Virginias Republican Pie in the Appointment Debate
Virginia Republican leaders push for swift decisions on federal appointments to Hoover. Paul suggested as nominee for marshal posts faces cross party debate over Nye. Lankford backs Nye while Shaffer and Crockett vie for district attorney. Conferees weigh confirmation prospects this week.
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Washington
Virginia
Hoover
Bascom Slemp
Old Dominion
Paul
C. C. Smithers
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Swanson
Glass
Justice Department
Walter Nye
Norfolk
Lankford
Wnkford
Nye
Joseph C Shaffer
Wytheville
R. O. Crockett
Tazewell
United States
Shaffer
Congress
Crockett
Slemp
Geneal
Winter garden care starts with cleanup and plowing
This guide advises December cleanup to remove weeds and garden trash then fall or winter plowing to 8 10 inches to store moisture and improve soil. It emphasizes using manure as top quality soil conditioner and mulch for perennials and recommends straw mulch for strawberries.
Wakefield restored birthplace to be presented to nation
Mrs. Harry Lee Rust president of the Wakefield Memorial Association announced in Fredericksburg Virginia that Wakefield the restored birthplace of George Washington will be presented to the nation with ceremonies in February to begin the bicentennial celebration of Washingtons birth.
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Associated Press
Fredericksburg
Harry Lee Rust
Wakefield Memorial Association
Wakefield
George Washington
United States
Washington
Rust
Night cough cured quickly with Thoxine claim
An advertisement claims Thoxine relieves night coughing within 15 minutes by treating throat irritation. It promises prevention of sore throat and a good night’s sleep with a guarantee and money back, selling in 35c 60c and $1 bottles at Baker's Drug Store.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Navy spend leads world yet lawfulness remains disputed
The statement notes that the United States allocates the largest budget to its Navy and to law enforcement, but spending alone does not prove it is the most lawful nation. It frames a critical distinction between military expenditure and actual legal fairness.
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America
Virginia George Washington Bicentennial Plans Formulated
The Virginia George Washington Bicentennial Commission met at the Capitol in Richmond to outline 1932 plans including a nationwide radio hook up with President Hoover for February 22 Washington birthday events. Local programs statewide and a major Masonic Week in Alexandria are planned with state legislators attending.
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George Hamlet
Weld
Alexandria
Richmond
Washington
Virginia
George
Virginia Commission
General Assembly
Capitol
State Commission
St. Peter's Association
St. Peter's Church
New Kent County
United States
James H. Price
Grand Lodge of
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Price
George Washington
Pollard
India Independence Effort Continues After Round Table
London December 1 Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald ended the second round table conference with a verdict that the talks failed yet the push for early Indian independence would continue. Mahatma Gandhi signaled the split with Britain insisting on real liberty and vowed to return to sustain civil disobedience.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma
Jury unable to reach verdict in slaying case
LURAY Virginia December 2 Deavers Blanche charged with murdering her husband Charles Deavers on November 2. Jury reported hopelessly deadlocked after deliberating since noon. Retrial likely at January Circuit Court term. No bail motion. she remains in jail. Six jurors favored conviction and six favored acquittal.
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Associated Press
Luray
Blanche Deavers
Charles Deavers
Mount Pleasant Notes from Mount Pleasant Virginia
Visitors at Mr and Mrs John Perrys Sunday evening included Mr and Mrs Carson Allamong and sons James and David and Mrs E C Allamong and son Ray from near Mount Williams plus Ernest Barb of Winchester and Mr and Mrs Warner Dyke of this vicinity Miss Zela Spillman from near Winchester visited cousin Miss Mary Renner here and Miss Bessie Perry of Winchester spent the weekend at her home Callers at Mr and Mrs Dorsey Ritters Tuesday evening included Mrs John Perry and daughter Mrs Warner Dyke and
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MT. Pleasant
John Perry
Carson Allamong
James and
David
E. C. Allamong
Ray
Mount Williams
Ernest Barb
Winchester
Warner Dyke
Zela Spillman
Mary Renner
Bessie Perry
Miss Iva Miller Returns Home From Winchester Canning Plant
Miss Iva Miller of Front Royal, who had been boarding with Mrs. Herman Adams while working at the Jacksons canning plant in Winchester, has returned to her home.
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Harry Lamp
Iva Miller
Front Royal
Herman Adams
Jacksons Canning Plant
Winchester
Americanism and the call to choose better leaders
A compact editorial argues that true Americanism is choosing men no better than ourselves for office and denounces leaders who fail to do better than the electorate. It frames political virtue as shared responsibility and warns against blaming others for government shortcomings.
Drive Preference Remains a Backseat Mystery Among Americans
Statisticians note one in five Americans can drive a car yet many choose the back seat. The reason for this preference is not explained in the brief remark.
Camel Cigarettes Publicity Pitch Elevates Freshness
An advertising pitch asserts Camels are fresh and never parched or toasted, kept fresh in the Camel Humidor Pack. The copy invites readers to switch for one day to see a nationwide swing toward Camels, attributed to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Parker
Wis
Patchogee
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R. J. Reynolds ‘Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
CAMEL
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Tony Wons
Camel Orchestra
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Columbia Broadcasting System
Prince Albert
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Paul van Loan
Red Network
B. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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