Five Mile Ice Jam Threatens South Branch Bridge
Ice jam four feet thick stretches five miles from Riverton to Manor risking the old highway bridge over the South Branch of the Shenandoah. About 1 000 tons of stone were dumped above piers to cushion the strain while federal approval governs North Branch repairs slated for the year.
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Riverton-Front Royal
South Branch
Shenandoah
Riverton Lime Company
Front Royal Recreation Park
Manor
Front Royal
Norfolk and Western
Southern
Elkton
Presen
Allies Preparing Powerful Force to Guard Balkans
Paris January 29. A semi official statement says France and Britain are forming a strong army in the Near East to counter any German move toward the Balkans. The notice notes Russian guesses of 400,000 in Syria but provides no figures, adding that Allied forces will be ready at the necessary moment to meet any contingency.
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Paris
France
Britain
Near East
Balkans
Syria
Sugar strike called off after arbitration ruling
Manila January 29 members of the Socialist workers strike against Pampanga Sugar Development Company end the action following a labor secretary arbitration. The committee says President Quezon advised the move as the company granted concessions including schooling for children and other aids.
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Manila
Pampanga Sugar Development Company
Secretary of Labor
Manuel L. Quezon
26 Stores To Offer Bargains In Winchester Sale
Twenty six leading merchants of Winchester join in a major sales event to offer unprecedented bargains next Thursday, tomorrow, and a Wednesday. A special Winchester Star edition will circulate across Virginia and nearby West Virginia as roads clear. Participating firms include Miller and Anderson, Montgomery Ward, J C Penney, Baylass Dept Store, Newberry's, Thomas Jewelry Co, Gray & Eddy, and others.
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Winchester
Winchester Star
Virginia
West Virginia
Miller and Anderson
Montgomery Ward
People’s Service Drug Store
Workingman's Store
Winchester Furniture Co
Bell Clothes Stores
J. C. Penney Co
Huntsberry’s Shoe
Northern Virginia Power Co
Baylass Dept
Pifer Printing Co
Gray & Eddy. Wender’s
Newberry’s
Commends Salvation Army in Fund Campaign
A public statement commends the Salvation Army, noting its importance to the welfare of distressed citizens. The Army is running a fundraising campaign to support its programs during the next 12 months.
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Mrek Todas
Ian Atey Ter
Salvation Army
Finnish Troops Overrun Russian Forces Near Lake Ladoga
Helsinki reports over 1 250 Russians killed in two battles on the eastern front with 800 slain and 160 captured northeast of Lake Ladoga while the Autojoki sector saw more than 450 dead. Soviet raids on Helsinki were repelled by anti aircraft fire, one plane shot down with three crew killed.
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Helsinki
Finnish High Command
Lake Ladoga
Autojoki
Lake
Ladoga
Finland
Mr Jolliffe's Condition Stable At Memorial Hospital
At Memorial Hospital this afternoon authorities report Lawrence Jolliffe local photographer remains seriously ill with pneumonia. He has been under an oxygen tent for most of the past week as his condition shows little change.
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Memorial Hospital
Lawrence Jolliffe
Lewis Attacks Perkins as Woozy Head of Labor
John L. Lewis called Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins woozy in the head and condemned those who refuse to support action on unemployment. At the UMW convention in Columbus he urged a government sponsored conference with labor, business and government to address the jobless crisis. He recalled Roosevelt’s 1930s remark that unemployment was "interesting" and said no progress has followed. He praised Perkins as a capable housekeeper but said she knows little about economic issues. Delegates adopted a resolution for a government led conference, giving Lewis a rousing reception and vowing not to back down.
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Columbus
John L. Lewis
Perkins
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Roosevelt
Lewis
Miss Perkins
Democratic Party
Labor
Fire damages five room bungalow on Kent Street
Sunday morning fire heavily damaged a five room bungalow at 515 South Kent Street. The elderly homeowner Mr Settle was overcome by heat while opening a rear door but was revived after rescue. Relatives and a housekeeper escaped as three engines fought the blaze. officials expect to rebuild and cite defective wiring as a possible cause.
