Police Appointments Announced by C W Hollis
Chief of Police C W Hollis today announced the new appointees to the police department under the Commissioner plan. He stressed the sole responsibility rests with him and named J T Boyd as Captain, Francis M Funk as Sergeant, and patrolmen Amon Strosnid er Ernest F Dove Carlton Manuel Edwin Smith Edward Hinkins Frank Ritter and J Elwood Ward. Two desk clerks remain to be appointed. Three newcomers Edwin Smith J Elwood Ward and Frank Ritter bring fresh names to the force. Carlton Manuel remains on traffic duty amid veterans retained. full roster continues on Page 2.
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Police
C. W. Hollis
Police Department
Council
Hollis
J. T. Boyd
Francis M. Funk
Amon Strosnider
Ernest F. Dove
Carlton Manuel
Edwin Smith
Edward Hinkins
Frank Ritter
J. Elwood Ward
Yuryohn Massie
C. M. Carden
Massie
Memorial Hospital
Ritter
Winchester
O. T. Ritter
Northern Virginia Power Company
113Th Field Artillery
New Winchester Traffic Ordinance Takes Effect Tomorrow
The city adopts a comprehensive traffic ordinance with marked streets and signs ready for enforcement after the Christmas rush ends. Authorities urge motorists to learn the new parking time limits to cooperate in improving traffic conditions.
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Winchester
South End Hose Co Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of South End Hose Co Monday night at 8 p m Election of officers All members urged to attend R A Grim Secretary
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South End Hose CO
R. A. Grim
Sect’y
Chuck and Rays Opens Weekend Beer Nights
Local tavern Chuck and Rays announces opening hours for Friday Saturday and Sunday with beer specials and extended tasting flights. The event focuses on casual dining and social gathering in a neighborhood setting.
Police Crack Down Nationwide On New Year Boozers
Police in many American cities prepare to clamp down on drunk drivers with extra patrols and strict enforcement. Officials urge no drinking and driving as the nation braces for New Year celebrations and a hoped for lower pedestrian and motorist toll.
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Chicago
Pate
National Safety Council
Milwaukee
Peoria
Newark
Cleveland
C. C. Tallman
West Virginia State Police
Richmond
John A. Cutchins
Public Safety
New Complaint Filed Against Ford Motor Co
Henry J. Winters of the National Labor Relations Board announced a complaint against Edsel Ford and the Ford Motor Company plant in Buffalo charging three violations of the Wagner Act. The case cites spying on union meetings, destroying a union banner, and discriminating against 46 workers for union activities. An January 11 hearing was set with Ford to answer within five days. The Buffalo plant employs about 1,400 workers, peak 1,700.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Henry J. Winters
National Labor Relations Board
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Company
Winters
Ford Company
Ford
International Union of United Automobile Workers
Famous Sisters Modestly Wealthy
Judge J A Valin, guardian of the Dionne quintuplets, said the children earn 17000 dollars annually from investments, with additional royalties and income. Living expenses total 24000 dollars yearly, and future plans could require a substantial rise in costs.
Ford Foresees Large Auto Output and New Tractor
Detroit December 31 Henry Ford said there is nothing to prevent resuming heavy production and he expects a low priced tractor of unusual design within a few months. He argued for returning to prewar levels of production and emphasized individual initiative to restart the economy.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Little Work For Steel Employes
Cleveland December 31 steel labor publish SWCO says only 120000 of 800000 steel workers are getting a full week. Survey shows 224000 employed are thrown out of work.
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Cleveland
Steel Labor
C. I. O’s Steel Workers Organizing Committee
SWCO
Virginia Governor Price and Personnel Shuffle Prospects
Richmond reporting on Governor elect James H. Price as he states no commitments for office and weighs potential staff changes. Observers expect limited shake up while pledging cooperation on social security, road funding, and school costs, with no sales tax plan and no new taxes, as 1936 campaign momentum lingers.
