Will Seek To Try Shoemaker On Old Counts Of Robberies
Sheriff John Bywaters plans warrants for Amos Shoemaker and brother Hade for 1934 Frederick county robberies. Amos, jailed in Moorefield, has parole and liquor charges. Virginia may seek extradition. The Moorefield shooting left Lee Shoemaker dead and Hade wounded.
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Will
John Bywaters
Amos Shoemaker
Moorefield
W. Va
Frederick County
Shoemaker
Lee Shoemaker
Hade
Bywaters
Amos
Hade Shoemaker
ABC
Cabin Camp
Pangle
Virginia
Kernstown
Svemiptins
Ian State Farm
Belove
Keyser, W
Gotham Swelters In Steaming Heat
New Yorkers baked in a February heat wave with a record high of 60 set yesterday and 62 by 10 a.m. Today the forecast calls for a climb to 65 before nightfall. The normal February temperature is 30 degrees cooler and rain with much colder air is expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather Bureau
Winchester urged amateur photo contest for Apple Blossom Festival
A Winchester resident urges Robert Puckett to organize an amateur and professional photo contest during the Apple Blossom Festival. Categories would include historic images of Winchester and Frederick County plus other subjects, with strong emphasis on historical material and unique entries. The speaker offers to assist photographers in preparing entries.
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Robert Puckett
Winchester
Frederick County
Puckett
Income Tax Services Offered by J H Seal Jr
State and Federal income tax reports prepared by J H Seal Jr at 208 West Boscawen Street. Reasonable fee. Phone number 1153. Dated February 18. Includes contact details and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Seal, Jr
W. Boscawen Street
President Roosevelt Arrives for Historic Naval War Games
The cruiser Houston with President Roosevelt aboard reaches Guantanamo Bay as the black and white fleets prepare for a major war game testing Panama defenses. The first message from the ship notes a quiet day and plans to circle the bay before advancing eastward.
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Miami
Fla
Houston
Roosevelt
Guantanamo
Cuba
White House
Guantanamo Bay
Edwin M. Watson
Keys
Florida City
Key West
Bay
Jones Sues for 5000 in Winchester Auto Crash Case
John Jones seeks 5000 dollars in a court action against L D Sullivan R G Cox and others for injuries from a September 10 1938 motorcycle and truck collision in Winchester Judge Philip Williams presiding Trial set for next Thursday Donald Weems represents Jones T Russell Cather for defendants February term Corporation Court opens with motions and routine business Also on docket Jesse Wellon appeals a six month Police Court sentence for drunken disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
L. D. Sullivan
R. G. Cox
Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Jones
Winchester
R. G. Lonas
Donald Weems
T. Russell Cather
Jesse Wellon
Wellon
Reciprocal Tax Plan Favored by Senate Panel
Chairman Brown of Michigan said a Senate finance subcommittee would advocate reciprocal taxation of state and federal employees. He noted constitutional issues are a close question and urged quick legislation to obtain a clear Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brown
D-Mich
Senate
Supreme Court
Clarke Verdict Reversed by Virginia Supreme Court
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a Clarke County jury verdict convicting John Eliott of house breaking and stealing hams. The reversal cites violation by the commonwealth's attorney who testified to Eliott not testifying in his own defense. The case, tried twice in Clarke County, concerns stolen hams from Dr. A. P. Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Clarke County
John Eliott
Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Elliott
A. P. Osborne
Berryville
Edward McC. Williams
Elliot
Burnett Miller
Culpeper
German Exchange Director Ousted
Berlin February 20. General Ewald Von Massow announced the dismissal of George Rettig, former director of the American branch of the German University student exchange system, for acting without orders by asking German students to act as spies in the United States. There will be no successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
George Rettig
Ewald von Massow
Massow
Rettig
United States
Urges Citizens To Aid Drive In Winchester
Dr. C. R. Anderson mayor urged Winchester residents to support the Salvation Army financial campaign now underway. He called the Army’s work distinct and vital to improving conditions and appealed for generous contributions as the drive aims for about $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Anderson
Winchester
Salvation Army
Dr. Anderson
New Peace Approach Sought Over Franco Cabinet Plan
France and Britain pursue a new path toward peace in Spain and recognition of Franco as the legal government. Sen Berard and Sir Hodgson confer in Burgos with nationalist leaders amid demands for unconditional surrender. A new eight member cabinet under Franco is reportedly set on paper with Serrano Sunner as premier.
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Paris
France
Britain
Spain
Franco
Leon Berard
Robert M. Hodgson
Burgos
Robert
Berard
Francisco Gomez Jordana
Generalissimo
Perpignan
Francisco Franco
Serrano Sunner
Mrs. Humphreys Treated At Memorial Hospital
A Star report clarified that Mrs Ida Humphreys was not admitted as a room patient but received emergency medical care and X-ray examination before being discharged home. She was listed as an in and out patient since injuries required no further hospital treatment.
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Star
Ida Humphreys
Memorial Hospital
Mrs Dutton to Lead Shenandoah Apple Blossom Committee
Mrs B B Dutton will head the queen and her court committee for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Tom Baldridge announced the appointment and said the official calendar of social events and costumes for the queen and princesses will be planned by her group with many women assisting. Details on committee personnel will be released when finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Dutton
Shenandoah
Tom Baldridge
Mrs. Dutton
Colder Weather Heads From West
The Associated Press reports a west to east cold wave following rain and snow. Detroit Lakes Minnesota recorded 31 below zero as sub zero weather persisted across the Dakotas Minnesota western Iowa and Nebraska.
