Soviets report delay in Changku feng truce amid new border clashes
Moscow says the Changku feng armistice was delayed by border difficulties and a near clash after the August 11 truce. Soviet officials warned Japan that violations would be protested. Tokyo reports Soviet dugouts in no mans land and asserts Japan pressed for enforcement while troops withdrew from the crest area.
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Moscow
Changkufeng
Maxim Litvinoff
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Litvinoff
Red Navy
Soviet Union
Tokyo
Domei
No-Man’s Land
Shutern
Far Eastern
Red Army
Changkufeng Hill
Bitter Battle Over Ebro Front Reported
Government dispatches said 21 insurgent warplanes were shot down in a bitter aerial battle on the Ebro front in southern Catalonia near the Spanish frontier on August 15.
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Hendaye
France
Ebro
Catalonia
Winchester Camp Visitors Benefit 4 H Club Members
MA Winchester praises Camp White Rock outings for 4 H Clubs noting wildlife craft and learning value. City council clears old business with extra summer meetings while a sheriff probes a still discovery in Vance Cove.
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Camp White Rock
Miss Anderson Chosen Winchester Princess for Tobacco Festival
Miss Ida Sue Anderson daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles R Anderson has been selected to represent Winchester as a princess in the Tobacco Festival queen's court. The Chamber of Commerce directors chose her for the popular honor. She attends Handley high school as a Junior in the academic program and is active in church youth work. She will travel to South Boston for the festival to take part in the parade coronation and social events as an official guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Sue Anderson
Jolliffe
Charles R. Anderson
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Anderson
Handley High School
Church of Christ
Christian Endeavor Society
South Boston
Prono Anderson
Sunken Steamer Artois Crew Landed at Gibraltar
At Gibraltar on August 15 14 crew members from the French steamer Artois were landed from the German ship Theresia L.M. Russ. The Artois sank after an夜 mine strike near midnight en route Marseille to Casablanca with no radio. Crew say torpedo possible but believe mine caused sinking. Captain Bonifacio ordered boats lowered. survivors were rescued at dawn by the German vessel en route from Hamburg to Algiers.
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Gibraltar
Artois
Mediterranean
Theresia L.M. Russ
Marseille
Casablanca
French Morocco
Jean Bonifacio
Hamburg
Algiers
C I O Protest Over Telegraph Wage Cut Bid
The Committee for Industrial Organization protests wage cuts by two major telegraph firms, claiming a legal loophole in the new wage and hour law would reduce pay by 8.3 percent to offset a shortened 44 hour workweek. John Brophy, national director, warns against the plan and its potential spread to other industries.
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Washington
Committee For Industrial Organization
John Brophy
Brophy
Germans May Try Round World Hop After New York Flight
Berlin reports the Branden burg airliner may pursue a round the world hop after its record New York run. An air ministry spokesman confirmed another long distance flight is planned, with no advance details. Air General Milch welcomed the fliers and hinted Goering may supply a suitable machine for further flights. The crew weighs next steps, possibly via South America and South Africa, but no plan is fixed. The Tempehof landing followed a 19 hour 55 minute flight from Floyd Bennett Field.
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Berlin
New York
Brandenburg
Air Ministry
Air
Fihard Milch
Goering
Air Secretary
South America
South Africa
Templehof Airdrome
Floyd Bennett Field
Wiley Post
Navy to seek modest enlistment boost for expansion
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison said the Navy may ask Congress for a modest increase of 2 000 to 3 000 enlisted men to man new ships under the expansion program. He discussed naval affairs with President Roosevelt, reporting the building program is progressing satisfactorily.
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Washington
Charles Edison
Navy
Congress
Roosevelt
Hitler Observes Massive German War Maneuvers
Adolf Hitler watched extensive German reserve force maneuvers unfolding across the nation with his presence at Jueterbog. Officials framed the test as nonaggressive to ease Czech and foreign concerns while reports say up to 500000 to 1000000 troops may participate as districts prepare for broader war games.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Britain
France
Praha
DNB
British Protest Jap Indignities To Union Jack
British naval officials accuse Japanese of mistreating a British tugboat captain near Tungchow at the Yangtze mouth and lowering the Union Jack while a Japanese flag was raised. The gunboat Scarab was dispatched to investigate as the Victoria, chartered to a Japanese firm, was boarded.
