Insurgent Offense Presses Toward Madrid With Heavy Attacks
Fascist forces push from Guadarrama toward Torrelodones and Aranjuez as they drive along the main Madrid highway. Insurgent columns strike Na Mer o and El Escorial while government positions at Navalcarnero and Valmojado endure air bombings and artillery fire.
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Burgos
Madrid
Fas
Guadarrama
Torrelln
Guadara
Siguenza
Naamero
el Escorial
Aranjuez
Toledo
Burgested
Avalcarnero
Almojado
Navarro
Mequeda-Madrid
Navalcarnero
Valmora
Valmojado
Sixty of every hundred children harmed by autos warned
A public poster in Winchester decries auto accidents as a danger to children and adults. It depicts a grieving mother by a broken girl body and notes most fatalities stem from speed and alcohol. Authorities in Pennsylvania once viewed wrecked remains to pledge never to drink and drive.
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Rand Rty
Pennsylvania
Mtly
Accid
Wall Papers and Paint Co Secures Experienced Painter
An advertisement notes the firm has secured an ex painter, signaling ready staffing. It claims signs of appraisal and suggests prices are reasonable.
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Wall Papers& Paint Co
Sheridan's Ride anniversary recall of Cedar Creek
Review of the 1864 Cedar Creek battle and General Philip Sheridan’s route from Winchester to save the day. The piece notes General Read’s poetic license in commemorating the event and marks the 72nd anniversary with a synopsis of actions near Cedar Creek and Winchester.
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Thomas Buchanan Read
Philip Sheridan
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Sheridan
Trade Body Is Accused of Market Conspiracy
The Federal Trade Commission charged five trade associations of manufacturers and auto parts robbers with forming a national and regional cartel to control the market. Named are the National Standard Parts Association of Detroit the Motor and Equipment Wholesale Association of Chicago and three midwestern groups. The officers directors and members of all five associations were named as respondents in the complaint.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
United States
National Standard Parts Association of
Detroit
Motor and Equipment Wholesale Association of Chicago
Automotive Trades Association of Greater
Council Acts On Problems At Special Meeting
The Common Council voted unanimously to authorize the Street Committee to contract with a private firm or individual for garbage removal for up to three years on favorable terms. The council also approved a unanimous agreement to keep the municipal airport in first class condition with the state pledging about $2,000 for site development and runway construction.
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Common Council
Mae West robbed as two gunmen raid swanky Hollywood apartment
Two gunmen slipped into Mae West's fashionable Hollywood residence robbing eight people of cash and jewelry while missing the hostess. The garage attendant was bound and gagged. victims included H. G. Baissonette Dick Watts J Weissi Miss Harriet Maxwell B V Sturdevant Mrs Sturdevant Anna Marhon and Clements Ripley. A car was stolen from the garage and abandoned a block away. Detectives J A Everson and Danny Driscoll led the inquiry.
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Mae West
Hollywood
Miss West
J. A. Everson
Danny Driscoll
H. G. Baissonette
Dick Watts
J. Weissi
Harriet Maxwell
B. V. Sturdevent
Mrs. Sturdevant
Anna Marhon
Clements Ripley
Forest Fires sweep Northern California with deaths and damage
A string of fires fanned by hot winds roared through northern California causing three deaths and millions in damage. The Westville hamlet in Placer county was nearly wiped out as a 15 mile wall of flame cut off residents. Firefighters and WPA workers battled 2,500 flames across towns including Rockaway Beach Vallemar Bolinas Standard City Sonora and Soulsbyville while Yosemite Valley and CCC workers faced isolation. Rain hoped for in the south could reach the north to aid suppression.
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San Francisco
California
Placer County
Westville
Rockaway Beach
Vallemar
Bolinas
San Francisco Bay
Standard City
Sonora
Soulsbyville
Sierra
WPA
Yosemite Valley
CCC
Forest Hill
Tahoe National Forest
Heavy Rain Floods Winchester Mains Record
The Winchester area received 3.14 inches of rain from yesterday afternoon to this morning raising the monthly total to 4.51 inches. Residents and observers described it as the heaviest rain since March floods, with autumn leaves scattered and furnaces reignited as moisture battered the area.
