Norfolk Delegate Promises Direct Prohibition Repeal
Norfolk delegate Vivian L. Page says he will seek direct repeal of Virginia prohibition if re-elected. He argues federal repeal will occur and Virginia should follow with a regulatory framework to curb economic losses and replace the Mapp act with proper licensing and controls. Page also notes his amendments cut fees for arresting officers and prosecutors in prohibition cases.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Vivian L. Page
Virginia General Assembly
General Assembly
Virginia
Page
Demand Pressures on Government Amid Export Strains
The report notes rival factions pressing the government to end quotas and institute licensing for importers. It cites Ambassador Walter Edge in Paris working with officials to ease restrictions while European markets face higher duties and currency declines. Despite uncertainties, some U.S. fruit exports to Europe are expected to continue.
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Walter Edge
Paris
San Jose
Europe
Northwest
Germany
$200000 Suit Brought 10 Years After Accident
A lumber company is sued by the mother of a 13 year old boy for $200,000 damages over an injury claim from an accident a decade ago when struck by a truck. The lawyer says the delay aimed to gauge long term effects of the injury and stresses car insurance with a financially stable company.
Do Men Idealize The Women They Marry?
Emma Howard Wight discusses how men judge women by surface traits before marriage and often misread their partners. Examples include men seeking mothers or image, and Tallulah Bankhead citing Lillian Russell as a respected ideal among women.
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Emma Howard Wight
Damage To Airship Not Very Great Says Commander
Commander Alger H. Diesel of the navy dirigible Akron said damage from an accident at Lakehurst New Jersey last night was not very great and repairs could be made at the air station. A rear fin was damaged when struck by a rear handling beam during movement down the field. He noted the extent was not yet known but unlikely to keep the ship in its hangar long.
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Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Alger H. Diesel
Akron
Diesel
Three Planes Initiate Transatlantic Flight Demonstration
Three aircraft launch a flight toward Europe to showcase safety of trans Atlantic air mail routes. The mission covers 4,200 miles and features long and short wave radio equipment to test communications and navigation.
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Europe
Twelve Districts To Be In Home Loan System
Washington August 23. The home loan banking system to aid small town owners will divide the country into twelve districts the maximum allowed under the law. Franklin W Fort chairman of the home loan board said the board decided to establish the maximum under the act. The law would have allowed a minimum of eight districts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Franklin W. Fort
Home Loan Board
Rail executives in conference with fruit growers push rate cuts
In Martinsburg four state growers and four railroads debated lowering southbound freight rates for apples and peaches. Growers seek 25 percent first class on apples and 47 percent on peaches, while railroads propose 30 percent for apples. peaches relief anticipated soon.
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West Virginia
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W. B. Hopkins
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Robert Browse
Charles Town
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W. 8. Campfield
Virginia Horticultural Society
Staunton
Phil H Gold
Ray Robinson
Winchester
South
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Mad Parliament of Oxford 1258
The 1258 Oxford session of the English Parliament saw Simon de Montfort challenge King Henry III, expanding baronial and common rights and weakening royal despotism.
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Oxford
Simon de Montfort
Henry III
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