Fight to Save Wage and Hour Measure From Changes
Washington reports supporters of the wage hour bill begin a new push to keep it intact amid proposed revisions in Congress. The AFL executive council drafts standards legislation while the House moves to a single administrator audit. child labor rules differ between House and Senate versions. The measure seeks a 40 cent minimum wage and a 40 hour work week for interstate workers, with the Senate banning interstate shipments of child labor products and the House proposing a total ban. Charges of log rolling surface as Republicans and southern Democrats block signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rules Committee
American Federation of Labor
House Labor Committee
Labor Department
Senate
House
Ead
Elt
Labor Standards Board
A. F. of L
Rep. Healey
D.-Mass
Mr Winchester on parenting and child mistreatment
Mr Winchester laments harsh treatment of young children by mothers and comments on the resulting ruined dispositions. He argues temper and impatience from adults harm vulnerable kids and recalls childhood needs for tenderness and simple joys.
Visitations of Webster and Fillmore Stirred Winchester Minutes
1851 Winchester council records reveal formal welcomes planned for Daniel Webster and President Millard Fillmore. A proposed $79.25 expense appropriation for hospitality was rejected 5 to 4, as committee members debated gutter improvements and town duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Winchester
Daniel Webster
Fillmore
Braddock
David Russell
Lewis A. Miller
James R. Brooking
L. M. Lauck
Henry Crum
John L. VonReisen
John Fletcher
Philip Sherer
Webster
United States
Interior
Water Street
Lewis M.) Lauck
Comees
Danl. Webster
Fillmore & Suit
McDermott Testifies In Marine Ross Trial In Virginia
Sergeant E J McDermott testified in Stafford County Virginia at the trial of 17 year old Marine Walter L Ross that Ross admitted killing Elmer J Davidson a Washington attorney after being asked about Virginia capital punishment Ross said I did it The defense planned psychiatric testimony to counter claims of provocation by Davidson during the incident on October 3 with prosecutors expecting a verdict near by late today or Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
E. J. McDermott
Walter L. Ross
Eicer
Virginia
Elmer J. Davidson
Washington
McDermott
Ross
Elmer J. Davison
Frank P. Moncure
Davidson
Stafford Circuit Court
Valley Airways Wins Permit for Winchester Field
Valley Airways operator of Winchester airport secured a commercial license to run the new municipal field two miles east of Winchester between Buff Lick and Front Royal roads. The State Corporation Commission in Richmond granted the permit, with Lt. Charles I. Douglas representing the airline. The commission's aviation director, R. E. Steele, has inspected the field and recommended approval.
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Valley Airways
Winchester
Buff Lick
Front Royal Roads
State Corporation Commission
Richmond
William Fletcher
Charles I. Douglas
R. E. Steele
Five Men Rob Post Office and Escape With Payroll Haul
Five men armed with sawed off shotguns and machine guns robbed the Lockport post office as cash for a Texas Company refinery payroll was being moved. They abducted Police Chief Fred Lindner, who was threatened and fired upon. clerk John West was wounded. Acting Postmaster Sylvester Wierschem aided officials in calling for the money at the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
Ill
First National Bank of
Texas Company
Fred. Lindner
Heights
Lindner
Sylvester Wierschem
John West
Charles Town Races Bus Leaves Terminal Daily at 12 30
Car service operates from the bus terminal every day at 12 30 P M. The round trip fare is one dollar.
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Charles Town
Shooting Match at Rouss Park Offers Prizes
Lat field at Rec 4 Rouss Spring Park hosts a shooting match beginning at 1 PM with prizes of turkeys and chickens. Organizer listed as Tony Renner.
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Rouss Spring Park
Tony Renner
Labor leaders fail to unite AFL and CIO in Willard talks
William Green and John L. Lewis held a four hour session on reconciling the AFL and CIO amid dual union concerns. They discussed craft versus industrial unionism, finances, and jurisdiction with no agreement, then recessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Organized
William Green
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
Lewis
Philip Murray
Green
George M. Harrison
The
Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks
A. F. of L
Lewis- Green
Willard Hotel
Mr. Green
Mr. Lewis
Bill
John
Lucifer
Fallen Angel
Executive Council
Congress
Dramatic Service at White Hall Methodist Church
The Bunker Hill Epworth League plans a dramatic service at White Hall Methodist Church at 7 45 Sunday evening announced by Rev H M Amoss. Marie Foley presents The Gift with Mrs Howard Amoss directing. The drama centers on the healing power of Christ and invites all to attend.
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Bunker Hill
Portrait of late R. S. Smith Honored in County Office
A framed photograph of the late R. S. Smith, longtime treasurer of Frederick County, has been placed on the south wall of the county treasurer’s office by Harry McCann. Smith served as deputy from 1912 to 1918, became treasurer after McCann’s resignation, and held the office until his death. He was twice challenged but won by a large majority, admired for his courteous, impartial service.
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R. S. Smith
Frederick County
Harry McCann
Smith
McCann
Mr. Smith
Charles R. McCann
Mr. McCann
Virginia
Paroled convict seeks return to prison cell at Eastern
Philadelphia trustees weigh parolee No. 5545 request to go back to his cell after attempting to find work in the West. The man says he would stay until spring hoping Father Farley could help him get a job, while Warden Her bert Smith notes the parole violation occurred by leaving the state.
