Supreme Court Hears Insurance Case Argument
The Supreme Court of Appeals heard argument in Aetna Insurance Co et al versus the Command of Virginia. One hundred fifty seven new companies appeal a State Corporation Commission order lowering fire insurance rates. Issues include the act’s constitutionality and whether the commission used proper bases to judge profitability. The record was the largest ever viewed by the court.
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Supreme Court of Appeals Tday
Aetna Insurance Comet Als
Command of
Virginia
Farmer Details Mortgage Experience in Jefferson County
A Jefferson County farmer recounts his mortgage history from twenty years ago. He borrowed 2000 with a 90 acre farm as security, paid 2400 in interest and principal at 6 percent, and still owes 2000 on the loan.
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Jefferson County
W. Varmer
Income Tax Payments During Bank Holidays Guidance
The Internal Revenue Bureau urges taxpayers to file by March 15 and, if possible, send cash or postoffice money orders with their returns. If cash or money orders cannot be used, include checks even if banks are temporarily closed. Collectors will clear checks when possible. if not cleared promptly, taxpayers may be asked for new remittances.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Slot Machine War Declared in Shenandoah County
Philip Williams commonwealth's attorney declared a general war on gambling slot machines in Shenandoah County after complaints about youths and even children wasting money to beat the machines. Operators were ordered to remove the devices at once or face arrest on gambling charges.
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Shenandoah County
Philip Williams
Commonwealth
Chikren
Williams
Heavy Tax On Hidden Money Contemplated
Democratic leaders in Washington discuss a proposed penalty plan aimed at hoarding money or gold. The plan would target large quantities kept in safety deposit boxes or at home, excluding funds for operating expenses from salaries.
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Washington
Congress
Ree Lee Oan
Burch Misses Big Committee By One Vote
Representative Burch of Martinsville failed to win a seat on the powerful Ways and Means Committee by one vote. He tallied 143 votes, four above the caucus majority, as McClintic of Oklahoma secured a seat with 144 votes.
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Burch
Washington
Representative Burch
Martinsville
House
Ways and Means
Representative McClintic
Oklahoma
Rev Dr Peters In Critical Condition In Petersburg
Rev J Sydney Peters pastor of High Street Methodist Church Petersburg is in grave condition from a brain tumor Doctors say his health has deteriorated since November after transfer from Grace Methodist Church Newport News He remains critically ill tonight
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Petersburg
J. Sydney Peters
High Street Methodist Church
Newport News
Grace Methodist Church
Peters
Obituary reveals Jona than Boxwell of Hayfield dies at 61
Hayfield Virginia March 8 Jonathan Boxwell longtime resident and respected farmer died at his home aged 61 after a short illness. Services were held Tuesday at the local church with Rev Senger officiating. Burial followed in the family lot as friends from Washington and Winchester attended. Pallbearers included Boxwell relatives and Oliver Clowser and Nelson.
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Hayfield
Grim Reaper
Jonathan Boxwell
Boxwell
Senger
Raymond
Marion
Albert
Frederick Boxwell
Washington
Oliver Clowser
Frederick Nelson
Mr. Boxwell
Robert
Henrietta Boxwell
Chappel School
Mount Olive Church
N. Garvin
High View
W. A
Jonathan
Winchester
Rhoberta Noonan
Connecticut
Wall Street Watches Commodities for Signs of Recovery
New York March 8 Money's the thing this week but Wall Street is watching commodities. Raw materials have risen modestly over the past two or three days signaling a possible uptrend. Spot prices show cotton steady at 7 3 4 to 8 cents a pound, raw sugar at 3.05 cents, and lead at 3 1/4 cents, as markets await clearer direction.
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New York
Wall Street
Bids Open On $1.4 Million Road Supply Contracts
The Virginia Department of Highways seeks bids totaling over 1.4 million dollars for bituminous materials and their application. Bids cover 21 886 800 gallons of cold surface and cold patch materials and 13 443 700 gallons of surface treatment. Bids close March 28 as the spring summer road oiling program begins to repair winter damage and improve primary and especially secondary roads.
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Richmond
Virginia Department of Highways
Byrd Named to Committees in Senate Leadership Shuffle
Virginia's Harry Flood Byrd was assigned to Naval Affairs, Finance and Rules committees, while Glass becomes chair of the Appropriations panel. Byrd’s role boosts Virginia naval interests at Norfolk and Hampton Roads, with final committee choices differing from his stated preferences.
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Washington
Glass
Virginia
Senate Appropriations Committee
Harry Flood Byrd
Senate
Fletcher
Florida
Byrd
Stockyards Well Supplied as Farmers Avert Shortage Threat
Farmers from nearby states assure Chicago readers meat supplies remain ample and prices ease after a sudden rise in livestock costs. Over 10 000 of 18 000 hogs shipped arrived by truck. live hog prices fell 25 to 40 cents per hundred pounds while wholesale pork dropped sharply. Trucks bring in cattle and sheep. beef and mutton prices hold steady.
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Chicago
Boettcher Tries To Throttle Kidnap Suspect In Meeting
Charles Boettcher Jr attempted to throttle Arthur in a dramatic office confrontation arranged by Chief Albert Clark after Boettcher was held for 16 days at a South Dakota ranch. Ransom of 60000 dollars was paid and Boettcher had just learned his wife Anna Lou had given birth to a daughter.
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Denver
Charles Boettcher
Arthur
Albert T. Clark
Youngberg
South Dakota
Boettcher
Clark
Anna Lou Boettcher
Rayon Company Arranges Payroll for Covington Workers
The Industrial Rayon Corporation announced it arranged with Covington National Bank to cash payroll checks Thursday morning after checks issued Tuesday could not be cashed at local merchants due to being drawn on a Cleveland bank.
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Covington
Industrial Rayon Corporation
Covington National Bank
Cleveland
Movie Stars Face Salary Slashes in Studio Conference
Hollywood cites financial storm as unionized actors and extras face pay cuts. Producers hope pro rata reductions will keep studios operating. stars named include Richard Barthelmess John Barrymore and Leslie Howard.
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Hollywood
Motion Picture Studios
Pat Casey
Will Hays
Richard Barthelmess
John Barrymore
Leslie Howard
Botanists Question Evolution Methods Then and Now
Botanists say the inquiry into exact methods of evolution is tougher today than at the time evolution was first proposed seventy years ago, reflecting deeper scientific challenges.
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