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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1934

Page

2

Bill Aims to Curb Large Receiver Fees in Virginia

In Virginia, a bill to limit receivership fees is set for committee review after a conference in Richmond with Mayor Bright. Officials include Judge Thomas W. Ozlin, Banking Commissioner M. E. Bristow, Senator John J. Wicker Jr., and Delegate Charles W. Crowder. The move follows Bright’s critique of more than $60,000 in fees at the American Bank and Trust Company case.

Associated Press Ond State J. Palmer Bright Thomas W. Ozlin State Corporation Commission M. E. Bristow John J. Wicker, Jr Charles W. Crowder House Richmond Bright American Bank and Trust Company of Bank of Commerce and Trusts Julien Gunn Pollard Gunn

Koiner Faces Opposition in Reappointment Bid

Governor elect George W. Peery reviewed three nominees for Agriculture and Immigration Commissioner, currently held by George W. Koiner. Nominees are Nelson Beck of Charlottesville, G. F. Holsinger of Harrisonburg, and J. S. Wils of Botetourt. Koiner seeks a 34 year tenure as state official and previously served in the House of Delegates.

Associated Press Richmond George W. Peery Farm Bureau Federation J. S. Wils Fincastle Botetourt Koiner J. Hoge Tyler House of Delegates Augusta County

Outlook Not Good For Work On Primary Roads

Richmond January 8 State Highway Commissioner Henry G Shirley warned the outlook for primary road system construction next fiscal year. He cited low primary highway funds due to diversions and only partial public works aid of 7.4 million dollars restoring activity. The department must cover 700 thousand dollars owed on 6,955,883.60 advanced from the Federal government and provide funds to redeem highway certificates maturing July 1 1934.

Associated Press Richmond N. 8 Henry G. Shirley

Roosevelt foreign policy sets course for United States

Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelts informal speech at the Woodrow Wilson foundation signals a lasting shift in U S overseas relations. Latin America welcomes the stance as ideal for unity after the Montevideo gathering and Cordell Hulls leadership gains simpatico regard among Spanish speaking peoples.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Uncle Sam Woodrow Wilson Foundation Capitol Hill Congress Washington United States Americas Montevideo Cordell Hull

Leaders See Unity on Big Virginia Issues Before Session

The Times-Dispatch reports General Assembly leaders largely agree on liquor control, school funding, sales and chain store taxes as the next session opens. Governor-elect Peery may oppose a general sales tax and push an alternative program with broad powers if needed.

Richmond The Times - Dispatch General Assembly Assembly Liquor Control Committee J. Sinclair Brown House Ashton Dovell Williamsburg Wilbur CC. Hall William M. Tuck Halifax Hill Montague Peery Times- Dispatch George C. Peery Roosevelt Congress

Pietrowski Admits Killing Three in Chicago Home

John Pietrowski a Chicago CWA worker confessed to authorities that he murdered his two children John Jr and Betty and killed roomer John Panfil aged 19. He also admitted beating his wife Ann 28 so severely she was expected to die after finding her with Panfil.

John Pietrowski Chicago CWA John, Jr Betty John Panfil Pietrowski Ann

Leaders Seek Restoring At Least Ten Percent Pay

State officials acknowledge pay cuts harmed employees and did not significantly aid the state. They favor restoring at least a ten percent increase to workers' salaries.

Aniakchak Named By Daring Scientists

Bernard Hubbard and a student party began from Kodiak in March 1932 to re visit Mt Aniakchak and gather data. They flew inside the crater for fifty minutes and landed on a lake site. Pilot Frank Corbandt escaped after the plane rose on hot air. Fox Film presents Aniakchak a vivid pictorial of Hubbard s Alaskan journey from Katmai to Shishaldin and Bogoslof with thousands of feet of film shown at the Palace on Wednesday and Thursday.

Bernard Hubbard Kodiak Alaska Mt. Aniakchak Hubbard Aniakchak Jane Frank Corbandt Mount Katmai Shishaldin Bering Sea Island Fox Film Palace Thursay

Extra Session of Legislature Cost 74000

Richmond January 8 A special Assembly session met August 17 and adjourned cost over 74000 with preliminary estimates around 70000. Members declined large pay cuts but some refunded pay, totaling around 1500 to 2000. Salary payments to members neared 550000. sergeants at arms and staff added about 64000. Mileage 4000. Printing binding 3000. Remaining funds covered office supplies and misc.

Richmond

Ohio State University conscription drill controversy

President George W. Rightmire warned that several students may be expelled for refusing to register for military training. The Columbus campus dispute stems from conscientious objectors seeking exemption from drill, drawing wide discussion in both the university and the city.

Ohio State University Columbus George W. Rightmire

Federal Court Rules Not Bound by State Rulings in Guest Negligence Case

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Baltimore ruled that federal courts are not bound by Virginia Supreme Court guest rider rulings. Senior Judge John J Parker wrote the opinion in the case of Miss Mary Hewlett of Newport News versus Richard C Schandel arising from a motorcycle wreck two years ago. The verdict for the defendant followed a Virginia rule requiring gross willful negligence for guest damages.

Associated Press Commins State Supreme Court of According U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Baltimore John J. Parker Miss Mary Newport News Richard C. Schandel U. S. Army Miss Hewlett Goldy E. Hewlett Luther B. Way Virginia Supreme Court Schandel Federal Court of Appeals Parker Virginia Supreme Court of Virginia

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