Labor Strength Seen Rising in U S Politics John L Lewis Says
John L Lewis chairman of the CIO affiliated Committee for Industrial Organization predicted growing political strength for labor as union growth ties to political clout He spoke at the United Office and Professional Workers of America convention in Washington D C The Pennsylvania primary looms but leaders remain noncommittal Jones for winner Pittsburgh oil man aligned with Lewis and Guffey announced support for the ticket The White House and Roosevelt were involved in discussions with Lewis and other leaders.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
United Office and Professional Workers of America
CIO
Lewis
Pennsylvania
White House
Walter A. Jones
Pittsburgh
Guffey
D.-Pa
Marvin McIntyre
Jones
Roosevelt
Thomas Kennedy
Guffey-Lewis
David L. Lawrence
State Committee
Showers Period Midweek Forecast Across Atlantic States
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday in the North and middle Atlantic States calls for showers Sunday night then generally fair conditions. A shower period is expected in the middle of the week with temperatures near normal except above normal in that interval.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Eight more days to secure vehicle inspection green stickers
MA Winchester notes motorists have eight working days left to obtain green inspection stickers. He urges timely action for mechanics and mentions the Park opening as a reminder that Spring will yield to Summer in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Shenandoah Valley
Hitler hopes to wed Italian princess in Rome rumors
Reports in Rome claim Adolf Hitler hopes to wed Princess Emanuela of Italy after his recent visit. Rumor says he has asked for her hand and may accompany Italy's king and queen on future activities. Central Press source.
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Rome
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Are Nuel
Italy
Hitler
E. B. Cooper Becomes Director at Shenandoah Valley Bank
Eugene B. Cooper of Winchester was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father Captain Lewis F. Cooper. The elder Cooper served as bank director from 1910 until his death.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Eugene B. Cooper
Winchester
Lewis F. Cooper
Cooper
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
Kiwanis Club
Grace Lutheran Church Council
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Glass Sand Company
Winchester junior Board of Trade dinner Wednesday at seven
Lynn Keller announces a stag dinner at the George Washington Hotel at 7 p m Wednesday. The event precedes the Winchester Junior Board of Trade charter presentation with Roswell Rosengren, national president, and includes a dance at the Winchester Golf Club with Bob Riley's band.
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Board of Trade
Lynn Keller
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
George Washington Hotel
Roswell Rosengren
Winchester Golf Club
Freddie Hunt
Bob Riley
Bitter Battle Over Lunghai Rail Town Lanfeng In China War
Chinese and Japanese forces fight for Lanfeng near Lunghai railway as Neihwang changes hands twice. Japanese bombers strike Kaifeng and surrounding towns while civilians and foreign missionaries face evacuation orders. Chinese reinforcements arrive to blunt the Japanese advance toward Kaifeng and Chengchow.
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Shanghai
Lunghai
Lanfeng
China
Kaifeng
Neihwang
Suchow
Chulan
Lake Hungtze
Kaifend
Chengchow
Peiping- Hankow
Wweiteh
Ten Register For Cub Pack At First Regular Meeting
Ten youngsters were registered as charter members of the newly reorganized Cub Pack, which met at Loudoun Street Church at 9 oclock. Charter members include Woodhull Baker Frank Kershner Bryan Minnigerode Arthur Ritter Crawford John MacCallum Herbert Schutte John Mudd Bob Watson Billy Watson and Joseph McCormack. Den Chiefs are Billy Barnhart and Junior McCormack. Adults present include J H Minnigerode Mr Kershner Mr MacCallum Mrs Mary I Watson and J O McCormack.
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Cub Pack
Loudoun Street
Woodhull Baker
Frank Kershner
Kershner
Bryan Minnigerode
John Minnigerode
Arthur Ritter
Crawford John MacCallum
Ian MacCallum
Herbert Schutte
John Mudd
Bobby Watson
Billy Watson
Joseph McCormack
Billy Barnhart
Junior McCormack
J. H. Minnigerode
MacCallum
Mary I. Watson
J. O. McCormack
Bingo and antique auction notice in Winchester
Home-makers Market room hosts a bingo party tonight at 7:30 p m with excellent prizes. Miles B Dean conducts an antique auction at 326 North Cameron Street featuring items for inspection on May 23rd and sale on May 24th at 10 a m. Public invited.
