Drive To End Russian War Stirs European Diplomacy
The Associated Press reports a peace drive between Soviet Russia and Finland tangled Europe in diplomacy. Sweden claimed a mediator role while Britain and France weighed arms options and possible expeditionary action toward a Russian-held coast as Finland faced Russian pressure at Viipuri. Soviet demand for terms without armistice clashed with Finland’s defenses amid high-level talks in Paris and shifts involving Britain France Germany and Italy.
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Associated Press
Russia
Finland
Europe
Sweden
Moscow
Riga
Viipuri
Bay
Helsinki
Mannerheim 2
Great Britain
Arctic
Leon Blum
France
Norway
Reynaud Lees Welles
Paul Reynaud
Paris
Roosevelt
Elles
Adolf Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Rome
Meen Mussolini
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Vatican City
Pope Pius
Unconventional Courtships Across Cities and States
Reports recount quirky romance notes from diverse places. David Thomas Wright and his Kansas City partner courted by cable with Bible verse replies. A Toronto doctor shared an X ray on St Valentine. Ted Airheart painted I love you in the sky over his beloved. Portland headlines mention a farmer delaying proposals until hired help arrived. Harold Marden wooed Loris Engel through letters before their eventual wedding flight.
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Port Elizabeth
Africa
David Thomas Wright
Kansas City
Cable
Ruth
Toronto
San Francisco
Ted Airheart
S . Austria
Portland
Oregon
Harold Marden
Loris Engel
Jersey
Peace moves near armistice in Russo Finnish conflict
Highlights from Stockholm report peace talks nearing a climax as Russia and Finland move toward an initial step. Rome hosts talks between Italy and Germany on European war issues while Von Ribbentrop plans a papal visit.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Berlin
Germany
von Ribbentrop
Rome
Hitler
Warrant Names Raymond Levi in Tax Return Charge
A federal warrant issued at Martinsburg West Virginia charges J Raymond Levi of Berryville with failing to file a 1936 income tax return and a reported income of 86758. Other names appear in the record including Med Tonk of Marion County and C Weller Martinsburg farmer and cattle dealer plus Max Biederman Huntington auto dealer. Dr Tonkin waived hearing before U S Commissioner Marshall Homer and posted 2000 bond for grand jury appearance at Wheeling.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
J. Raymond Levi
Berryville
Marienbans City
al Aces
C. Gold’ Weller
Max Biederman
Huntington
Dr. Tonkin
U. S
Marshall Homer
Wheeling
Charter Bill Passes House in New Virginia City Reform
Richmond march 9 The House approved Senate bill 357 amending the city charter to abolish the police justice office and provide for a trial justice for the city After enrollment the measure goes to the governor for signature
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Richmond
House
Senate
Wimeamar
Local Police Justice System Persists in Winchester
In Frederick County the trial justice system has operated for years while Winchester maintains a police or magistrate system due to charter provisions.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Beetle Warriors To Meet Tuesday
William Beverley manager of the Winchester Cold Storage said today that workers needed to report at the plant in Winchester to prepare and spray 30 acres with beetle grub larvae. Meeting set for Tuesday with March dates and times to be confirmed.
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William Beverley
Winchester
Badi Ng
Household Furniture Sale At Auction Notice
A household furniture auction optimized for readers lists a bedroom suite a living room 8 rack and other items. The notice provides contact details for N C Lingerin at 1607 Valley Ave and a March 13 start time at 10 a m. in Ridgeway Roller Rink.
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N. C. Lingerin
Valley Ave
Handley High School Play and Local School Site Debate
Residents of Clearbrook and Brucetown voiced support for a consolidated Stonewall district school at a central location, citing need for a proper facility, while Handley High School seniors prepare Life Begins At Sixteen presented March 15 with a Browning-directed cast and dress rehearsal next week.
