Roosevelt and Allies Hold Prelim Talks on World Economic Conference
President Roosevelt and representatives from Great Britain France and Canada conferred with their experts at the White House amid preparations for broader discussions on international economic issues ahead of the London conference. Chancellor Neville Chamberlain announced no war debt payments or foreign debt receipts would be provided this year as Britain aims to revive activity and align with US actions on gold.
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New York
Chicago
New Orleans
Paris
United States
Great Britain
London
John Simon
Ottawa
Dominion
Washington
Roosevelt
France
Canada
White House
Edouard Herriot
Executive
Ramsey MacDonald
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Britain
House
America
Mr. Chamberlain
Souvenir program for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival unveiled
The tenth annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival souvenir program goes on sale May 3 and 4 with a new price of 10 cents. Designed by local artist Leslie Neill Woods the booklet includes photos of Miss Francoise May of Belgium and local honorees, a two day schedule, a festival medley, and a new city map showing parade routes and landmarks.
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Shenandoah
Ray Rete
Val
Winchester
Frederick County
Leslie Neill Woods
Winchester Printers and Stationers, Inc
Shenandoah X
Francoise May
Belgium
Mary Warden Boyd
Westwood Beverley Byrd
Maids of Honor
Handley High School
Shenandoah National Park
Jolliffe
Woods
Handley Stadium
WinchesterKiwanis to Hear About Inflation Talk
William G. Hardy, cashier of Shenandoah Valley National Bank, Winchester, will speak at the regular Kiwanis luncheon in the George Washington Hotel at 12 45 p m tomorrow on Inflation.
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Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
William G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
Hardy
74 Lives Lost In Asia Quake Kos Toll Rises
The earthquake on the Asia Minor coast raised Kos death toll to 74 in Kos City with over 400 injured. Bodies were recovered from ruins in the old quarter. the newer town area suffered only minor damage.
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Associated Press
Kos
Dodecanese Islands
Asia Minor
Relief Bill Nears Approval for $500 Million Relief Fund
Washington April 25 The administration measure to create a $500,000,000 direct unemployment relief fund moved toward final congressional approval as the Senate banking committee endorsed the bill nearly as written by the House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
House
Shouse Calls Va. Vote on Prohibition Amendment
In Richmond on April 24 Jouett Shouse, head of the Association against Prohibition Amendment, urged Virginia to consider a ratifying convention if the state can become the thirty sixth to approve the Twenty first Amendment. He cited beer legalization not triggering dire vice outcomes and urged careful action within five to six months.
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Richmond
Jouett Shouse
Association Against Prohibition Amendment
Virginia
New York
Women’s Organization
Shouse
O'Conor Godlrick
Fredericksburg
Nicoll
George Sloane
Warrenton
Two Men Die In Culpeper Turbine Pit
In Culpeper Virginia two workers Theodore Hitt age 26 and Quint Yancey age 31 were killed when a water gate broke at the electric generating plant. Their bodies were recovered after firefighters dammed the turbine flow.
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Culpeper
Associated Press
Theodore Hitt
Quint Yancey
Culpeper Fire Department
General Japanese Offensive Opens Northern China Front
Peiping area battles erupt as Japan launches a broad attack south of the great Chinese wall after patience wore thin from Chinese raids. Tokyo says aims include rapid seizure of key northern posts to clear the way to Peiping with Kupei as the entry pass. Chinese forces report holding positions despite heavy bombardment.
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Associated Press
Peiping
China
Kupeikow
Great Chinese Wall
North China
Kupei
Great Wall
Fatal Explosion On Italian U Boat Serpente
TARANTO Italy April 25 One civilian workman was killed and seven injured in a battery room explosion aboard the submarine Serpente undergoing repairs.
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Associated Press
Taranto
Italy
Serpente
Ruby Jackson Shop Special Knitted Goods Showing
Miss Jackson announces a special showing of knitted goods and summer merchandise at Geo. Washington Gift Shoppe on Thursday April 27. Readiness and new items will be displayed for customers.
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Miss Jackson
Geo. Washington
Impeachment Talk Errors Warned by Attorney General
Attorney General Saunders says the push to impeach a U.S. judge is baseless and that Lowell’s factual claims are in error. He emphasizes there is no right to speculate and urges adherence to established legal processes.
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Saunders
Lowell
Abolish Federal Judgeship Drafted Over Boston Judge
A resolution to abolish the federal judgeship of Judge James A. Lowell of Boston was introduced by Rep Dies. The move follows Lowell freeing George Crawford, a Negro, on a Virginia murder charge involving Mrs Agnes Boeing Lisley and her maid Nina Buckner.
