Spanish Loyals Pin Hope on Denying Frnco Recognition
The Spanish government pins its hope of denying Francisco Franco recognition as a belligerent on the sinking of the insurgent cruiser Baleares. The piece links the naval battle near Cartagena and Chamberlain’s appeasement plan with Britain, Italy, France, and Germany as pivotal to possible non intervention and future disarmament talks.
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Associated Press
Francisco Franco
Baleares
Chamberlain
Spain
Italy
Germany
Franco
Cart
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Britain
Europe
Obstacles Beset Would-be Writers But Many Succeed
The Roanoker recalls rejections faced by Odd McIntyre Fannie Hurst and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Each persisted through years of failed sales and multiple rejection slips before finding publication.
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Odd McIntyre
Fannie Hurst
Sir Conan Doyle
Simon and Schuster
South
Mms
Express
Boy Steals Alarm Clock To Buy Flowers For Dad Funeral
In New York a 17 year old, James Pichny, stole a $2.95 alarm clock from a drug store to buy flowers for his father John Pichny’s funeral. He explained he wanted a flower for the service and planned to sell the clock. Magistrate Paige paroles him to attend the funeral.
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New York
James Pichny
Myles A. Paige
Paige
John Pichny
Advisory Board Plans Apple Blossom Festival Meet
The Advisory Board of the Apple Blossom Festival met at the George Washington Hotel with Dr. Lewis M. Allen as chairman and Tom Baldridge among others. They reported progress on festival preparations and discussed the Mass Meeting, noting tentative timing awaiting entertainment details and praising committee cooperation.
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George Washington Hotel
Lewis M. Allen
Tom Baldridge
J. W. Arthur
J. P. Arthur
Fred. A. Read
Allen
Japanese Sweep Down Rail Line
Japanese troops swept down the Shansi railway to the southwest corner of Shansi province and from six points along the Yellow river north bank pressed toward central China. They captured Chaotsun near the big bend of the Yellow river, opposite Tungwan on the Lunghai line, as Chinese defenses on the south bank hold.
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Shanghai
Shansi
Yellow River
China
Chaotsun
Tungwan
Lunghai
Chines
Supreme Court Reporter Thomas J. Michie Dies at 70
Thomas J. Michie, seventy, longtime reporter for the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and founder of the Michie Company, law publishing house, died at Martha Jefferson Hospital after an extended illness. He was a Staunton native and 20 years with the court.
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Charlottesville
Thomas J. Michie
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Michie
Law
Marth Jefferson Hospital
Staunton, A
Revision Bid Held Wrecker Of Confidence
Representative Fish denounces the tax revision bill as destructive sparking a House debate on its third day. The Senate examines rural relief needs as WPA officials say many farm families face privation until 1938. The Ilion strike study is discussed with NAM backing and Labor Board findings.
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Washington
Fish
House
Senate Unemployment Committee
WPA
Carrington Gill
Works Progress Administrator
Remington Rand
Ilion
N. Y
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
la Follette
Wis
Labor Relations Board
Walter B. Weisenburger
Citizens Committee
Labor Board
Republican House
Representative Lamneck
Ohio
Ways and Means
Red Cross Appeal For Furnishings In Winchester County
The Winchester Frederick county chapter of the American Red Cross appeals through secretary Mrs Helen Wright for a room to house a mother and her poliomyelitis stricken child now in the city. The child’s move is urgent. items needed include two beds one or two chairs bed clothing and especially a cook stove. Contact the Red Cross office immediately if you can donate.
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Winchester
Frederick County
The
American Cross
Helen Wright
Red Cross
Schick Dry Shavers Offer by Hodgson and Brown Agents
Adjusted prices favor customers with free shaver offers on Schick Dry Shavers. Hodgson and Brown serve as agents for the promotion while quantities last.
