City Dept Cost in New Bucket for Harrisonburg 1939-40 Budget
The document analyzes per capita costs for Harrisonburg's 1939 40 budget with 1939 and 1930 population figures. It breaks down general government education and electric water costs, then presents department expenditures and shares for maintenance, operating expenses, and capital outlay. It lists detailed spending by function including administration assessment taxes disbursement and protection health conservation.
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Harrisonburg
Electric and Water Departments
Dept
A. Nin
Yesterday's Temperature at Dale Enterprise Weather Station
A weather note records yesterday's high 82 high and low 62 at the Dale Enterprise station with trace precipitation. Sunrise at 4:51 and sunset at 13:32.
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Dale Enterprise Weather Station
Boy Drowns Near Luray After Swim
Special to Daily News Record. Billy Seekford 14 son of Mr and Mrs Luther Seekford of Rileyville and Luray High School student drowned at Jeremy's Run near the Eastside Highway. Fire crews and bystanders rushed aid, but body recovered 45 minutes later and artificial respiration failed. Seekford was swimming with companion Heiston who reported his friend went under during a casual swim.
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Daily News Record
Luray
Billy Seekford
Luther Seekford
Rileyville
Luray High School
Jeremy
Eastside
Seekford
Heiston
Bull Chases Female Anglers on Shenandoah River
At Gibbons farm on the Shenandoah River Miss Lois Yancey hooked a large fish when a bull charged toward the bank. Her companion Miss Henrietta Chaloner pulled her clear from a barb wire fence as the bull closed in, and the big catch escaped.
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Shenandoah River
Lois Yancey
Yancey
Henrietta Chaloner
Miss Yancey
Miss Chaloner
Indictment of Martinsburg Postmaster Faulkner for Perjury
Whiting C. Faulkner resigned as Martinsburg postmaster before a federal grand jury indicted him on five counts of perjury in a Washington milk investigation. The indictment cites his sworn denial of discussing sources and influence with Bruce Derrick and Miss Julia Castleman, amid alleged efforts to steer inquiry over dairy monopolies and bootlegging. District Attorney Pine ordered a bench warrant for Faulkner’s arrest.
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Washington
Whiting C. Faulkner
Martinsburg
W. Va
Jennings Randolph
D-Wva
District of Columbia
District Committee
Bates
D-Ky
Faulkner
Randolph
Marlin Eckerd
Pine
Bruce B. Derrick
Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers Association
Derrick
Julia C. Castleman
Subcommittee
Whiting G. Faulkner
United States
Hitler Defies Britain and Expands Global Challenge
Berlin reports the Reich demands recall of the British consul general at Vienna and removal of Vienna's British envoy while signaling support for Arab strength and opposition to foreign concessions in China. Hitler’s talks with Saudi Arabia’s envoy are seen as aligning Germany with Islamic protection aims.
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Berlin
Reich
Vienna
Britain
Walther Reinhardt
Liverpool
England
Donald St. Clair Gainer
Hitler
Khalid al Hud
King Ibn Saud
Saudi Arabia
Germany
Mussolini
Italy
China
Japan
Great Britain
Tientsin
Administration Eyes End of 2 Billion Currency Expansion Filibuster
Washington, June 21. Administration leaders plan to break a filibuster by currency expansion advocates led by Senator Thomas to push through a tax bill and related measures by June 30. Thomas and McCarran urge a $2 billion paper currency expansion backed by gold, and seek a silver price set at $1.27 per ounce, while the Treasury negotiates a $0.64 to $1.04 price range.
