Hindenburg Nears American Shore on Maiden North Atlantic Flight
The German airship Hindenburg, on its maiden North Atlantic voyage from Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst, is about 680 miles east-northeast of Nantucket lightship and expected to moor at Lakehurst about 7 am tomorrow. Weather calm, heading into a 60 knot wind as observers note an iceberg sighting and a temporary headwind of 40 mph after a stormy night.
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Louis P. Lochner
Associated Press
New York
Hindenburg
North Atlantic
America
Lakehurst
N. J
Nantucket
Western Union
N. d
Friedrichshafen
Fade i
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Greenwich
Ernest Lehmann
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Company
Eckener
U. S
Winchester to Hindenburg Bridge Watched By Dreaming Navigator
In a playful aside, MR WINCHESTER notes a wish for Aladdin’s lamp if the Hindenburg's bridge could be viewed, imagining a warm ride above Atlantic icebergs. He hints at watching a sunrise from the airship route and mentions two historic events tomorrow: the Hindenburg’s 7:30 a.m. Lakehurst landing and the Winchester Park baseball opener featuring Martinsburg Blue Sox in the afternoon.
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Aladdin
Hindenburg
Dr. Eckener
Atlantic
Lakehurst
N. J
Winchester Park
Martinsburg Blue Sox
Handley High Competes at Virginia Athletic and Literary Meet
Handley High School and nearly 1,000 Virginia students compete at the University of Virginia in two day Virginia Athletic and Literary League events. Handley groups include track, spelling, reading and dramatic contests under Coach Snag Sargent and Miss Edith V. Cornwell. A Winchester cast performed a one act play, while Betty Wilkins and John Hottel entered readers contests. Judges were selected from UVA faculty and student body. Some Handley students will stay overnight in Charlottesville and others return tonight.
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Handley High Saints
Garland Quarles
University of Virginia
Virginia
Handley High School
Snag” Sargent
Edith V. Cornwell
Handley
Winchester
Anne Brown
Martone Lupton
Mifflin Clowe
Jane Rosenberger
Betty Wilkns
John Hottel
Opal Robinson
Helen Willis
John Lloyd Newcomb
University
Charlottesville
Fire Company To Attend Services
The annual sermon of the South End Hose will be preached at the Church of the Brethren Berryville Avenue at 7:45. The service features music by the junior choir and harmonica hymn variations. Everyone is invited.
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South End
Church of the Brethren
Berryville Avenue
J. Roa
Will
T the Junior
Golden Glow Remember Mother Candy Ad
The Golden Glow presents Remember Mother a Page & Shaw candy promotion. Contact phone 1148 to order or learn more about the display and sale details.
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Page & Shaw
Charley Rouss Fire Company Meets May 8 At 8 PM
The regular monthly meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Company will be held Friday evening May 8 at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. Entertainment noted. M D Weaver President.
John's Flowers for Mother's Day Promotion
John M Miller advertises Ny cut flowers at Soria a Picadilly Street with telephone contact 341 for Mother's Day blooms and related floral services.
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John M. Miller
Soria
a _ Picadilly St
Winchester Building Boom Drives Local Labor Shortage
The Winchester construction year shows higher activity with $66 640 in permits in the first four months of 1936 up from 1935. Builders report premiums to attract skilled labor and difficulty securing painters carpenters and bricklayers as the industry expands. April leads with 25090 in permits, while plans include apartments and dwellings on West Piccadilly and Washington streets plus a bank led development on Tennyson Avenue and water sewer upgrades.
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Winchester
Glaize and Carter
West Cork Street
John W. Rosenberger
Washington and Piccadilly
Ashby Miller
West Piccadilly Street
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Council
Tennyson Avenue
James H. Myers
Orchard Avenue
Jeues H. Myers
H. F. Perry
East Pall Mall Street
Slaughter House
South Loudoun
James Street
John H. Lamp
South Braddock Street
South Brades Sreet
Paul Veasey
West Piccadilly
Ralph M. Patton
Morningside Drive
Sermon and service at Church of the Brethren on May 10
Members are urged to attend Sunday evening services at the Church of the Brethren Berryville Ave. A special sermon by chaplain Rev. C. J. Rohart will be delivered. A group assembly at Company Hall at 7.30 p.m. sharp to attend in a body. Secretary.