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South Kent Street
Ryland Conner
William “Settle
Rappahannock
Lula Conrad
Loring
Settle
Conner
Raiders Return To North Coast
Air raid alarms sounded a second time over the northern British coast as RAF fliers and anti aircraft guns repelled a first group of German raiders. The warnings stretched from the North Sea coast 40 miles inland in Yorkshire and included reports of violent explosions at sea off a North Yorkshire resort.
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London
Royal Air Force
North Sea
Yorkshire
England
North Yorkshire
Relief Coming Slow To State In Cold Siege
Virginia endures its worst cold spell in years with nine deaths reported from exposure burns and traffic accidents. Relief expected today as temperatures rise and light snow falls in western areas. The freighter Lilian Ann crew faces danger in ice jammed Chesapeake Bay. Farmville logs record lows.
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Richmond
Virginia
United States
Roy N. Hibbard
Chesapeake Bay
Coast Guard
Navy
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Farmville
T. J. McIlwaine
Prince Edward
Cumberland County
80 000 Americans Quit Europe Amid War Flight
Washington reports nearly 80 000 Americans have returned from European trouble spots since war began on September 1. State Department says most war stranded citizens are home. census work to determine how many remain abroad continues. Officials note earlier advice urged departure from embattled regions but no orders were issued.
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Washington
State Department
Atlantic
Germany
Poland
Europe
England
France
Russia
Finland
China
Red Cross Annual Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening
The Winchester Frederick Red Cross chapter announces its annual meeting for tomorrow night at 6 30 at the Golden Glow. Leaders seek a strong turnout from members and an executive committee vote will elect officers for the coming year. Dinner is offered at 50 cents per plate.
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The
Red Cross
Winchester- Prederick
Wanted Colored delivery eye with bicycle by Rhodes Drug Co
Classified notice seeking a colored delivery person with own bicycle for Rhodes Drug Co. Free bicycle not offered. location and full terms not provided. Public notice style typical of small ads. Confirm details unknown due to fragmented OCR text.
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Rhodes Drug Co
Ten-Point Program For Revamping Penal System
Virginia's prison industries administration publicized a ten point plan to overhaul the penal system. Recommendations include a department of corrections, modern offender classification, and expanded farm use at Southampton. The survey, sent to President Roosevelt and Governor Price, aligns with bills in the General Assembly.
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Richmond
Prison Industries Reorganization Administration
Institution of Probation and Parole
Virginia
Roosevelt
Price
General Assembly
James P. Davis
Department of Corrections
Eec
Southampton Farm
Child Suffered Severe Burns In Kitchen Accident Near Middletown
Edward Jenkins ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Jenkins of near Middletown Virginia is recovering from first degree burns sustained Saturday when he backed into a red hot oven during a game with his brothers. His sister Anna tried to pull him free and fainted. parents rushed to help and both they and the boy received burns to hands and arms. Dr T A Williams attended and said back burns were larger than first feared. If no complications develop the youth is expected to recover.
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Edward Jenkins
Pearl Jenkins
Middletown
Anna
Mr. Jenkins
T. A. Williams
Economy Effort Is Continued By Senate Group
The Senate Appropriations Committee trimmed 961 300 from the House approved 58 502 600 urgent deficiency bill. It cut 1 000 000 from naval armament funds and added minor items totaling 38 700 including 10 000 for Mrs William E Borah widow of the Idaho senator. The move aligns with economy minded lawmakers as farm bloc leaders push parity payments.
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Washington
Senate Appropriation Committee
Senate
William E. Borah
Idaho
House
War Highlights With Bombers Forcibly Repelled At Helsinki
Helsinki reports say a Soviet bomber was driven off the capital and Finnish troops blocked a relief column attempting to reach the besieged Russian forces. Moscow dispatches note this as a war importance, while Paris reports rifle fire breaking the western front quiet. Two London air raid alarms accompany RAF actions driving off German raiders. Tokyo frames protests to Britain over seizure of Japanese seamen. Tientsin notes tightened blockade and British French concessions affecting food stages.
