Gandhi seeks Indian independence as Congress weighs mass resistance
In Bombay the All-India Congress working committee authorized appeals to Roosevelt Chiang Kai-shek and the Russian ambassador to press for immediate Indian independence. Maulana Azad and Gandhi urged nonviolent action with Gandhi indicating a general strike could be contemplated and promising to seek peaceful methods first.
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Bombay
All- India Congress Party
Roosevelt
Chiang Kai-shek
Ivan Maisky
Britain
Great Britain
India
Maulana
Abdul Razan Azad
Congress
Congress Committee
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Gandhi
Duisburg Bombed Again by RAF Raids on Ruhr Centers
London reports a strong RAF force attacked Duisburg and other Ruhr ports with heavy bombing, while six bomber crews failed to return. Moscow dispatches describe a major Red Army tank battle along the Stalingrad front with fierce Don and Kuban Cossacks counterattacks driving back German forces near Stalingrad.
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London
Duisburg
Ruhr
Air Ministry
Low Countries
Germany
Apple growers face 30 cent rise in production costs
Experienced growers say apple producers must realize at least 30 percent higher prices to remain profitable as labor and material costs rise by 25 to 30 percent. Early varieties have covered costs so far, with a strong demand reported, and producers expect late varieties to follow this trend into fall. The banana shortage and general food price increases bolster optimism for selling at the higher prices.
President Still Reads Testimony In German Case
President Roosevelt said he had not finished reviewing the testimony in the case of eight alleged Nazi saboteurs and did not know if he would finish today. White House noted he has not concluded reading the testimony as he reviews findings from the military tribunal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
William D. Hassett
Friendship Co To Hold Benefit Yard Party
The Friendship Fire Company plans a yard party from August 13 to 15 at the John Kerr site. Public is invited to attend and support the fundraiser for the fire company activities.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
John Kerris
Condition of Rivers at Riverton Report
River conditions report notes North Fork remains cloudy while South Fork runs clear. Observers record weather impact on flows and potential watershed effects. Officials advise caution for boating and fishing activities pending further measurements.
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Riverton
WPB approves Kaiser flying boat plant plan
Washington August 7 The War Production Board chairman said Kaiser's West Coast yard will build 500 Mars type flying boats with an initial Navy order for 100. The remaining 400 seventy ton carrier aircraft depend on the success of the initial program and not hampering warplane production. Nelson noted Kaiser would assess needed materials and facilities after starting.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
WPB
Henry J. Kaiser
West Coast
Navy
Nelson
Kaiser
Pacific Coast
Virginia War Recruitment Seeks Mechanics for Vehicle Maintenance
A Virginia company will recruit five officers and 215 enlisted men for maintenance of combat vehicles and weapons. Hiring targets include master mechanics electricians and auto trades with interviews set at Central High August 14 for officers and Salem September 3 plus Bristol September 4 for enlisted candidates.
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Virginia
Anderson
Virginia Company
R. P. Ellison
Department
Ince
Central High
Peel
Salem
Bristol
Additional Gas Rations Authorized for Chesterfield Observers
W H Caldwell Chesterfield executive secretary advised G E Heller that observers may obtain more gasoline by applying to the ration board through their chief observers. Six Chesterfield posts will list observer mileage per month to qualify for supplementary gas rations covering about 500 personnel on 24 hour aircraft watching duty.
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Richmond
W. H. Caldwel
Chesterfield County
G. E. Heller
Chesterfield
For sale bill of two desirable Frederick County homes
For sale bill of two desirable Frederick County homes appears on page three column four.
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Frederick County
Woman Objects To Pushing Around
CHICAGO Aug 7 A 48 year old woman Miss Kane tied up 18 street cars after refusing to alight at her stop. Fined $5 for a disorderly conduct the court reduced the fine to $2 then consideration wavered as she protested and offered $10 if needed. The judge ordered no commitment on a $1 final fine.
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Chicago
Reee
Cae Kane
Schenck and Lewis Appointed to County Board
The Frederick County Selective Service Board expands from three to five members. Clar ence F. Schenck of Schenck Cheese Company Winchester and Henry N. Lewis farmer Apple Pie Ridge Frederick County are named new appointees. Both are World War I veterans active in American Legion circles.
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Frederick County
Selective Service Board
F. Grove White
Clarence F. Schenck
Schenck Cheese Company
Winchester
Henry N. Lewis
Apple Pie Ridge
American Legion
Schenck
Robert Y. Conrad
Lewis
White
Teacher Shortage Grows Serious Across State Schools
State education officials warn a growing teacher shortage may prevent opening schools in some areas. J. L. Blair Buck cites a survey showing resignations by women and men across elementary and high school levels and many leaving for military or defense work. Dr. Dabney Lancaster notes uncertainty about the depth of the shortage and mentions emergency permits rising from five to seventy two as the remedy.
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Richmond
J. L. Blair Buck
Dabney Lancaster
Buck
Lancaster
For Sale 1941 Mercury Convertible by Bickers Motor Co
Vintage 1941 Mercury five passenger convertible for sale in excellent condition. Features include radio heater and perfect tires. Priced at 1095 dollars. Bickers Motor Co. advertisement listing.
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Bickers Motor Co
Star Employees Picnic At Rosemont In Fifth Year
Winchester Evening Star employees gather at Rosemont for the fifth annual picnic. About 100 staff plus families attend with swimming, softball, horseshoe games, and other activities. Many ride a Berryville bus due to fuel shortages, and coverage of the event will appear tomorrow.
