Roland G Mitchell Dies In Clark Of A Heart Attack
Roland G Mitchell, longtime Democratic figure and prominent banker, dies in Clark County after a heart attack. Survived by widow Susan Randolph Page Mitchell, daughter Agnes Page Mitchell, sons Henry and Roland Jr., with funeral set at Christ Episcopal Church Millwood. Pallbearers include regional officials and bankers. interment at Old Chapel Cemetery.
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Mr. Mitchell
Susan Randolph Page Mitchell
R. Powel Page
Saratoga
Here
Agnes Page Mitchell
Holton Arms School
Washington, D. C
Henry Post Mitchell
University of Virginia
Mary
Agnes Page
Robert Page
Ardmore
Iron Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
J. A. Welbourne
Leesburg
Christ Church
B. Duvall Chambers
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Winchester
Old Chapel Cemetery
H. Douglas Fuller
Hunter H McGuire
Shirley Carter
H. C. Warden
Frank M. Wray
John 8. Goldsmith
Berryville
C. O. Dearmont
White Post
Benjamin Huger
Lexington
William E. Carson
Riverton
Price Not Rushing Mind on Virginia Governor Race
Richmond February 2 Lieutenant Governor James H Price said he would not rush to decide whether to run for governor four months remain before the August Democratic primary. George C Peery leads the field, with speculation linking W Worth Smith Jr and former Governor Westmoreland Davis. A convention of anti organization Democrats to unite behind Price is planned in Richmond. Former Governor Harry F Byrd, rumored for a cabinet post, met Governor Pollard but had little to say afterward.
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Pleas For Federal Aid To Jobless Highlight Senate Hearing
Washington February 4. Pleas for more federal relief for the needy were presented to the Senate banking subcommittee by witnesses led by Charles A Miller head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and including two men described as forgotten by officials. Discrimination in relief fund distribution was charged by Senator Lewis and concerns of possible unrest were raised as testimony closed.
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Governor Denies Suspension of Forced Foreclosures
In letters made public by P. E. Rhinehart of Lacey Spring, Pollard urges keeping both mortgagor and mortgage safe while foreclosures rise. The Governor replies he lacks authority to stop payment demands, noting many mortgage holders are poor and rely on funds for necessities.
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Lacey Spring
Vas
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Disarmament Talks Stall Over France Germany Rift
Geneva February 2 The world disarmament conference enters its second year amid a sharp clash between France and Germany. Count Rudolf Nadolny for Germany rejects the French plan insisting disarmament require new guarantees for internationality and notes the plan lacks concrete limits on war material or enforceable reductions.
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Danville Seeks Federal Loan for City Electric Plant
Danville officials plan to ask the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for 2.5 million dollars to build a city owned electric plant in Patrick county. The project calls for three dams at Meadows of Dan to generate hydroelectric power for Danville and surrounding areas. The plan has unofficial RCC approval after talks with representatives.
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Martinsville
Convicted Man Takes All Blame For a Killing
Stuart February 2 The condemned man Oral Buck testified he shot Constable R B Sheppard near Stuart December 11 taking all responsibility Buck who received a life term was a defense witness for William Waller in a Patrick County courtroom Judge J T Clement presided The Waller trial neared its end with testimony completed and jury instructions to follow Buck and Francis Sheppard were shot while attempting to arrest five men suspected of stealing a car in the county custody
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Gentleness and Weakness in a Time of Harsh Authority
A compilation of quips and observations contrasts gentleness with coercive power. It cites Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown on how people mistake mild words for weakness, notes a Glasgow auction sale where a woman paid 80 cents for a millionaire's castle, and reflects on fear and calm as a steady state rather than mere alarm.
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Toledo Blade
Closing Wheat Market Prices Reported by Grain Dealers
Market prices show spot wheat quotes from Baltimore at 5 3 4 and Winchester at 5 5 with cash grain and futures provided by Stickell Sales Corporation through Winchester Corporation. Dealers in Chicago and New York supplied the figures.
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Stock Market Appears Nervous in Early Trading
The stock market opened shaky in New York as prices hovered near four month lows. Utilities and miscellaneous industrials remained in surplus while rails barely held. sterling cables opened at 3.39 11 16 with Call money at 1 percent.
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Roosevelt's Cabinet Prospects Narrow Toward Hull and Moley
President elect Roosevelt edges toward a core group for his new deal plans with Hull likely as secretary of state and Moley as assistant secretary of state. He plans a March 6 special Senate session to consider numerous nominations as he departs for a ten day fishing trip.
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Tennessee
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Louisville
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Prompt thoughts on action duty and learning from life
The piece muses on what drives human action and the value of patriotism. It urges teachers to open minds so students continue learning after school and questions the fate of hobbies and monarchy, ending with a humorous take on shorter workweeks.
Legality of Penny Sales Before Court
The first test of the Corn Belt forced sales pits a $2 750 mortgage against a Champaign county auction that yielded 496 dollars amid neighbor protests. W A Doss seeks possession of Grady farm assets amid non competitive bids. May court rulings will determine if creditors violated by local revolt. Across the region, debt pressed farmers crowd auctions as state lawmakers clash over foreclosure relief and moderation measures.
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W. A. Doss
Monticello
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Sandino Declares Peace After Surprise Palace Meeting
Managua February 2 General Augustino Sandino leader of the Nicaraguan revolt announced after a surprise conference at the presidential palace that peace is now a fact. He said he will return to his mountain headquarters by air and slept tonight in the presidential mansion.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Augustino Sandino
Britain Aims for Friendly Air in Debts Talks
London reports that Britain's aim in Washington debt talks is to secure a friendly atmosphere and broad US understanding of the global nature of the problem. Prime Minister MacDonald and cabinet plan rapid negotiations upon Sir Ronald Lindsay’s return, seeking a Lausanne-like settlement to aid world economic recovery.
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Parmint Relief Ad for Catarrhal Head Noises
A vintage advertisement promotes Parmint as a remedy for ear pressure and head noises. It claims rapid relief from catarrhal symptoms with a stated dosage of one tablespoonful four times daily, and urges purchase at Baker's Drug Store.
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Vicks Antiseptic Trial Offer for New Mouthwash
Vicks Chemists announce tests of Vicks Voratone Antiseptic an oral antiseptic. The 10 oz bottle priced at 75c. trial size 25c valued product offered for 10c while supplies last at Winchester druggists.
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British debts policy discussed for world economic conference
Ambassador returns to Washington to push popular understanding of British war debts. Prime Minister MacDonald accepts to chair a world economic conference in London delaying a Washington venue. Conference may not begin before May or June due to invitation lead times and scheduling.
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MacDonald
London
Roosevelt
Famous French Woman Expires
Famous French woman dies in Dampierre France on February 3 as reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Dampierre
France
Dowager Duchess D'Uzes Dies at 60 Next Friday
The dowager Duchess D Uzes, an advocate of women's rights, died today. She would have turned sixty years old next Friday.
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Ford Plants Plan Reopening Coming Week
Detroit February 2. Ford Motor Company factories nationwide to reopen early next week after a Briggs Manufacturing strike cut auto body supplies. Briggs reports about 4,000 men returned to work and sending a steady flow of bodies to Ford. Workers began returning in small numbers to the Rouge plant in Dearborn as departments reopen.
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