Senate Debates Conscription and Jobs Plan Amid War Prep
The Senate debated the Burke Wadsworth bill with Downey proposing a national highway system to employ conscripts after training. Administration aides noted a possible delay to January, while the House rejected a measure to confine guardsmen to the continental U.S. in favor of a broader call under pending army reserve legislation.
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Washington
House
United States
Rep. Miller
Rconn
Western Hemisphere
Roosevelt
Downey
D-Calif
Senate
R. F. C. Downey
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Burke- Wadsworth
William E Shedd
Maloney
D-Conn
Mrs. Ward Urged to Continue SPCA Efforts in Winchester
MA Winchester notes Mrs. Emily Ward should sustain SPCA work in Winchester. Writers praise her long running devotion, trust she has built, and hope others join in alleviating animal suffering. Her influence is described as broad in the community and a model of kindness to animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Ward
SPCA
Winchester
Two Army Fliers Killed In Crash Near Rye
Lieut. Henry Clayton Thompson 25 of Mackegon Heights Michigan and Private E E Spencer died when their BT 14 training plane from Mitchell Field crashed in Disbrow Park Rye New York. An other plane disappeared over Long Island Sound during routine training.
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Rye
N. Y
Henry Clayton Thompson
Mackegon Heights
Mich
E. E. Spencer
United States Army
Disbrow Park
Thompson
Mitchell Field
Long Island Sound
Cvence
Eld
Balloons shot down over English coast in raid
A three hour Luftwaffe raid targeted a south coast town in England with barrage balloons guarding a major shipping terminus. Some balloons were shot down as the attack unfolded.
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England
Barrage Ballons
Hay Fever Sharpens Sneeze Watch in Kane Pa
Kane Pennsylvania endures a ragweed problem as hay fever season begins. The town of 6500 at 2200 feet on the Allegheny plateau cites geographic benefits and runs pollen relief campaigns. A borough ordinance bans ragweed growth on Kane property to curb sneezing.
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Kane
Allegheny Plateau
Pennsylvania
Pen Pals Dance at Recreation Park for First Convention
The Pen Pals floor show and dance will be held at Recreation Park near Front Royal for the first annual convention. Attendees should meet at Handley Library by 9 PM Friday. Representatives from 10 states will attend as the convention opens at 9:30 AM tomorrow with 2 PM sessions. No membership costs.
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Recreation Park
Front Royal
Hobby Organization
Handley Library
Man With 11 Unlicensed Hound Dogs Has An Effective Defense
W C Green faced a fines hearing for 11 unlicensed hound dogs in Dallas Texas. He argued their voices are valuable producing bass tenor and possibly a coloratura soprano enticing listening rather than hunting. The judge dismissed the case and invited Green to a Tennessee fish fry with the dogs.
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Dallas
Tex
W. C. Green
Green
Joe Hill
Tennessee
Floods Swamp Seven States Leaving 19 Dead
Severe floods from unseasonal rains sweep through five states including North Carolina Virginia and nearby areas leaving at least 19 dead and millions in damage. Downstream roads rail lines and utilities are crippled as the Roanoke area and towns like Radford Galax Alta Vista face rising waters and closures.
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Asheville
N. C
Carolinas
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
Roanoke
Staunton
Altavista
Radford
Galax
New River
Norfolk and Western Railway
Appalachian Power Company
Big Claytor
Chestnut Creek
W. O. W. Meeting Friday Night in Social Planned
Continued on Page 3 Col. 1 announces a W. O. W. meeting Friday night August 16 at 8 p m. Plans for a picnic and other business to be completed. All members urged to attend.
Friendship to Meet for Carnival Planning
A call meeting is announced for Friday August 16 at 8 o clock to arrange the carnival at the old Airport Field next week. All members are asked to attend. Wm ARGENBRIGHT Captain.
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Old Airport Field
Wm. Argenbright
Berryville Horse Show Opens Amid Rainy Day Attendance
Slim opening day crowd at Berryville Virginia for the 39th Berryville Horse and Colt Show as showers interrupt events. E. L. Redman of Middleburg leads with three first place finishes in 3-year-olds, 4-year olds and overall entries. Results list heavy draft foals and mares, with Springsbury Farm and Huffman Bros. among top winners.
