Chinese Forces Counter Japanese Attacks In China Fronts
News from Shanghai reports Chiang Kai-Shek ordered no retreat as Chinese armies claim counter moves across northern central and Yangtze fronts. Highlights include the Eighth Army beating Japanese in Shansi, Yangtze actions near Nanking and Wuhu, a guerrilla capture at Chwansha, and Outer Mongolian troops near Patotow. The Marbehead protected 82 Americans at Chefoo.
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Shanghai
Yangtze Valley
Chiang Kai-Shek
Eighth Army
Shansi
Yangtze River
Nanking
Wuhu
Chwansha
Pootung Peninsula
Pootung
Patotow
Suiyuan
H. H. Kung
China
Changhai
Chientang
Hangchow
Chekiang Province
Marblehead
North China
Chefoo
Shantung Province
Siamese Twins Die At Birth In Memphis Hospital
A surgeon reports a cesarean delivery of stillborn Siamese girl twins joined at the breastbone in Memphis. The operation aimed to save the mother's life but the infants' hearts stopped before delivery was complete.
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Memphis
Tenn
Winchester Lunchroom Cash Mystery
A local lunchroom story recounts a colored cook finding a $20 bill on the floor and nearby patrons later reporting missing money. An employee planned to return the windfall, while multiple visitors claimed the found bill, sparking a flurry of accusations and a wake of confusion.
De Valera Cheered In Downing Street Peace Talks
In London Irish crowds greeted Eamon De Valera as he arrived for a peace conference with British leaders. The talks focused on Ulster union with the Irish state and Ireland's role in Britain's defense, with observers wary of a quick accord.
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London
Downing Street
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
Britain
de Valera
Ulster
Northern Ireland
Erie
Irish Free State
Great Britain
No. 10 Downing Street
Whitehall
Little Downing Street
Neville Chamberlain
Malcolm MacDonald
Dominion
Samuel Hoare
Thomas Inskip
The Colonel’s Glistening Feet Spark Notice in Winchester
Col. B. M. Roszel vents that buying new rubbers draws stares as he strolls Winchester. A passerby sent a poem lauding his notable footwear and boasting of public duty well done.
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Col
B. M. Roszel
Winchester
Molasses Arrives in New Orleans at Pure Food Store
Molasses first arrives in New Orleans and is priced at 30 cents a quart at the Pure Food Store.
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New Orleans
Oyster and Chicken Supper Benefit at Gore Lodge Hall
Community notice for a Thursday night January 20 oyster and chicken supper at Gore lodge hall to support Sunday School. tickets priced at 25 cents with proceeds benefiting the church program. November 1919 local listing notes the time and location.
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Gore Lodge Hall
Benefit Sunday School
Quick Repeal of Profit and Gains Taxes Advocated
A New York Board of Trade official urged the House Ways and Means Committee to repeal the undistributed profits and capital gains taxes as a business stimulant. M. L. Seidman, chair of the board’s tax committee, said the taxes distort capital and erode confidence. He supported replacing them with a flat 12 percent tax on capital gains.
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Washington
New York Board of Trade
House
Ways and Means Committee
M. L. Seidman
Seidman
Ways and Means
Lebrun Calls For Ending of Cabinet Crisis
Paris reports President Lebrun urged Camille Chautemps to end the four day cabinet crisis after Leon Blum abandoned efforts to form a national union government. Communists said Paul Reynaud blocked Blum by seeking to impose feared elements with ties to terror and fascism.
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Paris
Albert Lebrun
Camille Chautemps
France
Leon Blum
National Union
Chautemps
Blum
Georges Bonnet
People’s Front
Lebrun
Communist Party
Reynaud
M. Blum
Paul Reynaud
Stolen 1938 Pontiac Coupe Reported Missing
Sergeant McGuire of Middleburg reported a gray 1938 Pontiac coupe with Virginia plate 261 045 stolen last night. Police, including Captain Boyd and Officer Hinkins, pursued along Route 50 east of the city for an hour without locating the vehicle.
