President Pushes Federal Reorganization for Efficiency
President Roosevelt advances a plan to reorganize the federal government prioritizing efficiency over economy. A special committee report outlines four main proposals including a combined welfare and relief system, Cabinet level reform, and a conservation department. Senate leader Byrd stresses economy alongside efficiency as Congress weighs consolidation to cut overlap and waste.
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Edward J. Duffy
Washington
Roosevelt
Oye
Congress
Garner
Bankhead
White House
Capitol
Gosia
Agele
Department of Interior
Conservation
Ickes
Agriculture
Civilian Conservation Corps
Byrd
D-Va
State Committee
Farmer Embraces Information Network At Meeting
Mr Winchester notes modern farmers avoid winter inactivity by joining meetings and collecting data on supply and demand. Clubs and discussion groups help rural folk share problems and gain instruction to improve planning and progress.
Jekyll and Hyde career ends in Pasadena gun duel
Harry Lin ton Butler of Santa Barbara is shot and killed by police after a tense gun duel outside a Pasadena bank. Butler, ex-president of the Pasadena Realty Board and prominent Santa Barbara citizen, had allegedly fled the same bank with more than $4,000 last March, bank officials identify.
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Jekyl- Hyde
Harry Linton Butler
Santa Barbara
Cal
Butler
Pasadena
Pasadena Realty Board
Central Press
Edith the singing mouse entertains Salisbury crowd
Edith the singing mouse performed over the weekend attracting audiences and even a Fox News Reel photographer who planned a screen and voice test. A movie cameraman attempted shots on Saturday but Edith remained timid while her voice pleased observers.
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Salisbury
Edith
Fox ‘News
Services For Prayer Week Begins In Local Churches
The first prayer week service is tonight at 7 30 in the Presbyterian Church with Rev George Earle Owen of Church of Christ delivering Lost Reality of Prayer. Devotions by Rev Robert B Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church. Tomorrow night Rev C Worthington Lowe of Grace Lutheran preaches The Soul's Sincere Desire. devotions led by Rev Dr S L Flickinger of Centenary Reformed Church.
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Presbyterian Church
George Earle Owen
Church of Christ
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
C. Worthington Lowe
Grace Lutheran Church
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Appeals From U. S. Tax Levy
The J. E. Baker Co of York Pennsylvania appealed to the board of tax appeals from a 105016 income tax levy. The company argues the internal revenue commissioner erred in computing 1930 tax able income by claiming its formation aimed to prevent surtaxes by allowing profit accumulation.
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Washington
J. E. Baker Co
York
Board of Tax Appeals
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Wanted Livestock High Price Paid
H. F. Perry advertises top dollar for livestock of all kinds and invites contact via phone 685 in Winchester Virginia.
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H. F. Perry
Winchester
Weather toll rises as floods threaten tri state area
At least 27 deaths were linked to the cold weather across the west. Streams swollen by heavy rains overflowed banks in western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia flooding lowlands and cellars. Interstate fronts remained volatile as rescue efforts continued for marooned workers and snowbound miners.
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National Guard
Inyo County
Calif
Las Vegas
Nev
Kingman
Ariz
California
Arizona
Utah
Texas
Tristate
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Tony Creek
Johns
Pupils Need More Shoes in Frederick County
Frederick County pupils lack adequate footwear as supplies of shoes overshoes and arctics run dry. Division superintendent Leslie D. Kline reports ongoing need despite early aid and several donations, with many children unable to attend school in mud and cold. Also, about 100 pupils are to receive smallpox vaccine soon. Continued on page nine.
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Frederick County
Kline
Police Renewed Work To Find Mattson Kidnapper
Tacoma police and state officers resume active pursuit after a shack on an island and an abandoned launch are found near the Mattson kidnapping case. Dr W W Mattson halted talks with the kidnapper to demand his son's safety. Police declined to confirm details.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Olympia
Mattson
William Cole
State Patrol
Income Going To a New High For This Year
Commerce Department officials estimate national income will rise to 67 billion dollars this year, about 7 billion more than 1936 and roughly 87 percent of 1929. If labor disputes ease quickly, the figure could reach 70 billion, with wages and prices contributing to the gain.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Roosevelt seeks to cap relief rolls at two million
President Roosevelt submitted congress a thick set of reports showing hope to cap relief rolls at 2,000,000 for the rest of the fiscal year. The total covers 6.1 billion dollars in recovery and relief since 1935 with 194,000 workers cut in early December. Drought relief accounts for 140,000 of the cut, while regular relief dropped 56,000. Oklahoma lawmakers urged Hopkins to raise drought aid by 19,000 and to keep WPA offices open there. Continued on page nine.
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Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Congress
WPA
Oklahoma
Harry L. Hopkins
Thomas
Hopkins
Women and Men to Meet in Frederick County Program
Frederick county residents will join with men to discuss farm problems and community projects. Last year ten communities formed committees under the county agent and held problem-threshing meetings. Committees are formed for the new year and will begin functioning soon. A one day school will be held tomorrow at Front Royal to launch the program.