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Church of the Brethren
Berryville
C. J. Rohart
Company Hall
Household and porch furniture auction notice
Household and porch furniture to be sold by Dunn and Duvall auctioneers on Saturday May 9 at 1 pm. Location at the County Court House. Sale conducted by Dunn & Duvall.
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Dunn & Duvall, Aucts
Senate Finance Committee signals tax bill path amid divisions
Hearings on the House tax bill concluded with Chairman Harrison forecasting approval and revisions to tax undistributed corporate profits. He warned a full week of executive sessions to finalize the measure, while noting no substantial panic over alleged revolts within the committee.
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Finance Committee
Senate
New Pressure Brought Upon Herr Hitler on Non-Aggression Pacts
Pressure mounts in Europe over potential non aggression pacts involving Adolf Hitler as nations seek to calm rising tensions. Leaders weigh diplomatic guarantees and military risk amid accelerating security concerns in the region.
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Germany
Hitler
Europe
Herr Hitler
Honesty Wins Freedom From Virginia Penitentiary
A. T. Watts, convict No 28678, set to be released from the Virginia Penitentiary tonight, asked for dessert as his reward. While helping clean the attic of the Virginia Capitol, Watts found a pocketbook belonging to Paul Jones of the State Department of Purchase and Printing, and requested two pies to celebrate his release.
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Richmond
A. T. Watts
Virginia Penitentiary
Watts
Virginia Capitol
Paul Jones
William B. Hill
State Department of Purchase and Printing
Emperor Haile Selassie Arrives Aboard British Ship
Sellassie and family land at Haifa aboard the Enterprise en route to refuge in Jerusalem. A guard of honor greets the exiled Ethiopian ruler in white uniform as sailors unload chests of gold, silver, and liquor worth ten tons. A marine band plays the anthem.
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Haspa
Palestine
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Ras Kassa
Ras Desta Demtu
Enterprise
Holy City
Jerusalem
British Soldiers Sent By Plane To Palestine
London reports that Britain ordered transport planes carrying infantry from Cairo to Palestine to curb Arab Jewish rioting. The planes aimed for Ramle airfield between Jaffa and Jerusalem, with no details on strength or losses.
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Palestine
President Seeks Suggestions For Expanding Trade
President Roosevelt said he seeks input from industrial leaders on expanding capacity in key sectors, especially railroad equipment and housing. He noted railroads are constrained by capital charges, while housing for low income groups requires mass production similar to the automobile industry.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bernard M. Baruch
Owen D. Young
Walter P. Chrysler
Staunton Police Car Stolen and Wrecked in Ditch
A Staunton Police Department patrol car was stolen from a downtown parking area at 2 15 A M and found wrecked in a ditch on the Staunton Charlottesville highway at daybreak. The car bore the label Staunton Police Department on both sides.
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Staunton
Staunton-Charlottesville
Sarah Zane Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company is the 8th at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is desired. R. B. Brown, Capt.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Sarah Zane Fire Company
R. B. Brown
Carnations for Mother's Day From Local Greenhouses
Flower Shop announces supply of over 3500 fresh carnations grown in local greenhouses for Mother's Day. No shortage expected.
Flowers for Mother's Day at The Flower Shop
Mother's Day message promotes fresh carnations roses peas snapdragons gardenias and other arrangements from The Flower Shop. Also offers potted plants for gift on Sunday May 10th with a brief promotional notice.
Senate to receive new naval treaty from London
The London naval treaty may be submitted to the Senate early next week President Roosevelt said today it is likely the pact will go to the Senate soon He did not say he would urge ratification this session which has only a few weeks left The treaty was signed recently by the United States Great Britain and France and covers construction programs and naval limitations.
