Hitler presses for quick showdown as Britain endures air war
In Berlin dispatches, Dewitt Mackenzie notes Hitler aims to force a quick invasion by dominating the air and breaking British morale. Britain counters with sustained offensives while Luftwaffe losses run high. London reports nine German planes down per ten Allied fighters, foreshadowing further clashes.
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Hitler
Fuehrer
Britain
Berlin
England
Louis Lochner
Associated Press
London
Traveling with Baby on Vacation Trips
The article outlines how to travel with an infant up to a year old, noting helpers like hostesses and attendants can assist with meals and care. It recommends canned strained foods, maintaining home routines, delaying feeding until settled, extra clothing, and occasional sponge baths in heat. It also advises brief quiet recovery days after travel.
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Baby
Apprentices Sail On Naval Reserve Training Cruise to Cuba
One thousand five hundred naval reserve apprentices board the battleships New York Arkansas and Wyoming for a training cruise to Cuba. Volunteers with two years of college training will be sworn in as midshipmen on the Illinois after a month and become Naval Reserve midshipmen after 90 days.
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New York
United States Naval Reserve
Arkansas
Wyoming
Cuba
Illinois
Naval Reserve
Forfeits $10.25 in U S Route 11 drunken driving case
Lynn Strawnerman forfeited $10.25 collateral this morning in Trial Justice A J Tavenner's court after being charged with being drunk on U S Route 11 north of Winchester.
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Lynn Strawnerman
Winchester
A. J. Tavenner
Conditions On Highways Are Improving After Floods
The Virginia State Highway Department reported improvements across major routes as flood waters recede. Several highways reopened to auto traffic while heavy trucks faced restrictions, with Route 1 still closed at Roanoke River and other routes awaiting safe passage.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
Roanoke River
South Hill
Meherrin
Clarksville
Staunton River
Meherrin River
Chase City
Lunenburg
Deep Creek
Petersburg
Amelia
Burkeville
Victoria
James River
Tobaccoville
Appomattox
Chatham
Franklin
Courtland
Emporia
Lawrenceville
South Boston
Indian Creek
Haysi
Edgerton
McKenney
Nottoway River
U. S. 460
Blackwater River
Suffolk
Mrs Racey 72 Dies After Ill Health in Cedar Creek Valley
Mrs Mary Margaret Racey 72, widow of W F Racey, died Sunday at 9 10 a m at her home near St James Church after about four years of illness. Born September 29 1867 to Henry and Levina Rudolph, she joined St James Lutheran Church at 21 and remained a faithful member. Survived by sister Mrs Catherine Feathers of Cedar Creek and two daughters Miss Lena Racey at home and Mrs Ida Lowery of Cedar Creek.
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Mary Margaret Racey
Cedar Creek Valley
W. F. Racey
St. James Church
Henry and
Levina Herbaugh Rudolph
St. James Lutheran Church
Rutgers scientist endures 300000 mosquito bites for repellent
Philip Granett a Rutgers University staff member acts as a human guinea pig in five year insect repellent trials funded by the National Carbon Company. He tested chemical combinations by applying one treated limb while leaving the other exposed to bites, aiming to extend protection beyond three hours while also repelling gnats fleas and other pests.
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Philip Granett
Rutgers University
Granett
Rutgers
National Carbon Company
New Brunswick
New Jersey
United States
Unnamed woman with two granddaughters survives
Kernstown woman survives with granddaughters Beatrice and Alice Lowery. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2:30 PM from St. James Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. E. B. Smith. Burial to follow in St. James Cemetery.
Speeding and Drunkenness Cases Heard in Trial Court
Police court cases before Judge Donald Weems include Lawrence Smiley of Roanoke fined 14 dollars for speeding. Jims McCoy fined 10.25. M. H. Hopkins of Wardensville charged with drunk and after 2 a.m. drinking fined 10.25. Cecil Payne of South Market fined 5 dollars plus costs for drinking. E. W. Wright of Alexandria fined 10.25 for drunkenness. Herbert Huprich of Canton Ohio fined 10.25 for drunkenness.
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Court of Trial
Donald Weems
Lawrence Smiley
Mountain Avenue
Roanoke
Jims McCoy
M. H. Hopkins
Wardensville
W. Va
Cecil Payne
South Market
E. W. Wright
Alexandria
Herbert Huprich
Canton
Local court records list multiple traffic and minor offense sentences
Harry Moore pleaded alcohol influenced driving and was fined 100 dollars plus costs with 30 days to serve and 10 dollar balance suspended. Irene Clifford received one month for carrying concealed weapons and disorderly conduct. Andrew Dicks and Blair Bean noted as drunk with small sums due. James Avery jailed one month for coal theft from W. B. Snider. James Shanholtz labeled drunk with 10.25 dollar fine.
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Harry Moore
Uence
Irene Clifford
Andrew Dicks
South Kent
Blair Bean
James Avery
W. B. Snider
James Shanholtz
Winchester
Winchester Star Fact Answers Page Note
Information Bureau in Washington DC provides answers to factual questions. See page four for details and guidance on inquiries.
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Vermont Ave
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Nottingham
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