Weathered slate of baseball games amid rain
Today's schedule shows Washington at St. Louis, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Detroit, and Boston at Cleveland. Tomorrow repeats matchups with New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Detroit, plus Washington at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit, and New York at Cleveland. A game between Philadelphia and Detroit was rained out.
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Ashington
St. Louis
York
Chicago
Iladelphia
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Hiladelphia
National League Standings and Upcoming Games
The standings show Chicago, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and St. Louis with varied records. Upcoming games list Chicago at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Boston, and St. Louis at New York for today, plus Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Chicago at Brooklyn for tomorrow.
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New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
AOC
Philadelphia
Kesterfay
New Joe
Many Firms Vote To Increase Employes' Pay
A wave of wage increases spreads as firms from aviation to textiles raise pay. E L Cord urges business support for the President's program and notes higher purchasing power will help the country. Increases range from five to twenty percent across companies employing thousands.
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Roosevelt
E. L. Cord
American Airways
Aviation Corporation
Auburn Automobile Company
Lycoming Manufacturing Company
Stinson Aircraft Corporation
Duegenberg, Inc
Spencer Heater Company
L. G. 8. Devices Corporation
Cobus Axle Company
Central Mnufacturing Company
Limousine Body Company
South Carolina
American Store Equipment Corporation
Standard Kid Company
Withgton, del
Columbian Peanut Company
J. S. Bach & Co
West Va Solons Debate State Reorganization Plan
West Virginia legislators considered Governor Kump's proposed revenue and road bills amid a government reorganization push to ease Senate House conflicts. Conferees were named in both chambers, with a dog racing bill narrowly rejected after House leadership shifts.
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Kump
Senate
House
Er Hiner
Holt Wis
State ballot proposal foes cite past vote
The House debated shortening the state elective ballot with opponents arguing voters rejected a similar plan four years ago and that re submitting would be costly. The House sent to the Senate an administration budget amendment vesting all budget powers in the governor. The board of public works drafts current expenditure recommendations. Governor Kump vetoed a bill for immediate payment of 250 dollars of the 1934 salaries, calling it unconstitutional, though he noted arranging a Charleston bank loan to cover half the 1934 salaries for legislators.
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Senate
Board of Public Works
Kump
Charleston
Distribution of Federal Pie Is Being Surveyed
A exhaustive patronage survey by Democratic aides is mapping political appointments in Washington and New York. Officials expect a thorough analysis of thousands of posts as the incoming administration weighs recommendations to reward party workers, while Roosevelt supporters and opponents watch closely for patronage. Tammany Hall awaits potential plums.
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New York
Washington
Ley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Tammany Hall
Appropriations In State Reduced
Richmond May 8 J H Bradford director of the budget said the Virginia general fund appropriations are within about a half million dollars of their ten year total. An 8000 rise in state institution numbers offset the difference. Executive and legislative cuts lower the current year figures from 16 000 000 to 14 956 059.
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Richmond
J. H. Bradford
Virginia General Fund
Gehrig Tops Home Run Leaders In League Race
The leaders list shows Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees ahead in home runs while Babe Ruth and Tony Lazzeri also appear among the top hitters. Several players from the Cardinals Cubs and Braves are noted in surrounding positions as the season progresses.
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Cardinals
Prisch
Gehrig
Yankees
Ruth
Lazzeri
Braves
Hartnett
Cubs
Ameotican
Eens
PRUNE
Bea
Tae Peay
Pontiac Economy Eight Promises Thrill and Value
A sales blitz extols the Pontiac Economy Straight Eight citing rising monthly sales, broad buyer appeal, and nationwide enthusiasm. The ad highlights looks, performance, comfort, safety, economy, durability and a low price, urging immediate purchase.
Railroad Bill Opposed by Labor Leaders in Congress
Washington May 8 labor leaders oppose the emergency railroad bill now before Congress. Hearings before the House Interstate Commerce committee highlighted fears it would harm workers as a federal coordinator helps cut costs and cap italization. Experts warned substantial savings may favor bondholders, not employees.
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Congress
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Roper
Walter M. W. Splawr
Labbor
Splawn
Wolverton R. N. J
Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
House Committee
House Delays Farm Bill Action Over Technicality
Washington May 8. The House delayed its rejection of the cost of production amendment to the farm relief inflation bill after Representative Goss charged the conferees exceeded their authority by adding language not approved by either chamber. Speaker Rainey sustained the point of order, delaying final action and leaving Democratic leaders disappointed.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rainey
Goss
R-Conn
Good scoring at festival shoot by Winchester Gun Club
Shooting at the Apple Blossom Festival drew diverse entrants from the District of Columbia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Florida. High scorer was Arthur Cascaden with 99 out of 100, followed by Tom Arnsberger and Earl Cuthbert, with many shooters from the local club posting solid scores as state shoots approach in May.
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Winchester Gun Club
District of Columbia
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tom Arnsberger
Hagerstown
Earl Cuthbert
R. T. Jones
Tony Renner
H. Shelton C. C. Fawsett
J. Mercey
H. Wilson
Washington
D. C
Winchester Memorial Hospital Board Meets May 16
The annual meeting of the Winchester Memorial Hospital board of directors will be held at the hospital next Tuesday May 16 at 1 oclock. Miss Lillian Anderson superintendent invites all board members to attend a luncheon hosted by the staff at 1 oclock. The board is made up of physicians and local business people from Virginia and adjacent West Virginia.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital Board of Directors
Lillian Anderson
Cavalcade Open at the Capitol Theatre
Noel Coward's Cavalcade opens at the Capitol in a Fox Films adaptation praised for kaleidoscopic technique. The film spans 1900 to 1932 with vivid panoramas and strong performances by Diana Wyngrad Clive Brook Frank Lowton Ursula Jeans Irene Browne and others. Frank Lloyd directs a compelling dramatic conception.
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Noel Coward
Capitol Theatre
Fox Films
Marryot
Diana Wyngrad
Clive Brook
Frank Lowton
Ursula Jeans
Herbert Mundin
Una O'Connor
Irene Browne
Frank Lloyd
Bitter Fighting Progressing In Northeast China
Japanese forces advance in northeastern China near the Great Wall with the Twenty-eighth and Eleventh Infantry Brigades striking Chinese positions at Changli and near Anshan. Street fighting continues as Tsienan falls. Rengo reports 600 Chinese dead, Japanese losses two dead and nine wounded.
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Funing
Changli
China
Great Wall
Kunizo Matsuda
Anshan
Chanel
Rengo
Tsienan
Tihtry-sixth Infantry
Five Sounded Own Alarm When Fire Broke Out
Fire broke out in the garage of the Neapul hotel in Torquay England. Timber from the roof fell on a car horn button and woke the guests.
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Neapul Hotel
Torquay
England
Man Accused In Lindbergh Plot Held For Murder
Norman T. Harvey 26 held on murder charge after incident linked to extortion plot against Charles A. Lindbergh. Barment Edwards 28 died from a gunshot wound at 2 10 this morning. Harvey was arrested at his father’s home about a mile from the shooting scene after delivering Edwards to the hospital.
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Norman T. Harvey
Coney. A. Lindbergh
Balem
Barment Edwards
BR. F. D
Edwards
Harvey
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