Roosevelt Press Conference Leaves Bonus Questions Unanswered
President Roosevelt avoided direct views on cashing certificates as Senators debate a 1945 value bonus. Senator Harrison defends paying full 1945 value now, saying the measure will become law regardless of the President's signature. Critics press for why change from the 1924 20 year certificate contract.
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Roosevelt
Associated Press
Washington
Harrison
D-Miss
Finance Committee
Change Harrison
Ques
Net
Hastings
Robinson
White House
Couzens
R-Mich
Frank T. Hines
What Should Music Do For Us In These Times
Winchester laments modern music and film influence arguing for traditional songs like Sweet Adeline Annie Laurie and Carry Me Back. He questions the value of contemporary writers and plays rights and suggests a shift away from movies toward other entertainment media. He ends by asking if a purge of films means a broader cultural revival.
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Bowery
Old Virginny
Auto accidents injure six in Preverick and Winchester
Six people sustained injuries in several auto accidents in Preverick county and Winchester. Most injuries were minor. the most serious was Robert Green's broken leg, after a car driven by C. D. Bennett struck him on Northwestern grade near Winchester. Bennett faces a hearing on January 18. A Philadelphia driver, Sol Swartz, hit William Sargeant near the high school in Stephens City, causing head lacerations. Swartz posted collateral. A third crash near Middletown involved A A Line, damaging a Sager machine. a hearing is set for tomorrow.
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Preverick
Winchester
Robert Green
Route 3
C. D. Bennett
South Braddock Street
Green
Bennett
Sol Swartz
Philadelphia
William Sargeant
Stephens City
Bayliss
C. R. Anderson
Swartz
Middletown
A. A. Line
George Sager
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Sale of Bank Stock at Court House Auction
At 12 o'clock M. Saturday January 18 1936 in front of Court House four shares of Farmers and Merchants and eight and one third shares Shenandoah Valley. Terms cash. Jonas O Chamberlin executor of R P Chamberlin deceased. Duvall and Dunn Auctioneers.
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Court House
Farmers & Merchants
Shenandoah Valley
Jonas O. Chamberlin
R. P. Chamberlin
D. Duvall & Dunn
Gray Williams Affirms Richmond Law Office Expansion
Gray Williams of Winchester joins Richmond firm Williams Mullen Hazelgrove expanding to a Richmond office for general practice. Williams will keep his Winchester practice and residence, with no major travel this year. He has long served in Virginia legal circles and chaired state bar association efforts.
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Williams
Winchester
Williams, Mullen and Hazelgrove
Richmond
Lewis C. Williams
James Mullen
Guy B. Hazelgrove
Ralph T. Catterall
Fielding Williams
John G. Hayes, Jr
Headed
State Bar
R. Gray Williams
Virginia State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Kipling in Critical Condition Not Hopeless
A hospital bulletin reports Rudyard Kipling remains critically ill but not hopeless after a night of treatment including a blood transfusion and oxygen. The 70 year old poet lapsed into a coma yesterday as his wife daughter and surgeon watched at his bedside in London.
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London
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Ethel V. Price
The funeral for Mrs. Ethel Virginia Price wife of Shirley O Price will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the home of her foster mother Mrs J O J Green 133 North Cameron Street. Rev Dr S L Flickinger will conduct the service and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot. Also an advertisement notes sale prices on all coats and sweaters by Moling & Cather.
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Ethel Virginia Price
Shirley O. Price
J. O. J. Green
North Cameron Street
8S. L.flickinger
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Oyster Supper by South End Hose Co
South End Hose Co announces oyster suppers on January 21 and 22 with tickets at 50 cents. Suppers delivered to homes by calling phone 1165.
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South End Hose Co
New Taxes Possible to Run Roosevelts Farm Plan
President Roosevelt signaled that amendments to the soil erosion and conservation acts will be needed to carry out the plan. He cautioned he has not read Hoover's farm address and did not discuss a funding figure, though leaders mentioned 300 to 400 million dollars for 1936. The plan may require new taxes and government land leases from farmers.
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Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Supreme Court
White House
New Winchester City Directory Distributed
Subscribers and advertisers receive the new Winchester Virginia city directory published by Winchester Printers and Stationers Incorporated. The 316 page four section volume includes citizens alphabetical listing with family details, a telephone book with about 200 new listings, a streets and avenues directory, and a city map by L Neill.
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New City Directory
Winchester
Winchester Printers and Stationers, Inc
L. Neill
Notes Change on Entry of Morgan Bankers Stir Committee Debate
A notes report indicates minimal criticism of the committee until a banker became involved. The shift sparked new attention to the panel’s handling and potential influence on the proceedings.
