Argentine fears shape Pan American defense debate
In Lima on December 16 delegates from Argentina press for a defense resolution and distrust U S foreign policy. They fear a change in Washington could end neighborly policy and argue against a formal defense pact while seeking economic openness and reduced trade barriers.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Americas
Europe
Washington
Argentina
Unitad
Chile
Wake
Garner To Chin With Roosevelt In Lunch Meeting
President Roosevelt said Garner would lunch with him and sit in on a new executive committee's meeting to arrange preservation of Roosevelt papers. After the meeting they will confer. Washington December 16.
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Garner
Roosevelt
Washington
Christmas evergreens show few berries this year
Maryland holly reports indicate scant berry production this season with the pattern likely echoed in Virginia. An observant suggestion favors selective cutting to meet demand rather than overharvesting all trees. John Johnson promotes World's Finest Bicycles Jr-Cycles Velocipedes and Bicycle and Radio Shop.
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Maryland
Virginia
IVER
Johnson
Jr-Cycles
Pie
Not Too Late for Your Emes Photos
Emes Photos promoted by Barr's Studio inviting customers to come in any time with open day and night hours noted in a small classified style notice.
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Barr
Astor in Commons Debate on Adoption Bill
Nancy Astor argues in the Commons that the United States should be exempt from a clause banning foreign adoption. Laborite George Mathers counters referencing George III. Astor claims Americans watch events closely and support “splendid homes” for children as the bill targets adoption brokers and price lists.
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Sp Ondo
Leene & Tec Ene
United States
George Mathers
Laborite
George III
Astor
George II
House of Hanover
Britain
Lady Astor
TVA Found To Be In Red For Year
Congressional investigators learned TVA lost 310 171 on power operations in the year ended June 30 1938. The preliminary statement to the TVA Investigating committee shows a five year deficit of 748 644 and a 1938 revenue of 2 355 271 with a 2 279 571 expense leaving 75 700 net. Controller Kohler attributed delays to incompetent staff from the auditor’s office.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
TVA Cing
BE. L. Kohler
Boyd Drugs Catalog Highlights Kodak Cameras
Catalog notes list Kodak and movie cameras alongside Maillard gift candy Palmers lavender toilet articles Coty Houbigant and Evening in Paris perfumes and toilet sets with page reference 1p-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodaks
Maillard’s
Palmer’s
Coty
Houbigant
Paris
White Palace Restaurant Xmas Rush Lunch and Breakfast Deal
During the Xmas rush the White Palace Restaurant offers breakfast at 25c and a special lunch from 11 to 2 priced at 25c and 35c for shoppers and storekeepers.
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White Palace
May Disburse Relief Funds By Formula Across States
Washington reports that the administration may propose distributing WPA relief funds by a formula like federal road grants. Senator Byrnes urges a plan weighing population and relief need, aiming for fairer distribution than a blank-check approach. Republican leaders anticipate a possible 20 senator backing.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Byrnes
Senate
WPA
Harry Hopkins
New York City
Congress
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Two Committees Are Appointed
Dr Charles R Anderson president of Common Council announces the creation of two committees. A Park committee will oversee a $1000 park fund for Winchester Park Playground with Fred Forney as chairman and members Dr Allen Hawthorne and C D Barnett. A bond issue committee will gather council suggestions for proposed improvements with chairs W Dellinger Percy Dwide Hollis Herman Hable and Dr Allen Hawthorne and will cooperate on cost estimates and other essential data. The capital program is to be discussed at a January meeting.
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Charles R. Anderson
Common Council
Winchester Park Playground Fund
Fred Forney
Allen Hawthorne
C. D. Barnett
Anderson
W. Dellinger
Percy D.wide
L. & Hollis
Herman H Hable
Cpanr
Pershing Returns from San Antonio Visit
General John J. Pershing arrived by private railroad car at a Tucson resort, accompanied by his sister Miss May Pershing. He had recently undergone a car checkup at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and praised the resort as “very fine.”
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Tucson
John Z. Daching
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Tex
Miss May Pershing
Evening Star Gift Subscriptions Promote Home Paper
The Evening Star offers gift subscriptions to distant friends and relatives with a card announcement. Choose a thoughtful present that delivers the home newspaper to the recipient regularly.
