Martin-Lewis Split Widens As UAW Convention Opens
The Martin faction of the United Automobile Workers opened its convention claiming over 700 delegates from nearly 200 locals and warning attendance would sever ties with the parent body. The CIO backed faction reported 315 236 loyal members with 21 674 supporting Martin and 24 302 yet undecided.
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Martin-Lewis
UAW
Dettaor
Homer Martin
John L. Lewis
Martin
United Automobile Workers’ Union
CIO
Pleads Guilty To Slaying Of Rosebud Baby
In Mifflintown Pennsylvania Paul W Barrick a former brickyard worker pled guilty to a murder charge in the death of two year old Miriam Wolf known at birth as the Rosebud Baby He was held without bail for the next term of court Corporal Richard Gray of the State Police read the charge Barrick described a desire to die and flinched when told Miriam had died yesterday The defendant was described as a jealous suitor of the child's mother.
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Mifflintown
Justice of the Peace
Paul W. Barrick
Miriam Wolf
Richard Gray
State Police
Barrack
Gray
Miriam
Pedestrian Right of Way Tragedy Cited in Bos-cawen Street
A small boy was struck and slightly injured by a car at Boscawen and Loudoun highlighting dangers pedestrians face. The piece urges strict adherence to signals and crossing only on designated turns to reduce hazards from driving gas buggies and autos.
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Boscawen
Loudoun
Dr Anderson to Speak at Lenten Services and Ministers Meeting
The Rev Howard Stone Anderson D D pastor of the First Congregational Church Washington DC will lead a Vesper at the Congregational Christian Church tomorrow at 5 pm as part of a Lenten series through Friday night. The Chanters led by Floyd Haines will sing.
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First Congregational Church
Washington, D. C
Congregational Christian Church
Underwood
Unerwood
Howard Stone Anderson
D. D
Washington
Robert Whittn
Dr. Anderson
Calvin Coolidge
National Capital
Anderson
Winchester Ministerial Association
Steinhardt Named Ambassador to the Soviet Union
President Roosevelt named Laurence A. Steinhardt ambassador to the Soviet Union while Claude G. Bowers was recalled from Spain for consultation. Steinhardt, born in 1892 in New York City, had served as ambassador to Peru and minister to Sweden, and participated in the Pan American Conference in Lima.
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Washington
Laurence A. Steinhardt
Peru
Roosevelt
Soviet Union
State Department
Claude G. Bowers
Spain
Steinhardt
Senate
New York City
Sweden
Lima
Toll To Be Less At Williamsport Bridge
Washington and Berkeley Bridge Company directors meet in Williamsport Md and vote to cut tolls on the Williamsport bridge effective April 1. Expected reduction about 25 percent with a likely 15 cent vehicle rate from 25 cents.
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Washington and Berkeley
Williamsport
Star
Rhythm Step Shoes Exclusive Agents Ad
Rhythm Step Shoes is promoted as exclusive agents for Rhythm Step Shoes with all new spring styles displayed. The ad is branded Original Lovett's Shoe Store, noting availability and shopping prominence.
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Rhythm Step Shoes
Lovett's
Methodists Prepare Evangelistic Services at Braddock Street
Braddock Street Methodist Church outlines a two week evangelistic plan led by Rev. T. M. Swann with Dr. P. Raymond Powers arriving to oversee services. The initial sermon is How Victory Was Won and cottage prayer meetings are slated daily next week led by the Woman's Missionary Society under Mrs. P. G. Ireland.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
T. M. Swann
P. Raymond Powers
Illinois
Woman's Missionary Society
Oelichy
Frank Marston, Jr
T. M Swann
Mary Lou
W. W. Shade
P. G. Ireland
J. H. Rosenberger
Wm. H. Melsinee
Braddock Street Church
City
Pope Pius XII resumes regular duties after interregnum
In Vatican City on March 4 Pope Pius XII returns to normal church administration after a three week interregnum. He held hierarchy conferences and celebrated Mass in the Sistine Chapel with all 61 cardinals present. He reappointed Monsignor Mella di Sant Elia as papal chamberlain and anticipation grows for a new Secretary of State with Eugenio Pacelli seen as possible successor.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Holy Roman Church
Holy See
Pius XI
Cameriengo
Sistine Chapel
Vatican
Chamberlain
Monsignor
Mella di Sant- Elia
Luigi Cardinal Maglione
Paris
Osservatore Romano
Eugenio Pacelli
Falls Again Injures Miller & Anderson Worker on Crutches
Robert Newlin, employed at Miller & Anderson's Store, fell while on crutches and suffered possible further leg fracture. Public sale scheduled for Wednesday March 8 at 10 a.m. includes stock, farm implements, household furniture, and Mary Carr Anderson's home in White Hall.
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Robert Newlin
Miller & Anderson’s
Mary Carr Anderson
White Hall
French Cabinet Crisis Deepens Over Bonnet Mandel Clash
Paris reports an undercover clash in the cabinet as colonial minister Georges Mandel denounces foreign minister Georges Bonnet over handling of Japan and Italy threats to French colonies. Mandel cites inadequate defensive readiness in Somaliland and dispatches troops to reinforce Somaliland as tensions rise.
