John L. Lewis Elected First President of New CIO Body
John L. Lewis was elected first president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations after a 28 minute demo by 500 delegates representing about 3 8 million workers in over 40 unions. Philip Murray and Sidney Hillman were chosen as vice presidents.
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Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Hugh Thompson
Buffalo
Co. I
A Lewis
Philip Murray
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Murray
van A. Bittner
Mary Murray
James B. Carey
Electrical, Radio and
Masec
Shooting Match at Sunnyside Turkeys and Trade Fair
Public invited to a shooting match at Sunnyside near tar Fort featuring turkeys chickens geese and merchandise. Sponsored by Fraternal Order of les with details on page 1. Also listed are Smyrnz Figs and Bare Food Store ads offering weatherstripping caulking and window door estimates from E W Armstrong Co at 39 E Piccadilly St.
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Sunnyside
Tar. Fort
Fraternal Order of Les
E. W. Armstrong Co
E. Piccadilly St
Apple tariff cut boosts U S apple exports to Great Britain
The United States and Great Britain signed a trade agreement in Washington reducing apple duties to 50 cents per barrel. Exporters in Winchester expect easier competition with Canada where apples face no duty. The move aims to restore U S apple exports to Britain and improve markets for other fruits in Canada.
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United Kingdom
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Winchester
Canada
Hitchhiking Beetles Linked to City Infestation
A Maryland beetle campaign explains that Japanese beetles hitchhike into Winchester on cars and trucks passing through infested areas. About 15 acres were treated in Winchester with 10 090 pounds of lead arsenate after which a city map of treated blocks was prepared. Eight workers operated 10 days to curb the infestation and delay quarantine for years.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Peggeten
Gore School dedication features regional leaders and music
The consolidated Gore High School opens tomorrow night with an oyster supper at 6 and an 8 pm program in the school auditorium. Dr. Thomas A. Eason of Richmond will speak, withinvocation by Rev. Ronald S. Wilson. Local officials and educators including Maurice M. Lynch, T. Russell Cather, C. R. Anderson, Garland R. Quarles and others attend. Musical groups join the event.
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Consolidated High School
Gore
Johnson
Gore Community League
Paire
Thomas A. Eason
Richmond
State Department of Education
Ronald S. Wilson
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Maurice M. Lynch
T. Russell Cather
C. R. Anderson
Garland R. Quarles
Winchester
Stewart Bell
Tariff treaty boosts Virginia apple growers profits
The trade pact with Great Britain and Canada lowers duties on American apples, effective January 1, 1939. Britain duty drops to three shillings per 112 pounds, saving about 45c per barrel, aiding Virginia’s export prospects and easing domestic market pressure. Canada duty falls to 1.3 cents per pound, about 75c per barrel, supporting cross border trade despite Canada’s own exports.
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Great Britain
Canada
England
Virginia
Northwest
United States
Congress to Try Again on Government Reorganization
Washington reports new efforts to craft a compromise reorganization bill after House rejection last spring. Administration officials want economic pledges and separate measures for each proposal to win support while critics seek checks on presidential power and retention of offices like the comptroller general. Senate debates and party positions continue amid calls for clear reform paths.
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Washington
Congress
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Civil Service Commission
Mead
Two Navy Fliers Fall To Deaths
Two VP-10 squadron fliers were killed and five injured when a bomber crashed into a Pearl Harbor boathouse during an attempted landing. Names include P. H. Ashworth of Wenham Massachusetts and P. W. Beam of Bardstown Kentucky. A Navy board will investigate the crash.
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Honolulu
Navy
Pacific
Pearl Harbor Fleet Air Base
P. H. Ashworth
Wenham
Mass
P. W. Beam
Bardstown
A. R. Brady
Naval Hospital
Fernandina
Fla
R. E. Brunson
Pine Bluff
Ark
J. A. Paradowski
Hockley
Tex
H. Sessions
Belamy
Ala
P. J. Gall
Franklinboro
Naval Board of Inquiry
San Diego
Calif
Pearl Harbor Navy Base
Virginia State Horticultural Society 43rd Meeting Opens
The 43rd annual Virginia State Horticultural Society meeting opens December 6 in Charlottesville with sessions in Sarah Zane Hall. A large fruit exhibit is planned across Loudoun Street, and speakers include state and local officials on topics from beetle control to peach production and fruit packing.
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Virginia State Horticultural Society
W. S. Campfield
Staunton
Sarah Zane Hall
Loudoun Street
R. B. Nelson
C. R. Anderson
Henry Chiles Crozet
Frank H. Wissler
Jackson
Mr. Campfield
State Department of Agriculture
L. M. Walker
Richmond
G. T. French
W. Catesby Jones
F. A. Laffitte
Winchester
Virginia
R. H. Hurt
Charlottesville
A. H. Teske
George L. Smith
Rock Island
Til
Illinois Society
R. D. Anthony
State College
Jimmie” Gheen
New York City
Hunters Find Dead Deer In Frederick County Unclear Time
Leslie D. Kline and W. Benton Snider Jr found a deer while hunting in a mountainous Frederick County area. Dogs led to the carcass which had been covered by leaves and appeared shot and dead for several days. Local game warden F. W. Pingley arranged disposal.
