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Winchester
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Hoare Resigns Over Peace Plan Stirring European Crisis
The Hoare-Laval peace plan splits Europe as a third of Britain's cabinet threatens to resign. Sir Samuel Hoare's resignation is accepted, signaling strong British support for the League of Nations while Laval faces a shaky future amid Italy tensions. The crisis leaves Europe's peace in a fragile balance.
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Baldwin
England
League
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
Laval
France
Italy
Great Britain
Sir Samuel
Europe
Grocer Norris Convicted of Perjury Over 1930 Campaign Impostor
George W. Norris of Lincoln Nebraska, a grocer, was convicted by a federal jury of perjury linked to the 1930 senatorial nominating campaign. He admitted the accusation, confirming charges that impersonation of a candidate misled voters. The case highlights similar incidents across the country and may curb candidate impersonation.
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Cumberland Times
George W. Norris
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
William Minor Lile Dies in Charlottesville
The death of William Minor Lile will be felt by many in Charlottesville and surrounding community. A prominent local figure, Lile's passing prompts reflections on his contributions and legacy.
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Charlottesville
William Minor Lileie
Lile Remembered as Pillar of Virginia Law School
The obituary recalls Dean Lile of the University of Virginia Law School who led from 1896 to 1932 as part of a famed trio with Graves and Minor. His resignation was due to ill health, and his death marks the passing of the last of the trio. His wit and deep legal knowledge made him an ideal educator and his loss is deeply felt.
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Dreds
University of Virginia
Enya
Lile
Charles A. Graves
Raleigh C. Minor
Still Far To Go In Unemployment Improvement
National Industrial Conference Board figures show October unemployment at 9 196 000, down 235 000 from September and 861 000 from October 1934. While this marks real progress, more than 9 million are still out of work after a year of improvement, prompting questions about returning to full employment.
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National Industrial Conference Board
No need to name call storms by region
A columnist argues against regional labels for natural disasters noting earthquakes hurricanes blizzards and floods occur nationwide. The piece cites a Canadian soldier mayfly myth and urges avoiding divisive nicknames during stressed times.
Tea Drive Aims to Boost US Tea Consumption
Tea growers in India Ceylon and the Dutch East Indies plan an intensive publicity campaign to raise American tea use from current low levels. The drive contemplates tracking progress from initial awareness to regular afternoon tea, while pondering impacts on coffee and cocktail consumption.
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England
India
Ceylon
Dutch East Indies
County Schools Close Tomorrow for Christmas Holidays
All Frederick county schools will close tomorrow afternoon for the Christmas holidays except Gainesboro consolidated school which stays open through December 24. Re openings set for January 2, Gainesboro resumes January 7. Gainesboro shortens vacation to make up time after a six week delay in opening due to a new building. They teach two out of every three Saturdays.
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Frederick County
Gainesboro
Decem
Mark Little Rites Tomorrow in Martinsburg
Funeral services for the late Mark Little, prominent Winchester real estate owner, will be held at 9 30 tomorrow morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Martinsburg W Va Father EB Lackey will officiate He was the father of Mrs Clifton Clowser whose husband is a Winchester native.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mark Little
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
EB. P. Lackey
Little
Clifton Clowser
Rockingham Turkey Crop Tops Valley Profits in 1920s Style
Virginia turkey grower leader Charles Wampler reports Rockingham turkeys earned about 325 000 to 350 000 dollars from 100 000 birds averaging 15 pounds at 25 cents per pound. The crop's value exceeds county and state taxes by roughly 100 000 dollars, with Rockingham embracing mass hatcheries and local dealers shipping chicks south and beyond.
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Ham County
Charles W. Wampler
Harrisonburg
Virginia Poultry Federation
Shenandoah Valley
Rockingham
Mr. Wampler
Rocking County
Howards
Rockingham County
Wampler
Maine
trans-Mississippi
Automobile death on Route 50 claims Lester Kerns
One year ago, Lester Kerns of Washington died in a Route 50 automobile crash. Edward C. Bell of Fredericksburg is held sane by alienists after being charged with poisoning his wife. Mrs. Bertha Burns of Chicago deeds her former house here to Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Charlie Rouss Fire Company members finish a first aid course.
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Lester Kerns
Washington
Edward C. Bell
Fredericksburg
Bertha Burns
Chicago
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Charlie Rouss Fire Company
Shirley pledges drainage fix east of city on Route 33
Five years ago H. G. Shirley promised to correct a drainage problem on Route 33 east of the city. The Salvation Army announced plans to provide Christmas dinners to the poor. Virginia likely would receive six million dollars in drought relief funds. Automobile licenses were issued for 161 cars. Winchester students were returning home for the holidays.
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H. G. Shirley
Salvation Army
Virginia
Winchester
Ambassador Ogden Hammond Named Spain Envoy
Ten years ago Ogden Hammond was appointed ambassador to Spain. The wheat market reacts to false yield reports from Argentina affecting prices. A Christmas cake was stolen from F. C. Harman’s home. Licor flavoring uses are banned in certain preparations.
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Ogden Hammond
Spain
F. C. Harman
School Days The Little Brown Set
Quiz questions cover Kris Kringle meaning Christ Child Vanderbilt Cup Race and U S blind population with figures. The page lists three questions and answers on language history auto racing and disability statistics.
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Kris Kringle
Long Island
United States
Townsend pension bill looms in Congress warned by Washington column
Washington dispatch predicts House may pass Townsend old age pension plan this winter amid political risk to incumbents. Senate resistance could block it, with observers noting cross-party pressure and possible presidential veto shaping the outcome.
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Washington
D. C
House of Representatives
Senate
Townsend
White House
Capitol
Rainfall records show year to date and monthly averages
Precipitation in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. was nil. December to date totals 1.39 inches, year to date 34.73 inches. Winchester Laboratory records show 22 year average annual precipitation 34.61 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30 inches.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Matecumbe Name Origin Tied to Florida Keys
The term Matecumbe derives from the Florida Keys aboriginal language and means place of sorrows.
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Matecumbe
Matecumbe Keys
Florida
Place of
125 Bluebloods Get Nuptial Ties Out At Reno
Reno 1935 divorce parade tops social pages led by Barbara Hut ton widow of Woolworth heir. She divorces Georgian Prince Alexis Mdivani and marries Danish count Kurt Von Haugwitz-Reventlow. Social registers from 12 cities list 125 bluebloods among 2,995 filings for the year, with New York contributing 69.
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Reno
Barbara Hutton
Woolworth
Alexis Mdivani
Spain
Kurt von Haugwitz-Reventlow
New York
America
Murder Upstairs 4 Adam Bliss
A middle aged bachelor Andrew Darien is found murdered in Alice Penny boarding house. A hairpin belonging to Janet Bell is found in Darien room as Lieutenant Kirk Larrabee questions Penny and her staff Grace and Delia while seven boarders remain. Penny recalls dining room knife missing after dinner and details locks and room layouts as the inspector builds the case.
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Alice Penny
Lucy Upham
Alice
Darien
Kirk Larrabee
Janet Bell
Larrabee
Delia
Grace
Delia Randall
Mr. Darien
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