Roosevelt Says Present European Crisis Not Certain To Lead To War
President Roosevelt stated he did not view the current European crisis as certain to bring hostilities. He said Congress would not be called unless war seemed imminent and noted preparedness measures already in place. Britain welcomed his peace appeals but moved toward a tougher war tempo as Mussolini and Italy held silent.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Adolf Hitler
Ignace Moscicki
London
Great Britain
Lord Halifax
Chamberlain
Britain
Poland
Germany
Vittorio Emanuele
Italy
The
Times
Rome
Mussolini
Europe
William Phillips
Royal
French
Winchester silence on Apple name for Wick street stirs curiosity
No suggestions on an Apple name for Wick street have emerged since yesterday though locals favor a name tying to the industry. Evans Products shows off apple drums as sturdy demonstrations. A new hot dog skin feature is announced for picnickers.
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Wick Street
Mussolini
Berlin
Evans Products Company
Mobilization Orders Sent To Commanders
Army officers announced that mobilization day notices were distributed to regular army and National Guard officers. The orders set a reporting point after the M Day proclamation, and reserve officers received questionnaires seeking mobilization availability within 60 days.
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Washington
National Guard
White Hall Adds Grade and District School Changes
The board approved adding a ninth grade at White Hall to extend high school training for rural students. Round Hill sixth graders will attend White Hall this year, while eighth graders from Round Hill will ride to Miller’s. A bus route will pass through Round Hill, Miller, Mount Airy, and Winchester via Cook’s garage. G W Garner was confirmed as Gore High principal replacing Stewart Bell who will go to the University of Virginia. C H Pugate moves to Bryarly succeeding M Swann Jr. Hazel Bowers fills White Hall vacancy. Mary Elizabeth Ebert named Brucetown principal. Mrs Earl Clowser resigns as Miller School primary teacher. position not yet filled.
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Round Hill
Miller's
Millr’s
Miller School
Mount Airy
Winchester
Cook
G. W. Garner
Strasburg High School
Gore High School
Stewart Bell
University of Virginia
C. H. Pugate
Bryarly
M. Swann, Jr
Hazel Bowers
Dorothy Flowers
Mary Elizabeth Ebert
Brucetown
Clowser
Earl Clowser
Leslie D. Kline
British Labor Sends Peace Message to German People
The British Labour Party issued a message to the German people stating that war is near and Britain and France will stand by Poland. It urged the German government to renounce threats and seek a just peaceful settlement of international disputes, insisting Labour would tell the truth to the German people.
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London
British Labor Party
Britain
France
Poland
British press urged to curb war information
British papers were urged by the War Office to refrain from publishing troop movements and tank pictures. The article also notes the D notices of July 11 which ban photos of anti air craft stations and war materials movements, a government tool to block information deemed against national interest.
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London
War Office Today
Apple Market Conference Sees 1935 Parallels in Outlook
Reginald Royston, US Department of Agriculture statistician, outlined Apple Market Conference findings at George Washington Hotel. Growers from 18 states report production up 30 percent since 1929 while prices drop 40 percent. variety notes include Stayman, Winesap, Rome Beauty and Delicious with regional differences.
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Reginald Royston
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
George Washington Hotel
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Royston
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle West
Quicaso
Mr. Royston
Virginia
Frederick County
Republicans To Launch Long Campaign Tour For 1940
Republican Congressional campaign officials plan a three month tour beginning in September to back 1940 House candidates. Chairman Ditter and secretary Venable will visit every promising state except the solid South while denying any presidential bid involvement. Indiana Illinois Ohio Iowa and Kansas report encouraging worker feedback as Hamlin Day rally in Dexter, Maine draws attention with House minority leader Martin to speak.
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Washington
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Rep. Ditter
Pennsylvania
Earl Venable
Solid South
Ditter
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas
Dexter
Hannibal Hamlin
Trustees Sale Notice for South Loudoun Street Business
Trusts announce a sale of a fine South Loudoun Street business property. See sale bill on page 8 for details and bidding procedure.
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Loudoun Street
Orchard Picnic Meeting Near Berryville In Rain Or Shine
An outdoor fruit growers meeting near Rosemont farm, Berryville, may move to the packing shed if rain. The event, organized for Virginia and nearby states, aims to discuss apple industry problems and export prospects amid European uncertainty. Lunch will be boxed. program begins about 1 pm with speakers from Washington, Blacksburg, London, Richmond, and Martinsburg.
