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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1939

Page

7

Federal lending funds shown for next fiscal year

Washington Aug 2 funds authorized by Congress total at least 900000 for agencies tied to lending programs. Proposed rises over 2 to 7 years include Public Works loans 350 million and highways 750 million with other increases in rural electrification housing and farm tenant loans. If enacted, RFC could lend to railroads for equipment and lease options would shift.

Washington House Federal Congress Reconstruction Finance Corporation Public Works Administration RFC United States Housing Authority

Sayre Named U S High Commissioner to Philippines

Francis B. Sayre, present assistant of state, nominated by President Roosevelt to succeed Paul V. McNutt as U S High Commissioner to the Philippines. Sayre, from Massachusetts, is the son in law of the late President Wilson.

Francis B. Sayre Roosevelt U.S Philippines Paul V. McNutt Sayre Massachusetts Wilson

Court questions drunkenness arrest in York Pa

In York Pennsylvania the court questioned a man arrested for drunkenness asking what he drank. He replied Coena noting he could not get that way on beer. The exchange included a claim of twelve quarts, prompting further remarks from the judge.

York Coena

Roosevelt Urges Study Of Law Extending Federal Standards

President argues for congressional study on extending federal election integrity to state and local employees who participate in federal races. He notes misrepresentations about his stance and traces the legislation to his 1939 relief message, urging strong regulations to curb improper political practices.

Congress Oe Lee

Quality Used Cars Boost Chevrolet Supply on Many Models

Quality used cars offered with a focus on Chevrolet makes dominate the stock. Customers are urged to see bargain specials including several prewar models such as 1937 Chevrolet Town Sedan and 1932 Chevrolet Sedan alongside other makes like Ford and Packard.

Chevrolet

Local Markets and Fisher Strike Tensions in Virginia

Local markets list bids due August 10 for multiple Route projects in Virginia with wage details and union rules. Separate: Fisher body plant walkout with 458 workers, 250 inside, CIO pickets, police mobilization, potential 12-hour shift.

Fisher Aout CIO Fred Prahm

Workers' Homes Guarded as GM Fisher Plant Strife Intensifies

In Cleveland on August 2 strikers posted picket lines before workers homes while calm held at General Motors Fisher body plant where 46 were injured in Monday’s riot. Over 100 police remained on duty at the strike bound factory as others patrolled non striker areas. Leonard Moore, 26, Fisher body employee, told police he was

Cleveland General Motors Fisher Body Leonard Moore

Tire sale pitch from local ad asks customers to shop early

An advertisement promotes new used and recapped tires with a prompt to see the seller before purchasing. The message emphasizes shopping early and inviting customers to compare options and prices.

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