Barkley Sets Three-Point Plan for Congress
Senator Barkley of Kentucky narrowed the agenda to three goals including extending the Hatch Act, approving remaining appropriations, and widening the prohibition on political activity for state employees funded by federal dollars. The House advanced a 203 million dollar War Department non military appropriations bill amid debate over Panama Canal locks funding.
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Washington
Barkley
Kentucky
House
War Department
Rep. Bland
Dva
Panama Canal
Navy
Appropriations Committee
Senate
London Factory Fire Wrecks Sugar Rationing Plans
A major factory fire in London fed 50-foot flames early today, endangering homes of 100 families and forcing evacuations. It was London’s biggest blaze since the wartime blackout began.
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London
Winchester Star Daily Apple Recipe Series
Apple recipes showcased by The Star to boost local consumption. Each day a different preparation idea highlights apples as Winchester's major commodity.
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Winchester
THE
STAR
Apple Cider Butter Recipe From Core to Sterilized Jars
Core and wash the apples. Boil cider to half its volume. Add apples and cook until broken. Stir in sugar and spices until fruit butter consistency. Sterilize jars and seal. Yield includes 10 pounds apples 8 quarts cider 4 pounds sugar 2 tablespoons allspice 3 tablespoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons cloves.
Planes Back And Forth Across Rhine Reported
Allied and German aircraft scouted across the Rhine with no engagements reported. French communiques note activity west of the Vosges and fire on both sides near the river boundary following yesterday’s exchanges.
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Paris
Rhine
Fligh
Vosges
Kilbourne Announces Marshall to Speak at VMI Graduation
Lexington Va Feb 29 General George C Marshall will deliver the principal address at final exercises for the Virginia Military Institute graduating class on June 12 as announced by Maj Gen Charles E Kilbourne superintendent of VMI.
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Lexington
Charles E. Kilbourne
Virginia Military Institute
George C. Marshall
U.S. Army
DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 A rascal 6 Peels 11 Fame
A reader presented crossword clues and answers across a page segment listing across and down entries with mixed wordplay and partial clues. The puzzle references many generic terms and partial hints, including rascal fame and various unrelated fragments from the grid.
To Hold Shooting Match Saturday
The Winchester Gun Club sponsors a shooting match at Rouss Park grounds Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The event features still targets and rifles and will include turkeys chickens flour and sugar. All marksmen are invited to participate.
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Winchester Gun Club
Rouss Park Grounds
Greek Seamen Sentenced to Year in Prison
In Athens on February 29 a group of 112 Greek merchant seamen were sentenced to one year in prison for insubordination while their ships were in American and European ports. The prosecutor alleged influence by anarchists and Communist agents.
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Athens
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for Feb 27
Treasury data show receipts of 8,221,426.53 and expenditures of 17,512,143.52 for February 27. The net balance stands at 2,358,747,572.92 with gross debt at 42,352,647,488.80 and a daily increase of 1,694,588.64.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Trustees Sale Of Desirable Country Home In Frederick County
Trustees announce a public auction of the Rest village property, 2 acres 1 rod of limestone land with a 6 room residence and barn near Route 11 eight miles north of Winchester. Sale Saturday March 9 1940 at 12 oclock in front of the Winchester courthouse. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two annual installments with bonds and a fire insurance policy. Immediate possession.
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Fannie O. Moulden
Frederick County
Virginia
Court House
Winchester
Fannie
Moulden
Rest
Winchester and
Martinsburg
J. W. Schlackland
M. M. Lynch
J. M. Stece
Duvall & Dunn
Auds
History of Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Growth
The 1924 start led to 1925 expectations for a festival of nationwide prominence. Director General W. Ryan sought to lure 100,000 visitors over one to three days, projecting $500000 to $5000000 in local spending as the celebration grew through 1925 and 1926.
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Dad”) Ryan
Ryan
Shenandoah
Winchester Festival Goal Needs Citizen Cooperation
A citizen of Winchester notes that even with the festival’s growing prominence, success still requires the cooperation of every resident in Winchester.
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Winchester
Mrs Friendly Becomes Mrs Dorman in New York Wedding
Warrenton Virginia dispatch reports Mrs Nancy Carr Friendly of Woodburne Warrenton married Franklin Webster Dorman son of Mrs Dorman and the late Dr F A Dorman of New York. The ceremony was held yesterday at the New York apartment of Mr and Mrs Edward C Mattes with only immediate family present.
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Warrenton
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Nancy Carr Friendly
Woodburne
Franklin Webster Dorman
Dorman
F. A. Dorman
New York
Edward C. Mattes
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C. B. Smalts & Son, Florists
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Winchester, VA
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Burgundy
Wolteet Grae
Puritan Hospital
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Grahams
Graham Cough Syrup
Mystic Torch
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Granger Tobacco
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Fred Top
Peoples
T. W. Carter
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Columbus, Ohio
Hubert A. Kerr
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