Labor Chief Accuses Garner of Blocking Labor Policy
John L. Lewis CIO leader charged Vice President Garner with blocking labor policy as he testified against wage hour changes. He called Garner a poker playing whiskey drinking man and predicted Garner could gain a 1940 presidential bid. Senators Burke and King predicted political benefits for Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
CIO
Garner
Congress
Lewis
Senate
Burke
D-Ned
King
Utah
House Labor Committee
Democratic Party
John N. Garner
Labor
Andrews Lewis
Elmer F. Andrews
Wagehour
Labor Committee
Winchester urged to test cars on Wick Street before reconstruction
At a Chambersburg PA chamber meeting in Winchester today representatives proposed a farmer tour next month. They praised the planes at Winchester Park calling them a credit to a city larger than ours and suggested drivers test skill and car stamina by driving over Wick Street before work begins.
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Harris Addition
Wick Street
Chambersburg, Pa
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Winchester Park
Oates Leases New Building To Fruit Packing Company
A. C. Oates has completed a 50 by 150 foot building on the fair grounds tract and leased it to Evans Products Company of Detroit to assemble fruit packages. W. M. Brockenbrough of Georgia will manage the plant with about 20 workers, aiming to operate in about 15 days. The plant will package boxes baskets and other fruit packaging for apples peaches and small fruits.
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A. C. Oates
Fair Grounds
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Evans Products Company
Detroit
Mich
W. M. Brockenbrough
Georgia
Evans Products
Oates
Restriction On Jewish Fortunes In Danzig
The Free City of Danzig announced new rules restricting transfer of Jewish fortunes as emigrants receive letters about limits. Previously 18,000 of 22,000 Jews left since the Nazi takeover, with funds now routed to Danzig banks and possibly to emigre credits in Palestine. The senate empowered a committee to liquidate Jewish businesses, curb property speculation, and prevent Polish absorption.
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Free City OF
Danzig
Free City of Danzig
Free City
Palestine
Senate
Spy execution raises border espionage tensions
Decapitation in Berlin follows a 21 year old Nuernberg man’s confession of passing military secrets to a neighboring state's intelligence service. The execution marks the 24th such spy death this year.
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Berlin
Friedrich Lopata
Nuernberg
Fugitives Explain Flight From Ohio Reformatory
Velma West and Mary Ellen Richards describe their escape from Marysville Ohio women's reformatory. They fled with two other inmates after planning since May and nearly were caught when doors squeaked during the night. The pair await return by authorities as the manhunt continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Velma West
Mary Ellen Richards
Marysville
Ohio
Mary Ellen
Marguerite Reilly
Reformatory
Velma
Thomas Edward West
Virginia
Glamour Girl No 1 Considers Abdicating For Hollywood
Mary Steel heir to Brenda Diana Duff Frazier title weighs Paramount contract and a film script. daughter of Mrs John Nelson Steel and Chapin School alumna Mary may seek Hollywood before coronation in New York society circles. She studied Stage Door at Theatre by the Sea and is niece of Roland Stebbins producer of Green Pastures and White Horse Inn.
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New York
Manhattan
Brenda Diana
Duff Frazier
Hollywood
Ayeeee
Mary Steel
Paramount
Brenda
Mary
John Nelson Steel
Miss Chapin
Stage Door
Theatre-By the-Sea
Matunuck
R. I
Roland Stebbins
Decline in Unemployment Claims Reported for June
Deputy F. W. Bailey announced Winchester and state office data show a drop in new unemployment compensation claims in June. Only 133 claims were filed in Winchester, about a 33 percent fall from May, while statewide claims totaled 9,364. Checks issued to eligible claimants reached 973 worth $6,152 locally, with state payouts $525,008 and partial unemployment payments rising to $31,470.
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Winchester
Unemployment Compensation Commission
F. W. Bailey
Commission
Frederick
Clarke
Loudoun
UCC
Bailey
Death blamed on gang reprisals in Penn slaying
New light ties Isadore Penn murder to mistaken identity with Philip Orlonsky, a witness in Dewey era racket cases. Bronx District Attorney Foley cites gangland reprisals against Dewey witnesses, noting Orlonsky now under 24 hour guard after Penn’s ambush killing.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Isadore Penn
Bronx
Samuel Foley
Bronx County
Penn
Philip Orlofsky
Orlonsky
Orlogsky
Dewey
G. Schirmer
Music Publishers
New York County
Foley
Orlofsky
Auto License Accounts Audited In Winchester and Frederick
The automobile license accounts of Andrew Bell who issues licenses in Winchester and Frederick County were audited today by J B Warfield of the Division of Motor Vehicles and found accurate. Warfield commended Bell on the condition of his books and their method of keeping.
