Spivak Frames Nazi Tactics as Capone Style Racketeering
John L. Spivak decries Nazi methods in Germany as a pervasive shakedown system akin to Al Capone’s rackets. Dictaphone surveillance, boycotts, forced advertising, and intimidation drive tribute from German firms and foreigners alike, with widespread persecution and starvation under a minority regime.
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John L. Spivak
al Capone
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington
D. C
Germany
John x A
Europe
Edmund Burke
Nazi Party
Mr. Spivak
Italy
Hitler
Mussolini
International Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chicago
Mse
Sosa
Spivak
Goebbels
Peop
Connecticut
Communist’ Party
Russia
Hohenzollerns
Austria
Soviet
France
Communist Party
Trade Woes Highlight Investor Caution Abroad
The article warns American investors to study all developments affecting U.S. investments overseas. It emphasizes reviewing company reports and income records much like a landlord examines rental income to assess risk and opportunity.
George S. Gaver Dies Suddenly in Washington
George S. Gaver, longtime Shenandoah fan family member, died suddenly in Washington on September 17 from a heart attack while en route to lunch. Unmarried, he was a son of the late Rev. and H. A. Gaver of Middletown and survived by sister Mrs. H. V. McNeer and brother Frank Gaver. Funeral from Mrs. Mei residence at 2 pm tomorrow, Rev. W. A. Clark of Grace Methodist Church officiating. interment in Green Hill Cemetery at Stephens City.
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Gaver
Shenandoah Vasey
Middletown
Waver
Mr. Gaver
H. A. Gaver
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
H. V. McNeer
Frank Gaver
Mei
W. A. Clark
Grace Methodist Church
Minnietown
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens City
Licenses Issued at City Clerk Office This Morning
Two marriage licenses were issued at the city clerk office this morning. Winners were W Ralph Kiggins of Jeanette Pennsylvania and Ann e Burton of Gaudive, and Lester D Sanner of Legonier Pennsylvania and Grace Elizabeth Roadman of Legonier Pennsylvania.
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Cerk
W. Ralph Kiggins
C. V. P. Kiggins
Jeanette
Ann ¥E. Burton
Gaudive
W. Burton
Lastrobe
Lester D. Sanner
J. W. Sanner
Legonier
Grace Elizabeth Roadman
Co. W. Roadman
Work On Water Main Is Begun At Courtfield Avenue
Courtfield avenue residents welcome the city’s start on a water main from the reservoir to their section. Elevated terrain and growing dwellings reduce pressure, and the new main will improve supply and increase fire protection.
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Courtfield Avenue
Virginia Woman's Christian Temperance Union leader warns of rising alcohol outlets
Mrs. Howard M. Hoge of Lincoln, president of the Virginia WCTU, tells the 54th annual convention in Charlottesville that Virginia has over 5 000 retail alcohol venues plus 74 state stores, with the nation totaling 422 587 outlets. She contrasts prohibition shifts, questions state funding for inebriate care, criticizes women easing drink habits, and notes advertising pressures on readers.
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Charlottesville
Howard M. Hoge
Lincoln
Virginia Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Pe Ee
Keely Cure Tate
Dwight
Ill
Keely
Virginia General Assembly
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Rites Sunday for Mrs Wallie Parker
Funeral services for Mrs Wallie Parker colored will be held Sunday at 2 pm from Mount Zion Church Middletown. Interment will follow in a nearby cemetery. She died Thursday and is survived by her husband three daughters Delaney R Robinson Cecelia Roan and Robert Washington a son Wesley Washington and a brother Thomas Jackson all listed with ties to Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
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Wallie Parker
Mount Zion Church
Middletown
Parker
Delaney R. Robinson
Harrisburg
Cecelia Roan
Robert Washington
Johnstown
Wesley Washington
Philadelphia
Thomas Jackson
Soviet Ultimatum Stakes European Tensions Over Spain
A Soviet warning threatens intervention if non intervention violations in Spain continue. The note accuses Italy Germany and Portugal of aiding the Spanish Fascists and cites readiness to rush Soviet air power to the Spanish government. The map highlights Moscow's position relative to the three Fascist powers and involves Dictator Stalin.
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Spain
Europe
Soviet Union
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Moscow
Stelin
Josef Stalin
Reductions in Import License Taxes in France
France cut import license taxes by 20 percent effective October 10 on many goods including spices and pears. The new rates set apples at 7.80 francs duty plus 32 francs tax per 100 kilos, pears at 10.40 francs duty plus 48 francs tax, totaling about 39.80 francs per 100 kilos for apples and about 1.24 per pound for pears after devaluation. Quotas on many items were suspended, agricultural products largely excluded, and a tariff revision commission was created to align duties with the franc’s new value.
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France
Paris
Ministry of Commerce
Customs Committee
Ministry of National Economy
Palace bill features Johnny Mack Brown and Buck J in westerns
Hable's Palace shows Johnny Mack Brown in Courageous Avenger and Buck J in The Phantom Rider, westerns claiming the Winchester record. Craig's Wife with Rosalind Russell and John Boles screens Monday and Tuesday. Billie Burke Jane Darwell Dorothy Wilson and Robert Allen co star in a benefit screening for the Girl's Athletic Association with a Fox News Reel.
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Johnny Mack Brown
Billie Burke
Jane Darwell
Dorothy Wilson
Robert Allen
Girl's Athletic Association
Fox News
Giants Star Mel Ott Backseat Visitor at Roadside Grill
Charlotte Nowe mie, a roadside grill operator, recalls a fan encounter with Mel Ott, the New York Giants right fielder, who was driving a large New York automobile and en route to his Louisiana home after the World Series.
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Charlotte
Anthony Adverse Opens Five Day Run at Capitol Theatre
Cap itol Theatre begins a five day run of Anthony Adverse featuring Fredric March and Olivia de Havilland. The film adapts Hervey Allen's novel as a sweeping tale of perilous adventures and sweeping romance.
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Fredric March
Olivia de Havilland
Anthony Adverse
Warner Bros
Hervey Allen
Capitol Theatre
Ady
Capitol Takes Over The Old Arnold Route
Greyhound replaces Arnold Bus line on Winchester to Washington corridor via Berryville Purcellville Leena Falls Church. Atlantic Greyhound will run the alternate Winchester Washington route via Boyce Millwood Upperville Middleburg. Four round trips daily with three through Cincinnati schedules active. new Washington Winchester service added.
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Capitol Greyhound Lines
Winchester
Washngton
Berryville
Purcellville
Leena
Falls Church
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
Winchester- Washington
Boyce
Millwood
Upperville
Middleburg
Leesburg
Arnold Bus Oeries
Greyhound
Cincinnati
Washington
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George S. Gaver
Howard Hoge
Central Press
Madrid
Ws Warsaw
Poland
Rumania
OSCOW
U.S
Black Sea
Hayfield, Va
W. A. Orndoff
Hable’s Palace
Karr
Perak
Firestone
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores
Loudoun St
Capitol
Parlett Funeral Home Voyne
John W. Rosenberger & Co. Quality Building Material
Winchester, Va
Winchester Motor Corp
S. Braddock St
Cood
ASCO
Swift
Red Steer
Cammertire CO
Braddock & Boscawen Sts
Swift S
Pianee
C. I. Brumback
Ion Etca
Bala
W. S. Domer CO
Dupont
Washington, D
Endicott
Keystone Shoe Store
Pine Motor CO
Brad & Cecil
Chevrole
O. K
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Winchester Furniture
John S. Miller & CO
Sherwin-Williams Paints
H. W. Ebert
Braddock and
Amherst Streets
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