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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1939
Page
3
Treasury data shows receipts of 8 734 938 24 dollars and expenditures of 27 450 534 37 dollars for April 8 with gross debt at 40 042 230 359 49 dollars, marking an increase over the prior day. An advertisement touts RIS kidney test kits with Baker's Drug Store in Winchester Virginia.
Baltimore April 11 reports unchanged produce and steady poultry with diverse chick en breeds and roosters. Philadelphia April 11 lists butter, live poultry, and eggs prices with various Plymouth Rocks Leghorns and turkeys. Baltimore cattle hogs sheep markets show steady to lower trends with price ranges.
New York April 11 Leading stocks fell sharply after early gains faded as traders sought to limit losses. Motors steels aircrafts and specialties led the drop while lending of impaired margins accelerated selling. European and Mediterranean tensions and weak domestic prospects weighed on sentiment.
Chicago and Baltimore grain notices show wheat prices fluctuating within a narrow range before closing lower. May to Sept futures range 68 5-8 to 68 1-4 in Chicago while cash grain lists No. 5 red Durum at 68 1-2 and No. 3 northern spring at 71 with mixed corn around 49 to 50.
The Mount Williams debating team and the Winchester Debating Society meet tonight at the Armel School on the Front Royal Road at 8 o'clock in a challenge debate on the topic There is more joy in anticipation than reality. No admission. Refreshments served. Burr P. Harrison chairs.
Rome April 11 Italian communique says calling men to the colors has raised armed strength to an imposing level The classes born in 1901 and 1912 were called up with partial summons of other ages No more classes will be called except under exceptional circumstances
The article details a Senate debate over WPA funding with a proposed 100 million dollar appropriation and Pepper’s push for 150 million. It notes the aim to supplement final year relief funds ending June 30 and references opposition from Senator Wiley and anticipated voting later in the day amid Senate adjournment after the death of Senator J. Hamilton Lewis.
The report notes Chief Justice Hughes received 16 votes for Justice Stone and 12 for Justice McReynolds, with no dissents this term. He sided with the administration on 18 of the New Deal cases and against it 9 times, while previously serving as New York governor and U S secretary of state.
The Lions Club hosts the annual Fun Festival at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall tonight through Saturday with free vaudeville acts nightly. Proceeds benefit local charities in Winchester including aid for needy families and medical care for the blind. A Mercury car giveaway caps Saturday night festivities.
Resolutions urging a favorable report on the Barden bill to exempt agriculture and fruit industry from wage hour requirements were sent by telegraph to 21 members of the House labor committee. Signed by William Beverley G William Gareenhour and Carroll R Miller the resolutions were approved at a meeting of fruitgrowers called by Appalachian Apples Inc The resolutions argued wage hour laws would harm fruitgrowers including higher wages.
The passage notes growers face labor shortages during perishable harvests with fruit left on trees cutting wages and business for fruit dealers and carriers. It argues packing and processing are essential to agriculture and condemns regulation tied to the Norton amendment as misaligned with Congress's intent.
Eight war vessels arrived in Hampton Roads to join 28 ships already there as the U S fleet assembles for a two week stay in Virginia waters before proceeding to the New York World's Fair.
Tirana prepares for a 4 p m assembly as Italian forces push to solidify control of Albania. Delegates from each province are expected to attend, signaling a move toward a new government beyond King Zog. Der Angriff ridicules British naval strategy, claiming Britain is aware of weak fronts in the Mediterranean.
County supervisors discussed placing all county buildings on a single power unit. The power company agreed to devise a plan. Clinton Price leads a committee to secure extra offices for the county agent. John Fishpaw to negotiate with Green Hill Cemetery Company for pauper burial lots. Minor routine bills were reviewed.
Superior judge signals willingness to admit deposition in Joan Crawford divorce as she travels in New York for personal appearance. The court notes California law allows deposition when the plaintiff is absent. Crawford previously divorced Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and may return for proceedings.
City and State motor vehicle bureaus urge drivers to secure 1939 licenses by Saturday midnight. Chief Hollis warns fines for unlicensed vehicles as about 910 of 2510 city cars are currently registered. State receipts lag about $5,000 behind last year as Andrew Bell cautions against last minute rush to obtain numerals.
Fire in the motor compartment damaged the upholstery of a Virginia Stage Coach Bus Company bus on the Lee highway near Centerville. Twenty two passengers evacuated with baggage while driver Richard Chamblin assisted with a fire extinguisher. Fairfax fire department arrived late and another Washington bus took the passengers.
Baltimore April 11 report says John R. Thornton 25 a laborer on the Edmondson Avenue extension was killed today when a gravel filled truck struck him on the project.
Mrs. Lauer, wife of a prominent jurist, received jail time after evading duties totaling 5200 dollars. Prosecutors cited her recovery after a 10000 dollar civil fine, while Judge Leibell condemned her as vain and kleptomaniacal in a scathing rebuke. Cahill had requested six months.
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