Small Anti Group May Wield Big Influence In Next Congress
Election losses cut Roosevelt's numerical edge in Congress may empower a small anti administration Democratic faction. Aided by Republicans, they previously blocked the court bill and wage hour measure. In 1939 Democrats lead in Senate by ~20 and House by 40 but factional defections persist. Republican gains could shift committee power and affect key bills, including Wagner Act and social security.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Congressional
House Rules Committee
Harlan
Ohio
Greenwood
Dind
John J. O'Connor
D-Ny
Driver
D-Ark
O’connor
Adolph Sabath
D-Ill
Sabath
Pearl Buck Wins 1938 Nobel Prize in Literature
Pearl Buck, American author of The Good Earth, wins the 1938 Nobel Prize for literature in Stockholm. She is Mrs Rich ard J. Walsh of Great Neck New York born 1892 in Hillsboro West Virginia and spent much of her life in China. The award carries 155 000 kroner.
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Stockholm
Pearl Buck
China
Mr Winchester Reflects On Credit And Duty
Mr Winchester notes that people worry about credit, but those who deserve it most are busy doing good work and rarely track where the credit goes. He argues dedication to duty outweighs seeking praise.
Home of Emma Cook to be sold at noon Saturday
The residence at 684 North Loudoun Street will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday November 12. The notice identifies Emma Cook as the deceased owner and directs interested buyers to attend the auction.
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Emma Cook
Loudoun Street
Court House
Clarke workers still on job deny wage hour layoffs
Clarke county officials deny widespread layoffs tied to the wage hour law. Clarke Milling Company reports all workers are on the job and Berryville Mills says only a few were released due to production changes.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Hyde Park
N. Y
Elmer FP. Andrews
Law Ee
L. Ayler
Clarke Milling Company
Berryville Mills, Inc
Winchester plans interstate Route 7 completion celebration
Citizens from Winchester Frederick Morgan and Berkeley Springs plan a November 29 program at the state line with a 3 PM ceremony and 6 30 PM dinner at the George Washington Hotel. High officials from Virginia and West Virginia are to attend as a ribbon cutting marks barriers removal.
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Council Chamber of City Hall
Winchester
Frederick County
Morgan County
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
West Virginia Line
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
State Line
George Washington Hotel
West Virginia
Represen Randolph
Henry Correll
Highway Department
Virginia
H. F. Byrd
C. R. Anderson
T. R. Cather
R. L. Omps
State Highway Department
Andrew Bell
Frederick
E. R. Hye Ri
Herman
Henry Goode
C. Arthur Robinson
Charles I. Brumback
C. R. White, Jr
Arthur M. Field
Brumback
R. L.omps
Harry McCann
Fred Braithwaite
Henry Gorrell
C. S. Trump
Kiwanis Club
L. Edler
J. A. Dunley
Ward M. Dawson
Jack M. Hunter
C.R. Anderson
O. L. Jamison
C. Douglas Barnett
Miller Streit
Marvin Weaver
R. E. Buncutter
Frank Armstrong, Jr
E. R. Branch
C. P. McVicar
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Rosenberger
Witness accuses defense lawyer in German spy case
Martin Schade a witness in the espionage trial testified that attorney George C. Dix who represents Johanna Hofmann tried to force him to change prior testimony. Hofmann is charged with relaying American military secrets to Germany while working as a hairdresser on the liner Europa.
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New York
Martin Schade
George C. Dix
Johanna Hofmann
Germany
Republicans Pile Up Larger Votes
Philadelphia November 10 Republicans claim a large victory as Governor elect Arthur H. James leads Democrat Charles Alvin Jones by 289 710 votes with most precincts counted and two remaining. U S Senator James J. Davis holds a large plurality over Governor George H Earle by 398 4663 votes.
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Philadelphia
Arthur H. James
Charles Alvin Jones
Pennsylvania
United States
James J. Davis
George H. Earle
REARDON'S Special Coffee Promotion Announcement
REARDON'S Special Coffee advertises more cups per pound at PURE FOOD STORE, highlighting value and product offer to customers.
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Reardon
Drafting of Roosevelt Is Held Possible
Secretary Ickes said a real possibility exists that the Democratic party might draft President Roosevelt for a third term. He linked this to Tuesday election confusion and Republican gains, noting liberal sentiment remains strong and predicting Roosevelt would have won if he ran.
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Washington
Ickes
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt Returns to Capital After Eight Day Hyde Park Stop
President Roosevelt leaves Hyde Park to return to Washington after a brief election-impacted visit. Secretary Marvin McIntyre says there will be no presidential comment on Democratic losses as the President remains cheerful. He telephones congratulations to New York Democrats including Lehman Poletti Wagner Mead and Hay.
