AFL Eyes Shadow Labor Party Against John Lewis
Atlantic City dispatch reports the AFL leadership probing John Lewis and the CIO for plans to form a labor party in 1940. President Green signals possible purge of the Non-Partisan League if Lewis’ move continues, while Tobin urges backing the Democrats and warns against a third party.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Lewis
Washington
Green
Lewis Sidney Hillman
Daniel J. Tobin
Democratic National Committee
John Lewis
Tobin
Labor
Roosevelt
Wildlife Restoration Bill Passes Congress For Development Funds
The Pittman Robertson Federal-Aid-to-Wildlife Bill, championed by Congressman A. Willis Robertson, passed unanimously in the House and Senate. It creates a Wildlife Restoration Fund from excise taxes on arms and ammo, totaling about 3.68 million dollars with state allocations from 15 to 150 thousand dollars per state and a federal match of three to one. The bill now goes to the White House for signature.
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Washington
A. Willis Robertson
Pittman- Robertson
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
Pittman-Robertson
House
Congressman Robertson
General Fund
United States Treasury
United States
White House
W P A Grants For State Work
Virginia PWA grants totaling 192190 for four projects, on a 427029 cost estimate. Projects include a sewerage plant and extensions at Virginia Beach, a Smyth county high school at Marion, a Herndon waterworks system, and a Keysville sewerage system and disposal plant. A humorous licensing anecdote follows about marriage fees.
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Richmond
Virginia Pwa
Virginia Beach
Smyth County
Marion
Herndon
Keysville
Shirley Opposes Virginia Toll Road Network Plan
Virginia Highway Commissioner Henry G. Shirley rejects a proposed toll highway system suggested by Congressman Lea of California. He argues Virginia sees little interstate or commercial traffic, making toll networks impractical. traffic has grown around local travel with a 10 percent annual increase since 1926.
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Richmond
Henry G. Shirley
Lea
California
Virginia
Shirley
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Shenandoah Republicans Name Delegates to State Convention
Shenandoah County Republicans met in Woodstock and nominated Joseph Hutcheson of Edinburg for reelection to the Virginia House of Delegates by acclamation. Wickes faction supporters won most credentials, with a walkout by an uncertified delegation amid long standing faction rivalry.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah
Shenandoah County
Supreme Court
Paul Stoner
J. P. Derrick
Wickes
Richmond
Lee District
C. W. Wickes
New Market
B. E. Kinghan
Little Change In Judge's Condition
Warrrenton Virginia August 24 Dr George H Davis said he noted little change since noon in the condition of Judge Joseph N Kenna president of the West Virginia supreme court of appeals who was injured Saturday in an automobile accident Kenna spoke last night and today for the first time since the accident took more notice and apparently was quite a little better the jurist is a patient at Fauquier County Hospital
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Warrenton
George H. Davis
Joseph N. Kenna
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Kenna
Fauquier County Hospital
Notice of Winchester Public Schools Registration Dates
All pupils not yet registered must report to the indicated schools on specified dates. Grades 1–3 go to John Kerr School August 30–31. Grades 4–12 go to Handley School August 27 and 30. Bring birth certificate vaccination statement and last year’s transcript if applicable. Schools open September 8. unregistered pupils may enroll September 13.
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Winchester Public
John Kerr School
Handley School
Winchester
Handley High School
STAR JOB PRIN Announces Money Saving Prices
STAR JOB PRIN announces money saving prices with special deals and invites customers to shop now. Details highlight discounts on services and products, urging quick action and limited time offers.
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Star Job
PRIN
Cubs and Giants Pack Crucial Series in One Day
Weather forced a double header as the Cubs and Giants were set for two games today at the Polo Grounds. Jim Turner of the Bees pitched a 1-0 shutout of the Pirates, adding another strong start to a standout season.
