Leaders Weigh Ways to curb holding companies profits in war
Washington officials hear from two financiers on curbing holding companies and draining war profits. Richard Whitney urges a clear policy on listing holding securities, while Bernard Baruch calls for broader tax bases to curb profiteering. Other measures include extending trade pact authority and addressing farm tenancy.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Railroad Investigating Committee
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Bernard M. Baruch
New York
House Military Committee
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
President's Birthday Ball aids infantile paralysis victims
MA Winchester sponsors a nation wide fundraiser slogan Dance that others may walk for the President's Birthday Balls. Friday night Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties join at George Washington to support care and rehabilitation for children stricken by infantile paralysis. Proceeds help those unable to afford treatment.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
George Washington
Chicken and Oyster Supper at Paxton Chapel
The Home Demonstration Club hosts a chicken and oyster supper on Friday January 29 from 6 to 10 pm at Paxton Chapel. Tickets are 35 cents. Proceeds support club activities.
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Paxton Chapel
Price
Homemonstration Club
Hundred Acres Farm Land To Be Sold At Middletown
The north end of the W. E. Cooley farm along Valley Pike near Middletown will be sold at auction on Saturday January 30 in front of the Court House. Auctioneer notes the sale date and location. Proceeds go to settle estate matters.
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W. E. Cooley
Valley Pike
Middletown
Court House
Union Organizers Hurt In GM City Clashes
Belligerent crowds injured three United Automobile Workers organizers in Bay City and Saginaw as they campaigned among General Motors workers. John Mayo, missing after a Saginaw clash, later returned to Detroit. Police and state troopers searched for Mayo while other organizers were hospitalized in Flint.
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Washington
Perkins
Anderson
Ind
United Automobile Workers
General Motors Corporation
John Porter
Detroit
United Automobile Workers of America
Bay City
Saginaw
Flint
General Motors
John Mayo
Pittsburgh
Lansing
Robert Travis
Mayo
William Bloom
Genesee County
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Walter Reuther
Isolation Plan Pressed to Block Spain’s War Spread
International negotiators urged a neutral blockade of Spanish coasts to stop the war fever from spreading. Four powers prepared patrols in the Mediterranean with Britain as umpire and Soviet ships expected later. Madrid forces claimed a dawn victory on the western outskirts of the city.
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Associated Press
Spain
Europe
London
Mediterranean
Madrid
Portugal
Britain
Jose Miaja
West Park Hill
University
Infant Dies of Flu at Ten Days Old
Patricia N. Good died last night of influenza at ten days old. She was daughter of Fred and Frances Forman Good of 532 12 Fairmont Avenue, born January 18, 1937. Survivors include her parents and sister Louis V. Good. Funeral set for tomorrow at 11 o'clock. final details pending.
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Patricia N. Good
Fred
Frances Forman Good
Fairmont Avenue
Louis V. Good
Governor Murphy vows to curb violence amid GM strikes
Detroit January 28 Governor Frank Murphy told a Flint alliance delegation that the state cannot guarantee workers full protection to and from work. He urged forbearance as national guardsmen arrived after riots near Fisher Body, noting no violence since. The Flint group pressed for a yes or no answer on protection.
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Detroit
Frank Murphy
General Motors
Flint Alliance
S. A. Rasbach
Flint
Buick
Murphy
Rasbach
Fisher Body Company
Truck Load Of Coal Upsets On Berryville Turnpike
A coal truck on the Berryville turnpike five miles east of Winchester overturned after a front tire blew out this morning. The truck crashed through a fence into a field and overturned. It was brought to Winchester for repair. the driver was not learned and uninjured.
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Berryville Turnpike
Winchester
Welfare Office Offers Free Consultation On Insurance Scams
City and Public Welfare officials move to end alleged mis representation of weekly pay life policies sold to low income residents. The Poor Committee and city leaders approve a program for check ups on complaints about unpaid sick benefits, high costs, and pressure to lapse policies. The state Insurance Commission backs enforcement and the Winchester Public Welfare Department provides free consultations.
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Department of Public Welfare
Poor Committee of Common Council
A. Lee Coble
C. Douglas Barnett
Ralph B. Snapp
Field
Nan Keating McGrail
State Insurance Commission
Winchester Public Welfare Department
Dr Frost to Speak to Frederick County Teachers
Dr N B Frost of Peabody College Nashville has accepted to address Frederick county teachers Saturday February 13 at Handley Library auditorium at 2 o clock. He heads Rural Education at Peabody and is an authority on rural schools. He will also speak to teachers in Warren and Rappahannock counties likely at Front Royal. Miss Anne Starling reports the meeting replaces the grammar grade group session. She will join a Frederick county tour to Warren county tomorrow.
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N. B. Frost
Peabody College
Nashville
Tenn
Frederick County
Anne Starling
Frost
Third Check Is Forwarded to Red Cross Effort
The Winchester Frederick chapter of the Red Cross reports progress in flood relief across the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. A third $280 check was sent to National Headquarters in Washington DC, bringing Winchester and Frederick county contributions to 840 dollars with 560 dollars still needed. Volunteers continue to respond with food clothing and funds, including a carload of apples donated by local orchardists.
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Winchester-Frederick
The
Red Cross
Ohio
Mississippi
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Frederick County
Frederick
Clarke County
Old Prison Probed for Hidden Convict Remains
A historic penitentiary is being surveyed for potential undiscovered remains of deceased inmates. Researchers and preservationists coordinate excavations and archival reviews to identify possible grave sites and document past conditions.
Flood Devastation and Prison Riots Near Frankfort
Dirty flood waters receded as a 135 year old Kentucky prison faced riot damage. Gov. Chandler described the scene as a horror hole with inmates evacuated after three days of chaos. Officials and guards searched for missing bodies as waters lingered in the ruined blocks.
