Wreck of Lake Shore Limited Leaves Dozens Dead
The New York Central Lake Shore Limited derailed near Little Falls New York killing at least 25 and injuring about 100 as nine cars piled along the Mohawk valley. Fireman J Y Smith died instantly and Engineer Jesse Earl later. Passengers describe a brutal wreck with cars twisted and wreckage strewn along the right of way.
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Little Falls
N. Y
New York-Chicago Lake Shore Limited
Mohawk Valley
New York Central Fast Express
Albany-Buffalo
New York Central
J. Ysmith
Schenectady
Jesse Earl
Albany
New Life Movement in China Advocated by Dr Ma Winchester
Dr Roberta Ma Winchester outlines the New Life Movement in China in the brochure China Calls noting honesty, self respect and four virtues as paths for citizens. A scout adds that the flag flies over three federal buildings only when the President is in Washington and urges officials to set a good example for youth.
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New Life
China
Roberta
House
Senate
White House
Washington
America
Friend Thinks Hull Would Run For President Nomination
A high official close to Secretary Hull suggested he would accept the Democratic nomination if Roosevelt declines. He forecast Hull securing Tennessee and Kentucky support, plus Nebraska Iowa Maryland, Texas after initial ballots, and Indiana after Paul McNutt’s ballots.
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Washington
Hull
State Department
Roosevelt
Tennessee
Kentucky
Hoey
North Carolina
Nebraska
Iowa
Maryland
Texas
Garner
Indiana
Paul McNutt
New York
Winchester Democrats Name Delegates To State Convention
At a mass meeting in Winchester city hall at 2 30 this afternoon Democrats elected delegates to the Roanoke state convention in June. Delegates named include Noble Pierce Lester Arnold Lawrence Hollis and Miss Lucy Kurtz among many others. The delegation will be governed by the unit rule with 11 votes. the meeting endorsed Senators Carter Glass and Harry Byrd and Congressman A Willis Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Roanoke
Noble Pierce
Lester Arnold
Lawrence Hollis
Lucy Kurtz
Fred W. Forney
Douglas Barnett
Purcell Plank
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Martin Wisecarver
Thornton Bryarly
Frank Helsley
Philip Glaize
Ben Belchie
Fred Thomas
Strot
Dorothy Green
United States
Carter Glass
Harry Byrd
A. Willis Robertson
Track Meet Postponed At Handley High Stadium
The annual invitation track meet at Handley High Stadium featuring seven nearby schools has been postponed until weather clears. Local coach Snag Sargent announced the postponement this afternoon.
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Handley High Stadium
Snag Sargent
Farmers Hope For Delayed Blossoms As 1940 Spring Lags
Frederick county farmers report about half their spring work behind schedule due to a severe winter and wet conditions. Dr. Walter S. Hough notes that only with ample heat and sun will apple trees bloom, with York varieties likely to show a profusion of buds when they burst. Rain has totaled 9.69 inches this year and streams remain high, delaying plowing and garden planting across the region.
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Frederick County
Walter S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Hough
Yorks
Dr. Hough
Apri
Shenandoah
Ebert Gains Jury Verdict in Amherst Eviction Case
A court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in McCormac versus Ebert. The ruling allows Mr. Ebert to remain occupying the McCormac building at Amherst and Braddock street, after Judge Philip Williams sustained a defense motion to strike the plaintiff's evidence for insufficiency. Jurors included H. H. Shockey Jr, John W. Cammer, Frank Armstrong Jr, Harry M. Seabright, J. George Baetjer, B. W. Largent, and R. E. Brown.
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Corporation ‘Court
McCormac
Ebert
Amherst
Braddock Street
Philip Williams
Harry R. Kern, Sr
H. H. Shockey, Jr
John W. Cammer
Frank Armstrong, Jr
Harry M. Seabright
J. George Baetjer
B. W. Largent
R. E. Brown
Democratic mass meeting at Court House invites delegates
A notice states a Democratic mass meeting will be held at the Court House on Saturday April 27 to select delegates for the Roanoke convention on June 14. All Democrats are invited to attend.
