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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

8

Fleet Security Threatened by Subversive Activities

Congress heard Captain William D. Puleston warn subversive activities threaten fleet security during naval appropriation hearings. Admiral Land noted 86 vessels under construction and 18 to 20 new ships planned next year. Rear Admiral Taussig compared global buildup, citing Japan’s air force program and modernization aiming to complete capital ships and modern light cruisers by 1936.

Washington Congress William D. Puleston Naval Intelligence House Puleston Emory Land Bureau of Construction Appropriations Committee Navy J. K. Taussig Japan United States

Goodyear Airship Arrives For Local Festival

Bun cutter Tire Company brings a Goodyear airship from Akron to the festival region. The dirigible will be at Admiral Byrd Airport for part of the event and aloft for most of its time, drawing public attention as visitors view the craft.

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Buncutter’ Tire Company Goodyear Company Admiral Byrd Airport Benes

Hex Murderer Hangs Himself

Ohn Tryka, 39, under arrest for the hex murder of Adolph Boettger, hanged himself in his Buffalo police cell. He used a handkerchief tied to the cot bar, dying before a physician arrived. Detectives had planned to charge him with first degree murder.

Buffalo N. Y Ohn Tryka Adolph Boettger John J. Whal Tryka Boettger Charles Wagner

Jersey Bank Robbed of Neat Sam Quickly

Five gunmen robbed the Bogota National Bank around noon, taking between 18 000 and 20 000 dollars. They forced employees and several customers to lie on the floor and escaped in a car, with one gang member waiting in the vehicle.

Bogota N. J Bogota National Bank

Comic Strips To Be Run Saturday

Publication note states the comic section was omitted today and will be run next Saturday to complete the issue for The Evening Star.

the Evening Star

Morgenthau Defends Tax Plan Before Senate Panel

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau faced critics at a Senate hearing over a new corporate income tax proposal. He argued it extends the ability to pay concept, with projected revenue of 310 million dollars in the first year and 620 million annually in permanent terms, noting receipts would come mainly in 1937 and 1938. He appeared confident, reading a prepared statement after light humor as aides gathered.

Morgenthau Chamber of Commerce of the United States Roosevelt Morganthau Treasury

Schools Parade Cites Queen and Band Displays

Walter L. Main Circus dazzles with floats and camel acts while Stephens City high pupil Miss Cross is crowned queen. Floats feature a donkey and elephant political motif as six bands march past including Handley, Martinsburg, and Victory High School bands under parade director Robert E. Aylor with local teachers overseeing students.

Walter L. Main Miss Cross Stephens City High Pe Brit. Comedie Julian Steele United States Martinsburg Walter L Winchester Handley Band Victory High School Clarksburg W. Va Handley Aylor Robert E. Aylor Stephens City Fred C. Braithwaite Virginia Stickley J. A. Holinger Louise Greenawalt Bryant Harper Orville Wake R. A. Wall

Jewelry Theft Probe Ties Calcimine Evidence to Suspect

In Chicago Mrs. Violet Brown reported a jewelry burglary at her apartment. Police found calcimine particles and arrested Benjamin Weiser, a workman who redecorated the home. Weiser confessed to the burglary and offered a $175 radio for $30.

Chicago Violet Brown Benjamin Weiser

Red cards prompt overbidding in bridge, says doctor

Dr. Herbert Dickson told the Missouri Optometric Association that red cards cause greater eye exertion, leading to overbidding in bridge. He noted red cards are harder to analyze than clubs or spades, explaining the tendency to overbid when following color cues.

St. Louis Herbert Dickson Missouri Optometric Association

Queen Shenandoah XIII Crowned At Festival

The coronation of Cornelia Larus as Queen Shenandoah XIII is described with oath taking and crown passing to Senator Townsend. The schedule outlines tomorrow’s events including a 10 a.m. repeat of the pageant Dawn A Pageant of Springtime, a 4:30 p.m. aerial show, and a grand parade Trail of the Pink Petals with 106 units, broadcast nationally from Winchester.

Townsend Cornelia Larus Shenandoah Admiral Byrd Airport George Washington Hotel Hotel Drusilla Jordan Springs Handley Discovery Columbus

Italian Forces Capture Sasa Baneh as War Shifts in Ethiopia

Marshal Badoglio announced Sasa Baneh fell after days of fierce fighting, signaling a major advance toward Addis Ababa. Detachments entered Bullaleh, while another column from Lake Tana seized Debra Tabor as air power supplied the drive.

Haile Selassie Rome Pietro Badoglio Ethiopia Sasa Baneh Harar Italy Great Britain Bullaleh Badoglio Addis Ababa Lake Tana Debra Tabor Nile

Revival Evangelist to Visit Laurel Hill Conducts Ten Night Series

The Rev. E. R. Crocker of St. Petersburg Florida will preach nightly at Laurel Hill for ten days. Services begin this Sunday at 9 45 with Sunday School at 10 and Christian Endeavor at Mt Pleasant. A revival at Laurel Hill is set for 1 30 with additional events in Olive and Fairview churches.

