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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

8

Lewis Attacks Garner Amendments On Wage Hour Law

In congressional session Lewis denounces Garner amendments to the wage hour law. W C Husing of the American Federation of Labor testifies opposition to revisions in this session. Lewis criticizes proposed changes and urges enforcement over amendments amid unemployment and food hunger among the people.

Congress American Federation of Labor House Senate W. C. Hushing Federation Lewis Garner

Roosevelt nominates Fly to FCC in Senate

President Roosevelt sent the nomination of James L. Fly of Tennessee to the Senate to fill the Federal Communications Commission seat left by Frank R. McNich, who has resigned.

Washington Roosevelt Senate James L. Fly Tennessee Federal Communication Commission Frank R. McNich

Reluctant London Concession Portends Big Turnover in Asia

London cedes ground to Tokyo in China amid fears of a major diplomatic shift. The Anglo Japanese talks and Britain's stance threaten to redefine British policy in China while Japan signals a broad victory and Germany gains leverage with Nippon.

London Tokyo Dewitt MacKenzie Associated Press New York Britain China Orient Munich England Japan Nazi Germany Premier Chamberlain Nippon Chamberlain Chiang Kae-Shek Manchuria Chiang Tientsin Europe

Nudes Return At New York World's Fair Under Bel Geddes

Nudes reappear at the New York World's Fair led by Norman Bel Geddes who opposed a police order requiring bras. The dressing room notice directs performers to revert to costumes worn at the May 26 opening, removing brassieres and signaling a temporary relaxation of the rule.

New York Norman Bel Geddes Bel Geddes

Dear Miss Chatfield Ponders Maidens and Marriage

In a reader letter Caroline Chatfield asks why capable women miss dates and happiness. The answer cites family dynamics and social pressure, urging mothers and friends to gently connect eligible women with suitable suitors, noting women increasingly seek dates and may offer to share costs.

Miss Chatfield Camps

Women join Grace Methodist Church board in Middletown

Mrs Gordon K Keith and Mrs Fred E Kline elected to Grace Methodist Church Board of Stewards at Middletown marking first female appointees in the church history. Kline related to Sperrys and Kline family stewards. conference details outline October meetings in Roanoke Danville and Richmond with reorganized Virginia conference.

Gordon K. Keith Fred E. Kline Grace Methodist Church Middletown Kline E. R and Trone W. Sperry F. Estes Kline M. H. Rhodes

British Cabinet Members Guarded After Bombings

In London on July 27 Scotland Yard placed Prime Minister Chamberlain and other cabinet members under special guard. Three men were held for examination as investigators questioned scores in a hunt for terrorists after yesterday’s five bombings in which one person died.

London Scotland Yard Chamberlain

Parliament Tightens Security After IRA Bombings

The House of Commons adopted drastic measures to combat the Irish Republican Army with extraordinary railway station precautions. Scotland Yard hunted a man with a slouch linked to an explosion at Kings Cross, while Lord Stanhope announced expedited adoption of a new bill. Police found 75 sticks of gelignite attached to a power line pylon near Liverpool, with an alarm clock set for 1 pm.

House of Commons Houses of Parliament British Museum Scotland Yard Kings Cross Chamberlain Lord Stanhope The Admiralty Commons House of Lords Liverpool

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