Congress Sees Opposition To Wage Hour Change
CIO opposes three Wage Hour amendments and previews battle over Wagner Act reforms. Republicans hint some oppose drastic revisions while Democrats weigh labor votes. Proposals target exemptions for agricultural processors white collar workers earning $150 to $200 monthly and a reduced 42 hour week for a select group.
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Washington
CIO
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
John L. Lewis
Barden
DNC
Inaccuracy in Census Found in Bend Oregon
Mrs. Katherine G. Nelson district census supervisor notes local census completed April 15 contains inaccuracies. The enumerators failed to count Mrs. Katherine G. Nelson herself in Bend Oregon.
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Bend Ore
Katherine G. Nelson
Flag flies over Key grave in Frederick with daytime access
Winchester visitors learned from Fort McHenry guards that the flag above Francis Scott Key’s grave may fly only by day and must be lowered at sunset at the flag house on Baltimore Street. Dr. Matthew Page Andrews plans a four volume history of Virginia from Baltimore home, drawing on Spanish archives to contrast founders labeled adventurers and venturers.
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Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Winchester
National Park Guard
Fort McHenry
Baltimore Street
Matthew Page Andrews
5S. V. A
Virginia
Baltimore
Andrews
Antique Auction Tuesday April 23 in City
Miles B. Dean sells items at 326 North Cameron Street City on Tuesday April 23 starting at 10 a.m. Auction includes household goods and antiques as listed. Local notices indicate sale by Miles B. Dean.
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N. Cameron ST
City
Miles B. Dean
Severe storm lashes Upper New England with heavy snow
A roaring blizzard and coastal gale hit the Northeast causing floods risk as rivers rose in Maine and Vermont. Five to ten inches of snow fell in parts of New Hampshire while sleet iced main arteries, halting traffic and suspending shipping and air travel. Over 100 telephone poles toppled by winds.
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Boston
Maine
New England
Vermont
New Hampshire
Grady to Attend Coronation of Queen Shenandoah XVII
On Saturday May 2 Assistant Secretary of State Grady accepted an invitation to participate in the coronation of Queen Shenandoah XVII. He will present the crown to Miss Lillian Somoza daughter of the Nicaraguan president.
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Grady
Shenandoah XVII
Lillian Somoza
Friendly Grove Trustees Named
An order in Frederick Circuit Court appoints Bryan Richards Mrs Paul P Glynn Thomas Rosenberger Mrs H A Snapp Russell Feely as trustees for the Friendly Grove Community Hall building They were elected at a community meeting held Friday April 5 with Mrs James B Snapp presiding and Mrs Russell Feely serving as clerk
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Frederick Circuit Court
Bryan Richards
Paul P. Glynn
Thomas Rosenberger
H. A. Snapp
Russell Feely
Friendly Grove
James B. Snapp
Signs Bill For Roberts Salary
WARM SPRINGS Ga April 22 The approval of a bill directed that Floyd H Roberts of Bristol Va be paid 5166 for his time as United States judge in the western district of Virginia Roberts had served under a recess appointment in 1938 and left the bench after the Senate rejected his nomination in 1939 Senators Byrd and Glass previously opposed his reappointment.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
White House
Glass
Byrd
Virginia
Floyd H Roberts
Bristol
United States
Roberts
Senate
Taussig warns of possible war with Japan
Rear Admiral Joseph K. Taussig told the Senate Naval Committee that the United States may be forced into war with Japan to protect China. He warned Japan’s promises are worthless and accused Tokyo of seeking to impose its culture by force.
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Washington
Joseph K. Taussig
Naval East
United States
Japan
Taussig
Senate Naval Committee
China
Ee A
Steamer Bravore Explodes and Sinks Off Southeast England
The Norwegian steamer Bravore of 1458 tons sank today after an explosion off the Southeast coast of England. Twenty of the 24 crew are feared lost.
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London
England
Census taker attacked in Clarke County. suspect sought
Clarke county authorities and State Police search the Blue Ridge for Pearwooe ex convict George Smallwood after census taker Ernest L. Alger was assaulted in Berryville vicinity. Alger said Smallwood attacked him as he entered a shack, injuring him and tearing census records. George Smallwood and Lloyd Elsea were present. Alger was treated by Dr. Henry Clay Smith.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Blue Ridge
Pearwoee
Ernest L. Alger
Millwood
Chapel District
Clarke
Alger
Smallwood
Berry's
Henry Clay Smith
Boyce
Dude” Smallwood
George Smallwood
Dude
Lloyd Elsea
Elsea
Raleigh Elsea
Jim Pierce
Pasa
Furniture Firm Suffers Heavy Loss in Baltimore Fire
A five story Besche Brothers warehouse near the business district was destroyed by a blaze causing about 100000 dollars in damage from smoke and water. Fireman injuries were minor and shipments valued at over 60000 dollars were stored inside.
