Modified Mitchell Air Plan debated by House committee
Washington January 19 The House Military Committee opened a survey of the aircraft situation as the War Department released an outline of legislation to carry out air board recommendations. Hill's bill would create a National Defense department replacing War and Navy with undersecretaries in charge of war navy and air divisions. Col William Mitchell attended and offered to testify if permitted. The panel aims to avoid duplicating prior aircraft testimony and to review all services’ documents. War department proposals call for renaming the air service the air corps creating more senior posts and pay boosts for pilots.
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Washington
House Military Committee
War Department
Air Board
Hill
War
Navy Departments
Department of National Defense
Navy
William. Mitchell
Air Service
Cfttee
Department
Representative Wainwright
Col
Mitchell
House
House Aircraft Committee
Maryland
Air Corps
Lyation
Army
Robins Arrive Heralding Spring in Harrisonburg
Robins, harbingers of spring, arrive in Harrisonburg. Witness Owen Li Masters, a local contractor, recalls looking out Monday morning to see robins flitting about. He notes the mild weather makes Florida seem far away.
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Robin Redbreast
Harrisonburg
Owen Li. Masters
Partridges Star to Death in Page County
In Luray on January 19, reports state partridges across Page County have suffered since a recent nine inch snowfall. Many covies died from freezing or starvation, leaving weakened birds easy prey for hawks and foxes. A relief campaign is under way to aid the birds amid ongoing shortages and winter conditions.
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Luray
Strasburg Silk Mill Reopens In A Few Weeks
Strasburg January 19 The Main street building once used as a skating rink by B F Ritenuor has been leased to Fred Birtschinger who will operate a silk mill. He previously ran a silk mill in the Borden building, sold last April, and the machinery is en route for installation after remodel.
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Strasburg
B. F. Ritenour
Fred Birtschinger
Borden
Canadian House Debates Throne Speech Shrinking Jobs Plan
In Ottawa on January 19, Conservative leader Arthur Meighen moved an amendment criticizing the throne speech for not promising measures to expand Canadian employment and aid producers of farm products coal and other primary goods. He urged tariff protections to curb early US fruit and vegetable imports. Ernest Lapointe urged broad reform and unity in the legislature.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ontario
Arthur Meighen
House of Commons
Canada
Meighen
United States
Ernest Lapointe
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs for colds flu and sore throats. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water cleanse the system without salts or nausea and no impact on eating or work. Next morning the cold is gone and appetite returns. Family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
Winchester Fair Set for Aug thirty first to Sept fourth
The 1926 Winchester fair will be held August 31 through September 4 after a Virginia association of Fairs meeting in Richmond. Nearby locales also announced dates including Rockville Maryland August 24 to 27 Front Royal August 31 to September 3 Staunton September 6 to 11 Culpeper September 7 to 10 Purcellville September 8 to 10 Woodstock September 14 to 17 Fairfax September 21 to 24 Harrisonburg September 21 to 24 Roanoke September 21 to 23 and Charlottesville September 21 to 25.
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Winchester
Virginia Association of Fairs
Richmond
Rockville
Front Royal
Staunton
Culpeper
Purcellville
113 Arrests Made In West Virginia For Bootlegging
Roanoke report outlines December federal prohibition efforts in West Virginia. Agents arrested 113 people and recommended more than 100 prosecutions. Four illicit distilleries were seized with 230 gallons of spirits 201 gallons of malt liquor 190 gallons of wine and 1250 gallons of mash plus 34 fermenters and 15 automobiles seized.
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Roanoke
West Virginia
Fulchler
Proposal to Pension Virginia Farmers at Age 70
Richmond January 19. Delegate L W Graves proposes a bill to retire farmers at 70 with a $200 yearly pension after 50 years of continuous farming. The measure would aid elderly farmers and, in Orange and Madison counties, include a proviso excluding dogs from running at large to protect game during breeding seasons.