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D. Harold Oliver
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
W.ton
Washington
New York State
Herbert H. Lehman
Charles Poletti
Robert F. Wagner
James M. Mead
Senate
James H. Hay
House
Bank official heads to Houston for ABA sessions
Harold Brown cashier of Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Trust Co. travels today to Houston Texas to attend American Bankers Association sessions lasting most of next week. Brown is vice president of the National Bank Division of the ABA and plans to return to Winchester in about 10 days.
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Harold Brown
Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Trust Company
Houston
Texas
American Bankers Association
Mr. Brown
National Bank
Winchester
Struggle For Power Roils Nation After Election
The Democratic and Republican parties begin a two year battle for control after elections. Governors up, Senate seats shift with Republicans gaining influence aiming at future presidential contest in 1940.
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Gillette
Des Moines
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
L. J. Dickinson
Dickinson
Associated Press
Elkton Adopts 48 Hour Gap Law for Marriages
Elkton Maryland votes by a heavy margin to require a 48 hour interval between license and ceremony. Effective in a month the law ends quick out of state marriages. Local officials and business leaders debate revenue loss versus cleaner town image.
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Elkton
Little Elkton
Gretna Green
Maryland
Henry Pippin
Sloan
Cecil County
Italy's cabinet bans Jews from government and many professions
Rome reports that the Italian cabinet approved sweeping decree laws excluding Jews from all government positions and many professions, restricting business, forbidding Aryan marriage, and limiting family rights. The rules define Jewish status by parentage and social criteria and set three month timelines for compliance.
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Rome
Mussolini
Grand Council
Armistice Day Observance In Winchester Planned
Winchester observes Armistice Day with a parade at 10 45 from George Washington Hotel corner led by ex service men and joined by veterans groups. The schedule includes a courthouse volley taps at 11, a sermon by Dr Peter Marshall, veterans lunch at noon, and a Legion Bazaar at 5 30 with veterans poppies on sale.
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Winchester
Europe
Handley Library
C. C. Brannon
Clarke Smith
Harry McCann
W. A. Baker
George Washington Hotel
L. M. Allen
George W. Dellinger
McIlwee Municipal
Handley Banks
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Christ Church
Peter Marshall
Washington
Legion Auxiliary
Pension Scheme Pushing National Ham and Eggs Plan
Leaders of the $30 weekly pension scheme campaign in Los Angeles press a renewed drive after a 100000 vote defeat in California. Directors say they will extend the fight beyond the state and aim to win national support despite prior opposition. Sherman J. Bainbridge insists the movement will smash ahead to reach a million voters.
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Los Angeles
California
Sherman J. Bainbridge
Fleeing Felons Recovered After Nashville Prison Escape
Seven convicts escaped from the State Penitentiary after binding guards and taking hostages in a prison truck. Officers seized the truck about a mile from the pen then opened fire. all seven prisoners were wounded and returned to the penitentiary for hospital treatment. Deputy Warden Wood and Capt. Sampson were among those wounded, with Strickland suffering serious stab wounds.
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Nashville
Tenn
State Penitentiary
M. A. Warren
State Highway Patrol
C. C. Wood
H. Sampson
Strickland
Dick Smith
Tolley
Don Budge Turns Pro to Tour for 75 000 Guarantee
U S Davis Cup captain Walter Pate announced Don Budge will become a professional and tour for promoter Jack Harris. Budge receives 75 000 in guaranteed payments, with 25 000 already paid and 25 000 due March 1, plus a possible gate percentage above 75 000. The tour opens January 3 at Madison Square Garden versus Ellsworth Vines, about 50 matches nationwide.
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New York
Walter L. Pate
United States
Don Budge
Jack Harris
Budge
Harris
Oakland
Calif
Madison Square Garden
Ellsworth
Violence Across Germany as Nazi Demonstrators Strike
Nazi Germany faced its worst anti Jewish violence since 1933 with synagogue burnings and lootings nationwide. Goebbels halted the protests after 12 hours and warned of possible laws forcing Jews to leave the country.
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Berlin
Nazi Germany
Hitler
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Germany
Vienna
Munich
Reich
Goebbels
Benin
Hospital Boxes Remain For Winchester Memorial Aid
The Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital clarifies that the small boxes in town business places are their property for donating coins to the hospital. Boxes will be collected and replaced monthly, says Mrs. W. D. Fields, president of the Auxiliary.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Public Sale Of Household Goods At Cody Snapp Farm
Public sale of household goods and farming implements set for Saturday November 12 at 10 a.m. at the Cody Snapp farm eight miles west on Cedar Creek Grade. Firestone Heavy Duty Batteries promoted by Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores with special prices and service availability.
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Cody Snapp Farm
Cedar Creek
Firestone
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores
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Raymond E Willis
Angola
Willis
Tennessee Penitentiary
Riley's Market
Paris
Goebbles
Ernst von Rath
Ger
W. D. Fields
Pres
Woman’s Auxiliary
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