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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1937

Page

11

Senate battles over Wagner Van Nuys anti lynching bill delays adjournment

In Washington the Wagner Van Nuys anti lynching bill faced a Senate challenge as a motion to debate was approved 36 to 23 after a 35 to 27 vote. The move signals a bitter lengthy fight with Wagner urging consideration despite opposition from Barkley and Clark while Borah warned of constitutional risks to state sovereignty.

Washington Senate Congress McNary House Wagner D-Ky Barkley Kentucky King Utah District of Columbia Garner Clark D-Mo

Winchester Welcomes Colored Choirs Caravan

Under G. D. Warren's lead 50 voice Progressive Choir travels by 22 buses to Winchester. Mt. Carmel F B Church hosts with 750 caravan members while Dr. Charles R. Anderson, mayor, delivers welcome. Police escort provided.

Winchester G. D. Warren Progressive Choir Mt. Carmel F. B. Church Charles R. Anderson

Announcements Invitations Savings At Star Job Prin

Local ads showcase invitations and money saving prices at Star Job Prin. Businesses advertise printing services, card stock, and promotional materials with discount offers for customers and organizations seeking affordable printing needs.

Star Job PRIN

Heavy Rains Fail to Bring Wide Heat Relief Across Nation

Heavy rains drenched the east and middlewest with up to 2.85 inches, flooding roads near Rochester and a water plant washout at Silver Creek. A Detroit shower, a thunderbolt that killed a boy in New York, and the Edison tower toppled by lightning marked the day. Scattered showers offered some relief from heat in several states as crops were helped in Delaware county and the Midwest.

East Middlewest New York Rochester Winona Albert Lea Minn Alma Wis Kellogg Austin Minnesota Williamsport Osaga Town Muncie Ind Sioux Falls N. Y Detroit New York City Edison Memorial Tower Menlo Park N. J Midtown Delaware County Indiana Iowa South Dakota Nebraska Wiscon

Griggs seeks recount in Richmond city sergeant race

City Councilman Wilbur J. Griggs announced plans to file for a recount in the August 3 contest with incumbent John G. Saunders. He cites irregularities and a 95 vote margin after an official count of 21 000 ballots.

Richmond Wilbur J. Griggs John G. Saunders Griggs Saunders Leon M. Bazile Board of Election Commissioners

Uncle Sam Aids Stork of Marines

Washington August 12 The Children’s Bureau has bundled up a batch of prenatal and infant care guidance for Marines families. The program targets expectant mothers and newborn support in military housing and base facilities nationwide.

Uncle Sam Stork of Marines Washington Children’s Bureau

Land of Babies Russia. Moscow wives expectant by policy claim

Frank Schneider, returning to Cleveland after five years in Moscow, says about 95 percent of Moscow wives are pregnant. He attributes the rise in potential population to financial aid for mothers and strict abortion bans, noting the impact of policy on demographics.

Russia Frank Schneider Cleveland Moscow Schneider Central Press

Care booklets for Marine Guard in Peiping

A sergeant requests care guidance for his newborn child while on a three year posting in China. He notes the Marine Guard at Peiping is short on care literature and he asks for suitable material and instructions for infant care during his overseas assignment.

Marine Guard Peiping China

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