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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

13

Chamber of Commerce Motion Seeks Outlawing of Communist Propaganda

A proposal distributed by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States calls for legislation to outlaw advocacy of violent overthrow of the government and to restrict communist activities in the United States. The board did not approve or reject, deferring review to the next annual meeting.

Associated Press Washington America Chamber of Commerce of United States Department of Justice Communist Party

Roosevelt To Deal His Cards One At a Time

Washington December 13 The Seventy fourth Congress is seen previewing Roosevelt’s program with single policy proposals sent as messages. Supporters praise the tactic for narrowing opposition while critics argue it undercuts Congress.

Roosevelt Washington Seventy-fourth Congress Pennsylvania Avenue Senator Barkley D-Ky Congress

Flashes of Life and Odd News Across the Nation

A collection of brief anecdotes from various cities. An 82 year old Mary Ann Newton seeks U S citizenship in Salt Lake City. A Dallas thief targets patriotic symbols from court and city hall. Kendallville sees Pit cher and wife inherit 100000 from Wisconsin relative. Hollywood reports Dr De Sigall and a lioness Chiquitta a playful but convincing scene. Lincoln man Slepicka faces grand jury service amid whiskey still conspiracy. Pittsburgh notes Tarlo the huckster and his horse Egbert trust issues. Johnstown records 87 year old Silas Plummer shooting a buck with Civil War skill.

Lincoln Neb Emil E. Slepicka Slepicka Grand Jury Johnstown Silas Plummer

Jimmie Stafford Bids Mother Goodbye in Nashville

Four year old Jimmie Stafford faced separation after his mother Pauline Stafford was arrested in Murfreesboro during a nationwide narcotic roundup. He spent a night in her Nashville jail cell before being taken to a guardian. Mrs. Stafford threatened self harm if released, describing extreme distress.

Jimmie Stafford Pauline Stafford Murfreesboro Tenn Nashville Jimmie Stafford

Franklin County Opinion On Liquor Conspiracy Probe

A Franklin county resident at the Virginia Horticultural Society meeting said the federal grand jury investigation into an alleged liquor conspiracy will likely fail to reveal actionable conditions. He noted a persistent liquor element in Franklin and that the public believes there is no conspiracy. Locals in Rocky Mount and Franklin county are as uncertain as Harrisonburg officials about the probe. Authorities still have no clues about the fatal shooting of Deputy Jeff Richards, some believing he knew too much.

Franklin County Winchester Virginia Horticultural Society Franklin Federal Grand Jury Rocky Mount Harrisonburg Jeff” Richards Richards

First Thanks Day Reenacted At Mt. Williams

In Mt Williams Virginia on November 27 a 100 person audience attended a school house program by pupils and spelling matches. The First Thanksgiving pantomime featured Pilgrims and Indians with scenes of feast gifts and dances. Awards went to Ruth Ambrose and Miss Waldeck. refreshments followed. program by Junior League and Adult Community League with thanks to Harry Smithey.

Mx. Williams Jeanette Brewer Edna Fauver Irene Orndorff Winfred Ambrose Earl Williams David Wallace Earl Wilson Ambrose Earl Long William Hollis Clowser Richard Orndorff Anna Boose Grace Sager Zelda Wallace Mary Bonnie Barbara Pomeroy Marie Flegal Elmer Ambrose Ruth Ambrose

Watch Kidneys as Vital as Bowels for Waste Removal

An old health ad explains kidneys contain about 16 million tubules that would stretch 71 200 feet and filter acids and poisons from blood. It promotes Doan's Pills from Foster Milburn Co as quick relief and cautions against risky cures, urging readers to buy from their druggist in 1934.

Doan Foster-Milburn Co

Freshmen Promised Chance to Share Ideas With Roosevelt

The Democratic freshmen in the new Congress will be invited to present their ideas directly to President Roosevelt. About 76 new Democrats will join the House and 12 in the Senate, with details on consultation format yet to be decided.

Washington Congress Roosevelt House Senate

White House Seeks Fresh Ideas From New Members

Sources close to the White House say the President wants fresh ideas and aims to rally new members, some viewed as more left-leaning, to back the Roosevelt legislative program. The move is said to lessen chances of Congress approving unwanted expenditures or bills.

White House Congress

Portrait of Late Judge James Hay To Be Presented

A portrait of the late Judge James Hay, longtime jurist and former member of Congress from Virginia’s Seventh District, will be presented to Madison County Courthouse on Tuesday December 18. Justice George L. Browning will deliver the presentation speech, introduced by Commonwealth's Attorney N G Payne. Judge L F Smith will accept for the county. The gift is from brothers Burnett Miller and Hunter Miller, noted Madison County citizens. A number of notables will attend.

James Hay Congress Virginia Madison County George L. Browning The Supreme Court of Virginia Commonwealth N. G. Payne L. F. Smith Circuit Court Burnett Miller Culpeper Hunter Miller Bedford

Salt Lakes in Tibet Remnants of Ancient Glacial Waters

Salt Lakes in Tibet are remnants of former large fresh water glacial lakes that shrank over ages. The dried basins mark a history of climate change and shifting water bodies in the region.

Tibtet Tibet

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