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Andrew Bell
Winchester
Frederick County
J. B. Warfield
Division of
Motor Vehicles
Warfield
Mr. Bell
Orchardists Of Frederick County Hear Mr Motz
About 60 Frederick county fruitgrowers heard U S Department of Agriculture official Fred A. Motz explain moving pictures detailing each step in marketing American fruit abroad. He stressed quality packs and noted expected more apples in England and Europe due to a larger domestic crop.
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Frederick County
Fred A. Motz
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mr. Motz
England
Motz
H. F. Byrd
Campfield
Virginia Horticultural Society
A. H. Teske
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Carroll Miller
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Handley High School
Dixie Davis To Be Freed From Prison Tonight
J Richard Dixie Davis aged 34, once a key figure in the Dutch Schultz crime ring, will be released from the Bronx jail with heavy police protection. He will be taken to a secret destination and must return Monday for a federal grand jury subpoena connected to the Martin T Manton case and loans from litigants. He is expected to marry Hope Dave, a former Broadway showgirl, after his release.
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New York
J. Richard
Dixie) Davis
Dutch Schultz
Bronx
Thomas E. Dewey
Davis
Manhattan
Dixie Davis
U. S. Circuit Court
Martin T. Manton
Hope Dave
Britain May Denounce Treaty With Japanese
London discussions suggest Britain could denounce the 1911 Japan amity and commerce treaty and pause Tokyo talks over China policy to apply pressure. U S officials say trade could continue under international law if Congress does not enact new restrictions. Berlin circles see a political motive and potential wide effects.
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London
Britain
Japan
Tokyo
China
United States
Moscow
Berlin
Foreign Office
Treasury Studies Ways to Back Hull on Japan Treaty
Secretary Morgenthau announced the Treasury is studying measures to back Hull's abrogation of the 1911 Japan treaty. Possible actions include embargoes, countervailing duties, or using gold and silver purchases, with January expiration looming and Congress to reconvene.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Hull
United States
State Department
Japan
Congress
China
Final Clearance at Lovett's Smart Shop
An advertisement notes summer dress lines are reduced at Lovett's Smart Shop with a final clearance sale highlighted on page 21 of the issue. Labored wording emphasizes reduced prices and a seasonal push to clear stock.
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Lovett’s
Mrs. Georgette Bull Dies After Emergency Operation
Mrs Georgette Bull widow of Lieut Col E Llewellyn Bull U S Army retired died in a New York hospital following an emergency operation. She was a prominent Virginia and New York social figure and is survived by her mother, her husband, two sisters, and two former spouses. Funeral services will be held at Old Chapel Clarke county.
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Georgette Bull
Virginia
New York
E. Llewellyn Bull
U. S. Army
Tuleyries
Clarke County
White Post
University
University of Virginia
Col. Bull
South Carolina
Old Chapel
Robert Goodwin
Christ Episcopal Church
Boyce
Ronald Rowland
Meade Memorial Church
Japan Ready To Seek New Treaty If Washington Desires
Tokyo reports Japan would be glad to conclude a new treaty in place of the denounced one if the United States desires. The foreign office calls the move a political gesture tied to China talks with Britain and says possible economic retaliation is under study.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Washington
Foreign Office
America
Britain
China
Band To Play At Firemen's Benefit
The McIninee Municipal Band will perform at the Friendship Fire Company's yard party at John Kerr School grounds tomorrow night at 8. The concert lasts an hour and features classical and popular music. Proceeds help cover costs for sending a reel team to the State Association races in Caps Charles, Va. Games and other amusements are planned.
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McIinee Municipal Band
Friendship Fire Company
John Kerr
Firemen
State Association
Caps Charles
Weather hits 90 for third straight day at Winchester Lab
The Winchester Research Laboratory recorded a high of 90 degrees for the third consecutive day this week. Humidity rose after a light shower around noon at Ridings Chapel Church on Saturday, July 29.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Shawnee Home Demonstration Club Benefit Dinner
At Paxton Chapel a benefit supper is held by the Shawnee Home Demonstration Club. A chicken plate is offered for 25 cents on July 27. Proceeds support club projects and local home economics efforts.
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Paxton Chapel
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American Federation of Labor Agent
C. A. Laurson
Fredericksburg
Laurson
Fruit Packing Company
Florence Sheline
Mrs. West
Cincinnati
Lenora Leach
Frederick Co
Campfield, Teske and
Miller
Dixie” Davis
Schulz
Moling and Cather
U.S
Old Bethel Methodist Church
Priday
East Asia
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