Roosevelt outlines seven billion recovery plan to Congress
President Roosevelt proposes a 7 billion dollar recovery program to Congress, split into 5 billion in federal spending and lending and 2 billion in bank credit expansion. The plan aims to start an upward spiral and unite the nation to fight the recession with three measure groups including extensive public works, housing expansion, and private credit, with details for WPA, Farm Security, NYA, CCC, construction loans, and federal buildings.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United National Will
House
Senate
Works Progress Administration
Farm Security Administration
National Youth Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Reconstruction Corporation
Velt
United States Housing Authority
Valley High School baseball league opens schedule
The Evening Star reports the Valley High School baseball league has begun play with Front Royal in an early lead. The Star plans to publish game stories and urges managers to send box scores promptly to ensure accurate league averages and up-to-date standings.
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The
Valley High School
Evening Star
Front Royal
Star
Status of Administered Legislation in 1938 Session
Washington April 14 status report on the administration's legislative program three and a half months into the 1938 session. Crop Control and Housing enacted into law. Tax Revision passed Senate and House, in conference. Regional Planning approved by House committee. Naval Expansion passed by House, SenateDebates next. Wage Hour House labor committee considering. Government Reorganization stalled by Senate. Anti Trust presidential message expected. Relief funds requested. RFC enacted into law.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
House Labor Committee
Oase
Passenger Fare Boost Rejected by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied an application by eastern railroads to raise passenger coach fares from two to two and a half cents per mile. The order called the proposed increase unjustified, noting the railroads expected about $30 million in added revenue. The territory affected ran from Cairo to Norfolk, with western bounds near Lake Michigan and Chicago.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroads
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Peoria
Springfield
St. Louis
Cairo
Huntington
Had ‘A
Norfolk, Va
Roosevelt to Pan American Union on Peace and Monroe Doctrine
President Roosevelt urged Pan American nations to keep peace in the western hemisphere and uphold the Monroe Doctrine in inter American terms. He stressed international law and morality as strength and noted ongoing Mexican oil seizure issues as the State Department works to resolve them.
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Washington
Roosevelt
The
Pan-American Union
State Department
Mexeo
Annual Spring Puppy Trials Held Yesterday
Shenandoah Valley Field Trial Club held its 12th annual spring puppy trials on Jerry Bennett’s farm northwest of the city. fanciers and sportsmen from seven states competed across Junior Puppy, Senior Puppy, and Shooting Dog Stakes in one day. Observers praised the prizes as among the finest seen by eastern field clubs.
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Shenandoah Valley Field Trial Club
Jerry Bennett
Apple Pie Ridge
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
Easter flowers from Rainbowridge Gardens in Winchester
Ladies are urged to visit Rainbowridge Gardens for corsages cut flowers and potted plants. Rainbowridge advertises flowers available in Winchester Virginia with contact details for orders.
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Rainbowridge Gardens
Hurst
Winchester
Thelee Beauty Shop Opens at 217 S Main
Thelee Beauty Shop is now open at 217 South Main with Thelma Bean as owner operator. Special for Saturday cake priced 65 cents and potato salad 10 cents. Easter corsages available from Jones Florist.
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Thelee Beauty
S. Main
Thelma Bean
War Minister Goes To Talk With Il Duce
Leslie Hore-Belisha Britain’s war minister leaves Hendon to inspect Malta defenses and visit Mussolini. Chamberlain calls it a courtesy visit while noting no political significance. The trip signals closer Anglo Italian ties as France and the U.S. are eyed for alignment.
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Leslie Hore-Belisha
Britain
Hendon
Malta
Mussolini
Marseille
Neville Chamberlain
Commons
Belisha
Il Duce
R. T. H. Fletcher
Laborite
Duce
Rome
Adolf Hitler
Chamberlain
United States
France
Paris
Daladier
Georges Bonnet
Viscount Halifax
Herman Stine Elected President of Rotary Club
Herman Stine manager of Lupton Orchard Service Co. was elected president of the Rotary Club at a board meeting in North Loudoun street. Henry Covington is vice president with C. F. Coffman secretary treasurer and C Ridgely White sergeant at arms.
