Extortion Attempt In Earhart Case Reported By Hoover
J Edgar Hoover announced federal agents arrested Wilbur Rothar of New York over an extortion attempt seeking 2000 dollars from George Palmer Putnam for the safe return of his missing wife Amelia Earhart. Earhart and navigator Noonan vanished in the Pacific during a world flight. The suspect claimed a ship out of New Guinea recovered Earhart and injured crew later identified her.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Wilbur Rothar
New York
George Palmer Putnam
Amelia Earhart
Fred Noonan
mid-Pacific
Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Putnam
New Guinea
Miss Earhart
Community recreation plans and county service highlights
The report discusses continued recreation center plans and Winter Recreation, notes one child committed to the Children's Bureau last year, and records an increase in county fees. It outlines service cases handled by city and county departments, including employment help and budgeting. Appreciation is voiced for support from medical professionals civic clubs firms and individuals.
Housing Board Plan to Create Federal Housing Authority
Proposals would establish a Federal Housing Authority with authority to issue loans and grants to state and local housing agencies. Funds would support housing projects and related programs as part of the Page 1 continuation. Wedding invitations promoted at special prices by Star Job Print in Winchester.
Government plan to fund affordable housing with bonds
Legislature discusses a housing bill to clear slums or build new units with government support. It would authorize issuing 700 million dollars in bonds over three years and provide an initial 26 million dollar appropriation to keep rentals affordable for low income families.
Death of West Virginia Legislator Robert L Withers
Robert Lee Withers former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and bank president died at his Jefferson County home near Summit Point at 4 this morning after a period of illness. He was born in 1869 and was 68. Survived by his wife, daughter Reba and brother Addison L Withers. Interment in Greenhill Cemetery Berryville following Friday funeral at 2 PM.
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Robert Lee Withers
West Virginia’ House of Delegates
Farmers and Merchants Deposit Company
Jefferson County
Summit Point
W. Va
Mr. Withers
Addison L
Susan Fox Withers
Cumberland
Ina Worley
Reba
Addison L. Withers
Clarke County
G. F. Kershner
H. G Athey
Athey
Eleanor Withers
Greenhill Cemetery
Berryville
Judge Weems Speaks to Kiwanis on Juvenile Court Work
Judge Donald Weems of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court addressed Kiwanis at the George Washington Hotel. He described court work with delinquent children. The club to mark its 15th anniversary on August 18 with an elaborate program and guests from district clubs scheduled.
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Donald Weems
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Weems
Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Poultry Prices Mixed
Market summaries from Baltimore and Philadelphia show varied prices for live poultry, dressed poultry, butter, and feed. Livestock values include U.S. Department reports on cattle steers heifers cows calves and hogs with several price bands and regional quotations.
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Philadelphia
Plymouth Rocks
Baltimore
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Steekers
Winchester
Wheat and grain price movements and cash quotes
In early August reports discuss inquiries for nearby export shipments of wheat, with winter wheat down and spring wheat progressing well. Market quotes show Sept Dec and May futures for wheat, corn, oats, soybeans, rye, and lard and bellies, plus Chicago cash grain and Baltimore spot prices for wheat and corn with mill delivery bases.
Ranger Aims For Third Victory In Yacht Race
Harold Vanderbilt aboard Ranger led the 30 mile windward leeward race off Newport at 1 43 47 p m EST with a three quarter mile lead over Britains Endeavour II. Ranger completed in 2 03 47 setting a new 15 mile windward record. Endeavour II was 4 12 behind after leaving Block Island mark.
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Coast Guard
Newport
PA. I
Harold Vanderbilt
Ranger
T. O. M. Sopwith
Rainbow
Vanderbilt
Sopwith
Block Island
Wall Street Stocks Rally Amid Rails and Energy Upturns
Stock market edged higher with rails and energy leading gains and a mixed tone in commodities and currencies. Selected issues rose with Allied Chemical at 236 1-2 and U S Steel at 119 1-4 as investors weighed wage talks and bond market strength.
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Wall Street
New York
Allied Chemical
Can
Smelters
Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Consol. Edison
Corn Products
Gen. Electric
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn Railroad
Southern Railway
Stand. Oil of N. Y
Texas Corp
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Va.-Caro. Chem
Va.-Caro. Ptd
Woolworth
Disappearance of Pifer from Strasburg Ends in Safety
Pifer of Strasburg had been missing, causing concern among relatives and friends. This afternoon, friends of the family in Winchester expressed pleasure upon being informed of her safety.
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Pifer
Strasburg
Winchester
Local Markets Reported Prices for Flour and Corn Products
The Star lists daily price figures for wholesale flour by bag and barrel size with patent and intermediate cracked corn rates. Prices include 98 lb bags at 5.95 to 6.25 per bbl and 48, 24, and 12 lb variants, plus cracked corn options around 2.50 to 2.75 per bbl.
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Baltimore
Aux
Maryland
Virginia
Elenterernacon
Oranda
Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations
Chicago August 4 buying by exporters and domestic mills pushed the wheat market higher above yesterday's close. The report notes gains in futures and cash grain prices due to active demand from exporters and mills.
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Chicago
Softball Schedule Postponed For Rodeo Conflict
The softball league postpones games for the rest of the week. Snag Sargent, the league president, says the Park diamond is needed for a rodeo show, so two diamonds will host the revised games from August 9 to August 11 with pairings listed for each day.
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Virginia Woolen
Lions
Company I
Republic Oil
O'Sulivan
Birthday Gift From King For Queen Elizabeth
King George presented Queen Elizabeth with a diamond and emerald Tudor rose and Scottish thistle bracelet for her thirty seventh birthday marking her first as Britain's queen. The gift celebrated at Balmoral in Scotland.
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Balmoral
Scotland
George
Elizabeth
Britain
Rebels Summer Campaign Upset Claims Miaja
Gen. Jose Miaja, commander of Spanish government central armies, said insurgents lost over 20 000 men and suffered a complete upset of their summer campaign outside Madrid. He reported 2 909 insurgents captured and called the operations highly important.
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Madrid
Jose Miaja
Associated Press Today
Credit Ad Sparks Wire County Store Headline
Washington Evening Star columnist notes a Winchester Virginia store sign offering credit only to those 70 and older with parental accompaniment. An accompanying sketch shows an elderly reader reacting with disbelief as he comments that his parents are angry.
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Washington Evening Star
Washington
Winchester
Lions Club Outing At Elizabeth Furnace A Nutritious Meal Fun
Winchester Lions Club members enjoyed yesterday’s outing at Elizabeth Furnace Fort Valley. They savored ham and chicken plus sides and attended games including softball swimming horseshoes and other activities for a pleasant social day.
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Winchester Lions Club
Elizabeth Furnace
Fort Valley
Miss Pifer of Shenandoah County Prominent Family
Native of Strasburg Miss Pifer a member of a long prominent Shenandoah county family is identified as the daughter of John with ties to the local community. Continued on last page notes her connection to the Pifer lineage and regional standing.
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Strasburg
Pifer
Shenandoah County
John
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