Memorable Memorial Day clash cited for police brutality
The La Follette civil liberties committee charged Chicago police used excessive force breaking up a May 30 Memorial Day demonstration near Republic Steel, causing ten deaths and many injuries. The report notes no warnings, lack of first aid, and dragged wounded prisoners amid disputed police actions.
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Washington
LaFollette Civil Liberties Committee
Chicago
Senate
la Follette
The
Republic Steel
Paramount
Arkansas farmerdriving 1912 touring car cited for lone license
An Arkansas farmer, spotted by an officer in a 1912 model touring car with a 1912 license, said he believed one license sufficed for his vehicle. The piece humorously notes the officer’s presence over the past 24 years and mentions a trench across a street awaiting fill, causing jolts to vehicles and discomfort to occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Jinx Crossing Deaths Claim Another Pair
At Jinx Crossing north of Muncie a traction car struck a car, killing Mr. and Mrs. Leland G. Kimbell of Sidney Ohio. The crossing has warning signs but remains deadly for motorists. Central Press photograph shows wreckage.
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Muncie
Ind
Leland G. Kimbell
Sidney, O
Kimbell
Central Press
Senate Overrides Roosevelt Veto On Farm Loan Rates
The Senate and House moved to extend emergency farm loan interest rates despite President Roosevelt's veto. The Senate and House votes showed two-thirds support required for overriding, while leaders noted the political significance was limited. The floor debate touched on extending veterans' term insurance for five years as part of broader loan legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
HOUSE
Barkley
D-Ky
Legislaon
Pete Traxler To Return To Texas Prison Farm
Roy Pete Traxler, wounded near the heart, faces return to a Texas prison farm as a dramatic escape chase ends with a companion killed. The fugitives eluded about 1,000 officers in southern Oklahoma after a 12 day flight. two hostages shot by outlaws helped end the pursuit near Boswell.
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Hugo
Okla
Texas
Roy
Pete’) Traxler
Southwest
J. E. Denton
Boswell
Trimmer
Hos
Junk buyers offer premium for iron and waste
L Zucker man and Sons advertise they are buying iron, rags, paper, auto tires, tubes, and miscellaneous waste. They are loading iron now and will pay a premium price for iron delivered to their yard. Phone numbers 357 J and 8816 M. July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Zuckerman and Sons
Trucks Warned To Stop By Curbs In Business District
City officials announced stricter enforcement of double parking ordinances affecting trucks unloading commodities in the business section. Chief C W Hollis said milk bread and ice truck crews will be tagged for stopping mid street when curb space exists. The drive aims to curb hazards from blocked lanes and improve parking conditions noted after weeks of progress.
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George Wilson
Hagerstown
Loudoun Street
C. W. Hollis
Hollis
Rebels Hammer Strenuously At Gates Of Madrid
Franco forces fought to tighten their hold on the Madrid salient both west and east of the capital. In Villaneuva de La Canada sector insurgents held peak No 60 and swept it of government troops. Nearby insurgents attacked the government pocket and threatened an outpost near Gen Miaja's position.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Villaneuva de la Canada
Franco
Jose Miaja
Central
Pure Food Store Ad Highlights Quick Food Call
The notice promotes Spit PURE FOOD STORE offering faster service with a phone number 444-445 for ordering.
Phillips Packing workers hear CIO move toward union
R L Glenn CIO organizer said Phillips Packing Company workers will have CIO as bargaining agent after a June strike for recognition and higher wages. A first AFL backed effort failed, reopening plants with 10 percent pay rise and no union recog. About 90 percent of the 2 000 workers reportedly signed to CIO. A CIO Baltimore organizer will meet company president Albanus Phillips to press recognition.
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Cambridge
R. L. Glenn
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Phillips Packing Company
United States
CIO
Gienn
Cumberland
Phillips
American Federation of Labor
Glenn
Fred Jones
Frank Bender
Baltimore
Albanus Phillips
Stewart
Accident Survey To Be Conducted By The Red Cross
The Winchester Frederick Red Cross chapter will conduct an accident survey in Frederick county and Winchester city from October 25 to October 31 as part of National Red Cross Accident Prevention Week. The survey aims to identify and correct hazards in about 5 000 homes and farms, continuing a three year effort to reduce accident risks and raise awareness.
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American Red Cross
Frederick County
Winchester
Helen Wright
Winchester-Frederick
National
Red Cross
China Agrees To Conform To New Peace Pact
The central Chinese government and Japanese dispatches from Peiping report agreement to settle the north China crisis by local officials. Both sides will withdraw troops from the Peiping area as talks proceed, with Nanking to direct diplomatic negotiations and seek adjudication of national differences, including Japan's rights in north China.
