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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1933
Page
2
Five men were buried in a cave in a Scranton coal mine. Two were recovered alive, two seriously injured, and three remained trapped as rescuers worked to reach them.
Chicago, Nov. 21. After nearly four years of pursuit the Cubs purchase Charles Klein Chuck Klein from the Phillies. They give Mark Koenig Harvey Hendrick and Theodore Kleinhans plus cash about 65 000 to acquire the 1933 NL batting champion to spearhead their next season title bid. Acting Cubs president William M Walker announces the deal.
Traders in stocks and staples moved cautiously in New York as Washington developments were interpreted differently. Prices showed a mixed pattern with equities slipping early, then stabilizing in a narrow, dull routine. Sterling was quoted at 5.44, and call money at three quarters of one percent.
NRA moves to enforce codes with first orders to thousands of employers not reached by code authorities. Hugh S. Johnson told reporters he will push a cleanup of pressing affairs before Georgia trip for a Roosevelt conference and Atlanta speech. He plans to present newspaper and motion picture codes plus others to President for approval, possibly including radio. He said no meeting with Henry Ford is planned at Warm Springs.
A Virginia Liquor Control Commission subcommittee met in executive session at the capitol and will propose to the full body a liberal control bill aimed at driving out bootleggers. The draft envisions low taxes on beverages, state stores for hard liquors in sealed packs, and serving drinks by the glass at clubs hotels and restaurants with flexible regulations via a control commission.
Across the globe meteorological centers report an unusually severe quake and record readings. Analysts propose a Caribbean or Central American center near Yucatan with other possibilities including Baffin Bay. Honduras floods threaten La Ceiba and La Lima while Colombia faces widespread damage and rail disruption.
In Paulsboro Mrs Audrey Smith Clark 25 a former actress mourns her husband Sheldon A Clark oil company executive and sportsman shot during a billiards game. She lies under police guard at Woodbury Hospital with a head wound claiming she does not remember the events after he struck her. Authorities say no charges were filed and no action planned before tomorrow.
Richmond November 21 Virginia projects totaling 7 603 464 dollars were approved for Federal Public Works funds in a national program. The list includes a 3 000 000 hydro electric dam near Danville a 2 500 000 sewage disposal plant in Arlington county and numerous county and city school and infrastructure grants. Governor Pollard will travel to Washington for a conference with the Federal Board of Review on further college and university applications.
A tornado hit a Civilian Conservation Corps camp six miles east of Oxford Alabama injuring nine youths. Three seriously hurt were taken to a hospital in Anniston where many victims were trapped in the wreckage of the mess hall.
Hollywood Cad Nov 22 Miss Maureen O Sullivan Irish actress develops peritonitis following an operation for acute appendicitis. She was operated on Monday after illness at her home and was discovered in Dublin by director Frank Borzage years ago.
Maryland marks its tercentennial with ceremonies in Baltimore and Cowes England. Lord Fairfax, Robert W. Bingham, and a Maryland-born House of Lords member speak at the closing ceremonies. A memorial plaque on the Victoria Esplanade honors the Ark and the Dove, the 1633 ships that brought Maryland settlers. President Roosevelt and Governor Ritchie send greetings as Cowes and Baltimore exchange addresses via BBC and NBC streams.
The steering committee of the disarmament conference voted to suspend the parley until January. In the interim, diplomacy will be pursued to salvage the talks and win Germany back into negotiations after its withdrawal last month.
Ashby Brumback of Middletown was awarded the American Farmer key at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City Missouri. Son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Brumback he is a standout vocational agriculture student and former Middletown high school officer and state secretary.
Harrisburg Pa November 22 The Pennsylvania House passed on second reading bills to authorize a 50 million dollar soldiers bonus approved by voters November 7 creating machinery to pay sums not to exceed 50 million dollars and set procedures for distribution.
Nook as ae the are orchard of eats Bros. & Easter inc will be at public auction at 12 00 oclock noon on November 28 1933 at the front door of the courthouse at Fincastle Virginia Terms of sale Cash A bidders deposit of 100 00 will be required of the successful bidder This orchard consists of 153 acres with farm house and out buildings It is located near Amsterdam in Botetourt County Virginia seven miles south of Fincastle It adjoins Preston Orchard and is about a mile from the Garland Hopkins Orchard It has on it about 2100 bearing apple trees and about 1000 apple trees three years old The orchard has been well kept and is in excellent condition About 10000 bushels of apples were picked this year It is located about one mile off of State Route 209 For further information write to C F Cocke attorney for bond holders Colonial American Bank Building Roanoke Virginia 21 11 18 22
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