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Baltimore
Four Besche Brothers Company
Charles Besche
Bne
Ancestors blamed for tired feeling in aging patients
Rochester Minnesota reports a physician notes fatigue in middle age patients stems from inherited nervous system tendency rather than blood pressure or abdomen. Dr Alvarez urges careful examination when strength wanes despite good health and no obvious physical cause.
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Rochester
Minn
Alvarez
Fire Destroys Oil Warehouse West of Martinsburg
A small kerosene stove started a fire that destroyed the Southern States Petroleum Cooperative office and a new 850 gallon tank truck valued at 3 000. About 2 000 of oil and grease burned, totaling roughly 6 000 in losses. Manager E Wayne Fitzwater was burned while trying to fight the blaze. The underground tanks held 5 500 gallons of gasoline but lay away from the fire as embers spread.
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Southern States Petroleum Cooperative
E. Wayne’ Fitzwater
Cooperative
Pittwater
Fitzwater
Ira Maupin
Martinsburg
Ebert to Quit Building Loan
Estate of H B McCormac reaches agreement with H W Ebert for vacating the Amherst and Braddock street garage by April 28. Ebert plans temporary quarters while Firestone can relocate and George Barnsley moves to open a garage on North Loudoun Street. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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H. B. McCormac
H. W. Ebert
Ebert
Amherst and
Braddock Streets
Firestone Company
George Barnsley
North Loudoun Street
Firestone
McCormac-Ebert
Confident they had right man in Lopiccolo robbery case
Police claimed they arrested the right man an ex convict after bite mark comparison tied him to the attempted robbery of John Lopiccolo. The suspect’s four missing teeth matched the bite marks on Lopiccolo’s arm. Also notes a lost Scotty dog with red collar. If found, notify 286.
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ST. Louis
John Lopiccolo
Lopiccolo
Local Classifieds Open Listings for Farm Goods
Notice advertises livestock and farm machinery with sale date April 24 at 10 a.m. at Mrs. John Lodge location White Hall Virginia. Contact Henry McKee Taxi phone 86. IncludesAud. d (4-20-1p-21) and (4-22-1p-6t) references.
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John Lodge
White Hall
Dunn and Duvall
Henry McKee Taxi
American Captain Losey Killed in German Raid
The State Department reports Captain Robert M. Losey American Military Attache in Stockholm was killed in a German bombing raid at Dombas Norway. He had gone to Norway from Stockholm to help evacuate Americans. Mrs Harriman was notified and remains to be recovered with instructions from the Swedish legation.
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Washington
State Department
Robert M. Losey
Stockholm
Sweden
Dombas
Norway
Losey
Frederick A. Sterling
Opdal
Yssum
Harriman
Roros
Pjellnas
Legation
Sterling
Ole O. Hagen
Fjellnas
J. Borden Harriman
British Prepare To Shell Narvik
British warnings to Narvik residents urged evacuation by 3 p.m. as bombardment plans were announced. The move followed a German aerial attack on Namsos, with Britain and France pushing fast inland from Norwegian coasts. Sweden protested Nazi flights and sought to shield its neutrality while fighting rages intensified near Trondheim and Oslo fronts.
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Thomas F. Hawkins
Stockholm
Narvik
Germany
Namsos
Sweden
Berlin
Nor Way
Norway
Trondheim
Oslo
Allies Report Bringing Down 11 German Planes
Paris April 22 Allied airmen and anti aircraft units claim 11 German planes shot down this week with unverified reports of three more. German pilots attacked northern eastern and southwestern France and Paris while allies conducted missions over Germany. Artillery and radio fire complement the air activity.
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Paris
France
Germany
Blies
Holland Feels Food Shortages Amid Invasion Talk
A Dutch observer asserts shortages loom despite reports to the contrary. William Neurdenburg, 36, once of Rotterdam and now a foreman in Senator Byrd's orchards, commented on the situation.
