Winchester to finish bus terminal in 90 days
A C Oates and the D D Crenshaw estate resume work on the Union Terminal on Braddock street in Winchester. The one story buff brick building, 42 by 92 feet, will cost 21750 with a 10 year lease to Eastern Greyhound Bus Lines and room for 50 plus buses daily.
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Union Terminal
Braddock Street
A. C. Oates
Mr. Oates
D. D. Crenshaw
Greyhound Bus Lines
Charleston
W. Va
Oates
Winchester
Baltimore
Virginia
Troopers Fire First Shot At Minneapolis Blockade
National guardsmen exchanged shots with an automobile attempting to break through sentry lines near the downtown armory during the ruck drivers strike. Archie Nadeau was arrested after driving through the blockade. no injuries were reported as his car was hit twice.
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Associated Press
Lis
Minn
National
Admiral Byrd Gains Strength Reports From Poulter
At Little America Antarctica Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd strengthens but cannot yet travel 123 miles to the main camp. Dr Thomas Poulter leader of the tractor party says the admiral is cheerful and the party will stay while Byrd recovers.
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Associated Press
Little America
Antarctica
Mackay
Richard E. Byrd
Bolling
Thomas Dr. Poulter
Byrd
Free Dancing Every Night with Orchestra at Oak Haven
Oak Haven announces free dancing every night with live orchestra. The venue invites patrons to enjoy music and dancing in an evening program.
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Oak Haven
Feeling Fine Byrd Radios 10 His Mother Here
Dr Francis D Coman of Baltimore recounts the first expedition and outlines plans while Ellsworth prepares to take supplies. The report highlights Byrd's radio messages and family updates during the mission.
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Byrd
Francis D. Coman
Baltimore
Message From Admiral Byrd At Bolling Base
Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd received a direct message from Admiral Byrd noting four men from Little America will stay with him until they decide to return. He said the winter night was over and he was feeling fine. The Bolling advance base now has a radio station.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Admiral Byrd
Bolling
Little America
Bolling Advance
Adance
New York
Byrd
Byrd Walks At Base As Aid From Ellsworth Arrives
Admiral Richard E Byrd, slowly recovering, takes a brief outdoor walk at his Antarctic camp while rescuers relay details of aid. Lincoln Ellsworth provides earlier medical and food supplies and a plan to fly them to Little America with Bernt Balchen piloting. Dr Francis D Coman, a Byrd companion, announces Ellsworth's sportsmanlike effort and confirms no dysentery among Byrd's men. Coman will travel on Marposa to New Zealand as Balchen awaits with Wyatt Earp and Golden Star for the supply run.
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Associated Press
Little America
Antarctica
Richard E. Byrd
America
Byrd
Ellsworth
Baltimore
Lincoln Ellsworth
Antarctic
South Polar
Francis D. Coman
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Dr. Coman
Wyatt Earp
Bernt Balchen
E. V. McCollum
Hopkins School of Hygiene
Coman
New Zealand
Balchen
Hawaii
Golden Star
Hindenburg Testament Endorses Hitler As Nation Urges Unity
Berlin Aug 15 The death Reichspresident Paul von Hindenburg expresses faith in Hitler in a political will written May 11 and released today. Von Papen delivers the document to Hitler at Berchtesgaden praising the chancellor’s decisive stride toward Germany’s resurgence and urging unity and renewal.
