Roosevelt Stands Firm On Court Reform Policy
President gives no direct comment on court reform proposals after press conference. Administration backs await and notes simmering on labor and farm policies. Senator Orris of Nebraska warns that enlarging the court could be dangerous, and Norris shifts to oppose broad changes, backing enlargement only as last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt Court
Roosevelt
White House
Capitol Hill
Supreme Court
Hyes
Nebraska
Norris
Orris
Ind-Neb
School news and demerit discipline debate at Stephens City
MA Winchester urges reading school news from Handley high, Stephens City, and Middle Town. At Stephens City an editorial praises the demerit system as a disciplined approach, contrasting it with past methods of punishment using tree branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Handley High School
Stephens City
Middletown
1936 Ford Truck for sale at $98 cash
Advertisement offers a 1936 Ford truck with body in place for cash price of 98 dollars. Terms include installments and assumed insurance, with detail on monthly payment and spacing in a terse classified line.
Thousands Pay Tributes To Mr. Lincoln Memory
Crowds gather at the Lincoln tomb in Springfield Illinois as the nation observes Lincoln's birthday. American Legionnaires led by National Commander Harry W Colmery, with Gov Henry Horner in attendance, recall his ideals as salutes and taps mark the tribute. Nearby ceremonies honor Nancy Hanks Lincoln at her grave in Lincoln City Indiana with wreaths by the Boonville Press Club.
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Springfield
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
American Legionnaires
Harry W. Colmery
Topeka Kas
Colmery
Henry Horner
Lincoln
And
New Salem State Park
Lincoln City
Ind
Indiana
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Boonville Press Club
Association of
Southern Indiana Writers
Front Royal To Host Farmers Meeting On 1937 Soil Program
Farmers from six counties including Frederick Clarke Shenandoah Warren and Rappahannock will meet in Front Royal next Wednesday to discuss the 1937 soil conservation program. Extension division leaders will guide discussions and answer queries on program administration. The daylong session opens at 10 o clock and aims to aid county committees in implementing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Frederick, Clarke
Shenandona
Warren
Rappahannock
Securty
Fred Stinean
Frederick County Conservation Committees
Defends Old Age Pension at Circuit Court Hearing
Boston February 12. Assistant Attorney General Robert R. Jackson argues the Social Security Act tax upholds thrift and conservatism, aiming to remove cruelty to the aged. The case by George P. Davis challenges the tax as constitutional, with the court to rule after arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Robert R. Jackson
George P. Davis
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
Jackson
Supreme Court
Aged County Woman Dead at 84 in Frederick County
Mrs Aurelia Frances Bean Williams 84 of Frederick county died at her home after long illness. She was a daughter of James Bean and Gulielma Fawcett Bean and married James Harvey Williams March 14 1878. Her husband died about 21 years ago. She was the last member of her parents family. Survived by Daisy at home James Williams of Washington Nathan B V
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Frances Bean Williams
Frederick County
Williams
James and
Gulielma Fawcett Bean
James Harvey Williams
Clarke Democrats Oppose Roosevelt Plan to Expand Supreme Court
Clarke County Democratic Committee adopts a resolution urging U S senators and representatives to oppose increasing Supreme Court membership from nine to fifteen. Presented by E Blackburn Moore, with votes for by Dorsey Clagett Burtner Gilpin Moore and Wray opposing and Hardesty not voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Clarke County
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
Supreme Mi.rt
E. Blackburn Moore
Ralph N. Dorsey
William Burtner
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Frank M. Wray
C. C. Funkhouser
Holmes Hardesty
Supreme Court
Nne
Fireman Killed As Train Crashes In Selma
A southbound Southern Pacific passenger train collided with a truck in Selma California injuring at least two crew members. The locomotive of the Owl train derailed and overturned with five cars, and fireman R. E. Brown was crushed beneath the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Calif
Southern Pacific
Owl
R. E. Brown
Hodgson & Brown Jewelers Valentine Promotion
Our Jewelry will make her a lasting Valentine and our reliable store is the place to come for enduring valentines. Hodgson and Brown Jewelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown Jewelers
Threat of Another Maritime Strike Looms On West Coast
SAN FRANCISCO February 12 The prospect of a new maritime strike by unions opposing a Federal hiring law looms over Pacific coast ports still reeling from a 98 day shutdown costing an estimated 686000 Officials of three marine unions informed President Roosevelt and Secretary Roper that commerce will be disrupted again unless enforcement of the Copeland Act is delayed Some workers threaten sit down strikes if enforcement begins before unions present amendments to the bill The act would require seamen to carry books and records of employment and ability Sponsors say it protects efficient workers and preserves jobs but unions say it lets employers blacklist members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San. Francisco
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Roper
Commerce
Joseph P. McCurdy
Maryland
Nice
Gaither
Charles Gaither
Rouss Banquet Draws Large Crowd
A large turnout attended the Rouss banquet, showing strong community interest. Organizers reported high participation and a festive atmosphere throughout the event.
