Recover Track For Richmonder Arrest Near Truck Theft
A Richmond man Aubrey Jackson was arrested on North Kent Street in connection with a missing 1934 Chevrolet truck bearing license T57 356. Staunton Harrisonburg and Winchester police were alerted to watch for the truck and notify Earl Soffee of Richmond. Chief Hollis said the truck will be returned to the Richmond owner and the suspect handed over to Richmond authorities. The vehicle was loaded with watermelons.
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Cove
Aubrey Jackson
Richmond
North Kent Street
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Earl Soffee
East Franklin Street
Hollis
Observance of Constitutions Fiftieth Birthday Planned
Roosevelt signs a resolution authorizing a sesquicentennial constitution commission to plan nationwide observance of September 17 1937 as the constitution’s birthday. A $10 000 fund is provided to support the event.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Shark Report From Potomac River Vacationers
Two Winchester men vacationing near Washington reported a large shark chasing a smaller one in the Potomac. The larger shark leaped into their boat and the men wrestled it out, then tossed it back to the water. The tale remains unverified and identities withheld.
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Frank
Francis
Potomac
Washington
Winchester
Atlantic Seaboard
Italy Sends 6000 More Black Shirts to Africa
The article details heightened plans and precautionary measures as Italy expands its forces in Africa. Malta reports a cruise by the British Mediterranean fleet aiming to threaten Suez by September 1, with ships stationed at Alexandria and other ports. Britain faces scrutiny over readiness as defense measures include air raid shelters and potential sanctions.
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Valetta
Island
Malta
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Egypt
Revenge
Valiant
Glorious
Suez
Port Said
Ismailia
Red Sea
Haifa
Acre
Palestine
Famagusta
Lanarka
Limassol
Cyprus
Adriatic
London
Great Britain
Italy
Ethionia
Daily Mail
Admiralty
Defense Committee
Cabinet
League of Nations
Resolution on neutrality bill draws mixed reactions abroad
The U S neutrality measure moving to the White House draws sharp criticism from Liberal MP David Mason in London who calls it premature and harmful to Ethiopia Italy. Geneva circles welcome the U S move as a stabilizing neutral stance without trading with belligerents.
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Washington
Congress
Robinson
America
White House
Senate
Pope
Idaho
England
Roosevelt
House
London
David Marshal Mason
United States
Italy
Ethiopia
Mason
Institute of Bankers
Ethopia
League
Germany
Japan
Geneva
League of Nations
Sonia
Fruit Growers Learn Problems At Byrd Orchard Picnic
Virginia fruit growers gathered at the Byrd orchard picnic for a practical briefing on common issues. Speakers from the Agriculture Department and industry groups discussed shipping, handling, and market concerns while buyers and brokers mingled with growers.
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Byrd Orchard
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Outine
Railroad
Steamshin
Express
International Apple Association
Cleveland
Senator Byrd
England Balks on Punitive Steps Over League Blockade
The article suggests England hesitated to impose punishments due to fears of provoking the United States if it refused to recognize a league blockade, a concern tied to broader tensions and potential diplomatic complications.
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England
United States
League
Hopson Waives Attendance Before Senate Committee
Howard C. Hopson utilities man says he will not charge the government for time spent answering Senate lobby committee questions. Senate rules grant subpoenaed witnesses $3 a day plus traveling expenses, Hopson noted his rights but joked about the payments.
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Washington
Howard C. Hopson
Senate
Hopson
Plants Reach Northernmost Latitudes Across Polar Regions
The article notes trees limit near the North Pole lies in eastern Siberia and describes flora extending to latitudes up to 82 degrees north. It cites Ostenfeld 1923 describing 70 species from lat 82 north, with flowering plants grasses mosses and lichens reaching the northernmost lands observed.
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North Pole
Siberia
Leno Delta
Ostenfeld
Unequal Sex Ratios Across Species Highlight Varied Reproduction
Collier's Weekly notes that sex ratios vary widely among species. It cites 33 males per 100 females in octopi and eight armed cuttlefishes, versus 819 males per 100 females in Latrodectus spiders, illustrating diverse natural patterns.
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Collier’'s Weekly
First Rowing Contests Noted in New York Ad 1811
A 1811 New York newspaper advertisement marks the first US reference to rowing contests, stating the sport had earlier origins but had gained enough prominence to prompt promoters to fund public notices for special races.
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U. S
United States
New York
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Buddy” Rogers
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We Aimee
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Cosmopolitan Productions
General Electric
Potomac River
Africa
U.S
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Johnson Cr-Calif
Connally
D-Tex
F. A. Motz
United States Department of Agriculture
Samuel Frazier
Rochester
A. H. Teske
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Walter S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Shenandoah Electric Appliance Co
South Loudoun Street
Gray & Sheetz
N. Main St
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Farmers & Merchants National _Bank & Trust Co
Member
Federal Reserve System
Tom Tyler
Ken Maynard
Moore
Pictur
Ay, Leo Carrelo
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Robert Allen
Jo Swerling
Sidney Buchman
Victor Schertzinger
Jane Withers
Re International
Hable
Gem
Rhodes Drug Company
Lupton Orchard Service Co
Certified Public Accountants
TAX Counsellors
AUDIT
TAX Service
E. Boscawen Street
Richmond, VA
State Planters Bank
Hardwick Heatrolas
John S. Miller & Company
Sherwin-Williams Paints
J.W. Arthur
General
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Hansbrough & Carter
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