No New Taxes Are Proposed by Treasury Chief
Washington February 23 Morgenthau told business leaders no new taxes are proposed and urged Congress to adjust tax laws to remove deterrents to expansion. He said any additional revenue would come from stimulating profits and possibly reimposing expiring excise taxes, with March 16 income returns data guiding further action.
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Washington
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
The
Treasury
Congress
Pedestrians urged to carry flashlights on highways at night
Winchester urges pedestrians to carry a flashlight when walking on highways after dark. He notes drivers struggle to see pedestrians until close distances, while flashing lights alert drivers to judge distance and allow safe passage.
Armstong offers metal weatherstripping and caulking services
E W Armstrong Co offers metal weatherstripping and caulking for windows and doors. Free estimates available by calling 639. Address: 39 E Piccadilly St. Contact details suggest business advert.
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E. W. Armstrong
E. Piccadilly St
Son Seeks Father's Sheriff Post in Clarke County
Berryville Virginia February 23 192? The son of the long serving Clarke County Sheriff W W Smallwood Sr announces candidacy for the office. Deputy W W Smallwood Jr 40 is a Clarke native and has served as deputy since July 6 1922. He and his wife reside with the family.
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Berryville
W. W. Smallwood, Jr
Clarke County
Smallwood
W. W. Smallwood
Clarke
Gibson
Jesse M. Lupton
E. R. Shenk
Samuel J. C. Moore
T. W. Harria F. B. Whiting
Philip Illiams
John M. Gibson
Jail Breakers Are Recaptured In Kent and Dover
Kent county and Dover police recaptured both escapees from Sunday night jail break. William Robinson was arrested on a farm between Oe and Green Spring, while John H le was captured near Blackbird.
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Dover. del
Kent County
William Robinson
Green Spring
John H. le
Robinson
Blackbird
Miners Continue Strike In Pits
Sixty three hard coal miners at Wolfe Collieries mine near Oneida Pa continued to strike for back pay and five days wages overdue while the company arranged payment. Workers stayed underground 250 and 500 feet deep, living on planks and steam heated areas as they demand overdue wages from a previous regime. Some returned to work but were sent home. Mine officials refused to operate until the dispute is settled.
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Hazleton
Wolfe Collieries Company
Oneida
Pee Camel
Peter Boyle
Pure Food Store Huckleberries Freeze flavor sealed
Short note describes sealed huckleberries with frosted flavor and a referenced measurement 1 th cup 23c from PURE FOOD STORE.
Marion Daniels Shows Off Marvelous Flexes in France
Marion Daniels a twenty year old California dancer traveled from Munich to Cannes where she performed for Adolf Hitler and claimed he praised her marvelous movements. She said she earned about £250 for her Munich work with all expenses and noted she never travels without her mother Mrs. Fred Daniels.
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Cannes
France
Marion Daniels
California
Adolf Hitler
Miss Daniels
Munich
Germany
Hitler
Kuenstlerhaus
Reice Ii
Fred Daniels
Stockton, Calif
Hollywood to honor 1938 cinema with Oscars ceremony
The Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences will host its eleventh annual Oscars dinner tonight at a hotel banquet room. Finalists include Bette Davis and Fay Bainter for best actress, with male nominees Charles Boyer James Cagney Leslie Howard Robert Donat and Spencer Tracy. Ten films compete for best picture: Grand Illusion Jezebel Pygmalion Test Pilot Boys Town Four Daughters Alexander's Ragtime Band The Adventures of Robin Hood The Citadel You Can't Take It With You.
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Hollywood
Movie Entertainment
Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences
Bette Davis
Fay Bainter
Norma Shearer
Margaret Sullavan
Wendy Hiller
James Cagney
Leslie Howard
Robert Donat
Spencer Tracy
Donat
England
Clarke Junior Board To Meet At Parish House
A dinner meeting of the Clarke Junior Board of Trade is scheduled at the Parish House of the Episcopal Church in Boyce this evening at 7 o'clock. Henry P. Mitchell, president, will preside. Sedrick D. Gran of Shenandoah Valley Inc will be guest speaker with Junior Chamber members from nearby communities attending.
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Clarke Junior Board of Trade
The
Episcopal Church
Boyce
Henry P. Mitchell
Sedrick D.gran
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Hodge Appeal Set For Friday
W C Hodge appeals from Police Court to Corporation Court before Judge Philip Williams. He faces theft charges for gasoline taken from Winchester. He was convicted in the lower court, fined 50 dollars plus costs, and given 60 days suspended jail time.
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W. C. Hodge
Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Hodge
Winchester
Donald Weems
Herbert S. Larrick
Charles Hodge
Howd Haines
Leo Haines
Henry Boyd
Soviet Navy Reveals Secret New Warship Program
Izvestia reports the launch of a secret new Soviet battleship as part of a 21st anniversary naval program. Details are guarded, with Navy Commissar Frinovsky stating a large powerful fleet to defend wealth and peaceful labor while pursuing peace amid capitalist armaments.