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Leslie D. Kline
W. Benton Snider, Jr
Frederick County
F. W. Pingley
Streamlined turkey tasters weigh in on 1938 model
A panel of four U S stored tasters at the Agriculture Department assess the 1938 streamlined turkey from Beltsville Maryland. They note the bird weighs 12 to 15 pounds versus 24 to 26 for old-type turkeys and discuss kitchen size and oven trends shaping American storage and dinner plans. The nation still consumes about 17.5 million turkeys annually.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Beltsville
Robert R. Slocum
German diplomat to report on U S attitude to anti Jewish drive
Berlin reports Germany recalls Ambassador Hans Dieckhoff to explain American reaction to Nazi anti Semitism and violence. The move follows U S envoy Hugh Wilson being summoned home by President Roosevelt. Foreign minister Ribbentrop's officials question Dieckhoff's cabled updates.
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Berlin
Germany
Washington
Roosevelt
Nazi Germany
Hans Dieckhoff
United States
Hugh R. Wilson
Dieckhoff
Ribbentrop
Dickhoff
DNB
United States of America
Wilson
Many Turkeys To Be Marketed This Thanksgiving
C M. Rosenberger, possibly owning the largest flock in the area, expects to market many turkeys for Thanksgiving though he may keep most for later markets. His western Frederick county farm holds about 1,400 birds, with fox raids prompting round‑the‑clock protection. Buyers from New York and other centers have visited, and about 500 turkeys may be shipped to New York.
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C M. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
Frederick County
New York
Winchester plans for expanding Old Age Assistance program
Forty residents in Winchester received Old Age Assistance at month start with weekly increases planned to reach ninety as funds allow. Applicants sign property release agreements permitting posthumous estate deductions. average monthly payment is 13.86 dollars with a $20 maximum. Nurse care placement remains difficult.
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Winchester
Welfare Department
Homer Lyman
AUNT JEMIMA IN PERSON AT SARGENT'S CASH STORE
Local ad announces Aunt Jemima appearing at Sargent's Cash Store all day tomorrow with Hosiery sale items priced at 79 cents per pair. Moling and Cather advertise one piece in their ad insert.
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Jemima
Sargent’s Cash Store
President Seeks Six Month Visa Extension for German and Austrian Refugees
President Roosevelt announced at a press conference a proposed six month extension for about 12 000 to 15 000 German and Austrian visitors in the United States. He warned that without extension their permits would be canceled if they must return home by year end. He told Secretary Perkins the move aims to avoid forcing refugees back to possible mistreatment in concentration camps.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Perkins
Germany
Purpose Is To Equalize Levy
A statement by J. W. Richard, chairman of the Frederick County Board of Equalization, explains the board’s goal to equalize real estate values for fair taxation. He notes confusion in parts of the county and cites 13 years of work with many changes. the board has not necessarily revised values upward and cannot state whether overall values will rise or fall.
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J. W. Richard
Frederick County Board of Egalization
Frederick County Board of Equalization
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Sewing Machine Urgently Needed by Winchester Welfare
Mrs Homer Lyman superintendent of the Winchester Department of Public Welfare announces an urgent need for a sewing machine. Those with an extra machine should notify Mrs Lucy. contact details are listed in the notice. Temperatures report today shows a high of 77 and a low of 41.
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Homer Lyman
Winchester Department of Public Welfare
Lucy
50 for $1.00 Christmas cards
Winchester Paint and Sign Co advertises 50 Christmas cards for $1.00 with options for all alike or sorted and mentions a free name. Includes address 25 E. Boscawen St and a photo layaway offer. Also seeks homes for a fine half grown tortoiseshell kitten and provides a phone contact.
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Winchester Paint & Sign Co
E. Boscawen St
Economic difficulties foreseen after anti Jewish drives in Germany
Berlin reports say the anti Jewish drive damages Germany's foreign orders as exporters note cancellations from five major nations. The decline follows Aryanization rules and the Paris embassy shooting incident. Eviction rights for Jews and non adherence by large hotels add to economic strain while bankers caution in a fragile market. Munich allows Jewish shops to reopen for basic needs after last week’s anti Semitic violence.
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Berlin
Paris
Ernst Vom Rath
Angriff
Munich
Join Now Is Red Cross Plea for 1939 Members
Dr E T Clark, chairman of the Winchester Frederick County Red Cross chapter, urges immediate membership. Only 250 joined so far, with a goal of 1 400 before next Thursday. Call 113 for a worker to visit or visit Roll Call Headquarters at 128 N Loudoun St to join.
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Red Cross
E. Tlark
Winchester- Frederick County
The
Winchester-Frederick County
American Red Cross
Red
N. Loudoun Street
Odd Fellows Service Set at Albin Lutheran Church
The Madison Lodge No. 6 Odd Fellows to hold annual sermon this Sunday at 7 30 p m at Albin Lutheran Church. Rev Edwin Smith to deliver the message. Members gather at Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen Street at 7 00 p m. transportation provided for those needing it. Rebekahs and friends invited.
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Madison Lodge
International Order of Odd Fellows
Albin Lutheran Church
Edwin Smith
Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
East Boscawen Street
Rebekahs
Public Auction of Victor Prod Stock on Nov 26 1938
Will auction for owner at 11 30 a m in front of Court House 40 Glass A and 10 shares Class B Common stock of Victor Prod Corp Co aa 1A2L2da-Isa.
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Court House
Victor Prod. Corp. Co
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New Cio
Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee
Labor Movement
Industry
Business Finance
Gore School
Bap
Vandenburg
H. W. Weatherford
A. B. Groves
A. F. Vierheller
College Park
M .S. Bobb
U. S
By Eddie Gilmore
C. M. Rosenberger
Moling & Cather
President For Visa Extension
Odd Fellows
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