Hitler poised to lead as Hindenburg dies
Physicians report Hitler grows stronger as the aged president fades. The old soldier’s weakness increases, with concerns over consciousness and a slowing heart as the political outlook shifts.
01 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1934
Page
1
Physicians report Hitler grows stronger as the aged president fades. The old soldier’s weakness increases, with concerns over consciousness and a slowing heart as the political outlook shifts.
Reports from Berlin and Neudeck state Rudolf Hitler plans to be both president and chancellor, creating a dictatorship. Reich President Von Hindenburg weakens with falling consciousness, prompting conservative fears and cabinet plans to endorse a grief law consolidating power.
Neal Myers, 21, surrendered to his attorney in Oklahoma City facing murder charges in the death of Marian Mills, 20, former University of Oklahoma beauty queen. He had eluded officers for three weeks after the July 10 death in Norman and denied wrongdoing, saying he could not face the disgrace.
Community notice announces a yard party in Ridgeway for Thursday August 2 with a benefit for Paynes Chapel Sunday School from August 27 through August 31, 1 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Local response to a $500000 emergency fund drive for Protestant Episcopal Church missions. B F Arthur Jr, Christ Church treasurer, says funds curb cuts to the church budget and save vital missionary work. Contributions may be sent to Mr Arthur or given at church marked Everymans Offering. national chair is Charles Taft with HQ in Cincinnati.
Mrs Lavella Robertson age 77 wife of James Robertson of Strasburg died at home after a long illness from paralysis. Born in Stephens City she was a member of the Strasburg Methodist Church. Survived by husband three daughters and two sons, plus three brothers and three sisters. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at the late home conducted by Rev Fred B Wyand. Burial planned in Strasburg or Stephens City.
The Maryland Rail Splitters Orchestra from Cumberland Md will headline a square dance at Rouss Spring Park dancing pavilion Saturday night. They will also present a free act by the Hill Billy girl who will sing and dance. Dancing starts at 8 30 pm. Admission is 40 cents per couple with all proceeds benefiting Park playgrounds.
New York markets showed a modest advance with stocks nudging higher on select issues amid a news-light day. Commodities moved unevenly as cotton firmed on adverse weather and silver futures rose while rubber lagged and bonds held firmer prices.
Mayor Walmsley raises 500 more police to 1400 with full arms as National Guard mobilizes and militia patrolls New Orleans amid a bitter fight with Senator Huey Long. Washington weighs action after registrar dispute and martial law questions.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Parlett chapel for Lawrence H. Hottel six months old son of Mr and Mrs Harry F Hottel of Nain who died from cholera infantum at 11 oclock Monday morning The Rev Dr Luther A Thomas of Grace Lutheran Church conducted the services with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery The child is survived by his parents two sisters and four brothers all at the family home near Nain.
Harry E. Cain, a young resident employed at Cammer Dry Cleaning Works on Braddock Street, states he was not involved in a Woodstock court trial mentioned a few days ago. The Woodstock report referred to a man with a similar name.
A Frederick County farmer set a wheat and corn trap. a thief entered the granary at 2 AM, loaded five sacks, then fled. The owner fired both barrels at the man’s legs, sending him into a parked car as the pair sped away, with sheriffs and doctors alerted for possible shotgun injuries.
Defiant strikers under military rule raid the Central Labor Union in Minneapolis as teams of armed troops disperse the headquarters at dawn. Reports describe guerilla attacks on moving trucks, widespread picketing, and the arrest of five leaders with records and papers guarded by the National Guard.
Gore Picnic poster notes event on Saturday August 25. For stands and concessions contact H M Windle at Purcell Ave Winchester Virginia. Phone 898M.
The Friendship Club announces a regular meeting Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The program covers business of interest to every member. Marian Anderson is secretary.
Shenandoah Valley Inc and others press for a fall opening of Skyland Drive but National Park Service Acting Director E Demaray signals no early September start. If opened this fall, motorists may be allowed by October 1, with July to September work causing unfinished edges and travel hazards.
Large cargo of cutting, red and sweet watermelons just arrived. Special prices this week at Winchester Fruit & Vege Table Market next to Union Bank. Free delivery and phone support at 461.
Advertisement announces free dancing every night at Oak Haven with an orchestra. Beer specials include 2 for 25 cents. Event runs from January 30 to August 1 with three evenings, described in terse terms.
In Augusta County Virginia the first test of the state milk and cream act looms as R J Reynolds a Staunton area producer distributor refuses to sell milk at the commission’s price levels He plans to continue selling at ten cents a quart despite an eleven to twelve cent schedule The milk commission seeks to fix producer prices and retail margins and may obtain a warrant for Reynolds to prompt court action Judge Joseph A Glasgow of Augusta County is expected to hear the case The measure aims to stabilize markets by controlling prices and acknowledges that even five percent of Richmonds milk supply could spark a price war
Col J A A Reinberg United States Army retired of Front Royal is to be guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon at 1 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the George Washington Hotel. Reinberg who served in the air corps for years will likely speak on aviation.
Jim Clark a 30 year old bank robber and southwestern desperado headed back to the Kansas state penitentiary at Lansing after capture in Tulsa. He had escaped from the Kansas prison twice in 14 months and was arrested with two women and several others linked to the case. Clark had previously fled Memorial Day 1933 with ten convicts and held the warden as a hostage.
Deputy District Governor Hoye Riley reports at Grand Rapids convention of Lions International. 101 new clubs organized in the past year. next convention in Mexico City. Front Royal Lions Club charter member Thomas Kern attended. International Commissioner Lyle Ormsby led Front Royal club work.
A federal grand jury in Detroit returned 28 true bills naming prominent local business leaders as bank directors or officers from the 1930s depression era. This followed a prior June 29 batch of 13 bankers charged with false reporting. The indictments reference two transactions alleged to violate federal banking laws.
Vienna reports a government drive against Nazis inside and abroad with salary bans on suspected public supporters and police investigations. A court martial at Innsbruck tried two Nazis who killed the Innsbruck police commander, while a related trial loomed in Vienna.
Judge Philip Williams of Circuit Court appoints Daniel F. Miller Leslie D. Kline and F Estes Kline to the Frederick County Pension Board.
Closing quotations in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets are provided to The Star by Winchester Milling with Stickell Sales. Chicago July wheat 103 and Sept 105 with Dec 10744. Baltimore spot wheat 99. Corn Chicago July 71, Sept 74, Dec 78. Winchester delivered corn 70 by. $3.50 bbl.
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation with about 5000 members filed a protest against a proposed ten percent increase in railroad freight rates. President G. F. Holsinger of McGaheysville argued that current Eastern rates are 90 percent above 1913 levels while 1933 farm prices are 40 percent below, urging exemptions for farm products and equipment. He sent the letter to R. H. Ashton, chairman of the Association of Railway Executives in Washington.
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