Robertson Named to House Ways and Means Committee
Democratic caucus selects Rep. A. Willis Robertson of Virginia to join the influential Ways and Means panel. The vote was 162 with four others failing to achieve a majority. remaining vacancies will be filled at tomorrow’s opening session.
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Washington
A. Willis Robertson
Ways and Means Committee
House
Dorsey
Pennsylvania
Wearin
Iowa
Caldwell
Florida
Hill
Robertson
Congress
Claude A. Swanson
Navy
Virginia
Montague
Richmond
Burch
Martinsville
Woodrum
Roanoke
Lexington
Outdoor campers seek developed sites, water, and safety
Regional forestry officials report a new survey shows the average camper wants a cleared tent site, piped water, a stone cooking fireplace, nearby fishing, and a safe swimming area for children, even in roughing it.
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St Missoula
Mont
Executor's Sale of Personal Property
Executor M M Lynch will sell at the late Mrs Sarah E Dean's residence 2 miles west of Stephens City Marlboro Road at 10 oclock Wednesday January 6 1937 all personal property of the decedent including piano furniture farming implements livestock corn hay fodder and more with cash terms and no removal until paid C I Brumback Auctioneer.
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Sarah E. Dean
Stephens City
Marlboro Road
M. M. Lynch
C. I. Brumback
Authorities seek aid with drawing of beardy kidnapper
Descriptions from William and Muriel Mattson and playmate Virginia Chatfield at Charles Mattson’s kidnapping are used to construct a drawing of the bearded suspect. Officials hope publishing the image will help locate him.
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William
Muriel Mattson
Charles Mattson
Virginia Chatfield
Charles
Bing Crosby at Palace Theatre Today Through Wednesday
Bing Crosby stars in Pennies From Heaven at the Palace Theatre today and Wednesday with Madge Evans and Edith Fellows. The program features a Fox News reel and highlights big songs like Let’s Call a Heart a Heart and Skeleton in the Closet.
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Bing Crosby
Palace Theatre
Bing
Madge Evans
Edith Fellows
Fox News
Crosby
Termination of Norfolk Railroad Receivership
Judge Luther B Way said an early end to the Norfolk Southern receivership, in effect since July 28 1932, is possible with a nearly complete reorganization plan by receivers Morris Hawkins and L H Windholtz. A January 19 conference will discuss proposals for both Norfolk Southern and Seaboard Air Line with improving 1936 revenues cited as the reason for possible termination. First receivers were Loyall then Windholtz with Hawkins later taking over.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Southern
Luther B. Way
Federal District Court
Judge Way
Morris, Hawkins
L. H. Windholtz
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Fruit Growers Express Company
George B. Loyall
Line
C. Pender Grocery Company
Morris 8. Hawkins
Mr. Loyall
Lawmakers Tup Shenandoah Park Fees Plan
Washington today saw lawmakers voicing opposition to a proposed annual vehicle fee for Shenandoah park roads. Rep Robertson and Rep Burd led objections while Sen Byrd planned talks with park officials to protest. Discussions noted the plan still in formative stage needing director Cammerer approval.
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Washington
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
National Park Service
Shenandoah Park
Major Robe
Interior Department
Byrd
Park Service
Burd
Martinsville
The
Arno B. Cammerer
Secretary of the Interior
Cammerer
A. E. Demaray
Asociate
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
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