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STAR
Safety slogan submitted by Ervin Blizzard
The Star prints a daily safety slogan from readers. the message shows Only fools drive reck lessly with attribution to Ervin Blizzard. The item notes ongoing feature through Christmas and references a continuation from page 1.
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Ervin Blizzard
Star
Dogwood Planting Planned for Capital Area Gardens
President Roosevelt announced that the National Park Service will plant a large number of pink and white dogwood trees north of the cherry trees near the pre tidal basin next spring. He noted readers sent letters protesting the capital and joked about tree ratios reflecting past treaties and campaigns. The dogwood is the official flower of Virginia per state law.
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Washington
Pees
Ree
United States
Japan
Roosevelt
Virginia
General Assembly
Right Wing Urges Dissolution Of Communists In France
Paris December 16 The premier Daladier backed budget faced a unified call from right wing parties to dissolve the Communist party. Newspapers Le Figaro Le Journal and Le Jour warned the party as a foe to national defense stirring strikes and acting as an agent of the Soviet Union while Daladier aims to push the 66 121 000 000 franc budget through the chamber by December 23 with limited debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Foltz
Paris
Daladier
France
Chamber of Deputies
le Figaro
le Journal
le Jour
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Refugee Group Weighs Hitler Emigration Terms
London December 16 The intergovernmental refugee committee today examined Adolf Hitler’s terms for Jewish emigration from Germany after Dr Hjalmar Schacht outlined them in a secret meeting. Director George Rublee reportedly told Schacht the committee could not finance large scale emigration unless Jews could take some of their money and possessions.
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London
Inter-Governmental Refugee Committee
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Hijalmar Schacht
Reichsbank
George Rublee
Schacht
Hitler
Tension Over Jew Question Now Mounting
Diplomatic tension between the United States and Germany rose as Washington seeks written assurances that Americans are not discriminated against in Nazi decrees. Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy arrived in the U.S. to confer with Roosevelt, noting cautious optimism for peace. American investment in Germany stands at 713 million dollars, including 234 million direct investments, 380 million in German bonds, and 99 million loaned in short terms.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Reich
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Roosevelt
New York
Europe
Damage Suit Is Set For Feb. 20
The Crystal Con fectionary sues Stewart Bell seeking 25000 in damages. Trial in Corporation Court is set for February 20 after Bell filed a demurrer and Not Guilty plea. The case follows a fire that damaged the Bell building at Loudoun and Boscawen streets previously home to Betsy Ross and later leased to People's Service Drug Co. Attorneys Burr P. Harrison and Judge F. S. Tavenner Sr. represent the plaintiff. R. Gray Williams and J. Sloan Kuykendall represent the defendant.
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Crystal Confectionary Aginst
Stewart Bell
Corporation Court
Bell
Philip Williams
Loudoun
Boscawen Street
Betsy Ross
People’s Service Drug Company
Burr P. Harrison
Winchester
F. S. Tavenner, Sr
Woodstock
R. Gray Williams
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Hastings urges two cent coach fare restoration
John A. Hastings of New York City urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to reinstate a two cent passenger coach fare in the east.
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Washington
John A. Hastings
New York City
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
Death Valley Scotty Mourns Mule Slim in Desert
Death Valley Scotty sorrows over the loss of his famous pack mule Slim, a 40 year old companion killed by a mountain lion. He rode 28,000 miles with Slim and relied on Betty for supplies on long desert journeys. Johnson says Slim died instantly after a broken leg.
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Death Valley
Scotty
Mule
Slim
Calif
Desert Rocks
Scott
Desert Midas
Betty
Albert M. Johnson
Johnson
Restrictions on Fireworks in Winchester Christmas Holidays
City officials led by Dr. Charles R. Anderson and Chief Clayton W. Hollis warned Winchester residents about fireworks sales and use during Christmas. The ordinance restricts sale to December 23 8 a.m. to January 1 6 p.m., bans Sunday sales December 25, limits sizes, and bans torpedoes and high explosives. It also prohibits firing after 6 p.m. except near midnight January 1, and sets a hospital area quiet zone west of Washington Street to Leicester and beyond Courtfield. The ordinance, adopted December 14, 1937, carries a minimum fine of five dollars for violations.
