Roosevelt Says Guam Fortification Not Assured
President Roosevelt voiced support for a $5,000,000 defense authorization for Guam but said it did not guarantee fortification. He distinguished authorization from appropriation and noted world conditions could change the plan. He cited harbor deepening, barracks, and improved landing facilities as the scope.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Guam
Congress
Panama Canal Zone
House Military Committee
George C. Marshall
George W. Strong
General Staff
Canal
Republic of Panama
Panama
Rev Wagner to Speak at 45th Charley Rouss Banquet
The Rev P Rowland pastor of the First Baptist Church Norfolk Va accepted invitation to speak at the 45th annual Charley Rouss Fire Company banquet to be held Monday February 13 at 8 pm Burr Harrison chairs the speakers committee and Rev Robert A Whitten announced the plan Also noted is a memorial service on February 12 at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church in Winchester in honor of Charles Broadway Rouss with Rev Whitten delivering the sermon and other city ministers taking part.
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P. Rowland
First Baptist Church
Norfolk
Burr P. Harrison
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Harrison
Fire Company
Robert A. Whitten
Winchester
Charles Broadway Rouss
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mr. Whitten
Confederate Flag Still Flies Over City Hall Mast
The Confederate flag remains atop the city hall mast as residents note the flag’s presence may echo Civil War era symbolism. Readers link the flag to Gen. Robert E. Lee’s birthday observed yesterday and Gen. Stonewall Jackson’s birthday tomorrow, suggesting a one day carryover for the Lost Cause.
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Winchester
Johnny Red
Robert E. Lee
Thomas
Stonewall” Jackson
Lost Cause
Open Letter Urges City Hall to Clear Ice From Sidewalks
An elderly reader asks city executives to remove the icy coating from sidewalks on the north and east of City Hall to improve safety for walkers. She notes the slick pavement endangers older residents and asks for action rather than complaint.
Historic Canal Restoration Under CCC Effort
Robert Fechner announced 400 Civilian Conservation Corps workers are restoring the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal as a recreational waterway. Camps near Cabin John, Maryland, clear trees from the bed between Little Falls and Seneca and plan towpath rebuilding with silt for fill. The project may take three to five years with work across 22 miles Georgetown to Seneca and includes Carderock picnic area and native plantings.
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Washington
Robert Fechner
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Cabin John
Montgomery County
National Park Service
Little Falls
Seneca
Fechner
Georgetown
Carderock
Money to send at 5 percent interest notice
Special price ad lists Margaret L Hodgson and funds to be sent at 5 percent interest. Attorney Herbert S Larrick is named. Dates shown include January 16 18 20 with periods. The fragment outlines a financial offer or loan notice in a 1920s newspaper style.
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Herbert S. Larrick
White House letters tie WPA funding to Congress
The White House sent hundreds of letters signed by Stephen Early to relief correspondents to pressure Congress over WPA funding. They reiterate the President’s request of 875 million dollars after House cuts of 150 million and possible larger reductions by senators.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Stephen Early
Roosevelt
House
Stars of Radio Talking Strike
In New York 1200 AFRA members vote unanimously to strike if called by the national body. Ballots are planned in Chicago Los Angeles and San Francisco with votes scheduled tonight tomorrow and Sunday. Wage scales proposed include 15 25 35 for 15 30 and 60 minute broadcasts plus 6 an hour.
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New York
American Federation of Radio Artists
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cantor
Eddie Cantor
Federation
Jack Benny
Bing Crosby
Phil Baker
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
APRA
Government Loans on Cotton Depressing Prices Stage Debate
Washington January 20 The government lent nearly 500 million dollars in 11 million bales of cotton and now faces demands for return to farmers. A bloc of senators from cotton states weighs action led by Senator Smith to press a unified stance. Southern senators say government loans depress prices and hinder future South farm programs.
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Washington
Smith
D-S. C
Senate Agriculture Saither
Robbing Bonds of Their Dignity Stirring Maryland Debate
In Baltimore on January 20, the state roads commission debates the new $711,000 construction bond issue featuring two engraved female figures in revealing veils. Auditor William A. Codd notes vignettes were designed to deter reproduction and may seem too frivolous. Engravings cost $1,000 per copy and yield 34 of 1 percent interest.
