Bullitt Warns of Nazi Attacks If Britain Falls
United States Ambassador to France William C. Bullitt urged conscription and aid to the British fleet in a Philadelphia Independence Square address. He warned Germany could attack the U S if Britain loses and warned of a Berlin dominated Europe with Japan aiding in disruption of supplies.
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Philadelphia
United States
France
William C. Bullitt
Great Britain
Independence Square
State Department
America
Washington
Hitler
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall
General Pershing
Pershing
Bullitt
Atlantic
Belgium
Europe
Berlin
South
Pacific
Hawai
East Peoria to arrest horn honkers for music like noise
The East Peoria city council orders police to arrest drivers who repeatedly honk horns to produce loud music, likening it to a phil harmonic orchestra in a telephone booth. The move targets persistent horn players in nuisance cases.
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Peoria. Ill
East Peoria
Philharmonic
Duke of Windsor questions Bahamas duties as governor
The Duke of Windsor, with the Duchess, told American reporters in Nassau that he believes the British government sent him to administer Bahamian affairs rather than serve as a good will ambassador to the Americas. He doubted his duties would extend beyond the Bahamas at this time.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Duke of Windsor
Americas
Belgium in peril as aid urged for famine relief
William Hallam Tuck, former Hoover Relief director, warns Belgians face famine by year end without western aid after surveying food shortages in Belgium. He cites near breadless conditions, wheat scarcity, and a 50 percent harvest to meet 8.3 million people's needs.
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New York
William Hallam Tuck
Hoover Food Commission
Belgium
Tuck
Excambion
Lisbon
England
United States
Hoover
John Cudahy
Spain
Salvador Dali
Dali
Elena
Bowling Green
Rene Clair
Robert Sherwood
Albemarle Peach Harvest Seen Near Normal Despite Frosts
Albemarle county leading Virginia peach producer expects a near normal yield this summer with about 400 carloads of apples also shipped, down from 450 last year. Crozet and Nelson reports vary. brown rot challenges persist while Georgia Belles are among early harvests.
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Charlottesville
Albemarle County
Albemarle
Crozet
Greenwood
Nelson County
Nelson
Weekends See Majority of Fatal Traffic Accidents
Chicago report notes the 1940 National Safety Council yearbook shows three-eighths of fatal traffic accidents and a third of non fatal injuries in cities happen on Saturdays and Sundays. Rural areas record 44 percent of deaths and 45 percent of non fatal injuries during weekends.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Man Not Cut At Jackson Tearoom
The Star states for Ruth Jackson that John Reardon did not have an arm artery cut at the East Cecil street tea room Friday night. Police investigated and found he probably fell on a drinking glass at his apartment and went to the tea room to call for medical aid.
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The
Star
Ruth Jackson
East Cecil Street
John Reardon
Satbicha
C. W. Hallis
Tom Boyd
Reardon
Canonization of Mother Seton Urged
Prayers for Mother Seton canonization were offered during the seventeenth annual pilgrimage of the Mother Seton Assembly of the Catholic League of Baltimore in Emmitsburg Maryland. About 300 worshippers visited St. Joseph College shrines and attended Mass in the chapel tomb. Elizabeth Ann Seton led nine companions on July 31, 1809, to found the Sisters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul in America.
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Emmitsburg
Mother Seton
Catholic League of Baltimore
St. Joseph's College
Elizabeth Ann Seton
Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
America
Blitzkrieg Leads Sol Island Yacht Club Regatta
Blitzkrieg, a class E runabout owned by Frank Muzzy of Philadelphia, topped the Solomon Island Yacht Club regatta with 1,950 points and two victories in class E events, plus a third in the 225 cubic inch hydroplane windup.
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Solomon’s, Md
Blitzkrieg
Frank Muzzy
Philadelphia
Solomon Island Yacht Club
Muzzy
Woman Wins Divorce After Water Wakeup Clash
In Omaha on August 19, Mrs. Julia B. Meyer testified in divorce court that her husband woke her by throwing a glass of cold water in her face. The court granted her a divorce decree.
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Omaha, Neb
Julia B. Meyer
Hottel Clan Plans nineteenth annual reunion at Homestead
The nineteenth annual Hottel descendants reunion will be held August 22 at the old Hottel homestead marking two centuries since the 1740 founding. Notables include J Klahr Huddle of the state department and Rev Harry Saum who will address the gathering. A museum exhibit of rare items and an evening festival will raise funds for Keller Cemetery maintenance.
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Johannes Hottel
J. Klahr Huddle
State Department
J. K
Treasury Receipts and Debts Reported for August 16
Treasury data shows receipts of 12.2 million and expenditures of 20.9 million. Gross public debt reaches 43.85 billion with a daily increase of 4.08 million.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Rabbit Meat Good Source Of Proteins
Virginia Tech specialists report domestic rabbit raising has grown into a minor farm industry for meat fur and wool. Rabbit meat provides protein and iron and, after dressing, yields less waste than many poultry.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Monticola Mansion Used in New Motion Picture
The mansion Monticola, owned by Miss Emily Nolting, stands about 35 miles below Charlottesville. The house, designed and built by Thomas Jefferson as a wedding gift for his daughter, was used in the new picture referenced by the title.
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Virginia
Monticola
Emily Nolting
Charlottesville
Thomas Jefferson
Notice to creditors in the Mollie C Barrow estate
Creditors and all persons owing the Estate of Mollie C Barrow are asked to communicate with administrator Strother Grim. The notice requests all debts be presented and settled under the estate administration. August 16, 19, 21, 31 referenced for filing or probate steps.
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Mollie C Barrow
Strother Grim Admr
Mollie C
Thousands Are Routed From Homes By Flood Waters
Floods in northeastern North Carolina left thousands homeless and at least two dead. Jackson and Weldon reported hundreds of refugees with typhoid vaccinations urged, as the Roanoke River crested at 58 feet and relief agencies mobilized. Farm Security Administration lands and nearby farms were flooded forcing about 1000 people to flee in boats.
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Roanoke Rapids
N. C
North Carolina
Jackson
Here
Weldon
Roanoke
Farm Security Administration
Six National Gun Titles Up For Deciding
In Vandalia Ohio the forty first Grand American Trapshoot opens with six national championships at stake. The key issue is whether the Amateur Trapshooting Association´s new 1⅙ ounce shot load will hamper top marksmen while novices see little difference. The change takes effect at the roaring grand for the first time.
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Vandalia
Amateur
Prophecies Behind Four Beasts At Evangelist Rally
Evangelist Percy Manuel outlined biblical prophecies using four beasts to symbolize Babylon Medo Persia Grecia and Rome. He claimed Daniel’s 2400 year timeline aligns with history and predicts future events leading to judgment and Christ second coming. He will discuss the little horn prophecy next, citing Daniel 7 25.
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Percy Manuel
Pe Tacel
Babylon
Medo-Persia
Grecia
Rome
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Manuel
Controversy Aimed to End by Grand American Handicap
The program for this week concludes Friday with the Grand American Handicap. The event is expected to settle the ongoing controversy surrounding recent happenings.
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Wayne King
Baker & Anderson
N. Braddock St
Jackson Tearoom
Hottel
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Bond Brothers
Winchester, VA
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Our
Irestone
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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