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Morgan
Senator Glass Defends Wilson Record Against Nye Charge
Washington January 17 a clash over Woodrow Wilson’s World War record as Senator Glass denounces any who denigrate Wilson Nye rebuts calling his attack a flow of brilliant gutter English Connally had accused Nye of insulting Wilson’s memory as the munitions committee chairman defends his findings before a large gallery crowd during debate on the bonus bill
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Washington
Glass
Dva
Woodrow Wilson
Nye
Senate Munitions Committee
Wilson
R-Nd
Connally
D-Tex
Senate
Hoffman defends 30 day reprieve in Lindbergh case
Governor Harold G Hoffman bristled at impeachment threats and defended his 30 day reprieve for Bruno Richard Hauptmann. He said impeachment would be the price for following his conscience and called for a healthy reexamination of the Lindbergh murder case. He noted an editorial urging impeachment and discussed exchanges with Attorney General Wilentz and Dr. John F. Condon. He invited Condon to return from Cristobal, while Wilentz cautioned that Hoffman’s actions could reflect on New Jersey authorities.
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Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Harold G Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Trenton State Gazette
Trenton Evening Times Today
Hoffman
David T. Wilentz
John F. Condon
Jassie
Breach of Promise Bills Advance in Virginia House
Richmond January 17 The House courts of justice committee passed heart balm bills abolishing breach of promise and alienation of affections as actions in civil suits with a favorable first test for breach of promise. Alienation of affections failed 8 to 8 and action was deferred.
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State Capitol
Richmond
House Courts of Justice Committee
John B. Spiers
Radford
Frank W. Burks
Bedford
Condon Arrives in Cristobal Amid Lindbergh Case Uncertainty
Dr. John F. Condon known as Jassie from the Lindbergh kidnapping saga arrives on the Santa Rita in Cristobal Panama Canal Zone and hedges on future plans. He says he may return to New York but cites possible authority as a factor. He travels with his daughter Mrs. Myra Hacker and has not booked a return voyage. Governor Hoffman of New Jersey has granted a prieve for Hauptmann and seeks to question Condon about his testimony and magazine writings.
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Cristobal
C. Z
John F. Condon
United States
Santa Rita
New York
Matthew Robinson
Grace Line
Jassie
Condon
Bruno Hauptmann
Myra Hacker
Harold G. Hoffman
New Jersey
Hauptmann
Drunken Tear Incites Sheriff Response in Shenandoah County
Wetzel, said to be in a drunken tear yesterday, roamed the neighborhood with a shotgun and threats. Chester Orndorff summoned Sheriff Carl F. Godenour and two deputies as Wetzel allegedly attempted to shoot Deputy Paul Borden. Wetzel likely faces charges of resisting arrest and attempting to assault an officer. his hospital condition is listed as satisfactory.
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Dent ix
Chester Orndorff
Carl F. Godenour
Shenandoah County
Wetzel
Paul Borden
County Debts In State Show Some Decrease
Virginia county debt fell from 33.964 million dollars in 1931 to 29.356 million in 1934 per State Auditor L McCarty Downs. Per capita debt dropped from 19.76 to 17.07 dollars. In 1934 counties spent 78.03 cents per dollar on roads and schools, 21.97 cents on administration and services.
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STATE
Richmond
Virginia
L. McCarty Downs
State Auditor of Public Accounts
Three Generations In One Cell In Asheville
Three generations of the Roberts family were held in the Asheville police station on drunkenness charges. Dr. M. C. Roberts aged 70 Zeb Roberts 41 and Asher Roberts 24 all of Sandy Mush were arrested while trying to start an automobile.
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Asheville
N. C
M. C. Roberts
Zeb Roberts
Asher Roberts
Sandy Mush
City Notice Refuse Trucks Won’t Collect certain Items
City announces refuse trucks will not collect trees or other articles that do not fit in refuse cans as of January 17. Officials warn residents to keep items in proper containers or arrange alternative disposal.
Jassie’s Witty Exchanges With Reporters
Jassie answered questions for twenty minutes, sharing humor as he bantered with a dozen reporters. His light remarks highlighted his personality and drew steady attention from the gathered media.
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Jassie
Rescue of Ellsworth and Hollick Kenyon From Antarctic Peril
British relief expedition reports the rescue of Lincoln Ellsworth and Herbert Hollick Kenyon in Little America after a long radio silence due to transmitter damage. Discovery II party found them encamped on the ice barrier near the Bay of Whales and confirmed Ellsworth alive.
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Frank Hi King
Associated Press
London
Antarctic
Lincoln Ellsworth
Herbert Hollick- Kenyon
Little
America
Bay of Whales
Royal
Elsworth
Hollick-Kenyon
South Polar
Colonial Office
Great
Ice Barrier
Dundee Island
Little America
Kenyon
Ellsworth
World News At A Glance Highlights From Across The globe
Roosevelts farm plan under soil conservation laws gains confidence while critics attack the New Deal as state power. In the US, business activity shows renewed momentum and lawmakers push a budget bill. Internationally Ethiopia slaying claims and Lindberghs guest home burglary draw attention. Missing explorers are found in Antarctica, Stavisky scandal verdicts in Paris, and Dr Condon reaches Cristobal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
Assembly
Paigeain
Ethiopia
Italy
Cardiff
Wales
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