Tenseness Deepens as Shootings Rattle Harlan County
In Harlan Kentucky two gunfire incidents escalate labor strife at the soft coal fields. Snipers fired at workers returning to Totz the guards fired at gunmen, with no casualties. A power line was dynamited causing a county wide outage. Brigadier General Ellerbe Carter ordered protected picketing and a thorough investigation.
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Harlan
Harlan County
Cc. V. Bennett
Harlan Central Coal Company
Totz
Bennett
Ellerbe Carter
National Guard
Bob Cowan
Carter
Here
W. ©. Arnold
Kentucky Utilities, Inc
Benham
A. N. Chandler
Kentucky National Guard
Pca
Winchester recounts Bee Club verse from Coffman letter
MA WINCHESTER notes Charlie Coffman Secretary of the Bee Club ends his weekly letter with a humorous verse. The sample rhymes joke about kickers and peace and a punny wheel line, ending with a quip about a hammer and a yeller baby.
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Charlie Coffman
The
Bee Club
Charlie
Williams And Burtner Out In Clarke County Democratic Primary
Two more candidates enter Clarke county Democratic primary with A Garland Williams for Commonwealth Attorney and W D Burtner seeking re election as County Treasurer. Williams, a 12 year lawyer from Berryville, and Burtner, a longtime treasurer and bank director, are profiled with family ties and career milestones.
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Clarke County
A. Garland Williams
Commonwealth
W. D. Burtner
Williams
J. Hunter Williams
Winchester
Handley High School
Hampden-Sidney College
University of Virginia Law School
Moore & Williams
Joseph F. Moore
Berryville
Virginia Irving Richards
William M. Richards
Rosemont Circle
Edward McC. Williams
Dellinger Greeted By Winchester Friends Upon Return
Joseph A. Dellinger of Washington former executive at the National Fruit Product Company spent the day in Winchester his first visit since a protracted heart illness. He was warmly welcomed by local friends who congratulated him on his improvement after illness began near Williamsport Maryland and subsequent hospital care in Hagerstown.
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Joseph A. Dellinger
Washington
National Fruit Product
Mr. Dellinger
Winchester
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Silver Sale Advertises Chest Set at Half Price
Hodgson and Brown promote a cash sale offering sets of silver with a chest at half price. Also notices a Bingo event by the Eastern Star Chapter Room on Friday May 19 at 8 o'clock with admission 25 cents and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown
Eastern Star Chapter Room
Fri
House to Probe John L. Lewis and UMWA
Representative Hoffman calls for a five member House committee to investigate the United Mine Workers of America and its leader John L. Lewis. The inquiry would examine claims of coercion in mine employment and funds used to influence workers, noting developments in Kentucky coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Maine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Hoffman
R-Mich
House
United Mine Workers of America
Kentucky
Joint meeting highlights agriculture program at Gainesboro High
Sixty five fathers and sons gathered at Gainesboro High for the first joint session since agriculture classes started last fall under J. J. EB. Cowles. Principal Braithwaite welcomed guests as the School Board and Paul Riley, director of the Frederick County School Band, praised progress in public music and the new curriculum aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathers and Sons
Gainesboro High Schools
J. J. EB. Cowles
Braithwaite
Frederick County School Board
Paul Riley
Frederick County
Cowles
Demonstrations by Jews Rally Palestine Against British Plan
In Jerusalem and across Palestine thousands protested Britain’s plan for an independent Palestine under Arab control. By noon about 175,000 participants, including many in Jerusalem Haifa Tel Aviv and rural settlements, filled streets while police controlled traffic amid clashes and booing of British and Arab passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Haifa
Britain
French Flying Boat Arrives in Bermuda on Trans-Atlantic Flight
The French flying boat Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris, a 70 passenger aircraft, landed in Hamilton Bermuda at 7:45 a m E S T during an experimental crossing from Biscarosse France to New York. It departed Horta the Azores at 8:20 p m E S T and yesterday.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
de Vaisseau Paris
Horta
Azores
Biscarosse
France
New York
Yester
Kiss of Death case rocks Philadelphia murder ring
In New York the elusive kiss of death woman Rose Carina is arrested in connection with Philadelphia’s murder for insurance ring. Police label her a principal actor and warn of more deaths as investigations unfold. 12 widows are in custody and about 50 deaths are linked to the conspiracy. A Philadelphia physician who testified in the trials receives a death threat. Meanwhile Handley High School lists 111 diploma candidates with credits under review and final exercises set for June 8.
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New York
Rose Carina
Philadelphia
Dwight Brantley
FBI
Rose of Death
James Kelly
Ring
Stea
Antonio Carbonaro
Caronaro
New Sharon
WN. J
Dominick Carina
Prosper Antonio Lesi
Rose
Isadore Tropea
Commonwealth
Henry E. D’alonzo
Herman Petrillo
WPA
Handley High School
Garland Quarles
Eee
Jewelry Store Robbery in Louisville Causes $25,000 Loss
Three masked men armed with shotguns and pistols robbed the Geiger & Am ent jewelry store in Louisville today and escaped with diamonds and jewelry valued at about $25,000. Gosle F. Geiger, the store president, estimated the loss and noted the stones were mounted in various pieces and watches.
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Louisville
Geiger & Ament
Gosle F. Geiger
Odd Upper Teeth Fit For A Draft Horse Near Clearbrook
Wilson Whitmore of Clearbrook reports a black draft horse with an unusually small upper row of teeth, about the size of a man’s, while lower teeth appear normal. He doubts the animal’s age, believing the horse acts sound and works daily, though teeth perplex him.