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Winchester
Handley-Washington and Lee
Winchester Research Laboratory
Democrats and Republicans invited to hear reply tonight
Senator Vandenberg speaks at 8:30 p m in reply to President Roosevelt inviting Democrats and Republicans to attend. The ad notes a political broadcast style event and calls for broad audience participation.
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Roosevelt
Senator Vandenberg
Political Advertisement Listen Voters Radio Hook Up
Nationwide radio hookup tonight at 8 30 p m features Senator Vandenberg and Hon James A Reed. Voters urged not to miss the program.
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Senator Vandenberg
James A. Reed
Crane Jewelers Stresses Heritage and Quality Promise
F R Crane Jeweler at 16 S Main St Winchester VA extols Cranes' longstanding English roots and Golden Rule stance. He guarantees every purchase from leading manufacturers, promising quality matching price and inviting locals to shop with confidence.
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F. R. Crane
CRANE
S. Main St
Winchester
Labor federation urges stand with friends in vote
The American Federation of Labor executive council released a report contrasting labor planks of Democrats and Republicans in parallel columns. It states the movement is nonpartisan but urges members to stand by their friends and elect them, opposing enemies regardless of office.
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Council of American Federation
Washington
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
American Federation of Labor Today
Congress
Women Hold Up a Freight in Louisiana Strike
Militant strike sympathizers aboard a Louisiana and Arkansas Railway freight train at Searcy, near Jonesville, halted the run for hours and imprisoned Conductor C. M. Culbertson. Women, wives and daughters of striking workers, aimed to force resignations amid wage disputes dating from September 19, while armed guards stood by. A derailed fast train had killed two and a bridge-burn attempt followed the strike's outbreak.
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Jonesville
Caboose
C. M. Culbertson
Louisiana and Arkansas Railway
Searcy
Cubbertson
Culbertson
Landon Knox Map Campaign Route for Last Two Weeks
In Topeka Landon and Knox outlined plans for a final two weeks of campaigning. The pair met at the Capitol and Landon discussed a two week travel schedule including a Pacific coast swing and a Madison Square Garden appearance before the November 3 election.
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Landon
Knox
Furlher
Lawrence
Roosevelt
White House
Pacific Coast
New York
Madison Square Garden
Portrait Specials at Jolliffe Studio
High school seniors offered two for one portraits at Jolliffe Studio with additional combination deals available.
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Jolliffe Studio
For Sale Best Grades Coal and Wood
Advertisement from Baker's Drug Store notes a big fountain on value and offers coal and wood for sale. Marshall Braithwaite and J E Hershberger are contact references with delivery available. E Baker 81 and phone 728.
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Baker's Drug Store
Marshall Braithwaite
J. E. Hershberger
E. Baker
Fall Bulbs Complete Stock at 107 N Main St
Local retailer advertises full stock of fall bulbs at 107 North Main Street. Offer highlighted with remaining seasonal inventory as of October 17, 2022. Page line shows a small shop sign and phone absence.
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Main St
Leaves must be bagged or containerized for city pickup
City notice requests residents not to rake leaves into streets but to place them in containers or bags. Call 337 for collection details and schedule.
Syke Windle Leads TLasa Coma Orchestra At Avalon Inn
Syke Windle and his TLasa Coma Orchestra perform tonight from 9 to 12 at the Avalon Inn with no admission fee. Local readers are invited to enjoy a live music session in the hotel lounge.
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Syke” Windle
Tlasa Coma Orchestra
Avalon Inn
Még
Rich Woman Found Slain in Huntington Home
Mrs. Frank Bliss Enslow, 63, widow of Huntington businessman Frank B. Enslow, was found slain in her bedroom. Detectives suspect robbery after a pocketbook and several valuable rings were found, with two rings recovered near the scene. Coroner reports head injuries possibly from an ice pick.