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McGuire
Middleburg
Virginia
Winchester
Boyd
Hinkins
Route 50
Senate Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Stanley Reed Nomination
Washington January 17 a Senate judiciary sub committee scheduled a hearing Thursday on Stanley F Reed’s Supreme Court nomination. The panel chaired by Senator Logan includes Kline Dietrich McGill Van Nuys Borah Norris with a second sub committee to review a bill creating 27 new federal judges. Confirmation is anticipated this week with broad support from Republicans and Democrats though careful scrutiny will continue.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Stanley F. Reed
Supreme Court
Full
Judiciary Committee
Logan
D.-Ky
Kine
D.-Utah
Dietrich
D.-I
McGill
D.-Kan
van Nuys
D.-Ind
Borah
Rush Holt
D.-W. Va
Holt
Reed
George Sutherland
George Sedrick Home Burns in Marlboro County Fire
Fire Saturday afternoon destroyed the frame dwelling of George P. Sedrick merchant and postmaster at Marlboro Frederick county along with an automobile, with losses over 5000 dollars. The blaze spread rapidly due to limited local fighting facilities and most contents were consumed. A nearby out-building was charred but saved. store building also survived. Sedrick expects to rebuild his substantial residence.
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George P. Sedrick
Marlboro
Frederick County
Sedrick
Sophie Tucker Celebrates 50th Birthday in Hollywood
Celebrities from stage and screen attended Sophie Tucker's 50th birthday celebration in Hollywood. Fannie Brice and Robert Taylor helped with the birthday cake as Tucker continues her current showbiz endeavors.
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Sophie Tucker
Rage
Hollywood
Sophie
Fannie Brice
Comedienne
Robert Taylor
Central Press
Government Buyout Plan For TVA Utilities Draws Mild Support
In Washington on January 17 the idea of the government purchasing the largest private utility group in the Tennessee Valley drew limited backing. Rep Rankin voiced cautious support if prices avoided inflated values, while May opposed any purchase. Norris and King urged only selective buys to prevent private monopolies. Willkie, head of Commonwealth Southern, proposed the plan as a last resort.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley
Congress
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Willkie
Rep’ Rankin
D-Miss
May
House Military Committee
King
Utah
Norris
Ind-Neb
Tennessee Valley Authority
Denies Wearing Snake At Altars During Florida Wedding
Mrs. Joseph Sam Brantley, formerly Hazel Carpenter of West Palm Beach, refutes reports of snakes at her Tampa wedding to Arcadia businessman Brantley. She explains the gopher snake was shown briefly after the ceremony, not part of the nuptials, and no snakes were entangled about their necks. A dispatch had claimed snakes were tossed at the couple.
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West Palm Beach
Fila
Joseph Sam Brantley
Tampa
Brantley
Hazel R. Carpenter
Arcadia
Fla
Corporation Court Convened by Judge Williams
The Corporation Court convened this morning under Judge Philip Williams for routine business including a civil matter judgment notice. Attorneys from other communities attended to conduct legal matters.
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Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Warren Senator Delays Sales Tax Plan Until After Inauguration
Senator Aubrey G. Weaver of Front Royal said he would defer introducing a referendum on a general sales tax for old age assistance and school funding until after Governor-elect James H. Price's inauguration. Co patrons include Senators Muse and Shumate. The Assembly also discussed a Virginia library site, inaugural plans, and a motion to entertain Governor Holt of West Virginia.
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Richmond
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
James H. Price
Weaver
Senate
Leonard G. Muse
Roanoke
A. E. Shumate
Pearlsburg
State Library
John S. Battle of
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
University
Assembly
Holt
General Assembly
Homer A. Holt
West Virginia
Virginia
William M. Tuck
Halifax
Price
Walter
Accomac
Tuck
Ashton Dovell
Goodwin
Alleghany
Morgan
Botetourt
Craig
Caudill
Giles
Greene
House of Delegates
George O. Greene
Clifton Forge
House
Thomas B. Ely
Jonesville
Terhune Named President of Virginia Woolen Company
W W E Terhune was unanimously elected temporary president at a shareholders meeting, with plans to serve without pay. He will replace the late H B McCormac and has long been vice president and New York representative. Terhune reported enough orders to operate until March 1, and possibly longer barring unforeseen problems. Gray Williams and the old board were re elected.
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Virginia Woolen Company
W. W. E. Terhune
McCormac
Gray Williams
Jean
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Louis Meade
Shirley Williams
Billy Boyce
Anne Brown
Joe Zuckerman
Anne Meade
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Kitty Baker
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Louise Miller
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Winchester Evening Star
the Star
Chantemps
Palace
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Stanley Reed
George Sedrick Losses
Commonwealth and Southern Company
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Warren
W. E. Terhune
R. Gray Williams
H. B. McCormac, Jr
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