Dies committee cites Boston Communist leader for contempt
The Dies committee held an uproarious session in Washington as Philip Frankfeld of Boston refused to answer questions without permission to read a resolution. Dies ordered him from the witness stand and cited him for contempt, while Frankfeld claimed the audience voices 10,000 Americans. Burlak followed, marking the fourth contempt citation in the hearings on Communist activities.
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Washington
Dies
Communist Party
Philip Frankfeld
Boston
Frankfeld
Capitol
New Erigland
Arena
D-Tex
Nion
Peres
Prankfeld
Ress
Burlak
Itive
New England
Boson
Mr Winchester Warns Against Planting for Beetle Risk
The columnist notes garden enthusiasts enjoy early spring blooms while warning that some may unknowingly carry Japanese beetles through the year. He urges honesty with inspectors and warns against deceiving officials, stressing the long term harm to orchards and neighboring properties.
City Urges Reporting of Live Stock Losses to Police
City Manager S Lee Grant calls for immediate police reports on livestock and fowl killings by dogs before any claims can be approved. Council minutes from May 21 1935 show a unanimous resolution requiring police notification, game warden involvement, and owner chosen reporter to document losses.
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S. Lee Grant
Anderson
Forney
Beetle Control Work Near Winchester Completed
William Beverley of Winchester Cold Storage announced the spraying of 30 acres with lead arsenate to kill Japanese beetle grubs is finished. The project cost about 3300 dollars with city and county funding and federal supervision. the spray protects the area for five years.
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William Beverley
Winchester Cold Storage
Gallipolis
Ohio
Beverley
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
C. R. Willey
Prelinge
Cav
Winchester
Bond Brothers
Robinson Ca
Coldnear Storage
E. W. W. Bond
Ray
Harry Butler
L. O. Dick
Thomas D. Robinson
H. Clay deGrange
National Doad Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
National Fruit Product Company
D. K. Russell
H. W. Butler
Dr. P. W. Boyd
E. W. Cather
Roy Royce
Sam Hurst
Amos Shryock
Festival Rally At Eight O'Clock
Officials of the 17th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will hold an annual rally at the George Washington Hotel tonight at 8. Mr. Williams presides. Reports from committee chairmen will be heard and representatives of transportation and industrial firms will be presented. Music by the Washington DC Junior Board of Commerce quartet.
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George Washington Hotel
Williams
Washington, D.C
Junior Board of Commerce
Auto License Sale Reported Dragging
Fears of a last minute rush may burden the public and officials as a sale is lagging. Officials urge early securing of licenses. Wanted good female police dog for immediate placement. Phone 1182.
Farley Praises Garner At Texas State Breakfast
Mr Farley salutes Garner at the Home State Breakfast praising him amid cheers. The event features remarks about Cactus Jack and a Dallas observer notes Farley’s long public life and steady counsel to Texas Democratic leaders.
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Mr. Farley
Garner
P R R Considers Change Breaking Hagerstown Rail Link
The Pennsylvan ia Railroad reportedly weighs schedule changes that would sever the key connection at Hagerstown Maryland affecting north bound mail and passenger flows. The plan would alter trains operating into Winchester and reduce morning and afternoon service, cutting the link for Harrisburg and other main line connections.
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Hagerstown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Winchester
Id. T
Harrisburg
Japs Navy Threatens Action Over British Blockade
Tokyo warned the British blockade against Soviet Russian shipping destined for Germany may trigger Japanese measures. Officials described the Sea of Japan as a Japanese lake and warned that any blockade in the Shimonoseki Strait would be viewed as a violation. Strong Japanese sentiment opposed the move and could prompt heightened tensions between Japan and Britain.
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Tokyo
Germany
Chosen Strait
Chosen
Sea of Japan
Russia
Vladivostok
Japan
Korean Peninsula
Oa T
Japeyes
East China
Rouss Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
Regular monthly meeting set for 8 o clock at the holiday location. Members are urged to attend and refreshments will be served after the meeting. President reminds attendance and order.
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Screee
Pact Program Survives Senate Test On Trade Authority
The Senate defeated an amendment 44 to 38 to require congressional approval of future trade accords, clearing the way for final action on the reciprocity program. Senator O Mahoney’s measure sought three year continuation of executive tariff adjustments by agreement.
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Washington
Senate
Chamber
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Three Children Dead After Mother Attacks Family
In Los Angeles a mother killed her three youngest children with a claw hammer and died on a gaming mattress after harming herself. Daphne 10, Deborah 7, Marquis 3 were pronounced dead. Chloe 11 survived after near-fatal injuries. Police report the mother believed demons pursued her.
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Los Angeles
Lolita, Davis
Daphne Davis
Deborah Ann Davis
Marquis Davis
Chloe
Daphne
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Notice
The monthly meeting will be held Thursday April 4 at 8 p.m. All arrangements for the Apple taper Festival will be made at the meeting. All members are asked to be present.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Pipe for Sale and Junk Buy Offer
WM ARGENBRIGHT Captain advertises used iron pipe in all sizes for sale with guaranteed quality across the listing. Also notes they buy junk at best prices and mentions a sale window in late March or April.