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Helsinki
London
Britain
Royal Air Force
Kremer Announces Run for City Council in First Ward
John Thomas Kremer 29 son of Thomas E Kremer and local grocer at 10 South Loudoun Street confirms entry into the Democratic primary race for First Ward council. He has led community projects and served as president of the Junior Board of Trade while aiding the Apple Blossom Festival. filed by February 1 deadline. He is married with two children.
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John Thomas Kremer
Thomas E. Kremer
South
Loudoun Street
Simone
Benjamin Belchic
Novick Transfer Company
Belchic
Cumberland
Kremer
Junior Board of Trade
Handley High School
Washington & Lee University
Supreme Court Upheld New York City Sales Tax
The Supreme Court ruled that New York City's 2 percent sales tax on goods brought into the city from outside the state does not infringe the commerce clause. Justice Stone delivered the majority opinion sustaining the tax against several constitutional challenges.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New York City
Stone
City and County Brevities Riverton Shenandoah Ice Breakup
Skaters enjoyed the North Branch of the Shenandoah at Riverton as a trail cleared through bottom land. Ice floes between Charles Town and Millville are reported and strong enough to bear a four horse team. Donald Weems notes boats left in the river are flooded and may fare poorly when ice clears.
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Shenandoah
Riverton
Highway Bridge
Donald Weems
North Branch
Buckton
Charles Town
Millville
Measure on banning Sunday beer and wine sales presented
In Richmond Virginia delegates propose a beer and wine sales ban measure while other bills address state merit based employment and a northern Virginia agricultural station funding. The House moves to recommit a public dance hall regulation bill and other actions include ambulance summons penalties and river snagging rights.
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Richmond
Francis Pickens Miller
Fairfax
C. G. Quesenberg
Waynesboro
Miller
Advise Legislative Council
Burnett Miller, Jr
Culpeper
Tand
Virginia
Ships Attacked Off British Coast in Large Air Raids
Bulletin reports were received from London that aircraft bombed ships along about 400 miles off Britain's coast today in what observers called the most widespread raids on shipping yet. Details remained sparse as weather hampered confirmation of the incidents.
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London
Britain
Divorce Plea Filed By Mer ry Fahrney In Supreme Court
New York January 29 Mer ry Fahrney heiress to patent medicine fortune enters Supreme Court with a woman companion and a Black maid to seek a divorce from her fourth husband Count Oleg Cassini.
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New York
Merry Fahrney
Supreme Court
Oleg Cassini
Youth Has Appeal
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt said she would still devote more energy to helping young people despite distress over the condition of the peace home for the aged. She spoke in Washington on January 29.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Peace Home For
Views on continuation of reciprocal trade treaty program debated
Congress heard conflicting views on whether extending the administration's reciprocal trade treaty program is wise amid the European war. Attendees presented pro and con arguments about safety and policy implications for U S trade strategy during wartime tensions.
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Washington
Congress
Spy Doomed in Paris Wartime Espionage Trials
In Paris on January 29, a defense ministry report notes seven individuals sentenced to death and seven others subjected to heavy penalties amid wartime espionage cases. The account reflects ongoing proceedings in occupied France.
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Paris
Defense Ministry
Snd
Richmond Daily Report Highlights Slower General Assembly Activity
In Richmond Virginia on January 2 1939 officials note eighty two fewer bills introduced in the General Assembly at this stage than in the 1938 session.
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Richmond
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Little Johnny
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Grace Lutheran Church
Joseph Kiger
Frank Krebs
North Braddock
George Kinzel
Grimm
Boscawen Street
Grimm Tavern
Bailey Brothers
Fred Forney
Frank
Capital
Mr. Jolliffe
Evening Star
C. I. O. Head
North Coast
Prison Reform Commission
Senate Group
Associated Press
Moscow
Tokyo
Japan
Ws Oman
Tientsin
Ben Belchie
Shenandoah—Bridge
A. O. King
Boston
M. Hill Abernathy
Brunswick
I Beverage Control Board
G. Buchanan
Clintwood
Finance Committee
J. T. Coleman
Coleman
Rodgers
E. B. Moore-Louderback
Shenat I
Page
Clarke
Warren
Shenand
Bulletins
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