Navy Claiming Attention As Big Weapon In U S Defense
President Roosevelt tours the West as Navy power receives public emphasis. At Oakland he departs for Yosemite after a San Francisco visit where he describes naval strength as a key defense, while critics call for arms reduction. Emile La Coste, 28, of Oakland, was detained after approaching the President’s train seeking a handshake.
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Navy
U. S. Defense
Oakland
Calif
Omnat la Coste
Roosevelt
Yosemite
Omevel
Treasure Island
San Francisco Bay
Houston
Elt
Yosemite National Park
San Francisco
el Portal
Park
Los Angeles
Church Sleepers Prompt 1847 Winchester Editorial
J Carson Watson editor of the Winchester Bee urged churchgoers to curb church sleeping in a July 3 1847 editorial. He notes the problem is more troubling among the young and calls for turning from evil ways and a remedy to wake sleepers in the Methodist church.
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J. Carson Watson
Winchester Bee
Political Abuse Charge In Tennessee Reported
Washington July 15 The special Senate campaign expenditures committee investigated charges of political abuse in Tennessee. Chairman Sheppard announced an undisclosed state had been investigated after a two hour closed session. The committee planned to publish replies to questionnaires sent to all senatorial candidates and delayed action on complaints from Maryland Pennsylvania California and North Dakota.
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Washington
Sheppard D.tex
Special
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Tennessee
Sheppard
Special Committee
Senate
Maryland
Pennsylvania
California
North Dakota
Commander of Legionnaires Named at Shenandoah River Meeting
Members of Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion met at Captain Fd Goss cabin on the Shenandoah River to elect officers and delegates for the Virginia state convention in Charlottesville. Arthur M. Field was chosen post commander for the coming year with John Fdsbrink first vice commander Harry McCann second vice commander Claude Grim finance officer Walter Shade service officer and James Blackburne and Philip Fowle as officers. The post plans Scouts sponsorship later and discussed a show for early next year after hearing district convention reports from Luray Virginia attended by about 30 members who adjourned with refreshments.
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Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
Fd Goss
Shenandoah River
Charlottesville
Arthur M. Field
John Fdsbrink
Harry McCann
Claude Grim
Walter Shade
James Blackburne
Philip Fowle
Post
Luray
C I O workers fail to obtain sentence stay
Covington Virginia July 15 three C I O workers failed to have jail sentences postponed while petitions for pardon are reviewed by Governor James H Price Judge Benjamin Haden denied the stay for Robert Gaffney organizer Lloyd Mays president of the Covington local Synthetic Yarn Federation and Mrs Shirley Wright committeewoman of the local union The group had been saved from jail pending appeal after a ruling on an injunction restricting picketing at the Covington play of Industrial Rayon Corporation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
James H. Price
Benjamin Haden
Robert Gaffney
Lloyd Mays
Synthetic Yarn Federation
Shirley Wright
Industrial Rayon Corporation
Airliner Wreck Found Off Sardinia After Sea Disaster
Wreckage of an Italian airliner with 20 aboard was located seventy miles off Sardinia. Six women and a 14 year old girl, Laura Ferri, among the victims, included relatives of aviation officials. The plane departed for Rome at 7:35 am yesterday. fog caused a forced landing with no visibility.
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Rome
Sardinia
Laura Ferri
Giuseppe Valle
Aviation
Sar
Wanted Apples Paying Cash Prices
Butler's Pac House advertises cash payments for all apple varieties.
