Committee Chooses 12 Member Panel For WPA Inquiry
Washington April 4 A 12 man House sub committee was named to probe the Works Progress Administration. Chairman Taylor said Rep Woodrum will handle details as the panel meets Thursday to set the inquiry scope. Senate economy leaders debated relief limits while Pepper urged full 150 million.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
House
Works Progress Administration
Taylor
D.-Cole
Woodrum
D.va
United States
Senate
Adams
Adams Senate
Roosevelt
Pepper
D.fla
Barkley
Wasp Carrier Slides Into Water At Fore River Yard
In Quincy Massachusetts on April 4 the new aircraft carrier Wasp slid down the ways at Bethlehem Shipbuilding Fore River yard. Mrs Charles Edison wife of the Navy assistant secretary broke a champagne bottle over the prow before launch marking a formal christening of the vessel.
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Quincy
Mass
Wasp
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Fore River
Charles Edison
Navy
S. P. C. A. Rum Mage Sale Appeals Help
Old Lady MA Winchester reports a local S P C A card announcing a rummage sale to aid the charity. They gratefully accept new or used items and ask donors to contact a member or bring cast offs to Mrs. Robert Ward, secretary.
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Meeber
Robert Ward
Benny Fined 10000 for Jewelry Smuggling Plot
New York April 4 Jack Benny noted radio and film comedian pleaded guilty to smuggling charges and received a total fine of 10000 with a suspended sentence of one year and a day. He and co defendants Albert N Chaperau and George Burns faced multiple counts over 2131 dollars of French jewelry gifts to Benny s wife Mary Livingstone. Benny paid 256000 income tax last year and was ordered held until fines of 5000 2500 2500 were paid.
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Benny
Albert N. Chaperau
Mary Livingstone
Vincent Leubell
George Burns
Burns
New York
Union Would Accept Extended Wage Contract in Coal Talks
Philip Murray of the United Mine Workers announced at a joint Bituminous Coal Industry conference that the union would accept an extension of the contract which expired March 31 and drop the district closed shop clause. Operators rejected all 26 union proposals, and a full conference of 300 delegates sought a new negotiation method as a three week deadlock continues. About 330,000 Appalachian miners remained idle awaiting the outcome.
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New York
Philip Murray
United Mine Workers of America
CIO
Murray
Clipper Off For Southampton Completes Trans Atlantic Flight
A Pan American radio report from Baltimore notes the Yankee Clipper left Marseille at 11 23 a m for a 700 mile leg to Southampton where she landed at 3 40 p m completing the final leg of the trans Atlantic flight. Captain Harold E Gray plans a future leg to Foynes Ireland and back to Baltimore via the Azores.
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Baltimore
Southampton
Eng
Marignane
Marseille
France
Harold E. Gray
Foynes
Ireland
Azores
Pan-American Airways
Rennert Hotel Fire Forces Guests to Evacuate
A fire on the seventh floor equipment room of the Rennert Hotel in Baltimore forced about 40 guests on the fifth and sixth floors to move to lower quarters. The blaze was confined to the seventh floor.
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Baltimore
Rennert Hotel
Chicken and Ham Dinner Benefit at Dawson Home
Lunch fundraiser hosted by Mr. Pleasant Ladies Aid at C. B. Dawson residence on Thursday April 13 from noon to 9 PM offering chicken and ham for 50 cents to support the aid society.
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C. B. Dawson
Mr. Pleasant Ladies Aid
Iraq King Ghazi Dies In Car Crash At Baghdad
King Ghazi of Iraq dies from a skull fracture after his car hit a light pole near the Baghdad palace. Crown Prince Feisal named king in regency to be headed by Emir al Ali. Four physicians report brain injury and ghazi born March 21 1912 in Mecca.
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Baghdad
Ghazi
Feisal
Emir al Ali
Chamber of Deputies
England
Harrow
Britain
Iraq
Great Britain
Near
Mecca
Fei
British Consul Is Assassinated in Mosul Riot
British consul G. E. A. C. Monck-Mason was killed by a mob at the Mosul consulate. Martial law followed, order restored after four hours. The riot occurred during mourning for King Ghazi, with four men said to have been arrested.
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Mosul
Iraq
E. A. C. Monck-Mason
Ghazi
Frederick County road funds on 1940 budget action set
At a special Frederick County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 17, secondary road allocations for the coming year and the tentative budget will be discussed. A list of urgent county roads has been prepared, with funds likely to cover only a fraction of needs. Treasurer McCann reports the general fund balance at 3465.64, suggesting possible near term borrowing.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
W. C. Poston
C. I. Brumback
Harry L. McCann
Russell
Carson Dyke
T. W. Russell
General County Fund
Virginia Public
Romania Keeps Course in Foreign Policy Despite Britain Support
Bucharest reports no basic change in Romania's foreign policy. Officials say Romania will defend independence by any necessary means and seeks aid to preserve it. The country will honor existing commitments, including the trade pact with Germany granting Reich economic privileges within Romania.
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Bucharest
Romania
Britain
Rumania
Germany
Dr Johnson Addresses Lions Club Luncheon
Dr Elsworth Johnson spoke at the Lions Club luncheon on the discovery's impact in medicine. A bronze Lions emblem plaque was presented to President Henry Goode by PF Schenck. Attendees included Wilbur Jenkins and Forsythe of Front Royal. Plans for the Fun Festival run April 11 to 15 with nightly professional entertainment at Sarah Zane Fire Hall and a Saturday automobile giveaway.
