Governor disputes beer revenue claim in special session debate
Governor Pollard and Major Gibson clash over the Layman Act and beer revenue as a possible special session looms. Pollard says the revenue argument is grossly exaggerated and projects scant gains from beer taxes, totaling about $15,000 monthly for six weeks plus license fees, not enough to justify a costly extra session.
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Protests Removal of B and O Trains at Winchester
D. F. Yost argues to the Star that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to file with the State Corporation Commission in Richmond to pull trains 51 and 52 on the valley branch. He warns this would reduce daily passenger service, cites nearby towns’ higher train counts, and urges Winchester’s Chamber of Commerce to intervene due to heavy freight business and shipments.
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Governor holds whip in legislature call says Gibson
Major Gibson asserts the Governor can call special elections and set session dates without four fifths approval or thirty day notices, while lawmakers question election writs for vacancies and the ability of the General Assembly to convene without the executive.
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Wheat price tops dollar in western markets for first time in years
Harrisonburg reports wheat selling from 78 to 85 cents a bushel as new grain moves, with Rockingham Milling noting good quality but farmers wary of promised yields. Chicago and Fort Worth futures surge to near 1 dollar as heat and drought damage crops nationwide.
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Improvement of Millwood Road Sought Here
Citizens appeal to Hon. Harry Byrd and Senator T Russell Cather for funds to rebuild Millwood Road. They urge prompt action to secure state and Washington funds and ask Governor Pollard to appoint a director for state funds. They plan to mobilize Frederick county residents for Winchester and state support.
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McReynolds Strikes Back On Charges And Debt Plan
McReynolds defends against charges and pushes a public works program to relieve debt. Australian objections to the wheat restriction plan appear resolved after an American Australian conference. India, largest silver holder, signals support for the American silver rehabilitation plan.
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Ruby Jackson's Shop Robbed of Summer Apparel
Robbers seized most of the summer stock from Miss Ruby Jackson's women store in Hagerstown Maryland. About $100 in cash was taken from a rear-entrance safe. Entry likely occurred Sunday dawn, with loot loaded into a large vehicle. The shop held dresses coats ensembles lingerie hosiery and novelties. Miss Jackson is known in Winchester and shows wares at the George Washington Gift Shop.
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Navy Eyes 400 Million Navy Spending Plan
High officials expect to spend 400 million dollars on the navy in the new fiscal year starting Saturday. President Roosevelt has set aside 238 million from public works funds for ship construction over three years. Secretary Swanson fixes 46 million as the minimum for the first year for 32 vessels. The fiscal year forecast totals 270 million in cash withdrawals from regular funds.
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Adla Tablets Promise Quick Relief From Acid Stomach
An advertisement touts Dr. Emil's Adla Tablets as a simple cure for acid stomach indigestion and gas offering fast relief. Bak er's Drug Store carries the product. The page also includes an indelicate memorial stanza for Mary Grace Massie dated June 27 1932 signed by her parents and siblings.
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Mary Grace Massie
H. C. Keller
Navy plans shore station build and plant upgrades
The navy intends shore station construction and plant modernization both ashore and afloat costing about 84 million dollars. To fund this the department requests a new allocation from the public works fund.
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