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Shanghai
Tungchow
Yangtze River
Croquet Is Made Scientific Game By Cordell Hall
Secretary Hall in the State Department plays croquet as a highly scientific pastime during summer, often with Mrs. Hull and fellow officials. Games occur at Woodley, Henry L. Stimson’s estate, with Stimson’s court available to department enthusiasts.
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Washington
Trim
State Department
Woodley
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Hull
Hearing on Paying Problem Set For Friday
The Street Committee will hold a public hearing Friday at 3 o'clock in City Hall Council Chamber to consider two properties, Faulkner on Boscawen and Miller on Kent, for sidewalk improvements explained as a step toward solving dangerous sidewalk conditions raised since December 4, 1935. After the hearing, the committee will review its recommendations with Common Council to proceed with other cases.
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Council Chamber
City Hall
Faulkner
Boscawen
Loudoun
Miller
Kent
Common Council
Levy Revisions Possible If Business Fails to Pick Up
Senator Harrison of Mississippi warned that unless business improves before Congress reconvenes, income tax exemptions may be cut and middle brackets taxed to raise revenue. He favored keeping the 1938 undistributed profits tax unless inequities are removed and opposed restoring the 1936 version.
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Washington
Harrison
D-Miss
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Stokowski Deflects Garbo Romance Questions in Interview
Leo pold Stokowski, head of the Philadelphia Orchestra, answered questions on music and movies but dodged personal matters about Greta Garbo. A legal adviser stood by as he said he would work with Walt Disney on animated films and then visit his Connecticut farm after a New York stay.
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New York
Leopold Stokowski
Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra
Europe
Greta Gar
Stokowski
Connecticut
Walt Disney
George Fights for Georgia voters in difficult campaign
In Waycross Georgia Senator Walter F George denounces President Roosevelts effort to unseat him as an uneven contest and asks if people can choose their own servants amid references to the Civil War. He says he has no fear in the race with Lawrence S Camp and notes support for major reform measures balanced with misinformation concerns.
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E. L. Bridges
Waycross
Walter F. George
Mr. Roosevelt
Barnesville
Georgia
Sherman
George
Lawrence S. Camp
Roosevelt
United States
$600000 Opium Seized From Brooklyn Boat
Treasury officials halted a Brooklyn shipment of opium valued at about $600000 after agents shadowed the vessel for days. Elmer L. Ivey said 1330 five tael tins of opium were found on a ship linked to Frank R. McCann, with 21 burlap wrapped packages recovered via grappling hook. The seizure was described as the world’s largest in ten years.
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Washington
Treasury
Brooklyn
Elmer L. Ivey
Frank R. McCann
14Th Street
McCann
Customs House
New York
William Walker
John F. Kirschhoff
Ready To Sell Historic Canal To Government
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal will become U S government property around September 9 after court ratification by Washington County Circuit Court and the U S District Court. Receivers Edgar W. Young R S B Hartz and G L Nicolson reported the sale to the court. Judge Franke G. Waga man signed an order. A three week period with no exceptions will allow ratification. The government will pay 2 000 000 dollars for the canal, while the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad pays 100 000 for rights.
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Hagerstown
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
United States
Circuit Court of
Washington County
United States Court For District of Columbia
Edgar W. Young
R.S. B. Hartz
G. L. Nicolson
Franke G. Wagaman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Yard Party at Welltown Church This Thursday
A yard party event at Welltown Church is scheduled for Thursday, August 18. Activities include guest seating and informal fellowship beginning in the afternoon. This community gathering invites local residents and families to join.
Benefit of New Church at Opequon Chapel
A church event at Opequon Chapel Thursday night August 18 supports the new church fund. If rain interrupts, the benefit transfers to the following night August 19 with a backup plan for August 21 and August 22.