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Stonewall
Clearbrook
Brucetown
Stuart C. Whetzel
Branson
Henry B. Cline
Rob Very
Handley High School
Byrd Antarctic Fund Request Denied by House Panel
President Roosevelt had asked Congress to provide an extra 250000 for the Byrd Antarctic expedition but the House Appropriations Committee rejected the request saying it did not know additional funds were needed. Roosevelt indicated the expedition would require several years and not seek remuneration or personal benefits.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Roosevelt
House Appropriations Committee
Washington Star
Guffey Opposes Extending Hatch Politics Law
Senator Guffey warns the Hatch anti politics bill extended to state employees funded partly by federal money would destroy the two party system. He argued the measure would invite bipartisan control by moneyed interests and erode influence from outside government, saying it could bar small contributions but not stop large gifts.
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Washington
Guffey
D-Pa
Senate Today
Bull
Temperatures To Be Below Normal This Week Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for below normal readings across the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic states with precipitation starting Monday. Temperatures stay below normal through midweek then ease warmer toward the end of the week.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Install Storm Sewer Along Indian Alley in City
City workmen install a storm sewer along Indian Alley from Town Run to Boscawen Street. An inlet on the north side of M4 will catch water and divert it from Boscawen. The new line, 44 inches wide and 24 high, is effectively a 36 inch pipe and aims to relieve flash flood conditions on Boscawen and Loudoun streets.
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Indian Alley
Boscawen Street
Boscawen
Loudoun
Dorothy Lamour Hospitalized for Throat Infection
Dorothy Lamour, noted singer and Hollywood actress, was hospitalized at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital today for throat infection surgery. She arrived last night for treatment.
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New York
Dorothy, Lamour
Manhattan
Slope wall of Blue Ridge cut to gradual angle
Federal and State engineers decide to leave the road bed where it is and slope the south mountain wall back gradually to prevent further landslides. The road will stay in its original position with a top about 170 feet from the center line. A large bulldozer will be needed and heavier equipment is being sent to the site for Route 7 work near Berryville Virginia.
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Berryville
T. O. Palmer
Devel
Palmer
Sam Holman
Een
Ralph E. Mills Co
Roanoke
Sugto
City Clock Gets New Look and Police Chief Recovers
The old town clock faces were painted by Wilbur Chapman to reduce glare from automatic illumination. Chief Hollis, recently home from St Elizabeth's in Richmond, is recovering and plans to stay off work for one or two weeks. Farmers report spring plowing slow as mild weather lags.
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Wilbur Chapman
City Hall
Hollis
St. Elizabeth's
Richmond
Appropriation Bill Sent In Senate House Fight Possible
Virginia House accepted 726 Senate amendments to a poll tax measure, effectively creating a new bill. The approved version makes it a misdemeanor to pay someone else’s poll tax under certain conditions, with the treasurer reporting such payments. The bill goes to the governor for signature.
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Senate
Richmond
House of Delegates
House
J. Tinsley Coleman Jr
Nelson
C. H. Walton
Portsmouth
A. E. S. Stephens
Isle of Wight
Daughton
Murder Suspect Caught In Woods Near Shelbyville
A man identified as Hadley Eaton, former suitor of Mrs. Ethel Dingle, was captured after an all night search in a timbered area northeast of Shelbyville Missouri. Eaton shot himself in the abdomen and was hospitalized likely to survive. Mrs. Dingle, an 80 year old divorcee and teacher, was shot along the school route as she left a car with two companions nearby.
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Shelbyville
Ethel Dingle
Elmer P. Threlkeld
Hadley Eaton
Dingle
Ssleave School
Panion
Merritt
Clell Ledford
Eaton
State official Pind Smith found dead in hospital
Springfield March 9 Director FP Pind Smith of the State Department of Public Buildings was found dead in St John’s Hospital two days after Coroner W L Dragoo said Smith attempted suicide by cutting his throat. Smith 44 managed Horner campaigns and had fallen from favor in the official circle.
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Springfield
Pind Smith
State Department of Public of SS and Buildings
St. John's Hospital
W. L. Dragoo
Smith
Fleet attacked by a three motored plane
Boats were attacked by what crews believed to be a German three motored aircraft. The incident prompted defense responses and added tension along the naval routes.
