Italy Attacks Addis Ababa Rail Hub as Sanctions Talk Rises
Italian planes hit main points on the Addis Ababa Dji pouti Railway while Badoglio reports Ethiopian forces driven from the north. Paris and London clash over sanctions tied to Italy and gas allegations amid the East Africa conflict.
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Associated Press
Addis Ababa-Djipouti
Ethiopia
France
Germany
Pietro Badoglio
Rome
Haile Selassie
Addis Ababa
Negus
Surakaki
Diredawa
Jijiga
Paris
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Great Britain
Rhineland
Italy
Locarno
Brussels
London
Travelogue film inspires Virginia tourism push
MA Winchester praises a Virginia Travelogue shown locally as a revelation to viewers. He says the film offers new perspectives, guiding visitors to historic and scenic spots with little effort. If shown in other states, it could spark interest in Virginia’s attractions and beauty. A luncheon is scheduled Mon Apr 6 at the Episcopal Parish House.
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Virginia
Preamble to Winchester flag and seal design history
The ordinance preamble explains Winchester’s origin from Colonel James Wood’s surveyed town site near Shawnee springs. It notes transfer to Frederick County on March 9 1743 old style, renamed Winchester by Virginia authorities in February 1752, and the original twenty six lots of half an acre.
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Flag and Seal Commission
Frederick
Winchester
Fredericktown
General Assembly
Colony of
Virginia
George II
Easter Corsages from The Flower Shop
Easter corsages offered in beautiful combinations by The Flower Shop. Order now for arrangements suitable for gatherings and celebrations.
Easter flower selections at The Flower Shop
The Flower Shop advertises Easter lilies hydrangeas tulips hyacinths azaleas primroses cineramias and potted gardenias urging early selection.
Lawrence C Hollis Declares City Council Candidacy Denial
Lawrence C Hollis states he is not a candidate for election to the City Council and asks voters in the Democratic Primary on April 7 to cast no ballots for him.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
Truck Driver 10 Faces Grand Jury Over Fatal Schoolhouse Crash
Daniel McFarland 22, driver of the Sen eeadiver truck, is bound over to the Frederick county grand jury after the death of Dorothy Mae Bunner 10 near Gore schoolhouse grounds. Commonwealth Attorney Burr Harrison filed charges feloniously operating a truck as State Officer R E Bayliss testified. Bayliss recounted McFarland's statement that the child dashed across the road about 20 feet away, was struck as she neared the north edge, and carried 100 feet before the impact occurred.
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Daniel McFarland
D. H. Seneeadiver
Dorothy Mae Bunner
Gore School House
Frederick County
R. E. Bayliss
Commonwealth
McFarland
Bayliss
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival on Maxwell House Showboat
Captain Henry and Lanny Ross will host a nationwide Maxwell House Showboat broadcast from New York at 9 PM on April 23 to promote the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. The program reaches coast to coast via National Broadcasting network, backed by Maxwell House sponsors.
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Henry
Lanny Ross
New York
Maxwell House
Captain Henry
Radio Fame
Winchester
Shenandoah
Lindberghs to Stay in England Months More
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh plan to remain in England for many more months following Bruno Hauptmann's death. The owner has promised use of Long Barn for the year, keeping the Lindberghs abroad until at least next winter, with their children Charles Ann and Jon.
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Weald
Kent
Eng
Charles A. Lindbergh
England
Bruno Hauptmann
Colonel Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Charles
Ann
Jon
United States
Rainy Weather Early In Week
Weather outlook for April 6 to 11 calls for occasional showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States. The south portion should be moderately warm in the first half of the period while the north remains cooler. A colder spell is expected Monday night or Tuesday and again Friday or Saturday.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
South
Roosevelt Signs One Year Extension of Housing Act
President Roosevelt signed the bill extending title one of the Federal Housing Act for one year. The housing authority will continue loan authorization and home repair modernization until next April 1 in Miami Florida.
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Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
Renewed Housing Authority
Water supply of Winchester is polluted
Dr. L. M. Allen spoke before the Civic League on Winchester’s water. He said the city’s supply has long been polluted and only made safe by chlorine. Since 1932 double chlorination has been used, with seven pounds added at Rouss Spring and near the outlet to treat water before it enters pipes. Floods raise pollution and may overwhelm chlorine’s effectiveness. Continued on page two.
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L. M. Allen
Civic League
Winchester
Messer
State Department of Health
Rouss Spring
Mrs. Roosevelt Christens Yorktown Carrier in Newport News
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt broke champagne on the Yorktown carrier prow at 9 56 am. The $19 000 000 aircraft carrier slid into the James River as the Roosevelt program marks its first ship launch. Crowds cheered while whistles sounded and a band played during the ceremony at Newport News Ship Building and Drydock Company. Tugs prepared to tow the ship to the outfitting pier for commissioning in about six months.
