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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1938

Page

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Restrictions On Relief Dole Is Protested By President

President Roosevelt urged Congress to impose no restrictions on the relief program and immediate works projects. He argued emergency employment must start now to address rising unemployment, while wage and hour rules face elastic standards to aid small businesses and merchants struggling to adapt. Senator Tydings warned of a darker mood than in 1929 if trends persist and urged pay as you go.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Adams D-Cole Senate Tydings D-Md la Follette Commerce Department Thomas Utah Wash D-Mass Pepper Dfla Walsh Nses

Furious Battle Rages As Rebel Force Advances

Rebels push toward Valencia with ground and air assaults across Teruel Sagunto and Valencia as government forces fight back. Insurgent bombings near Barcelona raise civilian casualties beyond 500 with heavy destruction in Granollers. Franco personally directs operations from Vinaroz amid reports of naval support joining the offensive.

Hendaye France Teruel Valencia Francisco Franco Sagunto Granollers Barcelona Mallorca Franco Vinaroz Cam

Red Cross Offers Senior Life Saving and Swim Courses

MA WINCHESTER urges youth to learn swimming for sport and emergencies. Red Cross will offer Senior Life Saying courses for ages 17 and up, teaching aquatic skills and lifesaving. Call the Red Cross office to reserve. East Lynne tickets selling fast at the box office.

Red Cross Red Cross Ofce East Lynne

Awnings Offered at NG CO on Piccadilly Street

Awning sale announced by NG CO at 5-18 Wednesday offering porch window and store awnings priced around .89 at 1p. The notice lists address E Piccadilly St and indicates a sales event time.

Piccadilly St

Bakery Drivers Strike Warned In Western Pennsylvania

Union leaders call 1,400 bakery truck drivers in western Pennsylvania to strike at midnight, joining 1,000 long distance freight drivers already on strike and halting Pittsburgh freight movement. Last minute efforts to avert the walkout failed.

Pittsburgh

Czechs to Raise Military Service to Three Years

PRAHA June 1 The Czechoslovak parliament is expected to raise compulsory military service from two to three years when it meets on June 15. The change would add a third annual contingent of 70 000 to 100 000 men to the two existing contingents forming the republics present army.

Praha Republic

Negro Admits Attack on 12 Year Old Girl

Police said a 25 year old Negro confessed to assaulting 12 year old Etta May Coleman on the way to a Gaithersburg school bus. He was moved to Baltimore under guard. the girl remained in serious condition. Turner had prior prison terms for larceny and assault. another suspect was released.

Washington Etta May Coleman Montgomery County Guy Jones Richard Burdett Leslie Thomas James S. McAuliffe Roy Bodmer James A. Turner Baltimore Jones Burdett Thomas Turner Middlebrook Montgomery County General Hospital Gaithersburg House of Correction Pennsylvania Cheltenham Reformatory

Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice

The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting in the company hall at 8 o'clock Thursday evening June 2. All members are requested to be present. Richard Boxwell, Captain.

Friendship Fire Company The Richard Boxwell

Handley High seniors hear Cather on debt and civic duty

T Russell Cather urged Handley High School graduates to confront national economic strain and rising government policy changes. He cited Virginia's share of the national debt at over eight hundred million and warned about social and political shifts while praising civic clubs Lions Kiwanis and Rotary for hosting the luncheon. Kenneth Heine thanked the clubs and sponsors Miss Allegree and C Dudley Bennett for their support.

T. Russell Cather Virginia Lions Kiwanis Rotary Handley High School C. Arthur Robinson Kiwanis Club J. Pinckney Arthur Rotary Club P. G. Ireland Lions Club Handley Garland R. Quarles Robert E. Lee Mr. Arthur Kenneth Heine Handley School Isabelle Allegree C. Dudley Bennett

New Public School Planned at Gore Virginia

Plans call for a new Gore Virginia public school possibly by year end with auditorium option. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline notes site search delays and cost estimates between 15000 and 25000 dollars. budget includes 7500 dollars with additional funds from other sources. Merger with Rock Enon and bus transportation are planned to ease congestion. about 200 pupils expected next year.

Gore Leslie D. Kline Board of Supervisors Rock Enon Kline

Wallet photograph ties to Florida boy kidnap case

A wallet with a photo resembling five-year-old James Cash Jr. was found on a stairway near the Long Island Railroad station by Charles Price. An unsigned note claimed the boy was held by gunmen and a woman and referenced an escape in the Everglades. FBI agents chased leads from Florida to New York.

