Insurance Bill Attacked as Socialist Insecurity Measure
In Richmond the Senate floor debated an unemployment insurance bill labeled as a socialist insecurity move and defended as a partial fix to the era's economic woes. Pension advocates in the House reportedly shifted tactics to redirect general relief funds toward a state pension system, claiming 74 votes.
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State Capitol
Richmond
Senate
J. Taylor Vaughan
Galax
Hunsdon Cary
Henrico
House
Hobson
U. 8
House Moral, Social and Child Welfare Committee
Alert drivers help limit road damage in spring thaw
MA Winchester notes that driver alertness can reduce road wear as freezing and thawing loosen stones, forming holes that grow with traffic. Early avoidance may lessen spring repair needs and curtail extensive damage to streets and highways.
House Conferees Named on 500 Million Farm Measure
The House agreed to a conference with the Senate on the new 500 million farm subsidy bill aimed at soil conservation. Chairman Jones leads Agriculture conferees including Falmer D-SC Doxey D-Miss Ate R-Kan and Kinzer Ra. The plan routes subsidies to farmers first two years then to cooperating states. A dispute over state-by-state subsidy division persists.
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Washington
House
Senate
Burns
The
Agriculture Committee
Jones
Falmer
Doxey
D-Miss
Ate
Kinzer
House Agriculture Committee
Front Royal Waterworks Project Approved For Grants And Loan
Final approval announced by Col. James A. Anderson for Front Royal waterworks includes a 12 000 grant and a 15 400 loan totaling 28 000. Ira Henry and Associates were awarded the contract and construction of two tool houses has begun. The project will add reservoir space and funds for new mains on several streets, employing about 75 men for three months.
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Front Royal
James A. Anderson
PWA
Ira Henry and Associates
Corps Officer Hagood Relieved From Command
Major-General Johnson Hagood is relieved from command of the eighth corps area at Fort Sam Houston and ordered to his home to await orders. The action follows his testimony on WPA stage money for post housing, with no immediate War Department explanation given.
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Hagood
Money
Washington
Johnson Hagood
8Th Corps
San Antonio
Tex
Roosevelt
House Appropriations
Congress
Fort Sai. Houston
Eighth Corps
War Department
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Malin Craig
Army
Mother of Boys Burned To Death Also Suffers
FAIRPORT Va February 24 Mrs Clara Ricker Saunders mother of two boys who died from burns in an explosion at their Northumberland county home is in critical condition from the same cause Neighbors say she is under treatment for third degree burns Gilbert Saunders 12 died early Sunday and Albert Ricker Saunders 4 died after benzine was poured into a stove by mistake Loretta Saunders 18 who rescued her brothers suffered less severe burns and is expected to recover
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Fairport
Clara Ricker Saunders
Northumberland County
Gilbert Saunders
Albert Ricker Saunders
Loretta Saunders
WPA Water Mains to Start in Winchester by March 1
WPA water works project in Winchester will begin by March 1 if ground thaws allow trenching. Total cost 7160.30 with 3418 for labor and 2523 for materials from WPA. city shares 210 labor 841 materials 168 equipment. Main lines include Jefferson 1500 ft 2 in Pine 480 ft 6 in Grove 600 ft Euclid 600 ft Purcell 700 ft Shawnee 420 ft. Exterminate Cedars county project to employ 20 laborers starts Wednesday in two groups in Stephens City Middletown and Gore areas. about 2000 total. county provides foremen.
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WPA
Winchester
F. W. Bailey
Sapere
Jefferson Street
Franklin Street
Pine Street
Grove. Avenue
Euclid Street
Purcell Avenue
Shawnee Avenue
Frederick County
Bailey
Stephens City
Middletown
Gore
Sarah Zane Firemen Hear Annual Sermon
The Rev. Norman Cooper of the Sarah Zane Fire Company preached the annual sermon at United Brethren Church assisted by Rev. George W. Stover. About 60 firemen attended along with visitors including Fire Chief J William Stryker. A memorial for eight members who died this year was observed. Richard Brown is company captain.