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Newport News
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Yorktown
Roosevelt Naval Construction
Second Coast Artillery
Newport News Ship Building and Drydock Company
James River
Roosevelt Eyes Final Round Of Fishing Cruise
President Roosevelt continued his annual fishing voyage off Miami Florida on April 4 noting he will likely head ashore over the weekend with no fixed landing time.
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Miami
Fila
Roosevelt
Du Pont Rayon raises pay for Ampthill workers
An official announces that starting next week about 2800 employees at Du Pont Rayon Company in Ampthill will receive wage increases.
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Richmond
du Pont Rayon Company
Ampthill
Governor to Push Probe of Hauptmann Case After Execution
Governor Hoffman ordered a legislative investigation into the Lindbergh kidnapping case and to audit reward claims. Col. Schwarzkopf to report who is entitled to the reward. three claims filed. He plans to seek a formal inquiry with Assemblyman Kerner while Hauptmann's execution prompts political fallout.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Harld G. Hoffman
Bruno Hauptmann
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Hauptmann
Williams
Conklin
John Kerner
Union Republican
Damaged Warren Bridge Opens as Repairs Complete
Richmond Va April 4 Repairs have been finished and the Shenandoah River bridge at Riverton on Route 3 will open to traffic this afternoon The bridge was badly damaged by the flood It is the first primary system bridge damaged by high water to reopen The department listed closures on Routes 55 12 and the Potomac bridges at Point of Rocks and Brunswick Also a temporary Potomac bridge may be built in about four weeks and other crossings remain shut while Route 4 work continues for about two more weeks.
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Richmond
Shenandoah River
Riverton
State Highway Department
Strasburg
Elkton
Luray
Potomac
Point of Rocks
Brunswick
Maryland Highway Department
Harper’s Ferry
Potomac River
Washington
Winchester
Scottsville
Howardsville
the James
Louisa
Montpelier
Hindenburg To Return Sunday From South Atlantic Voyage
The Hindenburg completed its first transatlantic voyage from Europe to South America and moored at 7 50 am. It carried 37 passengers with 19 planning to return to Europe tomorrow on the round trip.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Hindenburg
Europe
South Atlantic
South America
Councilmen Favor Release Of Data To Public
Council members favor publishing information on municipal problems resolved by council while withholding material not yet discussed on the floor. City Manager Arthur M. Field seeks a clear policy statement for guidance and avoids individual criticism. A quorum may be uncertain due to local events, with a deferred meeting possible.
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Common Council
Arthur M. Field
Field
A.G Weaver
T. R. Cather
Council
J. Peyton Marshall
Fruit damage held negligible in Virginia cold snap
Reports from across Virginia indicate the cold wave caused little damage to fruit buds. AP survey notes minimal injury in peach and apple orchards, with some areas reporting trifling damage and others awaiting overnight results. Strong winds and low temperatures near freezing limited harm. but some pockets show possible losses and observers survey potential effects on the peach crop.
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Richmond
Virginia
Associated Press
Crozet
Ray Warrick
R. H. Hurt
Piedmont Field Laboratory
Winchester—Research Laboratory
Lynchburg
Roland Lea
Amherst County
Luray
G. Clark
J. L. Deavers
Rileyville
Albemarle County
Staunton
William S. Campfield
Virginia Horticultural Society
South End Hose Co Regular Meeting Notice
South End Hose Co. calls a regular business meeting for Monday night April 6 at 8 oclock. Full attendance requested. Secretary.
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South End Hose Co
City Dump Clean Up Week April 12 Schedule
City trucks will collect all rubbish and tree limbs the week of April 12. During that week only garbage in cans not exceeding one bushel will be collected.
Awnings Advertised for Windows and Stores
AWNINGS For windows porch or store Call 639 E 8pennes Co 39 E Piccadilly. Advert shows contact details and pricing options.
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Call
E. 8Pennes Co
E. Piccadilly
John H Cochran Properties Farm Sale Notice
Seventy nine acres and five poles of land with a nine room stone residence a large barn garage and other buildings all in good condition. Never failing spring in yard. Six miles west of Winchester near Opequon. Also about fifty acres of timber land to be sold in front of Court House. Noon Saturday April 18th immediate possession. See sale bills.
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Winchester
Opequon
Court House
Hoffmans probe cooled after Hauptmann death headlines
Treated as a political turning point the Hauptmann execution dampened calls for a full state inquiry. Governor Hoffman faced opposition from Franklin W. Fortan over Hoffman's role in the case while the Mercer county grand jury prepares to free Paul Wendel from the murder charge.
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Hoffman
Fort
Hoover
Hauptmann
Isog
Paul Wendel
Mercer County Grand Jury
Wendel
Hauptmann Walked To His Death In Trenton
World News at a Glance reports Hauptmann walked to his death last night in Trenton without speaking. The list notes Vera Stretz acquitted in a lover’s murder in New York and a German mainline report on Eichmann era detours.
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N. J
Hauptmann
New York
Vera Stretz
Gebhardt
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Hoffman
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
South Atlantic
Rome
Weald
Kent
England
Charles A. Lindbergh
Addis Ababa
Kamenz
Germany
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