Jewish army planned for aid to Allies
London Sept 3 Jews plan a world wide army to fight Nazi Jewry head by Adolf Hitler's legions and aid Britain in war. A Abrahams of the Zionist group says minimum strength 106,000 plus Palestine troops. Most recruiting to be in America with Britain supplying equipment and funds. A Jewish RAF branch and pilots are proposed as part of the plan. Delegations in the U S Canada and South America report some support from parliament members and Cabinet members though government objections exist. The move aims to counter Nazi aims and show Jews will share in the fight against fascism.
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London
Adolph Hitler
Palestine
America
United States
United , States
Canada
South America
Atrehams
Adrahams
COUNTY YOUTH WAS FRIEND OF PILOT J P Moore
County youth recounts friendship with pilot J Paul Moore co pilot on the Pennsylvania Central airliner crash near Lovettsville Virginia on Saturday afternoon. The disaster claimed 25 lives and Moore trained at Pensacola Naval Air Base. He was a classmate of Ensign Murray of Williamsport son of Mr and Mrs Albert O Murray Ensign Murray is stationed in Philadelphia.
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J. Paul Moore
Lovettsville
Naval Air Base
Pensacola
Fla
Ensign Murray
Williamsport
Albert O. Murray
Philadelphia
Johnson Warns 4 Million Army Could Endanger Democracy
Wheeling West Virginia September 3 Louis A Johnson former assistant Secretary of War told American Legionnaires that a proposed 4,000,000 man standing army might threaten democracy He urged a small highly mechanized force not exceeding 1,200,000 to deter German submarine warfare and blitzkrieg He backed selective service and said defense is a sacred duty transcending party politics He warned Americans must defend assets and wealth without surrendering them to aggressive nations, stressing restraint and readiness.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Louis A. Johnson
West Virginia
American Legionnaires
Johnson
American Legion
America
Homecoming Opens at Row's Park with Band Concert
Washington County Homecoming kicked off at Row's Park along Route 40 with fine weather drawing a good crowd. The event spans the week with new attractions each night including a Pangborn Park Band concert along with ferris wheel sea planes tying horses and various games. A tragic note from Martinsburg reports eight year old Harry Arthur Roach killed when his father lost control of a truck while avoiding a dog and mud. Coroner Power absolves the father. Water expands at eleven times its volume when frozen.
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Washington County
Row's Park
Conocochengué Fist
Route 40
Pangborn Park
Martinsbarg
W. Va
Harry Arthur Roach
G. Power
Harry Arthur Junior
President Roosevelt Urges Unity For National Defense
President Roosevelt spoke at the Great Smoky Mountains area near the Tennessee North Carolina line urging absolute national unity to defend the country and liberties. He warned of modern threats and the need for trained personnel, arms, bases, and domestic mobilization, dedicating the Smoky Mountains park and Chickamauga Dam as symbols of total defense.
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Newfound Gap
Tennessee- North Carolina
Roosevelt
Americas
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga Dam
TVA
Tennessee Valley
United States of America
America
Europe
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Chickamauga
Tennessee River
War Shock in War Time Spreads as Nervous Disease
STATE COLLEGE Pa Sept 3 Psychologists at a national convention heard of warshock a nervous illness spreading internationally It includes paralysis numbness of limbs inability to speak stammering and hysterical deafness The speaker Dr Sara Sinchfield Hawk of USC said shell shock is now termed warshock and affects civilians and soldiers alike She warned of broader psychological dangers amid modern warfare and urged attention to this international neurotic trend.
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State College
Sara Sinchfield-Hawk
University of Southern California
American Speech Correction Society
Western Enterprise Fire Company expands with new members
At a recent meeting the Western Enterprise Fire Company discussed purchasing a new fire truck. The group, now six members in uniform, has appeared in several parades this year to advertise Hagerstown abroad. Nine new members joined at the meeting.
