Sheriff Knew Two Deputies Shot Another Left For Dead
Sheriff Theodore Middletown of Harlan county Kentucky testified before the La Follette Civil Liberties Committee that two deputies shot Hugh Taylor and left him for dead after he test fired against a union organizer's son. Deputies Wash Irvin and Frank White allegedly supplied the guns. Taylor said five shots were fired on a mountain road.
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Washington
Theodore Middletown
Harlan County
Hugh Taylor
Taylor
Kentucky Coal County
LaFollette Civil Liberties Committee
Irvin
Frank White
White
Middleee
Senator LaFollette
Marsha A. Musick
United Mine Workers
Musick
Bennett
Senate Committee
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
Middletown
George Ward
Harlan County Coal Operators’ Association
Association
la Follette Civil Liberties Committee
United Mine Workers’ Union
Working Girl Question Hours At Apple Blossom Festival
MA Winchester cites a clash over festival hours as stores may stay open all week. She notes patrons traveling from afar expect entertainment and recalls Saturday closings when Christmas falls on that day. A petition was discussed but the group chose not to act now, seeking alternative approaches.
Efforts To Speed Vote On Roosevelt Court Bill
Washington reports administration leaders push for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on the Roosevelt court bill despite a likely unfavorable result. They oppose delaying the decision until May 18 and consider advancing the date in light of a 10-8 committee lineup against the bill. Ashurst says he will oppose changes.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Ashurst
D-Ariz
Festival fund drive reaches $114.50 total
Wilmer Shryock and Richard Eddy aided Chairman Philip Fowle in securing festival funds and turned in $40, boosting the reported total to $114.50. Five volunteers cover interviews with nearly 100 potential donors as the drive seeks several hundred dollars more. Citizens are urged to contribute at Festival Headquarters 1440 or through Fowle and assistants.
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Wilmer Shryock
Richard Eddy
Philip Fowle
Mr. Fowle
Storm Sewer Project Begun on Kent Street
Work on a storm sewer project costing about $25 000 has started on Kent street. Workers will extend the sewer to Jefferson street to eliminate surface drainage from a large part of south Winchester. WPA funds are supplemented by a city appropriation.
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Kent Street
Jefferson Street
Winchester
Auction Lease for 50 Acre Pasture at Court House
Advertisement announces an auction lease of a 50 acre pasture to be held at the Court House on May 6 at 11 a.m. Harry L. McCann, receiver, is handling the bid process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Harry L. McCann
Hodgson and Brown Official Time Inspectors Ad
Cleaning and oiling watches and clocks now may prevent costly trouble later. Hodgson and Brown are official time inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown
Interior Of Earth Not As Hot As Hell
Carnegie Institution scientist Dr. A. G. McNish told the American Geophysical Union that the earth’s core is not as hot as previously believed. He cited evidence that the core temperature is far below 36,000 degrees Fahrenheit and described iron’s magnetic properties as supporting cooler core conditions.
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Washington
Carnegie Institution
Hell
A. G. McNish
American Geophysical Union
McNish
Beca
FFA Northern District Meet Set At Handley High
Handley high hosts the annual Northern district FFA contests on May 22 with 60 chapters from Fairfax to Troutville and Winchester to Apple Grove. Public speaking opens at 9:30, followed by the degree team at 10:45 and a 1 p.m. track meet. Winners advance to the June state contest at VPI.
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Handley High School
Fairfax
Troutville
Botetourt County
Winchester
Apple Grove
Goochland County
D. J. Howard
Toay
Ford Airplane Rides Arrive for Local Flights
Ford Airplane, sponsored by Hughes Motor Co., arrives for passenger flights from local rates of 75 cents and 1.00. The event marks new aerial rides offered to residents and visitors today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Airplane
Hughes Motor Co
Radio to Publicize Shenandoah Apple Blossom Fest
WRVA Richmond will air the final program in the Blossoms in May series at 10 15 p m tonight. The broadcast features dramatizations with music promoting the Apple Blossom Festival and includes preparations by a Winchester housewife and a visit to local apple orchards.
