginia
West
City and Coalfield Items Rummage Sale at Old Appalac Building
Community sale at Raleigh Street's Old Appalac Building featuring a rummage event to benefit a local cause. Items include aprons with bibs, piano tuning services available through O Box 2455 Roanoke and specials from Fretwell's, with dates Friday and Saturday.
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Old Appalac
Raleigh Street
Local Mib Champ Heads to Wildwood Marble Event
Champion Jones of Bluefield will depart Saturday for Wildwood New Jersey to compete in the national marble championship. The field is reported to include around 500 entrants with Leymfr vying in the event.
Huge Farm Bill Wins Conference Approval
The farm bill clears conference with a Senate provision for 9113,060.00 to dispose of crop surpluses. Senators approve adding this item to 90,000,900 in receipts for cotton subsidy relief. President vest and Secretary Wallace oppose amid southern senator objections. Senator Russell reports a bill of 85,000,000 late March.
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House
Vest
Wallace
Russell
Sam Sublette Improves After Breaking Ribs
Sam Sublette Jr. son of Mr and Mrs J Sublette is improving at home on Highland Avenue from injuries from a fall at Coaldale West Virginia. A Mr sales man form slipped on a net striking an adjacent track and caused two fractured ribs.
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Sam Sublette, Jr
8. J. Sublette
Highland Avenue
Coaldale
W. Va
Britain rejects wider Moscow talks on Far East policy
Prime Minister Chamberlain refused extending Moscow negotiations beyond Europe and rejected a pre-pact military staff talk with Russia. He said Britain will pressure Japan over the Tientsin concessions and ensure food for British subjects, while deferring economic retaliation pending Japan's stance.
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Moscow
Butler
Far East
Europe
Chamberlain
Russia
Anthony Eden
Japan
Britain
Tientsin
Board of Trade and Treasury
Miss Margaret Graham Entered Sanitarium for Treatment
Miss Margaret Graham daughter of Justice and Mrs Walter Graham of Maybeurry enters a sanitarium for treatment. The move is noted in local society records as she seeks medical care for her condition.
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Margaret Graham
Justice
Walter Graham
Maybeurry
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