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Opequon Chapel
New Church
Council Sets Tuesday Meeting to Consider Continental Fuel Station
A special Common Council session is called for tomorrow at 7:30 PM on North Avenue and North Loudoun to act on Continental Oil Company’s permit for a filling station. The meeting also addresses unfinished business before September council member changes. Armory Committee convenes at 4:30 PM with Public and Local Improvement chair Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne. General Waller will be represented as plans cover site, cost, materials, wages, and data for a potential PWA grant.
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Continental Oil Company
North Avenue
North Loudoun
Allen T. Hawthorne
Waller
PWA
Council
Haines Delares Haines Delares Can't Lose in Trial
James J. Hines Tammy district leader goes to trial on conspiracy charges tied to a policy racket. The 61 year old politician declares this a political battle and vows to win, saying he cannot be convicted on the testimony of squealers. He awaits jury selection in Justice Pecora's courtroom.
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New York
James J. Hines
Tammy
Thomas E. Dewey
Hines
Ferdinand Pecora
State Supreme Court
Veniremen
Arthur Trial Postponed Amid Witness Absences
John H. Arthur's case was continued by Judge Donald Weems until tomorrow due to several witnesses being unavailable. He allegedly entered the Davis residence at 119 Peyton Street last Wednesday night, produced a gun, and said he wished to see a preacher. A loaded gun was found in his car, with another reportedly discarded. Arthur claims he is from Worthington West Virginia.
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John H. Arthur
Donald Weems
Arthur
B. F. Davis
Peyton Street
Davis
Worthington
W. Va
Macedonia Church Event Set For Saturday Night
A notice from the 8-15-1p-11 Committee invites attendance at Macedonia Church on Front Royal Road this Saturday night August 20 featuring hot coffee sandwiches soup ice cream cake and other refreshments.
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Macedonia Church
Front Royal Road
Frey Calls for Committee Action on Un-American Threats
John P. Frey of the American Federation of Labor testified that he has received numerous anonymous threats after accusing CIO leaders of communist ties. He said he is not frightened and recalled past threats while noting intent to have the committee direct some activities within government departments.
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Washington
John P. Frey
American Federation of Labor
CIO
A. F. of L
House
Texas
Frey
Rep
Mason Ruth
League For Peace and Democracy
Mason
Spain
Illin
Corrigan Plans National Tour Starting in New York
Douglas G. Corrigan announced a nation wide tour beginning from Roosevelt Field Long Island with Albany as the first stop. He will then visit Buffalo Detroit Indianapolis and Chicago within six days before extending his itinerary beyond that schedule.
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New York
Douglas G. Corrigan
Roosevelt Field
Long Island
Albany
Buffalo
Detroit
Indianapolis
Chicago
Swanson Nephew Weds A Divorcee
Betsy Slaughter Kemp daughter of Mrs Willis Slaughter of Houston and James T Swanson Jr nephew of Secretary Claude Swanson were married last week after her divorce from Hal Kemp orchestra leader Kemp retains custody of two children.
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Houston
Tex
Betsy Slaughter Kemp
Willis Slaughter
James T. Swanson, Jr
Navy
Claude Swanson
Dallas
Hal Kemp
Kemp
Gulf Storm Blows Itself Out Sparing Louisiana
The first storm of the Gulf of Mexico's hurricane season weakened in southwestern Louisiana with no serious damage. The Weather Bureau said the disturbance is decreasing rapidly and there is no further danger.
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New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
United States
Lost-horseshoe brooch set with sapphires and pearls
Near State Line Miby Pike a lost gold brooch or breast pin described as a horseshoe shape with 15 sapphires and 14 pearls. Old gold setting. Reward offered and items to return to Star Office.
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ST HE “Madhatters
State Line
Miby Pike
Horshoe
Star Office
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Boston
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Hitler
Reich
Munich
Czechslovakia
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Temri
Cordell Hall
Moling & Cather
Garbo
Normandie
Welltown Church
U. S
Armory
Haines Delares
Big Tammanyite
Lewis
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