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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1934

Page

6

Herriot May Be Urged To Take Lead In France

Paris faces a political crisis after the Stavisky scandal toppled Chautemps. Lebrun invited Edouard Herriot to form a cabinet, but Doumergue declined due to age. Riots and demonstrations persist as factions seek a national unity ministry to address debts and governance.

Herriot France Paris Edouard Herriot Albert Lebrun Gaston Doumergue Governmnt Doumergue Lebrun Tournefeuille Tardieu Public Safety Bayonne Serge Stavisky Place de L’opera Cris

Handley Wrestlers Fall at Orange In Close Meet

Handley matmen, minus three regulars, battled Woodberry Forest at Orange Virginia. Lillis lost at 125 after a fast rally. Matches: 115 Hershberger drew Ehlinghaus. 125 Lillis fell to Hilliard. 135 Jones beat Johnson. 145 Claypool defeated Redmond. 155 Hill over Fries. 165 Brown over Williams. 175 Willis defeated Boone. Handley forfeited unlimited to Weed. extra 135 match Birmingham vs Payne drawn.

Handley Matmen Growlers Granters Woodberry Forest Military Academy Orange Lillis Handley Redmond Washington and Lee High School Ballston Hershberger Ehringhaus Hilliard Jones Johnson Claypool Hill Fries Brown Williams Willis Boone Birmingham Payne Denton V. M. TI

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Tonic

In a Richmond Virginia testimonial William C Stover reports recovering health and appetite after using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. He says weight returned and he stayed well since finishing a few bottles. Also advertised are various tonics and tablets priced at 50 cents to 1 dollar.

Dr. Pierce Wm. C. Stover Richmond Golden Medical TV

Grace Methodist Church Joint Supper Brings Fraternal Unity

About 75 members of Grace Methodist Church in Middletown Virginia attended a Saturday night supper hosted by the men’s bible class for the women’s class. The event featured a pastor hosted program with prayers and multiple musical numbers and readings.

Middletown Grace Methodist Church W. P. Saunders Mr. Saunders E. R. Sperry Hannah Walters Gordon Keith Edward Good Pete Odgen Claude Carper W. A. Everly Leslie Wright J. P. Everly R. J. Rinker

Italian Mail Plane Crashes on Brazil Beach

An Italian trans-Atlantic air mail plane crashed on a beach 12 miles south of Portaleza Brazil. Four Italian fliers were aboard. three are reported to have survived with rescue teams assembling while a Pan American plane relayed the incident. The ship left Rome Saturday and was bound for Buenos Aires.

Associated Press Portaleza Brazil Italy Here Pan-American Airways Bert Saurs American Air Line United States Sk Ae Oot Rome Buenos Aires Lombardi Franco Mazzoti Marino Battaglia Davidi Giulini Guilini Italo Balbo Chicago Natal South Atlantic Fernando de Noronha Islands Dakar French West Africa Francia Lombardi Franco Maotti

Elephant Herd Sizes and Europe’s Largest Churches

Elephant herds typically range from 20 to 40 animals, though hunters occasionally report bands of several hundred. The three largest churches in Europe are St Peter's Rome, the Seville Cathedral, and the Milan Cathedral.

Europe St. Peter’s Rome Seville Spain Milan Italy

Roosevelt May Devalue Money Unit Quickly

The dollar's rise abroad during the money bill debate prompts observers to expect Roosevelt to devalue the gold dollar to 60 cents soon after signing. The plan aims to create a $2 billion stabilization fund and reduce foreign dollar power, with the formality of House concurrence likely tomorrow or Tuesday.

Washington Roosevelt America Senate White House Europe United States Morgenthau Detroit Charles E. Coughlin Fr. Coughlin Pecora

A Baby For You Ad Promises Hope From Mildred Owens

A personal appeal urges readers denied a baby to write to Mildred Owens in Kansas City Missouri for a home method she says helped her after a 15 year denial. The ad claims others have been blessed and invites inquiries.

Mildred Owens Coates House Kansas City

Biennial Budget Bill Heads for Legislature Action

Richmond council watchers report the $82,119,548 biennial budget bill awaiting action as liquor control changes and a $1,000,000 tax plan loom. Sen Garrett and Delegate Dovell plan hearings, with liquor bills due Tuesday and a busy week ahead in the Assembly.

Richmond General Assembly W. A. Garrett Senate Finance Committee Gov. Peery Ashton Dovell House Appropriations Committee House Assembly Garrett Senate Dovel Wilbur C. Hall House Finance Committee Staples Roanoke

House Accepts Revised Dollar Bill of Senate

Washington report notes the House unanimously approved the Senate revised dollar devaluation bill by telephone consent, awaiting President Roosevelt's signature tomorrow due to Senate recess. Also covered are Vinson navy bill prospects, veterans’ rolls, and White House liquor service hints from Mrs. Roosevelt.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt House Senate Garner White House Speaker Rainey Canada Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Affairs Naval

Yandley Cagers Open League Play With Loss At Martinsburg

Handley High School fell 28 to 14 at Martinsburg in the Cumberland Valley Athletic League opener. Martinsburg led from the start with Shockey and Martin pacing the attack while Crisman and Baker led Handley scoring. The teams traded flashy shots in the final period before Martinsburg sealed a 28 14 win.

Handley High School Martinsburg Cumberland Valley Athletic League Shockey Martin Crisman Baker Handley Quint

President Still Holds Big Hand On Capitol Hill

Washington reports the President maintains strong influence on Congress as five major measures move in his preferred form. The money bill nears signature with 426 to 63 votes and only three Democrats opposing. Debate shifts to Waterway pact as relief funding and civil works plans proceed.

Associated Press Washington White House Congress Captol Hill Roosevelt House Senate St. Lawrence Seaway C W. A Army

Snag Sargent Named Moose Coach For City Team

Otis Sargent known as Snag will coach the Moose basketball team formed by Company I and Dixie Collegians under the Loyal Order of Moose. The squad lists Charles Baker Jack Crowl Chuck Dofflemyer Nat Hawkins Widmyer Tiedman Ells Kibler and others with new uniforms and strong indoor talent.

Company I Dixie Collegians Loyal Order of Moose Otis Sargent Moose Charles Baker Jack Crowl Chuck Dofflemyer Nat Hawkins Jack, Widmyer Charles Tiedman Ells

Migratory Instinct In Birds Despite Incubator Hatch

An excerpt notes birds may retain migration instinct even when eggs hatch in incubators and they never meet their kind. It mentions a legal point about English law and a large fire destroying 1,158 buildings in Charleston, D. C., on April 27, 18n8.

Charleston D. C

One Last Film Shot Ends in Despair

In a tense sequence, Larry faces rejection from vaudeville and a hotel eviction. Escalating actions drive him toward a gas-filled final display as Paula pleads, then runs to face a pressing, unclear consequence at home.

Larry Max Paula Boloney

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