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Butler
Pac House
Leetown man jailed after attempting repeal claim
David Baker of Leetown was sentenced to one year on the State farm by Trial Justice A J Tavenner after declaring he would repeal in court. Joshua Ellett, WPA worker, faced displacement as his family awaited a move to a four room house amid a dispute over property and shelter for six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Baker
Leetown
A. J. Tavenner
WPA
Ellett
Mrs. Ellett
Baker
John Bywaters
Eleven Held In Pittsburg Riot
In Pittsburgh eleven Black youths and six white youths were jailed for hearings on inciting to riot after outbreaks of violence. Police restored order after roving bands attacked two areas. several people were treated for injuries, including one skull fracture. Most detainees were teenagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Physicians
Northside
John Joyce
Lawrenceville
W. J. Lavery
Yard Party Benefits Community League Tonight
Kernstown Schoolhouse hosts a yard party this evening to raise funds for the Community League. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served, with proceeds aiding local events and programs. Armstrong's and Bird's Floor Coverings advertise affordable flooring options nearby. Moling and Cather promote home grown crops and pure foods at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown
Armstrong’s
Bird’s
Moling & Cather
State Leaders Do Big Things With No Fuss
Democratic senatorial primaries feature strong party organization over national issues. In Indiana McNutt supporters pushed Van Nuys nomination while Townsend sought Townsend’s renomination. Missouri and Iowa show anti administration blocs and WPA ties shaping races. Pennsylvania reflects committee strength and Roosevelt administration backing across tickets.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Ballyhoo
Indiana
Paul V. McNutt
van Nuys
Roosevelt
Townsend
Missouri
Welt
St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
Clark
Iowa
Otha Wearin
WPA
Hopkins
James Roosevelt
Gillette
Herring
Kraschel
Dieterich
Illinois
White House
Pennsylvania
Democratic Committee
John L. Lewis
Guffey
Plays Of Games To Be Announced At Park St Marys Celts
Next Sunday the Park faces St Marys Cel tics in a broadcast play by play. Hugh Crisman, a familiar local voice, hosts from the mic as the system, costing $3 per week, is installed for the second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Celtics
Hugh Crisman
Faculty Duel Ends with Salvo of Sabres at Szeged
In Szeged Hungary July 15 a Szeged University faculty meeting erupted into a sword duel between Bela Zolnai and Joseph Fogel over the vacant Turkish literature chair. Zolnai was cut on the head and Fogel bled from the arm before the session ended. A court of honor will review what passed to decide on further fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szeged
Hungary
Szeged University
Bela Zolnai
Joseph Fogel
Zolnai
Fogel
Taylor Appeals To Germany For Refugee Groups
Myron C. Taylor chairman of a 32 nation refugee conference urged Germany to allow refugees to keep personal belongings. He called German cooperation vital to resettle up to 300000 Jews and other refugees and said the Evian meeting was only a beginning with ongoing work to aid expatriates and prevent renewed suffering.
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Evian Les-Bains
France
Myron C. Taylor
Germany
Taylor
Roosevelt
Western Judge For High Court
Washington speculation centers on a western appointee to replace Justice Cardozo. Senators and officials name Thurman Arnold of Wyoming and Senator Schnellenbach of Washington among western contenders, with Roosevelt and Adams noting a preference for a western jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Schnellenbach
D.wash
American Legion
Thurman Arnold
Product of
Wyoming
Wife Strangler Says Son Will Grow Up Better Than His Father
CAMBRIDGE Md July 15 Blond blue eyed Jimmy Brown 13 months old played at foster parents home unaware that his father Fred L Brown 48 year old farmer faced the hangman for murdering his wife Elizabeth Brown The boy is now ward of Dr and Mrs Thomas Lynch Coll The elder Brown signed guardianship papers after sentencing to death while attorney James A McAllister prepared a plea for a new trial Brown said hes not afraid of the noose and plans to place his son with a good decent family He added he aims for him to be better than his old man.
