States Witness Admits Perjury in Hines Trial
George Weinberg a former Schultz lieutenant testifies in the James J. Hines conspiracy case. He admits not being a good perjurer and denies current perjury while recalling a 17 year old burglary conspiracy conviction. He also disputes stealing $300,000 from the Schultz policy empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Daniel
New York
George Weinberg
Tammany
James J. Hines
Hines
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Weinberg
Big Harry” Schoenhaus
J. Richard
Dixie) Davis
Dutch Schultz
Stryker
Schultz
Fiona Schultz
Weinbere
Loudoun Street Trees Trim Suggested for Street View
MR WINCHESTER reports residents urge trimming of lower tree branches on Loudoun Street south of Cork to improve visibility of the traffic signal for motorists. Strangers may lack warning as they approach the light. A. L. C. proposes placing an armory on the municipal parking lot elevated for dual use with parking and as a convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street
Cork
Bravidi Business Upset by Runaway Wheel
Bravidi, a 56 year old fruit vendor, was struck by a detached wheel from a passing motor car in Baltimore. He recovered quickly, continuing on his way while whistling Yes We Have No Bananas, as the wheel rolled on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sampi Bravidi
Bravidi
Giant viscose plant rises near Front Royal
Front Royal Virginia August 25 construction of the first unit of the American Viscose Corporation plant is 90 percent finished. J Bennett chief engineer says full production of rayon silk will not start until next August. The first unit will run at capacity before a second unit begins. The facility will use 6000 gallons per minute from a Shenandoah pumping station and return treated water to the river. The plant includes its own turbines delivering power for a town of Front Royal and several boilers with a 345 foot stack serving as a landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
American Viscose Corporation
J. Bennett
Winchester Evening Star
Bennett
Shenandoah
Turgeon
Shenandoah River
Panay Heroes Are Honored by Navy Awards
Three U S Navy sailors received high honors for heroism during the Panay sinking of December 12 1937 in Shanghai The recipients are radio operator first class Charles Adams of Little Rock Ark and radio operator second class Reginald Peterson of Berkeley Cal awarded the Navy Cross for manning Panays machine guns until ammo ran out Chief machinist mate Thomas A Coleman of Philadelphia earned the expeditionary medal for caring for the dead and wounded ashore amid continuing fire The Fourth Marines paraded in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
United States Navy
Navy Department
U.S. S. Panay
Charles. F. B. Price
Charles Adams
Little Rock
Ark
Reginald Peterson
Berkeley
Cal
Thomas A. Coleman
Philadelphia
Adams
Peterson
Navy
Panay
Coleman
Cochranes Move to Boston Red Sox Foreshadows 1940 Plans
The Philadelphia Evening Ledger reports that Gordon Cochran known as Mickey Cochran will join the Boston Red Sox next year as catcher with a possible move into managerial duties in 1940. An understanding with Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey is said to have been reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Evening Ledger Today
Gordon S
Mickey) Cochrane
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
The
Ledger
Cochrane
Tom Yawkey
Red Sox
Hurricane Off Florida Coast Moves Toward Yucatan
The Weather Bureau reported a tropical hurricane centered about 160 miles southeast of Cozumel and 160 miles south of western Cuba at 7 a.m. EST. It is moving northwest at 15 to 16 mph and likely will cross the extreme northern Yucatan peninsula or western Yucatan tonight or this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Weather Bureau
Cozumel Island
Yucatan
Cuba
Yucatan Peninsula
Fight to Kill Domestic Allotment in Farm Law
Washington reports a major fight looming in Congress over replacing the ever normal granary with a domestic allotment and price fixing system. Declining prices and surpluses push cotton and wheat growers to seek reform of the 1938 farm act while Secretary Wallace defends the current law and prepares to address farmers before Congress. The plan would end acreage allotments and marketing controls, allowing produce with sale limited to a specified allotment for the domestic market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wallace
Final Clearance Dresses at Bargain Prices
Readable fragment shows a final clearance dress sale item with pricing hints. Margaret L Hodgson appears in the text as a listed price or label. Details are incomplete but indicate reduced apparel prices and a sale event.