Dinner Banquet Honors Charles Rouss Benefactor
Nearly 400 members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company and guests gathered at the hall on Braddock and Boscawen streets for the 43rd annual banquet honoring Charles Broadway Rouss. Highlights include a fine menu by Caterer T. B. Boies and the Pennsylvania Railroad Quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
Paul Greever
A. Willis Robertson
Good Fellowship
W. W. McIntyre
Handley High School Orchesta
Frederick County Teachers to Meet in Winchester
Members of the Frederick County Teachers Association plan a Saturday meeting in Winchester to hear Dr. N. B. Frost of Peabody College Nashville. A report on teachers salaries may be discussed based on unofficial sources. Virginia Superintendent Sidney B. Hall warned low pay lowers instruction quality and urged upward salary revisions. Local salaries have been reduced during the Depression and only partial restorations have followed. Aylers committee previously studied salaries in other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Teachers Association
Winchester
N. B Frost
Peabody College
Nashville
Frederick County
R. E. Ayler
Free Clinic To Be Held Feb 13 For Cripples
The District Nurse Association announces a free clinic from 9 30 a m to 2 p m at association offices for youthful cripples. Dr Robert V Funsten of the University of Virginia Hospital orthopedic staff will supervise examinations. Children with deformities are invited to consult. adults need a physician's written request to be examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Robert V. Funsten
University of Virginia Hospital
Pickets and police clash in Baltimore taxi strike
A violent confrontation erupts as 20 strike breaking taxis leave Yellow Cab garage while about 200 pickets and 60 officers confront each other. Arrests made, one injury reported. Labor leader McCurdy urges officials to hold talks to avert bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Yellow Cab Company
Mission Meeting on February 17 at Braddock Street Church
The Winchester District Missionary Institute will be held next Wednesday February 17 at Braddock Street M E Church starting 10 30 in the morning. Dr John Paul Tyler Baltimore Conference Mission Secretary will lead the program with an afternoon session. The Forward Movement at Braddock Street M E Church South gains momentum and Holy Communion attendance rose last Sunday under Dr Hubert Sydenstricker. Mission societies from the Winchester district are expected to be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester District Missionary Institute
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
John Paul Tyler
Baltimore
South
Hubert Sydenstricker
Sydenstricker
Winchester
Largest Main Is Installed On Cork Street Winchester
The city of Winchester laid the largest water main on Cork Street between Stewart and Washington. The 12 inch cast iron pipe sections weigh 1,000 pounds each and are 12 feet long. Crews expect several days before full installation is complete and anticipate greatly improved service in the West Cork Street area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cork Street
Stewart
Washington
Water Department
West Cork Street
Escaped Lunatic Sought In Babcock Girl's Death
Buffalo police sought Howard Dinger, an escaped insane asylum inmate, as a suspect in the murder of 18 year old Mark Babcock. Circulars named Dinger, previously jailed in Pennsylvania, as a suspect only. Meanwhile two suspects were questioned as residents grew wary of strangers after the slaying and related attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
James W. Higgins
Mark Babcock
Higgins
Howard Dinger
Pennsylvania
Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, But Was Transferred To the Criminal Insane Asylum
Fairview
Babcock
South
General Motors orders over 60,000 back to work to restart production
Detroit February 12 General Motors announced more than 60,000 workers will return to duty Monday after strikes halted output. Buick division in Flint will add 12,500 workers, Chevrolet plants in Flint Detroit Bay City and Mich Toledo 40,000 and 2,000 more at rms. The Fisher plant in Cleveland begins full operation as afternoon shift resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
General Motors Corporation
General Motors
Buick
Flint
Mich
Chevrolet
Bay City
Toledo
Ohio
Rads
Star
Fisher
Cleveland
Tires Burned In Paper Fire Near Hable Block
A morning trash and tire blaze at 8 o clock spread from burning waste paper to junked tires behind the Hable block on South Loudoun street. Firemen contained the flames with little damage, aided by iron window frames and a gusty wind. A crowd gathered as firefighters doused the blaze.
