Borah Seeks Debts Payment Before South American Loans
Senator Borah argued the United States must demand payment of existing South American debts before new credits. He opposed Roosevelt’s 500 million loan program, warning taxpayers’ money could be misused by foreign politicians.
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Washington
Borah
United States
Senate
Roosevelt
Barkley
D.ky
Lucas ‘D
Ill
South America
Congress
2 Good
Taft
Ohio
Adams
D.-Colp
Foy
Mr. Sibert Reported Improving at Memorial Hospital
J William Sibert, prominent Winchester businessman and former postmaster, arrived from his Capon River country place for therapeutic treatments and was reported by friends to be improving and responding to medical care at Memorial hospital.
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J. William Sibert
Winchester
Capon River
Memorial Hospital
Sibert
Barley Yield Talk From Mr Winchester and Farmers
Mr Winchester thanks callers on the barley yield and invites farmers to report yields in the coming days. He urges wheat reports when underway and mentions a threshing day meal. The note notes scarce country ham and a high 244 acre barley from 4 acres as a noteworthy claim.
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Punk
Funk
Mr. Watson
Frankie Snapp Heads to Wildwood Marble Tourney
Winchester’s 13 year old marble ace Frankie Snapp prepares for a national event in Wildwood New Jersey with his first trip away from parents joining Mr. and Mrs. Otis Sargent. The Star sponsored Winchester tourney director is his family guide for the journey and he aims to reach the finals amid 44 entrants including one girl.
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Frankie Snapp
Winchester
Wildwood
N. J
Otis Sargent
The
Star
Atlantic Ocean
Shore
Snapp
Frankie
Townsendites in Uproar Over Threatened Revolt
At a national convention in Indianapolis delegates cheer Dr. Francis E. Townsend as a revolt against his leadership is announced by Harvey J. Smith. The crowd roars as Smith is named leader. Townsend says revolts are under way but he is not worried. Rep. Homer D. Angell denounces borrowing and spending and urges a pay-as-you-go program to restore employment.
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Indianapolis
Townsend Old-Age Pension Clubs
Francis E. Townsend
Smith
Harvey J. Smith
Covington
Organization
John Weir
Los Angeles
Calif
Townsend
Homer D. Angell
R.-Ore
Sam
Angell
Yankee Clipper’s first north Great Circle flight to Europe
The Yankee Clipper began a preview flight from Port Washington to Europe on the northern great circle route. Thirty three aboard included 21 government and airline officials. stops planned at Shediac New Brunswick and Botwood Newfoundland before heading to Foynes Ireland and on to Southampton.
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Shediac
New Brunswick
Europe
New York
Pan American Airways
Long Island
Port Washington
New England
Harold E. Gray
Botwood
Newfoundland
Foynes
Ireland
Southhampton
Southampton
Stephen Early
Roosevelt
NBC
U. S
Dennis Shavez
D-Nm
Ernest Ludeen
Fi-Minn
Clarence Cannon Ae
Carl E. Mapes
Rmich
Dividend Notice from Commercial & Savings Bank
The Directors declare a semi annual dividend of 3 percent on capital stock effective July 1, 1939. Checks will be commercial. By John I. Joat, Cashier. 6-24-1p-21
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Savings Bank
John I.joat
Large Volume of State and County Licenses Issued
During the fiscal year ending June 30, 152 state fishing licenses were issued at the office of C. C. Brannon, county clerk. Various hunting and fishing licenses were also issued including non-resident fishing only 13 at $5, non-resident 2-day licenses 55 at $1, county trapping licenses 30 at $1.50, county dip net permits 31 at $1, county hunting and fishing licenses 1,025 at $1, state hunting and fishing licenses 371 at $3, five non resident hunting and fishing licenses at $15.50, state hunting only 105 at $2, and non resident 2-day hunting only 21 at $5.
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C. C. Brannon
Yard Party at Mt Pleasant Church Event
Yard Party at Mt Pleasant Church beyond White Hall scheduled for Friday June 30. Spit
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Mt. Pleasant Church
White Hall
Pin lost at 421 West Clifford prompts $25 reward
Notice blocks detail a five line snippet offering a $25 reward for the return of a pin lost at 421 West Clifford. It also references a Henry Lot sale advertisement and mentions a pipe sale and junk buying by Winchester Junk Co. with address at 13 Fairfax Lane. The calendar item notes a sale next Thursday June 29.
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West Clifford
Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main & Braddock
King George VI and Queen Rest at Windsor After U.S. Tour
London reports the king and queen, with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, enjoying quiet at Windsor as Windsorites praise their royal return. The Duke of Windsor is urged to come back, amid cheers for George VI’s home-coming speech to 700 guests at Guildhall, viewed as a key moment in postwar world sentiment.
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London
George VI
Elizabeth
Windsor Castle
Margaret Rose
Edward Vitil
George
United States
Britain
France Bans Foreign Tracts Amid Propaganda Crackdown
Paris reports President Lebrun signed a decree banning distribution of pamphlets printed abroad to curb German propaganda in Alsace Lorraine and northern departments. Police have arrested several involved in spreading French language tracts printed in Germany as Paris reviews world situation and mutual aid talks with Turkey.
