Field Is Re-Elected As City Manager with Narrow Margin
Council last night re-elected Arthur M. Field as city manager by a 7 to 6 vote over Schultz. Dr. C. R. Anderson was elected council president with Herman Hable as vice president amid other routine appointments and bids.
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Field
Schultz
C. R. Anderson
Hernan Hable
Arthur M. Pield
C. P. McVicar
State Boxing Commission
Anderson
Same
R. Prank Barr
Fairmont Avenue
Arthur M. Field
Pairmont Avenue
Marvin Weaver
C. R. Andersn
Peyton J. Marshall
Herman Hable
Fred Forney
Council
James P. Reardon
Donald Weems
Frank Krebs
Common Council
Troops Driven Out By Fires Near Ebro Front
Fires in pine and olive groves on the De Los Caballos range forced government troops to abandon strong positions on the Ebro river front amid dense smoke from artillery bombardment. Dispatches said the flames aided insurgent attacks that had failed to dislodge militia defenders.
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Hendaye
France
de Los Caballos
Ebro
Winchester to supply princesses as city promotes talent
The city of Winchester proclaims it can supply princesses and even queens in unlimited numbers. Miss Olivia Steele Dellinger returns from Berkeley Springs to join the scene while Miss Susann departs for South Boston to take a role in the tobacco Queen’s court. The elder dignitary congratulates Miss Dellinger and wishes Miss Anderson happiness fitting her rank.
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Winchester
Miss — Olivia Steele Dellinger
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Miss Susann
South Boston
Miss Dellinger
Miss Anderson
Chief Hollis Re-Elected as Police Chief by Acclamation
City officials reaffirmed veteran Clayton W. Hollis in office under an indefinite tenure after reorganizing the Police Department under the Police Commissioner Plan. The re election occurred by acclamation following a council session that added four new members.
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Common Council
Clayton W. Hollis
Hollis
Police Commissioner
Herman Hable
Pen engraving offer from Hodgson and Brown
Free engraving with every pen or pencil purchase. Hodgson and Brown offer to engrave the buyer's name on the item at no extra cost.
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Hodgson & Brown
All Not Well With Church Declares Tate at District Convention
The Rev. John A. Tate, superintendent of the Virginia Christian Missionary Society, warned that church leaders fear the church is failing and darkness grows. He spoke at the 89th annual Disciples of Christ Valley District session at the Church of Christ on Cork Street. Reports at the session included plans for a Front Royal church and notes on evangelism and education boards.
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John A Tate
Virginia Christian Missionary Society
Disciples of Christ of the Valley District
Church of Christ
Cork Street
Tate
Front Royal Church
R. G. Rothgeb
Luray
Evangelizinfs Board
Pront Royal
George E. Owen
Winchester
Front Royal
C. C. Boyer
Woodstock
Education and Building Board
McCarran Wins Democratic Nomination in Nevada
McCarran appears to reclaim the Democratic nomination with about 14,243 votes from 240 of 262 precincts, defeating Albert Hilliard 4,521 and Dr. John Worden 719. McCarran vows to support the national executive while defending the constitution and independence of thought.
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Seno
Nev
Pat McCarran
McCarran
Albert Hilliard
Reno
John Worden
Carson City
Nevada
Daniel Dodge’s Body Recovered in Georgian Bay
Daniel C Dodge 21 heir to the Dodge motor millions is found dead in Georgian Bay as two searchers guided by screaming gulls locate the body after a stormy sea.
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Little
Ont
Daniel C. Dodge
Dodge Motor Millions
Georgian Bay
Star News Pictures Use From AP and Central Press
The Star emphasizes that it subscribes to Associated Press and Central Press for news pictures. It notes it buys more pictures than space allows and aims to present the best edited images to readers. It highlights unique access to both services and plans to increase local picture usage.