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Washington
Senate
Thomas
D-Okla
Senate Chamber
McCarran
D-New
Treasury
Pittman
Roosevelt Third Term Backed by Pennsylvania and New Jersey Delegates
Democratic senators from Pennsylvania and New Jersey predicted their state delegates would back Roosevelt for a third term at the 1940 convention. Senator Smathers said New Jersey's 32 delegates would be Roosevelt delegates and Guffey affirmed Pennsylvania’s 72 votes would back Roosevelt. Smathers also argued Roosevelt could carry New York with La Guardia’s support against Dewey.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Logan
Guffey
Penn
Smathers
New York
la Guardia
Dewey
228 Years Added To Repeater Terms
Richmond judge adds 228 years to sentences of 93 repeater convicts in circuit court. Fifteen offenders receive ten years each and eight second offenders get one year each under Virginia habitual criminals act.
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Richmond
Julien Gunn
Richmond Circuit Court
Virginia
Stark Confirmed Navy Chief of Operations
Washington June 21 The Senate confirmed Rear Admiral Harold R Stark to be chief of naval operations succeeding Admiral William D Leahy who is to retire soon.
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Washington
Senate
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
William D. Leahy
Bridgewater VA to fix 1939 tax rate at 1.50 per hundred
The Bridgewater Town Council proposes to set the 1939 tax rate at 1.50 dollars per 100 assessed value. Citizens may speak at the July 16 1939 meeting at 8 PM to approve or disapprove the proposal. Signed by Mayor O F Foley and Acting Recorder Joseph E Byrd.
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Bridgewater
Virginia
O. F. Foley
Joseph E. Byrd
Acte
Leche resigns as Louisiana governor with Long to succeed
Governor Richard W. Leche abruptly resigns for health reasons effective next week. Lieut. Governor Earl K. Long, brother of Huey Long, is poised to become governor after Leche’s eleven month term. WPA inquiry into Louisiana charges was ordered and investigators began secret testimony in Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge
Richard W. Leche
Earl K. Long
Huey Long
Leche
WPA
J. H. Crutcher
Washington
Louisiana
Hit And Run Kills Woman On Highway North Of Lexington
A northbound vehicle or truck with a possibly damaged radiator killed Mrs. W. A. Clark, 51, of Philadelphia, and injured her husband while they walked on Highway No. 11 two miles north of Lexington early yesterday. Police searched for a vehicle with a damaged radiator. a DC-plate car seen south of Staunton was later found absent.
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Lexington
Lexingon
Harrisonburg
Staunton
W. A. Clark
Philadelphia
Clark
District of Columbia
Bohemia Moravia Enact Jew Business Consent Decree
Prague reports that Bohemia and Moravia will require all Jews to obtain written consent to engage in business by July 31. The measure, issued by Reich's Protector Baron Konstantin Von Neurath, affects the entire protectorate and surprised the Czech government.
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Prague
Germany
Bohemia
Moravia
Reich
Konstantin von Neurath
Municipal Band Concert Tonight at Court Square
All members urged to be present for a concert tonight at 7 45 on Court Square Pres Sti city notice urges attendance for rehearsal and performance details limited by readable text
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Court Square
Farm Bill Conferees Endorse Record 1.205 Billion Package
Senate and House conferees approved a record 1.205 billion dollar farm bill after trimming about 13 million from an earlier 1.2189 billion total. House action remained possible on a further 140 million cut or rejection. Provisions include 500 million for farmer benefit checks and 113 million for crop surplus disposal, with additional related items debated. Senator Russell said about 12 million would be earmarked to boost domestic cotton consumption amid opposition to the cotton export subsidy.
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Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Wallace
Russell
D-Ga
Ventilating System Blamed For Squalus Disaster
In Portsmouth on June 21 the Squalus court heard William Isaacs testify about a solid sheet of seawater pouring from the main engine room ventilating duct as the submarine sank with 26 crewmen. His account supports theory that the surface ventilating system contributed to the disaster.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Squalus
Naval Court
William Isaacs
Washington
Woman Injured in Skyline Drive Crash at Curve
Mrs. Clara Kendrick of St Louis was injured when her car struck a wall on Skyline Drive near Luray today. She was admitted to a Luray hospital for undetermined injuries.
