Congress Approach To Convoy Authority In War Policy
Senators debate limiting convoys to require Congress approval. Tobey proposes a convoy restriction. Nye argues Congress should decide before orders, citing safety and avoiding lives risk. Barkley notes no orders have been issued and Navy officers deny active convoy use. Norris fears anti convoy moves aid Hitler.
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Cassente
Barkley
Harold R. Stark
Nye
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Congress
Norris
Ind-Neb
Hitler
Biy
Greece Moves to Form New Government Under King George II
In Athens on April 19 King George II met with political and military leaders to assemble a new Greek government. The wartime regime, led by General Metaxas, faces pressure as Italy advances and Greece vows to resist the Axis with a strengthened leadership and unity.
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Greece
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Korizis
Italy
Metaxas
Axis
Vanguard Rotarians Expected Sunday for District Conference
About 500 Rotarians and guests arrive Sunday for a district conference at the George Washington Hotel. A 8 to 11 pm reception features Handley A Capella Choir. C Albert Oulton speaks Monday at 2 35 pm. district events continue Tuesday with elections reports and a governor nominee presentation. Social events include a Monday House of Entertainment and a Tuesday banquet and ball.
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Ashington
George Washington
Handley A Capella
C. Albert Oulton
Rotary International
International Organization
Clifford D. Grim
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Anderson
Dowell J. Howard
Winchester
Oulton
Committee On Elections
Elizabethton, Tenn
Resolutions Committee
House of
George Washington Hotel
Skyline Caverns
B. B. Dutton
Rotary Anns
Rotary
Most Motor Car Builders May Cut 1943 Models
Gen announces no plans for new passenger cars in 1943 as defense program dominates. Other manufacturers push ahead with or without new models, while industry reaction remains mixed to the wartime shift affecting production and plans.
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Ae J. Wilkie
Press Automotive Baker
Detroit
Fora Motor Company
Chrysler
Stettinitus Longtime Industrialist Heads 1940 Queen Festival
Edward R. Stettinitus Jr aged 40 is praised for a long industrial career spanning U S Steel and General Motors. He held top roles, including U S Steel chairman in 1938 and GM vice president earlier, with government service during the Roosevelt era.
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Shenandoah
Edward R. Stettinitus, Jr
Roosevelt
U. S. Steel
Stettinius
U. S. Steele
Roosevelt Freight Views Disputed Across Rails
New York reports indicate a freight rate dispute over coal mines in the north and the south. Northern operators inform President Roosevelt that his comments on rate differentials alarm them as the Interstate Commerce Commission tackles the issue.
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Roosevelt
Hhe Interstate Commerce Commission
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Telegraph
Charles O'Neil
Esau
Ornelil
DAR Urges Inspiration For Workers At Jubilee Session
Washington April 19 DAR leaders urged members to provide recreation and inspiration for workers. Retiring president Mrs Henry M Robert Jr reported from the platform that a pageant featured in the future plans of the United States Congress was discussed. A scare moment occurred when a girl fainted after grabbing two microphones during the session.
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United States
Henry M. Robert, Jr
Buckingham
Ceacin
Atély
Robertson Warns U S faces grave crisis over Europe crisis
Congressman A Willis Robertson warned at the Winchester and Frederick County Game and Fish Protective Association banquet that the United States faces a grave crisis as Hitler could overpower Britain and its allies. He urged rapid removal of all hindrances to national defense and warned of potential Axis threats if Britain falls at Gibraltar and in Africa. He cited Greek and British troop commitments and questioned what two years of armament would bring.
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Europe
A. Willis Robertson
Hitler
Britain
Major Robertson
Winchester and Frederick County
Robertson
Berryville
James A. Seane
Star
Virginia Defense
London
Greece
Gilbraltar
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Africa
England
Virginia
Janitor Admits Burning Body of Music Teacher
A 58 year old janitor at North Hill Methodist Church confessed to burning the body of Ruth Zwicker a 24 year old music teacher. He said she died in a scuffle after he asked for a kiss and dragged her body to a coal bin before burning remains. Detectives believe the confession incomplete and consider the case ongoing.
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North Hill Methodist Church
Ruth Zwicker
Verne Cross
Albert B. Lukens
Cross
Lukens
Rne
Alva Russell
Lions Fun Festival at New Armory Closes
The Lions Fun Festival at the new armory concludes with the distribution of prizes at 11 30. Details indicate a community event featuring entertainment and giveaways for attendees.
