Amendments Move to Split Social Security Program Rejected
Washington February 12 Administrations efforts to divide the social security old age pension and unemployment insurance sections failed in the House and Senate committees by party line votes. The $4.88 billion work relief bill remained stalled in the Senate appropriations committee with a prevailing wage amendment to be removed. Huey Long renewed accusations against Postmaster General Farley as Senator Smith offered extensive amendments to the agricultural adjustment act. Lincoln’s birthday was observed nationwide and President Roosevelt stayed in the White House with few Civil War veterans on his list. Rumors cited a possible cash bonus rider as relief measures approach the Senate floor. House Ways and Means continued behind closed doors on the omnibus pension bill. Navy program approved. Continue on page six.
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Washington
Supreme Court
House
Means Committee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Smith
D-Sc
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Farley
Lincoln
Roosevelt
White House
Ways and Means Committee
Lincoln Birth Day Reflections and Rouss Inspiration
The piece honors Abraham Lincoln on his birthday noting his enduring value and calls for biographies of Lincoln and other great Americans. It recalls Charles Broadway Rouss and his wartime service as an exemplar of selflessness and generosity inspiring current citizens.
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Abraham Lincoln
South
Lincoln
Charles Broadway Rouss
Abraham Lincolns
Charley Rouss
Public Works Bill Approved By Committee
Washington announces a 38.098 million dollar Navy public works program. About 15 million would strengthen Pearl Harbor Hawaii with a huge floating dry dock costing 10 million. Additional funds cover Balboa and Coca Solo depots and naval armor and munitions.
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Washington
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Vinson
D.-Ga
House Naval Committee
Balboa
Coca Solo
Canal Zone
Hold Suspect For Baltimore Man's Slaying
Morris T. Utley was charged in a police warrant with killing Charles Schimmek during a chain store robbery in Baltimore. A few hours later Lancaster police arrested a man naming himself Utley, found alone with facial injuries described as cut and bruised.
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Baltimore
Morris T. Utley
Charles Schimmek
Lancaster
Utley
Shannon Hartley
Jury Tampering Probe Halts Kennamer Murder Trial
In Pawnee Oklahoma on February 12 prosecutors questioned alleged jury panel approaches of intimidation. Judge Thurman Hurst convened in chambers as selection for 19 year old Phil Kennamer, son of federal judge Franklin E Kennamer, stalled amid the inquiry and a Tulsa stay involving John Gorrell, 23, a dental assistant.
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Pawnee
Okla
Phil Kennamer
Thurman Hurst
Franklin E Kennamer
Tulsa
John Gorrell
Dental
Nine of Seth Parker crew rescued at sea
Nine of the thirteen sailors from the schooner Seth Parker were aboard HMS Australia after rescue in the South Seas. Phillips Lord and four others remained aboard the vessel seeking a tow from a U S Navy ship, with the Duke of Gloucester aboard. The Australia stood by as Lord sent continuous radio updates while the ship battled a tropical gale and damaged rigging.
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San Francisco
Seth Parker
Australia
Phillips Lord
Duke of Gloucester
Lord
Duke
England
Toms Brook to Get Modern High School Building
WOODSTOCK Va February 12 The Shenandoah County Supervisors authorize the county School Board to seek a Public Works Administration grant for the Toms Brook high school and a $25000 Literary Fund loan, completing a five year program that already delivered new buildings at Mount Jackson Strasburg New Market Edinburg and Woodstock A $60000 Wood- stock facility with gym and auditorium was finished before Christmas and further county community schools are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Valley Pike
Mount Jackson
Board of Supervisors
Strasburg
New Market
Edinburg
Hearing Opens on Power Rates in Potomac Edison Case
In Baltimore on February 12 the State Public Service Commission opened hearings on rate cuts ordered for Potomac Edison. About 30 people attended including utility counsel as Harold E. West chaired with commissioners J. Frank Harper and Steuart Purcell.
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Baltimore
Western Maryland
State Public Service Commission
Potomac Edison Electric Company
Harold E. West
J. Frank Harper
Steuart Purcell
Rouss Company Celebrates 99th Anniversary Banquet
More than 300 members and friends of Charley Rouss Fire Company gathered to mark the 99th anniversary. Senator-elect Rush D. Holt of West Virginia urged spending for protection over destruction of property and life. Ben A. Ruffin echoed the call for government action to help workers earn necessities.
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Charley Rouss
Committees For Park Named By Winchester Park Association
At a City Hall meeting, President Ryland Conner announced the park committees for the coming year. Grounds: G. W. Clowser, J. R. Brandon, J. W. Summers. Playground: J. L. Shine, E. A. Crowl, J. W. Stryker. Purchasing: Paul Carper, R. T. Jones, H. R. Grim. Finance: F. W. Forney, J. W. Stryker, H. R. Potts. Publicity: H. R. Potts, F. W. Forney, Paul Carper.
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Winchester Park Association
Council Chamber
Ryland Conner
G. W. Clowser
J. R. Brandon
J. W. Summers
J. L. Shine
E. A. Crowl
J. W. Stryker
Paul Carper
R. T. Jones
H. R. Grim
F. W. Forney
H. R. Potts
F. W Forney
For Sale Used Bean Sprayer in Good Condition
Used bean sprayer offered by C. J. Robinson of Gainesboro, Pike. Described as good condition and good value.
