Japanese Fail To Budge Chinese From Shanghai Front
Japanese forces suffer heavy losses over four days of ferocious fighting around Kiangwan Chapei and Hungjao while Chinese defenders hold key positions. Tokyo moves to double force size at Shanghai as clashes continue along the battle line.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Kiangyan
Kiangwan
Tazung
Chapei
Hungjao
Soochow
Shanghai-Nanking
Tokyo
Indictments Named in Large Rum Smuggling Ring
United States indictments publicly named 37 men in a Maryland eastern shore liquor smuggling conspiracy linked to oyster and fishing businesses. Federal agents began rounds against those listed, with leaders alleged to operate liquor landings for ships beyond the 12 mile limit near Wildwood and Bivalve. A shipment of 15,000 gallons and 1,000 sacks of merchandise were tied to the operation or transport of liquor.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
United States
Iate
Simon E. Sobeff
Federal Grand Jury
Sobeloff
Chesapeake Bay
Wicomico River
Fenwick Island
Rum Ring
Wildwood
Stock Market Opens Week With Hesitancy It Shows Resistance
New York stock market begins the week cautious yet resilient against selling pressure. Early trading sees Auburn drop over 15 points but the overall list steadies as the session progresses. Trading remains sluggish as Sterling cables advance to 3.471/4 dollars and call money refills at 2.5 percent.
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New York
Auburn
Sterling Cables
Japan Eyes Shanghai Reinforcements Amid City Battle
Reports say Chinese defenders slowed Japan's Shanghai assault as the Japanese force grows to 50,000 with new reinforcements. The Japanese government rejects the view of China as an organized people and argues realities in the region demand action, while expressing a desire for pacific outcomes through the League of Nations council effort.
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Tokyo
Shanghai
League of Nations Council
China
Japan
Geneva
Joseph Paul Boncour
Council
Amplifiers Ready for Byrd Lectures in Winchester
Amplifiers of sufficient volume have been installed and tested in Handley High School Auditorium for Admiral Richard E. Byrd lectures on Little America and the Antarctic. The projector for 9,000 feet of film is also tested. Afternoon session at 3 30 for schools costs 25 cents, evening admission 1 dollar.
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Handley High School
Richard E. Byrd
Committee of the American Legion
Admiral Byrd
Leesburg
Warrenton
Upperville
Middleburg
Blue Ridge
Winchester
Foxcroft School
Virginia
West Virginia
Cumberland
Harrisonburg
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Amherst Street
Four Negroes Held After Auto Intercept by Police
Four men identified as Alex Williams Joe Thomas Richard Tracy and Clarence Strange all of Millwood Clarke County were arrested by Officer Cline while driving a Ford owned by Jess Welton of Maryland. They say Welton lent the car while the owner was drunk in Millwood and Clarke County authorities are asked to investigate the ownership and possession legality.
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Jess Welton
Maryland
Alex Williams
Joe Thomas
Richard Tracy
Clarence Strange
Millwood
Clarke County
Cline
Wellon
C. W. Hollis
Welton
Oyster Supper Fundraiser By South End Hose Firemen
The South End Hose Company will host an oyster supper in its hall on Thursday and Friday evenings to help pay the building debt. The Ladies Auxiliary runs the event with fried oysters as the main item, priced at 50 cents. Suppers can be delivered hot to any city area and orders are welcome by telephone at 261-R.
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South End Hose Company
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Assembly
Senate
John Wicker
George W. Layman
Craig
Layman
Robertson
Thomas B. Robertson
Hopewell Corporation Court
Senate Finance Committee
Hopewell
W. A. Garrett
House
Garrett
Baylor
Mea
Senate Roads Committee
Elks Special Meeting This Wednesday Night
B. P. D. Elks call a special meeting this Wednesday night with a social session and initiation. All members are requested to attend. E. T. Snider, Secretary. Time to prune roses vines and shrubs. Call R. B. Kater with 25 years experience at phone 802. 1p-21-23,26.
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E. T. Snider
R.B. Kater
Salesmen Wanted for Winchester Auto Sales
Several men aged 22 to 40 who can sell are invited to meet Mr. Bennett from 9 to 11 a.m. at Winchester Auto Sales for employment consideration.
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Bennett
Winchester Auto
First Aid Course Opens Tonight at Rouss Hall
Enrolled participants meet Dr. W J Fenton of the national Red Cross staff at Rouss Fire Hall at 7 30 PM. The two week course runs five nights weekly for three hours each with over 50 registrants from fire, telephones, schools, Girl and Boy Scouts. Instructors trained to certify will be authorized to conduct future courses.
