Byrd Calls for Senate Committee on Defense Execution
Sen. Byrd of Virginia urged creation of a special Senate committee to oversee the execution of the defense preparedness program. He said delays threaten national security and cited a White House report noting thousands of planes contracted but not yet delivered, with only 343 combat planes ordered in 100 days and some deliveries not until 1941 or 1942. He pressed for definite steps and timely delivery of military aircraft.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
Defense Commissi
Roosevelt
Robert W. Horton
Commission
White House
Horton
Knox and
Stimson
National Defense Advisory Committee
America
Defense Board cites aging planes and funding gaps in air program
The Defense Board told President Roosevelt that today fewer than 2,000 frontline air planes exist, many over two years old. Contracts total 3,916 aircraft for the Army and 2,831 for the Navy as of August 17, with 2,200 aircraft due in late 1940 and 2,500 in early 1941. Expanding production to 36,000 by December 1941 hinges on a $5.008 billion defense appropriation and plant growth. The Army aims to recruit 12,500 flying cadets this year, but only about 7,000 are expected to complete training and receive commissions.
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Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Horton
Senate
Hammer and Tongs
Divorce Suit Filed in Frederick County Virginia
Blanche A. Sisk sues Charles W. Sisk for divorce on desertion after two years. Defendant not a resident of Virginia. Court orders appearance within ten days of publication. Notice to be printed weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and posted at the courthouse. Copies mailed to defendant. August 13, 1940.
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Frederick
Virginia
Blanche A. Sisk
Charles W. Sisk
Winchester Evening Star
Court House
Winchester
J. W. Baker
Raymond E. Perrine
Prisoner Locked In by Slammed Door at Brooklyn Courts
William Colton a cleaner became a prisoner when a rarely used floor door slammed shut in the Brooklyn Criminal Courts Building. He yelled for help as another man across the window told him to sit down. After three hours a clerk finally released him.
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New York
William Colton
Brooklyn Criminal Courts
Colton
Death of W. H. Ridings at 89 in Frederick County
W. H. Ridings aged 89 of Frederick County died last evening from age related complications. Born November 19 1850 he was a lifelong farmer and son of John W. Ridings of Indiana and Maria Funkhouser of Frederick. Survived by five children and a sister. Funeral tomorrow at 10 30 from his residence with Revs Roof and Mitchell officiating. Pallbearers listed. burial at Stephens City.
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W. H. Ridings
Frederick
Mr. Ridings
John W. Ridings
Indiana
Mariah Funkhouser
Frederick County
Crowell Gardner
Luther Snapp
Mr. Helmeck
Norman Carbaugh
Preston Carbaugh
Ashby Spring
Cleve Adams
Stephens City
Navy recruiting visit at Martinsburg post office Friday
A United States Navy recruiter from Martinsburg West Virginia will be at the local post office Friday August 30 between 11 am and 1 pm to interview young men interested in naval enlistment. The Navy offers 52 trades and expands quotas, with eighth grade education now passing the general intelligence test.
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United States Navy
Martinsburg
W. Va
Navy
Public Sale of 92 Acre Dairy Farm in Frederick County Virginia
By authority of a deed of trust from Schuyler Larkin and wife dated September 29 1938 and recorded in Deed Book 177 page 18 the trustee will offer at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia on September 21 1940 at 11 00 A M. The farm lies south of the Winchester and Berryville Turnpike about four miles east of Winchester and contains 92 acres with a brick colonial residence brick barn and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash on the first installment with two deferred payments by bonds at 6 percent interest, or cash if desired. RUSSELL CATHER Trustee I. Brumback Auctioneer. (8-27 9-3 10-31)
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Schuyler Larkin
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
County Court House
Winchester
Winchester and
Berryville
Daniel T. Wood
William McDonald
Russell Cather
Trus Co
I. Brumback
War Today: Luftwaffe’s Preliminaries Face Weather and Invasion Hurdles
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Nazi air supremacy claims as preliminaries end and invasion plans loom. He notes British defense and raids, limited German control of the air, and the looming impact of bad weather and Channel challenges on any cross-Channel invasion.
Pledge Of Good Will Marked Egypt Britain Anniversary
Cairo broadcasts mark the fourth anniversary of the Egypt Britain 20 year alliance. Hafez Pasha warns Italy plots against Egypt and Italy massed forces in Libya. Sir Miles Lampson pledges continued British friendship and a forthcoming counter offensive to defeat Nazism and Fascism.
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Cairo
Egypt
Britain
Hafez Pasha
London
Italy
Libya
Tripoli
Miles Lampson
Judge Rosen Remembered For Heroic War Service
Philadelphia judge Theodore Rosen of the Common Pleas Court died of bronchial pneumonia at Mt. Sinai Hospital. A World War I veteran he lost an arm and sight in one eye and received the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in action. He drew fire to help two officers escape and fell with 19 bullet wounds. He would have turned 45 on September 20 and was married to Esther Katz of Baltimore.
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Philadelphia
Theodore Rosen
Common Pleas Court
Mt. Sina Hospital
Judge Rosen
Estheresi Leer Katz
Baltimore
Scalzo Earns Ring Decision Over Perrin in New Orleans
In New Orleans on August 27, Scalzo the NBA titleholder defeated Jimmy Perrin the Louisiana champion. The decision by the judges was unanimous leaving Scalzo with a clear claim to the world featherweight title behind only Harry Jeffra who is recognized in New York and California.
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New Orleans
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
New York
California
Petey Scalzo
Scalzo
Jimmy Perrin
Louisiana
Legionnaires Back Selectivity for National Defense
Norfolk-August meeting of the Virginia Legion endorses compulsory military training and the pending selective service bill. State leaders urge action, criticize Governor Price over vetoes, and call for anti subversive measures while citing Roosevelt’s push for state laws.
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Norfolk
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
D-Va
Virginia Legionnaires
Congress
Virginia Legion Convention
Train Death Probed In California Jury Investigates
California police probe whether Mrs. Alice Johnson von Herman of Chicago was killed by an eastbound train near Redlands. Her children tell a coroner’s jury she had no reason for suicide and suspect murder. Baggage missing amid the inquiry.
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California
Alice Johnson von Herman
Chicago
Redlands
British Charging To See Air Raids At Wembley
London reports that watching air raids costs sixpence at Wembley, Britain’s large stadium. Spectators are urged to take cover when a warning sounds and contribute to a spitfire defense fund by dropping coins. Nazis shot down are shown on display to raise money.
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported
Treasury daily status lists receipts of 9.18 million dollars and outlays of 26.56 million. Gross debt stands at 43.892 billion dollars, reflecting a daily increase of 37,519.17. The report is dated August 27.
Assembly Soundness Conference Concludes with Speaker and Elections
John H. Elder of Richmond notes the departments surplus is the largest in history. Representative Melinaas of Minnesota will be the principal speaker tomorrow. The final assembly will be held Wednesday morning with the election of officers and the selection of the next convention city.
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Eral Assembly
John H. Elder
Richmond
Melinaas
Minnesota
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