Admiral Standley Signals US Naval Expansion Debate
Admiral William H. Standley told reporters in Washington that Britain plans to lay keels for two new capital ships in 1937, and the United States may follow with two new battleships if Congress authorizes. He noted treaty limits allow replacement and modernization, with initial six months’ work funded from existing appropriations.
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Apple Blossom Time Festival in Shenandoah
Mr Winchester reports Frederick confirms Shenandoah's Apple Blossom Time festival in full bloom. The city expects a two day celebration with many participants and spectators. Drivers are urged to follow parking rules and cooperate with officials to keep streets open during the crowded event.
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Administration Tax Bill Passed by House in 267-92 Vote
Washington April 29 The administration’s 803 million tax bill cleared the House by 267 to 92 mostly along party lines to fund bonus and farm relief. It imposes a corporate income levy based on earnings retained and applies the 4 percent tax on dividends, aiming to raise about 623 million. The measure goes to the Senate for consideration tomorrow Morgen Thau to testify.
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Equality
Maryland Secretary of State Arrest Warrants Issued
Writs for the arrest of Thomas L. Dawson Maryland secretary of state were served at his Rockville home by two Montgomery County officers. Prosecutors say the warrants stem from a three car crash on the Rockville pike Sunday night in which Dawson allegedly struck Gentzler and another motorist.
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Gentzler
Instructions Prepared For Reaguer Jury
Testimony closed in the trial of William H. Reaguer a 57 year old Culpeper Virginia undertaker accused of killing Willie Mae Wood a 21 year old bride of a Virginia Highway Department employee. Justice Luhring and counsel planned jury instructions before final arguments in the District of Columbia Supreme Court trial.
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Willie Mae Wood
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
Trash collection suspended for April 30 to May 2
Garbage will not be collected Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 30, May 1 and 2. Some may be collected the following week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Also notices for employment and a fashion item advertisement appear in the issue.
Riverside Rendezvous Dance at Castleman's Ferry
A Riverside Rendezvous dance at Castleman's Ferry with Bob Rileys Orchestra performing. Admission is $1.00, doors open night of 29 April with a large dance floor and beer refreshments available.
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Bob Riley
Festival Information Centers and Parade Coordination
Visitors are directed to Festival Headquarters at the George Washington Hotel and Princess Headquarters at the Southern Inn for information. Parade HQ is at the George Washington Hotel with Mr. Roy Cather as parade director. Lost and Found is at the Police Station and City Hall. Free parking is available at Handley School and Reuss Spring.
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Hundreds of Special Officers To Be Deployed For Apple Blossom
Chief C W Hollis will induct and deploy over 100 special officers tonight and tomorrow for the Apple Blossom Festival. Plain clothes personnel and officials from eastern cities join local recruits. officers will guard parade routes and intersections and enforce the no parking regulation along those streets.
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Italians Repel Ethiopian Attack on Southern Front
Italian troops at Gorrahei in Ethiopia repelled a night assault by 5,000 Ethiopian fighters. Somali battalion bravery prevented disaster as Ethiopians fired from the bush. The battle left 600 dead on their side and Italian officers killed with 23 wounded.
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Reuters
Draper Reports Wife Safe in London After Missing Case
Draper announces from Hopedale Mass that wife Mrs Draper reported missing since April 19 is perfectly well in London Ene The wife disappeared from a New York sanitarium and was believed aboard the liner Georgic amid fears of suicide.
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Allocate 334 400 To Important Roads
An Associated Press dispatch from Richmond reports tentative allocations for local road projects. U.S. No. 11 Martinsburg Pike north of Winchester would receive 194 400 for construction, Route 7 west of Winchester gets 140 000 for maintenance, totaling 344 400 if finalized. Both projects show progress with weather improving.
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Winchester
Route 7
West Virginia Line
Primary Delegates Rise Amid Unpledged Ranks In Nomination Fight
The article reports 592 Republican delegates elected with 487 uninstructed, 105 instructed (Landon 84 Borah 21) as 1,001 convention seats loom. It notes Massachusetts returns favoring Landon, Borah unchallenged in Pennsylvania, and Knox pegged at about 153 delegates. Democratic activity includes Kansas convention backing Roosevelt and plans to seat a substitute staff in Philadelphia if Congress is in session.