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Red Cross
Rouss
W. J. Fenton
Washington
Fenton
Winchester
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Suitable Living Quarters Sought By Navy Post-Grads
The Navy seeks to base 145 postgraduate students at the University of California rather than Annapolis citing housing shortages at the Naval Academy. Rear Admiral Frank P. Upham testified before the House naval committee that increasing the student number to 250 would worsen housing, while Berkeley could provide better quarters at lower cost.
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T Associated Press
Navy
University of California
Annapolis
House Naval Committee
Frank P. Upham
Bureau of Navigation
Naval Academy
Upham
Berkeley
Cal
Severn Country Club Fire Damages Public Dance Hall
Flames swept the Severn Country Club near Annapolis Maryland early today causing about 30000 dollars in damage and threatening several other buildings in the summer colony. The blaze attributed to unknown cause, prompted local fire crews to battle the blaze through the morning hours. No injuries reported at the time.
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Berne
Press
Training event draws large attendance
A training opportunity draws wide interest and a large crowd is expected to attend this session as organizers emphasize its structure and participant benefits.
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Tunity
Portraits and Portrayals of Washington featured in bicentennial address
Dr Mathew Page Andrews, Baltimore historian, gave the opening bicentennial address in Winchester on Portraits and Portrayals of Washington. The Shepherdstown native recalled ties to the area and emphasized careful, source based history. Rev Robert B Nelson led a devotional and intro. Judge Philip Williams spoke on Washington’s Winchester life before introducing the speaker.
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Mathew Page Andrews
Baltimore
George Washington
Washington
Winchester
Andrews
Dr. Andrews
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Christ Church
Robert B. Nelson
Nelson
Philip Williams
Browne’s Plane Mishap Forces Emergency Landing
Nat C. Browne former army flier and Edward Muldowney landed the Lone Star at Boston eastern airport after engine trouble near Cape Cod. A wheel collapsed but both escaped injury Browne said repairs could be made in days and he would retry the flight to Buenos Aires likely destination.
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Associatec’ Press
Boston
Mass
Army
Edward Muldowney
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Buenos Aires
Lone Star
Browne
Muldowney
Cape Cod
Nate C. Browne
Scranton
Blue Hill Observatory
Name Committee To Cut Expenses By the Associated Press
The Democratic House created an economy committee to study and propose ways to cut federal expenditures as it considers Hoover's request for authority to recognize the government.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Democratic House Today
Princesses of Festinval to Be From 48 States
Forty eight fair damsels will compose the court for Queen Shenandoah IX at the Ninth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival around May first. Governors of all states will appoint a princess to represent their domains in a non commercial celebration uniting the Shenandoah Valley and the nation through the blossom pageant. The queen's committee met at Mrs. Clark Cooper's home to plan and coordinate preparations with Winchester matrons aiding in royal arrangements.
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Union
Shenandoah IX
Richards
United States
Shenandoah- Potomac-Cumberland
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Shenande Potomac-Cumberland
Virginis
Mississippi River
America
Peach
Georgia
Florida
California
New York
Queen’s Committee
Clark Cooper
Amherst Street
B. B. Dutton
Frances Page
Winchester
Three Tax Bills In Legislature For A Decision
Virginia lawmakers near a decision on local tax relief with three plans under review. The Berkley Adams proposal would shift 8.5 million from local school levies on real property to other revenue sources, while the Darden Eggleston and Byrd plans seek relief via road fund reallocations and a new state highway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly of Virginia
George Washington
Berkley Adams
Charlotte
Favors Building Navy Up To London Treaty Strength
The Senate naval committee approved the Hale bill to authorize building the navy to the London treaty limit. It carries no appropriation and hinges on years of operation. Hale estimated ten years of work would cost about 980 million dollars, including existing ships and modernization. A House disposition follows.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Hale
Senate
House
Robinson's Hatchery Ad Sets Affordable Prices
Baby chicks and custom hatching advertised with reasonable prices. Located in Kernstown Virginia, contact details listed with phone line and page codes.
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Robinson's Hatchery
Kernstown
Public Sale Near Middletown Sells Cattle and Goods
Public sale by Mrs Herbert Reed includes 2 Jersey cows machinery and household goods to be held February 25 at 10 a m quarter mile south of Middletown. Main items listed. Proceeds or further terms not specified.
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Jersey
Middletown
Herbert Reed
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