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Wilson Whitmore
Clearbrook
Here
Hull Warning Of Lurking Dangers
Secretary Hull told Congress that this nation's vital interests face increasing threats in many places and to an alarming degree. He testified before a House appropriations subcommittee during hearings on the annual supply bill for the state justice and commerce departments. He warned the burden on the State Department will grow in coming years regardless of peace or war.
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Washington
Hull
Congress
House Appropriations
State, Justice and Commerce Departments
State Department
Opening of Hillside Lake Park Promises Weekend Fun
Opening announced for Hillside Lake Park on Sunday May 21 near Martinsburg along Charles Town Road. Activities listed include swimming and roller skating.
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Hillside Lake Park
Martinmsburg
Charles Town Road
Farley Holds Fire on 1940 As Roosevelt Decision Looms
Postmaster General James A. Farley, in Williams Arizona, says it is futile to discuss 1940 until President Roosevelt decides whether to run again. He spoke at a breakfast with Arizona leaders after endorsement from Wirt Bowman and Phoenix Young Democrats.
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Wirt G. Bowman
Nogales
Arizona
Phoenix Young Democrats
Lamb Growers Ship May 23 from Frederick County
The first cooperative lamb shipment from Frederick County will depart Middletown stockyards on May 23. Lambs accepted at Middletown between 9 am and 3 pm, graded by an observer from the Division of Markets in Richmond.
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Frederick County
Middletown
Mid- Gaiera
Richmond
Stine County
R. A. Wall
Stephens City
I. Pred Stine
Winchester
R. E. Brumback
C. K. Wright
Opequon
Floyd Derflinger
Reliance
P. H. Gold
Ashby
Secrets of Dies Probe Hearings Reported
Washington May 18 The House committee on un American activities began guarded testimony on a subject Dies chairman described as highly important. Six witnesses were questioned behind locked doors about possible financing of a campaign of racial and class distinctions reaching into military circles. Dies said the facts will be made public at the proper time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On UN
Dies
Hitler Looks Across Rhine From Kehl Tower
Adolf Hitler atop a 100 foot tower at Kehl gazed into fortified French territory across the Rhine during a western fortifications tour. From this vantage he observed defenses around Strasbourg including parts of the Maginot line and broader border defenses.
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Strasbourg
France
Adolf Hitler
Rhine
Kehl
Germany
Fuehrer
Prance
Service promises moth damage protection for garments
An advertisement promotes NEVA-MOTH Way cleaning service insuring garments against moth damage with no extra charges. Priced at 16 dollars per item end of day.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Tour Canada Arrival in Montreal
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Montreal during a historic 6,000 mile journey across Canada and the United States aboard their private train. They were greeted by cheering crowds as Prime Minister Mackenzie King presented Atchel Pitt of Three Rivers.
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Montreal
George VI
Elizabeth
Canada
United States
Jean Talon
Quebec
Three Rivers
St. Lawrence
America
W. L. Mackenzie King
Atchel Pitt
Three River
Elm Trees Are To Be Sprayed In City
The Park Commission announced Siberian or Chinese Elms along city sidewalks will be sprayed starting Thursday May 25. Property owners with these trees must notify the city manager’s office by May 25 to receive spraying at 50 cents per tree, with possible reductions for small trees. This will be the sole spray this summer.
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the Park Commission
Six Gunners Killed In Woolwich Arsenal Blast
The War Office reports five British Army gunners killed and six injured in an explosion at Woolwich Arsenal during loading of a 3.7-inch anti aircraft gun. An investigation is opened. the incident is the worst at Woolwich since 1936.
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London
War Office
Woolwich Arsenal
Woolwich
Public sale items and rummage sale notices in midweek listings
Auction and sale notices include rum mage sale for May 20 at 9 N Loudoun Ladies Aid from the Re formed Church and a public sale of 75 shares of Commercial Bank stock at the County Court House. Display of real oriental rugs featured at Moling and Cather's with Friday and Saturday showings.
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Loudoun
Ladies’ Aid
Reformed Church
County Court House
Moling & Cather’s
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Hunter Barley
Earl Beaver
Vance Bourjaily
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Edward Brill
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Stover Clark
Kenneth Clevenger
John R. Cooper
Lohn Dunlap
Eugene Dunn
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Melvin Estes
Billy Forney
Cyrus Greenawalt
Holmes Grimm
Paul Hanna
Basil
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Charles Herrell
Richard Himelright
William LaFollette, Max Larsent
Thomas Meado
William Obaugh
Garland L. Patton
Harold Patton
Maurice Perry
R Benjamin Randolph
Harry D Robinson
Ray Robinson
Richard Schindel
Meredith Shumaker
Edgar Smoke
Ward Snyder
Donald Stewart
Harry Strader
Richard Sutton
Gordon Whitham
Walter Whitlock
Elmer Whitlock
Frank Yeakle
Margaret Jane
Athey
Mary Lois Bean
Helen Birmingham
Catherine Bly
Vanetta Brown
Willie May Brumback
Frances Burchell
Geraldine Carpenter
Ernestine Carper
Helen Carper
Margaret Clowe
Allison Cooper
Edna Courtney
Ruthanna Craig
Anna M. Creswell
Es Cuthbert
Jane Stuart Dick
Virginia Lee
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Roosevelt
Lamb Growers Ship
Hitler
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