Balkans Tense Over Trade and War Spillover
Anxiety grips the Balkans as Germany flags action against any Allied favors. Reports claim 100,000 Nazi troops near the Hungarian border and 200,000 near Cracow in conquered Poland. Leaflets in Belgrade warn Yugoslavs not to resist Germany while Bucharest sees a German spies shooting.
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Balkan
Germany
Balkans
Cracowia
Poland
Europe
Belgrade
Bucharest
Arch of Triumph
Tri County Odd Fellows Plan Monday Meeting Program
Tri County Odd Fellows announce a public meeting at 8 p m Monday night in Madison Lodge. Co L Wright of Middletown will preside. Main speaker B F Ginther of Brookneal will discuss the aims of Odd Fellowship. Entertainment includes Jones Quartet Thelma and Bobby Edwards readings and musical numbers. Virginia Grand Master L G Heflin and past grand masters C Stickley and C H Robertson expected.
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Tri-County Odd Fellows Plan
Madison Lodge
Tri-county
Odd Fellows
Co. L. Wright
Middletown
Association
B. F. Ginther
Brookneal
Virginia Odd Fellow
L. G. Heflin
Virginia
W Erle Edwards
Claude Stickley
Vaucluse
C. H.robertson
Warrenton
Clarke Red Cross Knitting Exhibit At Headquarters
Clarke County Red Cross chapter in Berryville reports strong knitting output with twelve sweaters mailed and eight more in progress. The group accepts the county quota of five dresses for women ten for girls five layettes twenty sweaters for men and plans to mobilize volunteers and school classes for garment making. Funds total 530 with a junior rally ahead and two members headed to the national convention in Washington.
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Clarke Red Cross Chapter
Berryville
Cordelia D. Wolf
Washington
National Red Cross
Clarke County
Nannie Thomas
Loring Kackley
Boyce
John B. Neill
Wolfe
Winchester
E. J. Smith
Harrisonburg
Market quotations and livestock trade across cities
Baltimore notes stable produce and poultry prices with specific rates for potatoes eggs and chicken types. Livestock in Baltimore Chicago and Philadelphia shows mixed gains with cattle hogs and lambs varying. top prices reach several dollars per hundredweight, and weekly comparisons indicate overall strength in most markets.
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Baltimore
N. Y
Baltimore Livestock
U. S. Dept. Agr
Aeek
Stock Market Slips as War News Lends Caution
New York April 12 The stock market opened weak with slow trading and frequent pauses. Losses in major speculative issues edged higher as news of the Norway campaign unsettled investors. Domestic and European markets showed uncertainty with sterling weakness aiding the mood. quotations at 2 p m listed General Motors Allied Chem Goodyear and Electric as examples.
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New York
Norway
Market figures from Har 56 and others
The listing shows price figures and small stakes for multiple companies and securities. Notable entries include Union Pacific 97 3-8, Penn R. R. 22 1-8, Sears Roebuck 86 1-4, Republic Steel 21 3-4, Western Union 23 5-8, and Woolworth 40 7-8, among others.
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Int. Har
J. Manville
Kennecott
M. Ward
Natl. Dairy
Packard
Penney Sp
Penn R. R
Republic Steel
Sears Roebuck
Southern R
O. of N
Union Pac
Wheat and grain quotations drift in Chicago open
Chicago and Baltimore grain markets report calm wheat pits with modest price moves. May July and Sept futures show small nets while cash grain quotes list No 2 hard wheat at 1.10 and corn around 61 to 68 cents, with oats and barley also priced for delivery.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain
Aetna al
Baltimore
Winchester
Local Markets Noted With Daily Corrections
Local markets section adheres to daily corrections. The Star disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may occur in listings and market data.
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The
Star
Winchester Council Keeps Liquor Tax Unchanged This Week
A special session left liquor license tax at 500 dollars, not the rumored 1 000. Council members present included Baker Boyd Smith Carter Cooper Snyder Rosen berger Barr Russell. A local railway demo boasted a self powered electric engine reaching high speeds, tied to Cumberland Valley Railroad officials. Temperance leader Mayor Jones urged action against blind tigers at a mass meeting at Market Street Church. A Kernstown School play The School at Blueberry Corner featured Vernon Garton and others. B C Whitney’s Isle of Spice road show drew crowds at the Auditorium, with manager Hable praising reception and asking locals to stop staring at performers.
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W. H. Baker
P. W. Boyd, Sr
W. H. Smith
Shirley Carter
Lewis F. Cooper
John H. Snyder
John H. Rosenberger
W. T. Barr
James B. Russell
D. H. Jones
Berryville
Winchester
Market Street
James Cannon, Jr
Virginia Anti Saloon League
Jones
B. C. Whitney
Hable
Turkey Grower Sees Starter Chick Demand Rise
A Turkey Grower reports stronger demand for starter chicks and creamery butter supplies as market signals indicate steady poultry and dairy production. Industry officials note increased availability of country lard and butter products.
Honor Among Thieves in a Drug Store Looting
COUNCIL BLUFFS Iowa April 12 P E R Hayes says there may be honor among thieves after two robbers looted his drug store and left the checks they intended to mail. A few days later Hayes received the checks.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
E. R. Hayes
Hayes
Allies Seek Bases In Norway To Strike German Invaders
Neutral experts name Trondheim as the likely base for British French and Norwegian troops to scourge the German invaders from Norway. The German command says British planes and light forces were driven off at Trondheim. RAF bombers raid the Great Belt and Little Belt sinking an 8000 ton Nazi munitions carrier.
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London
Trondheim
Royal Air Force
Great Belt
Little Belt
Straits
Baltic Sea Links in Kattegatt Case for British War Plans
British strategists weigh four ports as possible bases besides Trondheim Namso Ranaldsnes Narvik and Bergen due to rail access. Trondheim is favored for its rail links north south and east and its location on a broad inlet ideal for launching operations amid ongoing sea warfare with German forces.
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Trondheim
Namso
Ranaldsnes
Romsdals Fjord
Narvik
Artic
Bergen
Anc
Norway
British War Office
Most Common Surnames in the United States
The Social Security Board lists Smith, Johnson, Brown, Williams, Miller, and Jones as the top six surnames in the United States in order.
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Social Security Board
United States
Smith
Johnson
Brown
Williams
Miller
Jones
Carmen Miranda revue selections list
The request asks for names of Carmen Miranda from a revue and lists titles including Bambu Bambu, eu Quero, Cote De Coco Ro, Que e Que a Tem, Touradas in Rio, and South American Way. It seeks identification of the songs associated with her performances.
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Police
Ds K. B. U
Miranda
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Congoleum
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Charlotte Wyant
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Louise Martin
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al. Chem
Elec
Genl. Motors
Goodyear
Esso
Standard Oil Company OF
New Jersey
Magic Chef
S. Loudoun St
Winchesterians
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Here
Harrisburg
D. Hi. Jones
Kernstown
Blueberry Corner
Vernon Garton
Asbury Kern
Harry Stouffer
David Petrie
Harrison Hillyard
Pred Crisman
John and Luther Smith
Harry Keckley
Irvin Triplett
Ed Campbell
Baltic Sea
Kattegat
Goodrich
Silvertown
Cor
Braddock & Boscawen
Sts
Miller’s Hardware
Loudoun St
Buick
Flint
Mich
Easyvision
H. W. Ebert
Braddock
Amherst Sts
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