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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1932

Page

6

Snow Strikes Nation With Freezing Temperatures

Weather fronts dump snow sleet and rain across the east and midwest, causing deadly traffic crashes. Pennsylvania reports 43 deaths as zero temperatures linger and roads stay hazardous. Snow plows clear main routes while side streets remain ice coated and travel is restricted.

Associated Press GTON Pennsylvania East Rocky Mountain States Middle West Mid-West Indiana Westfield Michigan

Downeys Welcome a Son as Morton Downey Sings

Barbara Bennett gives birth in New York City to a son, making Morton Downey a proud father. The child adds a new chapter to the Downey family amid Barbara Bennett’s stage and screen fame.

Morton Downey Barbara Bennett Bennett New York City

Huge Reserves Idle in Nations Banks Undersubscribed

Washington reports show the Treasury offered 1 year certificates at 3 4 percent and four year notes totaling 250 million and 350 million respectively. Subscriptions vastly exceeded offerings with 4 128 billion for the one year issue and 6 677 billion for the four year issue. Officials note unprecedented bank cash reserves while banks bid heavily to lock funds for a full year at the low rate.

Washington Federal Treasury Mills Treasury

Man Shows Worst Side To His Nose Half

A terse Duluth News-Tri une item notes a man displaying an offbeat behavior, with emphasis on the odd pairing of his facial display and a quoted remark. No further details given.

Duluth News-Triune

Roosevelt weighs rail crisis after rail chiefs briefing

Governor Roosevelt spent a quiet Sunday at Hyde Park pondering the railroad situation outlined by F. E. Williamson John J Pelley and Carl Gray. They urged early relief legislation and possible special Congress session after his March inauguration while he pursues federal government reorganization and expense cuts. A separate note mentions a mystery ship shadowing the fleet off California.

Hyde Park Roosevelt Hudson River White House F. E. Williamson John J Pelley New York Central New York, New Haven Hartford Carl Gray Union Pacific Congress Mr. Roosevelt Hoover

Stove Test: Paper in Oven Gauges Heat Level

A home temperature test uses eight inches of white paper in the oven. If it turns yellow the oven is moderate. If dark yellow the heat is hot or quick. If paper turns light yellow the oven is very hot. If it turns dark brown the oven is very hot or slow.

Mrs Moulden Fractures Arm In Sled Crash

Mrs. Lester Moulden of South Cameron street fractured her left arm yesterday afternoon when a sled she rode on collided with an automobile on the South Cameron street hill. She was treated at Memorial Hospital by Dr. E. C. Stuart. Thomas Brill of this city, a Bruce Town Woolen Company weaver, slipped on a icy sidewalk at Loudoun and Clifford and dislocated his right shoulder. He was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Lester Moulden South Cameron Street Cameron Street E. C. Stuart Memorial Hospital Thomas Brill Brucetown Woolen Company Clearbrook Loudoun Clifford Streets Mmorial Hospital

Father of Seduced Heiress Happy After Verdict

Robert Gibson, father of Charlotte Gibson, society heiress, said he was completely happy after Sidney Homewood was convicted in New City New York of seducing his daughter who is shortly to become a mother.

Robert Gibson Charlotte Gibson New City N. Y Sidney Homewood Gibson

Hoover Declares No Fresh Debt Moratorium

Debates over new measures to ease postwar debt persist as Hoover rejects further moratoriums while exploring a commission to study future payments. France and Britain push for renegotiation. Roosevelt favors diplomacy via existing agencies. Hoover to address Congress on debt options amid looming payments of 123.6 million dollars due Thursday.

London Rae Germany United States Congress Adamnant Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Great Britain France

Convicted of Drunken Driving in Police Court

Charles Orndorff of Winchester was convicted in police court this morning for operating an automobile while under the influence. Judge L. Donald Weems imposed a $123 fine one month in jail and one year revocation of driving privileges in this state.

Charles Orndorff Winchester L. Donald Weems Orndorff

No Accidents To Busses In Valley

Reports circulated here today that a Greyhound bus crash near Staunton last night was denied at the Winchester terminal. Officials said several buses delayed by heavy snow and sleet, but there were no accidents to any Greyhound coaches.

Greyhound Company Staunton Winchester

DeHaven Guilty On Liquor Charge In Violation Of Prohibition

Woodrow DeHaven was found guilty of liquor violations under state prohibition laws. He faces six months in jail and a $50 fine plus costs. Jurors named include Guy Smith Verner Bayliss F A Whitacre H S Shiley and others. Also late Saturday James Hare was found not guilty of theft from Frank Johnson valued at 75 dollars. Circuit Court entered its second week of the December term with Judge Philip Williams presiding at 9 o clock.

DeHaven Guy Smith Verner Bayliss F. A. Whitacre H. S. Shiley C. 5. Solenberger W. S. Sargent C. M. McDonald C. Whetzel J. W. Reed H. J. Flowers L. D. Pifer H. A. Foreman James Hare Frank Johnson Circuit Court Philip Williams

Chicago Grain Closing Prices

Quotations furnished by Legg and Company of Baltimore provide grain price data. The service lists Chicago Board of Trade and Baltimore Chamber of Commerce members with contact numbers Plaza 1498 and 1746.

Legg and Company Chamber of Commerce Baltimore Chicago Board of Trade Baltimore Chamber of Commerce Cage Board of Trade Today

Maryland May Get A Tax Cut

Governor Ritchie predicts a possible reduction or maintenance of the 25 cent state tax rate as the budget for the General Assembly is prepared. He says every department will operate at lower costs in the next two years than in the current budget.

Associated Press Annapolis Ritchie General Assembly

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