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Elsworth Johnson
Lion's Club
Johnson
Henry Goode
Lion Co. PF. Schenck
Wilbur Jenkins
C. R. Anderson
Lion Forsythe
Front Royal
Sarah Zane
Youth leadership urged as democrats of age scorn
Garland R. Quarles of Handley School told Berryville Chamber of Commerce that youth fail to assume leadership roles and risk encouraging dictatorial governments. E Blackburn Moore urged opposing Shenandoah Park entrance fees and will draft resolutions with E P Berlin. By laws amended to allow a board member to serve more than three consecutive years. S G O Bryan presided.
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The
Star
Berryville
Garland R. Quarles
Handley School
E. P. Berlin
Funkhouser
E. B. Moore
Punkhouser
Garland Williams
J. E. Thoma
Ss. G. O'Bryan
Italy Albania defend pact talks raise security ties
Berlin reports negotiations advance on a stronger defensive accord between Italy and Albania. German media derides British PM Chamberlain as a peacebreaker and warns against the encirclement policy, while officials monitor Polish foreign minister Beck in London.
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Berlin
Chamberlain
Reich
Deutscher Dienst
DNB
Foreign Office
Death Removes Mrs. Fannie Holt
Mrs Frances Marshall Holt 84 widow of Rev Charles Holt died last night in Fredericksburg Virginia. Funeral at Leeds Memorial Episcopal Church near Markham Fauquier county at 2 PM Thursday. Survived by daughter Mrs Giles Bolen and sons Jack Holt Marshall Holt and James Holt. Jack Holt the actor of Hollywood is among the relatives.
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Frances Marshall Holt
Jack Holt
Fredericksburg
Associated Press
Star
Leeds Memorial Episcopal Church
Markham
Fauquier County
South Washington Street
Army Plans Large Scale Warplane Production
The army is ready to begin factories for 3,000 new warplanes and other munitions under a 358 million expansion bill signed by President Roosevelt. Contracts will be finalized as funds become available, with streamlined procurement to speed delivery of bombers, pursuit planes, and training aircraft for college pilot programs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Louis Johnson
Warm Springs
Senate
House
Army
Mitchell Field
L. I
Awning sales notice from E. W. Armstrong Co
Porch and window awnings offered by E. W. Armstrong Co on Piccadilly Street with contact phone 639 39 EF. Ad notes available on Tuesdays Thursdays and Ip-tf.
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E. W. Armstrong CO
Piccadilly St
Four Perish In Crash Of Plane
Four men died when two Navy biplanes collided and plunged flaming to earth near East Braintree Massachusetts today. Names include Waldo H. Brown Ellsworth Benson Walter Kirk and John Ausiello.
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East Braintree
Mass
Navy
Waldo H. Brown
Naval Reserve
Ellsworth Benson
Aviation
Walter Kirk
Carpenter
John Ausiello
House Wes Williams
Williams
Weymouth
Bayside
Hingham
Cities Service Company
Dress Up For the Easter Parade Styles
Hundreds of new Easter dresses coats suits and hats arrived from New York chosen by Mr Bender. Dresses in high shades navy blues and dots sizes 12 to 20 priced 2 98. Coats and suits 4 95 to 10 95. Jackets tweeds and plaids sizes 12 to 20 2 98. Skirts all shades 24 to 34 1 98. The Style Shop 150 N Loudoun St Winchester. Also auction sale of Automobile and Hotel stock at Winchester county court house April 8 1939 11 A M. Dodge sedan 1933 model five shares preferred and 2 percent common stock George Washington Hotel Corp cash terms. Duvall Dunn aucs.
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New York
Style Shop
Loudoun St
Winchester
County Court House
George Washington Hotel Corporation
Duvall & Dunn
Italy and Albania Defence Pact Under Fresh Talks
Italian radio reported talks to strengthen the 1927 defense alliance with Albania at the request of King Zog. British officials voiced concern over possible troop movements to Albania as London sought clarification from Rome amid reports of 20 000 Italian troops concentrated at Bari and Brindisi.
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Rome
Italy
Albania
Bari
Brindisi
Zog
London
Mediterranean
Viscount Halifax
Joseph Beck
Poland
Earl of Perth
Count Galeazzo Ciar
Winchester Dentist Earns Honor from Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Dr. R. B. Snapp of Winchester has been elected an honorary member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon. His career includes leadership in the Virginia State Dental Association and a Fellow title at the American College of Dentists. He is the sole Winchester dentist chosen besides Dr. R. H. Kerlin for scholarship distinction.
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R. B. Snapp
Winchester
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Snapp
Virginia
State Association
American College of Dentists
R. H. Kerlin
Trustee's Sale Held at Court House on Saturday Noon
Notice lists sale of property at 215 South Braddock Street the home of late Nannie Jackson with sale set for Saturday at noon. Also includes classified items about towing trucks for a festival, used pipe and junk buyers, and aBeagle puppy for sale with contact numbers.
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Nannie Jackson
South Braddock Street
Court House
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Mercy of Court
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Clipper
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Frederick Tas
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Thomas Kremer
Ierek Entertainment
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Soatie
Kimnobincon
Bs A
Apple Promoon
Hear
J. Pinckney Arthur
Hoye Riley
Baldridge
Carol
Dr. Johnson
Air Force
Berlain
House of Commons
Lokal Anzeiger
Damocles
Albert Kesselring
Fannie Holt
Il Duce
Aiken
Winchester Junk Co
Pairfax
Main and
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South End Hose
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