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Cambridge
Jimmy Brown
Fred L. Brown
Thomas Lynch Coll
Dr. Coll
Dorchester County
Brown
Colls
Elizabeth Brown
James A. McAllister
Noose
Demurrer Entered in Crystal Confectionary vs Bell Case
Demurrer filed to a bill in Crystal Confectionary Incorporated vs Stewart Bell over lease of Bell Building in Boscawen and Loudoun streets. Four grounds claim misjoined counts and improper damages for trespass and contract breach. Plaintiff seeks damages for eviction loss and increased rent but must elect a single theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray Williams
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Crystal Confectionary, Incorporated
Stewart Bell
Bell
Boscawen
Loudoun Streets
Peoples Service Drug Company
Oh Cinema
Enerty
Peoples Service Drug Company, Incorporated
Aged Yale Class of 1861 Clergyman Charles W Baldwin Dies
The Rev Dr Charles W Baldwin longtime Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church leader died TODAY in his ninety ninth year He entered the conference in 1866 served as West Baltimore District pre siding elder and later secretary of the Baltimore Missionary and Church Extension Society He chaired Morgan College trustees 1900 1922 and preached annually after retirement Doctor of divinity awarded by St Johns College Annapolis in 1926 He is survived by daughter Miss Maria Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles W. Baldwin
Yale University
Methodist Episcopal Church
West Baltimore
Baltimore Missionary and Church Extension Society
Morgan College
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Maria Baldwin
Wanted to Find Home for High School Girl
Classified notice seeking a family to provide a home for a high school girl in need. In return for services, interested parties are urged to contact the City Welfare Office promptly.
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City Welfare Office
Hughes and Companions Triumph On World Flight Route
NEW YORK July 15 Hughes, who circled the world with four companions in 3 days 19 hours, released a statement fearing nervousness over questions about his feat. He praised American engineering and said pilots navigators and engineers in modern transport can match any in the world. He hoped such praise would boost American aircraft sales and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Howard Hughes
Drake Hotel
Army
Navy
Hughes
Hughes Relaxes After World Flight Return in New York
Howard Hughes slept fourteen hours after his world flight and rested at the Hotel Drake. He has not seen Katharine Hepburn since returning to New York and declined new speed record plans. He left for Houston plans uncertain, then joined companions for a parade in his honor.
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New York
Howard Hughes
Drake Park Avenue
Hughes
Hepburn Albert I. Lodwick
Katharine Hepburn
America
Miss Hepburn
Houston
Tex
Hampshire House
Battery
Hughes and cohort crowned by New York ticker tape parade
Texas billionaire Howard Hughes and four globe circling companions led a triumphant procession up lower Broadway from the Battery to City Hall. About 75,000 along Broadway and 35,000 to 40,000 around City Hall cheered as Hughes smashed the (3 days 19 hours 8 minutes) record for circumnavigating the globe, beating Wiley Post’s 10 year old mark. The scene mirrored halcyon days with crowds flooding streets, ticker tape, and shouts of praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferris
New York
Howard Hughes
Broadway
Jimmy Walker
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Ederle
English Channel
Byrd
North Pole
Financial District
City Hall
Hughes
Wiley Post
Winnie Mae
Battery
Bowling Green
Urey
Lewis J. Valentine
Customs House
Old Trinity Church
St. Paul’s Chapel
Thomas J. Thurlow
Harry P.mrl Connor
Ed Lang
Richard R. Stoddart
Thurlow
Stoddart
Connor
Tommy
Hampshire House
Central Park South
Drake Hotel
Park Avenue
Lewis Seeks To Save Auto Union
Washington scene as John L. Lewis takes on the task of stabilizing the United Auto Workers amid months of factional strife and leadership rivalry. He indicates he may appeal for intervention to prevent the union from crumbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Auto Union
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Auto Workers’ Union
Committee For Industrial Organization
Ute
Public Sale of 259 Acre Farm and Household Items
Auction of 259 acre farm and implements plus household furniture including antiques set for Thursday July 21 at 10 a.m. Eight miles west of Winchester near Lamps School A S Racey. Du vall Dunn Auds.
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Winchester
Lamp’s
A. S. Racey. Duvall & Dunn
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Stowell
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Justice Stone
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