New Definition A Terrible Blow to Apple Business
William Beverley of Winchester rejects Elmer A Andrews wage hour ruling that excludes canning packing and storing of fruit in open country firms under 2500 population drawing from within ten miles The change, he argues, hurts central packing houses in Winchester Clearbrook Stephens City Berryville and White Post and will not affect farm workers Beverley plans to push congressional changes through to aid fruit industry.
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William Beverley
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Congress
New Threat By Coal Diggers Upsets Labor Talks
United Mine Workers ordered a national soft coal mine shutdown starting May 5 unless a new contract is signed. Phillips Murray announced a 15 day notice ending special Appalachian agreements amid a six week deadlock. About 350000 miners idle in Appalachia and Alabama. Nearby, Clinchfield Coal Corp reopened Clinchco mines after a tense occupation by UMW members.
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Alabama
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Dante
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
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Month Charged With Liquor Offenses Sentenced
William Weakley aged 72 of Apple Pie Ridge was found under the influence and in possession of illegal liquor. Judge Donald Weems sentenced him to one month in jail plus a $50 fine and court costs.
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William Weakley
Apple Pie Ridge
Donald Weems
Editors urged to reserve steam for world leaders
William Allen White told editors to reserve excess steam heat for Stalin Mussolini and Hitler and not emote too heavily about domestic politics. He spoke on fundamental questions involving property rights rather than old line political controversies.
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Kans.) Gazette
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Services Listed By Rev Rowland
The Rev. Robert B. Nelson will preach at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church in White Post Virginia on Sunday April 23 at 3 30 PM. The Rev. Ronald Rowland announced another service at the same church on Sunday April 30 at 3 30 PM with the Rev Rowland in the pulpit.
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Winchester
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
White Post
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Meade Memorial Church
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Halifax Harbor Raked For U Boat
Ottawa reports the Canadian government ordered naval patrols to search Halifax harbor for an unidentified submarine sighted yesterday. Defense Minister Ian Mackenzie said no official information substantiates the sighting but utmost vigilance is being exercised. Destroyers Cheena and Saguenay are in Halifax and could be used. Three sightings have been reported off Nova Scotia in a week.
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Ian Mackenzie
More Revenue Cars Are Loaded in Week end
The Association of American Railroads reports 547,816 revenue freight cars loaded in the week ending last Saturday. This is up 12,346 cars or 2.3 percent from the prior week and up 10,231 or 1.9 percent from a year ago, but down 198,707 or 25.6 percent versus 1937.
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Association of American Railroads
Queen Invites Radio Friends Here (Continued from Page 1)
Virginia apples and cordial ties between the English speaking worlds are highlighted as Miss Garner promotes the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival. Tom Baldridge previews next week’s program while Everett Mitchell notes a radio tribute to the festival. A White House visit precedes a meeting with Col. Edwin Watson and Rep. A Willis Robertson.
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Mrs Annie Downing Dies in Front Royal
Mrs Annie Downing sister of Mrs H Jones of this city died this morning at her Front Royal home after a nine week illness. Widow of James Downing of Front Royal, she suffered a stroke two months ago. A native of Winchester she lived here for years before moving to Front Royal with her parents. She was a Methodist and is survived by two sons Thomas and Edwin, a grandson Thomas Downing Jr., a sister Mrs J C Curl and a brother W R Thompson. Funeral arrangements not set.
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Roosevelt Not Messaging Hitler Birthday Silence
President Roosevelt will not congratulate Chancellor Hitler on his fiftieth birthday. A State Department official said the policy follows the practice of sending birthday greetings only to ruling monarchs, presidents, and other heads of state on national rather than personal anniversaries.
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Italian Troops Leaving Spain From Burgos Report
Large contingents of Italian troops including the red green and black arrow divisions gathered at Alicante Almeria and Albacete preparing for return to Italy. Only the Littorio division under General Gambara would join the Madrid victory review May 15 others to depart before month end. Franco expected to make an important address outlining foreign policy and reconstruction plans.
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