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Western Enterprise Fire Company
Hagerstown
Autoist Arrested In Accident Case Near Ringgold
John R. Alther of Chambersburg was arrested by Deputy Leister Isanogle on two charges from a Saturday morning crash near Ringgold in which three people were injured. He faces a hearing today for failing to give his name and address and failing to yield the right of way. Other riders in separate crashes include Joseph Kosak of Washington D C with a crushed elbow and wife Mary Kosak with knee injuries after a collision near Boonsboro with Paul Kep hart of Boonsboro. Kosak faces a hearing Saturday afternoon for passing another car on a hill. Noona injured in a Cavetown collision between Amos Kline Smithsburg and Harry Lee Rudy near Biglersville Pa. Kline charged with failing to give the right.
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John R. Alther
Chambersburg
Leister Isanogle
Ringgold
Alther
Joseph
Kosak
Washington, D. C
Mary Kosak
Boonsboro
Paul K. Kephart
Koosak
E. G. Miller
Noona
Cavetown
Amos Kline
Smithsburg
Harry Lee Rudy
Biglersville
Kline
Tight by Deputy Isenogle Sparks Agency Scrutiny
Alway and Rudy face criticism as concerns rise over enforcement of the Tight policy by Deputy Isenogle. The incident highlights procedural gaps and calls for clearer guidelines within the department. Community leaders demand transparency and timely updates on disciplinary steps.
Boonsboro Girl Injured in Route 40 Auto Crash
Lavana Pilgrim a 14 year old of Boonsboro was struck by an automobile driven by Alfred G Chambers of Washington D C on Route 40 one mile east of Boonsboro. She was taken to Washington County Hospital for cuts bruises and brush burns. Investigator Sellman said she stepped from a parked car into the highway causing the collision.
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Lavana Pilgrim
Boonsboro
Alfred G. Chambers
Washinglton
D.C
Chambers
Washington County Hospital
Sellman
Auto stolen from municipal market parking lot
Glenn W. Biddle of Middletown reported his automobile was stolen last night from the municipal market parking lot. No further details were provided about the vehicle or suspects.
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Glenn W. Biddle
Middletown
Boy Struck In Head By Dart At Moose Fair
Leon Popér, 13, sustained a head injury late Saturday at the Moose fair on Winter street school grounds while watching a darts game. A dart clipped from a participant and embedded in his head. He was transported to Washington County Hospital for treatment.
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Leon Popér
Serner Avenue
Winter Street
Washington County Hospital
Holiday Death Toll Over 400
The Labor Day weekend toll reached 402 with 257 auto fatalities, below the safety council’s 375 expectation. Providence and Pittsfield ended long auto-fatality runs, while states report a mix of motor and other deaths across the nation.
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National Safety Council
New England
Providence
R. L
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Mass
Illinois
New York
Alabama
Arizona
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Delaware
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West Virginia
Wisconsin
Negroes Held On Larceny Charge
Two of three African American youths arrested for robbing a lunch room on Jonathan Street confessed to breaking and entering the vending area and stealing $25. Names given are Ralph Bell, 16, Tred Coneland, and John Lee, 15. The 15 year old was held for Juvenile Court. others for November court. Robbery occurred through a rear door. music box and small items were taken. Det Wolfe, County Investigator Sellman, and Patrolman Hamill made the arrests. Robbery discovered two hours after the entry.
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John Robinson
Jonathan Street
Harry ©. Snyder
Ralph Bell
Tred
Coneland
John Lee
Wolfe
Sellman
Hamill
Robingen
Farmers Picnic Draws Small Crowd in Rain
About 100 people attended the annual Farmers Picnic at City Park on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The North pavilion hosted the dinner and program with curtailed activities. T Rey Brookes and Wilbert L. Smith delivered greetings from State Grange and Farm Bureau respectively. Miss Leona Sprecher led singing and Helen Gowney read. Rohrersville Band played from the band shell. Washington county dairy contestants Fred Kretzer and David McKee were chosen for the State Dairy demonstration at Timonium Fair. Autoist acquittal: Norman S. Early Jr. found not guilty of driving under the influence in Frederick Street police court.
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T. Rey Brookes
State Grange
Wilbert L. Smith
Farm
Leona Sprecher
Helen Gowney
Rohrersville
Shell
Fred Kretzer
David McKee
Clearspring
Washington County
E. G Jenkins
Devoe Meade
University of Maryland
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Frederick Street
Harry EB. Snyder
Moody
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