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The Associated Press note states its exclusive rights to re publish dispatches and local news in this paper. It emphasizes ownership of AP content whether credited or not and asserts full local news rights within the publication.
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Subscription Rates in Advance
A local listing shows subscription pricing with options for one year at 3.50 dollars six months at 1.78 dollars three months at 0.90 dollars and one month at 0.30 dollars. The note clarifies advance payment terms and period lengths.
The Key to Infinite Possessions Scriptural Reflection
A brief devotional noting that wealth and power belong to God and that believers share in Christ’s possession. It cites a biblical verse stressing humility and divine ownership over all things. The emphasis centers on spiritual stewardship rather than human glory.
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Roosevelt calls for broader income tax base and higher middle rates
In a press conference President Roosevelt urged widening the income tax base to include more people and recommended higher rates for those in middle brackets. He warned that future taxes must rise to cover vast public spending, affecting both the poor and the wealthy.
House Passes New Relief Bill and WPA Reforms
The House approved a 1.477 billion dollar relief outlay and set new WPA rules. The bill creates a three member bipartisan board, demands 130 hours monthly work, removes chronic WPA workers after eighteen months, and ends federal writers and theatre projects. It shifts relief funding to matched population unemployment ratios and aims to curb political manipulation. Hatch Bill fate remains doubtful.
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Demand for New Government Spending Meets Skeptical Public
The text argues that enthusiasm for Mr. Marriner S Eccles's program of government spending is fading. It critiques pump priming as an old, debt‑driven approach that has failed after six years, urging admission that prosperity cannot be bought with borrowed money.
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Wage Hour Law Weaknesses Across Virginia Industry
A Virginia industrialists conference flags weaknesses in the federal wage and hour act. It notes underrepresentation of the South on the minimum wage committee, risks to Southern textile and shoe industries, and potential closures in small cotton oil and lumber mills while urging enforcement and continued pay of 25 cents an hour, with upcoming increases to 30 cents and a 42 hour week.
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Frank Louthan
Richmond
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THAT DIVING BELL
The article notes that the Phenix remains unfound after thirty hours and a missing diving bell may not change the outcome. It suggests the incident will push joint French and American navy talks to provide life saving gear to French sailors and praises American ingenuity aiding brave men.
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Quiz Questions From The Daily Page Two
The quiz asks seven questions covering topics from geography and law to golf and poker. It includes inquiries about the capital of Canada, bi weekly meaning, definition of minor in law, recent golf champion, famous mountain pass, Vermont history, poker hand rankings, pronunciation of lethargic, and Man o War defeat count.
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Demeaning Words in Contemporary Writing Debated
Linguists discuss preferred terms for describing charity as degrading or debasing. The guide urges writers to choose precise adjectives rather than casual phrases.
Anne Clark and John Roosevelt Marry in Massachusetts Church
Anne Clark wed John Roosevelt son of the president in an old Massachusetts church. Virginia Bean and Otis Sargent marry at her Leesburg home in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Her bert Bean. Mrs. J W Nixon is elected president of the State Woman's Auxiliary of Virginia Federation of Post Office Clerks.
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John Roosevelt
Old Massachusetts
J. W.nixon
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Virginia Bean
Otis Sargent
Leesburg
Herbert Bean
Pilot signals fire alarm near Mount Williams during odd incident
Five years ago an unknown pilot circled the Maurice Orndorff residence near Mount Williams to trigger a fire alarm drawing attention of occupants. A mass meeting of Frederick County citizens planned to discuss a possible county fair this fall. Miss Elizabeth Elliott and Neville Hansucker wed at his Clarke County home.
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Frederick County
Elizabeth Elliott
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Clarke County
Doctor Brown Seeks Governor Post on Anti Smith Ticket
Ten years ago Dr. William Moseley Brown of Washington and Lee University announced willingness to run for governor on an anti Smith ticket. Short crops in the west push peach growers to report indicators of a large crop. O M Swimler starts making apple picking boxes.
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Washington and Lee University
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Virginia alumni convicts arrested after liquor protest rally
Twenty five years ago a mass meeting was planned Sunday by the Anti Saloon League to discuss liquor evils. Four University of Virginia alumni were arrested in Staunton as escaped convicts on their way home from an alumni celebration, wearing convict suits.
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Forty years ago soldiers mark first anniversary of Santiago battle
Forty years ago American troops observed the first anniversary of the battle of Santiago in Cuba. N A Cooper announces Columbia bicycles new models are faster and superior to the old type. Dr John P Hyde president of Valley Female College leaves Winchester for a brief vacation in the south.
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Eleanor Parrish Plans A House After Sold Story
New Yorker Eleanor Parrish, wife of Phil, learns her novel was bought by the syndicate for a thousand dollars. She contemplates buying a house for her husband to preserve his self respect while pursuing her writing ambitions. Her friend Kate questions the plan as Eleanor reveals a desire for financial independence.
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Eleanor
Kil
Kate
Nell
Eleanor Parrish
Editor Tests Twenty Three Year Old Writer In Syndicate Office
Mrs Parrish, a twenty three and a half year old novelist, meets Mr Henderson the new fiction editor. He questions whether she can handle common characters and urges her to write with empathy for ordinary people. She resists and asserts her focus on depth over popularity.
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Eleanor
Trivia Q and A from 1938 newspaper column
A reader quiz covers sources of the wars phrase from Matthew 24 6 odds of income tax filers in 1937 and 1938 ad spend and US population figures. It cites the 1928 International Civil Aeronautics Conference purpose the post office inscription from Herodotus and Bernarr Macfadden school location plus train ridership, park fire causes, and Will Rogers name details.
Favorite Hymns Of All Creeds Booklet Offer
A call to order the collection Favorite Hymns Of All Creeds a 151 hymn volume with words and music sized 6 by 9 inches. The notice invites readers to send twenty cents with a coupon to Information Bureau Washington D C for a copy and to enclose name address and route.
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Frederic J. Haskin
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Hollywood Publizes Political Propaganda Trend
Hollywood is accused of injecting political propaganda into most films as public mood shifts. The piece notes the Hays Office struggles to curb this trend while Hollywood's entertainment role remains paramount. It mentions Idol Chat and various gossip items about actors, marriages, and industry happenings.
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Ken Dolan
Shirley Ross
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