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Washington
James A. Lowell
Boston
George Crawford
Middleburg
Agnes Boeing Lisley
Nina Buckner
Representative Dies
Democrat
Texas
Virginia Judge Faces Impeachment Call Over Crawford Release
Rep Smith of Virginia demanded impeachment of Federal Judge James A. Lowell after his habeas corpus ruling freed George Crawford, a negro wanted for murder in Virginia. Saunders said Lowell misinformed on Virginia jury service law and warned the decision could nullify a Virginia conviction. Governor Pollard and General Mitchell declined comment pending case resolution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Smith
Virginia
James A. Lowell
Boston
Lowell
George Crawford
Crawford
Tal
Hogan
Consid
Craw
Middleburg
Agnes Boeing Sisley
Nina Buckner
Saunders
Richmond
John R. Saunders
Supreme Court of the United States
Massachusetts
Colonel Saunders
Pollard
William Mitchell
Army Air Corps
Agnes Ilsley
Ritchie Lawrie Nominated For Rotary Office
Ritchie Lawrie of Harrisburg Pennsylvania was unanimously nominated for governor of the thirty fourth Rotary district in Baltimore. The election will occur at the annual convention of the clubs in Boston June twenty six to twenty nine. The district comprises clubs in Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Resolutions to be offered at the 1933 international convention were part of the day’s business.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Ritchie Lawrie
Harrisburg
Rotary International
Boston
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Big Joe Bread From the Heart of the Wheat
A hearty loaf described as nourishing and unusually tasty. The note credits rustic origins and a wholesome grain base, implying local or traditional baking craft.
Cachets for Queen Shenandoah X Issued at Apple Blossom HQ
Winchester stamp collectors urged to submit self addressed envelopes with 6 cents each for the April 28 cachet honoring Miss Francoise May as Queen Shenandoah X. Director-General Arthur notes few cadets remain to affix marks and requests mail be sent to Apple Blossom Headquarters at the George Washington Hotel. Communications from 14 states and one foreign country request the cachet this Friday.
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Winchester
Francoise May
Shenandoah
Arthur
Apple Blossom
George Washington Hotel
Menaced Youth Is Accompanied By Bodyguard
Baltimore April 25 The Evening Sun reports a bodyguard accompanies Albert Hendler 21 son of Manuel Hendler as he attends Johns Hopkins University and moves about the city. The youth was kidnapped recently and freed the next day. His father received threats demanding ransom to stop another kidnapping. A man was arrested in New York on Saturday in connection with the case and brought to Baltimore for questioning.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Albert Hendler
Manuel Hendler
John Hopkins University
Man
New York
Three Held For Questioning In Fatal Baltimore Fire
Three men were detained at police headquarters in Baltimore in connection with a January 10 fire that killed Cecil Hewitt his wife Maude their son Cecil Jr their daughter Evelyn and Corinne Bowen a Hewitt sister in law. Investigators shifted from a Christmas tree wiring cause after a relative of a boarding house resident provided new information leading to the arrests.
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Ted Press
Baltimore
Cecil Hewitt
Maude Hewitt
Cecil, Jr
Evelyn
Corinne Bowen
Nettie Young
Hewitt House
Detective Bureau
Many Changes In Labor Bureau
Washington April 25. Secretary Perkins will announce a complete reorganization of the federal employment service within a few days and has already ordered discontinuance of a number of state offices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Employment Service
Perkins
Wisconsin Takes Step to Repeal Eighteenth Amendment
MADISON April 25 Wisconsin's constitutional convention voted unanimously to ratify repeal of the eighteenth amendment. The vote makes Wisconsin the second state after Michigan to back federal prohibition repeal.
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Associated Press
Madison, Wis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Union
Muscle Shoals program passes House to Senate
Washington April 25 The Roosevelt program to develop the Tennessee Valley around government Muscle Shoals property was passed today by the House and sent to the Senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley
Government Muscle Shoals
House
Senate
Mortgage Bill Reported Out by House Banking Panel
The House banking committee today ordered the Roosevelt two billion dollar home mortgage refinancing bill favorably reported. The measure aims to assist homeowners with refinancing options and potential rate adjustments under the Roosevelt administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Banking Committee
Kaufman School 3-Act Play Friday at 8 P.M.
The Kaufman School presents a three act play this Friday at 8 p m showing 10c to 115c admission for audiences. Cast and venue details are listed in the school program.
