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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1939

Page

7

New Deal Foes Rally Behind Battle Lines In Senate

Senate Republicans unite to push the relief appropriation at 725 million dollars, arguing to limit WPA funding. Some GOP members favor a later increase to 875 million if needed, while McNary signals willingness to raise funds only if current relief is exhausted before June 30. Conservative Democrats and Vice President Garner back economy measures as parties brace for a tight vote.

Washington Senate Republicans United House Roosevelt Borah Idaho Frazier North Dakota Davis Pennsylvania McNary Oregon Garner

Relief funding fight shapes Senate votes over 725 million

Amid a tense relief debate, administration allies including Joseph B. Keenan push for 875 million while opponents back 725 million. Senators Barkley and Adams clash on expected margins as Byrnes Taft and McKellar offer competing roll forecasts. House debates defense funding and Guam base plans with Vinson promising full disclosure. Roosevelt cautions Guam need not imply island fortification.

Joseph B. Keenan White House Capitol Hill Barkley Kentucky Roosevelt Adams McKellar D-Tenn Byrnes D-Sc Taft Ohio Senate House House Naval Vinson D-Ga Pacific Guam Tokyo

Musical Treat At Stephenson Church

A singing concert at Stephenson Church is planned for next Sunday at 7:30 pm. Notable performers include Miss Mary Lou Steele and several Winchester residents along with Mrs Ellis Yost of Bunker Hill.

Stephenson Stephenson Church Mary Lou Steele Harold Rowe John Over Charles R. Anderson Emory Latrick Peter Yates Brinton Eula Affleck Winchester Ellis Yost Bunker. Hill Brucetown

Sine and White Take Lead in Health Center Doubles

Sine and White moved into first place in the Health Center Mixed Doubles league by defeating Berry and Hawthorne twice. Virginia Butsler posted 124 and Helen Berry 347 for the women while Crow and Burch topped men with 134 games. former high 384 series. Standings show Line-White leading with 4 2, followed by several 4 2 and 3 3 records.

Berry and Hawthorne Sine and White Health Center Virginia Butsler Helen Berry Crow Burch Lee Berry-Hawthorne Sendiver-Hartman Sir

Convicted of Writing Annoying Letters to Roosevelt

NEW YORK January 25. Lester D. O'Dell 35 was convicted in special sessions court of writing annoying letters to President Roosevelt to collect 1400 in commissions claimed for raising 5075 for the Roosevelt campaign in 1932. He testified he was a Virginia licensed clergyman at 14 and was sent to Bellevue Hospital for observation. No sentencing date was set.

New York Lester D. O'Dell Special Sessions Roosevelt O'Dell Virginia Bellevue Hospital

Night Hawk at the Palace Theatre Thursday

Bob Livingston and Jane Travis with Robert Armstrong star in The Night Hawk at the Palace Theatre Thursday. A chilling tale of a man who stalks victims like a predatory beast. Also on screen a Fox News Reel and a cartoon.

Bob’ Livingston Jane ‘Travis Robert Armstrong Palace Theatre Fox News

Rival unions split fate of CIO UAW in Detroit

The CIO opposed Martin loses control as Sid ney Hillmann and Philip Murray back anti Martin faction. Martin vows battle, hints at resignation if CIO stance solidifies, while R J Thomas becomes acting president after suspending 15 board members.

Detroit Cio-United Automobile Workers CIO UAW Martin Jo L. Lewis Congress of Industrial Organizations Sidney Hillmann Philip Murray Auto Union Lewis American Federation of Labor Hillman Murray anti-Martin R. J. Thomas Hillmann Washington

Senate Debates $725 Million Relief Bill On Capitol Hill

Senate continues debate on a 725 million relief bill with House speeches, naval base and rail hearings underway, and possible impeachment action against Secretary Perkins. Yesterday the Senate began relief discussions as President urged reorganizing the communications commission. Representative Thomas of New Jersey proposed a plan involving Secretary Perkins.

Associated Press Today Senate HOUSE Naval Committee Interstate Commerce Committee Judiciary Committee Perkins Communications Commission Rep Thomas

Treasury Receipts and Debt Increase Reported

The Treasury on January 23 shows receipts of 16 032 129 99 dollars and expenditures of 39 310 342 79 dollars. Gross debt stands at 39 574 626 659 52 dollars, up by 6 138 992 35 dollars from the prior day.

Washington Treasury

Chapman Motor Co Offers Used Cars at Low Prices

Good used cars at good low prices offered by Chapman Motor Co at 126 S. Loudoun St. Cars listed include 35 Pontiacs 35 Plymouths 35 Buicks and 35 Fords. Bold ad promotes affordable options and local dealership inventory.

Chapman Motor CO S. Loudoun St Valley Wrecking CO Martinsburg

Recruits Celebrate Baseball Hall Of Fame Centennial In Cooperstown

In Cooperstown New York three new Hall of Fame electees George Sisler Eddie Collins and Wee Willie Keeler joined the century celebration as ballots reached a new high of 274 with ten candidates named. Sisler led with 235 votes Collins 213 and Keeler 207 as the writers added 12 inductees and seven pioneers.

Drew Middleton New York Cooperstown N. Y George Sisler Eddie Collins Wee Willie Keeler Abner Coupleday Sisler Collins Keeler Hall of Fame Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Honus Wagner Christy Mathewson Walter Johnson Napoleon Lajoie Tris Speaker Cy Young Grover Cleveland Alexan Baltimore Hughey Jennings McGraw Wilbert Robinson Hugh Duffy Colins Boston Red Sox University of Michigan St. Louis Browns

Glenn Burch Announces Run for Clarke County Commissioner of Revenue

Berryville Virginia January 25 J Glenn Burch proprietor of the Boyce Garage and director of the Bank of Clarke County announced his candidacy as a Democrat for Clarke County Commissioner of Revenue subject to the August primary He revealed at the same time

Berryville J. Glenn Burch Boyce The Bank of Clarke County

Local races see two candidates for office after declarations

A reliable source says a deputy named Mel Wisecarver is a candidate if elected. Thomas who has not declared re election yet will do so soon. With Mr Burch's agreement, two candidates now seek the office alongside Harvey Fishpaw the stock dealer and farmer who entered the race last week.

Wee Mel Mue Omas Burch Ani Harvey Fishpaw

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