Radical Socialist Groups Call Reynaud Resignation Demand
Paris reports that the Radical Socialist group in the Chamber of Deputies will seek Premier Paul Reynaud's resignation unless his government gains substantial support beyond the one vote margin from March 22. Edouard Daladier was absent at the meeting.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Paul Reynaud
Reynaud
Germany
Chamber
Senate
Heine To Quit As Boyce Mayor
W A Heine mayor of Boyce Virginia announced he will not seek re election in the June 11 general election after much consideration Heine is completing his fourth term since being elected in June 1932 He said others in town could make excellent candidates and urged rotation of offices The town council and recorder are up for re election and officers listed include Clay B Carr recorder and councilmen C VanDevanter L S Kibler J R Stroke and Randolph Gaunt
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Boyce
W. A. Heine
Heine
Clay B. Carr
C. VanDevanter
L. S. Kibler
J. R.stroke
Randolph Gaunt
Gaunt
Trustees appointed for St. John’s Lutheran in Frederick Court
On motion of the church council the Frederick Circuit Court orders Noel C. Williams Joseph Frye H. A. Snapp Ray Allamong and Maynard Bauer appointed trustees of St. John’s Lutheran to serve with existing John G. White and T. S. Goto.
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Church Council
Frederick
Noel C. Williams
Joseph 38. Frye
H. A. Snapp
Ray Allamong
Maynard Bauer
St. John’s Lutheran Ore
John G.* White
Goto
Economic War Debate Behind Doors In Commons
London April 4 Prime Minister Chamberlain announced a secret session of the House of Commons to debate the government's economic warfare next Thursday. Opposition Leader Clement Attlee warned public debate would be difficult, while Chamberlain said the subject was of great importance and may be hard to discuss openly.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Commons
Clement R. Attlee
March permits total thirteen thousand one hundred twenty five
Winchester issued March building permits totaling 13125, down from 32100 a year earlier. For the year ending March 31 the total stands at 40075. Three dwelling permits were issued, including Mary Yeakley for 3259, Claude Donald on Orchard 1800, and Charles Cole on Berryville 2600. Other permits include Braddock Street Church 500 and several small remodels. April permits list three, for Wisecarver 4500, ORear 100, and Glaize 1500.
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Winchester
Mary Yeakley
Claude Donald
Orchard Avenue
Charles J. Cole
Berryville Avenue
Braddock Street
South Braddock Street
N. Anderson
East James
Pri. McClure
South Braddock
Haldeman Estate
South Kent
B. F. Davis
North Braddock
Maynard Wisecarver
Montague Avenue
Dayton T. O
Morningside
Robert L. Glaize
Fairmont Avenue
County Welfare Board Reverses Emergency Grocery Aid Plan
A county resolution to spend 25 per month on emergency grocery orders for unmet relief cases was rescinded effective April 1. The 1938 resolution, adopted November 7, faced unanimous repeal, with the motion by H M Fout and seconded by H C Light.
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County Welfare Department
Welfare Board
H. M. Fout
H.C. Light
Sarah Zane Fire Co Sets April Meeting and Festival Prep
The Sarah Zane Fire Co. will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday April 5 at 8 p m. Plans for the upcoming Apple Blossom Festival will be made. All members are urged to be present. Capt M Crabill.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Brevities From City and County Readers
Friends of Ralph Galloway sent oranges from his Winterhaven grove to his Castleman’s Ferry home. In 1861 Adam Cedar Creek killed a panther on Paddy Mountain, a tale repeated by grandsons. Last Sunday locals attempted to locate the den but rain halted them halfway up. Nearby towns report early blooms as Spring advances north, with Front Royal noting several blossoms.
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Ralph Galloway
J. S. Galloway
Castleman's Ferry
Grove
Winterhaven
Fila
Adam Eee
Cedar Creek
Paddy Mountain
Lewis Wood
Toms
Brook
Tom Whittington
Star Tannery
Joe Lee
Washington
Front Royal
Chamberlain says Hitler missed the bus in war effort glory
London April 4 Prime Minister Chamberlain declared he was ten times more confident of victory as Hitler failed to use Germany s arms superiority. He praised a tighter Conservative government and warned of tougher measures to restrain Germany while defending food supplies in Britain. Churchill assumes a larger wartime role as a cabinet shakeup reshuffles duties. Continued on page 8 column 3.
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London
Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Britain
Winston Churchill
War Highlights and Global Fronts Across London Paris Tokyo and Ottawa
The AP digest notes Churchill viewed as virtual armed forces dictator with Britons seeking more reforms. German raids hit North Sea shipping hard as Oslo reports large naval air activity. Paris cites repulsed attacks on a frontier outpost. Tokyo forecasts if shipping is blocked British measures rise. Ottawa confirms Earl of Athlone as Canada’s governor general amid Allied hopes. An Ankara report cites floods and a quake killing about 40 000 in the north.
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Associated Press
London
Winston Churchill
Berlin
North Sea
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