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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1933
Page
6
Virginia Governor Pollard favors submitting any Layman Act repeal and a liquor control plan to the people at the polls. He argues the Eighteenth Amendment should be approved by voters, not rushed through by lawmakers, and that a convention to consider repeal would need 36 states’ approval.
Minnie Wood items recount local social news including H. H. Circle of King's Daughters gathering at the Ruse home, a funeral at White Post for Kenneth Cadwallader, and visits between families in Catlett Round Hill Stephens City and Gainesboro. Plans for April meeting and upcoming Pine's Corner School event are noted.
Virginia farm prices edged up for the period March 1-15 per the federal state crop reporting service. Prices for grain potatoes apples and cotton rose versus February, while livestock poultry and dairy prices fell. Henry M. Taylor notes Virginia farmers are in a better position than most U S farmers, with prices about 70 percent of the prewar average versus 50 percent nationwide.
Early records show Egyptians and other ancient peoples building ships over 6,000 years ago. Vessels large enough to carry fifty or more people reveal advanced ancient maritime activity and the use of whips among early builders.
Congressman Clifton A. Woodrum explains the patronage system and limits for appointing posts, noting civil service exams for first second and third class offices, and that no broad job openings will come with a new administration. He cites widespread unemployment and the need for private industry work.
Kenneth Gray Cadwallader died March 23 after a four week illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon led by Rev. J. D. Russell at White Post Virginia with a large floral tribute. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Survived by parents Holmes and Mrs Cadwallader, one brother Cecil, and three sisters Mrs Wilbert Shipe Mrs Julian Rutherford and Miss Louise Cadwallader.
The report notes silver is recovered as a by-product in smelting other ores, mainly copper.
Norfolk March 30 The Federal Power Commission won in a federal case against Appalachian Electric Power Co over control of hydro electric work on non navigable streams The ruling upheld federal regulation via a standard or full license covering cost supervision rate controls and securities issuance The decision noted ownership of stream banks does not grant rights to beds or flow and suggested navigability of the Kanawha river could be affected by the New river project The case originated in Lynchburg transferred to Norfolk with Judge Way issuing the opinion The Appalachian company plans a 3 000 000 dam project amid prior state versus federal authority debates with Virginia involved as a friend of the court
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation calling the nation to set aside May 1 for earnest consideration of the nation's youth and child health day observance.
Washington column notes Congress nears end of indulgent acceptance of White House plans. Roosevelt advisers shape farm and labor policies while disputes over banking transportation and currency loom. A Detroit area story cites shell game real estate tied to a billion dollars in deposits and farming shifts.
Congressional critics say the action on Harriman National Bank irregularities was delayed for weeks by Mitchell subordinates without his knowledge. They argue the episode questions Mitchell's efficiency and whether he let underlings drive decisions.
A taxicab driver identified as Aubrey R. Martin was found shot to death near the Chesapeake and Ohio canal in Washington. Police could not confirm if he was shot by an assailant as he fled or if it was self-inflicted. Martins came to the area from Romney West Virginia about two years ago.
Eunice Saum wife of James Saum of Strasburg died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 12 50 this morning after months of illness. She was 52 and had entered the hospital March 16 for treatment of a malady that proved unresponsive to medical care. Mrs Saum was a well known Shenandoah county resident who shared a long life with her husband in Strasburg.
The Berryville High School Alumni Association met to outline the June 9 banquet with committee members Miss Hilda Levi Mrs Dorothy de Beck and Nick Morrison. Proceeds will fund a school dental clinic and guests include officials and faculty. The group also plans another carnival in late July and a performance by The Roaming Boys to benefit the schools.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court today on behalf of the Louis K. Liggett Company. The firm runs a chain of 450 retail drug stores in 35 states from its New York headquarters.
Washington March 30 Senate banking panel moves toward a deep dive into J P Morgan and Company to probe stock and bond sale practices and determine authority to inspect its records. Hearings on the Roosevelt securities bill also loom as House and Senate committees prepare to start hearings tomorrow with witnesses including Attorney General Cummings and FTC official Huston Thompson.
Chicago mayor Antoni Cermak died after a protracted illness in a Miami hospital. Doctors reported ulcerative colitis contributed to his death and that the bullet wound was only a contributory factor. Dr Meyer said infections from the illness were fatal in about half of cases.
Mullen counsel for Lanerica Bank and Trust says a new national bank will be formed in Richmond and will offer depositors about 20 to 25 percent of American Bank and Trust deposits. He confirmed he was asked to be president. Plan under Reconstruction Finance Corporation aims to raise 600000 in common stock and 500000 in preferred stock with total capital 1000000.
Floods sweeping Southwestern Wisconsin kill three people and cause extensive property damage. Two men drown after tying to a telephone pole as their hearse is swept away near Lancaster. A woman drowns stepping from a stalled car near Paoli. two companions escape. A stray zoological note follows about musk deer lacking antlers.
Congress passed amendments to a measure enabling 250 000 men to work. President Roosevelt planned a rapid start with reforestation and employment programs, Labor Secretary Frances Perkins to lead the peace time recruiting. Details on selection, quotas, and site choices for camps are under study as foresters prepare 1000 plus camps with two men each. The goal is full swing by midsummer and thousands at work within a month.
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