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Woman In Red Sails For Home
Mrs. Anna Sage the woman in red who lured John Dillinger to federal agents sailed from New York aboard the President Harding at noon as a deportee bound for her native Romania.
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Dedication Program For City Flags In Winchester
Announcement by the dedication committee sets a 5 o'clock tomorrow ceremony in front of City Hall. Plans include a queen and princesses group on the McCormac lawn with Rev. Flickinger on the steps, Mayor Anderson and others at the Cameron street entrance, and a Handley Band plus a Massanutten Academy escort on Cameron street. The program opens with a key presentation by Miss Mollie Glass to Mayor Charles R. Anderson.
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Two Robbers Take 2500 From Express Agency in Chester Heist
In Chester on April 29 two men robbed the Railway Express Agency of 2500 destined for the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia. The cashier Roy Tinney was forced to lie on the floor as the bag was seized and the robbers escaped.
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Apples For‑eating apples direct your frinds to Davis Grocery
A short classified-style notice directs readers to Davis Grocery for eating apples. The fragment lists a date and page references but lacks full context.
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Davis Grocery
Apple Blossom Festival Seeks 1500 for Expenses
The Apple Blossom Festival organizers report most funds were raised for the general expense fund but need 1500 in cash quickly to cover bills due soon after the celebration ends. They thank contributors and urge further donations from Winchester and nearby communities, noting out-of-town gifts acknowledged.
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Lady Nancy Wins 2000-Guinea Classic at Newmarket
Lord Astor's Pay Up captured the 2000 guineas for three year olds at Newmarket aided by Mahmoud and Thankerton in the minor placings. Nineteen starters contested the 128th running with Boswell among those unplaced while Boswell had odds at 9 to 1 in the final call.
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Apple Blossom Festival guest to arrive in Winchester
Miss Cornelia Anne Larus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Griffin Larus of Stony Point Chesterfield County, arrives at 4 50 this afternoon at Sealeby Clarke County and will attend a cocktail party. State Police escort planned to Amherst Street and the Byrd home. Larus and Miss Leigh will stay at the George Washington Hotel.
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George Washington Hotel
Tony Patton Dies Here After A Long Illness
Charles F L Patton known as Tony died last night at his Valley avenue home after a six year illness. Born February 5 1882 he had long been a merchant in the southern city and was active in Sacred Heart church. Survived by widow Flora Miller two sons Robert and Maurice Patton three daughters Mrs Claude Tignor Mrs L J Luebehusen and Miss Catherine Patton one brother Frank Patton. Funeral from Valley avenue home at noon Saturday with Rev R F Hannon officiating and interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Walter Cooper Herbert Schutte W W Glass James P Reardon T Russell Cather J Henkel Henry Charles Buhl Charles H Grim.
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Joseph Miller
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Richmond
L. J. Luebehusen
Catherine V. Patton
Frank Patton
Hastings Says New Deal Claims Are Empty on Senate Floor
Senator Hastings of Delaware declared on the Senate floor that voters see the New Deal prosperity claims as empty noting a contrast between attacks on greed and corporate gains boasted by New Deal supporters. He called the claims strange and pointed to rising corporate earnings and stock prices as evidence.
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Nova Scotia mine disaster dominates today's pages
Public notices and ads fill the page with a mention of the Nova Scotia mine disaster and local business promotions. The Palace Theatre listing and Kernstown Virginia service stations advertise 24 hour operations and friendly service alongside beer on and off sale.
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Winchester Applé Festival Opens With Blooming Parade
Thousands are expected as Winchester hosts the Applé Festival opening. The parade moves through key streets with themes Winter The Sun Arrival of a Blossom Time in Levaley. A luncheon honors distinguished local women and the queen-elect’s mother.
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World News At A Glance Highlights And Allocations
Washington moves to scrap two third convention rule. Virginia highway funding totals over 16 million dollars announced by Henry G. Shirley including 194 400 for Route 11 north of Winchester. An independent air crash investigation board is recommended to the air safety committee. Foreign reports say Mongolian Prince Teh Wang may form a new Inner Mongol council under Japanese pressure. In Ethiopia Italian troops face a critical position as 5 000 Ethiopians attack amid rain slowing advances.
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Gorrahei
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