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Associated Press
Berlin
von Papen
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Austria
Germany
Adolf Hitler
von Hindenburg
Roosevelt targets drought profiteers and other world items
World News at a Glance reports Roosevelt denouncing drought profiteers in food. Deeds for Shenandoah National Park awaited approval by Ickes pending AG ruling. Barrie arraigned for alleged attempt to steal a three year old colt. Maryland factory jobs and wages rise, Davey leads Ohio primary. Berlin claims Hitler benefits from Hindenburg legacy. US Marines evac Haiti. Labatt family seeks contact in Toronto after kidnapping. Labatt investigation pauses as holidays canceled. Havana debt moratorium announced. possible duel between Saenz and Batista eyed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Shenandoah National Park
Ickes
Saratoga Springs
Peter Christian Barrie
International
Ringer
Baltimore
Maryland
Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Berlin
von Hindenburg
Hitler
Port-Au-Prince
United States Marine Corps
Haiti
London
Ont
Claude Savage
John S. Labatt
Toronto
Havana
Joaquin Artines Saenz
Treasury
Col
Fulgencio Batista
Railroads Denied Quick Stop to Pension Act Start
In Washington the district court refused a temporary restraining order against starting the pension law from the last Congress. Justice Proctor said railroads face no imminent damage and future hearings may be delayed for weeks. About 150 large railroads, led by R. V. Fletcher, challenge the act as unconstitutional commerce interference.
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Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Railroad Retirement Board
Justice Proctor
Hammond Chaffitz
R. V. Fletcher
The
Association of Railway Executives
Park Association Holds Monthly Meeting at City Hall
The Park Association met at City Hall this week. Reports from finance, structures, and ground committees were given. A part time playground attendant was approved. New swing costs rose. The club plans two big upcoming games with Culpeper and Alexandria attracting large guarantees. The group thanked the park for aid to the District Nurses Association yard party benefiting the needy.
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Park Association
City Hall
H. Russell Potts
Culpeper
Piedmont
Virginia
Alexandria
District Nurses Association
King's Daughters Swap Party At Blue Ridge Club
Millwood Clarke county King s Daughters plan their annual entertainment and swapping event at Blue Ridge Country Club tomorrow after noon starting 4 o'clock. Admission is 25 cents with refreshments. swaps are sold or swapped for five cents more if returned for another try. Proceeds support local needy causes throughout the year. Miss Celestine Page presides.
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King's Daughters
Millwood
Clarke County
Blue Ridge Country Club
King’s Daughters
Celestine Page
Yard Party at Presbyterian Church in Clearbrook
A yard party is announced at the Presbyterian Church in Clearbrook on Thursday August 16 starting at 5 o'clock. If it rains the event will be held the next night.
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Presbyterian Church
Clearbrook
Wanted 24 inch Trescott apple brush for sale
Classified notice seeks a 24 inch Trescott apple brush in good condition at a reasonable price. Box 260 Warenton Va with mention of dates Aug 16 17 and a separate benefit listing for Degree of Pocahontas at 522 South Market Street Aug 15 16 11, plus a Sunrise Church Aug 18 benefit Sunday school.
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Warrenton
South Market Street
Sunrise
Benefit
Local Man Held In Washington Auto Recovered
Lawrence Tinsman of Winchester, about 25, is held in Washington D C on housebreaking and theft charges. He allegedly stole J H Yosts bank cashier autos sedan valued 800 dollars. police say loot found in the car. A detainer is filed but he may face federal prosecution before Winchester and Harrisonburg trials.
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Washington
Lawrence Tinsman
Winchester
D. C
Tinsman
J. H. Yost
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Yost
C. W. Hollis
Harrisonburg
District of Columbia
Lieut Pownell to Speak Tonight at Salvation Army
Lieut Hazel Pownell will speak at a Salvation Army meeting tonight at the Court House Auditorium at 8. A sidewalk service starts at 7 30 and a follow up indoor meeting begins half an hour later. She previously worked with Major and Mrs Mars in Winchester and trained at the Atlanta Salvation Army School earning high honors. She is assigned to Cumberland Maryland and plans to return tomorrow evening.
