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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1933
Page
8
George C. Peery, Virginia gubernatorial candidate, argues a 1934 style state government must replace the 1926 framework and criticizes his Norfolk opponent Deal for seeking rollback. Peery claims Virginia is moving forward, pledging to fix past mistakes and keep government modern.
Five bombs exploded at the homes of three officials tied to Local No. 9 and other targets in Taylorville Illinois. A guard for Jack Stanley was shot as thirteen slugs wounded him. injuries serious but not fatal. The clashes tied to a yearlong coal mine dispute that ended a $6.10 wage scale in 1932.
In his initial address as president Jefferson implores harmony among factions and friendship with all nations. He urges a robust militia free speech press and religion and economy in public spending. He declares these principles the creed of our political faith and the test for public service.
Captain Mollison and his wife crashed their Seafarer biplane while attempting to land at Floyd Bennett Field after a 90 to 100 mph transatlantic leg. Both were hospitalized with facial and leg injuries and exhaustion. The couple planned a 12,000 mile triangular route to Europe and Baghdad.
Oklahoma City July 24 A spokesman for Charles F Urschel and family said they are ready to contact the kidnappers themselves while cooperating with authorities The Urschel home shows little hope for a timely message from the abductors and no designated negotiator is named Betty Slick Urschel’s 16 year old daughter remains under guard as investigators pursue leads in the high profile snatching.
A night vigilante hunt in Kendall County ends with the slaying of an unidentified bank robber and the imprisonment of two companions after the Millbrook State Bank robbery. Sheriff Martin Hextell says the suspects appeared to be Chicago gangsters seeking a Chicago lawyer. The bandits’ car was found overturned two miles south of Millbrook, loot intact, as deputies closed in.
A tiny weasel called the mouse-hunter Mustela rixos a is described at six inches long from snout to tail base with a nearly one inch tail and a white-tipped tail. Its summer coat is glossy reddish brown on top and white beneath with white feet.
The Roanoke Times argues for the value of political organization in campaigns. It says opposition to the machine is often from those who want its backing and notes Roosevelt’s success depended on strong organization. It also urges continuing road construction and questions any moratorium.
A political appeal urges voters to support Peery for governor. The message contrasts the candidate with former president Thomas Jefferson enjoying a retired life in his mountain home and garden.
Governor John G. Pollard of Virginia predicts voters will repeal the eighteenth amendment in a special Virginia election set by the August legislative session. He urges an early date to meet demand for prompt action, though he had hoped other states would act to avoid a state election. State Senator Aubrey Weaver suggested October 3 as a possible election date.
Governor Pollard suggested Virginia may join others in repealing before year end. Three state governors at present lack firm repeal dates and would call legislatures into special session if 36 states are needed to complete the action within the year.
Elliott Roosevelt stated he was not concerned about Episcopal Church disapproval of his remarriage to Ruth Josephine Googins after a Nevada divorce. Bishop George Craig Stewart discussed church law allowing suspension from communion for a divorced person who remarries on non adultery grounds following the Burlington ceremony.
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