France's War Faults Probed by New Supreme Court
Vichy August 8 The new seven man Supreme Court opens to fix blame for military defeat. The inquiry aims to identify leaders behind France's ruin and may impose life or death penalties. Targets include Edouard Daladier Paul Reynaud Leon Blum and Maurice Gamelin.
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Vichy
France
Supreme Court
Riom
Edouard Daladier
Paul Reynaud
Leon Blum
Maurice Gamelin
Pierre Cot
Georges Mandel
Cesar Campinchi
Yvon Delbos
Morocco
Japanese Fleet Seen Near St Lawrence Island Alaska
Nome Alaska August 8 A Japanese fishing fleet was sighted within sight of United States owned St Lawrence Island by fisherman John Cross who had just returned from the island He reported one large boat and several smaller craft including power launches natives and whites on the island were alarmed by the fleet believed to be whaling or sealing
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Nome
Alaska
United States Owned
St. Lawrence Island
John Cross
Cross
Negroes Have A Close Call on Hairpin Route 7
Two unidentified men from Staunton escaped death when their car struck a stone guard rail at a dangerous hairpin turn on Route 7 near the Blue Ridge summit. The vehicle climbed the wall for about 100 feet, narrowly avoiding a plunge. Car had Staunton and Virginia tags. occupants refused to reveal names.
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Berryville
Staunton
Blue Ridge
Route
Staunton City
Quesenberry Urged for Bench in Eighteenth Circuit
Waynesboro bar members back C. G. Quesenberry for the vacancy created by the death of Joseph A. Glasgow. Citizens districtwide also endorse him. Other names mentioned include Floridus Crosby, J. Harry May, and Curry Carter. If the Supreme Court certifies need, the Governor will appoint and submit to the 1942 General Assembly.
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Waynesboro
C. G. Quesenberry
House of Delegates
Joseph A. Glasgow
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Quesenberg
Staunton
Floridus Crosby
J. Harry May
Curry Carter
Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Relatives Are To Share Estate in Virginia Will
The Staunton will of Eliza Lineweaver valued at $14 000 was probated before Judge Earl McF Taylor and executor D C Acker. Bequests include 200 to Homer Lineweaver 2000 to Lula Messick 1000 to Fannie Judd 1000 to A W Andes 1000 to Ray S Cline and 1000 to Acker. The remainder is split into five equal shares for three sisters one brother and a niece. The named heirs are Ella D Andrews Jennie Shawen Emma Martz Elmer Whitmer and Frank Nicewander.
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Fannie Judd
Rockingham County
A. W. Andes
Harrisonburg
Ray S. Cline Staunton
Acker
Ella D Andrews
Paxton, Ill
Jennie Shawen
Dayton, O
Emma Martz
Chicago, Ill
Elmer Whitmer
Vandalia
Frank Nicewander
Paxton
Roosevelt Urges National Day Of Prayer For Peace
President Roosevelt proclaims Sunday September 8 as a day of prayer for divine blessing and the establishment of a just and permanent peace among nations. He appeals to Americans of all creeds to seek God’s guidance amid ongoing international suffering and threats of war.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Fredericksburg Councilman Dies After Illness
Fredericksburg Aug. 8 Walker A. McGee 65 longtime city council member for eight years died at St Luke's Hospital Richmond after a week with pneumonia. A business man and active Democrat he was defeated for re election in June and his term would have expired in September.
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Fredericksburg
Walker A. McGee
St. Luke's Hospital
Richmond
Democratic Committee
Kiwanis Picnic Set At Pifer Babin Cabin
Kiwanis Club plans its annual picnic at Ralph Pifer's Capon River cabin with a date to be announced. Mrs. Helen Lovejoy outlined Winchester Park recreation activity noting 279 boys entertained last month and predicting August turnout to match July. Laurens Jones named to advise on city recreation projects. Wendell Goode won the attendance prize. Lynn F. Stout attended as a visitor.
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Helen Lovejoy
WPA
Kiwanis Club
Winchester Park
Laurens Jones
H. I. Pifer
Wendell Goode
Lynn F. Stout
Charlottesville
Ralph Pifer
Capon River
Battle Elected State Bar Association Officer in 1940 Meet
Roanoke August 8 1940 John S Battle of Charlottesville was elected president of the Virginia State Bar Association as four revision of civil case procedures recommendations were tabulated and a continuation with proposed bills for 1941 was decided. Hazelgrove of Richmond elected vice president. Bat tle succeeds Samuel H Williams on the by laws committee. Several reports from ethics unauthorized practice directories and public relations committees were heard with no action on recommendations.
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Roanoke
John S. Battle
Charlottesville
Virginia
Guy B. Hazelgrove
Richmond
Senator Battle
General Assembly
Samuel H. Williams
Lynchburg
Virginia Bar
Virginia Bar Association
Stuart P. Christian
Third District
C. C. Bowles
Ninth Judicial Circuit Bar Association
Gardner L. Boothe
Alexandria
Judicial Ethics Committee
Charles E. Pollard
John C. Parker, Jr
Frank W. Rogers
Republics Begin Work On Program
Washington action unfolds as 21-nation inter American committee studies Havana accords to ease regional economies. Sumner Wells notes focus on European war impacts and proposed remedies while Jesse Jones endorses a 500 million dollar Export Import Bank lending expansion to aid South and Central America. A 1794 Six Nations treaty grants Indians six yards of calico annually.
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inter-American Financial and Economic Committee
Havana
Sumner Wells
United States
Congress
Jesse Jones
House Banking Committee
Six Nations
Atlantic City Clean-Up Drives Against Criminals Sparks Tense Citywide Action
In Atlantic City on August 8 Mayor Tom Taggart ordered a city wide purge of men with known criminal records. Police swarmed night spots chasing suspects as Taggart promised uninterrupted enforcement and reported 11 arrests at city hall. He had previously led raids on gaming spots, earning the gun team nickname.
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Atlantic City
Taggart
City Hall
Classic Car Prices From Dodge Plymouth Distributors
A list of 1930s to 1940s cars from Chrysler and Plymouth shows model years 37 33 36 34 33 35 and 36 with price points ranging from 65 to 419 dollars. Brands include Chevrolet and International, with Dodge Plymouth distributors noted.
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Chrysler
Plymouth
Chevrolet
International
Hopkins Reports Moderate July Business Gain
Secretary of Commerce Hopkins said July business improved but only moderately. He cited a large volume of unfilled orders and active consumer purchasing, with overall good support to the economy.
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Washington
Hopkins
Liquor Receipts Decline in Virginia Over One Week
Richmond reports a second straight weekly drop in Virginia liquor store receipts since the July 1 tax hike. The board recorded $277,728 for the week ended August 1 versus $281,533 a year earlier, noting last year’s week included primary day store closures.
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Richmond
Virginia
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Sex Offender Held In Slaying Case
Springfield mass police detained a sex offender for questioning in the Rose Lodi murder case. The victim, 22, a match factory worker, was found near a wooded area with her body mutilated and a handkerchief in her mouth. Authorities consider jealousy or hatred as possible motive. The DA called the crime atrocious and sought leads from the victim’s family and acquaintances.
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Springfield
Mass
Rose
Lodi
Match Factory
Angelo Lodi
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