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Schick
Hodgson & Brown
Belle of the Gay 90s Dies Penniless in Pittsburgh
Evelyn Granville once hailed as the most photographed girl in New York died penniless in obscurity in Pittsburgh after a long illness. The 66yearold, known to WPA workers as Mrs. Evelyn G. Scott, was a former stage star linked to Lillian Russell and Teddy Roosevelt. Born Evelyn Green in Chicago, she rose from bit parts to a song and dance specialty, later performing at Tony Pastor's and Casino Company engagements before shifting to work as pianist and ticket seller after marriage to John J. Scott.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Evelyn Granville
Evelyn G. Scott
Lillian Russell
Jim” Brady
Teddy” Roosevelt
Chicago
Evelyn Green
Tony Pastor’s
Miss Russell
Casino
Pastor’s
John J. Scott
WPA
Kidnapped New Rochelle Boy Alive Hopes Fade
Murray Levine, father of kidnapped 12 year old Peter Levine, says he believes his son is alive and he is dealing with the real kidnapers. He reports no contact since Feb 24 and refuses to reveal details about a handwriting note. Police drain Indian Lake Crotona Park on a tip a body might be found.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Murray Levine
Peter Levine
Levine
Peter
New York
Indian Lake
Crotona Park
Bronx
Pestilence Fear Grows As California Floods Worsen
Health officials rushed typhoid inoculations across flood hit Southern California though no cases were confirmed. Colton water cut off, typhoid danger acknowledged, and serum flown to Colton. Damages tallied at 65 million with 183 dead or missing. 10,000 homeless cared for as work crews dig out mud and silt.
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Los Angeles
California
Colton
San Bernardino
J. A. Champion
Orange
Riverside
Ventura
Camp Baldy
Miles B. Deans Antique Sale Ad at Winchester
Miles B. Deans announces an antique sale at 326 North Cameron Street Winchester on March 15. The listing mentions new rugs draperies and materials from Moling and Cather.
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Miles B. Dean
Cameron St
Winchester
Government Wins In Supreme Court Tax Case Involving Mitchell
The U S government prevailed in the Supreme Court to collect 364 354 in deficien t taxes on Charles E Mitchell former chairman of National City Bank of New York for 1929 income tax fraud with intent to evade The court reversed the Second Circuit and broadened federal and state tax scope in a 5 to 2 decision Also settled questions on taxing income from land leased from states or the federal government in separate holdings decisions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Croa
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Company of New York
Brandeis
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Mitchell
National City Bank
National City Company
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Winchester Democratic Committee Hears Nominee Options
A meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester discussed selecting a nominee for the uncompleted City Council term of John Rosenberger who resigned. Wendell B. Goode was elected to serve until a successor is chosen in June and will remain in office until September. No announcement will be made until required information is received. An announcement will follow soon.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Rebels Lose 10000-Ton Insurgent Cruiser Baleares
Reports from London and British destroyers Kempenfeld and Boreas say the 10,000 ton insurgent cruiser Baleares was torpedoed and bombed off Cartagena, sinking after a torpedo strike and air bombardment with over 400 rescued and 765 normally aboard.
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Madrid
Cartagena
London
Kempenfeld
Boreas
Baleares
Course In First Aid Offered Tomorrow Night
The Winchester Frederick Red Cross chapter offers a beginners first aid course led by Lester Forney of Friendship Fire Company at the Friendship Engine House East Cork Street. Open to anyone 16 or older. classes aim to reach those who have not previously attended.
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Lester Forney
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester-Frederick
The
Red Cross
Helen Wright
Forney
Friendship Engine House
East Cork Street
Paul Behrens
Herman Schneider
Senate approves jail reform bill amid budget concerns
The Senate passed the Page- Cather- Tuck jail reform bill 28 to 3 in Richmond on March 7. It abolishes the fee system for sheriffs and city sergeants, replacing it with fixed salaries and probation use, with amendments limiting costs for small counties and preventing deficits as the measure moves to the House.