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Oscar Leiding
Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Latvia
Estonia
France
Belgium
Rhineland
Europe
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Treay
Not To Operate Now On Girl
Philadelphia May 8 Temple University Hospital said no operation will be performed for two weeks to remove an inch long cigarette lighter cap from the lung of 16 year old Pauline Lane. Earlier reports claimed a successful operation had been done hours after her arrival from Knoxville Tennessee yesterday. The hospital noted localization studies are complete but the foreign body removal will wait two weeks.
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Philadelphia
Pauline Lane
Temple University Hospital
Knoxville
Tenn
Auto Inspection In Progress Under State Law
R E Bayliss of the State Motor Vehicle patrol notes the periodic auto inspection required by state law began May 1. All owners must have cars inspected before month end or face a fine and costs of 14.25 if found operating an uninspected vehicle. Inspections show relatively few cars checked so far. prompt action avoids station congestion, with no inspection fee and usual charges for adjustments.
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R. E. Bayliss
State Motor Vehicle Patrol
Mr. Bayliss
Grandmothers Having A Day Observed in McAlester
In McAlester Oklahoma on May 8 Grandmother's Day honors elder women of the city. The observance began ten years ago by four matrons and has grown to nearly 100 members in the group.
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Mcalester
Okla
Triple Quality Full Fashioned Hose Sale Ad
Margaret L Hodgson advertises hose priced at 69 cents per pair in a vintage sale. The item is labeled as full fashioned and includes sizing notes 5-8 and 1 pair to 1 tie. Local catalog tone reflects period retail emphasis on value and stock.
Public sale of property at late J R Triplett Kernstown
Personal property at the home of the late J R Triplett at Kernstown on Saturday May 16 at 1 p m. Household and kitchen furniture some antiques and a few farming implements. Terms cash. Mamie S Triplett Exec Coleman Dunn Auct.
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J. R. Triplett
Kernstown
Mamie S. Triplett
Coleman Dunn
Italian Premier Expected Move For Lifting Sanctions
Report from May 8 says Italian troops captured Harar second city of Ethiopia completing Italy's east Africa campaign. Grazini forces reached Harar as Emperor Haile Selassie fled toward Jerusalem while looting and burning followed for the city. Mussolini expected to seek lifting of sanctions and annexation decree at unity meetings.
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Rome
Harar
Ethiopia
Mogadiscio
1 Tevere
Rodolfo Grazini
Italy
Djibouti
Il Trevere
Jijiga
Ras Nasibu
Wadare
Haile Selassie
Haifa
Jerusalem
Palestine
Rodolfo Granziani
Addis Ababa
Europe
Mussolini
Grand Council
London
Baldwin
World News At A Glance Highlights Global And Domestic Briefs
Senate finance panel weighs tax cuts. Nebraska Democrats urge Nor ris to run again while declining to back their party nominee. Virginia road work boosts jobs says Shirley. William Mahan captured in San Francisco in Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case. Democratic National Committee seeks over 1000 campaign funds. Haile Selassie exile update from Jerusalem. Dirigible Hindenburg sighting planned near Lakehurst. Paris stock frame dips as government acts to avert panic.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
George W. Norris
Senate
Richmond
Virginia
Shirley
William Mahan
San Francisco
Democratic National Committee
Jerusalem
Lakeurst
N. J
Paris
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MR Winchester
James’ Secord
Vera Vermillion James
Robert B. James
Los Angeles
James
Mary Busch
Central Press
John’s
Ering
Max Gordon
South End Hose CO
Harrison
D-Miss
Mississippi
Treasury
Nathan Rotson
Senate Finance Committee Today
Gordon
Sia
Sion
ZEP
East Africa
Sellassie
Palor
Cairo
Egypt
Ramle
Ween Jaffa
Mandate
Margaret L. Hodgson
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