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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1934

Page

6

Baruch Denies He Has Place On NRA Board

Washington dispatch reports Baruch denies any official post with the NRA. Spokesmen say a general state of apprehension exists among business leaders and urge President Roosevelt to spell out NRA policy on budget balance, currency value, international stabilization of exchange, government interference, agriculture, public works, and private enterprise competition.

Baruch NRA Washington Roosevelt Ong Chamber of Commerce United States Hyde Park Ad‘mi The Chamber Direct Reese Chang Hyde Park White House National Recovery Administration Gerard Swope General Electric Hugh 5. Johnson Bernard M. Baruch New York Raymond Moley Genéral Johnson

Hold New York Man In Death Of Young Girl

Patrick Downey a 31 year old state asylum employee and father of two was held without bail on a charge of assault and strangling seven year old Rita Lazzari after police found the girl's naked body on a lonely road. Downey was arrested as he tried to drive his car from a ditch following an all night search by police and posses. He signed a written confession alleging he choked the girl with a handkerchief to stop her screams.

N. Y Patrick Downey Rita Lazzari Downey Polie Posses State” Police John Affney Lita

Nye Applauds Legion Plan To End Wars

Washington September. American Legion leaders urge profit free wars and universal peacetime draft. Nye backs cutting profits but seeks government control limits on munitions makers, while Taylor argues private industry should remain. Peru dispatches note a diplomatic protest over a former employee and aviation test claims.

Nye Legion Washington, Sept Senate Taylor Peru United States Curtiss- Wright Aircraft Company

Defender slips ahead in sixth America's Cup race

In Newport the British challenger Endeavour led the American defender Rainbow early as protests flew on the start. Endeavour posted a 1:11:37 first leg while Rainbow was 1:12:45, with both later filing protests as the race progressed toward the 20 and 30 mile marks.

U.S Endeavour Lee Harold S. Vanderbilt Rainbow U. S T. O. M. Sopwith Sopwith Lord Dunraven Valkyrie Forges Argo Newport

Fresh Clues in Lindbergh Kidnap Case and Indy 1934

Three law enforcement agencies pressed Hauptmann on extortion and murder charges in New Jersey while the Bronx DA prepared indictments. Defense attorney Fawcett claimed new information could split the case, with Hauptmann maintaining he has a good explanation for possession of ransom money. Lindberghs near St. Louis urge discretion as they head toward New York.

Associated Press New York New Jersey Bruno Richard Hauptmann James M. Fawcett Hauptmann Fawcett Samuel J. Foley Col Charles A. Lindbergh Bronx Samuel Foley John F. Condon Jassie Lindbergh Foley Condon Dr. Condon John Perrone Walter Lyle John Lyons ST. Louis Phil R. Love Maj. Love The Lindberghs Col. Lindbergh New York City

Right Arm Severed In Page County Axe Attack

Jonas W. Housden of Stanley, 54, lost his right arm in an axe blow during a fight with Mann Shifflett, 70, of Page county. Housden, a Norfolk and Western Railway employee, says Shifflett threatened him and advanced after stones were thrown. Shifflett is jailed in Luray, claiming self defense. Housden received a blood transfusion and showed some improvement.

Harrisonburg Jonas W. Housden Stanley Mann Shifflett Page County Housden Luray Norfolk & Western Railway Lynn Walton Sheriif David Fox Shifflett

Morro Castle Bombing Suspect Alleged by Night Watcher

Arthur J. Pender testified before the federal board investigating the Morro Castle disaster that he believed the ship was bombed. He described a loud explosion near the writing room and forward lobby area and claimed the first officer suspected assistant radio operator George Alagna of starting a fire on a prior trip. He also spoke of a smuggling plot to bring aliens into the United States and noted seeing a terrified young man in a gray suit in the lobby before the fire.

Associated Press New York Arthur J. Pender Castle Ght Federal Board Alagna Pender Morro Castle George Alagna Willmott Inquiry Board United States Havana

Bankers Taken To Prison For Theft of Funds

Ro berdeau Annan, longtime business figure in western Maryland, was moved from Baltimore City jail to Lewisburg federal penitentiary to serve two years for embezzlement as bank president of the First National Bank of Frostburg. Frank M. Spates and Owen P. Canty also pleaded guilty. sentences were 15 months and one year and a day respectively.