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Cubs
Giants
Bill
Associa Press
Polo Grounds
Pirates
Boston Bees
Jim Turner
Turner
Yanks
White Sox
Tony Piet
Ruby York
A's
Tommy Bridges
Detroit
Tigers
Roy Hughes
Johnny Allen
Indians
Lefty Grove
Red Sox
Senators
Emil Bildnilli
Browns
Dodgers
Red-Phils
Rudy York
Athletics
Nightcap
Bees
Mule Haas
Wes Ferrell
Montague Surrenders as Golfer Faces New York Robbery Charge
Former Hollywood golf phenom John Montague boards a Los Angeles train bound east to face charges tied to a New York robbery years ago under the alias La Verne Moore. He ends his fight against extradition.
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Hollywood
John Montague
Los Angeles
East
New York State
la Verne Moore
Baseball Standings and Results From The League Games
American League standings show New York leading with 76 wins and 35 losses and Detroit at 66 46. Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Philadelphia follow with varied records. Results yesterday include Washington 9 St. Louis 6 and Chicago 9 New York 8. Today schedule lists Washington at St. Louis and New York at Chicago with other matchups.
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L. New York
Detroit
Chicreo
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Pet
Pittsburgh
Sere Bo
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Harvest aid planned for apples in Valley and Piedmont
National Re-Employment Service managers from 13 counties met at Onburg to plan apple harvest labor. W S Campfield of the Virginia Horticultural Society urged action to place workers on rolls while district managers Grasty and Oglesby pledged cooperation. Local offices will require registrations. meetings noted potential labor shortages in Shenandoah Page Warren counties and crews moving to Frederick Clarke counties. A group dinner followed.
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The
Star
Onburg
Valley
Piedmont
W. S. Campfield
Virginia Horticultural Society
J.H. C. Grasty
Staunton
Fourth District
Campfield
Oglesby
Lynchburg
Fifth District
Grasty
John H. Stephens
E. C. Smoot
Charlottesville
W. M. Shade
Winchester
Carl~ Ruble
Lexington
R. A. Stoughton
Covington-Clifton Forge
P. H. Baugher
Rockingham-Page
Misses Marguerite
Harper
Mary Sue Bucker
Sarah Frances Anderson
Helen Tolsey
Peggie Carter
Nellie Minor
Virginia Vaughan
Libby Bates
Mabel Mahaffey
Ruth Gardner
Harrisonburg
Clarke
Shenandoah
Page
Warren
Frederick
Clarke County
Friddles
Bolts Kill 13 Virginians This Summer
Summer electrical storms in Virginia have claimed at least 13 lives and left many injured, per the state bureau of vital statistics. Lightning first struck in May with seven deaths in June, and August already shows five fatalities in Danville Brookneal Vinton and near Abingdon.
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Richmond
Tony
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Danville
Brookneal
Vinton
Abingdon
Virginia
Three Judges To Hear Charges Against Lawyer
A three judge court fixed for August 27 to hear testimony in disbarment proceedings against Franklin County lawyer J C Allman. Ed Rakes alleges misconduct. Allman previously defended Rakes in a 1936 liquor conspiracy case in Roanoke. The court, led by Judges Turner Clement and Don Halsey, will hear why license should be suspended or revoked.
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Rocky Mount
J. GC. Allman
Franklin County
Allman
Ed Rakes
Floyd County
Special Court
Rakes
Roanoke
F. P. Burton
Patrick County
C. C. Lee
B. A. Davis
Court nominees named by state leaders in 1930s turnover
Clement was named by Governor Peery when Judge A. H. Hopkins withdrew. The others were named by Chief Justice Preston W. Campbell of the supreme court of appeals. The details reflect appointments across the Franklin circuit and Galax regions under the 1930s Virginia judiciary.
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Burg
Horace Sutherland
Galax
Clement
Peery
A. H. Hopkins
Franklin Circuit Court
Preston W. Campbell
Supreme Court of Appeals
Tarnished Golden Eggs Fort Colline
A local hen laid an egg with a bright green yolk after a feeding experiment stirring farmyard jealousy and chatter. Nearby hens react with clucking fury as details emerge about the unusual egg.
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Fort Colline
Colo
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