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Berryville
Association
E. L. Redman
Middlebury
Springsbury Farm
Gabriele D’annunzio
William F. Walsh
Bluemont
Springsbury
Sunline
Huffman
E. Thompson and Son
Hillsboro
Hunter
Middleburg
H. H. Kelley
Peach Brothers
Huffman Bros
Woodsboro
Nell
Irvin Beavers
Dolly
Pembroke
William S. Walsh
Lucille III
Primrose
Ann Duvall
Peach Bros
Upperville
Miss Pat
Ned
Ayreshire Farm
Agt
Marines Split Shanghai Control In Settlement
Reports say the British defense sector of Shanghai’s international settlement will be divided between United States and Japanese forces. The 4th United States Marines under Col. Dewitt Peck to assume central district, with Japan taking West Hongkew and the western extra settlement. officials deny formal confirmation.
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Shanghai
North China
United States Marines
Dewitt Peck
International Settlement
West Hongkew
Soochow Creek
Western
United States
Nanking
Gypsy Band Has Brief Stay In Winchester
Officers from Winchester and Frederick County escorted a three car caravan of Gypsies from the city limits to the Frederick Clarke line beyond the Opequon on Route 50. Private Thomas J. Starrett led the welcoming party while Sheriff John Bywaters and Deputy Robert DeHaven emphasized a cautious approach. One car carried a North Carolina plate and another California tags. The third license could not be read.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Thomas J. Starrett
John Bywaters
Robert DeHaven
Frederick- Clarke
Opequon
North Carolina
California
Will of Mrs. Emily R. Ward Probate Nominees Appraise Estate
The will names executor Herbert S. Larrick with a 50000 dollar bond. Appraisers include Randle B G Headley D Shockey H L Goode and Taylor L Barr. A 3000 dollar trust funds the Society For Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Winchester. Heirlooms to be distributed per a schedule. The will also directs sale of realty.
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Emily R. Ward
Herbert S. Larrick
Aioe Randle
B. G. Headley
Seekers D. Shockey
H. L. Goode
Taylor L. Barr
Commercial & Savings Bank
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To
Winchester
Ward
Middletown to Seek Census Recount After Population Drop
Middletown Virginia mayor Fred J. Larrick plans a special council meeting to consider a private census after unofficial 1940 figures show the town lost 62 residents since 1930. If the tally confirms the loss, Larrick will request action from District Census Supervisor Louis C. Dawson to pursue a recount. The drop could affect ABC revenue shares, motivating a swift investigation.
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Middletown
Fred J. Larrick
Arene
Larrisk
German bombers raid Croydon airport near London
Bulletin reports German bombers attacked Croydon airport eight and a half miles south of London. Anti-aircraft guns fired on the raiders as British fighters joined the defense. civilians sought shelter amid the roar of planes and explosions.
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London
Croydon
Empire
Clouds of Fire Seen Over London
Berlin reports clouds of anti aircraft fire over London at 5 p.m. indicating German airmen over the British capital. DNB notes raids along the lower Thames threatening naval yards and arsenals at Sheerness Chatham and Rochester with heavy anti air craft fire heard in the area.
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Berlin
London
DNB
Thames
Sheerness
Chatham
Rochester
Armada of 1000 Nazi warplanes raids England
The Associated Press reports a massive Luftwaffe attack on England with estimates of up to 1000 planes in formations up to 30 miles wide. London’s Croydon airport attacked near Charing Cross as RAF Spitfires clash over Tilbury docks and the Thames estuary.
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Associated Press
England
London
Croydon
Charing Cross
Tilbury Docks
Land
Thames Estuary
DNB
Thames
Limehouse
British Isles
Hitler
Land’s End
Lutheran Men's Class Picnic Moves to Grace Church Social Room
Grace Lutheran Church Bible Class changes location due to bad weather. Members and friends meet at the church social room at 6 this evening for a picnic supper, then proceed to the Palace Theatre as guests of H. H. Hable.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Lamp Farm
Grace Church
Church
Palace Theatre
H. H. Hable
Yard Party at Gainesboro Benefit For Meth Church
A social event titled Yard Party at Gainesboro on Saturday August 17 raises funds for the Meth Church. The notice promotes the benevolent gathering and lists the event as a community fundraiser.
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Gainesboro
Benefit of Meth
Greek light cruiser Helle sunk amid Greek Italy tensions
A Greek warship the 2115 ton light cruiser Helle was sunk by an unidentified submarine off southeast Europe. Athens cut telephonic links with Rome as Premier Metaxas summoned military chiefs. Britain promised full military aid if Greece’s independence is threatened.
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Hitler
Sky Raiders
England
Europe
Greece
Athens
Rome
John Metaxas
Great Britain
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U.S
Senator Downey
Salem
James H. Hollingworth
Lower
Slim Crowd
Redman Stables
Redman
Peck
Central District
Gypsy Band
Bulletins
New Southeast
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