Bitter Attacks Over Plan to Vote on Court Bill
Senator O Mahoney decried the administration court bill as a power grab that would centralize justice and threaten liberty across generations. The Senate debate sparked a fierce, partisan clash with charges of filibuster and procedural manipulation continuing into the second week.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
D.-Wyo
Senate
United States
White House
O’mahoney
D-Wye
Robinson
Wyoming
A Warm Day Drives Residents To West Virginia Highways
MA WINCHESTER reports many motorists seek heat relief by driving to the country. Route 50 west from Romney climbs into the Alleghenies past The Devils Saddle toward rhododendron season. Scenic stops offer picnics and cooler air, with beauty expected to last into next Sunday.
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West Virginia
Romney
Alleghenies
Devil’s Saddle
Nancy Hanks
Heat Wave Death Toll Rises Across Nation
The heat wave grips the nation with deaths rising beyond 335 as thundershowers bring relief in parts. Forecasters warn temps will stay hot in the northern half and southeast, with floods and lightning causing drownings and injuries in several states from Illinois to New York and beyond.
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Associated Press
New England
Buffalo
Rochester
N. Y
South Dakota
Chicago
Illinois
Georgia
Wisconsin
Indiana
Washington
D. C
Plains
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
West Virginia
West Virginia plans a 346 mile east west highway
Road Commissioner Burry Simpson of West Virginia reveals an east west highway from Huntington to Capon Bridge near the Virginia line in Hampshire County. The route would pass Keyser and Romney, using segments of eight existing highways to allow through traffic over 346 miles and divert streams of traffic currently detoured around other eastern cities.
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Burry Simpson
West Virginia
Huntington
Capon Bridge
Virginia Line
Hampshire County
Keyser
Romney
Simpson
Death of Upton Nels Buhrman at 74 in Winchester area
Upton Nels Buhrman aged 74 died Sunday at 5 pm at the home of Mrs. R. G. Patton 111 West Piccadilly Street after months of ill health. He was son of the late Rev. Alfred B. Buhrman and Elizabeth Ann Buhrman, and lived with his sister Mrs. Sarah E. Dean until her December death. He resided in Stephens City and Winchester, remembered as upright and devout. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Elizabeth E. Peeples and Miss Dorothy B. Kalb of Washington DC. The body lies at Kurtz Funeral Home until 9 am tomorrow. service by Rev. G. W. Fritch, Lutheran clergyman, then burial in the family lot at Wayne sboro Pa cemetery.
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Upton Nels Buhrman
R. G. Patton
West Piccadilly Street
Mr. Buhrman
Alfred B. Buhrman
Elizabeth Ann Buhrman
Stephens City
Sarah E. Dean
Winchester
Elizabeth E. Peeples
Dorothy B. Kalb
Washington, D. C
Kurtz
G. W. Fritch
Lutheran Church
Waynesboro
High Hedge Wins Again for Jack Bowers Racer
The horse High Hedge owned and trained by H L Jack Bowers won the big handicap at Agawam Park Springfield Mass a six furlongs event in one minute and twelve seconds. He has four wins at Agawam and three seconds plus three wins at Hagerstown Md totaling nearly four thousand dollars in two months.
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High Hedge
H. L
Jack) Bowers
Winchester
New York
Mr. Bowers
Agawam Park
Springfield
Mass
Agawam
Hagerstown
Fresh Shredded Rals ton Arrives at Pure Food Store
Fresh supply of shredded Rals ton now in at Pure Food Store, price 15 cents per package. Located at the ap-lt corner, ready for customers.
Many Well Paid Ask More From State Treasury
A Virginia survey report released by Governor Peery finds salary increases skewed toward loud petitioners and away from more deserving workers. Griffenhagen and Associates studied 178 agencies and 12 750 state employees over nearly a year, comparing internal duties, hours and pay with outside benchmarks. The report notes loose standards, a prior policy of no increases and governor’s ad hoc actions during urgent cases.
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Richmond
Peery
Griffenhagen and Associates
Chicago
Soviet Air Crew Aims For North Pole Distance Record
A Soviet airplane pushed toward the north pole seeking a distance record in a second attempt to span the roof of the world by air. The craft reported position at 70 degrees north latitude about 1,400 miles from the pole and was due to reach the pole roughly 24 hours after takeoff. Weather was reported good at the start as the mission proceeded.
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Moscow
United States
North Pole
Each Side Still Blaming Other Peiping
The five day battle between Chinese and Japanese troops along the Yungting river, 10 miles west of Peiping, resumed with heavy firing from 10 p.m. to early morning. Both sides blamed the other for starting hostilities as armistice terms remained vague. Heavy losses were reported near Wanpinghsien and in villages along the river as fighting intensified across suburban Peiping.
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Peiping
Yungting River
Yungting
Japan
North China
China
Fengtai
Wanpinghsien
Postmasters To Hear Leaders At Richmond Parley
The Virginia Chapter of the National Postmasters Association holds its first annual meeting July 15 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. President W Nelson Page of Winchester will lead sessions with William J Dixon addressing third and fourth class postmasters. Other speakers include W L Slattery and Owen A Keen. Executive committee members from Virginia will also meet in the morning. Open at 1 30. Continued on Last Page.