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S. Cameron
Miles B. Dean
Cameron St
Winchester
Stripped Wanderers Struggle Through Snowy Hills
Ivy Anderson and Dean Green shivered while recalling a cross country trek in California. They undressed to swim Slats Creek, lost their bundle to the swift current, and hiked on ten miles more to Strawberry after realizing their car keys were in their clothes.
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Marsville
Calif
Ivy Anderson
Dean Green
Strawberry
Martin Loses Slim Lead to Hess in Oregon Nomination
Oregon Governor Martin concedes the nomination after losing a slim lead to rival Hess. The race centered on state politics with both candidates courting support from key factions. Hess secures the party nomination as Oregon braces for the upcoming campaign.
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Oregon
Hess Extends Lead In Oregon Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Henry L. Hess forged ahead of Gov. Charles H. Martin in Oregon's Democratic primary, building a growing lead across Multnomah and Clackamas counties while Martin clung to a slim early advantage in agriculture strongholds. Precinct results show Hess leading by thousands as returns from 1,167 of 1,681 precincts favored the La Grande candidate.
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Portland
Ore
Henry L. Hess
Charles H. Martin
Hess
Martin
Multnomah
Oregon
Clackamas County
Portland, Obe
Roosevelt
la Grande
Man Killed In Scaffold Fall At Navy Radio Station
At the navy radio station near Annapolis Maryland two workers fell eighty feet from a slipping scaffold while painting a radio tower. E W Wood died at Emergency Hospital. Robert Johnson of Bedford Virginia was admitted with probable internal injuries and reported in satisfactory condition.
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Annapolis
Navy
Here
E. W. Wood
Robert Johnson
Bedford
Rescue of 100 Scantily Clad From Five Story Hotel
About 100 scantily clad men and women were rescued by ladders and nets from a five story apartment hotel in San Francisco when fire and smoke cut off elevator and stair exits.
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San Francisco
115 Handley High Students Seek Diplomas
Handley High School announces 115 diploma candidates for the Class of 1938 under Superintendent Garland R. Quarles. Finals begin May 30 with baccalaureate June 5 and commencement June 9 after which diplomas are awarded. 55 boys and 60 girls are listed among the candidates.
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Garland R. Quarles
Handley High School
F. Berry Plummer
Hagerstown
H. G. Kump
West Virginia
Admiral Shows Speed In Trial
War Admiral driven by Samuel B. Riddle completed a mile and a quarter race in 2.08 1-5 in a $100,000 match race trial. Seabiscuit trailed behind in the Nation Day race at mark and stayed in contention.
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New York
Samuel B. Riddle
Seabiscuit
Mark
Corn crop off to late start from heavy rains
A Chicago report notes the 1938 corn crop is starting late due to persistent rains across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Plowing is mostly done but field work stalled, seeding delayed about a week, and many fields remain flooded. Some farmers worry, though experts say by end of May finish may be near normal with replanting typical for June.
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Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
C. M. Galvin
Chicago Crop Authority
Harvey S. Williams
Britain Seeks Clarity on German Troop Movements
Berlin reports show Britain pressing Germany for assurances that troop moves toward frontiers are routine training. Von Ribbentrop’s deputy reportedly confirmed transfers from towns to country camps as standard for this season amid rising tensions in Sudeten areas and Czech demonstrations.
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Berlin
Nevile Henderson
Foreign Office
Germany
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Neville
von Ribbentrop
Czechoslovakia
Komotau
Handley Latin Team Wins District Contest at Harrisonburg
Handley high school Latin students led by Mrs. Gertrude Peery secured a high score in the annual district Latin contest at Harrisonburg Virginia. Contestants included Jean Moling Frances Bickers James Brown Tom Mead Nina Ramaschetti Walter Bailey Philip Barnhart and Frances Bickers with papers graded by Dr. Wagner of the College of William and Mary and a trophy awarded for the victory.
