Court Blocks Bluestone Dam Project in West Virginia
A federal district court decision blocks indefinitely the governments 14 957 000 Bluestone flood control dam on the New River near Hinton. The judge ruled the government cannot condemn West Virginia Power Co land until power rights are resolved, signaling possible permanent halting of the project. The ruling follows a 1935 proposal for a larger Ohio River flood control system.
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Huntington
New River
Federal District Court
U. S
L. R. Via
George W. McClintic
West Virginia Power Co
McClintie
United States
Capt
P. V. Keifer
Germany Turkey Pact Changes War Outlook
Berlin reports the Turkish British alliance pact shifts the war's balance with Berlin seeing it as easing potential eastern ops. Signs indicate both signatories retain ties to Russia, while German officials deny any secret understanding. Public reaction stresses the treaty's strategic, geopolitical key position at the Black Sea gates.
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Berlin
Russia
Germany
Turkey
Great Britain
Black Sea
Near East
West Virginia Officials Close State Services for Holiday
Harley M Kilgore of Beckley Senator Robert Reynolds of North Carolina and Representative Andrew Edmiston of Weston outline plans as West Virginia declares a legal holiday. Banks liquor stores and most state departments will close while Governor Neely departs for a Boston governors conference, leaving employees laid off.
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Beckley
Robert Reynolds
North Carolina
Andrew Edmiston
Weston
West Virginia
Neely
Will
Ernor
Governors’ Conference
Boston
Relief funds in West Virginia public assistance
During the fiscal year ended June 30 1940 West Virginia public assistance expended 8808000 and ended with a cash balance of 2052000. The speaker notes that saving the balance while relief needs were unmet would have been ideal.
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West Virginia
Neely
Kenny
Gover
Grass and Garden Eds and Lawn Mower Prices Listed
A fragment lists lawn care items with prices including 14 inch edgings at 1.65 and 16 inch lawn mowers at 5.40 along with glass item references. The text is incomplete and appears to excerpt a catalog or advertisement.
New Allied Advances Pressures Front Near Damascus
From page one reports heavy counterattacks along the front southeast of Damascus near Jebel El Kelb hill. Allied spokesmen say some gains were made though no recapture of key road junctions confirmed. Communications on the Tail road line to Kissone reopened after Tuesday’s retakes, with Ezzraa recaptured and French forces at Kuneitra driven back. Coastal sector sees Australian troops reach Damour, 13 miles south of Beirut.
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Aia Cexenia
Jebel el Kelb
Saswald
Merdjayouneh
Merdjayr
Jerusalem
Jordan
Kissone
Kuneitra
Damour
Beirut
Lebanon
Brest Harbor Bombed Again In RAF Night Raid
London reports a heavy RAF attack on Bremen and Brest with several ports and docks targeted. Four British planes missing. crews said three German warships remained at Brest. Eighth Night Raid marks another nightly offensive into northwest Germany and Nazi occupied France with action near the Boulogne area.
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Royal Air Force
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Brest
France
Air Ministry
Germany
RAF
Boulogne
Channel
Motion to extend asset turnover opposed in Fidelity case
Thomas and Smith sought extra time to turn over assets and property. the motion was overruled. Sims described receivership as aiming for possible reorganization of Fidelity as an insurance company under the bankruptcy act in federal court proceedings.
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Smith
Sims
Fidelity
Solons Oppose Arming Cargo Ships Standoff Fears War Risk
Senators clash over arming merchant vessels with Herring warning that such action would edge toward war. The Iowa Democrat argues arming cargo ships offers little protection and could trigger harsher steps from the administration.
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Herring
Iowa
Senators Split Over Arming Merchant Ships Policy
The debate centers on arming merchant vessels to deter smuggling and submarine threats. Senator Connally argues for action by the president if needed, while Chairman Reynolds notes potential delays in legislation. Senator Wheeler warns arming ships may simply make them targets for attacks.
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D.tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Reyolds
D.-N.c
Senate
Ingit
Wheeler D.monta
Administration Foreign Policy
Emerald Oil promises relief for tired feet and odors
An old advertisement touts Emerald Oil as a miracle foot remedy. It claims to ease aching, smarting feet with minimal application night and morning, fighting sweat and offensive odor with camphor and antiseptics, noting thousands of bottles sold yearly.
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