40 Million On Old Age Roll
Enrollment for old age insurance accounts has passed the 40 million mark, with 523,289 new applications in July. Since January 1, 1937, certified payments reach $6.7 million and total payments to 6.7 million while 184,600 claims have been certified. Readouts by state show Delaware 90,486 total, Maryland 568,396, Virginia 611,317, District of Columbia 253,485.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Social Security Board
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Tydings Opposes Black Appointment as Purge Motive
Senator Millard E. Tydings announced his vote against Justice Hugo L. Black’s Supreme Court nomination. He linked his stance to anti administration actions and cited Black’s fraternal and political ties. The remarks were delivered before the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, with 500 delegates present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Millard E. Tydings
Hugo L. Black
Supreme
Roosevelt
Grand Lodge of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
Tydings
U S Agencies Report Business Upturn in July
Federal Reserve Board data show an upswing in steel textiles petroleum and other sectors with July industrial production at 83 percent of the 1923-25 average. Treasury customs receipts rose 25 percent signaling improved domestic demand while Commerce notes a favorable shift in national income through July totaling about 35.3 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Othr
The
Treasury
Commerce Department
Reserve Board
County Board Seeks Bids On Construction Store Room
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors invites bids for a brick store room at the county property at Boscawen and Cameron streets. Bids must be opened by 10 a m on September 7 with plans at the county clerk’s office. Bond requirements include a contract price surety or a 5 percent bidders’ bond forfeited if not supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
C. J. Brumback
C. C. Brannon
Boscawen
Cameron Streets
Sanitary Grocery Company
A F L Protests N L R E Board Member in Atlantic City
The American Federation of Labor will protest to President Roosevelt against re appointment of Donald Wakefield Smith to the National Labor Relations Board. The AFL plans to push changes to the labor act and curb the board's discretionary power citing CIO favoritism. William Green signaled opposition calling Smith lacking qualifications. Buffalo federation condemns NLRA administration accusing board of CIO bias and misusing the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Donald Wakefield Smith
National Labor Relations Board
A. F. of L
Smith
CIO
A. F.of L
William Green
Federation
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
N. Y
New York
State Federation of Labor
National Labor Relations Act
Boiler Explosion Fatal Near Cedarville Train
A steam boiler explosion on the St. Louian near Cedarville caused the death of engineer John Breen and fireman R H Matchel. The train derailed after a downgrade and a curve as it moved from New York to St Louis. Both men survived initial injuries and resided in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Pennsylvania
St. Louian
John Breen
R. H. Matchel
Columbus
Cedarville
New York
St. Louis
Body Of Editor Is Found Near Sun Saidboat Accident
The body of Paul J. Banker assistant managing editor of the Baltimore Sun was found near the spot where he fell overboard from his Saidboat early yesterday. Coroner Harrison M. Sandrock ruled accidental drowning. A national guard plane piloted by Lieut. Roy T. Bankard located the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
National Guard
Roy T. Bankard
Paul J. Banker
The
Baltimore Sun
Banker
Harrison M. Sandrock
No Limit Seen In Land Speed By Eyston And Cobb
In Wendover Utah Captain George Eyston asserts a land speed ceiling near 360 mph after a 347.16 mph run on Bonneville salt flats. Rival John Cobb counters that limitless speed could be possible with tougher tires better engineering and longer straightaways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendover
Utah
George E. T. Eyston
England
John Cobb
London
Euston
Bonneville Salt Flats
Eyston
Cobb
Farmers Favor Aide For Stine County Agent Post
Frederick County agricultural leaders endorsed hiring an assistant county agent to handle rising workload tied to the federal conservation program. Approval from the State Extension Division and the Frederick Board of Supervisors was deemed necessary. The group urged eight community committees to meet starting in December to identify local needs and shape a 1939 program, with a November 23 county meeting set to adopt plans for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Walker Bond
R. L. Omps
J. M. Newlin
R. L. Bargeant
J. L. Hershman
William R. Berryhill
W. W. Eure
Blacksburg
D. J. Howard
Virginia
R. A. Wall
Stephens City
Ashley Brumback
The
Production Credit Association
W. C. Shackleford
I. Fred Stine
Hear
Euere
Frederick County
Arerial
E. M. Funk
Middletown
Two Army Planes Collide Over Oscoda Michigan
Two army pursuit aircraft collided near Oscoda Michigan while eight planes were in combat formation at 10 000 feet. Major H R Wells and Lieut A P Clark Jr parachuted to safety though Wells suffered facial burns from a burning aircraft both pilots survived.
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Oscoda
Mich
Army
H. R. Wells
A. P. Clark, Jr
Wells
First
Selfridge Field
Ice Cream and Bingo Party at John Kerr School Plaza
A Boy Scout Troop 9 event invites families to an ice cream and bingo party Thursday from 8 to 10 PM at John Kerr School Plaza. The friendly gathering aims to boost community participation and scout activities.
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John Kerr School ‘Plaza
Boy Scout
Deliberate Oven Question Surfaces In Prison Death Inquiry
Philadelphia reports coroner Dr. Charles A. Hersch and DA John A. Boyle predict arrests in the "baking to death" case at the county prison as investigators probe whether steam heated cells were a deliberate roaster. State troopers may take over the prison while a mayoral shake up shifts city homicide squad members to the detective bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Charles A. Hersch
John A. Boyle
Hersch
Charles I. Engard
Welfare
William B. Mills
George H. Earle
Wilson
Detective Bureau
Final Concert Set By McIlwee Municipal Band
The McIlwee Municipal Band posts its final summer concert at City Hall plaza at 8 pm with eight selections including Clarke's Triumphal Overture Poet and Peasant and Under the Double Eagle. Promoters expect attendance to match or exceed prior concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcllwee
Tor
W. H. Mcllwee
City Hall Plaza
Clarke
Boyer
Fr. V. Suppe
Barnum and Bailey
King
Joe Fantasia
Toba
Egner
Oddities and Robberies Spanning U S News Bits
In Eugene Oregon Mike Dickens pursued a fly casting lesson for fun then caught a small trout on McKenzie River. In Chicago a gunman threatened a clerk, delaying escape. Des Moines Iowa state fair officials ordered poultry house lights off by 10:30 p.m. to silence roosters and hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Ore
Mike Dickens
McKenzie River
Chicago
Irving Korio
Korito
Buddy
Des Moines
Meet Your Friends at Junior ee ge Le Saturday
Readable fragments indicate a community event titled Meet Your Friends at Junior ee ge Le held on a weekend in August, inviting attendees to join activities and meet neighbors.
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Schultz Empire
Vicious
al Stryker
MR Winchester
Boston Sox
Florida
Price Margaret L. Hodgson
U.S
A.F.L
N.L.R.E
Stine
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