E. R. Crocker St. Petersburg Fla Laurel Hill Fairview Olive

Markets Report From Baltimore and Chicago Livestock

Baltimore markets show varied movements with calves up to 50 cents higher and hogs advancing up to 10 cents from Wednesday, while sheep gain 25 to 50 cents on spring lambs. Chicago totals list 11,900 hogs and 4,500 cattle with steady to higher slaughter values. top hogs reach 10.65, with cattle quality improving and feeder weights prevailing around 7.50 to 8.50 for steer and heifer classes.

Baltimore Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr Arun Standshill

Local Markets Daily Price List for Crystal Magnolia Brand Goods

Local markets list daily prices for bags and sacks of patent and brand feeds, corn meal, dairy feed, egg mash, scratch feed, butter, spring chickens, turkeys, steers, lambs, and live hogs. Prices shown per bag or per hundredweight, with brands noted and varying weight specifications.

Ss Enereees See Os Chasne Re Loevedene Magnolia Kasco Noreddan BOS Csc Ph Cdawecares

Stock Market Ends Slump and Steadying Tone After Sharp Declines

New York April 30 After a sharp selling spasm many issues fell to year lows with losses of 1 to about 4 points. The market steadied toward the close as declines were halved in many cases or turned to small advances. Ticker activity dwindled and the late session was irregular with transfers near 2,000,000. Closing quotations show several gains and losses among major issues including Am. Can, Chrysler, U. S. Steel, and Woolworth.

New York al. Chem Tel Anaconda A. T Beth. Steel (New Chrysler Coml. Credit Corn du Pont de. N Kennecott Penn Adid Sears Roebuck Son. Pac Std. Oil N. J Texas Corp UN Pac U. S. Steel Woolworth

Wheat and grain price quotes and futures signals

Chicago futures show May wheat deliveries uncertain with a 112 cent jump as cash markets list mixed grain bids. Minneapolis reports mills ready to accept good quality wheat while cash wheat ranges No 3 mixed 98% to No 1 white 68. oats, barley and corn quotes vary across contracts.

Chicago Minneapolis Winnipeg

Gunman Takes Back Confession In Chicago Incident

A 24-year-old Indiana gunman recanted a confession amid Chicago police reports on an April 30 shooting incident. Police say the man initially confessed to the crime but later relinquished the statement.

Chicago Indiana

Marinate Apples in Lemon Juice for Salad Prep

Reading notes describe marinating apples in lemon juice to flavor a weldort salad. The method suggests placing sliced apples in a shallow dish with two tablespoons of lemon juice to soak.

Police: would-be Dillinger confesses killing officer in Indianapolis

Police Capt. John Stege announced a confession by Alfred Brady who claimed to have killed Sgt. Bi'd Rivers in a pistol duel in Indianapolis last Monday. Brady, seized last night in a north side hotel, was identified as the gunman and tied to a gang with $100,000 in jewelry and other holdups.

John Dillinger Sergt. Bi ‘d Rivers Indianapolis John Stege Alfred Brady North Side Stege Brady Ant

Stephens City Charge M E Church Program Listing

Stephens City Charge M E Church list shows Reverend Floyd M Lucas as minister with church schools at Stephens City and South Stephens City. Evening services include preaching at 11 and youth programs led by Francis Ewing and Jack Smith. Additional church schools and youth sessions occur at Mountstown and Refuge churches with varied start times.

Floyd M. Lucas Stephens City—Church School World Club Francis Ewing mstown—Church Schoo Jack Smith Refuge — Church School Pairview— Church School Bia

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle text with scattered clues and numerous garbled entries. readable items include 1 Across 2 Across 4 Across 3 Down 7 Across 16 Across 32 Across 11 Down 12 Down and many more with distorted letters and missing letters. The block contains partial phrases and misread words from a newspaper puzzle page.

Barbara Bell pattern 1876 B for a daytime frock

The pattern 1876 B features a youthful into neckline dress with a stand-up collar bow, saddle yoke front panel, and slimming straight skirt. It offers short or long sleeves and can be machine sewn in hours. Sizes 14 to 42 require varying yardage. Send 15 cents for the Barbara Bell pattern book.

Barbara Bell

Unclear Text On Prices and Legal Action

Fragmentary report mentions a voice vote on the Robinson bill banning price discrimination and a Shoshone Idaho farmer involved in a damages dispute. Prosecutor Harlan D. Heist is cited advising resort to law.

Oketna Robinson Shoshone Idaho Hone Harlan D. Heist

Peiping Temple Custodian Among Taxing Reforms and Arrests

Peiping reports a temple custodian Tan Chi-chuan implicated in the sweeping reform wave restoring the capital. The investigation found centuries of Cypress trees felled under prior administration. A ten year ban from official position was imposed by the Control Yuan. Separately, Sol Marcus, 33, of Paul Wien was arrested in connection with the H Wen del case.

Priping Tan Chi-chuan Peiping Control Yuan Biserel J Francis Ueintorare Sol ‘Arcus Paul Wi H. Wendel

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Buncutter Firm Goodyear Jersey Bank Sam al Peess Piccadilly Street Cameron Street Loudoun Street Cork Braddock Piccadilly Germain Stewart Gerrard the Republic America Nellie Shay Daisy United Brethren West Frederick B. F. Spitzer Mt. Pleasant Christian Endeavor Gunman M. E. Church Daily Cross Israel Ciphebae Sailor Farewall Acetes Jason Mtg Fey Lea Jaz Winchester Evening Star Times Square New York, N Oy the Bell Syndicate, Inc
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