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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1937
Page
5
A Senate committee report condemns a proposed judiciary bill as unconstitutional and dangerous. It argues the measure centralizes federal judges, expands political control, and undermines minority protections, while failing to ease court congestion or meet presidential aims.
In Handley High notes the junior and senior classes conclude the year with reminiscences and well wishes. Seniors cope with leaving school as the Booster Club celebrates a successful year and traditions like the Prom and Lantern March unfold. Track awards and certificates honor Tom Rosenberger and fellow teammates as the class of 37 prepares for the class of 38.
The report argues the plan would create itinerant judges and allow selecting specific judges for cases, violating local citizenship norms. It contends the infusion of new blood is blocked, delays persist, and the bill imposes forced judicial action, not increasing personnel or aiding poorer litigants.
Berlin reported that the German propaganda ministry denied abroad a claim that Leni Riefenstahl was denounced as a Jewess by Propaganda Minister Goebbels. The note said she continued film work, asserting she is Aryan and could not be excluded from the Reich.
In Bordeaux on June 14 two Spanish ships landed 4,000 child refugees from Bilbao. The liner Habana arrived with 4,500 children aboard and the Ploubazanex carried 310. Representatives of the Spanish central government were on both ships. The French liner Sontay will take 1,500 Basque children aboard at Pauillac for Leningrad to be cared for by the Soviet government.
Mrs. G. A. York and Mrs. Bessie Orton travel to New York for the wedding of Isabelle Orton. Mrs. York plans to return by June 20.
At the Wednesday assembly Mrs Barr presented four sports trophies to the Greens after the previous year’s all four trophies to the Oranges. Captains received Soccer E Massie, Volley Ball Shirley Williams, Basketball F Grove, Baseball F Massie. Letters were given to Shirley Williams Frances Grove Anne Douglas Seal Esther De Haven Emilie Rosenberger Aloise Brill Zorpha Seabright Helen Lillis Frances Triggs Freda Loy Meta Whiting Farley Massey Isabelle Simpson. Senior watches were awarded to Rosabelle Dorsey and John Webber by Hodgson Brown jewelers.
During the final assembly on Wednesday morning Mr. Ochs Mr. Sargeant and Mr. Quarles distributed athletic awards. Intramural basketball certificates went to Halford Baker Robert Sutton Tom Ritter Beverley Randolph Donald Stewart Arthur Tinsman Dick Sutton and William Lafollette. Intramural wrestling awards were given to Eugene Lupton and Donald Tinsman.
A quirky collage of names and roles from Handley School and Clarke County features student leaders, theater credits, and class figures. Highlights include The Youngest Giggles Yost and Miss Light's plays with amateur stage successes like The Red Lamp and The Wedding of School Spirit.
Alumni welcome message praises booster club and Winchester Evening Star for space during 1936-37 school year. Article notes ongoing updates on activities and staff, with emphasis on keeping students informed about events and people at school.
Washington June 13 Two familiar figures return to White House inner circles. Donald Richberg, now a private attorney, moves through executive offices while Joe Davies shuttles Paris to Moscow as ambassador. Richberg’s presence recalls his NRA leadership and prior private visits before the wages bill was drafted.
The article details how former NRA figures dominate the White House advisory scene and face jittery reactions from wages and hours opponents. It notes Kennedy as top aide and discusses the reorganization plan and its uncertain fate in Congress.
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