Four Hurt As Auto Rolls Down Embankment Into Train
A car carrying Jerry Long Jr and three other Harrisonburg residents plunged down a 10 foot embankment and collided with a moving Chesapeake and Western passenger train at Hensley’s Service Station crossing, near McGaheysville. Adolph Foltz, 25, was critically injured. three others suffered cuts and bruises while driver Long escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desapeake & Western Railway
Elkton Pike
McGaheysville
Hensley
Adolph
Doc”) Foltz
North Liberty Street
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Hazel Downey Foltz
Myrtle Wright
William Davis
Davis
Harrisonburg
Jerry T. Long, Jr
Rockingham County
Elkton
Fultz
Danville Producers Before Milk Board Hearing Scheduled
The Virginia state milk board granted Danville area producers and distributors a hearing at the capitol next Wednesday at 10 a.m. to discuss production distribution and consumption. An equalization fund proposal and Roanoke area price increase suggestions were noted as under consideration. A second hearing on jurisdiction in Waynesboro is set for June 14 at 10 a.m. in the capitol commission rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Milk Board
Danville
Capitol
J. 3. Agnew
Roanoke
Milk Commission
Jurisdiotomn
Waynesboro
Commission
State Capitol
Skyline worker may lose sight of eye
John A. Lucas, 40, of near Stanley, is hospitalized at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after an accident on the Skyline drive construction. Doctors say he faces possible loss of an eye. the incident was the second major event since construction started yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lucas
Stanley
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Lawn Party at Cherry Grove Organizing Event
June 18 event organized by the Ladies Aid at Cherry Grove. Details are incomplete in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry -Grove Genuiney
Ladies Aid
Steel Institute opposes closed shop demand in steel talks
New York June 6 Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute after conferring with General Hugh S Johnson declared that the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers demands a closed shop. The institute said the industry is opposed to a closed shop and supports the current employees representation plan and an open decision process. Directors plan to meet again to discuss the proposal further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Iron and Steel Institute
Hugh S. Johnson
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Folinnors
Donald Righters
NRA
Irorr
Belgian Queen Gives Birth to a Son in Royal Birth
Queen Astrid of Belgium has a son, the monarchs third child, born at 11:35 p m in the Royal Castle at Laeken. Both mother and infant are reported well. A 101 gun salute will be fired at 6 am to announce the birth and a proclamation will go to Brussels residents. An informal christening will occur Thursday with a formal ceremony at the royal palace a month hence. The baby is expected to be named Albert after the late King Leopold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Astrid
Leopold
Laeken
Max
Royal Palace
Albert
Covington Merchant Dies by Own Hand
Covington June 6 G Stanley Nesbit well known Covington merchant died this afternoon from a pistol wound in the head. The coroner said the death was a suicide and an inquest unnecessary. Nesbit proprietor of a Main street store was a native of Toronto Canada. He had formerly been in business in Roanoke Greensboro N C and Bluefield W Va. He was married in Martinsville several years ago. His widow and one child survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
G. Stanley Nesbit
Nesbit
Toronto
Canada
Roanoke
Greensboro
N. C
Bluefield
W. Va
Martinsville
Roosevelt tariff gains approval with minor changes
The Senate nears adjournment as it clears a conference report on the tariff bill and debates the silver measure. President Roosevelt resists calls to drop the Wagner labor disputes and housing bills, while House action approves Senate amendments to limit and supervise presidential trade authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Harrison
Finance Committee
White House
House
House of Senate
Legislative Branch
Girl Fatally Hurt In Train Plunge At Graystone Station
Miss Margaret Frederick, 20, of Parkton Maryland, died after a northbound Pennsylvania Railroad train plummeted through a bridge at Graystone Station Baltimore County. Engineer T F Bossom and Fireman J O Blauser, both of Baltimore, were missing and feared buried beneath the engine or tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore-Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Graystone Station
Baltimore County
Margaret Frederick
Parkton
T. F. Bossom
J. O. Blauser
President Signs Stock Market Control Bill and New Commission Named
The report notes President signs stock market control bill and announces a five member commission. Henry P. Fletcher elected GOP chairman as party endorses a liberal progressive platform for fall campaigns, with leadership from Everett Sanders successor and regional leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry P. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Fletcher
National Committee
Radiata
Everett Sanders
Indiana
Ortti
The
Virgins
Teemen
Henry Roraback
Connecticut
Charles D. Hilles
New York
Fletcher Named to Head Republicans Drive To Win Back Supremacy
Former Ambassador Henry P Fletcher named to head the Republicans as they push to regain political supremacy. The Roosevelt administration signs the stock market control bill authorizing a five member commission to enforce it. The plan expects Landis and other reform figures to join the commission with July 1 as the target activation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P Fletcher
Washington
Roosevelt
James M. Landis
Federal Trade Commissioner
Stock Commission
Thomas Corcoran
Reconstruction Corporation
Ben Cohen
Public Works
Hopewell Plant Rejects Labor Board Plan
Washington June 6 The Tubize Chatillon Corporation flatly rejected a labor board plan to settle troubles at its Hopewell rayon mill. The board proposed a preferential re employment list for recently discharged workers and rapid job restoration. The company counsel challenged the board and the workers had voted to strike pending mediation. The board met and likely would take up the case in executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tubize-Chatillion Corporation
Hopewell
Labor Board
David A. Harrison, Jr
Ority
Harrison
ABC Board Moves to Enforce Beer Regulations
The Richmond based state liquor board issued a rule allowing wine and beer above 3.2 percent to be sold at the same establishment under separate on and off premises licenses. It also requires clear labeling of 3.2 beer to prevent soft drink licenses from selling stronger brews and threatens conviction for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Liquor Board
Merchante
Lcense
June Sale for Ladies at Josney and Sons Co
Ladies see midsummer bargains at Josney and Sons Co with discounts on dresses coats and suits during the June sale era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josney & Sons CO
Advertisers Urged to Pay Dues for May 1934 Display
Announcement urges advertisers to secure a ten percent display and render advertising discount by paying all May bills on or before June 15, 1934. Any arrears must be paid in full to qualify.
