Funds diverted from teachers charged in Virginia speech
State Senator Barr P. Harrison condemned legislative moves to boost liquor taxes while claiming funds intended for public schools were siphoned off. He cited teacher pay as too low and accused lawmakers of misallocating revenues to noneducation items amid Virginia’s tax policy.
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Harrison
Barr P. Harrison
Virginia
State Board of Education
Pracly
Richmond
Governor's Office
Comptroller’s Office
Department of Public Welfare
Monty Green features in American Mercury article
Meigs M. O. Green in Winchester produced a piece on Col. Hubert Fauntleroy Julian, Harlem’s Black Eagle, published in the February issue of American Mercury. The story highlights Julian’s daring career, its Nazi duel challenge, and Green’s aviation journalism career spanning New York, California, Hawaii, and Latin America.
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Meigs M.ostories
Monty
Green
Americas
Col
Hubert Fauntleroy Julian
Harlem
Black Eagle
American Mercury
Melvin Green
South Washington Street
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Academy
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Institute of Learning
New York City
California
Hawaii
South
Central America
North American
Alliance
Newsweek
Julian
Joe Louis
Nazi Reichsmarshal
Herman Goering
Goering
Washington
Germany
English Channel
Haile Selassie
Guerine
The
Mercury
Esch-Hughes Non Poisonous Match Act Passed in 1912
The Esch-Hughes Non Poisonous Match Act was enacted in 1912. It imposed a two cent per hundred tax on matches containing white phosphorus, making the use of this material commercially impossible.
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Esch-Hughes
Naval Base Fire Probed and Dismantling Underway
Civilian wrecking crews pushed into the central wing of the Administrative Building at the naval base as a board led by Capt. H. E. Kays investigates the Sunday blaze that damaged the district, with losses rising to more than 350000. Admiral Taussig and Cmdr Macklin discount saboteur theories as crews clear debris under arc lights.
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Norfolk
Naval Operating Base
Joseph K. Taussig
Norfolk Naval District
Macklin
Admiral Taussig
H. E. Kays
John 8. Roberts
E. T. Gresham
Navy Department
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Washington
Population trend in Ireland shows decline due to emigration
The population of Ireland has reclined in recent years because of emigration. It was estimated at 2,934,000 in 1939, down from 3,139,688 in 1911.
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Ireland
Bire
Co. H. A
Mission meeting studies foreign and home outreach
An all day Presbyterian mission meeting featured devotional led by Mrs R Bruce Slonaker and talks by Rev Leslie H Patterson on industrial missions. Mrs Herman Womeldorf outlined needs and opportunities in the South and in foreign fields. Mrs H Clay deGrange reviewed the mission book Sent From God. Seventy five members attended and the missions offering totaled 275 dollars 75 cents, expected to grow after weather improved.
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R. Bruce Slonaker
Leslie H. Patterson
Home Missions
Monsomery Presbytery
Patterson
South
Virginia
Union
Henry Ford
Womeldorf
Herman Womeldorf
Presbyterian Church
South Aand
Manford
George Gutzke
H. Clay deGrange
Ronald Wilson
School Issue To Be Settled Tuesday
Community meeting in Clarke county discusses school needs and a proposed Boyce Junior High. Leaders credit the P T A with local achievements while debating a new central high school and potential district restructuring. Officials favor a single strong school at Boyce and careful building oversight given cracks and structural concerns.
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Boyce
Double Tollgate
Milldale
Greenway
Chapel Districts
Albert Purcell
P.T. A
S. M. Lane
P.T. A. and Taxpayers’ Committee
Joe Casey
Clarence Glasscock
Clarke County
Boyce School
Chapel
Battletown
Longmarsh
Lane
Carr
Clay Carr
Clarke
John Hardesty
B. B. Mackay
C. H. Iden
Ed. Lee
Will Fenton
Inquiring Reporter on U S Aid to Britain in War
Readers offer views on aiding Great Britain while avoiding full belligerent status. Carl Sundin favors aid to the limit of resources except manpower and urges strength for any outcome. Alvin S Pennypacker warns against weakening defenses. Mrs Jolliffe wants all but soldiers.