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Norman Cooper
Sarah Zane Fire Company
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
J. William Stryker
Winchester
Eugene Russell
Curtis Blye
Fremont Dick
Carl Cather
C. Lee Barr
Joseph Snapp
Louis Trier
L. C. Janney
William Patton
Henry Brooks
W. C. Allamong
E. W. Albin
Richard Brown
Bus Driver To Be Tried For Violating Bus Regulation
Culpeper Virginia reports that highway official Henry Shirley’s ruling banning storm damaged roads for five ton plus vehicles will face a court test. J N Hagan Culpeper district engineer says a Virginia Stage Lines bus driver will appear in court after being allowed to proceed at Charlottesville departure. He says he will enforce the regulation.
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Culpeper
Henry Shirley
J. N. Hagan
Virginia Stage Lines
Charlottesville
Hagan
Special Notice to Farmers B and C Grade Milk Wanted
Farm buyers seek B and C grade milk with no inspection. Contact Koman Bros at Indian Alley behind Bickler's Used Car Lot. (2-22-lp-21)
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Koman Bros
Indian Alley
Bickler
Former Maryland Governor Seized Alone in Baltimore Apartment
Former Maryland Governor Ritchie was seized by police at night in his Baltimore apartment. The incident occurred while he was alone, prompting authorities to respond to the residence. No injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Secretary Finds Him Unconscious After Plan to Fight New Deal
A vigorous advocate of states rights, the secretary was found unconscious amid plans to oppose the New Deal. The incident hints at mounting political tension over federal policy.
Former Governor Ritche Dies of Stroke in Baltimore
Former Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie a key proponent of states rights and a 1932 Democratic presidential contender, died suddenly in his Baltimore apartment after a stroke at about 1 45 am He had planned to lead a fight within the party to restore the 1932 platform and criticize centralized government in a church address hours before his death He was 59 and had been a dominant Maryland political figure for 15 years prior to his 1934 defeat
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Baltimore
Albert C. Ritchie
Chicago
Pesident Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Washington
Ritchie
Maryland
Eden Outlines World Collective Security Plan in Commons
British foreign secretary Anthony Eden outlined a plan to enlist all nations including the United States in a global system of collective security to end war. He tied disarmament prospects to Britain’s military strength and stressed Britain’s Italo Ethiopian policy was a League of Nations duty, aiming for broad, non selfish support.
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London
United States
House of Commons
Anthony Eden
Eden
Great Britain
League of Nations
Inter-Department
Ethiopia
Borah
Washington
Dr Ryland Speaks At First Baptist Church Anniversary
University of Richmond chemistry professor Dr Garnett Ryland was principal speaker at the First Baptist Church annual celebration in this city. He spoke in the morning on The History of Baptists in Virginia and in the evening on The History of Education in Virginia with focus on the University of Richmond. Bad roads reduced attendance by about 75 percent and a full financial report will be available next Sunday.
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Garnett Ryland
University of Richmond
First Baptist Church
Ryland
Virginia
E B. T. Clark
Admiral Byrd Resting At Country Home In Dallas Area
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd polar explorer is reported in danger of a breakdown but will continue his lecture tour with curbed public contact. A relative cited physician advice noting strain from touring and receptions. He rests at a country home near Dallas after missing an engagement in Oklahoma City, with about 45 lectures remaining.
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Dallas
Tex
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Byrd
Oklahoma City
Fourteen arraigned in court on bootlegging charges
Norfolk V A February 24 Fourteen defendants in a federal bootlegging ring operating in Newport News and Isle of Wight county faced Judge Luther B Way on internal revenue violations. John I Huff alleged leader received 15 months and 1000 dollar fine. others sentenced or had sentences suspended with several awaiting later action. Elmer D Miller received a suspended sentence.
