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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
5
Prisoners faced arraignment as investigators staged a dramatic confrontation to reveal snitches. Police questioned suspects behind closed doors while warrants were issued for nine more murder charges. The ring is linked to more than 100 deaths for cash or insurance payouts, with trials set to begin May 22 in Philadelphia court.
President Roosevelt signed an appropriation totaling 172,679,765 for Interior Department expenses for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The figure is 4,853,328 less than the Budget Bureau recommended but 26,952,852 more than the current year’s spending.
Margaret Ash a 22 year old colored cook returned to her job after spending the night in Memorial Hospital for knife stab wounds allegedly inflicted by her boyfriend George Nickens 32 who is held in jail for assault Police Capt Boyd and Holmes Wisecarver captured Nickens after a chase along the railroad near Robinson's Storage on North Cameron Street The case is expected to be heard in police court Saturday morning
Morgenthau denies being forbidden to present a tax revision plan to Congress. He asserts democracy and notes he hopes Congress will change tax laws affecting business deterring factors to encourage normal investment risk by business entities.
Wakacion Club members heard talks on community and club service during today's luncheon. Speakers H D Puller and Dowell J Howard covered national and community service aspects while Cove ington spoke on club service. Visitors included Nat Glasser and Keene from Capitol Theatre, and guests from Front Royal and Boonton clubs.
Paris reports Premier Daladier warning he will reinforce France's already enlarged army if large mobilizations persist beyond borders. Lawmakers cheered as Daladier echoed President Lebrun's vow to defend rights with strength. France now fields over 1,000,000 soldiers under arms.
The Bureau of Animal Industry notes foals are born with legs longer than the body and grow less than the body but they do grow.
The Evening Star highlights a community Cooking School led by Mrs. J. Watson Shockley in Sarah Zane Hall. The program emphasizes demonstration, collaboration, and labor saving methods with local merchants supporting the course. Students will explore kitchen equipment and recipes while gaining practical tips from a trained home economist.
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