Oklahoma City Flood Moves 300 Families to Tent City
National Guard trucks evacuated 300 families from North Canadian river bottoms as flood crests approached. Refugees set up a tent city in a city park while General H. W. Butner oversaw the rescue and Red Cross urged continued aid.
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Oklahoma City
National Guard
H. W. Butner
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Okla
Texas
North Canadian
R. J. Benzel
Red Cross
Mrea
Tulsa
Arkansas River
Dallas
Hitler says Germany seeks peace not from weakness
Berlin May 21 Eichmann era? Hitler told the Reichstag and the world that Germany favors peace neither from weakness nor cowardice. He said the Nazi party declines assimilation of non German names and decries wars of foreign subjugation. He also noted that if nations seek population growth they should increase their own birthrates. He warned war would not ease European distress. The speech, likely the longest of his career, may invite a non aggression pact with Russia and was to begin at 8 pm and last about two hours.
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A. D. Stefferud
Associated Press
Berlin
Reichsfuhrer
Hitler
Reichstag
Germany
National Socialism
Nazi Party
Women urge council action to clean vacant lots
A writer urges council to require owners of vacant lots to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by clearing weeds and debris. The piece warns that neglected properties threaten nearby residents and urges immediate cleanup rather than waiting for later seasons.
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Council
P.S
Midnight Blaze Damages Childs Farm In Berryville Virginia
Fire at the Childs farm on Summit Point road destroyed the milk house and hog pen valued around 250 dollars. A short circuit in an electric refrigerator caused the blaze which was confined to outbuildings by the Berryville Fire Company. Wee Haw Farm sits four miles from Berryville and has historical ties to the Blackburn family.
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Berryville
Samuel D. Childs
Summit Point Road
Wee Haw
Richard Scott Blackburn
Blackburn
Virginia
Dr. Blackburn
Blackburn Smith
Murder Charges Against Son Of Noted General
Samuel McCausland son of a Confederate general sat in a Mason County jail awaiting counsel before responding to a murder charge in the slaying of Howard West a 45 year old tenant on McCausland land West was found wounded near his home near Carney and died at a Gallipolis Ohio hospital Prosecutor Stephen K Vaught ordered the murder filing.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Samuel McCausland
Chambersburg
Howard West
McCausland
Gus A. Douglas
Mason County
West
Carney
Gallipolis
Stephen K. Vaught
Two Park Players May Be Lost To Winchester Park
Manager Chub Mallory fears two Winchester Park players may quit unless they secure better employment. Both players support families and face offers from other clubs. Williamsport Wildcats visit Saturday, Majestic Radio Club Washington follows Sunday as Park-nide aims for more wins.
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Winchester Park
Chub Mallory
Williamsport Wildcats
Majestic Radio Club of
Washington
Park Nide
Front Royal
Park Team Practice Session To Be Held This Afternoon
All members of the Park Team are requested to meet at the park this afternoon at 5 30 oclock for regular practice, C B Mallory manager.
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C. B. Mallory
Political figures under arrest after failed revolt in Lisbon
In Lisbon on May 21 several prominent political figures were believed under arrest following an attempted Communist uprising. Names were not disclosed and the suspects face charges of Communist activity.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Tax Board Shakeup Over Mellon Tax Case Noted
The federal government seeks over 3 million dollars in back taxes from Andrew Mellon. Ernest Van Fossan, Republican chair, led a three man court that excluded evidence against Mellon. In 1932 the government won 43 percent of tax cases.
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Andrew Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Ernest van Fossan
Mellon
Tydings Pushes Common Sense Plan for World Recovery
Senator Tydings proposes a Roosevelt called international conference in Washington to seek a five year armament holiday currency stabilization and revival of world trade via tariff adjustment. He backs Salmon O. Levinson's plan for liquidating world poverty with a five year armament moratorium and US acceptance of 60 percent of the 10 billion debt principal followed by 12 annual installments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tydings
D-Md
Levinson
Salmon O. Levinson
Chicago
United States
Battleships Arkansas and Wyoming Set For Midshipmen Cruise
The battleships Arkansas and Wyoming anchored at Annapolis ready to take midshipmen on a June 7 practice cruise to European waters. The voyage will pass Scotland, Norway, Denmark and Madeira, with return slated for August 28 after ceremonies.
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Arkansas
Wyoming
Naval Academy
Chesapeake Bay
David Foote Sellers
Academy
Scotland
Norway
Denmark
Madeira
Correction notice on birth congratulations for Evans V. Cline
The Star retracts an error in announcing the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Evans V. Cline. It incorrectly stated that Mr. Cline is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cline of Clearbrook, who are not deceased. The Star apologizes.
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Evans V. Cline
Cooking School At Palace Theatre Draws 350 Attendees
More than 350 people attended the Utility Consumers Company cooking school led by Mrs. Dorothy Harris at the Palace Theatre. Twenty city merchants helped sponsor, with gifts of food items and prizes for attendees including a gas range to be awarded on closing day. Sessions run 9:30 to 12 tomorrow and Thursday. women are encouraged to bring notes and questions.
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Utility Consumers Company
Palace Theatre
Dorothy Harris
Harris
New Winchester Memorial Hospital Names Mary Jane McCone Superintendent
The Winchester Memorial Hospital announces Miss Mary Jane McCone will assume duties as superintendent and treasurer tomorrow. Retiring head Miss Lillian F. Anderson departs for University of Virginia to start a new life and soon plans to marry Lynn Francis Stout of Parke Davis and Co., Detroit.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mary Jane McCone
Miss McCone
Lillian F. Anderson
University, Virginia
Miss Anderson
Lynn Francis Stout
University Virginia
Winchester
Senate Debates 460 Million Navy Appropriation Bill
Senate debates a 460 million navy appropriation while the banking committee and military affairs committee advance related measures. Yesterday a filibuster briefly stalled the naval bill as finance filed a social security report and a joint session for the veto message was set for Wednesday.