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Baltimore
State Roads Commission
William A. Codd
Auto Union Split Opens in Detroit
In Detroit on January 20 CIO United Auto Workers faces a split with dual conventions planned for March. President Homer Martin suspends 15 of 24 international executive board members and locks them out of headquarters while the remainder pledge final fair arrangements for a Cleveland convention. Martin’s foes condemn the actions saying a madman surrounded by gangsters cannot rule the union.
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Detroit
CIO
United Automobile Workers’ Union
Homer Martin
International Executive Board
Martin
Cleveland
UAW
Newborn Lamb Reaches 21 Pounds at Birth Near Well Town
Eston Franks reports a Hampshire ewe delivered a 21 pound five ounce lamb yesterday, the largest at birth he has seen in ten years of sheep farming. He notes average lambs weigh 6 to 8 pounds and cites prior examples rarely over 12 to 14 pounds. Franks invites observers four miles from the city on Well Town Pike at the old Chamberlain property to witness the remarkable lamb.
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Eston Franks
Hampshire
Franks
Welltown Pike
Old Chamberlain
Veteran sports writer Shannon dies in Florida drowning
The body of Paul Shannon, 64, veteran Boston sports writer, was recovered early today from Pass-A-Grille Bay near St. Petersburg. Magistrate John T. Fisher said Shannon likely fell from a seawall on the bay front in an accidental drowning.
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ST. Petebburg
Fla
Paul Shannon
Boston
Pass-A-Grille Bay
Here
John T. Fisher
Shannon
Bayfront
90 Percent Of Carter Estate Divided By Court Order
Judge H W Bertram presided in Harrisonburg Va over the chancery settlement of the Shirley Carter estate. An order directs 90 percent of the amount due each beneficiary be distributed, with assets valued at 606014.19 and debts taxes and fees totaling 123830.99 leaving 482183.20 for distribution. The remaining 10 percent is held pending review of federal and state estate and inheritance tax payments totaling 125504. The executor has paid 95444.90 to the U S Commissioner and 30059.37 to Virginia authorities. Final tax approval will determine the held balance.
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H. W. Bertram
Harrisonburg
Shirley Carter
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
U. S
Britain arms police to guard power, water sites after bombs
London reports Britain authorizes armed police across England Scotland and Wales to guard power and water facilities after terrorist bombings. The move follows an explosion near Tralee in Ireland aimed at Prime Ministerial heir Frank Chamberlain. Royal Ulster Constabulary boosts patrols with 15 000 armed officers as cabinet leaders consider London talks.
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London
Great Britain
Tralee
Ireland
Frank Chamberlain
British Isles
Irish Republican Army
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Northern Ireland
Ulster
England
Scotland
Wales
America Nearer Rocks Than Ever Warns Babson on Spendthrifts
Roger W. Babson from Babson Park Mass warns that public spending in a democracy continually rises and threatens personal liberty. He argues vested interests push spending as power utilities and franchises do, urging voters to be informed and prudent. note continues on page 7.
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America
Babson
Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Schacht Removed As Reichsbank Head Succeeded By Walter Funk
Berlin dispatch reports German government informed American negotiators that talks on Jewish emigration led by Hjalmar Schacht were discontinued. Hitler replaced Schacht with Walter Funk, causing a rupture in refugee talks and signaling tighter Nazi control over the Reichsbank and emigration plans.