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Paris
Georges Bonnet
Georges Mandel
Senate Colonial Affairs Committee
Mandel
Bonnet
Campirshhi
Navy
Sarraut
Zay
France
Japan
Hainan
Indo-China
Djibouti
Foreign Ministry
Somaliland
Ethiopia
Marseille
Mrs Crawford Dies Suddenly in Kernstown Virginia
Mrs. Louisa Peyton Crawford 84 wife of C Grattan Crawford died suddenly between one and two this morning at her Kernstown home after years of ill health. Survived by husband three children sisters and two brothers in law and sisters. Funeral Monday 3 pm from the home with Revs Nelson and Marshall officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Peyton Crawford
C. Grattan Crawford
Kernstown
What the people really want Hughes tells Congress
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes told a congressional audience that the people generally get what they want through their power to amend and influence policy. He praised America's system of checks and balances and warned against concentrating power, stressing minority rights and individual liberty as essential to democracy.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Hughes
Department of Government
Lberty
Bankhead Warns Of Subversive Influences In U S
Speaker Bankhead told a joint session that there are evidences of sinister influences and minorities seeking to sap the pillars of freedom. He warned that tolerance and hospitality to such groups may have been excessive and urged prudence to avoid triggering action by real Americans.
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Washington
Bankhead
House
Senate
United States
Roosevelt Defends Horse and Buggy Phrase In Congress
President Roosevelt explains that the phrase the horse and buggy age was not used in derogation. He says it denotes delays and local jealousies of early paths and underscores that modernization from automobiles to air travel should curb sectionalism and public-business delays. He first used the term after the NRA ruling.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Congress
High Court
NRA
Steck Elected President of Farmers and Merchants Bank
John M. Steck was elected president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company at a 7:30 PM board meeting, succeeding William E. Cooper who resigned after three years as president. Steck has been a founder and director since the bank’s inception and has held public service roles in Winchester and Frederick county. Directors named include H. D. Fuller chairman, L. M. Allen VP, Phil H. Gold VP, and others.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
John M. Steck
Frederick County
Winchester
William E. Cooper
Cooper
Steck
City of
Virginia House of Delegates
Handley School
Residents Circulate Petitions to Reinstate Winchester Streets Chief
Petitions calling for W. C. Hodges reinstatement as superintendent of streets circulate in Winchester. City council members say they have no authority to hire the position, which the city charter assigns to the city manager. One petition with 143 signers asks the mayor and common council to take action.
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W. C. Hodge
Winchester
The
Star
Treasury Prepared To Provide Data On Tax Revisions
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau offered to compile information for Congressional leaders on possible tax revisions to spur business. He said he would present findings to the Senate finance and House ways and means committees and noted cooperation from Chairman Harrison and Doughton. Reports said corporate tax revisions were being drafted to consolidate five levies into two and allow two year loss carryovers, reviving pre-1932 practice.
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Washington
Morgentha’l
Harrison
D.-Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Doughton
D-N
House Ways and Means Committee
Morgenthau
Harrison and Coughton
The
Treasury
Legion Leaders Visit Winchester for Ex Service Meetings
Commander John Fosbrink of Post No. 21 announces a visit by Fred C. Parks Virginia commander and accompanying officials for a district tour to discuss problems of ex service men. Stops include Winchester Front Royal Strasburg Woodstock Luray Harrisonburg Charlottesville with details to be released next week.
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John Fosbrink
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Fred C. Parks
Virginia Department
Parks
Nelson Richards
William O'Flaherty
Col
Jordan
Col. Ryan
Winchester
Harold L. Scheuer
Berryville
Scheuer
Front Royal
Strasburg
Woodstock
Luray
Harrisonburg
Charlottesville
Halford Baker Leads Straight-Shooters in City Championship Challenge
Red Baker, captain of the Straight-Shooters, announces the team accepted a challenge from the Winchester Pros to play for the city basketball championship. The challengers must set the date time and arrange a gymnasium.
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Halford
Gore High stages Hen-Pecked Husband play Friday night
Gore High School principal Stewart Bell Jr reports strong progress for the ninth and tenth graders preparing The Hen-Pecked Husband. A new scenery set is being built for the Friday 8 o clock performance.
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Stewart Bell, Jr
Gore High School
Special Offer on Homewood Streff Pattern Discount
Limited time 25 percent reduction announced for Homewood Streff pattern. Hodgson Brown promotes the sale with discount details for 1 page 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson Brown
Public Notice to Claimants Against City of Winchester
Any person with a claim against the City of Winchester for city actions since January 1 1935 must present it to the Council by March 7 1939. City Manager Arthur M Field signs the notice with dates 2 22 24 25 27 3 1 3 4 6 7 1p.
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Winchester
Arthur M. Field
Roosevelt Defends Religious Freedom in Commemoration Address
In a joint session marking the first U S Congress anniversary, President Roosevelt urged action against religious persecution abroad and personal rule at home. He urged "by every peaceful means" to defend rights, warned democracy must not yield to tyranny, and called for united government action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Senate
House
Supreme Court
United Action
Atlantic
Mixed Weather For Coming Week
Weather outlook for March 6 to 11 notes rain or snow across the Mid-Atlantic with colder spells Monday and Monday night. Warmer midweek, then cooler toward Friday. Also a classified want ad seeks a owner or good home for a long haired white female puppy with tan markings. Phone numbers provided.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
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Russia
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Pius
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America
F.&m. National Bank
W. E. Cooper
Hodge
Legion
Gore
National Fruit Product Co. Inc
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