Combs Named Virginia Comptroller and Board Head
Richmond June 6 A B Gathright resigns as state comptroller Governor Peery appoints E R Combs of Russell county to the dual post of state comptroller and chairman of the new Virginia compensation board effective June 20. Gathright returns as assistant comptroller H G Gilmer to manage RF C duties. Combs longtime official praised for handling compensation duties and state finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
A. B. Gathright
Reery
E. R. Combs
Russell County
New Virginia Compensation Board
Washington
Combs
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Comptroller
Gathright
H. G. Gilmer
State Highway Commission
Wise County
Stice
R. F. Cpimanager
Combs Swine
Byrd
Virginia
Peery
Commonwealth
Revenue
State Tax Commissioner
State Auditor of Public Accounts
Mr. Combs
Capitol
Pollard
Combes
Combe
Gold Medal Binder Twine Offered by Wampler Feed & Seed Co
Wampler Feed and Seed Co offers Gold Medal binder twine noted for high class quality after five years of handling. The firm discontinued other twines, citing satisfaction and reasonable pricing as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampler Feed & Beed CO
Wool Caravans Scheduled for Towns Across the Region
Wool will be loaded at Timberville on Friday June 8 and Bridgewater on Saturday June 9 and Monday June 11 until noon. Elkton will receive Friday afternoon June 11, Harrisonsburg Tuesday June 13 and Wednesday June 13 with details from IGHAM PARM BUREAU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timberville
Bridgewater
Elkton
Harrisonsburg
Parm Bureau
Byrd and Davis clash over farm amendments in act
Washington debate centers on amendments to the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Senator Byrd opposes new provisions while Chester Davis, farm administrator, defends changes as clarifications. Davis argues the authority is needed despite Byrd’s objections. Byrd questions legality and Congress approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrd
Chester C. Davis
Davis
Farm Administration
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Virginian
Important News At A Glance
Domestic: labor leaders to meet over steel strike threat. Johnson to consult steel leaders. government and House to probe unAmerican propaganda. Fletcher chosen Republican chairman. Mrs Roosevelt tours West Virginia homestead projects. Roosevelt signs stock market control bill and enforces it. drought impacts farmers. two Kentucky brothers rescued from mob. bombs added in Alabama coal fields. Swanson approves 24 war vessels. Foreign: British debt payment regret. Windsor Lad wins Derby. France and Germany seek more hopeful disarmament talks.
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Washington
New York
Johnson
State
Post Office
Labor Departments
House
Chicago
Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Philadelphia
Ware
Bismarck Wallace
North Dakota
U. S
Washington — Farm Administration
Memphis
Birmingham
Torch
Alabama
Swanson
London
House of Lords
Britain
Epsom Downs
Eng
Windsor Lad
Geneva
France
Germany
Garden aid meeting for Harrisonburg residents scheduled
All white residents of Harrisonburg who received garden aid are asked to meet in Assembly Hall this afternoon at 3 30 to discuss methods to combat insect damage. County Agent Cox and Charles W Wampler will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Assembly Hall
Cox
Charles W. Wampler
Wallace promises aid in West area drought relief plan
Secretary Wallace told farmers in the drought heart that the emergency may spur a long range program of agricultural planning. He outlined four relief lines including cattle purchase, foundation herd feeding, rail freight reduction, and pasture use with government contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
West Area
Bismarck
N. LD
Wane
Big Increase in Vehicle Licenses Issued in Virginia
Richmond announces motor vehicle licenses up to June 1 show large gains over last year. Passenger car licenses rise by 49,280 and truck licenses by 8,059, totaling a 235 percent increase. bus line receipts also grow, helping offset state revenue declines from vehicle taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John Q. Rhodes
Division of Motor Vehicles
General Assembly
Untitled note on town absence and office duties
A fragment states the writer will be out of town until June 11 and that their office will handle sews, with unclear names and duties. The text is incomplete and lacks concrete events or entities.
Famine Conditions Reported Amid Drought Struggles
The Associated Press notes continued drought across the Middle West as showers offer scant relief. Government surveys warn permanent relief unlikely, with crop losses broad and feed grain and hay production down. President Roosevelt seeks 525 million dollars for relief as the nation faces a looming food shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Middle West
Roosevelt
Former inmate admits killing at asylum
A former inmate at an asylum admits to a killing. The report notes the admission and provides minimal context about the scene or motive. Further details remain unclear in the fragmented text.
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Adolph Foltz
Jerry Long
McGaheysville Crossing
Milk Board
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church IN America
William C. Covert
General Assembly of the Church
EU. S
Cleveand
Institute
Covington Merchant
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate Banking Committee
Landis
Pecora
Wall Street
Tubize Company
Right of Labor Board
ABC Board
DAILY
News-Record
New Compensation Board
AAA
Bureau
Uue
East
Iowa
Charles D
Redd
Chet
Wan
Tiro
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