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Norfolk
Newport News
Isle of Wight County
Luther B. Way
Federal District Court
Internal Revenue Laws
John I. Huff
Francis C. Matthews
Pete Akers
W. Edward Stoops
Addison Shreeves
Charles H Woods
JH. Huff
R. E. Perris
J. B. Hill
Roper R. Houston
William Lassiter
Elmer D. Miller
Pennsylvania
Judge Way
Scranton
Isaiah Weathers
Amos Gates
Large sum for agriculture is asked in House
The House delved into a $161.86 million Agriculture Department appropriation for fiscal 1937 with a new $500 million soil conservation program. The panel overrode the budget to authorize $155.6 million in road contracts under Hayden Cartwright, while keeping federal aid roads at $60 million and forest roads at $7.08 million.
Tax Deductions For Central Relief Fund Urged
Contributions to the Central Relief Fund may be deducted from federal and state income tax according to guidance issued on February 24. The notice details allowable deductions and the filing considerations for taxpayers.
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Central Relief Fund
Berryville Seer sewer project moves to start by March
Berryville approves sewer plan with W C Pratt Construction submitting a bid of 51 051 45, about 25 000 under estimate. $30 000 bonds issued, rest covered by a PWA grant. project to last about six months with local labor and mains to be hooked to by property owners.
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Berryville
Richmond
James A. Anderson
PWA
W. C. Pratt
Fredericksburg
W. Co. Pratt Construction Company
Clarke County
Shenandoak River
Barbara Webb Frederick Writer Moves to Berryville Pike
Barbara Webb known as Mrs. Schuyler Larkin relocates with husband to Berryville pike east of Winchester to dairy and write. Her latest novel Coming Round the Mountain released by Doubleday Doran centers on a mountain girl from Craig county. Webb has written Misty Mountain Aletta Laird Pedigree of Honey and Three Who Were Strong. She will be on WDBJ Roanoke at 8 45 PM.
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Craig County
New Castle
Little Mountain Circle
Barbara Webb
WDBJ
Roanoke
Talmadge Ousts His Comptroller
Governor Eugene Talmadge removed Comptroller-General William B. Harrison for refusing to countersign warrants under the 1936 budget impasse, as the Georgia administration acts without an appropriations act.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
William B. Harrison
Harrison
Talmadge
Sherman property sale set for Saturday at court house
Notice indicates a Sherman property sale on February 29 at 11:00 A M in front of the court house. See advertisement for details.
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Sherman
Court House
World News At A Glance Highlights From Across The Globe
Reports include the death of former Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie at 58 in Baltimore, a coasting accident killing Mabsl Cain in Moorefield West Virginia, and a skunk removal order in four Virginia counties. Col Henry Latrobe Roosevelt to receive military rites in Washington, while a Lindbergh witness is accused of lying in Trenton. Major General Johnson Hagood says no word on a Washington order. An Agriculture Department appropriation bill of 161 million is before the House. Dickenson County Virginia faces quarantine for meningitis. R Gray Williams named to UVA Board of Visitors. Frank Rennie treated in Richmond hospital. Foreign items note a birth in London, Ethiopian forces breaking Italian lines, Eden linking policy to League duties, and Soviet calls to curb border incidents near Manchoukuo and Outer Mongolia.
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Baltimore
Albert C. Ritchie
Moorefield
W. Va
Mabsl Cain
Warrenton
Frederick, Clarke
Fauquier
Loudoun
The
Game Commission
Washington
Henry Latrob Roosevelt
Trenton
I. J
Harold G. Hoffman
San Antonio
Texas
Johnson Hagood
Eighth Corps
Agriculture Department
Norton
Dickenson County
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Fred Hiett
Apple Pie Ridge
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Roy P. Duvall
Hiett
Broaddus Chamberlain
Chamberlain
W. S. Hiett
Theresa Milburn
Martinsburg Pike
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Gov. Hoffman
Whited
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Lindbergh
Pat Haupmann
Flemington
N. J
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Sourland Mountain
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