Two Convicts Shot After Alcatraz Escape Attempt
Five prisoners tried to flee Alcatraz Island in fog at 4 a.m. Guards opened fire as they ran for the water. Arthur Barker and Dale Stamphill were critically wounded. three others remained captured. Warden Johnston said the escape was defeated and all inmates were returned to cells.
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San Francisco
P -Pive
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Bay
Arthur Barker
Dale Stamphill
Rufus McCain
Henr Young
William Martin
James A. Johnston
Barker
Stamphill
Rocky
Johnston
Coast Guard
Washington
James V. Bennett
Federal Prison Bureau
Alcatraz
Arthur
Doc) Barker
Winchester Boys Club Disbandment Weighed as Smoke Incident Stirs
Local lore recalls a Winchester lodge with strict rules meting harsh punishments such as sitting under a stone barrel. A recent visitor found several boys smoking near South Cameron Street, leading to concern and a call for reconsideration of the club's future.
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McVicar
Winchester
Oldsters
Cameron _ street
Bake Sale at Lutheran Church on Saturday Morning
Bake sale announcement for January 14 at 126 North Main Street hosted by Lutheran Church Our Saviour. Shopping feature includes homemade cakes and similar items. Proceeds benefitting church activities.
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North Main St
Lutheran Ch
Our Saviour
Death of Col Jacob Ruppert Owner of Yankees
New York Jan 13 Col Jacob Ruppert owner of the New York Yankees died at 10 28 am at age 71 after months of ill health. He suffered a phlebitis attack last April and a Roman Catholic last rite was given. A bulletin said he was resting easily before his final decline.
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Ruppert
Star Today
New York
Jacob Ruppert
New York Yankees
Fifth Avenue
McIlwee Band Reveals Concert Program at Palace Theatre
The McIlwee Municipal Band announced a Sunday 3 PM concert at the Palace Theatre featuring Tannhauser March Overture Raymond selections from H M S Pinafore A Hunt In The Black Forest The Sweetest Story Ever Told Ballet Music and Soldiers March from William Tell and Washington Grays Gra fulla Also a bandstand budget push seeks $700 for Winchester Park construction to improve summer concerts with parking-friendly access.
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McIlwee Municipal Band
Palace Theatre
Tannhauser
Wagner
Raymond
Thomas
M. L. Lake
H. M. S. Pinafore
Sullivan
the Black Forest
Voelker
Stults
William Tell
Rossini
Richard Eddy
Endeavor
Winchester Park
Handley Grounds
Temperatures Report Quick Compare
The high today is 32 with a low of -26. A year ago the high was 36 and the low 31. The readings show cold conditions with a sharp temperature drop overnight.
All Coats 1-3 to 1-2 Off at Ry Aera Shoe Shop
Sale notice for all coats priced 1 to 3 discounted to half price at Ry Aera Shoe & Dress Shop. Local shoppers urged to visit the shop for the promotion.
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Aera Shoe & Dress Shop
Hitler Signals One Year Delay In Peace Demands
Rome dispatch says Adolf Hitler urged Mussolini to delay fulfilling Italy's natural aspirations for a year as part of his appeasement stance. German ambassador Von Mackensen delivered the message during the second Mussolini talks, while Chamberlain met Pope Pius XI and briefed British envoys on Rome discussions.
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Rome
Adolf Hitler
Chamberlain
Mussolini
Italy
Hans-George Viktor von Mackensen
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Fuehrer
Il Duce
Pius XI
United States
William Phillips
Andrew Francois-Poncet
Holy Father
Vatican
Pope Pius
Workers For Peace
von Mackensen
Ciano
Hitler
Puehrer
Munich
Czecho
Hopkins Defends WPA Roles Amid Political Ban Debate
Harry L Hopkins denied claims that children were put on WPA rolls for election timing as Senator Johnson pressed the matter during his Commerce Secretary nomination hearing. Hopkins argued federal employees should face a political activity ban, supporting the Hatch amendment that failed in the Senate.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Johnson
Calif
WPA
Pennsylvania
Hopkins
Senate Commerce Committee
Senate ‘Campaign
Congress
Secretary of Commerce
Senate
City Eyes Bond Issue for 1939 Capital Improvements
Dr Charles R Anderson president of the Common Council Herman Hable chairman of the finance committee and W A Baker city treasurer told citizens last night that major improvements likely require a bond issue If approved the issue could total 250 000 to 300 000 The speakers urged keeping the tax rate low and financing needed projects by bonds while recalling past overspending and efforts to restore taxpayer relief.
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Charles R. Anderson
Common Council
Herman Hable
W. A. Baker
Corporation Court Room
Anderson
Hable
The
Star
Boys' Club Formed to Aid Local Youths
Plans approved for a Boys Club with Judge Donald L. Weems as president to offer free supervised recreation for boys up to 18. The club aims to open within a week at the McVicar building on West Boscowen Street, operating daily 3 15 to 9 except Sundays, with summer suspension at Winchester Park. Backers include Rotary Kiwanis Lions American Legion and local chambers.