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Rosemont
Harry F. Byrd
Berryville
Norfolk and Western Railway
Virginia
Atlantic
England
E. C. Auchter
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
D. C
A. H. Teske
Virginia Polytechnic Institute of Blacksburg
Fred A. Motz
London
Eng
Henry M. Taylor
Richmond
Carrot R. Miller
Appalachian Apples Inc
Martinsburg
W. Va
French Urging Poland to Stay Calm Amid Tensions
Paris reports French officials urge Poland to refrain from actions that could provoke Germany in Poland and to maintain a precautionary stance. They stress no weakening of France’s resolve to support Poland if war comes. In Moscow, orders for the return of the French and British mission have not yet been issued.
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Paris
Poland
Germany
Moscow
Communication With Berlin Is Interrupted
British post office officials said telephonic links to Berlin were cut by a storm and technical problems at 8:25 p m. while cable service faced delays. Paris reported lines between Paris and Berlin were blocked and jammed with official business.
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London
Berlin
Post Office Department
England
Paris
Church Head Calls Britons to Pray for Peace
In a Times letter Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang urges nationwide prayer to avert war and set nations on peaceful paths. He designates Sunday August 27 for special and united acts of prayer that leaders be guided by God and that conflict be resolved peacefully.
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London
The
Times
Cosmo Gordon Lang
Canterbury
Church of England
Poland Rejects Mediation Amid German Demands
Warsaw reports immediate Polish reaction to President Roosevelt’s appeal. Poland appreciates goodwill efforts but says mediation is unlikely while Germany remains armed and aggressive. Soviet persuasion to capitulate peacefully is also dismissed. Poland remains determined not to negotiate under intimidation.
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Warsaw
Poland
Roosevelt
Germany
For Sale Brick 6-Room Semi-Bungalow in Prime Area
Brick 6-room semi-bungalow at 205 W. Pall Mall St. Best residential section. Possession Sept. 15. A. B. Hott, Pine Motor Co. 8-228&25-1p-21.
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Hott
Pine Motor Co
Evans Drum production invites orchardists to inspect plant
Evans Products Company will begin high gear production of the Evans Drum a new bushel container. Apple producers and buyers are invited to visit the plant at the fairground property where output will ramp up as materials arrive. W M Brockenbrough invites fruit men at marketing events to see demonstrations of drum manufacture and strength tests.
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Evans Products
Apple
Evans Products Company
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Harry F. Byrd
Rosemont
Britain Signs Pact Pledging Aid To Poland
London August 25 Britain and Poland sign a mutual aid pact at the foreign office announced by Lord Halifax and Count Edward Raczy nski. The eight article agreement binds each to immediate support if the other is attacked and to assist if a European power threatens independence. The move follows a prior provisional agreement from Bech’s London visit and aims to deter German skepticism.
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London
Great Britain
Poland
Foreign Office
Lord Halifax
Poressor
Edward Raczynski
United Kingdom
Jozef Beck
House of Commons
Germany
Britain
City Manager and Officials Job Applications Sought
Notice invites qualified individuals to apply in writing for City Manager Police Magistrate Meat and Milk Inspector or Janitor of the City Hall. Applications must be submitted to the City Manager's office on or before Tuesday September 5th.
Peace talks on Poland border hinge on eleventh hour capitulation
London reports Sir Neville Henderson to report to Lord Fairfax after talks with Adolf Hitler. Berlin cites renewed peace talk amid Polish frontier mobilization and German efforts to pressure Poland via the Soviet envoy in Warsaw. Germany may delay military action, with high level meetings among Hitler Ribbetrop Goering and Keitel continuing.
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Neville Henderson
Berlin
London
Lord Fairfax
Poland
Great Britain
France
Germany
Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hermann Goering
Keitel
Warsaw
Russia
Japan
Turkey
Britain
Wanted to find home for brindle bull type dog
Wanted to find owners or good home for a beautiful young female brindle bull type dog. Collar present, no license. Apply at once. Phone 41 or 1182.
Winchester Waste Collection Bids Sought by Septembers First
Notice for bidders to submit garbage and refuse collection bids to the city manager in Winchester by September 1. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
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Winchester
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