Associated Press Balltimore Roberdeau Annan Maryland Baltimore City Federal Lewisburg First National Bank of Frostburg Annan Frank M. Spates Owen P. Canty Spates Canty

Social and Personal Mr. Clifford Holmes Graves Weds Baltimore Girl

A Winchester wedding report records Miss Mildred Emma Funk marrying Mr. Clifford Holmes Graves at York Road Baptist Church Baltimore on September 22. The ceremony included vocal selections, bridal attire details, attendants Miss Elsie Evans and William Wilson McLaren, and a reception at the bride's home. The couple planned a New England motor trip and will reside at Rugby Hall apartments Baltimore.

Clifford Holmes Graves Baltimore Winchester York Road Baptist Church Mildred Emma Funk Elsie Evans William Wilson McClaren Pittsburgh William Funk Frank Lowe St. Dustan’s Road Graves New England States Rugby Hall Hutzler Brothers Department Stores Handley High School University of Pensylvania Wharton School of Finance J. Schrenaman, Inc Georgianna Graves Emma Ruth Graves

Federal Agents Seek Footprints of Isidor Fisch

Federal agents compare the Lindbergh kidnapping footprints with those of Isidor Fisch to find any match. Hauptmann prints were challenged as larger, and Fisch’s data could help confirm or deny connections to the Hopewell crime scene. Fisch died in Germany about a year ago, complicating verification.

Isidor Fisch Associated Press Washington Bruno Richard Hauptmann Lindbergh Hopewell Justice Department Hauptman Department Isadore Fisch Fisch Germany

Bus Line Gains Emergency Permit Amid Strike

The Maryland State Public Service Commission lifted limits on emergency transport for the Red Star Bus Line to operate unlimited trips daily with local stops between Baltimore and Annapolis during the Washington Baltimore Annapolis railway strike. The service had been restricted to three trips daily with no local stops.

Associated Press Baltimore Conciliation Service United States Department of Labor Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis State Public Service Commission State Commission Red Star Bus Line Baltimore and Annapolis

Ten Balloons In Bennett Race Landed In Russia

Ten contestants for the Gordon Bennett Cup were reported down with six in Russia. From Warsaw origin, many balloons drifted east over Central Russia. The U S Navy balloon and Buffalo Courier Express entry landed on Soviet soil near the Estonian border. Lieutenants Kendall and Orville were taken to Leningrad at the embassy request. Buffalo pilots Hineman and Vanik landed near Gdov on the Estonian border yesterday.

Associated Press Moscow Russia Warsaw Buffalo Courier Express United States C. H. Kendall H. T. Orville Leningrad Buffalo George Hineman Milford F. Vanik Gdov

Philadelphia Markets Livestock and Produce Prices

Live poultry fowls Plymouth Rock fancy 20 21 cents, mixed colors fancy 18 19. Dressed poultry chickens western 5 lbs or over 27 cents under 5 lbs 20 26. Eggs 5079. Easy and unsettled with trading quiet. All grades unchanged. Butter top grades 28 31 and 92 score 27 91 score 26, other scores unchanged.

Philadelphia

Strikes Continue Amid Textile War Across Southern Mills

The general textile strike winds down as hundreds of plants resume activity while Georgia North Carolina and Mississippi guard troops demobilize. In South Carolina 400 strikers blocked return to Lyman mills. unions urge patience. Carolinas report 58 mills reopened and 68 170 workers idle. Lonaconing Md reports 85 idle workers. Virginia towns see police withdrawn as strike ends.

South Carolinas National Guard Georgia North Carolina Mississippi South Carolina Pacific Mills Lyman S. C Augusta Macon J. Ralph Gay Textile Workers’ Union Roosevelt Perkins Francis Gorman Lindley Camp Eugene Talmadge Chicara Alabama Huntsville Area Lonaconing Lonaconing Co. W. Walters Lonaconing General Textile Mills, Inc New York

Mind Change Too Late In Tragic Auto Crash

Philadelphia report says a 24 year old husband David Secon drove a car with his 20 year old wife Leona Secon and their 20 month old son. He planned a double suicide but changed his mind. Leona was crushed when the car struck a bank and overturned. Edward survived after being placed on the road. Detective Grubb says Leona threatened to leave him.