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Salvation Army
Court House
Hazel Pownell
Pownell
James Mars
Winchester
Miss Pownell
Salvation Army Training School
Atlanta
Cumberland
Sarah Zane Fire Co to Meet for Waynesboro Trip
All members of the Sarah Zane Fire Co will meet at the hall at 6 30 Thursday morning before the bus leaves promptly for Waynesboro. Captain B Brown signs off.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Waynesboro
BR. B. Brown
President Roosevelt vows action against food profiteers in drought
President Roosevelt announced that chiselers seeking to profit from the drought would face federal action. He said food plenty remains, urged vigilance over grain and produce exchanges to curb speculation, and asserted the agricultural adjustment act remains in force while acreage reductions may ease next year. The president also discussed possible hay purchases from Canada and no tariff relaxation for that purpose.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Reed Op
Canada
Youth Held Under Lindbergh Law Seized in Kidnapping Case
Ber vel Colson of Elizabeth City N C was arrested by federal authorities under the Lindbergh Law for the kidnapping of seven year old Janice Waldon on August 8. He was ordered held for the Federal Grand Jury under a $25 000 bond after a preliminary hearing by U S Commissioner Harry A Brinkley.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Bervel Colson
Elizabeth City
N. C
Janice Walston
United States
Harry A. Brinkley
President Roosevelt Says He Will Not Take Part in Primaries
President Roosevelt stated at his regular press conference that he is taking no part in any primary campaign. He referenced inquiries and prior dispatches or statements published on the matter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Dividend Declared At American Telephone and Telegraph
Directors of American Telephone and Telegraph Company announce the regular quarterly dividend of 2.25 dollars per share. The payment amounts to over 41.9 million dollars distributed among about 680000 shareholders.
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Associated Press
New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company Today
Labatt Kidnapping Spreads Across Ontario News
Windsor police say no known Detroit gangsters linked to the abduction of John Labatt, wealthy London brewer. Police in Toronto and Ontario mobilize investigators as ransom note deadline nears. Hugh Labatt travels between London and Toronto amid intensified hotel activity and withheld questioning.
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Associated Press
Windsor
Ont
Detroit
John Labatt
London
Toronto
Provincial Criminal Investigation Department
John 8. Labatt
John
Labatt
Brewer
Claude Savage
John 5S
Hugh Labatt
Frank Crowe
King
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Draper
W. A. 8. Williams
Ontario
Hugh
Sarnia
Brewery
Ottawa
Berryville Avenue Right of Way Plan Moves Ahead
Winchester Common Council resumes Berryville avenue work at 40 foot right of way after delays caused by owners' reluctance to sign agreements. Millwood avenue completion awaits Berryville finish. A proposed urban abattoir faces opposition and deferral for public input. League of Virginia Municipalities invitation to Winchester is discussed. VERA relief project supervision for women's work funded up to $200.
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Common Council
Berryville Avenue
Highway Department
CWA
Millwood Avenue
Richmond
Rosenberger
Forney
Glaize
Branch
George Washington
League of Virginia Municipalites
Anderson
Winchester
Hable
Snapp
League
Relief Projects
F. W. Bailey
VERA
Relief Department
Marshall
Page
Deeds Delivered for Shenandoah Park as Ickes Seals
Secretary Ickes accepted deeds to Shenandoah National Park Virginia conditioned on attorney general approval and an agreement to vacate residents soon. Virginia official William E. Carson and the Virginia Conservation and Development Commission presented the land, marking the end of eight years of work.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Ickes
Interior Department
Attorney-General
Mewsppermen
William E. Car
Son
Virginia Conservation and Development Commission
Carson
Early Winchester Chamber of Commerce Sparks Domestic Manufacturing
The narrator recalls the first Winchester Chamber of Commerce founded in 1811 amid Anglo French trade rivalry. Philip Nelson served as president with Lawrence A. Washington as secretary. Premiums from five to fifty dollars encouraged home produced woolen and cotton goods, with Mrs. Guire winning a prize for a piece of cotton cloth.
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Chamber of Commerce
England
France
High Seas
Winchester
Philip Nelson
Lawrence A. Washington
Guire
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World News
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Gordon Israel
Omaha
Israel
Monthly Meeting
Lieut. Pownell
Barrel Cooper
John Livengood
Byrd Orchard
Berryville
Velatis
Rhodes Drug Co
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