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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1935

Page

5

Mechanic Held On Charge of Woman's Death

George Clark a mechanic was held for the corporation court grand jury on murder charges in the death of Mrs Frances Sutton an expectant mother. Luther Sutton her husband was released for lack of evidence. Witnesses testified Clark carried the woman over his shoulders and dumped her into a car while some questioned if she was alive. Clark admitted renting a room to help her with an abortion and said she was semi conscious when he left. Coroner Parkins said the autopsy was performed with four physicians present.

Wee George Clark Waene Corporation Court Grand Jury Frances Sutton J. Harry May Luther H. Sutton Clark

Garbo Nearly Misses Train To Sweden

Greta Garbo paused in a Chicago station doorway as a New York bound train pulled out, posing briefly for photographers before heading to a vacation in her native Sweden, eager to avoid the press.

Chicago Greta Garbo Sweden

Strike Looms In Covington Rayon Plant

Covington June 4. A closed meeting of Industrial Rayon workers was told that a conference with company officials on union demands was not wholly satisfactory, but a strike would be delayed pending further negotiations. Local organizer E C Cluney said a strike would not be called until more talks. A committee from Covington and Cleveland workers plus a federal conciliator will meet. Cleveland workers are already on strike.

Covington Theustrial Rayon Corporation E. C. Cluney Mr. Cluney Lloyd Mayn Cleveland Corporation Cleveland Workers Kline Cleveland

Press Freedom Is Not Menaced In Roosevelt Era

Washington writer David Rankin Barbee told Emory and Henry College graduates that the New Deal has not threatened press freedom. He praised the Associated Press for unbiased news reporting and noted presidents including Lincoln and Andrew Johnson once tried to curb the press. Degrees were awarded to 52 seniors with 10 honorary law degrees.

FMORY Roosevelt Thce Emory and Henry College David Rankin Barbee Washington Barbee Associated Pess Abraham Lincoln Andrew Jackson Andrew Johnson J. N. Hilman Mr. Barbee Lincoln H. Cariock Knoxville

Stolen Alcohol Leads to Deaths at Austin College

In Sherman Texas two Austin College students died after ingesting methyl alcohol stolen from a campus chemistry building. Eight others were ill as college officials, led by Dr. E. B. Tucker, launched a full investigation into the incident and possible use of wood alcohol.

Sherman Tex Austin College E. B. Tucker Board of Regents

Sound Money Sought For Business Firmness

Washington June 4. Federal Reserve Board Governor Eccles says sound money means stability and uses resources fully without booms or busts. He notes banking legislation has passed the House and is before the Senate committee as measures center control of money and credit in the reserve board.

Washington Administration Federal Reserve Board Eccles Reserve Board House Senate Banking Committee

Bonus Issue To Come Up In The 1936 Campaign

Washington reports that the 1936 campaign will keep the bonus issue in the spotlight as advocates delay cash payment plans until the next session. President Roosevelt vetoed the Patman bill, a veto overridden in the House and sustained in the Senate by nine votes. Patman leaders plan to push public sentiment in a campaign year, while Clark and others weigh chances of revival. Reports of a ransom case in Oregon and a Blaine ransom note were noted with officials seeking details.

Washington Congress Patman House Senate Roosevelt Sena Tor Borah R-Ida Senator Clark D-Mo American Legion Clark Patmanites Oregon Justice Department Pacific Northwest

Kidnap Trial Resumes for Weyerhaeuser Case

Tacoma timeout scene as the $200000 kidnap trial of George Weyerhaeuser moves forward tonight. proceedings focus on the kidnap plot and charges as jurors hear new testimony and evidence in the high profile case.

Associated Press Tacoma, Wash George Weyerhaeuser

Curbstanders in China Offer Goods and Quick Services

Curbstands in China sell a wide range of commodities and nearly every kind of professional service. Barbers dentists doctors letter writers and other professionals operate openly for passers by. The mending maidens who sew a button or patch while you hold still, charge a penny.

China Collier's Weekly

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