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Herman Stine
Lupton Orchard Service Company
Rotary Club
Henry Covington
Loudoun Street
Charles Coffman
C. Ridgely White
D. J. Howard
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Nelson Page
H. Douglas Puller
Hollie B. McCormac
W. W. Glass
W. E. Cooper
L. Marshall Baker
H. 8. Duffey
Col. B. M. Roszel
J. W. Arthur
L. D. Arnold
W. R. Legge
C. F. Coffman
J. F. Jr
Peyton J. Marshall
Frank Armstrong, Jr
H. F. Byrd
R. E. Byrd
L. M. Nurton
R. Gray Williams
Found fountain pen aid owner by postmaster ad
A fountain pen found with notice that the owner can recover it from the postmaster after identifying themselves and paying for the advertisement. The listing is labeled Easter Hyacinth.
Judge Cleansed: Breeden Arson Case Dismissed
Clarke County Circuit Court in Berryville Virginia threw out the arson charge against Mrs. Hilda Breeden after a three minute jury verdict of not guilty and the judge ruled evidence insufficient. The case stemmed from a February 22 fire at a frame tenant house on Assemblyman E Blackburn Moore’s farm.
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Hilda Breeden
Clarke County
Berryville
Philip Williams
Oscar Breeden
Breeden
E. Blackburn Moore
Commonwealth
Edward McC Williams
George James
Moore Farm
Thomas West, Jr
Breenen
George Crim
Robert Hardesty
Peter Carper
Frank Ruber
Mary Breeden
Triplett Hardesty
Reese Harris
Larkin Elliott
Elliott
A. P. Osborn
John
Enoch
Wage-Hour Bill Moves To Eliminate Differentials
The House labor committee voted to remove wage differentials from the drafting bill and anticipate a 25 cent starting minimum wage. The Ramspeck flexible plan was rejected, aligning with AFL demands for a fixed minimum wage under the justice department. Ramspeck criticized the measure as unconstitutional and vowed a minority report.
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Washington
House Labor Committee
Ramspeck
American Federation of Labor
Justice Department
Norton
D-Nj
House
Dga
Flower Shop Ad and Auction Notice
Easter lilies hydrangeas tulips hyacinths azaleas yellow callas rose bushes bloom. CORSAGES in many combinations. FOR SALE 10 shares National Fruit Products preferred stock at public auction in front of County House Saturday April 16 at 2 pm. Herbert Bick Attorney.
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National Fruit Products Preferred
County House
Colonial Home for Sale By Razing Bid Notice
Colonial home from early 1800s to be razed with bids invited for part or whole. Information available from Leslie M. Peown at Winchester area, phone 840-1. Public notice from Charley Rousa Fire Co. dated April 13.
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Leslie M. Peown
Winchester
Union Pacific Flier Derailed Near Las Vegas
One woman passenger and several dining car crew members were injured when the Union Pacific Challenger derailed after a broken rail 42 miles south of Las Vegas. Six cars left the track but the locomotive stayed upright. ambulances were rushed from Las Vegas area to aid the injured.
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Union Pacific
Los Angeles
Pullman
Omaha
Neb
Nev
Thei Pacific
Trial nears end in Pingley case for Sheriff Newcome slaying
George Pingley faces a verdict bid after the trial entered final phases with jury instructions and expedited argument planned. FBI firearms expert B J Parsons testified on marks and shell identification linking the Pingley shotgun and a revolver to the same incident, while defense cross examination and witness recollections continued.
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George Pingley
J. W. Newcome
Lemuel F. Smith
Philip Williams
Chamber
Curry
Pingley
B. J. Parsons
Alexandria
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Commonwealth
George F. Miller
Parsons
FBI
Ste
Reuben Hulver
Hughie Hulver
Mountain Falls
Clarence
Ben
George Line
Mr. Harrison
J. A. Bingham
Appomattox
R. E. Bayliss
Newcome
Lieut. Bingham
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
W. F. Hayden
Glenn Anderson
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S. C. Hirst
Purcellville
Valley Field Trial Club
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America
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C. R. White
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Burr P. Harrison
Lemuel Smith
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