British forces repulse heavy Nazi attack in Greece
Athens bulletin reports British imperial troops repelled a major German assault along the front in Greece. Communique says front not penetrated, many prisoners taken. Observers note German mechanized deployment stalled as infantry and mountain passes held firm.
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Greece
Britain
Hitler
Germans Hint At Armistice With Greek Army
Berlin reports suggest Greece may reach armistice terms with Germany around Adolf Hitler's birthday. Officials cite German forces ready to use panzer units in Thracian plains near Larisa. Authorities deny plans to bomb Athens or Cairo and promise fair treatment of Greek prisoners to ease tensions.
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Adolf Hitler
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Athens
Cairo
Germany
Greece
Serbia
German POW escape from Ontario camp nets 9 recaptured
In PORT ARTHUR Ontario authorities report 28 German prisoners escaped from an internment camp between 8 p m and 1 a m via a tunnel. Col H E Stethem says 9 of the 28 have been recaptured. The escape involves non commissioned Gero na Schofners tied to raids on London. Officials link the timing to Adolf Hitler’s upcoming birthday.
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London
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Canada
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German claim on Larisa fall tests British lines
German high command says Larisa 40 miles south of Mount Olympus has fallen, while British forces insist their lines remain firm. King George II consults Greek leaders to form a new cabinet after Premier Korizis death as Hitler's birthday looms.
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Mount Olympus
George II
Alexandros Korizis
Mercury Heads Toward New High as Heat Rises
Indications at 1:45 PM pointed to a possible new record temperature for the date with 89 degrees logged, and predictions of a climb to at least 90. Apple blossoms appear with Duchess apples already showing petals, signaling early bloom despite variable weather ahead.
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Star Office
Duchess
Nazis claim flag on Mount Olympus and Larisa fall
The Associated Press reports Nazi troops planted the swastika on Mount Olympus and captured Larisa a rail and road hub south of it. German high command says Larisa lies on the way toward Athens about 150 miles away. German circles hint at a Greek German armistice as Hitler’s birthday nears. Rumors that Franz Von Papen travels to Berlin as intermediary lack confirmation.
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M Olympus
Greece
Larisa
Athens
Adolf Hitler
Rome
Franz von Papen
Germa
Turkey
Berlin
Fascist Editor Blames Roosevelt for War If US Violates Axis Blockade
Virginio Gayda editor of Il Giornale D Italia warned that if the United States breaches Axis blockades around Britain and Egypt the war would be the fault of President Roosevelt. He asserted Axis seas areas extend to Iceland near Greenland and include the Red Sea.
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Virginio Gayda
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United States
Italy
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Great Britain
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Italia
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Gayda
Axis
England
Egypt
Red Sea
Trucks from Stony Creek Halted With 75 Foot Poles
Two trucks from Stony Creek arriving near Richmond drew officer attention yesterday as they carried massive 75 foot poles requiring special permits. Delays in permit verification led to drivers posting 10.25 dollars collateral to continue to Hagerstown. Trout season opens tomorrow with stocked streams awaiting anglers and a warning about heavy catches. Local game officials note some trout weigh four to five pounds and were released in Big Stoney Creek, then moved upstream amid swift currents.
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Stony Creek
Richmond
Hagerstown
Robertson
Nolting
Game and Fish Commission
Elon Sheetz
Shenandoah County
Big Stoney
British Forces Hold But Front Breached In Greek Theater
Chaos spreads as German and Italian divisions press along the Hellanic line in northern Greece. British and Greek defenders report a broken front with flanks turned, while Axis troops drive south and lines retreat under heavy air bombardment and mountain defenses. King George II contemplates a new government as Koritiz dies and ministers reshuffle amid advancing Axis forces.
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Greece
Yugoslavia
George I
Aledros Koritiz
Athens
Captain Roosevelt Bound for Hawaii on New Duties
Captain James Rosevelt of the President departs by air for Hawaii for new corps duties after a brief honeymoon. His bride Romelle Schneider will return to Los Angeles.
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Ian Francisco
James Rosevelt
Hawaii
Romelle Schneider
Los Angeles
Lions Fun Festiva at New Armory in 1941 Chevrolet Giveaway
Lions host a festival at the New Armory with a 1941 Chevrolet to be given away. Event begins at 11:30. Ey.
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New Armory
LIONS
Chevrolet
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