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Wrva Richmond
Shenandoah
Waeington
WRC
WRVA
South
Winchester
Improves Local Mail Schedule Delays Washington Arrival
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad changes divert the evening passenger train and delay Washington arrivals from 8 10 to 11 40. To preserve first class mail service Winchester post office will send a pouch by Pennsylvania Railroad at 3 30 pm to Martinsburg for transfer to a main line train to Washington. Postmaster Page announced the plan.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Harpers Ferry
Winchester Post Office
C. W. van Horn
Baltimore and Ohio
Martinsburg
W. Va
Fair Trial For Denhardt Held As Impossible
Commonwealth Attorney H B Kinsolving Jr and defense lawyer John Marshall Berry said one juror filed an affidavit asserting Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt could not get a fair trial in Henry County. Kinsolving, who will not seek venue change, called the juror an honorable citizen and said the Commonwealth is satisfied with the panel. Denhardt testified, denying murder and saying his fiancee Verna Garr Taylor had discussed death by own action. The case continues with defense expert testimony on experiments about causation.
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New Castle
Commonwealth
H. B. Kinsolving, Jr
John Marshall Berry
Denhardt
Henry H. Denhardt
Henry County
Berry
Joe Henderson
Charles C. Marshall
Verna Garr Taylor
Chester Woolfolk
Safety Awards At O Sullivan Rubber Plant
More than 400 employees and Virginia Industrial Commission officials attended the first safety meeting at the O Sullivan Rubber Company plant. Prizes were awarded for safety slogans with Martha Koontz, Nora Maim, and Naomi Largent winning first through third.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Company
Concern
Virginia Industrial Commission
Martha Koontz
Nora Maim
Naomi Largent
Industrial Commission of Virginia
J. K. Noel
Hagerstown
R. J. Funkhouser
Noel
Getz
Milton Getz
Winchester
Male Teachers Preferred at Handley High in Survey
A Handley High School student poll shows Handley girls largely favor male instructors while many boys prefer female teachers. Reasons include perceived authority, understanding of student problems, and fairness. some express neutrality or doubt about gender influencing teaching quality.
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John Marshall High School
Richmond
Handley High
Handley
Air power claim proven as battleship Espana sinks
Madrid reports the insurgent Espana sinks amid Civil War fleet debates. Built in 1913, the ship lacked modern air armor, prompting renewed discussion on air attack effectiveness. The loss leaves Spain with the remaining capital ship Jaime I and shifts perceived sea power in the conflict.
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Madrid
Espana
Great Britain
Spain
Red Cross Floats In Apple Blossom Parade
Mrs Susie Steck Miller is named to ride the Red Cross float in the Apple Blossom Festival parade. The float shows Red Cross aid at Highway First Aid stations in Winchester and Frederick County. It highlights ambulance wreck prevention and life saving while promoting first aid training. Instructors Meet and Stephenson Social Club begin first aid courses at the Red Cross office with Ada Oppie teaching.
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Susie Steck Miller
Red Cross
Frederick County
Winchester
Frederick Chapel
Stephenson Social Club
E&cd Cross
Ada Oppie
Scully Heads Winchester Scout Executive Committee
J Scully Jr was elected chairman of the Winchester and Central District Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America at the executive committee meeting in the Handley Library lecture room. Admiral L M Nulton was unanimously chosen vice chairman with C S Hartman Laurens Jones 8 D McFadden and Frank R Horton named to top posts.
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John S. Scully, Jr
Winchester and Central District
Shenandoah Area
Boy Scouts of America
Handley Library
L. M. Nulton
C. S. Hartman
Laurens Jones
D. McFadden
Frank R. Horton
More Abundant Life For G O P
John Hamilton Republican National chairman outlined a non partisan campaign against Roosevelt policies aimed at the 1938 congressional elections. He prepares four speeches beginning Saturday night and cites discussions with party leaders and Republican members of Congress.