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Richmond
Virginia
L.W. Graves
Graves
Orange
Madison
Goolidge Holds Hands Off Coal Policy
President Coolidge reiterated a non intervention stance in the anthracite controversy asking Congress to avoid action while Pennsylvania lawmakers seek a state solution. He argues coal mining falls under state law and interstate fuel distribution is the federal concern. For rent an unfurnished two room apartment with bath at 229 W Water St. Call 169-w.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Pennsylvania
Coal Commission
White House
Pinchot
Grid schedule set for Cumberland Valley League football 1926
Five Cumberland Valley League schools Waynesboro Chambersburg Hagerstown Winchester Martinsburg agree on 1926 football schedule reversing last season's home and away pattern. Handley of Winchester opens October 9 at Waynesboro with Thanksgiving game against Martinsburg in Winchester. Basketball guarantees dropped with side payment to away team only if a game is not played.
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Cumberland Valley Athletic League
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Winchester
Martinsburg
Handley
Ramey
J. M. Jarman
Handley High
John Z. Zentmyer
Hagerstown High
J.F. Faust
Ph Shawkey
Chambersburg High
Incipal C. L. Johnson
Mr. Hoover
E.B. Church
Buckley
Martinsburg High
L. W. Burns
Heeerstown
Martinscork
Qari
Mandamus Writ Sought Against Roanoke Treasurer
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals hears an unusual case over Roanoke City treasurer Lawrence S. Davis seeking a mandamus to surrender the office. Frank Frantz’s election was voided, council later named him, while Davis is urged to serve another term. the hearing will feature a strong legal team and involves questions of eligibility and succession.
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Lawrence S. Davis
Roanoke
J.H. Frantz
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Frantz
Saunders
Davis
Kakast
C. Vernon Spratley
Roanoke Corporation Court
J. T. Ingleboy, Jr
Spratley
Mr. Davis
Supreme Court of Appeals
Joseph H. Chitwood
W. J. Henson
Martin & Wiliams
T. W. Harrison
Aubrey G. Weaver
Holman Willis
Winschester
Blanche Rover
Fairfax Seminary
Mrs. White
Henry M. White
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis District Club Meet Convenes At Charlottesville
The Kiwanis Clubs of the Capital District conclude a conference in Charlottesville with attendance from most of the district 44 clubs. Sessions opened in Madison Hall at the University of Virginia led by the Charlottesville club president and featured singing by Jee Ballantyne of Wilmington and an invocation by W F P Gilbert of Radford. District Governor Herle B E Towner of Baltimore was introduced by J Randall Caton Jr. of Aurora.
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Marion Orndoff
Andy Belll
Joss Oakes
Paul Beck
Charlottesville
Capital District
Madison Hall
University’ of Virginia
Charlottesville Club
Jee BE. Ballantyne
Wilmington
W. F P. Gilbert
Radford
Goyvernor Herle BE. Towner
Baltimore
Walter Baker
F.C. Lantyne
First Methodist Church
District Kiwanis Holds Large Conference in Madison
The Madison conference featured keynote by district governor Merle E Towner and a talk by Fred C W Parker of Chicago as district committees were confirmed. Officers named include Governor Merle E Towner Immediate Past Governor J Randall Caton Lieutenant Governors Conley Glass Gilbert and F D Lawrence and Secretary Treasurer Robert R Turner.
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Eeenowner
Fred C. W. Parker
Tcago
International
Kiwanis
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Rielva
Merle E. Towner
Balimore
J. Ranedall Caton
Jdr
Alexandria
Conley
Frederick
Glass
Lynchburg
A Gilbert
Radford
F. D. Lawrence
Portsmouth
Robert R. Turner
Norfolk
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Throne
Prem
Broadway
Gloria Gould
Embassy Theatre
Mae Murray
John Gilbert
Paris
The
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Goolidge
Water ‘St
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V.A
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Mandamus
Roanoke, Va
KOTEX
Kiwanis Clubs
Merley. Towner
Keister
W. Adams
North Braddock Street
C. I Brumback
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