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Richmond
Senate
Lloyd Robinette
Lee
A. E. Shumate
Giles
J. F. Walter
Onley
Shumate
Morton Goode
Dinwiddie
Vivian Page
Road hearing set by supervisors for April 4
At today's Board of Supervisors meeting, W. C. Poston the country resident road engineer will join the board at the next regular session on April 4 for a public roads hearing. The board approved taking an unimproved road off Route 11 near the old Hillyard Property to connect with Route 622 into the state secondary system. The appropriation for the county agent was increased from 620 to 720 dollars per year. The board ordered Game Warden Pingley notified about unlicensed dogs near Vaucluse, especially around Warren Rice farm. Monthly reports from Treasurer McCann Home Demonstration Agent Miss Blair County Agent Stine and county home superintendent T. W. Russell were presented. details of McCann's report appear on page 2.
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Board of Supervisors
W. C. Poston
Hillyard
Cook
F. W. Pingley
Vaucluse
Warren Rice Farm
Harry McCann
Madeline Blair
I. Fred Stine
T. W. Russell
McCann
The
Star
Reappointments Made In State
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate four appointments in Virginia. Joseph H. Chitwood would be United States attorney for the Western District Sterling Hutcheson would be United States attorney for the Eastern District Robert L. Ailworth would be United States marshal for the Eastern District and John White Stuart would be United States marshal for the Western District.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Virginia
Joseph H. Chitwood
United States
Sterling Hutcheson
Robert L. Ailworth
John White Stuart
Friendship Fire Company to buy new ambulance
A special meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held Thursday night to approve purchasing a new ambulance to replace the eight year old vehicle. The ambulance committee has tentatively chosen a modern unit costing about 3000 dollars with possible radio equipment, aiming to have it in service within a month.
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Friendship Fire Company
E. W. Argenbrith
Wade Guard
Marshall Hollis
Friendship Company
Prison Guard Killed in Williamsburg Crash
A prison camp guard identified as D. M. Micks was killed when his car overturned and struck a telephone pole on the Richmond Williamsburg highway Lightfoot six miles from Williamsburg. The crash occurred today as the motorist lost control of the vehicle.
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Williamsburg
D. M. Micks
Richmond-Williamsburg
Woman Hears Son Speak From Pitcairn by Radio Call
Binghamton N Y March 7 a ham radio operator claimed the first American contact with Pitcairn Island 6000 miles away He spoke with Andrew Young a descendant of Fletcher Christian during a two hour exchange He learned the station was set up by Lou Bellum and Lindley Granville of Providence R I and even let his mother hear the voice through a telephone transmitter
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Binghamton
N. Y
Pitcairn Island
South Pacific
Bounty
W. Wolffnger
Andrew Young
Fletcher Christian
Wolfinger
Lou Bellum
Lindley Granville
Providence
R. I. Wolfinger
Comptroller Favored as Chairman of State Compensation Board
Richmond March 7 The Senate finance committee backed a substitute to the Coleman amendment making the state comptroller chairman of the state compensation board. The comptroller would earn 7000 yearly with no special chairman pay, while Leroy Hodges would join as a board member replacing Staples. The move shifts appointment power and raises questions about governor Byrd era influence and fiscal allocations.
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Richmond
Senate Finance Committee
House Coleman
State Compensation Board
Leroy Hodges
Price
A. P. Staples
Staples
J. T. Coleman
House
E. R. Combs
Byrd
M Tnor Price
Colonel Hi
State Fee Commission
Combs
Commonwealth
Racatani
Harry F. Byrd
Finance Committee
Colonel Hodges
Hodges
House Appropriations Committee
Capitol Astir
Senate
Capitol
South End Hose Co Plans Special Talk and Movie Event
Regular monthly meeting at 8 o clock tonight with special entertainment. J P Sheetz Captain. A "Safari On Wheels" talking movie will be shown at the end of the meeting by Essa Marketers. Remote invitation extended to members.
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South End Hose Co
J. P. Sheetz
Essa
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L. McCarthy Downs
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C. E. Burks
Lynchburg
John Rust
Fairfax
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