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Richmond
James H. Price
Virginia
Price
Capitol Hill
Jin
Ernor
Democratic
Congress Eyes Roosevelts Heavy 1938 Legislative Drive
Washington dispatch notes leaders from both parties expect a showdown over President Roosevelts major legislation. The plan includes a budget and an anticipated anti monopoly bill as Congress aims to adjourn by May with social and farm housing measures advancing through committees.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Senate
Barkley
D-Ky
McNary
R-Ore
Congress
House
Kern Family Injured in Night Road Crash Near Ellensburg
Mrs. John A. Kern and two of her sons were injured when their car crashed into a disabled vehicle on a dark road near Ellensburg Washington. Mrs Kern suffered a shoulder injury while son Jack Kern needed 12 stitches for facial wounds. Bentley Kern had minor injuries. The family believes a man in the roadway signaled danger before the collision.
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John A. Kern
Ellensburg
Wash
Kern
Mabel Willis
Mr. Kern
F. Asbury Kern
Japanese Apples Sent to Britain Mark First Shipment
A December shipment of 1 000 boxes of Jonathan and Ben Davis apples arrived at Victoria port British Columbia en route to England. A second consignment of 1 400 boxes followed soon after attracting Canadian customs interest as the first recorded Japanese apple export.
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Victoria
British Columbia
England
Department of Commerce
Ottawa
Jonathan
Ben Davis
Japan
Roosevelt defends anti monopoly talks as limited to few
President Roosevelt told reporters at a year end press conference that anti monopoly attacks by administration officials target only a small minority in business. He cited speeches by Jackson and Ickes accusing 60 wealthy families and described his Christmas Eve parable as a sequel. He dodged assigning blame to Henry Ford and General Motors for the recession.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robert H. Jackson
Ickes
Theodore Roosevelt
Jesus
Judas Iscariot
Henry Ford
General Motors
More Apples In British Market Is Hope of U S
The State Department weighs reciprocal trade talks with Great Britain and may include apples and tobacco as key items. Virginia growers seek freer access to Britain for apples amid export declines from 1929 to 1936, with apples and West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania districts affected. Leaf tobacco remained the top export value in 1936 despite overall shifts.
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U.S
Washington
Virginia
State Department
Great Britain
Robertson
Dva
Hull
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Commerce Department
United States
New Traffic Ordinance Enforced Strictly Tomorrow
The revised ordinance, adopted last September and amended earlier this month, goes into effect tomorrow morning under Chief Hollis. Traffic chief C W Hollis announces rigid enforcement with a new traffic bureau to handle minor infractions and offer settlement without court, while hearings incur extra costs. New rules include no U turns on Loudoun from Gerrard to the railroad crossing, limited loading zones, and strict penalties from $1 to $5 after the third offense.
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C. W. Iis
Prarfcis Funk
Carleton Manuel
Hollis
Ristmas
Amiliar
Cork
Fairfax Alley
Loudoun
Gerrard Street
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Boscawen
Indian Alley
Plaza
Braddock
Piccadilly
Cameron
North Cameron
Baker
North Avenue
Gerrard
Wanted good homes for shepherd dog and police puppy
At once, two young dogs need homes. A fine female Shepherd and a pretty male police puppy require care and adoption. Phone 41-1 for details and to arrange contact.
New Year's Eve Beauty Box Ad Declares Address
Open New Year s Day Eve s Beauty Box at 446 North Main Street offers services with phone contact 1447R. Ad dated December 31.
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Eve's Beauty
N. Main St
Car Loadings Show Decrease
The Association of American Railroads reported 460,376 cars of revenue freight loaded in the week ending last Saturday. This marks a decline of 142,925 cars or 32.7 percent from the prior week and a drop of 102,211 or 18.2 percent from the same week a year ago.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Japan Prepares for Long War Messages Signal Prolonged Conflict
Tokyo dispatch reports New Year's messages from cabinet members urging readiness for extended warfare. Premier Fumimaro Konoye says Japan's actions affect world peace and culture, highlighting a worldwide impact and the necessity to prepare.
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Tokyo
Japan
Fumimaro Konoye
Chinese Leave Tsingtao Undefended In Bomb Film Viewing
Washington December 31. The Navy and Army high commands viewed a private motion picture record of the Panay bombing at the Navy Department projection room. The display ran continuously through the day to accommodate numerous officers from both services.