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Frankfort
A. B. Chandler
National Guard
Chandler
English
Supervisors to Convene on County Clerk Office Improvements
Frederick County supervisors plan a special meeting to review plans for expanding the county clerk’s office. Proposals include a building addition to house clerk records and county treasurer facilities, with bids from F. O. Trum for 24 656.80 and J. W. Newcome for 22 725 with stone-excavation caveats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
F. O. Trum
Martinsburg
J. W. Newcome
Winchester
Elizabeth Farrar
Forty Persons Attend Middletown Soil Lecture
Forty Frederick County residents attended a talk by H L Dunton assistant agronomist at Middletown High School Agricultural Building in Virginia. He urged use of best lime and fertilizer grades and stressed crop rotation and permanent pasturage while visiting the county to review results of VA demonstrations.
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Frederick County
H. L. Dunton
Middletown
Dunton
Virginia Experiment Station
T. V A
Monay
Square Dance at The Golden Slipper Jan 30
Couples and ladies only no stags at The Golden Slipper on Saturday January 30 hosted by G M Frye proprietor. Local event ad listing venue and organizer for dancers seeking an evening social.
Oyster Supper Notice at South End Hose Co
Oyster supper scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday February 2 and 3 at South End Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary. Proceeds support auxiliary activities and community firefighting efforts. Tickets and details available from auxiliary members.
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South End Hose Co
Army Plane Falls In Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains
A United States Army airplane crashed in the Blue Ridge mountains near Front Royal Warren County Virginia after a drizzle and ice formed on the wings. Remount Depot officers rushed to the scene with ambulances and troops while no casualties or origin details were immediately confirmed.
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Army Plane
Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountain
Warren County
Winchester
Front Royal
United States
Remount
Flint Hill
Louisville Flood Notes Funds Pouring In
The Red Cross reports flood relief contributions totaling 2 831 361 dollars and seeks 10 million. Major gifts include 25 000 from J P Morgan and Company and 25 000 from United Fruit Company of Boston. The Japanese Red Cross offered assistance.
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Washington
Red Cross
J. P. Morgan and Company
United Fruit Company of
Boston
New York Stock Exchange
Japanese Red Cross
Delegates donate a day’s pay to flood relief
In Annapolis the House of Delegates voted unanimously to contribute a day’s pay to the Red Cross for midwestern flood victims. Desk officers were included at their request. In Charleston a flood camp reports a man naming himself Refugee Jones, claiming birth during the 1912 flood.
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Annapolis
House of Delegates
Red Cross
Middle West
House
Jones
Charleston
A Neare
How To Get To Hotel
A peculiar access path to the Brown Hotel in Louisville is described. Pedestrians must use a narrow Chestnut alley, climb a fire escape, cross an iron fence via a ladder, traverse a half block avoiding puddles, then enter a catwalk leading to the rear kitchen area.
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Louisville
Brown Hotel
Chestnut
Water main project advances on Cork and Stewart streets
City crews have been installing a 10 inch main on Cork street from Shenandoah Valley Academy to Stewart street to replace a 4 inch line. A 12 inch main will run from Stewart to Loudoun street. The Courtfield avenue work is nearly finished.
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Cork Street
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Stewart Street
Stewart
Loudoun Street
Courtfield Avenue
College Club Presents Program at White Hall School
The Shenandoah College Club of Winchester will present a program at White Hall School on Friday night at 8 o clock. Participants include Mrs. Sadie Hamrick Miss Anna Karicofe Fremont Dick William O Baugh Jr the Winchester Male Quartet John Hottel and others.
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Shenandoah College Club of
Winchester
White Hall School
Sadie Hamrick
Anna Karicofe
Fremont Dick
William O'Baugh, Jr
John Hottel
Baby Contest Standings at Palace Theatre Display
The Golden Glow continues to lead the Baby Popularity Contest while A C Oates rises to second, pushing Parker's Grocery from the top ranks. Images of the babies will be shown at the Palace Theatre today as of 10 AM standings listing Golden Glow 149540 and many local entrants with varied scores.
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Golden Glow
A. C. Oates
Parker's
Palace Theatre
Ohio River Flood Crest and Louisville Toll Rise
As the Ohio River crest falls toward the Mississippi, officials report 293 known dead, over a million homeless, and property losses over 400 million dollars. Red Cross evacuations rise in Paducah, with 650 people moved in Mound City and levee threats along the Mississippi. Craig cautions evacuation remains unlikely though main levees will face a tough fight.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Mississippi
Paducah
Red Cross
Rac
Chat Rhodes
Ignresse
Ie BP
Poe
Mound City
CCC
Mississippi River
Melwood
Arkansas
Louisville
Tennessee
Tiptonville
Cairo
Bird’s Point
New Madrid
Deep South
Washington, D. C
Craig
Malin Craig
United States Army
Memphis
New Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
Pittsburgh
Derby
Neville Miller
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Congressional Problers
Whitney
Senate
House Ways and Means
Senate Civil Liberties
Toledo, Ohio
M. L. Wilson
House Agriculture Committee
Association of American Railroads
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Evening Star
Welfare Office
Dr. Frost
Peabody
Chandler Szys
Frankfort Penitentiary
G.M. Frye, Prop
Jordan Brown Orchard
Warren
Rappahannock
Fauquier
Wolf River
College Club
Pine Motor
Oates
Pingley & Carper
Parker’s Grocery
Consumers Utilities
John S. Miller
Hodgson & Brown
Sanitary
Rite Wey
Bsweasey Ee
Standard Filling Station
Moling & Cather
Buncutter Tire
Rhodes Drug Store
Blue & Gray
Jolliffe’s Studio
River
Cincinnati
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