Senate moves to curb railroad trucking expansion in Virginia
In Richmond on February 25 the Senate passed the bill creating a regulatory body for embalmers and funeral directors and debated amending the L G Muse Harkrader measure allowing railroads to own motor and air lines. Norris offered amendments to block contract trucking by railways, aligning the bill with the federal motor carrier act. The vote ended 23 to 10 with Norris withdrawing other amendments. Also the House trimmed the governor’s relief bill from 2,000,000 to 500,000, routing 625,000 to counties for school transportation and 875,000 to pension aims.
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State Capitol
Richmond
Senate
House
L. G. Muse- Harkrader
R. O. Norris
Norris
William Mitchell
W. Stuart Moffett
R. R. Parker
Benjamin Muse
Water Woes Highlight Dependence During Cold Pipe Breaks
During prolonged cold periods water works workers endured 20 hour shifts to thaw pipes while some residents faced no running water. The piece imagines a future with no supply, forcing households to drill wells collect rainwater or carry water from streams, manage waste, possibly revive the kitchen tub, endure exposure to waterborne disease risk, and fear fire hazards. It emphasizes how emergencies reveal the value of water and daily conveniences.
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Water Works
Virginia Raises Truck and Bus Weight Limit to Ten Tons
The State Highway Department announced a ten ton limit on heavy buses and trucks on Virginia’s drying highways effective at noon tomorrow. Affected routes list included No. 1, No. 11, No. 13, and others with several stretches designated unrestricted. Details cover numerous corridors from Richmond to the North Carolina line and to West Virginia through Lynchburg, Roanoke, Petersburg, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Highway Department
Virginia
Portsmouth
North Carolina
Lynchburg
N. C
Roanoke
Petersburg
Courtland
Virginia Beach
Washington
New Market
Berryville
West Virginia
Winchester
Ashland
Montpelier
Boswell’s Tavern
Shadwell
Jonesville
Cumberland Gap
Fort Ghiswell
Snow Melting Quickly But Streams Still Steady
Snow and ice are melting in large quantities with temperatures rising from near freezing to 57F. Snow drainage has flooded roadside ditches while Shenandoah River remains within banks though higher. ice piles 12 to 15 feet on shore. Coast Guard opened Potomac channel above Norfolk, but higher rivers await several days of warm weather and rain.
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Shenandoah River
Castleman's Fe
Berryville
Shenandoah
Castleman's Ferry
Harpers Ferry
Associated Press
Coast Guard
Potomac River
Norfolk
Quantico
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Virginia Horses Shine in Santa Anita Handicap
Virginia bred Time Supply finished second and Rosemont third in the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap last Saturday. Discovery, the top favorite, finished seventh. Rosemont is owned by William DuPont of Walnut Hall Stud in Boyce Clarke County.
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Virginia
Time Supply
Rosemont
Discovery
William DuPont
Walnut Hall Stud
Boyce
Clarke County
Osburn Will Probated In Frederick County Court
The will of Miss Alverda Osburn, dated September 11, 1934, disposes of about $10,000 in an estate centered on the Plainfield home at Kerms town. Executors named Mason Osburn and John D. Chiles declined to serve. Samuel M. Chiles named administrator c. a. Butters and the Small heirs receive specific bequests including $1000 to John D. Chiles and Eleanor Chiles Small’s children. The residue goes to Mason, Decatur, Richard T. Osburn, Nellie, and Sallie Osburn or their heirs, with Sallie and her daughter Eleanor Chiles Small predeceased the will. Specific antiques and household items are also bequeathed.
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Alverda Osburn
Frederick County
Samuel M. Chiles
Eleanor Chiles Small
Richard Osburn
Shirley O. Price
Mason
Decatur
Richard T. Osburn
Nellie
Sallie
One Killed, Another Badly Hurt In Crash Near Clifton Forge
In Botetourt County Virginia early today Carl Noel of Eagle Rock was killed when the Nugrape Bottling Company truck overturned two miles east of Lick Run. Frank Simmons of Roanoke was critically injured and taken to Clifton Forge hospital. Driver W M Harvey escaped injury.
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Clifton Forge
Carl Noel
Eagle Rock
Frank Simmons
Roanoke
Lick Run
Botetourt County
Nugrape Bottling Company
W. M. Harvey
Simmons
Impeachment Demand Over War Department Turmoil
In Washington a heated Senate debate centers on the suspension of Major General John Hagood as eighth corps area commander. Rep. Blanton calls for impeachment of Dern, Craig, and Woodring, charging an “infamous” outrage and urging freedom of speech.
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War Department
Blanton
Washington
Frank C. Bolles
Seventh Corps
Omaha
Neb
Senate
Johnson Hagood
Eighth Corps
Hastings
Hagood
Robinson
Bolles
R-Del
William Mitchell
Aircorps
Del
House
Works Progress Administration
Army
Navy
Delaware Senate
Supreme Court
D-Tex
Dern
Malin Craig
War
Harry H. Woodring
Lehrbach
R-Nj
Roosevelt
Ethiopia Says Troops Destroyed Italian Base
Addis Ababa reports Ethiopian forces invaded Eritrea on February 19 and destroyed an Italian base at Amaga on the Setit river near the Ethiopia Eritrea and Anglo Egyptian Sudan border. The victory follows a northward push with Ethiopian officials claiming 668 Italian troops killed in prior clashes.