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Moscow
Izvestia
Red Army
Navy
Izvesta
M. P. Frinovsky
Soviet Union
Frinovsky
Mediation Sought by Chamberlain Amid Spain and Europe Tensions
The Associated Press reports British Prime Minister Chamberlain pictured in Rome as mediating France and Italy while Daladier insists appeasement means peace with honor. Paris and London seek direct talks, amid hardening lines against the Axis trio. Spanish peace prospects stall as Franco negotiations continue. Germany orders Jews to sell valuables within two weeks. Soviet officials boast a vast naval program and fleet modernization.
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Associated Press
Chamberlain
Rome
France
Italy
Daladier
London
Il Popolo di Roma
Paris
United States
Shakespeare
Blackburn
Spain
Leon Berard
Burgos
Francisco Franco
Russia
German American Bund Meeting Turned Violent in Los Angeles
A crowd of about 300 anti Nazi demonstrators pelted Bund members at Deutsches Haus in LA. Officers used seven radio cars after rocks shattered windows and assailants struck several uniformed guards. One man in Nazi insignia was beaten. others injured by projectiles.
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Los Angeles
Adolf Hitler
George Washington
Deutsches Haus
Signia
George Washington grads hear Gladys Swarthout in musical commencement
Mid term graduates at George Washington University received a concert style ceremony as singer Gladys Swarthout performed selections such as Pagan Love and Clouds. President Cloud Heck Marvin explained music took precedence over a traditional orator. A citation was awarded to Nelson T. Johnson and Oswaldo Aranha received an honorary doctor of laws.
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Washington
George Washington University
Gladys Swarthout
Cloud Heck Marvin
Miss Swarthout
Ernest Charles
Nelson T. Johnson
China
No Additional Legislation On Presidential Mind Now
Speaker Bankhead stated that President Roosevelt has no intention to propose new legislation at this session. He cited pending Social Security changes and support for transportation aid as factors shaping session length and believes regular supply bills should move swiftly. He avoided a firm adjournment date. Senator McNary signaled GOP cooperation for speedy consideration of administration measures.
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Washington
Bankhead
Roosevelt
Congress
House
McNary
Oregon
Senate
Five Thousand Dollar Suit Heard in Court
John Jones seeks $5,000 for injuries from a September 10, 1938 automobile motorcycle collision. Trial in Corporation Court this morning with L D Sullivan R G Cox among defendants. Jury panel named and extensive witnesses summoned as testimony proceeds.
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John Jones
Corporation Court
L. D. Sullivan
R. G. Cox
T. Russell Cather
Donald Pee
Dies committee to dispatch investigators nationwide
The Dies committee on un American activities announced it would send at least nine inspectors to all parts of the nation for three to four months to examine organization records, gather evidence, and take testimony for public hearings next summer. Rhea Whitley, 35, a former FBI agent, will direct the work and supervise evidence presentation.
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Washington
Dies Committee On UN
World Day of Prayer Service Set at Christ Church
Mrs Herbert Larrick will preside at the World Day of Prayer service at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. Mrs H B Gilpin will speak. This event is part of more than a million World Day of Prayer observances worldwide tomorrow.
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Herbert Larrick
Christ Episcopal Church
H. B. Gilpin
Hines Argument Gets Under Way
In New York on February 23 the jury in James J. Hines's case heard defense motions denied as the state rests its case. Lloyd Stryker opened by attacking George Weinberg the key government witness who killed himself before testifying. Weinberg had linked Hines to Dutch Schultz’s policy racket, with prosecutors claiming large weekly payments.
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New York
James J. Hines
Tammany
Charles C. Nott, Jr
Weinberg
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Hines’ Counsel
Stryker
George Weinberg
Hines
Arthur
Dutch Schultz) Flegenheimer
Americans Stay At Resort Amid Yangtze Siege
Fifty-five of 103 foreigners marooned by the Chinese-Japanese war at Kuling remain at the besieged mountain resort on February 23 aboard the U S gunboat Oahu. Forty-eight, including eight Americans, were escorted down to Kiukiang and most taken by ship toward Shanghai while one American stayed aboard the gun boat bound for Hankow. Some chose to remain. eight are invalids and 18 over 70. Named Americans include Henry Baker and Walter Libby family, Nanty Fry, and Rachel Mostrom among others.
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U. S
Oahu
Yangtze River
China
Kuling
Kiukiang
Lushan Mountain
Shanghai
J. V
New York City
Hankow
Henry Baker
Eet Coe
House passes 48.8 million naval base bill after Guam removal
The House approved a 48.8 million naval air base bill and sent it to the Senate after striking the 5 million Guam project. Final passage was by a strong roll call, with leaders arguing over naval improvements and a broader defense line extending toward Japan. Other notes covered cotton surplus plans and old age pension debates.
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House
Senate
Roosevelt
Guam
Naval Air Base
Rep
Magnuson
United States
Japan
Far East
Sutphin
America
Notables Attending From Several States
Rev. and Mary Wesley Lawton of Greenville D C the Rev Dr and Mrs Hugh White of Winchester and Bedford Va and Mrs F C Brown of Boone Iowa are listed as attendees or associated persons in the event notes.
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Mary. Wesley Lawton
Greenville
D.,c
Hugh White
Winchester
Bedford, Va
F. C. Brown
Boone, Iowa
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