Air lines see long pull future as growth surges
Babson argues aviation offers higher long term gains than rails due to expanding networks, growing express and manufacturing sectors, and cost reductions. He notes steady passenger miles gains, air express expansion, and evolving air freight as major drivers, while warning about retooling costs and limited short haul advantages.
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Transiion
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Air Express Division
Air Express
Air Division
Los Angeles
New York
Air Ss
York
San Fran
Boston
Air Exws
Indictment of Robert E. Lee Found in Richmond Box
A faded yellow document indicting General Robert E. Lee for treason was discovered in a WPA archives box in the Richmond post office building. The charges, dated 1865 to 1868, were never prosecuted and Lee never received a pardon.
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Richmond
Robert B. Lee
United Oraferica
WPA
Virginia
Cr. K. Moran
U. S District Court
U S. District Court of
Robert BE. Lee
James Longstreet
Georgia
Fitzhugh Lee
Henrico
United States of America
Lee
Nolle
Northern
Andrew Johnson
P E R E Y S Ponders Electric Bill In Virginia Session
Governor Peery weighs the state electric bill amid party support and opposition. Arlington officials and the Southside Electric Cooperative push for rate relief and county options while opposing potential private monopoly concerns. Medley supports REA provisions but questions rural cooperative protections and county power moves.
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Arlington County
Southside Electric Cooperative
Nottoway
Hanrahan
Medley
Corporation Commission
Braddock Company
Copeland Adams
Southside
Lynwood Jones
Gov. Peery
Assembly
Roanoke Brewery License Suspended Over Ice Sales
The State Liquor Board suspended the Virginia Brewing Company of Roanoke for six months with lift upon payment of 250 dollars costs. E. C. Tudor, former president, was accused of selling ice to licensees while supervising operations. Attorney General Staples called it a brewery law violation.
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Richmond
State Liquor Board
Virginia Brewing Company of
Roanoke
E. C. Tudor
A. P. Staples
Slim Shirtfrock Pattern Invites Spring Merrymaking
Marian Martin slim-line frock pattern 9178 offered for sizes 34 to 48 with pleated skirt yoke panel collar and long or short sleeves. Specify size name address and style number. pattern 15 cents and book 15 cents available from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept, 232 W 18th St New York.
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Winchester Evening Star
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New York
Wicker resigns from HOLOC. Stanley Ing named successor
John J. Wicker Jr. of Richmond resigns as state manager of the Home Owners Loan Corporation HOLO. Charles A. Jones announces Stanley Ing will succeed him. Wicker’s career included Virginia Senate service, American Legion roles, and state commissions. He cites returning to private practice. Ing’s background praised. Wicker endorses the appointment.
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John J. Wicker, Jr
Richmond
Virginia
One Home Owners Loan Corporation
Rem Roetice
Stanley Ing
Charles A. Jones
HOLO
Wicker
Jones
HOLC
State Senate
Pollard
Peery
Virginia War Memorial Commission
General Assembly
American Legion
Legion
Stanley Harding
Deaf student Marvin Marshall wins 112-pound Golden Gloves title
Marvin Marshall from the State School for Deaf mutes fought to the 112-pound championship in Ogden Utah. Though his classmates cheered until their fingers ached he could not answer with punches as his gloved hands spoke for him.
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Ogden
Utah
Marvin Marshall
Marvin
Marvill
State School For
Bridge Hand Discussion in Central Press Column
E W Shepard writes on contract bridge with Donald MacKay and players J K Fraser and C H Fettretch. The duplicate game featured a hand where North sat opposite West as the hand was passed out due to lack of a sound opening call.
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Donald MacKay
West
North
J. K. Fraser
Fettretch
Contract Bridge Commentary From A Duplicate Match
In a duplicate bridge hand several variations arose. The South player opened 1 Clubs and after a spate of bids the declarer achieved a small slam in diamonds with careful play. East and West contested hearts, clubs and spades, but the result hinged on precise trump handling and a risky tactical call. The analysis notes how East's semi psychic 11 Hearts altered the score and how the defender’s misplay cost them two tricks versus letting North play.
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West
East
Declarer
South
North
Barbara Bell Pattern Book Promotes Easy to Make Frocks
The Barbara Bell Pattern Book offers well planned designs for Misses twelve to twenty. It features a snug fit sheath frock with scalloped button details, bragging simple assembly and options like braid or binding to outline yokes and waists.
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Barbara Bell
Shenandoah Valley Inc Meets Monday in Staunton
The annual Shenandoah Valley Inc meeting is set for Monday January 18 at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel Staunton with 10 30 AM sessions. E R Branch and Andrew Bell from Winchester will attend as officers of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Bell and Branch
Meet of Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Stonewall Jackson
Staunton
Charles K. Brown
Holt Reaffirms Candidacy For Lt Governor
State Senator Saxon W. Holt reaffirmed his bid for lieutenant governor in the upcoming Democratic primaries. He thanked supporters across Virginia and praised Lieutenant Governor James H. Price for the governorship, confirming his commitment to Price.
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Newport News
Saxon W. Holt
Virginia
Holt
James H. Price
Price
Holt Announces Bid for 1936 No. 2 Post in State
Senator Holt, a long time candidate, declares run for the office to be vacated by Lieutenant Governor Price who seeks the governorship. The formal declaration follows months of speculation dating back to February during the 1936 General Assembly session.
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Holt
Price
General Assembly
Optimist Club launches wife saving plan to curb discord
St Louis Optimist club members inaugurate a wife saving plan. Edgar Walsh the club secretary says a warning of each member's wedding anniversary will be mailed to the member three days before the event.
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St. Louis
Edgar Walsh
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