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Hable
Loudoun Street
Plane Crash To Be Studied In Public Inquiry
A Department of Commerce air line inspector said a public inquiry will study the crash of a United Air Lines transport into San Francisco Bay killing 11. Investigators seek to confirm whether survivors drowned, if landing gear or wing flaps were misset, and whether the plane could slow properly. The aircraft, inbound from Los Angeles, fell into the bay after circling Mills Field. Officials of Douglas Aircraft report the flaps were not in landing position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Department of Commerce
San Francisco Bay
United Airlines
Los Angeles
Bay
Mills Field
Jal
Mark Fontana
Peas
Agitased
Ews iv
Oakland Tribune
Douglas Ft Corporation
Beverley To Head Group For Relief Drive
William Beverley is chosen to direct the Industrial Employees division of the Central Relief Association drive planned for the week of March 1 to raise 10 000 for welfare. President D J Howard will emphasize rehabilitating relief cases and moving people toward self support. Beverley will seek subscriptions from workers at major city employers including the Virginia Woolen Mill and the National Fruit Product Coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beverley
Industrial Employees
Central Relief Association
D. J. Howard
Beverley
Industrial Employees’ Group
Virginia Woolen Mill
National Fruit Product
Markets Closed for Lincoln Birthday Observance
Some stock exchanges and commodity markets were closed today in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. The Star notes only Baltimore produce and livestock and Chicago livestock markets along with local markets are carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
The
Star
Baltimore
Chicago
Baby Popularity Contest Attracts Local Shops
A list titled Baby Popularity Contest shows entries from multiple local businesses led by Men's Shop and Winchester Seed with hundreds of thousands in reported figures. Other participants include Chapman Motor Timberlake's Gas Company Rhodes Drug Co and Parker's Grocery among many small firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeees
Winchester Seed
Chapman Motor
Timberlake’s
A. C. Oates
Golden Glow
Hodgson and Brown
Sanitary
Peer Gin Oe
Gas Company
Moling and Ci Cather
Shopping Centre
Rhodes Drug Co
Armistice Spirit Delays Evacuation as Flint Strikers Reunite
State troops begin moving out of Flint as 1,600 stay back strikers are reunited with families. A jubilant crowd at Fisher Body plant No 1 marks the spontaneous celebration as General Motors resumes production and remobilization plans commence. Troops will pull out with about 300 left for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Mich
General Motors
Yesterda
Joseph H. Lewis
106Th Cavalry
Detroit
Bee
Fisher Body
Chevrolet Motor Company
Fisher Plant No. 1
Fisher Plant No. 2
Chevrolet Plant
Pope Observes Anniversary of His Coronation
Vatican City February 12 Pope Pius XI marked the fifteenth anniversary of his coronation confined to a wheeled divan He greeted prelates with good spirits and received congratulations His rest was solid and pain had eased yet his pallor and furrowed face showed weeks of illness.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Sistine Chapel
Cincinnati Ends Water Cutoff After Flood Crisis
About 450000 Cincinnati residents finally received pure drinking water today after nearly three weeks of contamination. Water service had failed when the Ohio River rose to 75 feet on January 24, with limited taps available for ten days and then only in certain sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Lincoln
American Legion
James H. Williams
Clarke
Judiciary
Rouss
Greever
Anderson, Robertson
Handley Orchestra
Roies
Virginia
Paul R. Greever
Burr P. Harrison
Commonwealth
Wyoming University
House of Representatives
Robertson
Judge Greever
Jim Bridges
Wyoming
Policemen Club
LABOR
State and District Federation
South Buffalo
Miller & Anderson
Buncutter Tire Co
Parker's Grocery
Pingley and Carper
Clevenger Filling
Baker and Anderson Jolliffe Studio
National Guardsmen
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