Labor picket anti lynch law exemption advances in Virginia House
In Richmond on February 26 the Virginia House moved an amended bill to exempt labor pickets from the anti lynch law except in murder cases and expects passage next week. The session adjourned after approving 23 uncontested measures and plowing through a heavy calendar.
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Richmond
House
Senate
Highway Commission
Virginia Road League
G. E. Heller
Congress
Rules Committee
Appropriations Committee
Co. C. Louderback
Page
H. B. Apperson
Sidney B. Hall
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
G. Tyler Miller
Floyd Jenkins
R. E. Cook
D. E. McQuilken
George Buck
New York
Frank Moncure
Winchesterian's 95 Percent Noise Cure Proposal
A reader reports MR WINCHISTER or Winchesterian promises a 95 percent reduction in horn blare if the council approves a belated large warning on car sides. The column notes concern over strange hillside conditions and unsafe brick walks causing slips and falls in winter.
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Council
Conservation Chairman Opposes Shenandoah Park Toll
Wilbur C. Hall, chairman of the Virginia Conservation Commission, calls a National Park Service plan to charge a toll at Shenandoah National Park unfair and unjustified. He argues it won't raise expected revenue and would hurt Virginia's tourist trade.
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Richmond
Wilbur C. Hall
On Commission
National Park Service
Shenandoah National Park
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
A. E. Demaray
Demaray
Hall
Virginia Conservation Commission
Mrs Dutton Named Chairman of Shenandoah Festival Committee
Mrs. B. B. Dutton is again named chairman of the queen and court committee for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Director-General Baldridge says subcommittees will be selected soon and invites extended to queen’s court members. The committee will plan entertainments and social functions while maintaining secrecy on the queen’s identity.
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B. B. Dutton
Shenandoah
Tom Baldridge
Dutton
Baldridge
Mobilization Bill in Japan Faces Diet Clash
TOKYO February 26 The Diet sub committee debated the drastic general mobilization bill in a brief session and adjourned without discussion. Premier Konoye was expected to press the measure at the next session as opponents called it fascistic and dictatorial. The bill would allow mass government control including labor impressment and suppression of press and assembly. The army and navy back the plan, while the Diet resists citing constitutional rights and ambiguity in emergency powers.
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Tokyo
Diet
Fumimaro Konoye
Koki Hirota
Gen Sugiyama
Nobumasa Suetsuga
China
Buried Gold Unearthed While Deepening Old House Cellar
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania on February 26 laborers deeper into an old house cellar uncovered 57 coins totaling 1140 dollars. Electrical contractor Elmer R Beers claimed the money after division with John Johnson and two others, then threatened to consult a lawyer to dispute ownership.
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Bloomsburg
John Johnson
Johnson
Elmer R. Beers
Martha Altmiller
Beers
Edison Denies Italian Reports on Japanese Navy Buildup
Assistant Navy Secretary Charles Edison told Congress that U S peace depends on a strong and trained defensive force and backed a 1 156 billion naval expansion. He denied that the plan rests on Italian reports of Japanese battleships and called for parity with other naval powers. Chairman Vinson proposed yard improvements especially on the Pacific coast and a 6 percent contract differential for west coast builders.
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Washington
Charles Edison
Congress
United States
House Naval Committee
Edison
Japan
Brewster
R.-Me
Vinson
D. Ga
Pacific Coast
Three Are Held On Spy Charges
J. Edgar Hoover said three people were arrested in New York on alleged plans to sell U S army and navy secrets. Johanna Hoffman a German hairdresser aboard the Europa Gunther Gustave Rumrich a former U S Army sergeant and alleged deserter Erich Glaser a soldier at Mit Field were in custody. Rumrich reportedly confessed taking money from supposed foreign agents connected to defense activities and mobilization of forces and a canal defense scheme.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of In
New York
United States Army
Navy
Johanna Hoffman
Fs Germany
Europa
Gunther Gustave’ Rumrich
Erich Glaser
Mite Field
Hoover
Rumrich
Defense Cama Canal
Just Arrived Yellow Paperwhite Narcissus Bulbs
Jones Florist announces the arrival of yellow paperwhite narcissus bulbs for sale. Customer options include bulk and single bulbs with assorted sizes. Local stock available at Jones Florist location.
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Jones, Florist
Fox terrier missing seeks owner contact
Wanted at once to find the owner of a black and white male fox terrier with one leg. Harness but no license. Phone 41 J or 1182. Dated 2 25.1p tf.
Clowser Sentenced In Winchester Area Fatal Crash
Harrison Clowser of Frederick County receives a year and a day in Frederick Circuit Court after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the January 30 crash near Stephens City that killed Graden Wallace and four others. Authorities say McFarland will face a second trial for Ollie McFarland’s death in the Route 50 crash west of Winchester.
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Harrison Clowser
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Frederick
Clowser
Graden Wallace
Willams
Wallace
Winchester
Crowser
Stephens City
McFarland
Douglas McFarland
Holmes Puffinberger
Ollie “McFarland
W. C. Lawrence
Puffinberger
Warships Massed in Manila Bay Ahead of Pentagon Move
Manila Bay hosts the largest United States naval force since 1898 with the Asiatic fleet joined by the light cruisers Trenton Milwaukee and Memphis en route to Honolulu for Singapore base events. The bay also contains the heavy cruiser Augusta five other light cruisers seven destroyers and several auxiliaries, with Cavite Ol ongapo and Subic to host submarines and support craft.
