Use of Fire Is Studied
RICHMOND March 19 State officials study the effect of fire in improving wildlife habitat on large game preserves in the south. Officials note excessive cover crowds out game and plants and that quail declines may reflect food shortages rather than overhunting. The Education Director, who visited several preserves using controlled fire, says results merit further study in Virginia.
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Virginia
Bridges Appeal Denied by Court
Washington March 19 The 30 day term of Harry Bridges deportation was denied by special presiding inspector Charlie Sears designated by Attorney General Jackson to hear the case Bridges president of the longshoremen's union will face government witnesses in San Francisco after the ruling
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Charlies B. Sears
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Longshoremens Union
San Francisco
Britain Faces Cash Constraints on Wartime Orders
Washington reports a statistical summary of Britain wartime finances from Harold D. Smith. Existing British orders total 2.7 billion dollars with about 1.682 billion already paid. Britain aims to pay cash for deliveries, typically 25 percent at order, with remaining liabilities to be covered by dollar resources including U.S. securities sales, gold acquisitions, and exports proceeds. The UK lacks funds for new commitments and no part of the 7 billion dollar aid is for pre leaselend orders.
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Great Britain
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Britain
How many aves in Louisiana from old quiz
A reader asks about the number of aves in Louisiana and the answer states there are 64 aves in the state.
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Louisiana
State
Labor Board Orders Election at Monumental Iron and Metal
The Labor Board ordered within 30 days an election to decide if employees at Monumental Iron and Metal Company in Baltimore Maryland want representation by the Congress of Industrial Organizations. The company refused to meet with the union until the election is held to determine the majority's preference.
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Labor Board
Monumental Iron and Metal Company
Baltimore
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Rock Enon Notes Snowfall and Local Updates
About fourteen inches of snow fell last week and remains around the area. Mrs. Mary E. Good, visiting from Allenburg West Virginia, is now here with Viola Lockhart. Mr. Clark Anderson became very ill and was taken to the hospital where he received a blood transfusion and remains not much improved.
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Allenburg
W. Va
Viola Lockhart
Clark Anderson
Virginia Congress Group Plans Jackson Day Dinner
Senators Carter Glass and Harry F. Byrd and Virginia's House members likely attend the State Jackson Day celebration at the John Marshall Hotel on March 29. A $25 plate dinner will feature Senator Tom Connally as principal speaker, with Governor Price and four Democratic gubernatorial candidates to be introduced. Proceeds cover party expenses.
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Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
House of Representatives
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Texas
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Price
War News Censored Caution for Readers of The Star
Readers are warned that news from most of Europe is subject to censorship before transmission to the United States. The notice explains that wartime reporting may be filtered or altered, affecting the accuracy of dispatches reaching American readers.
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Many People Falling For Superstition Says Health Chief
Dr. L a Riggin state health commissioner warns against gullibility in medical advice from unqualified sources. He argues that relying on rumors and over the fence remedies can delay real treatment and even cause serious illness or death. He emphasizes trusting trained physicians for guidance on diet vitamins rest and exercise.
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Late News Timetable Varies By City
Evening press cycle shows The Star reporting times around 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin Rome 11 P M in Alexandria Bucharest reflecting global editions and deadlines.
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Venus Undisturbed By 7,900 Guests
Titian's Venus appears calm as the National Gallery of Art opens in Washington with a $15 million building and an $80 million collection. President Roosevelt accepts the gift to the American people as 7,900 invited guests fill the east wing of the marble structure funded by Andrew Mellon.
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Titian
Venus
National Gallery of Art
Roosevelt
Andrew W. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Et Eee
Public sale of W F Hiett property in Winchester Virginia
Public auction at 11 oclock AM on Saturday April 12 1941 in front of the County Court House Winchester VA of the W F Hiett estate land 33 acres in Frederick County with a large eleven room pebble dashed house bank barn garage smokehouse and cistern and 25 acres of apple and pear orchards One third cash and balance in two yearly installments with 6 percent interest bonds secured by deed of trust and insurance on the building S. HARRY R KERN JR Trustee
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Circuit Court
Frederick
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
North Frederick Turnpike
Har R. Kern
T. Russell Cather
Crewe Garment Plant Boss Faces Wage Violations Trial
In Crewe Virginia Walter M. Anderson manager of the Crewe Garment Factory and South side Garment Company stands trial on 23 counts for alleged minimum wage and overtime violations and falsifying records. Employees, mostly women, testified they were paid less than the lawful hourly wage. Anderson Pleaded innocent and opted for judge trial before Robert N. Pollard.
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Crewe
U. S
Walter M. Anderson
Anderson
Southside Garment Company
D. and D. Pants Company
Robert N. Pollard
Colored Man Dies At Age 108 In Rockingham Area
A 108 year old Black man died yesterday at Roghia Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in the area and spent most of his life in Rockingham, later aiding Keezletown before moving to Insonburg about a year ago. He retained most faculties except sight. Surviving relative is Sarah Brown of Huntington Virginia.
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Rockingham
Keezletown
Insonburg
Hughes
Ham Circuit
Sarah Brown
Huntington
Fox terrier saves pups at camp hospital
A fox terrier entered the 41st division receiving hospital at Camp Murray Washington and faced expulsion until a medical officer intervened. He ordered a burlap lined basket and the dog and six puppies are doing well.
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Wash
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