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the Star
Associated Press
The
Central
STAR
Central Press
Softballists Quit In 350th Inning Due To Fog
In St. George Utah the softball marathon ended in the 350th inning at 2 25 a m after two rains and dense fog made visibility impossible. Reevesville Grover 441 defeated St George 391 in the long event.
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ST. George
Reevesville Grover
Clerks Strike San Francisco Stores Draw Picket Parade
Women pickets and non striking workers clashed in the street as 6000 retail clerks began a broad strike against 27 major San Francisco department stores. Police intervened to prevent violence and maintain access as guards escorted workers.
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San Francisco
America
Emporium
Exphenee
J. C. Penney
Spanish Prince to be buried in Florida
The Count of Covadonga former Spanish crown prince dies from injuries after an automobile crash in Florida. Queen Mother Victoria Eugenia requests Catholic rites and U.S. ambassador Kennedy asks Miami News to arrange interment here. A driver faces manslaughter charges by negligence.
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Miami
Fla
Covadonga
Florida
Victoria Eugenia
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
England
Dan J. Mahoney
Miami News
Mildred Gaydon
Doctor Gibson Entered in Golf Hall of Fame at Club
Winchester physician Dr Thomas A. Gibson earned a hall of fame berth at the Golf Club by a hole in one during the Byrd trophy quarter finals with J. K. Wheeler. He used a number 7 iron to ace the 12th hole. Gibson and Capt. Eddie Goss begin tomorrow's 36 hole Byrd final after 18 holes. Mrs. Frank Stevens and Miss Caroline Carson are finalists in the Women's Championship this week.
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Thomas A. Gibson
Winchester
J. K. Wheeler
Gibson
Eddie Goss
Byrd
Frank Stevens
Caroline Carson
Their Eyes Don’t Send Your Child to School
Public advisory from Hodgson and Brown optometrists warns against sending children to school in partial darkness. The notice emphasizes eye health and safety for students.
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Hodgson & Brown
Maryland and Georgia Primaries Draw National Attention
Washington reports national political focus shifts to the Maryland and Georgia Democratic Senate primaries as President Roosevelt seeks to defeat Tydings in Maryland and George in Georgia. Maryland votes September 12 among Tydings Lewis Hungerford. Georgia votes September 14 with Roosevelt urging defeat of George. Maine also in spotlight as early general elections approach.
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Nevada
Maryland
Georgia
Roosevelt
Millard E. Tydings
Walter F. George
Tydings
David J. Lewis
Arthur E. Hungerford
Baltimore
George
Lawrence Camp
United States District Attorney
Eugene Talmade
W. G. McRae
Atlanta
Maine
Local Firm Submits Lowest Bid for Store Room Project
Stuart M. Perry of Winchester submitted the lowest bid for a store room on the hitching yard lot at Boscawen and Cam a streets, offering 16062 dollars. Other bids ranged up to 18700 dollars. contracts to be let later. Board also approved abandoning 9.96 miles of Route 7 road bed from the West Virginia line to Back Creek. County Treasurer reported 2921.49 dollars in general fund.
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Stuart M. Perry
Winchester
Boscawen and
Cama Streets
Board of Supervisors
Muhleman
W. C. Poston
West Virginia
Back Creek
C. I. Brumback
McCann
National Fruit 7 Percent Stock Sale At Court House
Eleven shares of National Fruit 7 percent stock will be sold from the Court House on Saturday September 10 at 2 o'clock. John I. Sloat is the agent.
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National Fruit
Court House
John I. Sloat
Sudetens Break Off Talks After Sudeten Deputies Assaulted
In Prague on September 7 the Sudeten German party halted negotiations with the Czechoslovak government after reports that three Sudeten deputies Mai, Koller and Knorrer were assaulted by police at the Marisch Ostrau jail. The incident prompted a halt in talks and a demand for investigation, with Runciman briefed in the mediation efforts.