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Skyline Drive
Luray
Clara Kendrick
St. Louis
Ickes Seeks $500 Million PWA Program Funding
Secretary Ickes asked an appropriations subcommittee to appropriate 500 million dollars for a new Public Works Administration program. The report from Washington on June 21 notes the proposal aims to expand federal aid for public works projects nationwide.
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Washington
Ickes
Appropriations
Congress
PWA
Congressman Owen Dies in Taxi Ride Death
Washington early tonight announced the sudden death of Representative Emmett M. Owen of Georgia's fourth district. He died while riding in a taxicab from the House office building to his hotel.
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Washington
Emmett M. Owen
Georgia
Britain Eyes Settlement in Japan Russia Talks
Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax expressed hope for a settlement with Japan over the Tientsin concession and for a mutual assistance pact with Russia. He said Britain’s aim is not to threaten Japanese interests and that Moscow talks focus on Europe, not the Far East, despite support for a British Russian alliance.
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London
Lord Halifax
Britain
Japan
Russia
Tientsin
Tokyo
Moscow
France
Halifax
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Europe
Farlier
Far East
R. A. Butler
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Far Eastern
Butler
Favors Return of 1832 Miles of Roads to Secondary System
A survey official told the Legislative Highway Study Commission that transferring 1832 miles from primary to secondary would save about 40 million dollars in construction costs over 20 years. The 1832 miles average only 141 vehicles daily, about one sixth of the remaining 7600 miles. The panel also considered moving 109 miles from secondary to primary and heard Governor Price urge a long range statewide policy. Col M S Battle cited the need for a larger state police force for highway safety.
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Richond
Legislative Highway Study Commission
Burton Marye, Jr
Highway Commission
Aubrey G. Weaver
Price
Commission
Col. M. S. Battle
State Motor Vehicle Division
U S Admiral Rebuffs Japan in Swatow Harbor Stand
In Swatow and at Chin wangtao Admiral Harry E. Yarnell rejected Japan demands that American ships leave Swatow. Japanese forces occupied Swatow after bombarding the port and ordering foreign warships to depart by 1 p m BE. The Pillsbury and Thanet faced uncertain actions as casualty reports mounted from the occupation.
Swatow Naval Zone Orders Reported By Japan
State Department said Japan's China Seas fleet commander ordered operations in the Swatow area and urged foreigners and foreign ships to stay out. Consul General Gauss in Shanghai said the consular corps were informed. No word yet on reports that the American destroyer Pillsbury and a British warship were told to depart Swatow harbor by 1 pm Thursday Chinese time.
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Swatow
Cedar
United States
Pillsbury
Thanet
South China
Washington
State Department
Japan
China Seas
Clarence EF. Gauss
Shanghai
Department
State
Navy
Swatow Harbor
Slovakia Moves to Republic Status and Jewish Draftees Policy
Slovakia's cabinet adopted a proposed constitution to establish the nation as a republic amid German protection. The ordinance forces Jews out of the army and permits conscription of Jewish or foreign owned farming property. The new constitution awaits parliamentary approval Friday.
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Bratislava
Slovakia
Czecho-Slovakia
Lawn Party at Mt Crawford by Potter Memorial Class
Tonight at Mt Crawford Potter Memorial Class hosts a lawn party with music by Harrisonburs Boys Band and plate lunch served. Training comes tomorrow night.
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MT. Crawford
Potter Memorial Class
Harrisonburs Boys Band
Itc
Lawn Party at Clinton by Church Comrades Class
Community fundraiser listed as lawn party in Clinton with music by Hinton Band and a church group organizing the event. Details show a small-town social effort likely to support church activities and local fellowship.
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Lawn Party
Clinton
Church Comrades
Duns
Hinton Band
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Senators
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Stark
Steele’s Tavern
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Earl Long
Huey
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Ed’s Park
Jans
Warshias
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Yarnall
US Navy
Harry E. Yarnell
Asiatic Fleet
Chinwangtao
North China
Koshiro Oikawa
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