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Washington
Navy
Army
Panay
Navy Department
Fierce Fights Staged in West Shanghai
Chinese devastation squads marched from Tsingtao as Japanese forces neared, while foreign vigilantes struggled to shield property. Looters entered the shrinking city as police withdrew, and Chinese troops battled to block the Japanese advance toward the White Horse Mountain and the Mountain of a Thousand Buddhas.
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Shanghai
Tsingtao
North China
Lieh
Feng Yu-Hsiang
White Horse Mountain
Tsinan
Shantung Province
Peace Overture Reported Through German Channels
Shanghai reports indicate German ambassador Trautmann may present Japan's peace overtures to China via Berlin. Tokyo sources say the Tokyo ambassador received the proposals for Trautmann, amid talks on Manchukuo, demilitarized zones, inner Mongolian autonomy, and war indemnities.
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Shanghai
Germany
China
Oskar Trautmann
Tokyo
Trautmann
Robert L. Craigie
Foreign Office
Britain
Japan
Ladybird
Bee
Yangtze
British memorial in France invites King George VI to unveil
In Bologne sur Mer France a Pi A committee announced plans to dedicate the Britain nia memorial commemorating the 1914 landing of British troops in France and invited King George VI to unveil the monument on December 31.
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Bologne-Sur-Mer
France
George VI
Pennsylvania Supreme Court halts mayor bid on gas works
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court temporarily restrained Mayor S. Davis Wilson from enforcing at midnight a proclamation to take over and operate the city owned gas works valued at $70,000,000.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
S. Davis Wilson
Firemen Hurt In Baltimore Bowling Alley Blaze
Four firemen were injured today while fighting a three alarm fire that destroyed a bowling alley and furniture store in the Hangden area. More than 30 street cars were blocked.
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Baltimore
Hangpden
Babson 1938 Outlook Sees Gains Amid Uptrend And Labor Shifts
Roger W Babsons business pattern for 1938 forecasts a big gain over current levels with a strong uptrend. An average below 1937 will provide relief while a 5 percent rise over present levels is expected in wholesale income and profits dip slightly with few wage changes and more fall jobs. Sales lag 1937 as price tags fall with clothing and food leading a minor decline. Good pickup to begin by midyear with values activity improving and rents firm.
Stores Remain Open Tonight in Winchester for New Year Needs
The Star reports most Winchester stores stay open until 9 pm tonight to serve holiday shoppers. Stores will close tomorrow for the New Year holiday observance.
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Star
the Star
Winchester
Japanese plan to broadcast Soochow bell toll homeward
To Toll Bell SHANGHAI December 31 Japanese planned to broadcast to their homeland tonight the toll of Soochow s captured Hanshan temple bell ringing in the new year.
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Shanghai
Soochow
Hanshan
Alabama Faces USC at Rose Bowl in Undefeated Pacific Record
Alabama has never lost to a Pacific team in Rose Bowl history. The 1926 to 1935 results show wins over Washington, Washington State, and Stanford, highlighting the Tide’s strong track record as they meet Southern California in the New Year game.
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Alabama
Southern California
Dixie
Pacific
Washington
Sanford
Washington State
Stanford
Buffet Luncheon and Dance in Martinsburg New Year Eve
Eastern Panhandle Shrine Club invites nobles and ladies to a New Year’s Eve buffet luncheon and dance at Shenandoah Hotel Martinsburg West Virginia. Starts 8 p m featuring Bob Rilley’s Orchestra. Nobles wear your fez.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Shenandoah Hotel
Bob Rilley
Eastern Panhandle Shrine Club
Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags At Star Office
Classified notice seeks large clean cotton rags immediately for Star Office. Contact Star Office to arrange pickup or delivery of materials needed for printing and textile work.
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Star Office
Parker's Grocery Opens Saturday with Extra Specials
Parker's Grocery announces all day Saturday hours and extra specials listed in the window. Local shoppers urged to visit for deals.
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Parker's Grocery
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C.W. Hollis
Cline
Williams
Smith
Ward
Chuck & Rays
Sun
Safety Council
Charles A. Harnett
New York
Ford Motor Co
Shearinna
Washington Road
Special Attention
the Evening Star
Virginia Tobacco
Funk
Manuel
Weihsien
Roger W. Babson
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