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Handley
Charlottesville
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Williamsburg
Jean Moling
Frances Bickers
James Brown
Tom Mead
Nina Ramaschetti
Walter Bailey
Philip Barnhart
Gertrude Peery
Peery
Virginia Classical Association
Wagner
College of William and Mary
Senate panel adds 298 million to relief bill
The Senate appropriations committee approved a 3.45 billion relief measure with 298 million added. Changes include restricting PWA utility plant construction, 212 million for producer payments, a 100 million cut in PWA funding, wage standards impact, and rural electrification reduced to 25 million. Glass opposes the bill and may seek a minority report.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
PWA
Rural Electrification Administration
Glass
D-Va
Appropriations Committee
British Concern Over Border Clashes In Europe Crisis
London reports say Foreign Secretary Halifax returns to helm British policy as German Czech clashes escalate frontier killings and Czech army mobilizations. Britain seeks restraint while Austria and Hitler's moves loom, with Franco Italian talks stalemated over Spain and Libya demonstrations observed nearby.
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London
Viscount Halifax
Foreign Office
Neville Chamberlain
Eger
Pilsen
Berlin
Nevile Henderson
Adolf Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Rhineland
Staiy
Europe
Italy
France
Britain
Libya
Tunisia
Tunis
Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars For Frederick Farmers
Seventy six more checks totaling $5,130.93 were received for the farm conservation program bringing Frederick county farmers’ total to $41,244.91. About 200 checks for 137 applications are still due for the 1937 program and will be mailed as received.
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I. Fred Stine
Frederick County
Political circles in Buda stirred by sandbag barricades
Reports from Buda indicate local preparations as sandbag barricades and barbed wire protections rise, triggering political alarm. Authorities urge calm while residents debate security measures amid tensions.
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Budapest
Tense border closures ahead of municipal elections
Reported by well informed quarters that Czechoslovakia closed its Polish and German frontiers and moved troops near the German Czech border amid rising tensions before tomorrow's municipal elections. Four border points on Hungary were shut though officials claimed openness on their side.
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Czechoslovakia
Little
Moun
Czechoslovakia calls reserves amid tense elections
In Praha on May 21 Czechoslovakia announced a reserve class call to bolster its 1.5 million trained soldiers as municipal elections approached. Two Germans were killed by border guards near Egar while attempting to cross into Germany. The government stressed no mobilization, aiming only to restore order amid disturbances and to support Benes amid pressure from neighboring powers.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Europe
Adolf Hitler
Egar
Edouard Benes
Falls Church To Play The Park In Northern Virginia Showdown
Falls Church, a top semi pro team, travels to Winchester Park tomorrow at 3 for a test against Winchester. Winchester brings a clean slate after five straight wins and plans to field its expected full squad including Swanson Duvall Goodwin McQuillan Crowl Patton Burch Curry Keller Lunsford Michael Luby and McDowey. Falls Church last year claimed the six club league title.
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Falls Church
Virginia
Winchester Park
Winchester
Swanson
Duvall
Goodwin
McQuillan
Crowl
Patton
Burch
Curry
Keller
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Robert Anderson
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William Baker
Hunter Barley, Jr
William Bennett, Jr
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Charles Boyles
August Cahill
Robert Campbell
James Cave
Edwin Clevenger
Norman Cooper, Jr
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Lee Ebert
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Paul Fries
Charles Gibbons
John Green
Daniel Grimes
Edward Grove
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Harold Hausenfluck
Colin Hayley
Derey Hayley
Kenneth Heine
Hugh Larrick Hockman
Paul Hunter
Richard Kern
Herbert Luttrell
Burrell Luttrell
Charles McKee
Ray Michael
Merle Moore
Holmes Newcome
Walter Norman
Milton O’rear
Charles Parish, Jr
Kenneth Patton
Albert Pingley
Paul Riley
Richard Rosenberger
John Ross
Douglas Seabright
Walter Fairfax Shewbridge
Riddick Smith
Robert Taylor
Eston Tevalt
Arthur Tinsman
Bernard Waterman
Orville Wine
Robert Woods
William Ladensos Elder
Helen Abshire
Harriet Adams
Dorothy E. Anderson
Dorothy W Anderson
Winifred Bailey
Lorraine Bayliss
Zelda Barrett
Rosalie Bell
Jean Baker
Margaret Bean
Mary Frances Braithwaite
Irene Browne
Elsie May Bursey
Margaret Cochran
Dorothea Creswell
Una Dorton
Frances Louise Foreman
Cathryn Garber
Pauline Garber
Elmodyne Grim
Sylvia Harry
Grace Hershman
Virginia Hicks
Ellen Huyett
Elizabeth Jones
Lucile Kiracofe
Janet Largent
Virginia Leather
Deutsches Nachrichtenbuere
Saxony
Bulletin
Ian Frontier
Hungary
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