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Huntington
W .Va
Frank Bliss Enslow
Campaign Roundup With Roosevelts Campaign Feats And Dissent
Topeka reports Alf Landon and Frank Knox debating strategy for the rest of the race. Wall Street says Roosevelt must be defeated as he campaigns in New York. John W. Davis launches a radio attack on the New Deal from Philadelphia. Hoover accuses the New Deal of fudging figures. Wallace cites London farm program as influenced by processors and monopolists. James Roosevelt says his father seeks a constitutional NRA protection. Knox denounces Roosevelt’s free enterprise stance as political hypocrisy. George Paris? Lon don election would bring chaos says Ga senator. Norman Thomas urges Socialist votes as a Roosevelt warning. Browder argues Farmer-Labor party is needed for progress.
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Topeka
Alf M. Landon
Frank Knox
Roosevelt
New York State
Wall Street
New York
John W. Davis
New Deal
Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Lancaster
Henry Wallace
London
Gardner
Mass
James Roosevelt
Tula
Okla
Knox Gays
Richmond
George
Roosevelt Aides Dispute Over NRA Amendment Plan
Boston report contrasts James Roosevelt remarks at a Gardner rally with a published stenographic transcript of his father President Roosevelt. The son allegedly said the President would seek a constitutional amendment to carry NRA principles. The transcript frames NRA goals as shorter hours better conditions and constitutional methods.
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Boston
James Roosevelt
Gardner
Roosevelt
NRA
Young Roosevelt
Tug Boat Strike Ends in Baltimore Compromise
A week long tugboat strike in Baltimore ends after leaders reach a compromise with an association of six tugboat companies. Strikers vote to resume work, terms of settlement not disclosed.
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Baltimore
Pretty Rita Kohler Laughs That She's All Right
Eleven year old Rita Kohler laughs she is all right as surgeons prepare for an emergency operation to save her life. Doctors diagnose purpura hemorrhagica causing abnormal blood clotting and dangerous clots in her abdomen. Blood donors were called to help sustain the risky procedure though surgeons say she has only a slight chance.
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Rita Kohler
Pittsburgh
Rita
Roosevelt outlines New Deal works as first wartime aid
In Niagara Square Buffalo on October 17 President Roosevelt hailed public works as reviving trade and found new federal help needed for relief of the needy and jobless. He dedicated a federal office building and a civic stadium, praising cross border cooperation with Canada and noting New York state led in relief efforts.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Square
Roosevelt
New York State
City Hall
George Zimmerman
Ise
Cacay
Inters
United States
China Clipper completes first passenger flight to Manila
The China Clipper completed the final leg of its first passenger flight across 1600 miles from Guam to Manila in 11 hours 38 minutes despite storms. The record leg ends the arduous journey as the air liner lands at Mantfla for the Manila stop.
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Manila
P. 1
Guam
Warburg backs Roosevelt for reelection
James P. Warburg, a young member of the New York banking family and former economic adviser to President Roosevelt who resigned in protest of New Deal policies, announced his support for the President’s reelection today.
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New York
James P. Warburg
Roosevelt
Hillyard Wall Paper Displays 1937 Patterns
The largest assortment in the Valley is on display at Hillyard Wall Paper and Paint Co. They offer papering and painting on short notice and can be reached by phone at 62.
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Hillyard Wall Paper & Paint Co
Round Dance at the Avalon Inn
Round Dance at the Avalon Inn on Saturday night October 17 features music by Syke Windle and his Lasa Coma Orch from 9 to 12. No admission. Local event listing for the night.
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the Avalon
Football Game at Winchester Park Between Health Club and Brunswick AC
Sunday game at Winchester Park Grounds features Dr James Health Club against Brunswick A C with kickoff noted for October 18. Attendance expected from local clubs and supporters.
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Dr. James Health Club
Brunswick A. C
Winchester Park Grounds
Heinz seeks cider apples at Keller’s Hardware Store
Community notice from H. J. Heinz Company calling for delivery of cider apples. Dates listed October 16 and 17 at Keller's Hardware Store, in connection with Benefit Hospital.
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H. J. Heinz Company
Keller’s
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