Federal Court Ruling Halts Wage Legislation Debate
President Roosevelt's press conference highlights a constitutional blockade on minimum wage laws as Supreme Court rulings cast doubt on new deal objectives. Lawmakers weigh amendments to empower states or federal government to set wages while watchers anticipate political maneuvers. A separate city report requests $3000000 over five years to revamp Harrisonburg's electric system, with a $60000 yearly appropriation to fund upgrades.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Y Perkins
Perkins
Congress
Fish
Aank
Ayers
Mont
Wood
D-Mo
New York
Scn Nra
High Court
United States
Harrisonburg
Ward Swank
A. B. McDaniel
Research Service
Children’s Day Program At Greenway Sunday School
The Greenway Sunday School will hold a Children’s Day celebration at 7 30 o clock Sunday evening June 14. The committee in charge has an attractive program in preparation for the annual event and everyone is invited.
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Greenway
110 Year-Old Man Votes Despite Poll Restrictions
In St. Cloud Florida a 110-year-old African American man named Scott Gore walked to the polls and cast a ballot in the Democratic primary, unchallenged by officials. The incident alarms local leaders who fear it could invalidate district results amid a whites-only party rule. Gore reportedly told the registrar he switched from Republican to Democrat due to the president.
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ST. Cloud
Fla
Florida
Scott Gore
Gore
France Faces Widespread Strike Waves Amid Economic Turmoil
French labor unrest spreads from Paris to Lille Melun Vierzon Cluses with about 100000 idle workers across 230 factories. Some plants resume while 60 plants remain affected including oil food and paper. Demands include higher wages a 40 hour week union recognition and severance pay for laid off workers.
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Matford
Paris
Fivesville Company
Peugot
Lille
Melun
Vierzon
Drought Worsens Across Virginia Hit by Locusts and Dry Spells
A Winchester businessman reports Virginia counts a severe drought with lawns browning to mere straw and crops at risk. Authorities warn of possible total crop failures if heavy rains do not arrive soon, with eastern shore truck crops already largely lost.
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Virginia
Winchester
Richmond
Tidewater
Davis Ordered Men to Bring Poole to Meeting
Testimony described a kidnapping style raid to a meeting where Poole was to be judged. Davis a colonel allegedly urged violent options and Dean stated he and Lee carried firearms. Detective Harvill testified that Poole was shot five times as he begged for mercy.
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Ervin D. Lee
Davis
Poole
Lee
McCrea
Dean
Harvill
House Reclamation Money Faces Separate Vote Split
Senate adjourns with few appropriation bills. Buchanan urges separating $57,000,000 of reclamation projects in relief measures. He plans to revive the $14,000,000 Friant project for a separate House vote and apply the same approach to the Florida ship canal and the Public Works fund.
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Senate
Buchanan
Rules Committee
California
Florida Ship Canal
Public Works Fund
James N Moling Breaks Arm Twice In Porch Collapse
Winchester Democrat James N. Moling, a longtime fire company official, suffered two arm fractures and back soreness after a porch railing collapsed Monday while he was on a business call near the Sarah Zane Fire Company hall. He received treatment at Memorial Hospital and later returned home on North Loudoun Street. Moling has served as captain and treasurer of the Sarah Zane Fire Company and is active in the Democratic City Executive Committee.
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James N. Moling
Winchester
North Loudoun Street
Moling
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Company
Democratic City Executive Committee
Parked Car Hit By Local Truck After Mishap
A truck driven by Lawrence Wingfield struck an unoccupied West Virginia Chevrolet parked on the Martinsburg Pike near Winchester last night. Wingfield allegedly fled the scene. a witness followed and reported the license. The West Virginia car sustained about $200 damage. Charles Town authorities seek the owner.
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Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Lawrence Wingfield
National Fruit Product Company
West Virginia
Bayliss
Wingfield
James Sawyer
Near
Gore
Great Ovation As Selassie Reaches London
Haile Selassie, deposed Ethiopian emperor, arrives in London from Southampton amid a huge cheering crowd at Waterloo station. He pledges to seek justice in England as police keep spectators back and banners greet the former king. Accompanied by Ethiopian minister Wariner C. Martin, he begins exile journey from Addis Ababa.
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London
Haile Selassie
Italy
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
England
King of
Waterloo Station
Southampton
Waryner C. Martin
Temperature Soars to 95 Degrees in Shade
At two o'clock this afternoon the thermometer hit 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade with heavy humidity. Big white clouds threatened a general rain to end the drought and help crops start. By 3:45 the temperature fell to 83 degrees after a light shower about half an hour earlier.
Wagner bill favored for long term housing program
Washington June 3 The Wagner bill to authorize a long term low cost housing program with local authorities was reported favorably to the Senate today by its labor committee. Stuart Va June 3 Patrick county officers arrested Oscar Hall on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Hairston Moran age 20.
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Washington
Senate
Labor Committee
Stuart
Patrick County
Oscar Hall
Hairston Moran
Actress Stef Duna Promotes Honey on Waffles
Stef Duna, a screen actress, endorses slightly warmed honey as a tasty topping for waffles. She notes its delightful sweetness enhances breakfast dishes and invites fans to try the combination.