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Schacht
Walter Funk
U.S
Balkans
Berlin
Hjalmar Schacht
Reichsbank
Hitler
Dr. Schacht
Germany
George Rublee
Inter-Governmental Refugee Committee
Refugee Committee
Rotund Walter Funk
Reichsfuehrer
Widows Friends Encampment Installs Officers in Middletown
At Odd Fellows Hall in Middletown the Widows Friend Encampment No. 11 installed its officers for the year. District Deputy Grand Patriarch John Cameron supervised the ceremony with his staff. The roster includes Patriarchs W. & Edgaria, Bee Taylor as Senior Warden, Everett Kline Recording Scribe, C. L. Wright Financial Scribe, J. C. Kline Treasurer, and others. An oyster fry followed with three Front Royal visitors attending.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Middletown
Widows Friend
Winchester
Stephens City
John Cameron
Patriapeh
Edgaria
Ink Bee Taylor Barr
Everett Kline
C. L. Wright
J. C. Kline
W. R. Campbell
Stanley Hoke
Outside Sentinel
George Reading
Inside Sentinel
Harry Meister
O. B. Willey
Harry Brill
C. B. Stickley
George Bywaters
Co. L. Wright
Front Royal
Charming Girl Weyant Named Heir in Ruppert Will
New York January 20. Helen Winthrope Weyant also known as Winthrope Wayne named one of three chief beneficiaries of Col Jacob Ruppert's will. Ruppert owner of the New York Yankees valued his fortune at 30 to 70 million dollars. Other principal heirs are Helen Sill and Ruth Rita Silleck, Ruppert's nieces. The 71 year old bachelor died Friday at his Fifth Avenue home after a prolonged illness.
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New York
Pii
Helen Winthrope Weyant
Jacob Ruppert
New York Yankees
Helen Sill
Ruth Rita Silleck
Col. Ruppert
Fifth Avenue
Winthrope Wayne
Byron Clark, Jr
Col Ruppert
Chorus Equity
AFL
Sister-In-Law of Hitler Summoned
Mrs Bridget Hitler, Irish-born sister-in-law of Adolf Hitler, was summoned to a London police court for non-payment of taxes totaling 45 dollars. She promised to pay within six weeks. She separated from Alois Hitler in 1914 and married him in Dublin in 1911. Alois later ran a cafe in Berlin.
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London
Bridget Hitler
Germany
Fuehrer
Garden Fresh Frozen Lima Beans 28c Pack
A Pure Food Store listing promotes garden fresh frosted lima beans sold in a 28 cent package. No waste or shelling required and the pack serves five.
U D C Prizes Awarded At Turner Ashby Chapter Event
Members and friends of Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy gathered at the home of Mrs. Willian Colbert to honor Robert E. Lee. Miss Lillian Gatewood won first prize for a historically themed reading. Vance Bourjaily placed second. Shirley Williams and Farley Massey received honorable mention. First prize was a copy of And Tell of Time by Laura Krey, second prize a silk Confederate flag.
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Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Willian Colbert
West Leicester Street
Robert Edward Lee
Lillian Gatewood
Vance Bourjaily
Handley High School
Miss Gatewood
Bourjailly
Shirley Williams
Farley Massey
Herbert Larrick
Laura Krey
Robinson Buckner
Lee
Reichsbank reshuffle as Funk named successor to Schacht
Germany's Reichsbank chief Hjalmar Schacht is relieved of the post and economist Walter Funk is named to succeed him for four years. Schacht remains in cabinet without portfolio with special tasks announced. The move aims to unify economic leadership amid plans to build a greater Germany.
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Hitler
Funk
Reichsbank
Schacht
Germany
United States
Two University Co-Eds Missing
Police searched for Joy Heaster of Salisbury Maryland and Joan Matheke of Newark New Jersey two Maryland coeds missing since Wednesday night. University president Dr H C Byrd expressed confidence they would return home soon and declined to comment further.
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College Park
University of
Dr. Byrd
Joy
Charles Elmer Heaster
Victor Lynn Transportation Company
Salisbury
Joan
Otto G. Matheke
Newark
Pardon Sparks Official Protest Over Wytheville Driver
Christiansburg January 20. Gov Price faced an open letter from Bentley Hite alleging the pardon of P F Campbell Wytheville on a drunk driving conviction undermines law enforcement and fair impartial enforcement. Campbell was convicted February 1938 and pardoned September 12 1938, then convicted again January 14 1939. Richmond January 20. The governor declined to comment. For rent house 407 Highlands Ave.
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Christiansburg
Hite
Price
Richmond
Commonwealth
Bentley Hite
Montgomery County
P. F. Campbell
Wytheville
Washington
Bake and Lunch Sale at Luther Church This Saturday
By reservations. Sunday at Tokus Inn. Phone 172413. Bake and lunch sale Saturday Jan 21 at 126 N Lyboun St starting 9:00 AM. Organized by Young Women's Bible Class Lutheran Church of...
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Tokus Inn
N. Lidoun St
Lutheran Church of
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