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Manila
Manila Bay
Dewey
Bay
Trenton
Milwaukee
Memphis
Honolulu
Singapore
Augusta
United States
Cavite
Olongapo Navy Y
Subicbak
Victims Bodies To Be Cremated In California Crash
Palm Beach Florida February 26. Jack Dean husband of Fannie and Lady Plunket died Thursday in a California plane crash and will be cremated. Lady Plunket is Mrs Dean's daughter. Dean said the ashes would be sent to New York after services in Ohio. He and Mrs Dean Lord Plunket had agreed to the plan.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Jack Dean
Fannie
Lady Plunket
California
Dean
New York
Ohnia
Dean Lord Plunket
Air Mail Clips Off 5476 Miles Within 48 Hours
Observers note that air mail pilots cover vast distances quickly as Hawaii bound Mrs. Melvin Green and Lily H. Baker of Button Street Honolulu receive a Hawaiian lei and Florida orange blossoms by air mail. The 5476 mile figure highlights rapid long distance delivery.
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United States
Melvin Green
Mr. Green
Hawaii
Lily H. Baker
Buttton Street
Eee
Honolulu
Winchester
Miss Baker
Florida
France Warns Germany To Keep Hands Off Neighbors
Paris reports Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos warned Germany to avoid meddling with France's central European allies. He pledged France would follow England's lead but aid Austria and the Little Entente, while courting Italy in a move to keep neighbors independent. In London, Prime Minister Chamberlain saw reduced risk of Conservative strife as Eden quit over Italy talks and signaling support for a peaceful Europe with Rome.
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Paris
Yvon Delbos
Germany
France
Europe
Delbos
Italy
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Rumania
London
Chamberlain
Community of Nations
Anthony Eden
Britain
Eden
Rome
Trial date eyed for George Pingley in sheriff slaying case
The trial of George Pingley, accused in the slaying of Sheriff J W Newcome, may be set for Tuesday March 1 as bond and witness issues shape the schedule. Prosecutors await state officer George W Miller’s appearance while Pingley remains without counsel amid funding difficulties.
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Pingley
George Pingley
J. W. Newcome
Harry Pingley
Augusta County
George W. Miller
Miller
Charles Curry
Staunton
Curry
The
Star
Warmer and Colder Periods Forecast Across Atlantic States
Weather outlook for the week calls for snow or rain at the start over the North and Middle Atlantic states. Warmer spell early, then colder Monday night into Tuesday, mild midweek, and a renewed cold period Thursday night into Friday.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Accord Reached On Proposed Tax Revision Policy
The House ways and means committee reached a full agreement on a tax revision plan after defeating a Republican bid to repeal the undistributed profits tax. Chairman Doughton said a bill introduction Monday or Tuesday is likely, with floor action expected Thursday. The plan broadens the profits and capital gains taxes and adds a surtax on large corporations controlled by a few individuals. The committee vote was 7 to 7 on key Republican motions. Feondton stated he believes business resistance to taxes should disappear.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
Ondton
Dillard Loses 11 Cents On Social Security Check
Monterey Tenn February 26 Gilford Dillard received his first social security check but wound up with an 11 cent loss as the government payment was nine cents and the bank charged ten cents to cash it.
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Monterey
Tenn
Gilford Dillard
Dillard
Berg Captures South Atlantic Women’s Gold Title
Patty Berg of Minneapolis defeated Mrs. William Hockenjos of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey one up in the 18 hole final at Ormond Beach Florida to win the South Atlantic Women’s Gold tournament. It was Berg’s fourth tourney victory in four starts this winter season.
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Ormond Beach
Fla
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
South Atlantic
William Hockenjos
Lake Hopatcong
N. J
Miss Berg
Clarke County Game Banquet Largest In History
Clarke County hunters and fishermen gathered at Berryville High School for the tenth annual banquet. The event drew two Congressmen, Virginia and Texas officials, and the Commissioner of Game and Inland Fisheries. Frank M. Wraytmas led tributes to fifteen original members as Carrol H Nolting and M D Conan shared remarks on wildlife history and conservation.
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Berryville
Clarke County Fish and Game Protective Association
Berryville High School
ts-Teachers Association of County
Frank M. Wraytmason
Richard M. Kleberg
Texas
A. Willis Robertson
Virginia
Carrol H. Nolting
Virginia Conservation of Game and Inland Fisheries Commission
Wilil
M. D. J. Conan Iceberg
Agricultural Committee
Pershing Weakens in Final Illness at 77
Tucson report says Gen. John J. Pershing sinks toward death as he lies in a coma after a lifetime of service. the World War commander is 77 and remains in critical condition with brief moments of awareness.
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Tucson
Ariz
John J. Pershing
Pershing in Critical Condition in Tucson Hospital
General John J. Pershing sank toward death with organs failing and no nourishment as doctors reported no change in his alarming condition. His son Warren and sister May Pershing waited outside the room as Dr. Roland Davison remained at the bed, with Lt. Col. Marietta delivering the latest bulletin.
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Tucson
Ariz
John J. oPershing
Col. S. A. Marietta
Roland Davison
Warren Pershing
Miss May Pershing
Frank Pershing
Davison
Potter report on city water supply to voters
The Evening Star announces that the abstract of Alexander Potter then consultant to investigate the water supply and the special committee’s recommendations are on page 9. The notices inform qualified voters the reports are printed for public reading and two full Potter reports are available at City Hall.
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Alexander Potter
Evening Star
Ter
Potter
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Naval Secretary
West Coast
East
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Clarke
Kleberg
Hart
Gen. Pershing
Bulletin
Pershing
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