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Virginia
National Postmasters Association
W. Nelson Page
Winchester
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond
Page
William J. Dixon
Division of Postmasters
Post Office Department
Dixon
W. L. Slattery
Postoffice Department
Owen A. Keen
Norfolk
H. F. Crismond
Fredericksburg
Ford Labor Board Hearing Accuses Plant of Violent May Riot
Detroit testimony recounts orders to assault handbill distributors at Ford River Rouge gates during a May 26 UAW leaflet drive. Former Ford inspector Joseph Barnick testified he was told to beat up anyone circulating handbills, then quit on June 12 amid ongoing NLRB proceedings and riots that injured many union members.
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Detroit
Joseph Patrick Barnick
Ford Motor Company Service Department
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Ford Company
Ronald Wakefield Smith
Washington
Chicago
Barnick
Ford Production Department
Service Department
Miller Road
United Automobile Workers
Louis J. Colambo, Sr
Ford Service Department
Fernando Brithour
Archie Kendall
Ford
Woman Overcomes Gas Leak Attempt in Loudoun Apartment
Mrs Kenneth Windle recovered at Memorial Hospital after a gas leak from a kitchen range in her Loudoun County apartment above a south Loudoun street store. Police found the locked door opened. she sent a note to a friend expressing unhappiness before losing consciousness.
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Kenneth Windle
Memorial Hospital
Loudoun A
Fen
Holt Ashton Dovell Endorses Saxon W Holt for Office
Holt Ashton Dovell, speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, adds his endorsement to the candidacy of Saxon W Holt for a state position. The endorsement signals support from a top state legislative leader for Holt's race.
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Ashton Dovell
Virginia
House of Delegates
Saxon W. Holt
Liquor Problem Discussed by Virginia Temperance Leaders
A Virginia anti liquor program sketched at a four union meeting in Christ Episcopal Church by Rev Ed J Richardson superintendent of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League. He said the state liquor monopoly was unsatisfactory and introduced Dr Edward B Dunford of Washington national attorney and acting general secretary of the Anti-Saloon League of America who outlined methods to address the liquor problem. A large audience attended despite heat with services led by Rev Robert B Nelson and scripture read by Rev Herman McKay. Special summer merchandise notices follow.
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Virginia
Ed. J. Richardson
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
Christ Episcopal Church
Edward B. Dunford
Washington
Anti-Saloon League of America
Robert B. Nelson
Herman McKay
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
Earhart Search Is Called Off In Phoenix Islands
Honolulu July 12 The vast mid Pacific hunt for Amelia Earhart missing flyer is ended in the Phoenix Islands sector with a carrier Lexington due to reach the area to begin last resort efforts. Rear Admiral Murfin says the fruitless search has been completed as fliers from Colorado and Lexington cover the equator region and Howland area.
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Honolulu
mid-Pacific
Amelia Earhart
Flyer
Phoenix Islands
Carter Lexington
Orlin G. Murfin
Fourteenth Naval District
Equator
Miss Earhart
Plotet
Howland
Frederick J. Noonan
Howland Island
New Guinea
Murfin
Park Association Meeting Called For Tonight
All members are urged to attend the meeting at 3 oclock in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Much business of importance will be transacted. Fred W. Forney, President.
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Park Association
Council
iCity
Fred W. Forney
Pres
Townsend reports all pickets withdrawn from Indiana Harbor
Governor Townsend announces that every picket line related to the Indiana Harbor dispute has been withdrawn. He urges calm and notes reduced tensions as workers return to their posts.
Reopening of Indiana Harbor mill amid labor strife sparks guards request
J C Argetsinger of Youngstown Sheet and Tube telegrammed Governor Townsend that the Indiana Harbor plant will reopen tomorrow morning and asked National Guard protection for returning workers. Townsend replied no state protection is needed and all pickets have withdrawn. In Massillon Ohio two men died from gunfire during clashes at the Steel Workers' organizing committee HQ as the seven week steel strike continues.
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Indianapolis
J. C. Argetsinger
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
M. Clifford Townsend
Indiana Harbor
National Guard
Massillon
Near & Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee
Flugencio Calzada
Mexico
Republic Mill
Edward Reno
Calzada
Nick Valdes
Indiana Harbor Ind
Can
Columbus
Mell G. Underwood
Mahoning Valley
John L. Lewis
New Deal
The
Steel Workers’ Union
Committee For Industrial Organization
Winchester Junk Co. Ad Offers Metal Scraps
Iron wanted shipping now. Get our prices before selling. Also buying metals rags and beef hides. Win chester Junk Co. 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock St. Phone 254. adhe.
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Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main and
Braddock St
Garbage collection notice with curb rules
All kitchen garbage must be placed separately in covered non leaking cans on curb or in alleys by 7 30 am. Do not put any cans chicken feathers glass or other matter injurious to hogs in garbage. No collections are permitted from curb except by authorized contractor. 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 1p Tt
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Central Press
Oklahoma
Iowa
Nebraska
Michigan
Colorado
Lake Michigan
No. 50
Upton Buhrman
Alfred G. Buhrman
Jack Bowers
Capital
Robertson, Williams
the Star
Evening Star
Ford Motor Company
Holt
Ed. Richardson
Dunford
Moling & Cather
Earhart
Townsend
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