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Addis Ababa
Eritrea
Amaga
Setit
Ethiopia
Sudan
Bank Renovation by Painters and Decorators
Painters and interior decorators are engaged in renovating and improving the interior of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company banking offices.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Let's Get Married Three-Act Comedy at Church Basement
A three-act comedy titled Let's Get Married is scheduled tonight at 8 o'clock in the basement of the Catholic Church. Admission costs 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
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Catholic Church
Little School to Open in April
The Little School will not open until April as announced in a short notice. The delay affects planned classes and enrollment timelines for the upcoming season.
Anglo German American naval pact discussed in London
London reports a proposed three power naval agreement among Britain Germany and the United States to limit ship sizes guns and share construction data It could be signed or by notes Washington wary of appearing to take sides Italy objects until League sanctions are dropped and British fleet leaves the Mediterranean
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Charles P. Nutter
Associated Press
London
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Italy
Mussolini
League of Nations
Mediterranean
France
Washington
Russia
U. Va Alumni Honor Williams in Board Reappointment
Governor Peery reappoints four members to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors. Named are Frederic Scott of Richmond Hollis Rinehart of Charlottesville Christopher B Garnett of Cherrydale and R Gray Williams of Winchester. Williams was the alumni nominee.
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Richmond
Peery
University of Virginia
Frederic Scott
Hollis Rinehart
Charlottesville
Christopher B. Garnett
Cherrydale
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Williams
Byrd sees potential savings from coordinated agencies plan
Senator Byrd predicts hundreds of millions in annual savings if a Senate resolution leads to coordination and possible abolition of some government agencies and personnel cuts. He notes 107000 Washington employees now versus 63000 at Roosevelt’s inauguration and cites 200000 more federal workers nationwide than in March 1933.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
Roosevelt
Vanderbilt Seeks Court Custody of Gloria
Mrs Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt appealed to the Supreme Court for sole custody of her 12 year old daughter Gloria The appeal follows a New York appellate division decision awarding principal custody to her paternal aunt Mrs Harry Payne Whitney The ongoing legal battle centers on custody arrangements for the child in question
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Washington
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt
Supreme Court
Gloria
New York Supreme Court
Harry Payne Whitney
Income Tax Deductions for Relief Fund Contributions
Contributions to the Central Relief Fund may be deducted from federal and state income taxes. Tax guidance noted in the February 24 entry.
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Central Relief Fund
Winchester Municipal Band Forms to Seek 1500 for Instruments
Controversy flares between government and power interests as Winchester forms a municipal band. led by Prof W H Medlwee with 55 members, the group plans to raise 1500 for uniforms instruments and music ahead of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Contributions invited to Prof W H Medlwee at 111 West Pall Mall Street.
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Winchester Municipal Band
Handley High School
The
Rouss Fire Company
W. H. Medlwee
Harry Dunn
Melvin Miller
John F. Hoover
Warren McFarland
Orville Hoover
Thornton Bryarly
Best In Music Is
Aim
Winchester
Win
Winchester Municipal
Mcllwee
W. H. Mcwee
West Pall Mall Street
C. C. C. Directors To Hold Meeting
A chamber of commerce directors meeting is announced for Thursday evening February 27 in the office on Reuss avenue. Secretary Andrew Bell says several important items will be discussed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Reuss Avenue
Andrew Bell
Winchester Citizens Cite Top Needs in Survey
A cross section of Winchester residents name water supply as a recurring vital need, with many voicing calls for a larger soft water system. Respondents include Mayor Dr. Charles R. Anderson and Chief of Police C. W. Hollis, plus local business leaders and a National Guard member.
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Winchester
Charles R. Anderson
C. W. Hollis
E. R. Branch
George Washington Hotel
John I. Sleat
Commercial and Savings Bank
C. H. Harper
George Miller
Co. I
116Th Infantry
National Guard
George B. Bushnell
Union Bank
George Earl Owen
Church of Christ
Ralph Snapp
Common Council
Government, Power Firms Clash Over Taxes and Programs
The article reports a tax dispute with Associated Gas and Electric challenging a $40,000,000 tax claim for 1933 and seeking redetermination. It notes Ickes urging power companies to cooperate with PWA municipal projects, with injunctions delaying over 50 allotments including Greenwood, South Carolina. It also covers rural electrification bills, soil conservation subsidies, and a housing program update as President Roosevelt returns from New York.
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Washington
Ickes
Public Works Administration
PWA
Supreme Court
Duke Power Company
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Greenwood
S. C
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Aea
Norris
Commodity Credit Corporation
Agriculture Appropriations
Agriculture Department
House
Senate
Peter Grimm
Treasury
Roosevelt
New York
Henry Lathrobe Roosevelt
Navy
Virginia Carolina Chemical proposes retiring preferred stock
A. L. Ivey, president, said the board is reviewing plans to retire either all or part of the remaining 7 per cent prior preference stock of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company in Richmond.
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Richmond
A. L. Ivey
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Richmond Eyes Pension Study Commission
Domestic Richmond-Senate finance committee reported a bill for a two year study on old age pension costs. In Richmond a limit on thin surfaced highways will rise from five to ten tons effective tomorrow. The Governor’s two million dollar direct relief bill was cut to five hundred thousand by the House of Delegates. Norfolk Coast Guard cutters broke through ice on the Potomac and reached Quantico. Richmond advocates for a statewide high school consolidation plan and de-emphasis of political boundaries in school location.
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Richmond
Senate Finance Committee
House of Delegates
Norfolk—Coast Guard
Potomac River
Quantico
Virginia
Raymond V. Long
State Department of Education
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Roanoke County
Chapman
Leon Bazile
Hanover
A. Osburn
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Coughton
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AAA
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High Court
Prof. McIlwee
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