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Court Hous
Roanoke
Ministers Fault Ministers For Neglecting Daytime Social Problems
Atlanta April 20 A Presbyterian Church committee criticizes ministers for ignoring social and moral issues while focusing on future life. The report by J McDowell Richards calls preaching that ignores personal righteousness, peace, justice for negroes and other races, unemployment poverty crime divorce and intemperance as unworthy. It cites scornful writings against itinerant ministers who neglect the poor and hungry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Presbyterian Church
Southern Presbyterian Church
J. McDowell Richards
Columbia Theological Seminary
Dr Grady To Crown Queen at Shenandoah Festival
Dr Henry Francis Grady the Assistant Secretary of State will coronate Senorita Lillian Somoza as Queen Shenandoah XVII at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival coronation on May 2. Other officials include Congressman Clegate Darden and Major A Willis Robertson.
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United States
Shenandoah
Shenandoah XVII
Henry Francis Grady
Senorita
Lillian Somoza
Clegate Darden
Virginia
A. Willis Robertson
Grady
Ohio River Flood Threatens Ohio Valley Towns
Ohio's Hocking Valley endures its worst flood since 1913 as the Ohio River and swollen tributaries flood lowlands. Athens Logan and surrounding towns report isolation and evacuations, with hundreds homeless and a drowning incident noted amid widespread property damage and forecasted rain.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Marieta
Pioneer City
Athens
Logan
Gordon
Gloucester
Nelsonville
Morrow
Lebanon
Newark
Licking River
Sedgwick Named to Frederick County School Board
An order appointing George P. Sedgwick as a member of Frederick county's school trustee electoral board has been entered in County Clerk Julian Baker's office. He will complete the unexpired term of the late H. B. Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Sedgwick
Frederick County
Julian Baker
H. B. Kline
Italy Pushes Freedom From British and French Control
Rome reports authoritative Italians insist on freedom from British and French control over the Mediterranean as Italy's chief claim on the Allies. May include emphasis on securing sea lanes and independence in postwar arrangements.
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Rome
Mediterranean
Italy
For Sale at Vincens Stable Stephens City
For sale at Vincens stable in Stephens City on Tuesday April 23 at 10 am a 1900 pound horse suitable for plowing gardens. It will pull a number 20 plow and is equipped with harness. Juegum Robinson.
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Stephens City
Vincens Stable
Uncertainty on Capitol Hill Over Wagner Act Revision
Washington April 20 uncertainty clouded Congressional action on the Wagner act revisions as the House eyed a prolonged showdown and the Senate signaled it would delay final action until the next session. President Roosevelt pressed for quick adjournment to leave most legislation for next year.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Capitol
Roosevelt
White House
Barkley
House Labor Committee
Rep. Smith
D.-Va
National Labor Relations Board
Rep. Rayburn
Texas
Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor Committee
Mediterranean Entente Sought
Premier Paul Reynaud told the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee France would pursue equitable regulation of pending questions with Italy to forge a Mediterranean entente. The communique notes France has sought settlement on differences with Italy and guarantees aid to Romania and Greece if attacked.
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Paris
Paul Reynaud
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
France
Italy
Reynaud
Europe
Romania
Greece
Public sale of household goods and antiques announced
Inez Cather Estate hosts a public auction including furniture, walnut corner cupboard, antiques, canned fruit, dishes and other items at 517 Fairmont Ave at 1 p m on Saturday April 27. Estate notice from Inez Cather.
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Fairmont Ave
Inez Cather
Public Sale Notice for Livestock and Farm Machinery
Public sale scheduled for April 24 at 10 a.m. at Mrs. John Lodge home in White Hall Virginia. Auctioneers Dumn and Duvall. Also a lost dog notice seeking a shaved Scotty with red collar and contact 236.