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Carl Sundin
England
Alvin
Pennypacker
Enlistments Reported From Winchester Office
New army enlistments announced at the Winchester recruiting office include Francis A Painter Ermine F Painter and Rumsey L Heare for the 111th Infantry and Medical Department, Ralph C Keller for the Air Corps, James G Ralls for the 99th Field Artillery, and Michael F Clinedinst and Paul H Cooley for the Air Corps. All reported to their stations. Sergeant Likar notes demand for applicants with high school education or technical experience and says some branches have elementary education requirements with vacancies. He emphasizes applying promptly for Air Corps paths and training opportunities.
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Winchester
Francis A
Ermine F. Painter
Charles Town
W. Va
Rumsey L. Heare
Summit Point
Lth Infantry
Fort Jay
N. Y
Ralph C. Keller
Martinsburg
Bolling Field
D. C
James G. Ralls
Orlean
99Th Field Artillery
Edgewood Arsenal
Michael F. Clinedinst
Paul H. Cooley
Edinburg
Air Corps
Lowery Field
Colorado
Likar
About 100 Expected At Institute At Frederick
Approximately 100 persons are expected to attend the annual institute to be held at the Ederick county courthouse tomorrow. Harry Moore and M E Coe are among those expected to address the meeting which starts at 9 30 o clock. Marvin Shaffer and Sam Cox are also listed. Home Demonstration Club members of Frederick county will host a free luncheon at noon at the Northern Virginia Power Company building.
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Ga Institute
Theederick County
Harry Moore
M. E. Coe
Marvin Shaffer
Shenandoah County
Sam Cox
Rockingham County
Frederick County
Northern Virginia Power Company
Kitchen Pets In Easy Stitchery Pattern 6841
A pattern note invites crafters to obtain Pattern 6841 a transfer design of seven motifs averaging 5 by 8 inches. Includes materials and stitch illustrations. Send ten cents to Winchester Dept 259 W 14th St New York NY with name address and pattern number.
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Winchester Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
New Power Contract Approved
At a special meeting the Middletown Town Council approved a 5-year contract with Northern Virginia Power Company allowing all night lighting and replacing older bulbs. The contract begins February 1 and adds about 101 dollars yearly for the town. The council also discussed buying firefighting equipment and requested permission to use a 300 dollar League loan, with funds to be set aside strictly for a fire engine and potential future fund increases.
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Middletown
Northern Virginia Power Company
Oe League
Answers to Today’s Quiz
Answers printed on page 4 list names and items: Jeanne Engels. Treasury 1. Kenneth rts. Interstate Commerce Commission. Relativity. Daniel W. Bell. Thomas Jefferson. Williamsburg. The 1820s. Cowboy.
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Jeanne Engels
Treasury
Kenneth Rts
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Relativity
Daniel W. Bell
Thomas Jefferson
Williamsburg
Cowboy
Flying Cloud clipper ship built in Boston by McKay
The clipper Flying Cloud was built in Boston by Donald McKay. It sailed from New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn in nine days. The voyage broke speed records for the era.
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Boston
Mass
Donald McKay
New York
San Francisco
Prevent Cold Ills with Early Vicks Va Tro Nol Use
Early use of Vicks Va Tro Nol nasal drops is advised at first sneeze or nasal irritation to support natural defenses against colds. The guidance also emphasizes rest, simple meals, hydration, and avoiding excesses to stay healthy.
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Amil
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Strasburg
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Order OF the Golden Rule
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W. Boscawen St
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Pennsylvania Shipyards
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Texas
U. S. Maritime Commission
Audrey Louise Jones
Jesse Jones
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Great Britain
Ethel Jolliffe
Berryville
Rees
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Brooks
Winchester Star
Saureau
Washington, D. C
Just Phone
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National Ave
Goodrich Truck Tires
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Winchester, Fla
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