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Winchester Evening Star Star
Rosemont
the Star
Berryville
Carrier Boys
Standard Oil Chief Denounces smear campaign
William S S Farish president of Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) says his firm faces a vicious smear campaign and refutes testimony by Texas operator C R Starnes alleging obstruction in synthetic rubber production. Farish complains to Senate committee chair and accuses supporters of spreading reckless unverified claims.
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Washington
William S&s. Farish
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Senate
C. R. Starnes
Texas
Starnes
Standard of New Jersey
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company of
Naval Officers Are Decorated By Dutch Queen
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands decorated five U S Navy officers for distinguished service in the southwest Pacific against Japan. Recipients included Admiral Thomas G Hart and Rear Admiral William Glassford, with honours ranging from Grand Cross to Bronze Cross with Citron.
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Washington
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
United States Navy
Thomas G. Hart
Pacific
London
Roosevelt
William Glassford
Western Pacific
T. H. Binford
Lombok Strait
H. E. Eccles
Edwards
H. P. Smith
Stewart
Hart
United Nations
Order of Orange-Nassau
Glassford
Binford
Willemsorde
Eccles
Smith
Special Service Honors Longtime Middletown Methodist Members
Middletown Grace Methodist Church to honor 107 members who joined on or before 1917 at a Sunday service. Rev. Charles R. Curtis announces an honored section in the middle and a dedication of the sermon and music to these lifelong members. Community is invited.
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Middletown
Yard Party and Plate Supper at Macedonia Church
Community fundraiser advertisement announces a yard party and plate supper at Macedonia Church on Saturday August 1 with proceeds supporting church activities. Also lists a for rent notice for a new apartment and a contact phone 5757.
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Macedonia Church
R. T. Bryarly
Search Ends Over Parachutist Seen Near Frederick County
Police announced the unidentified parachutist report was a misidentification. A four engine Army bomber en route to Bolling Field reportedly circled Mt Williams area and near Reliance Virginia before twelve. Authorities say no parachute was dropped and the search is concluded with no further action needed.
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Rosenberger
Bolling Field
Washington
Reliance
Frederick County
Mt. Williams
Hollis Crowser
Wardensville
Here
Tobruk Harbor Bombed by Allied Air First Report
CAIRO August 7 Allied air force bombers effectively attacked Tobruk harbor and shipping yesterday evening the RAF Middle East News Service reported details were not given an earlier British communique had called the raiders Allied and said they started a large fire
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Cairo
United States Army Air Force
Tobruk
RAF
Middle East
Hitler's drive toward Caucasus oil slowed by Soviet defense
Russian accounts say Red armies repelled mass Nazi tank assaults and Marines mop up parachutists behind lines. German HQ claims three towns captured and 160 mile advance toward Caucasus oil, with Maikop wells pivotal and Krasnodar near on the Rostov line.
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Adolf Hitler
Caucasus
Fedor von Bock
Australia Carrying Load in War Effort Says Source
General MacArthur’s headquarters reports Australia is carrying its own load in the war. A high official says U S equipment sent to Australia is a trickle that could be replaced by three days of U S production. Exact figures are secret, but Australia is not receiving excess sacrifice from other areas.
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General Macarthurs
Australia
United States
America
Two Trucks Damaged in City Wreck at Gray and National
An accident at 12 45 this afternoon at Gray and National left two trucks considerably damaged. Patrolman Leo Smallwood investigated and identified drivers as John R Fincham of Winchester and John H Dillon of Harper's Ferry W Va.
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Gray and
National Avenues
Leo Smallwood
John R. Fincham
Winchester
John H. Dillon
Harper’s Ferry
W. Va
Park Baseball Crippled By Injuries And Operations
The Park baseball team suffers injuries with Edgar Burch undergoing an operation and Ernest Burch fracturing a wrist after a grease slip. Both brothers face likely missing the rest of the season as team officials seek salvageable phonograph records for servicemen.
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Burch Brothers
Edgar Burch
Ernest
Reinforcements Reach Front as Soviets Press North of Don
German high command acknowledged Soviet reinforcements in the Don basin near the Sal river and Kotelnikovski sector 95 miles south of Stalingrad. Nazi dive-bombers aided heavy defense as Red forces launched relief and counter attacks in the Rzhev area northwest of Moscow and along the Don bend toward Stalingrad. London reports a Moscow conference of United Nations leaders to plan a second front while Axis radio cites unconfirmed Churchill visits. Armavir and Yelsk fell on routes toward Rostov and the Sea of Azov as Red forces counter the 45 day Nazi offensive.
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Moscow
Red Army
Stalingrad
Belaya Glina
North Caucasus
Don Bend
Don
Don River
Sal River
Kotelnikovski
High
Rzhev
Hig
London
United Nations
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Norway
Churchill
William C. Bullitt
Roosevelt
Armavir
Baku
Rostov
Yelsk
Sea of Azov
Timashevskaya
Rost
Sarah Zane Fire Co. Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held Friday evening August 7 at 8:30 PM. All members are urged to be present. Captain Loryn M Crabill signs the notice.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Loryn M. Crabill
To Be Sold Saturday Auction of Six Room Residence
A six room residence owned by a company will be sold Saturday at the Court House location. The sale is scheduled for August 8 and is listed in the local notices for public action.
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Court House
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Schenck, Lewis
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Chutist
Frederick Co
Tobruk Harbor
Roger D. Greene
Associated Press
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Caucasus Mountains
Krasnodar
Black Sea
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