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Holland
William Neurdenburg
Rotterdam
H. F. Byrd
Condition Crisis for Baltimore Clerk after Major Operation
Condition of Mr. Smith, clerk of the Corporation Court in Baltimore, worsened after a major operation. Earlier reports said his condition was satisfactory, but a message from Baltimore at 11 o clock indicated a turn for the worse. Meanwhile, Mr Neurdenburg and his father in The Hague commented on wartime food concerns and Dutch neutrality.
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Smith
Corporation Court
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Neurdenburg
Rotterdam
Hague
Daniel Neurdenburg
Denmark
Norway
Holland
America
Dutch East Indies
United States
Roumania
Fletcher Pleads Guilty to Larceny at Recreation Center
Julian Fletcher pleaded guilty to stealing items valued at 285.55 from the Recreation Center run by Jack Zimmerman. Judge Philip Williams sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary. The case arose from a special grand jury probe led by Ralph S. Fansler, Thomas Trier and H. D. Fuller.
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Julian Fletcher
Jack Zimmerman
Philip Williams
Fletcher
Ralph S. Fansler
Thomas Trier
H. D. Fuller
Americans Urged to Consider Leaving Hungary
The United States Legation in Budapest advised American citizens in Hungary to decide whether to leave while travel means exist. It noted no information war would extend to Southern Europe but warned of potential travel disruption if war widens. About 400 Americans in Hungary, many Hungarian-born naturalized and returned residents, are asked to report plans and reasons.
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Budapest
United States
Legation
Hungary
Europe
For Sale at Stephens City Vincens Stable Horse
For sale at Stephens City Vincens stable on Tuesday April 23 at 10 am a 1900 pound horse ideal for plowing gardens will pull a number 20 plow and is equipped with harness Bluegum Robinson.
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Stephens City
Vincens Stable
Fire and flood stories mix with river fishing tales
City clerk Mary Lou Steele answers calls as fire destroys the Southern States Petroleum Cooperative warehouse. The report mentions anglers on swollen Stony Creek, catches include limits of bull trout and other fish, plus notes on a Shenandoah bridge refusal to cross after a 1939 collapse. Arlington ad hints at 1940 election tax deadline.
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Shenandoah
Castleman’s Ferry
Joe Edwards
Clarke
Edwards
McCormick Place
Marvin Chapel
Attempted Choking Incident Targets Nazi Ferry To Norway
A wartime report details an attempted choking incident aimed at disrupting a Nazi ferry service bound for Norway. The event occurred near Aalborg where a large Danish airfield is described as damaged and used by German forces.
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Norway
British Troops Land in Norway Achieve Notable Successes
London dispatch reports a War Office communique stating British troops landed at many places in Norway and achieved considerable successes despite great difficulties. The operation supported Norwegian forces and established contact with them, providing full backing where possible.
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Norway
Attacks Synchronised London Raid on German Bases in Norway and Denmark
British air force raids targeted Aalborg in Denmark and Stavanger in southern Norway to disrupt the German air ferry and halt troop movement. Stavanger airfield bombed and machine-gunned with several enemy aircraft destroyed. Aalborg suffered extensive damage though one aircraft was reported missing. A well informed source said British and Norwegian forces have joined in eastern Norway near Lake Mijosen with successful results and warned of continued, smaller scale operations. The report also notes a warning to Britons to keep lights down to aid night air battles.
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London
Norway
Denmark
Air Ministry
Aalborg
Stavanger
Norwegian
Kristiansand
Lake Mijosen
Britain
France
Norwaip
Germany
Oslo
Ministry of Home Security
Notice of advertisement on back page
Public notice indicates an advertisement by H W Ebert appears on page 1t of the back page section. No further details provided in readable text.
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H. W. Ebert
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Congress
Upper
Ohio Valley
Henry F. Grady
R. W. Buckner
E. Wayne Fitzwater
McCormac Estate
U.S.A
C. W. Hollis
North
Clark M. Smith
Corporation
William Henretta
Charles Anderson Mauck
Maude Largent
Cameron Street
John W. Rosenberger and Company
South
Braddock Street
Bluegum Robinson
Mary Lou Steele
Gulf Oil Company
Martinsburg Turnpike
Petroleum Cooperative Warehouse
Stony Creek
William Massey
Austin White
Buddy Haymaker
John Barnett
Hunter Everett
Strasburg
Bob Legge
Marvin Massie
Arlington County
Chain Bridge
Bulletin
War Office
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