Urges Democrats To Be Harmonious In Campaign
APPOMATTOX August 24 State Senator William M. Tuck of Halifax urged a mass meeting of Appomattox County Young Democrats to unite during the approaching campaign. He praised Democratic tradition and party unity, noted the value of frank discussion, and emphasized turning out the full Democratic strength in November for national state and district tickets. He lauded Byrd Drewry and the national party, praised social and economic measures, and warned Republicans remain the old party.
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Appomattox
William M. Tuck
Halifax
Appomattox County
Democratic Party
Democratic Organization
Tuck
United States Senate
Virginia
Carter Glass
Harry F. Byrd
United States
Byrd
Patrick H. Drewry
Congress
Democratic National Congressional Campaign Committee
Holladay Lake
Young
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
CCC
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Willkie
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Four Dorothys Marry in One Lincoln Day
County Judge Robin Reid notes Cupid's focus as Lincoln issues marriage licenses 643 through 646 in one day. The recipients are Dorothy Glantz Dorothy Ray Dorothy Venter and Dorothy Ossenkop.
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Lincoln
Neb
Pi— Cupid
Dorothys
Robin Reid
Dorothy Glantz
Dorothy Ray
Dorothy Venter
Dorothy Ossenkop
The Boys From Syracuse Opens at Palace Theatre
Nine principals star in Jules Levey’s film version of the stage musical comedy. Allan Jones Rosemary Lane Martha Raye and Joe Penner perform songs under Edward Sutherland direction. The comedy follows two sets of identical twins with laid back farcical adventures.
Local Markets Notice
The Star provides daily market listings with corrections but disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may appear. Readers are advised to verify conflicting prices or details with the listings.
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The
Star
Local Wholesale Market Prices For Patent Brand Feeds
A tidied listing shows prices for Patent Brand feeds in bags of 12 to 98 pounds per barrel with 4.95 to 4.85 per bag ranges and mixed feeds around 1.60 to 1.95 per unit. Live poultry and livestock prices include broilers young roosters and geese with dairy products noted, reflecting a comprehensive market snapshot.
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Viaieaett
Broiler
Daily Crossword Clues Grid Challenge
Complex word puzzle with across and down clues listing terms from foreman to month abbrev. Answers range from verbs to nouns, covering birds, metals, and titles. Puzzle distributed by King Features Syndicate includes standard cryptic style hints and typical newspaper crossword grid.
Lessons From Lafitte Aid Drive On Alien Smugglers
New Orleans August 24. Government officials say lessons from Jean Lafitte and his era help combat alien smugglers along the Gulf coast. Radio patrols and a 500 watt short wave immigration station planned at Tampa will strengthen ties with ashore bases and deter smugglers operating in the bayous.
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Jean LaFitte
New Orleans
Lafitte
Gulf of Mexico
Tampa
Fla
Frank Hornyak
Southearn Patrol
Hornyat
Virginia Farm Income Rises in First Half 1940
Cash farm income for eight South Atlantic states in January to June 1940 rose by 2.184 million dollars from 1939 to 265.175 million, with Virginia reporting 43.865 million. Government payments added 2.556 million in 1940. Other listed states include West Virginia and Pennsylvania. major firms and stock quotes noted.
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Washington
South Atlantic
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Market Quotations and Farm Prices From Baltimore and Chicago
Market notes from Baltimore and Chicago show steady to firm price movements across cattle hogs calves sheep and poultry. Beef and pork trade reflect mixed changes with dryfeds steady and grassers firm, lambs and hogs leading the gains amid cooler demand and steady wholesale demand.
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Baltimore
U. S. Dept
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Market stalls amid war fears on slow trading day
In New York on August 24 the stock market traded in a narrow range amid war news anxiety. Brokers cited weekend uncertainty and cautious selling as the rhythm slowed with widespread apathy. Turnover stayed well under 100,000 shares as top movers included Bethlehem Steel and U S Rubber among others.
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Iept
Shars
Bethlehem Steel
U. S. Rubber
United Aircraft
U. S. Steel
Kennecott
Westinghouse
International Paper
Winchester Apple Blossom Festival valued by many locals
The Inquiring Reporter canvasses Winchester residents on the Apple Blossom Festival. Insurance agent Wilmer Shyrock says it brings more people than any one event. budget manager Dang Gore notes mixed impact for merchants but overall benefits. Thrift Auto’s Coffman supports drawing visitors year round. A N Store’s Dodd highlights hotel and tourist home gains and town exposure. Goodrich Tire’s Fleming is ambivalent about ongoing festival value but sees general interest. used car lot manager Lynn Chapman calls it valuable, drawing crowds and aiding local business.
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Winchester
Star
Wilmer F. Shyrock
Dang” Gore
Buncutter Tire Co
W. R. Coffman
Thrift Auto Store
L. T. Dodd
A & N Store
William R. Fleming
Goodrich Tire Co
Lynn Chapman
Ene
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Stock Market Report
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