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C. J. Robinson
Gainesboro
Pike
Mrs. Pence Dies in Shenandoah County
L. H. Pence of Parkway avenue learned this morning that his mother Mrs. Mary Pence died last night at her home near Bowman's Crossing Shenandoah county. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
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L. H. Pence
Parkway Avenue
Mary Pence
Bowman's Crossing
Shenandoah County
Moomaw Again Heads Baptists
Benjamin F. Moomaw of Roanoke was reelected today as president of the Virginia Baptist General Association. The vote was unanimous.
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Bristol
Benjamin F. Moomaw
Roanoke
Virginia Baptist General Association
McElroy Girl Seeks Escape From Fate of Her Abductors
Miss Mary McElroy escapes into flight to cope with memories of the men who kidnapped her in May 1933 and the grim fate she believes awaited them. The 21 year old daughter of Kansas City city manager H F McElroy fled home, then boarded a bus to Chicago, later stopping in Normal, Illinois. She referenced the $30,000 ransom her father paid and noted her role in the dramatic outcome of the case. Walter McGee’s death sentence appeal is mentioned.
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McElroy
Kansas City
Mary McElroy
Chicago
H. F McElroy
Walter McGee
Wilentz Summation Packs Hunterdon Courtroom Crowd
In Flemington New Jersey the largest audience at the Hauptmann trial jammed the Hunterdon county courthouse to hear Attorney General David T Wilentz deliver a forceful summation. He spoke with rising fury and gestured like an umpire challenging defendant Bruno Hauptmann as defense counsel Edward J Reilly watched.
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Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Hunterdon County
Hauptmann
David T. Wilentz
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
Wilentz
Edward J. Reilly
Cars Sideswipe Near Martinsburg Injure Five
A Martinsburg Berkeley Springs road collision left five people involved near a Hovermale station. Mr and Mrs Fearnow of Berkeley Springs and Ted Birnback with sons Norman and Jerome Kirson received non life threatening injuries. Birnback and the youths went home after treatment. James Turner aided Mrs Fearnow to Kings Daughters Hospital where she and her husband stayed for several days. Roy Shirley suffered a broken leg after darting across the road in another incident. The Fearnows are noted locals formerly Miss Stine.
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Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
D. C. Fearnow
Ted Birnback
Norman
Jerome Kirson
Birnback
Hovermale
Pital
Roy Shirley
Hedgesville
Turner
Fearnow
Miss Stine
Fearnows
Foreign Veterans To Meet On Feb. 26
The Winchester Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, postpones tonight’s meeting to Tuesday evening February 26. The February 26 session will install officers led by D. O. Chapman of Roanoke, council member for the Virginia Department.
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Winchester Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
A. Lee Coble
D. O. Chapman
Roanoke
Council of Administration
Department of Virginia
Luncheon and Square Dance Listings for Local Events
Luncheon at Congregational Christian Church on Thursday February 14 from 11 to 2. Price 35 cents. Square dance every Wednesday at Hotel Winchester from 2 to 12 and 1 to 11. Also rooms board and meals available at 302 South Cameron.
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Congregational Christian Church
Nito Hotel
Winchester
S. Cameron
Artistic Beauty Parlor Special Ad at Golden Glow
Valentine Candies at Golden Glow Coffee Shoppe on Feb 12. Special for 10 days beauty service three for $1.00. Hot Oil and Electric Eyebrow Arch priced at $1. Open Monday Wednesday and Friday until 9 pm. Rain water used. Ph 652-W Next Capitol Theatre.
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Golden Glow
Artistic
Next Capitol Theatre
Cplt
Hauptmann Case Could Go To Trial In New Jersey
N J Feb 12 Prospects in the Hauptmann case hinge on a jury verdict. Conviction could send him to Tren ton state prison or death. acquittal would send him back to the Bronx for an extortion indictment. If a mistrial occurs prosecutors may seek a quick new trial or leave the case to New York authorities.
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N.N J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New Jersey
Trenton
Bronx
New York
Hauptmann
Long Renews His Attack on Postal Chief
Senator Long accuses James A. Farley of misconduct and calls for a cabinet dismissal within 30 days after a proposed post office inquiry. He warns he will raise $12,500 for the Democratic party and vows to pursue further funds if Farley is ousted. He says he would resign the re election bid if charges prove groundless.
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Washington
Long
D.-La
Senate
James A. Parley
Soi
Louisiana
Democratic Party
Post Office Committee
Farley
Democratic National
United States Senate
World News At A Glance Summary
San Francisco four world cruisers seek safety aboard the Australia. Kansas City Mary McElroy returns home in a semi hysterical state. President Roosevelt takes holiday on Lincoln's birthday. A bonus rider on the appropriations measure is debated in Republican circles. Hauptmann case asks no mercy. Rome 30,000 Ethiopian troops near Italian Somaliland frontier. London reports peace talks opened in Addis Ababa. Rome defense council meets after peace talks. Timisoara miners endure lengthy safety related entombment in work.
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San Francisco
Seth Parker
Australia
Kansas City
Mary McElroy
Washington
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Flemington
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Rome
London
Italy
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Supreme Council of Defense of Italy
Timisoara
Romania
Man Accused of Lindbergh Baby Napping and Slaying
The state urged no mercy for Bruno Hauptmann in the Lindbergh baby murder case. Attorney General Wilentz argued the evidence is decisive and asked for a first degree verdict. The defense defended circumstantial proof while calling Hauptmann lower than any animal and a menace to society.
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William A. Kinney
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
The
State Today
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
David T. Wilentz
Hauptmann
T the
Animal Kingdom
Bruno
Richard
Ington
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Edward J.) Reilly
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