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West
Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
Truseteeg
Cherry Hill
Herbert Smith
Missouri
Father Farley
Bomb Blast Halts Victory Parade of Japs in Shanghai
German efforts to mediate the Chinese Japanese conflict gain new hints as Dr Oskar Trautman visits Nanking and discusses with Chiang Kai Shek. Japanese air force bombs near Nanking target air base and rail lines while Chinese forces reinforce defenses and prepare to destroy bridges and roads.
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Shanghai
C. Yates McDaniel
Nanking
Oskar Trautman
Chiang Kai-Shek
Trautman
Hankow
Hsu Mo
Chiang
Mussolini blasts U.S. on economic threats
In Milan the Popolo D Italia accuses United States Britain and France of planning economic strangulation of poor nations. The article, attributed to Mussolini, calls for full readiness of spirit and arms amid discussions of a British American reciprocal trade pact.
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Milan
Mussolini
Popolo D’ Italia Today
United States
Britain
France
Il Duce
Italy
Nazi Germany
Japan
Id Duce
Frederick County 4-H Club Council to Convene All Day
The Frederick County 4-H Club council will meet at the Parish House for an all day session to reorganize for the upcoming year and map objectives for the 1938 program. The morning opens at 10:30 with Rev R B in invocation. Officers elections follow and speakers include Madeline Blair and I Pred Stine. Afternoon group meetings aid song leaders reporters and officers preparing for duties. Joshua Place presides as multiple speakers are slated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
4-H Club Council
R. B
Madeline Blair
Pred Stine
Joshua Place
FCC Authorizes Norfolk Radio Telephone Station
The Federal Communications Commission issues a permit to Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia to build a radio telephone station near Norfolk. When completed, service will connect land lines to watercraft 24 hours a day within the station’s range, covering Hampton Roads and lower Chesapeake Bay waters.
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Federal Communications Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay Area
SPECIAL SALE AT PROGRESSIVE SHOE REPAIR
Ladies leather heel tops priced at 10c and thin rubber tops at 20c offered by Progressive Shoe Repair on West Piccadilly Street. Limited time sale advertised in the notice.
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Progressive
W. Piccadilly St
Reading Glasses Special at Miller's Drug Store
Reading glasses sell for 1.50 as Miller's Drug Store promotes a special showing tomorrow. Includes complete assortment.
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Miller’s Drug Store
Marinelli resigns as New York county clerk amid accusations
ALBANY N Y Dec 3 Albert Marinelli Tammany leader today submitted his resignation as New York county clerk to Governor Lehman amid charges by Republican Prosecutor-elect Thomas Dewey that he is unfit for office. Marinelli cited grand juries Subpoenaed neighbors and the exposure of police records as reasons for stepping down.
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Albany
N. Y
Albert Marinelli
Tammany
New York
Herbert H. Lehman
Thomas E. Dewey
Marinelli
Ian
Dewey
Lehman
New York County
Meeting of Frederick county teachers on eve of state convention
Frederick county teachers hold a meeting tomorrow to hear delegates’ reports for the state convention and discuss backing the 3 point program of the Virginia Educational Association. The session opens at 1 30 after an executive committee meeting at 10.
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Frederick County
Virginia Educational Association
R. E. Ayler
Stephens City
R. J. Britton
Gainesboro
Auburn Cadwallader
Winchester
Anne Starling
Leslie D. Kline
Orville Wake
Middletown
Sarah Zane Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice
The regularly monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held Friday evening December 3 at 8 p.m. All members are requested to be present. L. M. Crabill, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
L. M. Crabill
Bickers Used Car Auction at Lat December 4
Local ad announces Bickers Motor Co auction in Lat on December 4 at 2 30 pm featuring late model cars with easy terms.
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Bickers
Bickers Motor Co
Rouss Fire Co Notice for December Meeting
Charley Rouss Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting Friday evening December 3 at 8 o'clock. Special entertainment planned. All members urged to attend. M. D. Weaver president.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
M. D. Weaver
Japanese troops withdraw from International Settlement after US protest
After Col Charles Price of the US Fourth Marines demanded action, Japanese forces pulled back from the American defended sector in Shanghai. A parade explosion wounded five. a second parade through the French concession was canceled as Japan cites concession ordinances. The incident prompted protests from American and foreign officials and a vow by the Shanghai Municipal Council to assume responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Mills
Shanghai
Charles FB. Price
United States Fourth Marines
International Settlement
Price
Yuyaching Road
Nanking Road
Iwane Matsui
Who is Your Hero The Power Of Studying Great Leaders
The author discusses choosing a historical hero to study and imitate in daily work. Examples include Bismarck for H H Timken Napoleon for Frank Woolworth Homer Cray Arnold Bennett Einstein Pascal and Abraham Lincoln as the writer’s own hero. The piece notes a Toronto Massey Hall talk and hints at a continuation on the last page.
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Bismarck
H. H.timken
Timken Reller Bearing Company
Napoleon
Frank Woolworth
Homer Cray
Water Tower
Arnold Bennett
Einstein
Pascal
Abraham Lincoln
Toronto
Massey Hall
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MR Winchester
Stafford Jury
Sun
Chuck & Rays
Illinois Post Office
FBI Director Claims Bureau
S. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bureau
Hoover
Association of Life Presidents
Criminal Army of America
Chaing
U.S
Club
Rouss Fire CO
Dale
Carnegie
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