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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

9

Page To Run For Lieut Governor In Democratic Primary

Norfolk Va December 15 Viv an L Page junior state Senator announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. He said he accepted the advice of friends and has pledges of support from leaders across the state. Page has long service in the House of Delegates and state Senate and enters a field that already includes Senator Robert Daniel and Frank Stone.

Worfolk Vivan L. Page Richmond House State Senate Benatd Page Robert Daniel Brandon Prince George County Frank T Stone Drugest Farling On Peunte Wevernor Axor W. Folt Nevvst

Rabies Exposure Tied to Milk From Three Cows

In Clevoland Tennessee December 16 seven people faced treatment for rabies after exposure from drinking milk from three cows killed by a rabid dog. Health officer Dr. Chambers said at least five more were exposed in the same way and one cow head sent to the state lab in Chattanooga confirmed positive rabies.

Clevouland Tenn Ter T. BE. P. Chambers Bradley County Chattanoora

Philadelphia Truckers Strike Sparks City Paralyze

Philadelphia truckers strike disrupts downtown routes as drivers protest conditions. Local unions demand better pay and safety assurances while city officials negotiate to restore deliveries and curb congestion.

Unemployment Insurance Bill Faces Assembly Action

The unemployment insurance bill proceeds to final action after a lengthy hearing with no opposition. Senator Vaughan supports delaying broad coverage, while the Federation of Labor seeks inclusion of all employers and changes to board structure, proposing a five member panel to widen labor influence. The bill imposes payroll taxes of 9 percent first year, 1.8 percent second, and 2.6 percent third year and beyond.

State Federation of Labor Taylor G. Vaughan Federation of Labor Inter Organized Labor Commissioner of Labor Industrial Commission Anderson Shave Battle John S. Battle Charlottesville

State Banks Press Parity in Unemployment Insurance Law

Chairman Morgan argues all banks must be treated equally under unemployment insurance either all exempt or all taxed, noting national banks are federal instrumentalities not covered by the act. Virginia and New York officials echo calls for a federal amendment to equalize treatment across bank types.

Morgan Federal Reserve System Congress Assembly M. B Bristow Virginia Bristow William R White New York

Striking Teamsters Halt Perishables at Markets

Wholesale market reports strike by International Brotherhood of Teamsters reducing transport to only fish oysters. Other perishables including Christmas trees barred from movement. no disorders reported as drivers press wage demands.

International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs Ctablemen

Thos E Grubb Dies at Inwood Native Clarke Va Resident

Thomas Edward Grubb aged 11 a Clarke county Virginia native and longtime Inwood West Virginia farmer died at his home after a period of illness He was a member of the United Brethren Church He is survived by his widow Mary Ann Grubb and daughter Mrs J Leslie Wilson Funeral services will be held at the United Brethren Church Inwood tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev Carl Hiser with interment at Bunker Hill.

Thomas Edward Grubb Clarke County Inwood Berkeley County W. Va United Brethren Church Mary Ann Grubb J. Leslie Wilson Grubb Carl Hiser Bunker Hill

Packing Industry Has A Big Year

CHICAGO Dec 16 The meat packing industry the nations biggest business by product value had the best dollar sales volume this year since 1930 according to reliable unofficial estimates.

Chicago

Packers' sales surpass 1935 turnover at record level

Authorities reported that packers' sales exceeded the 1935 turnover, estimated at 2.75 billion dollars, the best since 1931. Production volume rose to a two year high and plant employment reached its highest level in almost two years.

Grove Leads League Pitchers In Earned Runs

CHICAGO, Dec. 16. Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox tops the American League with an ERA of 2.81 for a second straight season. Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians followed at 3.34, despite 5–3 record in 14 games and 62 innings. Grove, 17–12, remains the lone regular with sub three ERA.

Chicago Grove Boston Red Sox Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Feller

Spaniards To Make Exchange

London dispatch reports Spanish insurgent General Francisco Franco to exchange prisoners with the opposition forces as part of wartime diplomacy. Details remain unclear, with ongoing negotiations in wartime London.

London Francisco

Franco Agrees Exchange of Basque Non-Combatants

Sir Henry Chilton reports Franco will swap 2000 Basque non-combatants for 2000 Spanish Fascists held at Bilbao. Ambassador says Dr. Marcel Junod of the International Red Cross has gone to Bilbao to complete negotiations.

Franco Bilbao Henry Chilton Spain Toay Marcel Junod International Red Cross

Girl On The Front Page at Palace Today and Thursday

Edmund Lowe and Gloria Stuart star in The Girl on the Page at the Palace Theatre. Bursting into headlines was her specialty with debutante doings highlighted on stage.

Palace Edmund Lowe Gloria Stuart Palace Theatre

Editor Crashes Front Pages Until Heart Gives Way

A hardboiled editor shattered the front pages with relentless demands until a battered heart forced a pause. The scene riffs on press power and personal toll in a single vignette of newspaper life.

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