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Paris
Lebrun
France
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Daladier
Turkey
Syria
Moscow
Soviet Russia
Georges Bonnet
Hatay Republic
Sanjak of
Alexandretta
League of Nations
Unemployed Benefits in Winchester for May Total $5,562.58
Unemployment compensation paid to Winchester area claimants in May totaled 5562.58 with 908 weeks of benefits. Only 52 partially unemployed claims were paid 302.08 while statewide it was about 5 percent. 200 new claims were filed and 160 claimants had benefits terminated mostly due to wage-credit exhaustion or return to work.
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Winchester
U.C
F. W. Bailey
Winchester U. C
Bailey
Frederick
Clarke
Loudoun
Winchester Office
Police Recover Bodies Of Boys In Bellfonte Mill Race
Police recovered the badly mashed bodies of eight year old Robert Lenker and eight year old Robert Quici from the Giant wheel at the end of a mill race in Bellfonte Pennsylvania. The boys had been missing since nightfall and were found by a bloodhound after a lengthy search. Authorities said there were no signs of foul play. The wheel powered the borough water works.
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Bellfonte
Robert Lenker
Robert Quici
Rockview
Showers Expected Midweek Across Regions
Weather outlook for the week notes showers midweek in the North and Middle Atlantic states. Cooler conditions in the north portion and moderate to warmer temperatures in the south portion, with a cooler start and warmer end of the week.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Uncle Sam Reaches Into Your Pocket for Budget Balance
Washington reports new two year nuisance taxes apply to gasoline, powder, radios, oil, matches, electricity, tires, tubes, and long distance calls. Car sales face 2 percent tax, car radios 10 percent, and tire and tube taxes add up per unit. Deed taxes rise with property value, totaling costs for households nationwide.
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Washington
Sam
Treasury
Senate Votes On Silver Price Amendment In Monitored Move
Western Senators agreed to vote Monday on a Pittman amendment to set Treasury purchases at 1.27 dollars per ounce for domestic silver, replacing the 64.64 cent price under the Silver Purchase program, as part of the administration monetary bill tied to extending stabilization funds and gold devaluation powers. The pact came after Barkley assurances on the 64.64 cent price failed to placate western senators.
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Washington
Barkley
D.ky
Pittman
D.-Nev
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Chanters Set Sacred Concert At Handley Stadium
Chanters plan a sacred concert tomorrow afternoon at 5 o clock at Handley stadium with rain site in the school auditorium. Dr Gould, pastor of Francis Asbury Methodist Church Washington DC, will speak and lead hymns as part of the service.
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Stadium
Robin Gould
Handley Stadium
Gould
D. D
Francis Asbury Methodist Church
Washington, D. C
Apple Growers to Gather for Fourth Appalachian Apples Meet
Commercial apple growers from Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland plus friends are expected to attend the fourth annual Appalachian Apples meeting at Handley High School grounds Tuesday next. The program runs from 10 30 a m with remarks by C Purcell McCue followed by reports from Carroll R Miller and Porter R Taylor. Luncheon at 12 30 with afternoon talks by Paul Mooney and Aubrey Milan on promotion and sales from retailer and buyer perspectives.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Handley High School
C. Purcell McCue
Albemarle County
Porter R. Taylor
Aubrey Milan
Atlanta
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Roanoke
Messinee Municipal Band Opens Season With Swing Favorites
The Messinee Municipal Band opened its outdoor season with Beer Barrel Polka repeated after strong applause and car horn toots. Baritone John F. Hoover performed Sylvia, and the program included Sky Pilot and Firefly selections. audience gathered on Cameron Street outside City Hall. crowd size growing but seating remains limited. Prof W H McIlwee conducted.
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Messinee Municipal Band
Sylvia
John F. Hoover
Cameron Street
City Hall
W. H. MclIlwee
Record A Quake In California
An earthquake centered about 200 miles from Pasadena caused considerable damage and was reported at 8 28 03 a m local time. San Diego felt a sharp quake at the same moment swaying chandeliers and chairs. Corona del Mar and Tijuana also reported shocks, with lighter tremors in San Diego later. Caltech seismographs logged several minor quakes in the prior 24 hours.
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Pasadena
Calif
San Diego
Coronado
Tijuana
California Institute of Technology
Tientsin searching of foreigners continues amid tensions
In Tientsin the Japanese blockade tightens as martial law is declared in the Japanese concession. British and French areas face traffic restrictions, food smuggling attempts, and Chinese crowds seeking limited rations amid ongoing international tensions.
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Tientsin
Sion
Ashai Road
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Mr. Funk
Joseph Funk
Stephens City
Turgeon
Eaves
Townsendites
Frederick County
Henry
Uncle Sam
John
Apple
California
Ningpo
Cardiff
Wales
Chamberlain
Tokyo
Interna
House of
Commons
Tual
Marana Holland
Bruce
Pasadenia
Cal
China
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