Philadelphia Leona Secon Stonehurst David Edward Francis Grubb West Chester Secon

Exchange Rules Near Completion Hidden Margin Regulations

Federal Reserve officials announced that stock market margin rules were nearly finished with only a few controversial points remaining. The measures were sent to all 12 reserve banks for simultaneous nationwide consideration.

Washington Federal Reserve

Market Report Notes Mixed Tone Amid Textile Strike Fears

Market dullness prevailed with limited gains in some stocks while a few declines were offset. Call money steadied at one percent as commodities fell overall with wheat rising in grains. Textile strike concerns and re employment dissatisfaction cited by Francis J. Gorman weighed on sentiment. closing prices included Allied Chemical 12542 and General Electric 185.

Associated Press U. S South Francis J. Gorman Stand N. J Union Pacific S. Steel Woolworth

Wheat and grain price quotations from Chicago and Baltimore

Closing grain quotes show Sept futures for wheat at about 1.04 a bushel with various contracts, corn around 78 to 80 cents, oats near 53 cents, rye near 77 to 81 cents, and barley near 83 to 79 cents. Spot values list No. 1 red wheat at 1.04 and mixed No. 1 corn around 80 cents with white varieties quoted higher. Baltimore spot markets show wheat at No. 2 red winter around 98 cents and cor n around 90 cents per bushel with delivery pricing.

Chicago Lord Baltimore Winchester

Seven Indicted For Conversion Of U. S. Funds

In Prestonsburg Kentucky seven people including Mayor A C Carter Floyd County Judge W L Stumbo and Rev W M Chapman were indicted for fraudulently converting relief funds totaling 122 500 from federal relief programs. The indictment says they mishandled orders equivalent to money entrusted with them from 435 000 in relief funds. The county attorney said more indictments would follow.

Associated Press Prestonsburg A. C. Carter Floyd County W. L. Stumbo W. M. Chapman Regina Mayo George Woods Otto Fannin Herbert Salisbury O. C. Hall

Potomac Edison Valuation Held Fair By Witnesses

Paul Holland chief engineer for the Public Service Commission testified that he believed the commission's current valuation of Potomac Edison property was eminently fair to the company. He said his price-scale survey showed construction costs today were not higher than 1931, and in some cases were lower.

Associated Press Baltimore Mda Paul Holland The Public Service Commission Herman M. Moser Peoples Potomac-Edison Com "Ss Holland

Quotations in Apple Market Bu o f o b and sales

Apple market quotations show carload and bushel basket prices for varieties including Delicious, York, Stayman, Winesaps, McIntosh, Jonathan and Grimes. Prices span U S No 1 2 percent inch minimums with ranges from about 75 cents to 4 10 dollars depending on pack and destination.

U. S Yorks Rochester McIntosh Benton Harbor Mich Jonathans U. BS

Local Markets Report with Wholesale Grain Prices

Local markets list wholesale grain and feed prices for bags and barrels including flour, corn meal, cracked corn, middlings, and various dairy feeds. Prices show per 98 lb bag, per 48 and 24 lb bag, and per barrel across multiple brands and weights.

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Law Tightening on Hauptmann Contínued Subway Case

The article reports attorney James M. Fawcett denying threats against Frau Hauptmann and the child, saying mail received was sympathetic. A statement from Bruno Hauptmann expresses a desire for truth and relief, while Mrs. Hauptmann thanks Foley for arranging a visit with their baby.

Hauptmann Fawcett James M. Fawcett

Senator Borah Urges Economic Freedom in Liberty League Speech

Genesee Idaho Sept 24 Senator William E Borah backed the American Liberty League urging inclusion of economic freedom in its platform. He said the move to preserve liberty is important and noted the League was formed to protect constitutional rights in danger.

Genesee Idaho William E. Borah American Liberty League Borah League

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