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Associated Press
Middle West
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Recaster H. A. Downs
Chicago
Dakotas
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Rocky Mountains
St. Lawrence Valley
Straits of Mackinac
Houghton
Mich
St. Ignace
Park Falls
Milwaukee
Pappy Slim And Curly Play Valley View Feb 21
Pappy, Slim and Curly perform at Valley View Service Station Kernstown on February 21. Admission 15 cents and 25 cents. One lap?
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Pappy
Slim
Curly
Valley View
Kernstown
Three Elderly Retired Jurists Still Meet Nearby On Hill
Three former Supreme Court justices Willis Van DeVanter George Sutherland and Louis Brandeis continue to see each other as neighbors on a quiet Washington hill. Van DeVanter 79 lives next door to Sutherland 76 still keeping busy with farming and occasional legal work Brandeis 82 spends time in the capital reading and supporting Jewish causes. They are active public figures who greet passersby with a smile.
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Capital
Eddie Gilmore Washington
Supreme Court
Willis van DeVanter
George Sutherland
Louis D. Brandeis
Washington
Justice
Justice VanDevanter
New York
Justice Sutherland
England
Justice Brandeis
Italian Troop Moves To Libya Stoke War Budget Debate
Italy announced in the House of Commons it would send 30 000 more troops to Libya to secure North Africa. Lord Perth informed Britain that Rome cites information on French forces in Tunisia. King George and Prime Minister Chamberlain later met defense chiefs as Britain seeks a larger armored program with an £800 million borrowing plan.
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London
Libya
North Africa
House of Commons
R. A. Butler
Italy
Lord Perth
Rome
North African
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Tunisia
Butler
Arthur Henderson
Henderson
Commons
Britain
Spain
Sir John *Sirfion
King
King George
Chamberlain
Viscount Gort
Imperial General Staff
Baron Chatfield
Roger Backhouse
Admiralty
Lord Chatfield
Freak Wreck Is Object Of Probe
A three way inquiry opened in Harlan Iowa into a runaway freight engine crash with a passenger train killing two and injuring 23. The engine exploded and struck a freight car then slammed the passenger train, killing Henry Miller and A D Sellers. Injured critically were Walter I Taylor James Connor and the Great Western freight engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Henry Miller
A. D. Sellers
Clarion
Walter I. Taylor
Minneapolis
Virginia Tech seniors elected Phi Kappa Phi scholars
Thirty one Virginia Tech seniors with quality credit averages above 2.20 of 3.0 have been elected into Phi Kappa Phi. Notables include James S. Goode and G. L. Brashears who will be initiated next month. Goode, Handley graduate class of 1935, is a cadet and active in multiple fraternities clubs. Brashears, Handley class of 1933, also active in campus organizations.
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Virginia Tech
Phi Kappa Phi
James S. Goode
G. L. Brashears
Cadet Goode
S. J. Goode
Handley
Cadet Brashears
Wallace Brashears
Goode
Brasears
Phi Delta Epsilon
Alpha Kappa Psi
Scabbard and Blade Military Fraternity
Cotillon Club
Glee Club
Shenandoah Valley Sectional V. P. I
School of Applied Science
Boeing Clipper Leaves Far East on Flight to Europe
The 74 passenger Boeing clipper rose from San Francisco bay at 10 45 a m today en route to Baltimore by way of San Diego and gulf points. The four motor flying boat is to be flown on United States routes to Europe Atlantic crossings and was commanded by Capt Harold Gray chief pilot of Pan American Airways Atlantic division when it left here.
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SAN Fancisco
San Francisco Bay
Baltimore
San Diego
Gulf Points
United States
Europe
Harold Gray
Pan- American Airways
Parallel Policy Grows in U S Britain and France
Washington report notes a developing parallel policy among the United States Britain and France in the Far East with attention from diplomats. American Ambassador Grew pressed Japan's foreign office to state intentions on occupying Hainan, a move marked by the British and French actions despite Canton proximity.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Far East
Grew
Japan
Hainan
Britain
Canton
Philippines
Naval base bill advances as Guam plan fuels debate
The $53.8 million naval air base bill moves through Congress with House leaders scheduling two days of debate. Senate action on a $5 million Guam seaplane harbor item draws criticism amid concerns of provocation with Japan. Administration supporters seek to avoid wider dispute while defending defense needs.
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Washington
Naval Air Base
Congress
Bankhead
Rayburn
Texas
House
Rules
Nye
R-Nd
Senate
United States
Vinson
D-Ga
Naval Committee
Rep. Mass
R-Minn
Guam
Orient
far-Pacific
Dr and Mrs White To Leave Kuling
SHANGHAI February 20 Nine Americans prepared to depart Kuling Lushan mountain resort where they have been stranded for months as Chinese Japanese battles raged nearby A message from Lieut Commander Charles R Jeffs of the US gunboat Oahu informed the embassy at Chungking that 45 foreigners at Kuling including the nine Americans hoped to leave Wednesday for Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Kuling
Lushan
Charles R. Jeffs
United States
Oahu
Chungking
Secret Wedding Ends With Bride Poison Death
Tulsa, February 20. Ruth Breene Thompson, 24, wife of University of Tulsa star quarterback Tommy Thompson, drank poison and died 15 minutes later. County Investigator H W Cullison called it self inflicted. Thompson, also 24, said the couple married shortly after obtaining a license and denied their marriage was public.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tommy Thompson
University of Tulsa
Ruth Breene Thompson
H. W. Cullison
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Gotham
State
Librar
Quebec
Beauport
Harold Oliver
Clarke
German Exchange
Anderson
Salvation Corps
Mrs. Humphreys
Africa
Moling & Cather
U.S. Defense
Vps
James
Dr.and
Mrs. White
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