Huntington N. Y James B. Cash, Jr Florida Long Island Charles E. Price Everglades Princeton Miami M. F. Braxton Miami F. B.I D. C. Coleman James Cash, Jr Homestead Coleenan Hope

Coast Defenses Allotments Cut

Washington reports a Senate House conference on the military appropriations bill cut sea coast defenses to 6,748,558 dollars, rejecting a Senate amendment for a 16,790,747 dollar boost. The compromise totals about 469 million, versus Senate 491.2 million and House 448.1 million.

Washington Senate House Conference Committee Senate War Department House

Yard Party at Mrs. Lovett's Lawn in Stephens City

Friday night yard party fundraiser hosted at Mrs. Lovett's lawn in Stephens City to benefit the church. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.

German Press Rallies Against Czechoslovaks After Eger Shooting

Berlin reports accuse Czechs of baiting Sudeten Germans following a clash at Eger in which Czechoslovak sergeant Wen zel Toman fired in self defense wounding two. Berlin papers warn of rising tensions near the German Czech border and recall prior deaths of Sudeten Germans at a police post.

Berlin Czechoslovakia Eger Praha Wenzel Toman Konrad Henlein Toman Egerlander Henlein

Six Indicted In Huge Trust Case

Six persons were indicted on charges they looted seven investment trusts with assets over 16 million dollars in the past year. Authorities said Continental Securities Corporation backed the acquisition and that Thomas W Morris and Ralph H Robb were arrested in Boston. A related hearing is set for June 7 on permanent injunctions against securities dealing in New York state.

New York Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Vincent E. Ferretti Continental Securities Corporation Keystone Boston Thomas W. Morris Ralph H. Robb Robb Wakefield Mass Morris Belmont John J. Bennett, Jr Bennett

Rexall 1 Cent Sale Promises Extra Value Bags

Brooks' Pharmacy promotes a one cent sale with opportunity to save and lists Moling and Cather beaded and trimmed bags. Phone number 766 appears in the notice as contact.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Americans Demand Return of Shanghai University in Note to Japan

The United States voiced growing concern over Japan blocking Americans from reentering and repossessing properties in China. Ambassador Grew presented a note to Ugaki demanding the return of the University of Shanghai and detailing military use of the campus, looting, and damage during nine months of occupation since August 1937.

Washington United States Japan China Joseph C. Grew Ugaki On Inmatte Hull University of Tokyo Shanghai

Bois Roussel Wins 159th Derby At EPSOM

Bois Roussel the French bred colt owned by P. Beatty won the 159th Derby before the king and queen with 400000 spectators. Scottish Union finished second and Pasch the favorite placed third in a 22 horse field. Ridden by C. Elliott, Bois Roussel finished in 2 minutes 39 15 seconds.

Epsom Eng Bois Roussel P. Beatty Scottish Union J. W. Rank H. E Morriss Pasch C. Elliott Pound Foolish Lord Astor Boss Roussel Uncle Sam

Cross and Crown Topic Planned Tonight at Fairmont Ave

The Rev. C Worthington Lowe, suspended as Grace Lutheran pastor by the Virginia Synod, plans an appeal to the United Lutheran Church of America and will speak on The Cross and the Crown at Miss Cooper’s Fairmont Avenue residence tonight. Miss Patton will sing with Garnet Hamrick accompanying.

Fairmont Avenue C. Worthington Lowe Grace Lutheran Church J. J. Sherer Lutheran Synod of Virginia Mr. Lowe Virginia Synod United Lutheran Church of America New York John P. Allen Washington, D. C Lowsaie Tie Grace Church Old Church Nannie Crown Gladys Patton Garnet Hamrick Council of the Church

Mayor Hague Faces Final Hearing In ACLU Suit

Newark June 1 The long delayed CIO ACLU suit against state Democratic leader officials moved to final hearing before Federal Judge William Clark after a brief courtroom appearance by Mayor Frank Hague. Hague left guarded with safety director and police chief amid expected witness calls.

Newark N. J Frank Hague Jersey City Cioamerican Civil Liberties Union William Clark Clark Hague Tall Lean Democratic National Committee Danel Casey Harry Walsh James A. Hamill Jersey City Corporation Hamill Spaulding Frazer CIO Daniel J. Foley

Armstrong To Battle Ambers In New York Title Bid

Promoter Mike Jacobs set July 26 for Henry Armstrong to defend his world lightweight title against Lou Ambers in New York. Armstrong signed a three-year exclusive contract, signaling a high profile defense in a 15 round bout.

New York Mike Jacobs Henry Armstrong Lou * Ambers

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