Lewis vows to organize Ford plants despite opposition
In Milwaukee John L. Lewis declared the CIO will organize Ford workers through the United Auto Workers. He urged self organization amid factional strife at the convention, promising to press for union rights against corporate opposition. A separate report noted a threatened 350000 railroad strike fading as federal mediators address wage disputes.
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Milwaukee
John L. Lewis
I. O
Henry Ford
United Automobile Workers of America
Ford Workers
Lewis
UAW
Henry
ICIO
United Automobile Workers
Milwaukee Auditorium
Homer Martin
Chicago
Todag
Handley School Opens With Cheerful, Well Kept Campus
Winchester notes Handley will open September 8 in a beautifully groomed campus. The stately building has fresh paint and new blinds, creating surroundings aimed at happiness and well being for students and teachers. He lauds Handley graduates and wishes success in the new session.
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Handley
Handley High to Add Concrete Stairway to Handley Bowl
Handley High School will begin the final stage of its campus improvements with a concrete stairway from the esplanade to the Handley Bowl. Superintendent Garland Quarles announced a $1,200 contract has been awarded to Strickler and Wagner after funds became available. Work will mirror existing stairs.
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Handley High School
Garland Quarles
Handley Bowl
Strickler
Wagner
Apple Growers Problems Are To Be Discussed
Skies appeared to be clearing today for a large orchard gathering at the Rosemont orchard farm of Senator H. F. Byrd in Clarke county near Berryville. If rain arrives around noon, the picnic lunch and afternoon program move to the new packing house near the Norfolk and Western station. The annual meetings bring together many apple producers and buyers, with by product interests represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemont Orchard
H. F. Byrd
Berryville
Clarke,county
Norfolk and Western
Fighting Flares On a New Front
Insurgent sources report Gen. Francisco Franco speeding a motorized column from Santander toward the Aragón front. The force reportedly left the Biscayan port after aiding occupation yesterday as northern Franco troops continue mop up around Santander. The drive aims at pressing the Madrid Valencia line, with Zaragoza under attack from two directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
Francisco Franco
Zaragoza
Santander
Aragon
Biscayan
Franco
Madrid-Valencia
Water samples deemed satisfactory in latest city tests
Dr. L M Allen city health officer says state health board analysis of water samples from Old Town Spring and Rouss Spring were marked satisfactory. Notices were sent to council members by City Manager A M Field. Samples were collected August 23 by R E Penn. August 19 sample from Rouss Spring was the previous unsatisfactory one. The August 26 reports showed no contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.M. Allen
Star Today
State Board of Health
Bers
A. M. Field
Old Town Spring
Rouss Spring
R. E. Penn
Penn
Downtown City Section Faces Fresh Flooding
Downtown city section again reports street flooding affecting residents and businesses. Officials urge caution as water levels rise and cleanup crews prepare additonal drainage measures.
Flood Waters Disrupt Winchester Traffic and Transit
A heavy cloudburst drenched Winchester causing flooded streets along Loudoun and Boscawen, delaying bridge approaches and Greyhound buses. Rain totals for the week reached record levels with 1.72 inches in 45 minutes and city athletic grounds submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun
Boscawen
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Winchester Research Laboratory
Virginia
Payroll Snatched by Shabby Bandits in Baltimore
Two disguised robbers halted workers of A Weiskittel and Sons in Baltimore and escaped with 5500. Police consider Brady gang ties as the bandits fled in a large sedan with Pennsylvania plates after forcing workers to surrender the payroll and weapons.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania
A. Weiskittel and Sons Company
Joseph Yenni
Edward Kowalski
Yenni
Kowalski
Walski
Sre
Harlows landlady seeks 10000 in damages
Los Angeles reports Jean Harlows estate valued at 41000 as of the administratrix appointment. Landlady Mrs Harriet A Breese plans to claim damages for alleged filthy conditions and remaining lease balance. Estate mainly lists cars jewelry furs clothing and heirlooms.
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Los Angeles
Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow Bello
Iste
Edmondson Rites Set After Quarries Fatality
Funeral services for David Russell Edmondson of Oranda will be held Sunday at 2 PM from his residence. He died after being electrocuted while operating a water pump switch at the National Gypsum Company quarry near Oranda. Interment will follow in Middletown Virginia. Edmondson, a 16 year veteran of the plant, leaves a wife Mary Jane and five children Maynard Harry Lewis and Mary Edmondson plus three brothers and two sisters.
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David Russell Edmondson
Oranda
National Gypsum Company
Middletown
Epee
Edmondson
W. L. Richardson
Mr. Edmondson
Universal Gypsum Company
Strother Edmondson
Harriet Elizabeth Cooper
Shiloh United Brethren Church
Order of
Mary Jane Edmondson
Maynard
McKeesport
Harry
Briscoe Lichliter
Strasburg
Lewis
Capon Road
Mary Edmondson
Sam
Crystal Springs
Howard
Ambridge
Walter
Anne Rishel
Jarson, O
C. L. Lineburg
Clary
Hull warns Japan and China on Far East rights
Secretary Hull said the United States had served notice to Japan and China to respect American rights in the Far East and would hold them responsible for damages from hostile actions. He noted consular reports confirming Japan’s plan to enforce a peaceful blockade, though he did not tie it directly to current hostilities.
