Hoover Address Aims to Swing Convention to Nomination
Delegates at the Republican convention watch Hoover as his aides promise a striking message to shift support away from Dewey toward Taft and Willkie. Reports say Pennsylvania could yield over fifty Taft votes on a second ballot, with Dewey denying any drop in support.
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H E. Pew
Pennsylvania
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Pew
James
Taft
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Wendell Willkie
Illkie
Hoover
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Joseph W
Dewey
Armistice Terms Outlined in German French Deal
Berlin reports the German French armistice requires surrender of the fleet except for units needed to police colonies. Occupation of more than half of France by Nazi troops, demobilization timing, disarming of French forces, and weapon placement under German control in occupied regions.
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Berlin
Allie
Eye of Information
France
Ee Ag
Germany
England
Paris
Speter
Awwil Priid
Dr James A Reese Dead At 65 In Tazewell Virginia
Dr James Albert Reese 65 of Tazewell Virginia died Tuesday afternoon in his apartment at the John Battimore home He practiced dentistry for years in Lynchburg before moving to Tazewell with his wife last August Born near Radford he was the son of the late W N Reese and Hester Parker Reese He is survived by his wife six sisters and a brother Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am at the Witten home in Wittens Mill with interment in Tazewell cemetery
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James Albert Reese
Tazewell
John Battimore
Reese
Lynchburg
Radford
W. N
Hester Parker Reese
Baptist Church
Morgan's Baptist Church
Bedford County
Mallie Witten
Witten’'s Mill
E. J
E. P. Watson
J. C. Dailey
E. J. Ee
P. S. Zimmerman
B. Reese
Bluefield
Sallie Reese
Salem
Witten
Witten’s Mill
Tazewell Cemetery
William Lewis C Cooper Rites Set After Death in Raigh County
William Lewis C Cooper 66, a farmer of Raigh county, died at his home Monday night after a long illness. Survived by wife Florida Griffith Cooper, five sons, four daughters, seven sisters, a mother Millicent Godd, funeral at home Wednesday at 2 o clock with Rev Edward Keer officiating. Burial in family cemetery.
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William Lewis
Reed Farmer
Jon
Raigh County
Florida Griffith Cooper
Millicent Godd
Edward Keer
Ford Pranotion Deal Collapses Amid Defense Commission Remarks
A national defense advisory commission statement from headquarters triggers collapse of a Ford Pranotion deal. The report notes the commission’s stance and mentions job listings in New York for young women described as sandwich girls.
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National Defense Ac Advisory Commission
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N York
Italy Gains Territory in Armistice Talks and Africa
The Associated Press reports Italy advances gains in border and colonial zones as France and Britain reshape holdings. Italian officials outline demilitarized zones in the Alps and North Africa, with provisions on the Italian fleet and the fate of the French fleet.
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Italy
Associated Press
Rome
Alps
North Africa
Britain
Savoy
Corsica
Jibuti
Gulf of Aden
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Late inning miscues in Phillies vs St Louis clash
Phila left six on base and St Louis nine as Potter allowed six hits in five innings with Heusser, Dean and Kennedy pitching. Attendance reached 10,89? with various relievers tallying scores and strikes as both teams battled through an erratic game.
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Judai
Citegrees
Chagense
Joh Cute
Hon Obeling
Heffner
Ju Feo
McQuinn
Berardino
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Heusser
Dean Kenn
Coffman
Trotter
Potter
Beckman
Kennedy
Senators Win 7-6 Over White Sox in Tight Showdown
Washington Senators rallied for four runs in the later innings to beat the Chicago White Sox 7 to 6. Sid Hudson earned the win for the Senators behind nine-hit pitching while Kenedy, Kreevich, Wright and Kuhel provided early offense for Chicago in a closely contested game.
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Washington
Senators
Sid Hudson
Lewin
Walker
Ronura
Travis
Myer
Galbert
Kenedy
Kreevich
Kuhel
Wright
Treah
Brown
eesi-Rosenthal
Appieton
Chicago Pascellas
Prrora
Sol Semigeoss
Apling
Tae
Travyer
Gelbert
Hudson
Kuhel McNair
Tresh
Rosenthal
Case
McNair
Naase
Tr Neuen
Feago
Hudson i Brown
Cavarretta, Passeau Spark Cubs to Narrow Win in Brooklyn
In a tight NL clash, Pete Coscarcart throws late as Phil Cavarretta scores on a fumble by Camilli. Al Todd singles to add another run. Claude Passeau earns the win by bunting to third while Brooklyn errors fuel a five run Chicago surge.