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Charles R. Anderson
Polic
Clayton W. Hollis
Winchester
Washington Street
Leicester
Boscawen
Courtfield Avenue
Academy Streets
Hospital Area
Southeastern railroads vote passenger fare cut to 11 2 cents
The Southeastern Railroad Presidents' Conference voted to establish a basic passenger coach fare of 11 2 cents per mile, down from 2 cents, to take effect as tariffs are published in January. The roads represented serve the entire south and previously charged 11 2 cents.
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Washington
Southeastern Railroad
Brenly
South
Candy and Candy Boxes Special Prices to Schools
A brief notice advertises special prices on candy and candy boxes for schools, offered by B Y Bros. The item highlights bulk purchasing terms and contact options for educators seeking bulk supplies.
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Y Bros
People's Bargain Store Sale Offers Bargains in China Ware
Bargains in china ware offered at the People's Bargain Store on Piccadilly Street with entire stock being sold at sacrifice prices.
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People’s Bargain Store
Piccadilly St
County Taxes In Good Shape
Frederick county tax collectors report strong collections at year’s end with 96.82 percent of intangible taxes and 78.75 percent of local levy received by December 5. Total local levy stands at 88,381.17 with 69,138.46 collected. state levy 18,392.95 with 13,398.72 collected. Income taxes paid 100 percent plus small penalties. capital and others show modest arrears. Outstanding intangibles reduced to 151.73 and 64 lands redeemed before sale date.
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Frederick County
Harry McCann
Trustees Named for Parsonage Property in Frederick
Judge Philip Williams appoints W. H. Lamp J. D. Marker M. T. Dunn A. R. Armel Hugh L. Carper I. A. Graves R. Stuart Armel as trustees of parsonage property for the Frederick Circuit M. E. Church South in an official order.
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Philip Williams
Frederick Circuit
M. E. Church
South
W. H. Lamp
J. D. Marker
M. T. Dunn
A. R. Armel
Hugh L. Carper
I. A. Graves
R. Stuart Armel
Temperatures Compare Today and Year Ago
Today’s high is lower than the year ago high. The record notes a 44 degree drop from 60 to 16, indicating a stark contrast in January or a winter day context.
Gift Suggestions Mill Dress Lengths at $1.95
Moling and Cather present gift suggestions on page 1 outlining mill dress lengths priced at 1.95 dollars. The item is framed as a shopping tip within a periodical listing.
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Moling & Cather
Frosted corn package sale at Pure Food Storp
A short item notes a 24 cent price for cut corn product in a Pure Food store. It identifies a basic grocery listing with minimal details and date context.
Hodgson & Brown Watches and Diamonds Sale Ad
See our complete selection before buying and save money at Hodgson & Brown offering watches and diamonds.
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Hodgson & Brown
Coster Shoots Self Amid Federal Bid to Rearrest
Fairfield Connecticut December reports say F Donald Coster head of McKesson and Robbins Drug Corp an ex convict with a long criminal record shot himself in his country home as federal agents moved to arrest him on bond. Investigators noted earlier probes into an $87 million drug firm and possible $18 million asset overstatements.
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Fairfield
Conn
F. Donald Coster
McKesson and Robbins Drug Corporation
Coster
Samuel Reich
Whomerry
Philip Musica
Peer. Tols
Beenrsecretec Bate
Tamgls
Narege OY 2
Arm Investigaton
Art Gorman
New Haven
Bernard Pitch
Fitch
Dietrich
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MR Winchester
William Scott
Skanteateles Lake
N. Y
Young Scott
Staunton (Va.) Military Academy
Nancy Astor
Commons
Kohler
Controller General’s
Boyd
Tee
General Pershing
Nation
U.S
State Department
Crystal Confectionery
Ruth Etting
Hubby
Myrl Alderman
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Nev
Martin Snyder
Alderman
Donald Coster
Golden Glow
O. Page and Shaw
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