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Washington
Hull
Japan
China
Far East
Four Die As Plane Crashes Near Albany Airport
In Albany New York a plane carrying Assemblyman Pritchard H Strong and three companions vanished from Saratoga Springs and was found wrecked a mile south of Albany Airport. Strong's party included Mrs Strong and Charles H Hudson. Pilot Clarence Robinson of Rochester died with other occupants in the crash.
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Albany
N. Y
Pritchard H. Strong
Rochester
Strong
Joseph Fitzgerald
Saratoga Springs
Charles H. Hudson
Rochester Investment Counsel
Clarence Robinson
Fort Wayne Hosts Sixth Annual National Twins Meet
Fort Wayne Indiana prepares for the sixth annual National Twins Association gathering with about 3000 twins from at least 13 states. Edward M Clink of Silver Lake president predicts the largest turnout ever. A parade and banquet are planned along with a Sunday morning get together in an amusement park. Prizes honor twins in multiple categories. Clink notes roughly 4 000 000 twins exist in the United States with twins occurring once in 63 births.
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Fort Wayne
U.S
Ind
National
Twins’ Association
Edward M. Clink
Silver Lake
Fort. Wayne
Clink
United States
British demand for full satisfaction over Knatchbull-Hugessen wounding
British authorities demand full satisfaction from Japan after Sir Hugh Knatchbull-Hugessen, ambassador to China, is gravely wounded by a Japanese air attack between Nanking and Shanghai. Foreign Secretary Eden presents the demand to Japanese envoy Shigeru Yoshida as crowds gather at Downing Street.
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London
China
Anthony Eden
Shigeru Yoshida
Foreign Office
Japan
Hughe Montgomery Knatchpull-Hugessen
Britain
Nanking
Shanghai
Yoshida
Downing Street
Quo Tai-Chi
Sir Hugh Knatchbull-Hugessen
Sir Hughe
Central Press
Government seeks more details on the shoot
Informed sources indicate officials want additional information about the shoot with continued coverage noted on page 7 column 6.
Japanese Break Through Great Wall in Mongolia Advance
Japanese army headquarters announced that Japanese troops had broken through China’s great wall and moved north into Mongolia. Flanking forces were said to close on Nankow Pass, with prior reports of a break not borne out by later developments.
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Peiping
China
Great Wall
Mongolia
Nankow Pass
Mongolian
Mission Home Destroyed in Nanking Air Raid
The United States embassy reports the American Methodist Ladies' Mission Home at Nanchang was destroyed by Japanese bombs during an August 25 air raid on a Chinese concentration in the town.
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Nanking
United States
Sion
Nanchang
Orchard Tour Interupted by Rain in Frederick County Visit
A Roanoke party of orchardists delayed by rain arrived in Frederick County after postponing earlier plans to tour Virginia orchards. Met by Dr. A B Grove and County Agent I Fred Stine, the group viewed Walkers Bond Orchard before rain halted activities. They will continue to Charles Town West Virginia and Rosemont Berryville for Byrd hosted picnic.
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Roanoke
Frederick County
Virginia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Stephens City
A. B. Grove
Winchester Research Laboratory
I. Fred Stine
Winchester
Maryland
Charles Town
W. Va
Rev Strieby Preaching at Rest Virginia Church
Rev F H Strieby will deliver a Sunday morning sermon at 11 oclock in the Ridgeway Charge at Rest Virginia announced by church officials. Regular preaching in this charge is on the evenings of the first and third Sundays. All members and friends are invited to attend.
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F. H. Strieby
Ridgeway
Rest
Strieby
Scout Leaders Meet Shenandoah Area for Acquaintance
A Shenandoah Area Boy Scout meeting at Handley Library introduced Dan O. Henry as scout executive to Winchester district leaders. The executive committee, led by Fred D. Maphis, discussed annual fundraising drives and forming a finance committee including E. B. Cooper and James A. Stickley. Plans were floated to enlarge the area by adding Rappahannock County and Hampshire County provided release by Cumberland Area, with by-law revisions planned.
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Shenandoah Area
Handley Library
Dan O. Henry
Winchester
Fred D. Maphis
Strasburg
E. B. Cooper
James A. Stickley
F. S. Morgan
Front Royal
Herbert Trotter
Woodstock
J. M. Porterfield
Martinsburg, and Co
Mason
Luray
National Council
Rappahannock
Shenandoah
Hampshire
W. Va
Cumberland
Tide of Battle Shifts as War Roars Around Shanghai
The battle near Lotien 12 miles northwest of Shanghai rages as Chinese and Japanese forces clash amid artillery, bayonets, and air bombardment. Japanese reinforcements and wounded troops are reported, while civilian casualties rise and the Wing On mill at Woosung faces threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Mills
Shanghai
China
Lotien
Jhese
Hughe Montgomery
United States
Kaom
Hongkew
Yangtzepoo
Kiating
Nanjiang
Liuho
Yangtze
Lion Forest
Woosung
Lost envelope of money at Brown Farmers and Merchants Bank area
A missing envelope containing one five dollar bill four one dollar notes and 75 cents in silver was reported near the Republic Filling Station at Water and Amherst streets and 326 Amherst Street. A reward is offered. Contact 326 Amherst St.
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Republic Filling Station
Cor. Water & Amherst
Amherst St
Brown Farmers
Merchants Bank
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CIO
Ford
Pearance
Quarles
Rosemont
Southern Railway
Greyhound Lines
Hills Home
Oranda Quarry
East
State Department
Ade
New York
Thomas Wink
Robert L. Craigie
Tokyo
Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen
Rev
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