Virginia Teachers Conference Set For Richmond
Several thousand school teachers from all parts of Virginia will attend the annual Virginia Education meeting in Richmond on November 23 to 25. H L Sulfridge of Charlottesville presides with a two year term to be filled. C J Heatwole notes a growing white teachers membership and lists the association's executive committee members.
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H. L. Sulfridge
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Virginia
C. J. Heatwole
Sulfridge
Heatwole
H. D. Wolff
Petersburg
J. H. Chiles
Fredericksburg
Lottie M. Evans
Virginia Old
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Virginia to Plant Trees in Honor of George Washington Bicentennial
The Virginia George Washington Bicentennial Commission plans a statewide tree planting program. The State Chamber of Commerce backs the effort as 116 school superintendents and 6,000 principals are asked to participate. County cliques PTAs and local groups will assist. Booklets from the American Tree Association explain the memorial planting process.
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Virginia
George Washington
Washington
State Chamber of Commerce
Nova Scotian Storm Improves Prospects Here
Washington October 11 The Commerce Department says misfortune to Nova Scotian apple growers may improve the market for Shenandoah Valley apples and other American fruit. About half of the Nova Scotian crop was blown from trees and 10 percent of remaining fruit damaged. American exports to the United Kingdom exceed 12 million dollars annually despite foreign competition. Canadian, Australian and New Zealand fruit enter duty free while U S product faces a 10 percent ad valorem tax. Canadian receipts taper in March and April as Australia and New Zealand join the market.
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Associated Press
Washington
Commerce Department
Shenandoah
Yesener
United Kingdom
New Zealand
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America
Republican Congress
Garber
Congress
Mr. Garber
Grange Endorses Long Term Farm Program Over Strikes
The National Grange outlines a lasting plan for farm betterment through organization cooperative marketing and fair legislation. Leader Louis J. Taber insists salvation comes from a decades old program, not from strikes or holidays, stressing stable prosperous rural conditions.
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United States
Grange
Louis J. Taber
National Grange
Details Sought On Skyland Drive Part Opening
State officials report inquiries about opening Skyland Drive in Shenandoah National Park from October 12 to November 30. Visitors should use Lee Highway to Panorama Virginia, then travel about 20 miles along Skyland Drive for scenic views, returning the same way.
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State Conservation and Development Commission
Shenandoah National Park
Richard A. Gilliam
Gilliam
Panorama
Garber Critiques Tariffs and Prohibition Stance in Rally
The speech argues the 1930 tariff protected American shoemakers and farmers but critiques Democratic and Republican positions on tariff policy and liquor law. Garber defends the eighteenth amendment and warns against full repeal, linking it to saloon-era evils. He pledges a moratorium on federal farm loans and cites Apple trade concerns with international duties.
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Garber
Fic
Republican Party
Roosevelt versus Roosevelt Debate Excerpt
The quotation attacks an unproven candidate for the presidency, contrasting Roosevelt’s courage and leadership with a new, untried, and visionary successor. It cites criticism from the Richmond Times-Dispatch about his policy and qualifications as President.
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D. Roosevelt
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Apple Market Yorks Prices and Terms
Market notes show Yorks and Staymans apples priced per bushel and tub. U.S. No 1 and 2 percent in, various grades quoted with minimum car prices and small lots listed for Stayman. Instance values include $2.36 and $1.10 for different jugs.
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Yorks
Staymans
U. S
South America Deadlock Over Chaco Sparks Mosquito Plebiscite
If South America cannot agree on Chaco ownership, the Detroit News notes the alternative may be a plebiscite of the mosquitoes in the swampy desert region.
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South America
Chaco
Detroit News
Lower Turkey Prices Expected for Thanksgiving
Washington reports economist E. Lloyd of the California College of Agriculture forecasts turkey prices will be somewhat lower at Thanksgiving this year than 1931. He notes September 1 storage was 16 percent below the five year 1927-1931 average but 28 percent higher than a year ago. He predicts no drastic price drop, with wholesale prices likely a few cents under 1931 levels.
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Washington
E. Lloyd
California College of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Lloyd
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