President and Governors Meet Over Bank Shutdown Relief
Secretary Woodin pledged swift action to ease hardship from the bank shutdown and said payrolls could be paid with clearing house certificates or scripts, with cash if needed. Roosevelt and congressional leaders drafted emergency legislation while governors were urged to join national plans, with action expected immediately.
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Associated Press
Washington
Woodin
The
Treasury
Congress
Roosevelt
Representative Rainey
House
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Robinson
Two Handley students chosen for festival queen court
Handley School System in Winchester names two representatives for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival queen court. Miss Bernadetta Sullivan will represent the city and Miss Jane Rhodes Frederick county, both noted as popular Handley High graduates with active dance and arts backgrounds.
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Handley School
Winchester
Shenandoah
Bernadetta Agnes Sullivan
Jane Rhodes
City
Frederick County
Sullivan
W. T. Sullivan
National Avenue
Princess Handley
Handley High School
Charleston
W Va
Rhodes
Handlian
Military Rule In Greece After Election Result
Athens reports General Plastiras, former head of Greece's 1922 24 revolutionary government, set up a military government claiming the election result gives a fragile path to stability. The semi official news agency quoted him saying he will rule to avoid disorder.
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Associated Press
Athens
Plastiras
Greece
Panayoti Tsaldaris
Chicago Mayor Cermak Dies After Wounding in Miami
Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak dies at 59 in Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami after being wounded February 15 by Giuseppe Zangara. Indictment for first degree murder to be sought. Grand Jury to convene. President Roosevelt expresses deep regret and praise for Cermak's courage.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Guiseppe Zangara
Roosevelt
Zangara
Gurmak
N. Vernon Hawthorne
Zanagra
Dade County
Mr. Roosevelt
Russell Caldwell
Cocoanut Grove
William Sinnott
New York
Margaret Kruis
Newark
N. J
Sidney Morrison
St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church
Cermak
Klado
Prague
Bohemia
Czechoslovakia
United States
Cermaks
Braidwood
William Hale Thompson
Washington
Roosevelt Proclaims Bank Holiday Across Nation
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation declaring a bank holiday from March 6 to March 9, 1983, to halt cash withdrawals and hoarding. The measure suspends banking transactions including withdrawals, exports, and transfers to prevent further drains on gold and currency amid a national emergency.
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Roosevelt
Associated Press
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States of America
United States
Union Bank Defends Actions on Withdrawal Restrictions
The Union Bank of Winchester asks The Star to publish its statement denying that withdrawal limits were caused by the Union Bank. The bank says the action followed a joint meeting of local banks and reflects broad support. It notes its strong cash position and liquid assets on March 2 1933 and states commitment to conservative banking. The Star had published the state order allowing banks to limit withdrawals and noted other Winchester banks would use the privileges.
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Union Bank of Winchester
The
Star
Order
State Corporation Commission
Union Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
National Banks of Winchester
Winchester
Order of the State Corporation Commission
Union Bank of
Sermon Draws Big Audiences at Presbyterian Church
Two large congregations heard Rev Dr. J. B. Sibley preach on John 13 31 and Matthew 26 50. He urged believers to respond to Christ’s love and questioned Judas’s choices. Five joined the church and one baptized. Services continue nightly at 7 45 with special music and an open invitation to all.
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Presbyterian Church
J. 8
Sibley
Church
Christ
Judas
Notice of bank holiday closure by loan company
A commercial small loan and thrift corporation announces it will close during the Federal Bank Holiday in compliance with President Roose velts proclamation of office.
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Pres. Roosevelt
Business Stoppage Forces Banks Into Four Day Closure
Financiers focus on developments in New York and Washington as local banks suspend operations for four days. Trading shifts to cash or credit, prompting market attention across major financial centers.
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New York
Washington
Banks Closed Under Roosevelts Proclamation in Local Notice
Proclamation by Governor Pollard declares a banking holiday from today through March 9. Winchester and Frederick County banks close, no public business transacted, all dealings move to cash or credit. Pollard signs proclamation.
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Roosevelt
Pollard
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia declares four day legal holiday by governor
Governor Pollard signed a proclamation creating a four day bank holiday in Virginia. Officials and bankers express no cause for alarm and monitor New York developments for bank reopenings. State workers are paid and await March 15 payments. Richmond bankers plan a follow up meeting to assess the national banking atmosphere.
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Alexandria
Pollard
Virginia
Richmond
New York
John M. Purcell
Sale Postponed on Bank Conditions Announcement
James Hancher sale postponed due to bank conditions the Star will announce the new date. Moling and Cather display new merchandise showing dependable goods.
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James Hancher
Star
Moling & Cather
South End Hose Company Meeting Notices
Monday night March 6 J Sloan Kuykendall invites members to a talk titled The drift of the times by John Williams and Andrew Bell at eight o clock. Refreshments served. Public urged to attend. Secretary wanted ad notes cotton tags and laundry advert entries.
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J. Sloan Kuykendall
John Williams
Andrew Bell
Times
Reappointment Debate Dominates Local Battle
Mrs Mae Miller dies suddenly from diabetes in Chelsea Massachusetts at 61. Former Winchester resident, widow of Sydnor Henry, she lived in Berryville and Gore Virginia. Funeral expected in Berryville with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. Survived by three sisters and a brother in law plus many cousins. Flowers requested to be omitted.
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Winchester
Clarke County
Mae Henry Miller
Berryville
Chelsea
Mass
Chelsea Memorial
Sydnor Henry
Massachusetts
J. B. Helm
U. S. Naval Hospital
Virginia
Green Hill Cemetery
George Miller
Stephnson
Trial of Davis Put Off Again
The trial of United States Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania on federal lottery charges was postponed again today. His attorneys argued that detention in New York would deprive Pennsylvania of representation during a national crisis.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Miles Pannett Sale Postponed After Bank Holiday
Notice states the March 8 sale of Miles Pannett is postponed until further notice by trustee T. Russell Cather.
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Miles Pannett
T. Russell Cather
Petition Debate Marks Frederick County School Board Hearing
Frederick County School Board holds a public hearing over the 4 year term for superintendent Leslie D. Kline. Petitions presented show roughly 1,260 signatures in favor and about 1,200 opposing, as participants voice support and criticism before a decision is delayed.
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Kline
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