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Frederick County
Front Royal
Goering Headed to Rome as Berlin Calls for Volunteers Stop
Berlin hinted at Col. Gen. Wilhelm Goering's trip to Rome while Britain and France move to curb volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. London demands nations halt aid and bans British enlistments in Spain, with Paris and Rome watching Berlin's stance on German troops in Morocco and Soviet propaganda as a factor.
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Associated Press
Britain
France
Morocco
Berlin
Paris
Ceuta
Mediterranean
Goering
Rome
Reichsfueder Hitler
Wilhelm Goering
der Fuehrer
Spanish
Spain
Italy
Hitler
Merchants Boost City Thrive in Buy-At-Home Campaign
Andrew Bell of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce outlines a campaign to make Winchester the best city along the line. Merchants aim to boost local business by encouraging residents to buy at home, believing city prosperity hinges on local commerce.
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Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Kurtz Will Is Recorded in Corporation Court
The will of Mrs. Mary Frances Kurtz widow of Captain George W. Kurtz was admitted to record. Miss Lucy F. Kurtz named executrix with bond penalty set at $80,000. The will directs the Cameron and Boscawen street lot with buildings and all rights.
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Mary Frances Kurtz
George W. Kurtz
Corporation Court
Lucy F. Kurtz
Cameron and
Boscawen Streets
Auto Strike Leaders Meet With J L Lewis In Parley
Auto union leaders plan talks with J L Lewis after a conference with General Motors strike negotiators. Homer S. Martin U A W A general president and Michigan Governor Frank Murphy appear pleased after the session.
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J. L. Lewis
General Motors
Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Central Press
Homer
Gov
Farmers Urged to Sign Soil Conservation Applications
Farmers yet to sign the 1936 soil conservation program applications should do so now. County Agent Stine offers paper mailing if visit is inconvenient. Last week 278 applications were approved and sent to Blacksburg, about half of county total.
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Stine
Blacksburg
Crusade To Open Tuesday In Washington Attendees Named
Pastors and lay leaders from Winchester district plan to attend Bishops Crusade sessions at Mt. Vernon Place Church in Washington D C. Attendees include Rev W W McIntyre presiding elder Mrs W W McIntyre Rev Hubert Sydenstricker and Mrs Sydenstricker Rev Mr Reiter Rev Thomas Morgan Rev W A Clarke and others from Winchester county Woodstock and Baltimore conference lay leader Judge M L Walton Jr Capt John H Rosenberger of Winchester.
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Winchester
Washington, D. C
Mt. Vernon Place Church
W. W. McIntyre
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street M. E. Church
South
Sydenstrick
Tots In Contest At Palace Theatre
The Evening Star announces a Baby Popularity Contest for children under three from Frederick and surrounding counties with a $200 prize. First registration goes to Gibson Goshert of 374 National Avenue, with entrants include Allen Bate Carol Ann Fowler and Kenneth Eson. Registrations are at Jolliffe's Studio 1430 North Loudoun Street. entry closes Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Palace Theatre
Sree
Gibson Goshert
Charles Goshert
National Avenue
Allen Bate
Fred Batne
South
Loudoun Street
Carol Ann Fowler
A. D. Fowler
North Oudoun Street
Kenneth E
Robert
Berryville
Jolliffe
North Loudoun Street
Frederick
Headway on Route Seven Advances north of Winchester
Construction on Route 7 northwest of Winchester progresses at a satisfactory rate despite rain and warm weather. Crews cross the old road at several points where the new highway intersects the present one, with work advancing through the Cross Junction area toward Gainesboro. A second project nears completion, a bridge over Isaac Creek about 112 miles north of Route 50 on the Whitacre road.
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Winchester
Cross Junction
Gainesboro
Isaac Creek
Whitacre
Pure Food Store Ad for Bread and Nuts
An old newspaper fragment advertises jeeeee and Blackwell's ate and nut bread two reg 29c and Pure Food Store. Product listing shows bread and nut items with price detail in a small retail notice.
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Jeeeee & Blackwell
Hughes Motor announces 24 hour service department
The Hughes Motor Company unveils a 24 hour Parts and Service Department starting Monday January 11th. The firm states the service will provide faster, more economical assistance for local automobile owners and expresses a sincere hope it proves valuable to patrons.
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Hughes Motor Company
Ford
Five Union Men Ejected From Pontiac Plant Sit Down Try
Five nonunion workers at Pontiac Motor Company eject two union men attempting a sit down strike. Seamen from Baltimore picket the Commerce Department protesting continuous discharge books. Detroit report notes impending talks between Homer Martin John Brophy and Henry Lewis on labor strategy.
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Detroit
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers
Gener Motors
John Brophy
Washington
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Brophy
General Motors Corporation
Martin
Lewis
Wasington
Edward F. McGrady
McGrady
Pontiac Motor Company
General Motors
Pontiac
Mich
Foon. Coes
Ittgn Iea i
Fisher
Lansing
C. L. Mée- Cuen
Oldsmobile
Olds
James F. Dewey
Frank Murphy
Department of Labor
General Motors Management
Department
Commerce Department
Baltimore
Byrd to Address Radio Reform Talk in Washington
Sen. Harry F. Byrd of Virginia will speak on a Washington radio program about governmental reorganization. The address airs tonight at 10:30 over National Broadcasting Company stations.
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Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Washington
National Broadcasting Company
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London
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Evening Star
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