Thwaite Reviews County School Board Work and Needs
Frederick County School Board chair J. Fred Thwaite cites progress in consolidating schools since 1933, notes disrepair in Bruce Town Carpers Valley and Greenwood, and outlines plans for new or centralized facilities to serve Winchester area with new Gore high school and enlargements at Hill White Hall Miller View Kernstown. Since 1931 the number of schools dropped from 65 to 25.
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J. Fred Thwaite
Frederick County
Thwaite
Brucetown
Carpers Valley
Greenwood
Carper’s Valley
Stonewall
Shawnee
Winchester
Gore
Hill
White Hall
Miller View
Kernstown
Frederick
Adams Held Without Bail in Norfolk Storehouse Murder
Norfolk Virginia March 9 A L Adams was held without bail in Norfolk county jail today charged with the murder of William H Bevan 55 W P A Storehouse manager Craddock who was fatally shot Monday night on Prospect Parkway in that community
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Norfolk
A. L. Adams
Norfolk County
William H. Bevan
Craddock
Prospect Parkway
Fines Appealed in Lynchburg Contempt Case
In Lynchburg Virginia March 9 after a brief hearing before Municipal Judge Joseph P McCarron Commonwealth Attorney W T Spencer Jr and Detective Captain W D Torrence were fined 21 25 each for contempt of court. They noted an ap-
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Lynchburg
Joseph P. Mccarron
Commonwealth
W. T. Spencer, Jr
W. D. Torrence
Burke Wood duo leads at half in $5,000 four ball
In Coral Gables on March 9 the favored Burke and Wood pair led Metz and Laffon by two up at the halfway point of the international four ball event worth 5000 dollars.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Billy Burke
Craig Wood
Dick Metz
Ky Laffon
May Boost Pay For Johns Manville Directors Vote
Johns Manville Corporation proposes paying directors up to 5000 dollars a year for their services. The proposal is submitted to stockholders for the annual meeting on March 22.
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New York
Johns Manville Corporation
Antiques at Auction at Handley School Note
Auction notice for items at Handley School on Valley Pike 1318 near U BCYD G. The listing outlines a sequence of numbers and hints at an antiques sale at a local venue with dates not fully clear.
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Valley Pike
Ant — Handley School
Virginia Senate Finance Committee Reports General Appropriation Bill
Richmond March 9 The Senate Finance Committee reports the general appropriation bill after removing 1 276 000 to fund a teacher retirement plan and adopting about 70 amendments. The panel projects a budget balance with a 275 000 surplus and restores many 1938 salary levels while resisting most House increases. It creates a legislative budget director at 6 000 but no new position, and preserves several existing salaries including Col Kemper and the state press secretary at 4 000 and 5 000 respectively.
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Richmond
Val
Senate Finance Committee
Aubrey Weaver
House
J. H. Bradford
Senate
Weaver
Bradford
Ash
Col. W. M. Kemper
Rosewell Page, Jr
Robert Deer
Roper
Page
Harper
PGO
Safety conference in Roanoke aims to boost attendance
Col Marion Battle announces the attendance committee for the Roanoke safety conference set for May 6. Organizers expect about 2 000 participants at the Hotel. Key members include Frazier of Richmond general chairman, Todats of Norfolk vice chairman, Moomaw of Roanoke, and numerous others from Alexandria Danville and Lynchburg.
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Richmond
Col
Marion Battle
Roanoke
Ne Ee
Cers
Frazier
Fairfield H. Todats
Norfolk
B. F. Moomaw
Martin Green
Alexandria
J. T. Borden
John K Norris
Danville
T. W. Lamon
Fredericksburg
Aileen G. Hamner
Lynchburg
al A. Giese
Inhey News
J. T. Timmons
H. A. Mench
Bookman
J. Neil Wright
Charles Ray
Paul Colson
James * Izard
D. E. McQuinlin
Mr Shipe To Take Over Postmaster Role
W Frank Shipe is slated to become postmaster at Middletown succeeding E R Sperry who has acted in the post. The examinations for the post were held December 10 1938 and the position pays 1700 dollars annually plus clerk hire and office expenses.
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W. Frank Shipe
Middletown
Star
E. R. Sperry
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Wilbur Kern
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William Kingree
Nelson Buhl
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E. P. Browning
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Carroll Rowe
Barr
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