Apple Season Expands Amid Shifting Fruit Prices Abroad
A London telegram reports apple prices rising modestly due to pricier varieties, while Australian and New Zealand apples show divergent moves. California plums remain steady. overall fruit imports dip with smaller apple and pear shipments expected next week, signaling the early 1935 36 season overlap.
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Fred A. Motz
London
California
United States
New Zealand
U. S
Drought Relief Plan Allocates $100000 for Soil Repairs
A Southwestern Virginia drought relief program allocates $100000 to repair soil damage after three dry months. The measure approved by the conservation committee targets thousands of farmers and extends into next year for lime production to restore exhausted fields.
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Virginia
Coun
Jacksburg
Riiseecimaan
Jet Conservation
Adair
Death claims Alan Crosland famed for Jazz Singer
Hollywood, July 18 Actor Alan Crosland the director who taught the screen to talk is dead from injuries after a July 10 car crash on Sunset Boulevard. He 41, contributed to the first feature dialogue picture and left a legacy linked with Al Jolson and the Jazz Singer.
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Calif
Alan Crosland
al Jolson
Sunset Boulevard
Crosland
Natalie
Alan
Altough
Ren Jr
J Crawford Crosland
New York
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Ening the
Browder Urges United Front Against Reactionary Forces
Browder told the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia that a broad front is needed to counter reaction. He cited unions farmers and left groups as potential core, warned Communists cannot back either major party, and said Roosevelt seeks a middle course while facing pressure from both camps.
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Browder
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Virginia
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Cem
Farmer-Laboreen
Owl
Commmunists
Lican
Roosevelt
ABC Profits Estimated Over Three Million From Virginia System
Unofficial but reliable estimates place Virginia ABC system profits for the year ended June 30, 1936, at about 3.5 million dollars with localities receiving 50.237 cents per capita. The general fund would gain 2,283,333 dollars, leaving 1,216,666 dollars for counties, cities, and towns based on 1930 census figures. Distribution follows state law: general fund first, then one third to state and two thirds to localities. Audits are ongoing and distribution is due within 60 days after year end.
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Richmond
General
ABC
Stine's Chapel Services With Rev Allen Jones
The Rev. Allen Jones of the Opequon Presbyterian Group will preach at Stine's Chapel Kernstown Sunday at 10 oclock. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
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Allen Jones
Opequon
Manassas Battle Celebration Plans Enact Historic Reenactment
Manassas Virginia announces a July celebration featuring a reenactment of the First Battle of Manassas with about 2000 soldiers from the U S Army and Marine Corps. The program includes a Marine Band concert, narrations by Dr Douglas B Freeman, and a mock battle with Marine and Army units. The event marks the 75th anniversary of the battle and includes seating for a limited crowd with parking and concessions available. The battlefield lies in Prince William County about 30 miles from Washington on Route 211 and Route 235.
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Fifth
United States Marine Band
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Virginia
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Fairfax
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Dr. Douglas
Richmond
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Fifth Marines
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Marines
Melville Jackson
John D. O'Leary
Fifth Marine
National Park Service of Virginia
Wilbur C. Hall
State Conservation and Development Commission
First and
Second Manassas
National Park Service
Prince William County
Washington
U.S. Highway 211
Bright Spot In Drought Picture For the Farmer
The 1936 wheat crop value reaches 663.9 million dollars with higher prices benefiting winter wheat, while spring wheat suffers from heat and drought. Traders note median price around 1.04 per bushel, boosting potential farmer income compared with 1932 and prior years.
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Franklin Mullin
Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Southwest
Board of Trade
Boundary to Win Cincinnati Numismatic Leaders Honorary
The Cincinnati Numismatic Association elected both President Roosevelt and Governor Landon to honorary membership in a cautious political move.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Numismatic Association
Roosevelt
Landon
Corn Area Is Hard Hit By Prolonged Heat Wave
Chicago reports the hot dry spell extending two weeks with no relief in sight. The drought threatens a corn crop possibly larger than 1934 as millions of acres bake under record heat a14th day. Deaths linked to the heat rise above 4,200 total with about 300 daily.
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Chicago
Middle West
Need 200000 To Aid Farmers In Virginia Drought
Rural Resettlement Administration officers in Virginia estimate 200000 is needed for emergency loans to farmers whose rehabitation programs were disrupted by drought. Applications have been made to Washington but not yet approved. Loans aim to help southwest Virginia where pastures and hay crops are destroyed and are in addition to 1700000 already lent to 5600 families in the 1936 program.
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Richmond
Virginia
H. H. Gordon
Washington
Gordon
State Aviation Director Named
R C Steele, assistant assessor of the State Corporation Commission, was designated director of aviation today. He will supervise enforcement of the aviation act of 1936 aligning state regulations with U S Department of Commerce rules.
Lily Pons Hints at Marriage to Kostelanetz When Time Allows
New York July 18 Lily Pons says she may marry Andre Kostelanetz as soon as they can find the time. She notes neither needs to wed yet but would marry someday if circumstances permit. The singer cites shared musical goals and hopes to be married before February when she performs Cocq D Or at the Metropolitan.
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New York
Lily Pons
Andre Kostelanetz
Miss Pons
Kostelanetz
Metropolitan
Domestic Rift Sparks Gunfight Near Pembroke
In Pearisburg Virginia Ed Merix is hospitalized with a critical gunshot wound to the chest after a shooting at Little Stoney Creek. Houston Martin is jailed in Giles County charged with the shooting. he surrendered to Sheriff Emory Johnston. Authorities say the incident grew from a domestic dispute.
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Ed Merix
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Houston Martin
Giles County
Emory Johnston
Little Stoney Creek
Pembroke
Merix
Johnston
Commonwealth
J. L. Dillon
Martin
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