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Donald L. Weems
Weems
McVicar
West Boscawen Street
Winchester Park
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Junior Board of Trade
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Washington Monument Attendance Falls On Friday the 13th
Washington D C January 13 The guard at the Washington Monument notes many visitors climb the 898 steps despite superstition while some women refuse the ascent and stay outside. He says the day draws curious sightseers and creates tension at the elevator shaft.
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Washington Monument
Washington
Health unit efforts persist in Winchester budget talks
Dr. Leon Slavin leads Citizens' Health Committee as Winchester weighs 21 000 project costs for a full time public health unit with Clarke Frederick counties. State funds total 11 000 and local shares split 4 000 each for Winchester and Frederick, Clarke to cover remaining. Officials anticipate Clarke county support and March budget talks in Frederick to decide cooperation.
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Winchester
Common Council
Clarke
Frederick
Citizens’ Health Committee
Leon Slavin
Citizens’ Committee
Board of Trade
Slavin
Savin
Clarke County
Roosevelt says no new aviation plants needed for defense
President Roosevelt stated that enough plants exist to build new planes for national defense. He noted some plants may run two or three shifts, and skilled workers will be a bottleneck. Most labor can come from auto and other industries, with 15 percent skilled, 85 percent unskilled.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
WPA
Train crash near Boyce claims one dead and another injured
A Norfolk and Western passenger train struck a southbound trailer truck on Berryville Boyce road near Boyce Virginia. The dead man, likely Thomas Virts Eagle of Knoxville Maryland, was burned in the cab. Robert Rice Hemp of Jefferson Maryland survived with severe injuries and possible unconsciousness. Local authorities and doctors treated the injured and identified the deceased. The crash occurred about 1 45 PM after the train stopped briefly at Boyce station. The locomotive engineer was Walter T. Miller. conductor John Blankenship and brakeman James Gouchenour were aboard. There is no immediate explanation for the crash.
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Boyce
Thomas Virts Eagle
Knoxville
Robert Rice Hemp
Jefferson
Berryville-Boyce Road
Here
Norfolk and Western
Hemp
Walter T. Miller
John Blankenship
James Gouchenour
Boyce Station
Boyce Stop
Germany Refuses Special Rights to American Citizens in Germany
Berlin reports the German government declined in principle to grant the United States request for special rights for American citizens in Germany regardless of race or creed. The note cites ongoing debates linked to Nazi anti Jewish measures and seeks an amicable solution through consultations on individual cases.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
DNB
Washington
Frederick County Board Reconsiders Hitching Yard Lease
Supervisors meet in special session to review a revised lease with Sanitary Grocery for the hitching yard lot. Key change trims initial 20 year term to five years with possible extension to ten, with rental applied toward building costs. The agreement remains under review after adjournment.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Sanitary Grocery Company
Final Week of Prayer Service at Grace Lutheran Church
The final week of prayer service will be held this evening at Grace Lutheran Church at 7 30. Guest minister Rev. F Berry Plummer of St Paul United Brethren Church Ha gerstown will speak on his Observation of Religion in Europe. He spent months in Europe last summer and prepared an address on the subject. He will be introduced by Rev. Luther Bridges. Devotional led by Rev. E T Clark.
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Grace Lutheran Church
F. Berry Plummer
St. Paul United Brethren Church
Hagerstown
Europe
Plummer
Luther Bridges
U. B
E. T. Clark
Firemen Honor Plea Delayed by Adjournment
Citizens filled the hearing last night to voice thanks to the council for approving firemen’s insurance funding. Walter M. Shade attended to express appreciation but the council rose to adjourn before he spoke.
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Council
Walter M. Shade
House Skirmish Over WPA Relief Split Democrats and GOP
Rep. Boland said the House Democratic organization would make no concerted effort to restore the $150 million cut in the WPA relief bill as debate continued. Speaker Bankhead and Rep. Rayburn refused to commit to restoring the reduction, while Rep. Cannon led administration efforts and Republicans pressed for a smaller relief package.
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Washington
Boland
D.-Pa
House Democratic Organization
House Appropriations Committee
House
Bankhead
Rayburn
Rep. McCormack
D.-Mass
Rep. Cannon
D.-Mo
Red House
Congress
Roosevelt
House Ee
Rep
Woodrum
D-Va
Budget Bureau
Dirksen
R-Ii
D-Pa
Salt Potomac Roe Herring 3 for 25c
Advertisement notes salt Potomac roe herring sold as three for 25 cents with pure food labeling and a date reference.
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Potomac
Clearance of Hats At Shoe & Dress Shop
Local shop advertises hats for 49c and 98c amid a clearance sale. Mary S. Yeakley is listed among customers, with a date line noting January 12. The notice cites hats priced at one dollar previously.
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Ee Shoe & Dress Shop
Gasco Coke Winchester's Finest Fuel Price Declared
Gasco Coke announces Winchester's finest fuel at 6.25 dollars per ton cash. Listing from 1-13-1p-it.
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Winchester
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H. C. Smith
Charles O. Dearmont
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