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Stef Duna
Foundation Plantings That Don’t Block Windows
Common mistake in setting out foundation plantings. Do not plant evergreen under windows as it will grow and obstruct the view. Plant shrubs to vitalize 6 to 10 year growth, group foundation plantings in corners away from windows to frame the window and allow sun and air for a bright effect.
Care for Spring Flower Bulbs After Blooming
As bulbs finish blooming they require little care but should be trimmed. Cut off faded flowers at the stem top to stop seed production and redirect energy into the bulb for next year’s growth and bloom.
Social and Personal Highlights From Local Meetings
G A A sets Thursday 7 30 pm meeting in West Piccadilly club rooms with full attendance urged for important matters and social plans. Ladies Aid Society of Greenway Church to meet at Mrs Harry’s home Thursday June 11 with full attendance requested. Children Day rehearsal at Congregational Christian Church tomorrow at 3 pm for all parts. Dr C R Anderson to speak on Effects of Alcohol at Church of Christ Sunday 7 pm. expected large turnout. Weiner roast at Bartonville Saturday 7 pm meet at church. lawn event hosted by Christian Endeavor at Mrs Robert Hockman’s home. Dorothy and Rosa Flegenheimer, Columbia students, have returned home.
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Girls Athletic Association
West Piccadilly Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Greenway Church
Harry
Congregational Christian Church
C. R. Anderson
Christian Endeavor Society
Church of Christ
Bartonville
Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ
Robert Hockman
Fines in Police Court for Drunk and Disorderly Conduct
Police court today fined Mannie Anderson Simon Whitlock Charles Whitlock Arthur Boyce Martha Whitlock Cleota Campbell 15.25 dollars each for a wild party under an apple tree at the north end of Highland avenue. John W. Largent 10.25 dollars for drunkenness.
Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Market Reports Highlight Mixed Gains
Market notes from Baltimore and Chicago show cattle, calves, hogs and sheep with varied demand and price ranges. Cattle steady to higher in Baltimore with cows 5.00-6.00, slaughter-ready calves strong, hogs 10.75-11.00 for 140-210 lb, feeder weights steady. Chicago hogs up to 10.25-10.20 for 160-250 lb, cattle steady to higher with value-weight steers 8.25-9.00, spring lambs around 11.25-11.50. Dairy and feed prices listed for farm use.
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Maine
Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agric
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. S. Dept. Agr
Local Markets Prices for Flour and Grain Products
Local wholesale market notes a range of prices for flour brands Crystal Magnolia and various bag sizes. Cracked corn shelled corn scratch feed corn meal and Kasco feeds listed with per-bbl and per-100 measures. Dairy and animal feeds shown, with butter prices and beef weights also noted.
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Kasco
Seseeee
Seccacvccs
Stocks end unsettled amid French unrest and tax doubts
New York trading closed irregularly as labor disturbances in France and Senate tax debate concerns kept many traders on hold. Transfers totaled about 600000 shares as only a few issues advanced while many remained steady or slipped.
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New York
France
Senate
Netherlands Bank
al. Chem
Am. Tel
Tel
Anaconda
A. T
Beth Steel (New
Johns-Manville
Kennecott
Mont.-Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn. R. R
Sears Roebuck
Son. Pac
Ltd. Oil N. J
Texas Corp
UN. Pac
U. S. Steel
West. UN. Tel
West el. & M
Woolworth
Wheat and grain futures rise on weather expectations
Chicago reports higher wheat prices as favorable weather expectations lift futures. Minneap olis December wheat shows strength while cash grain in Chicago lists mixed No 2 hard wheat and several corn and barley bids, with prices for yellow and white corn and oats noted.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Chicago Cash Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Civil Suit Is Continued Over Till Tomorrow
The civil suit of Robert Liggett against John W. Herrell and wife continues as evidence resumes tomorrow at 10 o clock. Liggett seeks $300 from L. A. Good. the Herrellas claim settlement and a signed receipt proves payment. The jury includes O. H. Anderson, D. A. Smith, Robert Shirley and S. D. Ginn. Attorneys Burr P. Harrison for defendants and S. Sloan Kuydendall for plaintiff.
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Robert Liggett
John W. Herrell
Liggett
L. A. Good
Pennsylvania
Herrell
Herrells
Evi
Burr P. Harrison
S. Sloan Kuydendall
Roanoke Records 100 Degree Peak In June Heat
The Roanoke region reached 100 degrees today the highest temperature recorded this year. The prior record for the year stood at 93 degrees as officials noted the hot spell.
How Treatment for Disease May Aid Adult's Deafness
A physician argues adult deafness often improves when underlying diseases are treated. Diabetic blood sugar, intestinal toxemia, and nasal sinus issues can cause or worsen hearing loss. Emotional stress and adenoids or tonsil infections may also affect hearing, warranting medical or surgical care beyond ear-focused treatment.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Basia
Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns ad offers slimming frock pattern
The ad promotes Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1899 B for sizes 32 through 50 with a youthful slimming frock featuring a cape collar and front panel with twin pleats. It encourages sending 15 cents for the Barbara Bell Pattern Book and notes future features like novelty pockets in tomorrow's issue.
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Barbara Bell
Winchester Evening Star
Times Square Station
New York
N. Y
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