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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
4
Ironicalironical Hague publicity in Nazi press
The text notes strong US press condemnation of Jersey City's Mayor Hague while contrasting praise from the German Nazi press. It argues Hague, seen by opponents as anti democratic, is supported by fascist propaganda, highlighting ironic alignments between democracy's critic and fascist praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Hague
America
Nebraska
Edward J. Flanagan
Omaha
Death taxes fund state and federal treasuries in 1937 study
A Federation of Tax Administrators report shows death, inheritance and gift taxes funded state treasuries at 109.5 million and the federal government at 305.55 million in 1937. Most states levy some form, with varied administration and rates. Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana share revenues with local bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Tax Administrators
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Revenue Departments
Commissioners of Revenue
Minnesota
South Dakota
Montana
Virginia rights of way delay Blue Ridge Parkway funds
The Roanoke World-News reports Virginia may lose part of a 2 million dollar deficiency act allotment for Blue Ridge and Natchez Trace parkways if the state fails to deliver rights of way promised in 1933. Park Service officials say funds will be allocated where rights of way are secured and work can begin promptly. No contracts have yet been awarded for grading.
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Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service
Washington
Blue Ridge
Natchez Trace
Congress
Park Service
North Carolina
State Highway Commission
John Draper
Carroll County
The
State Highway Department
Shenandoah National Park
Great Smoky National Park
Virginia Highway Commission
State Conservation Commission
Otter
Rocky Knob
Governor Price
Miss Perkins
PWA
Tennessee
Hull
Bar Association
Virginia Delays Blue Ridge Parkway Rights of Way
The article details Virginia delays in acquiring land and easements for the Blue Ridge Parkway, despite federal funds and plans connecting Shenandoah to Great Smoky, with ongoing condemnations, court actions, and calls for state action to avoid losing federal construction money. It notes possible political resistance within Virginia agencies and urges gubernatorial intervention.
Court names Burr P. Harrison receiver for Pommell Inc
Judge Williams appoints Burr P. Harrison as receiver for Pommell Inc a brandy distillery. Joe Louis defeats Jimmy Braddock to become the second colored heavyweight champion. Theodore Nail of near Hogue Creek may lose his arm after an automobile sideswipe on route 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr P. Harrison
Pommell, Inc
Williams
Joe Louis
Jimmy Braddock
Theodore Nail
Hogue Creek
President Roosevelt delays London trip amid economic conference rumors
Five years ago President Roosevelt would not rush to London to pressure the world economic conference as rumors spread. In Winchester gas customers stand to save about $5,000 annually if the new low-rate proposal from Manager Goss is approved by the State Corporation Commission. The Winchester Furniture Co. warns customers in an advertisement that prices are rising and urges immediate purchases.
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Roosevelt
Ocean
London
Winchester
Goss
State Corporation Commission
Winchester Furniture Co
the Star
Virginia couple wed in Hagerstown ceremony
Miss Marie Bumgardner of Shenandoah and Mr. Gus Haines of this city marry in Hagerstown by Rev. Mr. Snavely. A burglars break in at W. A. Norton and Sons yields no loot. John H. Snyder’s car catches fire after being forced off near Opequon Lake Park. Virginia gasoline tax receipts set a new yearly record at $803,568.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Bumgardner
Shenandoah
Gus Haines
Hagerstown
Snavely
W. A. Norton and Sons
John H. Snyder
Opequon Lake Park
Northwestern student seriously injured in dorm fall
Thomas Jones of Berryville is seriously injured after a fall from a third story dormitory window at Northwestern University. Mary Lockley Frances Green Lillie Wilkerson Clarissa Carter Ida Green and Allie Garner graduate from colored school here. Stanley Maphis of Strasburg kills himself after overwork and nervous breakdown on his father's back porch. Gardner B. Hillyard secures contract to repaint the post office walls which have become badly soiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
Berryville
Northwestern University
Mary Lockley
Frances Green
Lillie Wilkerson
Clarissa Carter
Ida Green
Allie Garner
Stanley Maphis
Strasburg
Self
Gardner B. Hillyard
Fire company seeks aid to remodel engine house for new reel
Forty years ago the Sarah Zane Fire Co requests council support for funding to remodel its engine house to fit new reel apparatus. Robert Steele, a former county resident, is said to have gone insane in Washington where doctors cite smoking as the cause. Troops land in Cuba as the invasion Army readies its attack on Spaniards. Alexander Potter, designer of the city's water works, wins a contract to plan Newport News water system.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Robert Steele
Washington
Cuba
Alexander Potter
City of
Newport News
Largest air conditioning building in the world
A quiz style page notes the Department of the Interior Building in Washington DC as the largest air con structure. It collates trivia on oceans of facts from Confucius burial to parking lots and movie rights with brief entries on historical figures and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Interior
Washington, D. C
Wallace farm aid shortfall sparks election year concerns
Washington reports a drop in Farm Security payments from March to June 1937, with projections under $300 million for the year vs. $370 million last year. The note warns of commodity loans, policy limits, and shifting political moves around figures like Morgenthau and Kennedy, amid wage law administration chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AAA
Wallace
Commodity Credit Corporation
Ellen Dale Kidnapping Mystery at Montoya Ranch
Ellen Dale, a screen star, learns Bill Baron and Panola Montoya ride off after breakfast. Felix Montoya vows to hunt them with guns, while Ellen pleads innocence. Don Julio sends riders to search as the Montoyas fear a kidnapping with danger looming.
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Ellen Dale
Doren
Bill Baron
Don Julio Montoya
Ellen
Montoya Ranch
Bill
Panola Montoya
Felix Montoya
Panola
Don Julio
Mon _Senor Montoya
Felix
Miss Dale
Mother
Motion
Dale
Panda
Montoyas
Mexico
Senor Montoya
Rember
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