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John Lodge
White Hall
Dumn
Nazis Strain Every Nerve In Norway Pacification Efforts
Berlin reports Germany speeds up pacification of Norway as planes scour coastlines for British landings. High command says occupation proceeds quietly. Norway’s minister in Berlin is now general representative. Allied raids and false sinking claims disputed by British authorities.
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Berlin
Germany
Norway
Lofoten
Narvik
Haakon
Netherlands
Yugoslavia
High Command
Allied
British
Admiralty
War Office
Norwegian
French Forces Enter Norway in Allied Landing
Paris reports French expeditionary troops joined British and Norwegian forces in the Norway campaign. Spokesmen confirmed their participation in engagements though exact size of the contingent remains secret, with estimates around 20 000.
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Paris
France
Norway
Moselle
Orzel
Rio
Janeiro
Kristiansand
Roosevelt to Speak on Politics for Young Democrats
President Roosevelt, at Warm Springs, planned a national radio speech to Young Democrats tonight. Observers expect hints on a possible third term and successor references, noting his past demand for a liberal Democratic nominee.
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Warm Springs
Little White House
German commander issues death sentence threat to Norway
General Von Falkenhorst stated he has commuted death sentences as a birthday gift from Hitler and warned Norway to end resistance or face severe punishment. He claimed to offer friendship if Norwegians accept German terms, while condemning civilian resistance as wartime crimes.
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Oslo
Norway
von Falkenhorst
Adolf Hitler
Nygaarsvold
Shenandoah Apple Blossom participants win Superior in Richmond festival
Two Woodstock bands Shenandoah County School Band and Massanutten Military Academy Cadet Band scored Superior at the State Music Festival in Richmond. The county group faces possible disbanding due to school budget disputes while the cadets performed on the executive mansion portico and broadcast their program. Also noted are local anglers braving showers for Stoney Creeks in Shenandoah County and highway engineer W C Poston seeking to remain in Frederick and Clarke counties amid state rules.
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Richmond
Shenandoah County
Massanutten Military Academy
Executive Mansion
Winchester
John Kern
Wilbur Johnston
Elmer Wingfield
J. Howard
Toots) Taylor
W. C. Poston
Frederick
Clarke Counties
State Highway Department
Clarke and Frederick
Mr. Poston
Movement claims deny losses in British force redeployments
A British report asserts that no men were lost during a large redeployment involving thousands of troops, heavy artillery, and equipment. The claim follows reports of intensive transport operations and emphasizes the safety of personnel amid the movement.
Repulse of Germans report from Elverum area
Travelers arriving in Stockholm from Norway said Elverum, once Haakon VII’s refuge, remained in Norwegian hands despite earlier reports of its fall. German forces were also said to be moving toward Levanger near Trondheim amid potential decisive fighting with Allied and Norwegian troops.
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Stockholm
Elverum
Haakon VII
Sweden
Norway
Oslo
Levanger
Trondheim
Steinkjer
Britain reports gains in Norway and seeks Russia trade talks
Britain says Allied forces occupied vantage points in Norway after landings on April 19 and declare sea control. Sweden cites two British divisions on Norway’s west coast. London signals willingness to renew trade talks with Soviet Russia via Ivan Maisky as observers note improved Allied position despite German numbers.
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London
Norway
War Office
DNB
The
Press Association
Russia
Britain
Soviet
Germany
Ivan Maisky
Lord Halifax
Antique Auction Tuesday April 23 at 10 A M
Auction notice for Tuesday April 23 at 10 AM at 326 North Miles B. Dea. Details unreadable on other items.
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N. C
Miles B. Dea
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Siig
Dr. Grady
U. S. Department of State
League of Nations
San Francisco
Cal
Ph. D
Degre
Marcel Lucretia del Valle
the Haugue
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Foreign Service
Sedgwick
May C. W. Hollis
Juegum Robinson
Pao
Capitol Hill
Louis P. Lochner
Western Front
Edward H. Koons
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