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Washington
John Hamilton
Roosevelt
Congress
Hamilton
Supreme Court
Exoneration in Death of Margaret Vincent by Sheriff Gochenour
Strasburg Virginia April 30 Sheriff Carl Gochenour of Woodstock was exonerated of responsibility for the death of 46 year old Margaret Pearl Vincent struck by his automobile on King street. Police justice W W Stickley and coroner Dr Harold Miller ruled the accident unavoidable. Vincent who was in the street reportedly became the stepping chain. She died from a broken neck and other injuries. Gochenour stopped at once and summoned the coroner arriving about 30 minutes later. Vincent is survived by daughters Mrs Thomas Elliott and Mrs Edward Wymer both of Strasburg. Funeral will be Saturday at 2 30 from the Methodist Church.
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Strasburg
Carl Gochenour
Woodstock
Margaret Pearl Vincent
King Street
W. W. Stickley
Harold Miller
Aft
Woodstons
Lack Quorum Delays Bond Vote on Pool Plan
A council failed to reach a quorum for a special session to petition Judge Williams to call a bond election for a municipal swimming pool. The issue will be on the regular Tuesday meeting agenda. sponsors favor short term bonds to accelerate construction for the hot weather months.
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Judge Williams
Peyton J. Marshall
Walton Rites This Evening
Funeral services for Morgan Lauck Walton Jr. will be held at his residence at 5 p m conducted by Rev J H Billingsley of the Methodist church Interment follows at Massanutten Cemetery Walton 45 a prominent attorney and Methodist leader pallbearers include J Russell Boyer W H Wunder Jacob Haun Frank Johnson G G Dickinson Samuel Fetzer and Clarence Bauserman representatives from Winchester Front Royal Luray and other valley bar associations attend the service
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Woodstock
Morgan Lauck Walton, Jr
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
J. H. Billingsley
Methodist Church
J. Russell Boyer
W. H. Wunder
Jacob Haun
Frank Johnson
G. G. Dickinson
Samuel Fetzer
Clarence Bauserman
Massanutten Cemetery
Walton
Ness
Front Royal
Luray
France Urging Britain to Join Evacuation Effort
France pressures Britain to participate in a campaign to evacuate non combatant residents from a Basque city amid ongoing military actions. The move aims to shield civilians as Allied discussions continue on the safe removal and protection of the population.
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France
Britain
Government bomb sinks Espana in Santander report
Bulletin from Santander states a government air bomb struck the Espana battleship hitting the single funnel and bursting the magazine below decks. The civil governor reported most crew rescued by Velasco and said bomber pilots were the sole witnesses to the bombing.
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Espana
Nitions
Santander
Velasco
Spain’s Espana sinks as air power claims historic naval loss
News from Bilbao describes the Espana, a 16 140 ton insurgent war vessel, sunk by a government air strike off Cape Mayor. About 110 crew were saved by the Velasco destroyer and government boats. many more may have survived but unaccounted. The Brora, aiding Santander, is among merchant ships in the siege region.
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Bilbao
Spain
Espana
Mbna
Velasco
Santander
Cape Mayor
Brora
Bay of Biscay
Last Day For Paying Tax By Voters
Voters in Winchester and Frederick county must pay the annual poll tax of 1.50 by tomorrow to be eligible for the election next November. State law requires payment at least six months before the election. Officers to be elected include a member of the House of Delegates and local city offices in Winchester, Frederick, Chesterland, Clarke counties.
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Winchester
Frederick County
House of Delegates
Win- Frederick Chesterland
Clarke Counties
Gas 19c beer sold everyday at Chuck & Rays
Local shop advertised selling gasoline for 19 cents and beer daily at Chuck and Rays. The notice emphasizes continuous availability and low prices, reflecting mid-century retail norms in a small town.
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Chuck & Rays
Babe Pris
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Probers
Harlan County Coal Association
Apple Blossom Princesses
Philip Williams
Pennsylvania
West Piccadilly Street
Baltimore Sun
Earth
F.F.A
Kentucky
Commonwealth Attorney
Kinsolving
O'Sullivan
John Marshall
J.S. Scully
Benjamin Belchie
Winchester Lions Club
Shenan
G.O.P
Gochenour
Bulletin
Shropshire
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