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Pete Coscarcart
Phil Cavarretta
Gorinder
al Todd
Bob Mattick
Claude Passeau
Camilli
Seteame Passeau
Cora
Cavarratta
Id Kdewees
Mattlek
Ciecovesees
Brooklyn Abrh
Docsocsee
Sis
Gallagher
Caney
Ereerere Kimball
de Secteese
Tamulis
Mancuso
Chicago
Brooklyn
On Manches
Woomil Om Rart
Greeson
Todd
Medwick
Stewa Barr Andkurth
Secrecy Marks Canal Activity Amid War Dept Notices
Washington reports from the War Department describe controlled mines kept under secrecy at Panama Canal entrances with constant monitoring. Army mine layers maintain installations and secrecy about the canal’s entry points.
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Washington
War Department
Panama Canal
Department Medem
Hoover Warns Policies Lead to Dictatorship
Hoover argues the Roosevelt administration and Republicans must oppose a drift toward dictatorship. He calls for calm realism, military aid with strict limits, and preparation to defend freedom without entering war. He warns that war power risks tyranny and urges GOP leadership on seven stern tasks to restore liberty and curb the New Deal.
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Hoover
France
England
America
United States
Republic
Roosevelt
Roanoke Areas Advertised Services and Sales
Local notices advertise piano tuning by Harry Haffen of Roanoke at 1901 Bland Road with a phone listing and P O Box 2455 Roanoke. Also promoted are mimeograph printing services at 412 Bland St and telegram pads 15 cents per pad, plus LaRee Shoppe closeout sales on Spring and Summer wear with discounted dresses hats and suits at Bradley's, and national political rhetoric noting Roosevelt's policies and defense spending.
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Roanoke
Bland Road
Harry
P.O
Wounded Man Lyons Fatally Struck in Kingsport Incident
Family statements from Bluefield report Lyons a former Pulaski resident killed by a blunt instrument in an industrial dispute at a King Manufacturing plant. K M Porter, brother-in-law, says details are sparse and that Mrs. Porter will travel from Bluefield to Kingsport to learn more.
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Bluefield
Lyakeeeae
Brothwan
K. M. Porter
Blueie
Lyons
Pulaski, Va
King Manufacturing Company
Porter
Kingsport
Roosevelt Signs Big Tax Measure Ends Year 1940
The 1940 tax bill signed at 11:45 a.m. EST adds an extra 10 percent to estate and gift taxes and increases income tax rates. Surtax rises affect those earning between 6 000 and 100 000 dollars, with top brackets climbing to 56 percent for high incomes. Amusements tax now applies to admissions of 20 cents and more, and corporate rates rise from 18 to 19 percent plus a 10 percent super tax.
Heavy voting in Bluefield Chamber election draws high turnout
The Bluefield chamber of commerce reports an unusually heavy vote in its annual election. Election committee chair J. J. Penn says all ballots must be in by Friday at 4 PM for tabulation to begin. Members listed include Ray Evans and others.
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Bluefield
We Should Circulate Fort Knox Holdings and Swap for Metals
A reader argues for circulating the 19 billion mostly in Fort Knox by exchanging it abroad for useful metals. The plan favors stockpiling manganese nickel copper and tin over precious metals for national defense.
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Fort Knox
Parcel Post Suspension Halts Foreign Deliveries
R Lake Bailey at the Bluefield post office announced a suspension of parcel post service to more than 30 foreign countries. The move covers regions from Italy and its colonies to Russia and Greece due to transportation disruptions, with first class options still available at high rates for risky delivery.
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Russia
Greece
Italy
R. Lake Bailey
Mall
Aden
Albania
Sudan
British Somaliland
Ethnie Prench
International Positon
Germany
Poland
Dafizig
Bailey
Britain Hopes for French Naval Aid Amid Armistice Doubts
The Mediterranean showed France did not yet disarm as required by the armistice raising doubts in Britain. Churchill feared a British press attack on Petain government actions while recalling past days of harboring hope. The Library of Congress is noted as the world’s largest.
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Churchill
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France
Lord
Britain
The
Library of Congress
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