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The
Associated Press
ODAY
Senate
Banking Committee
House
TVA
Finance Committee
Winchester Officials Urge Vehicle Inspections Ahead of Deadline
State Police in Winchester and Frederick county report instructions from John Q Rhodes directing all cars to be inspected by month end. Officials note the deadline is near with less than half of vehicles checked and warn that uninspected owners face court summons and fines.
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Winchester
John Q. Rhodes
Department of Motor Vehicles
Frederick County
Mary Pickford Returns to Stage in Coquette at Seattle
Mary Pickford receives a tumultuous ovation at the Metropolitan Theatre Seattle after a return to legitimate stage drama in Coquette. She tearfully thanked the cordial audience, saying she is happy to be back on stage and grateful for loyal fans from her screen career. The cast includes Hugh Enfield as Michael Jeffrey and John Milton as Dr Besant. The company will tour western cities after the Seattle run.
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Seattle
Mary Pickford
Miss Pickford
Mary
Hugh Enfield
Michael Jeffrey
Dr. Besant
John Miltern
Gaving Gordon
Stanley Wentworth
Norma Besant
Jeffrey
Friend of Lawrence Fights for Life after Bus Crash
A friend of Colonel T. E. Lawrence, famed Lawrence of Arabia, lies in a British hospital after a traffic accident. Capt. Raymond J. Lewis, a wartime associate and intelligence officer, plans to leave Cumberland University Law School to become technical director of a Hollywood film about Lawrence. He was decorated by France and Britain for distinguished service.
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T. E. Lawrence
Raymond J. Lewis
Cumberland University Law School
Lebanon, Tenn
Hollywood
Lawrence
Capt. Lewis
First of Cover Spraying For Codling Moth Control
Entomologist W S Hough reports codling moths emerged on the 18th and 19th with eye hatch near end May. Immediate spray coverage before hatch is crucial. scab control is improving in orchards but foliage protection remains vital. Recommended dilutions for 100 gallons include lime sulfur two gallons six pounds lime and three pounds lead arsenate with alternatives for wet weather. Bordeaux mixture may be used in warm weather and copper sprays with oil timing considerations outline guidance for June.
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W.S. Hough
Winchester
Penesee Laboratory
Fansler Named Special Officer for Winchester Park
Frank Fansler took the oath as special policeman to preserve order at Winchester Park during baseball games and public gatherings. He will assume duties immediately.
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Frank Fansler
Winchester Park
Soddy Haines Dance Nights At Chuck and Rays
Dance event featuring Soddy Haines performing eight pieces at Chuck and Rays venue on Wednesdays and Fridays nights with showtimes around 1p 21 21 23.
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Soddy
Haines
Chuck & Ray’s
York Imperial Apple Crop Possibly Short This Season
Reports from Shenandoah Cumberland apple belt indicate York Imperial trees frozen in April may yield a shorter crop. Despite Yorks being hardy and once dominating Frederick county with about half of trees, other varieties bloom profusely and are expected to harvest a large crop. Moist soil moisture supports the forecast.
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Shenandoah-Cumberland
Virginia
Frederick County
Auto Owners Warned To Buy City Licenses
City motorists without a license were warned by Chief C W Hollis that a drive will round up unlicensed cars. After April 15 no car may be operated without a city license. Delayed tag buyers may lose half year rebates if they already hold a state license. Applications lag behind last year.
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C. W. Hollis
Commissioner of Revenue
Charles P McVicar
Reserve Officers To Hold Last of Season Meet
Members of the Reserve Officers Group School will hold their final meeting of the season at 8 o clock Wednesday evening May 22 at Shenandoah Valley Academy. Col B M Roszel and Lieut Col Edgar Whiting will lead the discussion on The Battalion In An Attack. Open to all interested in military tactics. The school may resume studies in the fall.
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Reserve Officers’ Group
Shenandoah Valley Academy
B. M. Roszel
Edgar Whiting
United States Army
Fire department members call to attend weekly fire school
All members of the fire department are requested to meet at the John Kerr School building at 5 30 p m on Monday Wednesday and Friday of each week until further notice. C LEE BARR Chief.
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John Kerr School
C. Lee Barr
Administrator's Sale at County Court House Winchester
An administrator announces a sale in front of the County Court House in Winchester Virginia on Saturday May 25 at 11 a m. The sale offers 20 shares of Farmers and Merchants Bank stock covering parcels 14 17 21 23 41 1p.
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County Court House
Winchester
Bonus Payment Fight Deepens As Roosevelt May Veto
Washington May 21 The dispute over the $2 2 billion bonus payment grows more complex with reports that President Roosevelt intends to reject full cash payment. Patman bill leaders claim votes while Senator McCarran asserts over ride potential. Brig Gen Butler proposes veterans organize politically if defeated.
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Roosevelt
Patman
Steiner
R-Ore
Long
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McCarran
D- Nev
Thomas
Dokla
Oklahoman
Senate
House
Roosevelt wage relief sparks White House warnings
President Roosevelt’s wage schedule for relief payments drew warnings of possible social unrest from President William Green of the A F L. In Washington he said he will not sign a bill this session for cash bonus payments. Other brief items note Pickford’s stage debut reception and a landslide train crash in West Virginia injuring three.
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William Green
A. F. of L
Roosevelt
Seattle
Mary Pickford
Montgomery
W. Va
Ohio
United States
Treasury
Richmond
John_ Galleher
Skyland
Arno B. Cammerer
National Park Service
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