Price of Unpreparedness and the Munich Lessons
Bernard Baruch argues the Munich peace failed due to England and France’s unpreparedness rather than Chamberlain and Daladier’s concessions Germany built up air power tanks and heavy ordnance while democracies stretched budgets and faced political chaos. The four power talks showed the need for preparedness and Washington plans to strengthen national defense methods.
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Daladier
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Richmond News
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Commonwealth
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Perkins Proposes 13 Member Labor Accord Commission
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins proposes a 13 member commission to resolve the AFL and CIO feud. Each side would appoint five reps and the group would select three more to decide by majority. She argues labor accord benefits workers, management and the public despite leaders' partisan clashes.
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Newport News Daily Press
Frances Perkins
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
Green
Mr. Lewis
Perkins
New England Trees Loss After Hurricane Wreckage
The Roanoke World News notes New England’s recovery after a hurricane, stressing irreparable damage to stately trees that cannot be replaced in a cold northern climate for nearly a century. Correspondents compare the loss to other irrecoverable harms and outline staggering overall costs.
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Roanoke World News
New England
Loss of New England Trees Shatters Regional Character
Observers estimate vast lumber losses from a storm across New England with four billion feet of timber fallen. Railroads suffered, lines blocked, and power and telephone services slow to recover while relief groups mobilize. The deeply felt sorrow centers on vanished ancient trees that defined the region’s landscape.
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Federal Disaster Loan Corporation
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Welcome Candidates: Allegany County Hosts Democratic Nominees
The Cumberland Times reports Allegany county welcomes Democratic ticket candidates for state wide offices and Sixth District with visits across the state. Tonight the nominees appear at Strand Theatre to present their cases. the article praises their nominating contests and urges party members to consider them fairly.
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Cumberland Times
Allegany County
Tydings
United States
O'Conor
Walsh
Tawes
Young
Court of Appeals
Baltimore City
Byron
Congress
Strand Theatre
Harrisonburg Mayor Found Dead Near Rockland Mills
John W. Morrison longtime Harrisonburg Va mayor was found dead under an apple tree on a Rockland Mills area farm after being missing since Monday. Andrew Bell elected lieutenant governor of first division Capitol district Kiwanis Club reports no wage settlement yet with Novick Transfer Co over conditions. Mrs Nelia B DuPuy marks 90th birthday at daughter Mrs J B Beverley’s Clifford street home.
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John W. Morrison
Harrisonburg
Rockland Mills
Andrew Bell
Capitol District Kiwanis Club
Novick Transfer Co
Nelia B. DuPuy
J. B. Beverley
Clifford Street
Middletown High Football Triumph and Local Honoring Event
Five years ago Rev. Dr. William F. Locke begins duties as presiding elder of Winchester district M E Church South. Middletown High School football defeats Warren County 6 0 as Kline intercepts late. Mrs Hinton Jackson hosts sixth birthday party for son John.
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William F. Locke
Winchester
M. E. Church
South
Middletown
Warren County
Kline
Hinton Jackson
John
Marriage and multiple deaths tied to local incidents
Miss Elizabeth Stone Brown and Mr Edward Ralph Pierce wed here. A dog guards the body of his master, William Armstead, found mangled beside B and O tracks. Capt Samuel Lamore of Wicomico County Maryland dies of a heart attack while visiting Coleman Dunn, a famed auctioneer.
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Elizabeth
Stone Brown
Edward Ralph Pierce
William Armstead
Samuel Lamore
Wicomico County
Coleman Dunn
Snow Falls in Middle West and Local Football Result
Snow is reported to be falling in sections of the middle west with frost expected tonight. S. W. A. defeats A. M. A. 10 to 7 on a muddy field. Capt. Bunting fractures a shoulder. Franklin Garton, a Florida native, dies unexpectedly at his daughter Mrs. Louise Eskey's home. The Auditorium theatre shows special cavalry review films from Washington with troops who camped here in summer.
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Middle West
Bunting
Franklin Garton
Florida
Louise Eskey
Auditorium Theatre
Cavalry Review
Washington
Carrie Flora Weds C. W. Fries at Grace Lutheran
Forty years ago Carrie Flora daughter of Mr and Mrs George Flora married local businessman C W Fries at Grace Lutheran Church. Lieut Philip M Walker of the 16th Infantry is home recovering from typhoid fever contracted in Cuba. John I Brown James W Sumption Charles W Gibbons and John A Kern named carriers for Winchester’s new free postal delivery. Walter Carter youngest son of the Carters in Stephens City dislocates shoulder while playing at home.
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George Flora
C. W. Fries
Grace Lutheran Church
Philip M. Walker
16Th Infantry
Cuba
John I. Brown
James W. Sumption
Charles W. Gibbons
John A. Kern
New Free Postal Delivery Service
Winchester
Walter, Carter
B. M. Carters
Stephens City
Answers to Questions From Frederic J Haskin
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau announces a Q and A service led by Frederic J Haskins in Washington D C readers mail questions and three cents for replies and get factual answers.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskins
Washington, D. C
Answers from the Ask Almanac Readers
A collection of Q and A items covering a blind Boy Scout troop, Mayo Clinic patient turnover, Jefferson nickels, horse record, repairing celluloid frames, Biloxi flags, citrus vitamins, Stone Mountain flora, Eucharistic congresses, Poland-China hog breed, sun rise spot in the United States, hybrid corn, origins of ice cream sodas, and Grand Rapids furniture beginnings with Deacon Haldane and Powers.
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Chicago
Fred Bolotin
United States
Grand Rapids
Milkman Pleads Sleepy Stop Crash Fine
Seattle milkman Don Bourke admitted he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a telephone pole at 5 a.m. He explained he was exhausted from delivering milk. He paid a $10 fine.
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Seattle
Don Bourke
Bruce McDougall
Bourke
Seek Favor Of Businessmen
Three Roosevelt aides work to bridge government and business with a radio Q A plan involving figures like Sloan Weir Stettinius Hook. Patterson Arnold and Douglas push a peaceable approach, aiming to avoid a showdown and keep private enterprise thriving post election.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Commerce
Patterson
Sloan
Weir
Stettinius
Hook
Judy Rogers Seeks Fashion Fame After Family Setback
New York heiress Judy Rogers starts modeling to support her father after a financial crash. On the same day she learns Craig Denby has married another woman, leaving Judy to cope alone. Ronald Birrell, a lawyer’s aide, encourages her to pursue designing while she hides her housing. Judy discovers a rival upper-class woman with Ronald at a cafe, then watches Craig in a movie newsreel, hinting at ongoing romantic tension.
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Judy Rogers
New York
Craig Denby
Judy
Ronald Birrell
Eeiey
Tennessee
Marjorie Barton
Craig
Ronald
Riviera
Miss Martin
Poeter
Long Island
Double Cross and a Check in Judy Rogers Story
Judy confronts Ronald Birrell over withheld dividends and a missing proof against double‑crossing foes. He apologizes for hurting her, offers help on her late father’s affairs, and delivers a $100 check as he pledges to pursue justice and relief.
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Judy Rogers
Ronald Birrell
Tve
Ronald
Judy
Roosevelt could name Thurman Arnold for Supreme Court
The note indicates past SCOTUS predictions are canceled and Thurman Arnold, a 47 year old Westerner from Wyoming, could rise on the list if confirmed. Administrators note hearings may precede election with a possible later appointment, while Western Senators back Harold Stephens and Sam Bratton for the DC Appeals and circuit seats.
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Supreme Court
Thurman Arnold
Senate
D. C
Harold Stephens
Sam Bratton
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