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Kaufman School
Roosevelt not to abuse authority warned by Senator
New York April 24 Senator Robinson of Arkansas told AP meeting that Congress will grant Roosevelt power but it must be used prudently and promptly. He urged balanced budgets, warned against overspending, and praised economy measures as essential to ending business hesitancy and reviving the nation. He lauded the President's courage in charting a new fiscal course.
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New York
Associated Press
Robinson
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Heavy Profit Taking Sweeps Through Market
New York stock and commodity markets paused as the dollar steadied and inflation expectations were weighed. Heavy profit taking depressed many shares one to three points in early dealings, though losses narrowed by mid morning and trading grew dull. Sterling cables opened at 3.85 dollars. call money stood at one percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Sterling
Mrs McLean auctioning Hope diamond to save Washington Post
Evelyn Walsh McLean estranged wife of the former Washington Post publisher offers the Hope diamond and related jewels as security for a loan to rescue the Post, now in receivership, to protect her sons' estate. The collection includes a pigeon blood ruby emeralds sapphires and a royal Turkish snuffbox once owned by a sultan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hope
Evelyn Walsh McLean
The
Washington Post
For Sale 1930 Ford Pick Up By Bickers Motor Co
For sale a 1930 closed cab Ford pickup in excellent condition with good paint and rubber. Offered by Bickers Motor Co a Ford dealer listing appears in the 25-11p-31 edition.
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Ford
Bickers Motor Co
Ford Dealers
Square Dance at End Hall April Evening
A square dance event at End Hall is planned for the evening of April 26 with details about music and admission pending publication.
City and County to Send 40 Men to Forest Camps
The Board of Public Welfare designates Winchester and Frederick County quotas of 18 and 22 men for the Civilian Conservation Corps forestation camps under federal authority. Eligibility requires 18 to 25 year old single U S citizens with dependents, to enroll for six months and allot at least 25 per month to dependents.
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Board of Public Welfare
Martha EB. Stowers
State Emergency Relief Committee
Arthur W. James
Richmond
United States Department of Labor
Winchester
Frederick County
Civilian Conservation Corps
James
United States
United States Army Recruiting Office
Poll Taxes Due By May Sixth for August Primary
Noble C. Pierce urges Democrats to pay poll taxes by Saturday May 6 at the city treasurer’s office to be eligible to vote in the August 1 party primary. If unpaid, voters cannot participate in nominating governor, U S senator, or House of Delegates candidates, plus local offices.
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Noble C. Pierce
Democratic City Executive Committee
United States
House of Delegates
Pierce
Police Warn Of Two Suspects Linked To Thefts
The Common wealth's Attorney of Cumberland Maryland warns local officials to watch for two men accused of stealing jewelry from tourist homes and private residences where they stayed overnight. Descriptions say one is in a blue suit with a light gray hat, light hair, about five eight, 135 pounds, 21 to 23. the other in a light suit and hat, about 135 pounds, 21 to 25.
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Commonwealth’s Attorney
Cumberland
Maryland
Arm Injury From Slipping Knife At Winchester Hotel
Mrs. Grace Bowen of the Winchester Hotel staff suffered a knife slip while cutting meat. The blade penetrated her arm and she was taken to Memorial Hospital where Dr. James Miller dressed the wound. She is reported to be doing nicely today.
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Grace Bowen
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
James Miller
Festive Decora tions Brighten Shenandoah Apple Blossom Plans
Winchester readies for the Tenth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival on May 3 and 4 as decorators dress the business district in pink, green and white. Army bands from Fort Meade and Fort Humphreys join the Trail of the Pink Petals parade with Girl Scouts Drum and Fife Corps from Everett. Floats from Planters Manufacturing Portsmouth and Atlantic Refining are entered, with massed royal guards and a detachment from Massanutten Academy. Over 400 inquiries pour in as organizers prepare events at Handley High School esplanade and Winchester Chamber office.
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Army
Girl Scouts
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Bandanaris
Washington
Sta Army
Thirty-Fourth Infantry
Fort George C. Meade
Thirteenth Engineers
Ft. Humphreys
Shenandoah
Prancotze
Girl Scouts Fife and Drum Corps
Everett
American Legion Post No. 8
Fete
Manufacturing Company
Portsmouth
J.B. Beverley
Atlantic Refining Company
Front Royal
Shenandoah National Park
Overseas Drum and Bugle Corps
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Washington, D. C
Arthur
Massanutten Academy
Woodstock
Handley High School
H. J. Benchoff
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Virginia State Conservation Commission
Attractive dresses blaze a bargain at Mol ng and Cather's
Bargain alert for fashion shoppers as Mol ng and Cather's offer dresses at 3.95. The display highlights affordable styles attracting shoppers and signaling a value-focused sale event.
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Cather
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