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Praha
Marisch Ostrau
Eduard Benes
Milan Hodza
Mai
Koller
Knorrer
Truck Drivers Strike Settled in Baltimore Impasse Ended
Everett B. Lackie spokesman for truck owners announced a settlement of a week long strike by truck drivers and helpers. Strikers will return to work as soon as possible. Terms not disclosed. Union sources cited a compromise before Freight Drivers and Helpers Union No. 557. Harry Cohen declined to discuss specifics.
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Baltimore
Everett B. Lackie
Lackie
Harry Cohen
Novick Transfer Resumes Baltimore Truck Shipments
A Novick Transfer Company spokesman said operations returned to normal after a settlement of the Baltimore drivers and helpers strike. Trucks were removed from the streets during the stoppage and are now back in service through Baltimore.
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Novick Transfer Company
Baltimore
Novick Company
Special Service At Sandy Ridge
An all day special service will be held at Sandy Ridge Christian Church next Sunday September 11. The event is an annual home coming with many former residents attending for fellowship and worship. Rev. S J Goode will lead the services with Rev. R L Philpot assisting. Dinner will be served on the ground and attendees can expect a pleasant and profitable day.
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Sandy Ridge
Byrd seeks Virginia site for new regional agricultural labs
Senator Harry F. Byrd urged Secretary Wallace to locate one of four new regional agricultural laboratories in Virginia. He argued the move would aid Virginia farmers and eastern states by expanding research, markets, and uses for agricultural commodities, with tobacco concerns noted. Continued on page 12.
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Sen
Byrd
Harry F. Byrd
Seaboard
Henry A. Wallace
Congress
Mobilization of All Dock Employes In Paris
Paris Sept 7. The government announced mobilization of all dockworkers estimated at 5000 under military discipline and control. A cabinet decree placed sport under military jurisdiction as part of wartime law enacted July 11. Marseille port operations will be managed by a government committee as stevedoring firms are taken over. Earlier the war ministry ordered reserves to Maginot Line for 21 days.
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Paris
Govtat
France
Marseille
War Ministry
Maginot Line
Vote to Widen Fairmont Ave Passed by 11 to 2
Common Council approved a 1550 appropriation from unexpended balances for improvements on Fairmont Avenue extended at the city limits. The measure, debated in detail with amendments by Hable and Miller, follows a prior defeated attempt by the old council.
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Common Council
Fairmont Avenue
Marvin D. Weaver
Percy Miller
Miller
Hable
Mr Kline To Address Rotary Club
Leslie D. Kline division superintendent of schools will speak at a Rotary Club meeting tomorrow. He will discuss the impact of recent state legislation on the school system.
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Leslie D. Kline
Rotary Club
Henlein Directed Not To Accept Latest Offer Of Czechs
NURNBERG Germany Sept 7 a government spokesman said Hitler told Konrad Henlein not to accept the Czech offer of concessions but to demand more The Sudeten leader seeks a masterful enclave within Czechoslovakia and a Nazi political program Nazi congress coverage notes talks with Czech leaders may resume by week’s end amid hopes for a pacific solution.
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Nurnberg
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Konrad Henlein
Czechoslovakia
Nazi Party
Republic
Sudetens
Pier
Hitler
Airport well to be drilled at landing field project
City Council approved reallocating about 183 for a floor in the hangar to drill a water well at the airport site. Nelson Page urged the move to avoid hauling water from a stream and noted potential federal and state support for water supply. If needed a temporary hand pump may serve. construction to begin soon with cinders dumped on site.
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Weil
Nelson Page
Case Council
Page
Federal Gament
Charles Douglas
Bureau of Air Commerce
Krebs Longest In Service of City Reelected
Judge Frank Krebs was re elected to the Win Common Council marking his 36th year in city service. He began as city clerk in 1902 and is noted as the oldest serving official in point of years.
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Frank Krebs
Common Council of
Win
Elie Eiman Aine
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Runciman
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Hodza
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