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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1932
Page
8
A debate on the Byrd Road Plan will feature C R Morrissett state tax commissioner and W Kirk Mathews former judge of bustings court in a Voter League meeting of Brookland district Henrico county. The county holds a road election August 9 to decide whether to vote out of the plan.
Berlin August 1 Chancellor Franz von Papen said he would present his ministry to the new Reichstag late this month and defy moves to oust him he will rule without party support He urged toleration while aiming to lift Germany from trouble and suggested Hitler may join in rebuilding the Fatherland Russia Germany politics Germany 1932 AP report
D Gold Miller of near Gerards town sustained facial injuries Saturday afternoon when his car left a soft screening ground on a mountain road west of Gerardstown to avoid an oncoming car driven by a woman. The vehicle overturned, a tree limb pierced the top, and Miller was treated first at home then at a hospital. Reverend William B. Penney, his passenger, was bruised but unharmed. Penney proceeded to Geraldstown and Bunker Hill afterward to preach.
The undersigned will sell at auction at 2 o clock p m Saturday August the sixth at the late residence of Mrs Rebecca Chamberlin deceased located at north end of Cameron street near city limits all of the household effects of said decedent Terms cash M M Lynch Executor of Mrs Rebecca Chamberlin deceased ua e Dunn Auctioneers
The piece details continuing fallout from the Bonus Army eviction in Washington. It notes the second veteran's death from a gunshot, coroner inquests, and police actions while lawmakers push for a congressional inquiry into the eviction and related events.
Newcastle reports S C Liggett confirms laborers in state convict road camps are being replaced by trusties as an economy measure. He declines on counts and says efforts aim to reassign affected workers. Compressors drills oilers and tuck drivers move to trusties as the change spreads. Religion cited as a solution per Bishop-elect James A McFadden.
At the first day of the Virginia American Legion convention a resolutions sub committee rejected a full payment measure and supported a nonpayment statement while backing an abolition of interest on bonus loans. Fort Myer troops reviewed with the parade and the Ashby Post Band of Bridgewater won best appearing band.
Senator Early, longtime Virginia legislator, announced a bid for Congress visiting supporters and county officials. He highlighted agricultural ties, pledged to back farm priorities, and aligned with the Democratic platform. The article notes his extensive state service, Virginia roots, and education at VMI and the University of Virginia.
A Virginia attorney from Berryville with eight years of practice, five years as Commonwealth's Attorney, and World War II service rises to captain. He led the state American Legion and advocates for bankers aiding small business. The remark on New York police force underscores concerns about nerve in handling prisoners.
H. Lester Good aged 46 of New Market was killed on the Rockville Gaithersburg pike in Maryland when his automobile left the road struck a pole and overturned early Sunday. His companion H. E. Silvius formerly of New Market was not seriously hurt. Good's head was pinned beneath the car top and his skull crushed.
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