Calls Strike In Packers' Plants In New York
A 60 plant strike called by United Meat Workers CIO affiliate targets major New York City packing houses. About 1,000 workers at Wilson Swift Armour Cudahy John Morrell Rath and others face walkouts. Demands include higher wages, union recognition, closed shop, 40 hour week, and paid vacations. Mayor LaGuardia’s office may exempt meat for hospitals and schools.
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Cudahy
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Hold Rites For Mrs. Pickeral
The funeral service for Mrs Josephine Pickeral who died December 8 after an illness was held December 11 at 2 p m in Middletown. Rev J T Brown officiated with Rev Arthur Wake and a Grace M E Church South quartet. Burial followed at Riverview Cemetery in Strasburg. Survivors include Ethyl Hooley and Kenneth of Middletown and H E Pickeral and daughters June and Fanelli of Manassas. J J Pickeral and sons John Julian Jr and Robert of Middletown.
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J. T. Brown
Middletown
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Riverview Cemetery
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O. B. Ritter
John Elenbass
F. °“W. Shipe
W. W. Kline
W. A. Everley
E. M. Funk
Josephine Weiks
Warren County
J. J. Pickeral
John Julian, Jr
Robert
West Virginia physician survives 15 story elevator fall
Dr Constantine Konstan 28 of Elkins WV plunged 15 stories from an open shaft at the Hotel Picadilly in New York. He suffered burns, a possible leg fracture and internal injuries but remained conscious after the fall. His mother-in-law narrowly escaped the same fate.
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New York
Constantine Konstan
Elkins W. Va
Roosevelt Hospital
Death of Joseph E. Stegner Dated December 10
Joseph E. Stegner former Winchester resident died Saturday in Boston Massachusetts after a long illness. He was a native of Pennsylvania and once operated a cut glass factory in the city.
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Winchester
Boston
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Mr. Stegner
Pennsylvania
Costume Recital At George Washington Hotel Tonight
Nina Gordani, interpreter and linguist, guest artist under the National Concert Association at the George Washington Hotel tonight at 8 30. She was acclaimed by English critics at her debut and has performed before English royalty. Her program features folk songs in Italian French German English Russian Spanish and various provincial fragments.
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George Washington Hotel
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Feel Young Again 3 in 1 Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
A Winchester Virginia advertisement promotes Feel Young Again a three in one remedy for kidneys and bladder aimed at stopping getting up nights and excess acidity. It claims to relieve back pains stiff joints nervous tension and burning with an eight day treatment priced at 50 cents. Sold by Harris Cut-Rate Service Stores and Miller's Drug Store.
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Miller’s Drug Store
Winchester
Virginia
Market Quotation Bust in Regional Livestock and Produce Trades
Baltimore market round up shows dull produce demand with apples and fancy Delici ous varieties slipping. eggs steady and butter firm. Chicago hog prices fall after record supplies while cattle sheep and calves move lower amid light demand and strikes. Philadelphia meat and poultry markets list wide price ranges for live birds dressed poultry and dairy products across regions.
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LOCAL WHOLESALE MARKET FLOUR SHORT PATENT BRAND
Local markets list flour as a short patent brand sold in 12 pound bags per barrel. The Star notes no responsibility for typographical errors.
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Star
Stock Market Gains Lead Despite Profit Taking In Noon Turn
New York December stock market moved upward with industrials and rails posting fractional gains. The day saw faster early trading momentum that slowed after noon due to mild profit taking and cautious profit realization.
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Railways Would Spend Liberally
Senators studying incentive taxation heard that railroads could spend up to 1 billion dollars yearly for improvement if taxes were lightened. The estimate would create about 500,000 heavy industry jobs over ten years, with a government lead encouraging federal and state tax reductions to spur rehabilitation spending.
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City Council Grants Several Permits at Friday Meeting
At a special council meeting the body approved a permit for J B Timbrook to move a gas tank to a remote site away from buildings and a permit for Frank Clevenger to build a frame structure on Highland Avenue. An application by A N Hannum to erect a brick filling station near North Loudoun and North Cameron was not acted on. Market quotes listed Union Pac US Steel Va Carb Chem Western Union Woolworth.
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J. B. Timbrook
Frank Clevenger
Highland Avenue
A. N. Hannum
North Loudoun
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Second Offense Drunken Driver To Be Tried As First Offender
Christiansburg reports that Montgomery County Commonwealth's Attorney Bentley Hite received an Attorney General Staples opinion stating a pardoned offender can only be prosecuted for a first offense. Fitz Campbell previously pleaded guilty to drunken driving, was fined, and had license revoked. The pardon notes doubts about intoxication at arrest. Judge Haymaker deferred ruling to allow defense response. decision set for today.
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Montgomery County
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Fitz) Campbell
Campbell
Roanoke
Price
B. F. Haymaker
Hite
Haymaker
Attorney-General
Woma Bowlers Win Sweepstakes at Health Center Lanes
Jack Zimmerman presented $1 each to three Evening Star Ladies League members who raised their averages on Friday night. Frances Van Deventer of Boyce, Mrs. L. M. Allen of Cammers, and Mrs. Dorothy Rice of Star Office earned the prizes.
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Health Center
Evening Star Ladies League
Frances van Deventer
Boyce
L. M. Allen
Cammers
Dorothy Rice
Star Office
Police Court Dockets Include Drunk and Disorderly Case
Police Court today heard Bill Ryan of Millwood Avenue charged with drunk and disorderly conduct with a $10.25 fine. R L Holliday faced illegal possession charges in the same session.
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Millwood Avenue
R. L. Holliday
Anderson Receives Fine for Possession of Liquor
A. R. Anderson faced charges for illegal liquor possession with a fine of $50 and three months in jail.
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A. R. Anderson
Vatican embezzler goes on trial over 608000 lire theft
Mario Politi, the Vatican library bookkeeper and sole occupant of the Vatican model jail, faces embezzlement charges totaling 608000 lire in a Vatican Court session that could run several days, while separate item reports a high school production postponed due to a mumps outbreak in Bellevue Idaho.
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Mario Politi
Vatican Court
Vatican Library
Bellevue
Idaho
Chicago grain futures and cash prices ease after gains fade
Wheat futures eased with Dec at 64 to 64 1-8 cents and Mar 66 1-8 as end of day trading showed small losses. Cash readings list mixed grain prices including No. 2 corn around 52 1-4 to 53 1-4 cents and soybeans near 83 3-8 cents, with oats and rye also quoted.
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United States
Icago Chicago
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
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