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Tokyo
Peiping
North China
Sung Chef-Yuan
Hopeh-Chahar
Nanking
Hopeh
Chahar
China
Gen. Sung
Japan
Tientsin
Funeral Rites Friday Morning For Late Banker
Funeral services for J. T. L. Jones president and cashier of the First National Bank of Berryville will be held Friday at 11 o clock at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. J Mcll Carr will conduct the service and interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery. Jones died yesterday afternoon at age 64 after a two month illness from an infection.
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Berryville
J. T. L. Jones
First National Bank of
The
Star
Presbyterian Church
J. Mcb L. Carr
Green Hill Cemetery
C. H. Phillips
L. C. Kackley
S. F. Baughman
G. B. Thomas
J Hush Thomas
L. H. Ginn
Louis Stolle
Frank Humston
Leona Krouse
Ralph M. Ware
J. T. Lindsey
J. L. Humston
Alfred Kerfoot
D. L. Ramsburg
F. M. Wray
R. E. Potts
A. P. Osborne
Charles M. Broun
Roanoke
James Foley
Winter Haven
Fla
Mr. Jones
David M
Catherine Jones
Front Royal
Senate directs drafting of bill limiting focus to lower courts
Senate judiciary committee rejects administration Roosevelt Supreme Court bill and orders a new measure within 10 days. Vice President Garner pleads for party unity as opposition leaders push to drop Supreme Court provisions and center on lower court procedure. The move signals a broader fight over court reform and party cohesion.
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Senate
U.S
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Prsident
Garner
Guffey
D-Pa
Minton
D-Ind
Wheeler
D-Mont
Barkley
Supreme Court
McCarran
D.-Nev
Standpipe Installation Cuts Jail Fire Hazard in Virginia
Frederick county authorities advance fire safety at Winchester jail by laying a water line from East Cecil street. A central standpipe with basement and upper floor hose connections will enable rapid fire control. Sheriff J W Newcome calls the project the greatest improvement short of a new modern jail and notes protection for inmate corridors and nearby residence.
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Frederick County
Common Council
Winchester
Virginia
Cecil Street
J. W. Newcome
Russian Press Accuses Britain of Connivance in Far East
Moscow reports say Izvestia and Pravda accuse Great Britain of connivance with Japan amid fears the Chinese conflict may spread to south China. They warn the decisive moment nears and Britain may be forced to take a stand. Izvestia cites occupation of Peiping by force as a step toward expansion into central and south China.
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Moscow
Izvestia
Communist Party
Pravda
Great Britain
Japan
China
Izestia
Europe
Central
South
Aged Man Draws Fine In Assault Case
David Baker about 65 was convicted of assault and battery after a hearing before Assistant Trial Justice Earl Edwards. He received a 60 day suspended jail term and a $10 fine plus costs. The case involved striking Mrs Anna Herndon with a hickory stick causing a bruise and scar.
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David Baker
Earl Edwards
Edwards
A. J. Tavenner
Anna Herndon
Baker
Worthy Scouts Needing Friends Camp At White Rock
Boy Scouts of Winchester plan their annual two week camp on Capon river starting August 2. Seventeen scouts cannot attend without funds. cost is 14 dollars per scout for the period. Send checks to B. F. Arthur Jr., committee chair, to aid their trip.
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Boy Scouts of
Winchester
White Rock
Capon River
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Pickers' Tickets Print Now at the Star Office
Pickers' tickets are printed and available at the Star Office. The notice lists the Star Office address and a date code 7-21 associated with the printing. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Star Office
Water shutoff planned on several streets
Notice states water service will be off July 23 from 8 to 11 A.M. on Berry ville Avenue east of Woodland Avenue and including Dodge Street Atwell Avenue Conway Street West Va Avenue Oss Street and Baker Knight Street.
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Berryville Avenue
Woodland Avenue
Dodge St
Atwell Ave
Conway St
West Va
Oss St
Baker-Knight St
Eight-Point Reform Plan Replaces Roosevelt Court Bill
Senate panel votes to send back the Roosevelt court bill and draft a substitute limited to lower courts within ten days. The plan, agreed by administration leaders and court bill foes, would drop any change to the Supreme Court size and follows an eight-point program.
Moore Endorses Saxon Holt for Lieutenant Governor
Berryville Virginia July 22 E Blackburn Moore member of the House of Delegates from Clarke Frederick and the City of Winchester today endorsed Saxon W Holt for lieutenant governor Moore praised his long service to the state and his advocacy of sound agricultural measures pay as you go fiscal policy and a strong Virginia leadership record.
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Berryville
E. Blackburn Moore
House of Delegates
Clarke
Frederick
Winchester
Saxon W. Holt
Virginia
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Jinx Crossing
Leland Kimbell
Bulletin
Pete”. Traxler
Lewis
Ence
Workers’ Committee
American Federation
Boy Scouts
J.T. L. Jones
the Star
Evening Star
Judiciary Group
Supreme Bench
Logan
D.-Ky
Judiciary Committee
Moore
Holt
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