Senate moves to approve largest revenue bill in history
Washington lawmakers push to pass a $3.672 billion revenue bill next week. The proposal raises taxes across the board, adds nuisance levies on autos saxophones bulbs and washing machines, and cuts personal exemptions to bring 6 million more people into the income tax. Sen Johnson and Sen George defend the measure as unfortunate but necessary to share the burden.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Finance
Treasury
House
Johnson
D.-Col
George
D.-Ga
Many Transports Lost By Russians In Evacuations
Berlin reported German high command said 43 to 82 Russian transports were sunk in the Gulf of Finland as the evacuation of Tallinn continued. The Baltic fleet losses included one cruiser, four destroyers, nine minesweepers and three patrol boats, with additional ships heavily damaged.
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Berlin
Gulf of Finland
Tallinn
Baltic
Adolf Hitler
High Command
Leningrad
Red Army
Estonia
Kronstandt
Dagoe
Oesel
Gomel
Sunny Skies Draw Record Crowd At Orchard Meeting
Perfect weather drew about 2000 people to the annual orchard picnic of fruit growers in Virginia and nearby states. Senator Byrd hosted at Rosemont farm near Berryville Clarke county as visitors toured the orchard packing house and cooling plant and discussed cultivation, spraying, and next season prices.
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Virginia
Hartry F. Byrd
Rosemont
Berryville
Clarke County
Mansion House
Colling
Byrd Orchard
Norfolk and Western Railway
Young Democrats Advocate Strong Foreign Policy
Roanoke Va August 30 The resolutions committee of the Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia approved a measure urging a strong U S foreign policy and a publicity blackout against Senator Burton Wheeler and Charles Lindbergh. A second resolution urged President Roosevelt to take over and run any defense production plant when needed.
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Roanoke
United States
Burton K. Wheeler
Charles A. Lindbergh
Young Democratic Clubs of
Virginia
Roosevelt
Women increasingly fill service roles as war shifts labor needs
The piece argues that experience is valued across ages and notes women succeeding as bank runners and gas station attendants during wartime. It raises questions about postwar employment and suggests defense work shapes future job markets. Readers are directed to a location near Berkeley Springs and a path to a mountain view.
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Henry
Hitler
Europe
Asia
Cacapen
Berkeley Springs
Cacapon
Doctors Put Off Removing Bullet From Laval After Relapse
Pierre Laval’s condition showed a slight rally with a 38.6 C temperature reported then. Doctors held off a risky operation to extract the bullet near his heart as his state improved, though danger remains for at least 24 hours. Eight men, including an Dutch count, were executed in Paris as Laval’s shooting spurred anti occupation actions. Colette, Laval’s would-be assassin, reportedly joined a new anti Bolshevik legion to create a shooting opportunity.
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Laval
Tonitis
Paris
Count Henri
New Legion
New
Russia
Paul Colette
RAF Prisoner Appeals for Food Parcels via Red Cross
Flying Officer J C W Bushell RAF, shot down over Germany, requests periodic food parcels from American clubs through the Red Cross. He notes childhood ties to Winchester and a college period there. Mayor Anderson says efforts will seek to arrange parcel forwarding and cost reimbursement.
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Germany
American Red Cross
Kriegsgefangenenpost
J. C. W. Bushell
Winchester
Eng
America
U. S. Red Cross Organization
RAF
Anderson
Landon Attacks Effort to Smother Debate at Sparks Picnic
Alf M. Landon, 1936 Republican nominee, accused an effort to smother political debate in the nation. He spoke at the Sparks community picnic criticizing current policies and neutrality, and said he would credit the President for masterly statesmanship if specific promises are kept.
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Sparks
Eas
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Sun Time Remains Rural Time In Frederick County
Rural Frederick County holds to sun time with roosters as clock and minimal shifts from daylight saving. Some farms use two clocks, one standard and one daylight time, causing early starts and busy farm days. After September 28 Eastern Standard Time will rule again unless changes occur.
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Frederick County
Frederick Clubened
Blacksburg
Flag of Finland Reclaims Viipuri in World War II
Helsinki reports Finnish flags over Viipuri after a final assault that broke the Russian ring around the Karelian capital. Three Russian divisions were defeated as Finnish troops entered the city while fire brigades battled fires and efforts to save key railway supplies continued. Senator Byrd spoke on stabilizing orchard industry.
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Helsinki
Finland
Viipuri
Viipuri Bay
Leningrad
Senator Byrd
Axis Still Need Raw Materials
Rome reports discussions in Mussolini Hitler talks focus on supplies for the war. Oil and other key materials remain scarce while Italy pledges manpower to the Russian front as part of Axis support.
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Rome
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Fuehrer
Pne
Germany
Italy
Wright Nominated for State Young Democratic Clubs Leader
Richard S. Wright Jr of Woodstock and Strasburg was nominated by H F Byrd Jr of Winchester for state president of the Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia. Wright’s election assurance was led by John Whitacre as vice chairman and Dorothy Rice as secretary for the Seventh district. Kenneth Leith of Amherst was elected chairman.
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Roanoke
Richard S. Wright, Jr
Woodstock and Strasburg
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester
Young Democratic Clubs of
Virginia
Wright
John Whitacre
Dorothy Rice
Kenneth Leith
Amherst
Virginia group backs Roosevelt Churchill plan and Atlantic lifeline
A committee approved a foreign policy resolution endorsing the eight point program by Roosevelt and Churchill, urging military buildup, continued Atlantic support to Britain, and acceptance of De Gaulle’s African base offer. It urged pressure on Japan, praised Virginia's delegation for theSelective Service Act vote, and predicted federation of…
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Charles Moses
Appomattox
Darden, Tuck and Staples
Virginia
Roosevelt
Churchill
Britain
de Gaulle
Dakar
Azores
Cape Verde Islands
Hitler
Japan
Laundry Worker and Nephew Burned in Laundry Explosion
Cletus Triplett, a soldier, and his aunt Mrs. Mabel Triplett were badly burned at the Winchester Steam Laundry when gasoline used to clean a washing machine ignited fumes after Triplett returned from an army camp. The blaze, sparked by a cigarette, prompted quick firefighting and hospital treatment. four local fire companies responded.
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Cletus Triplett
Mabel Triplett
South Kent Street
Winchester
A. H. Jackson
Triplett
Jackson
Treasury Receipts and Debt Daily Update
Treasury data shows August 30 figures with receipts of 10.44 million dollars and expenditures of 62.01 million. Gross debt stands at 50.64 billion, reflecting an increase of 101.4 million from the previous day.
Iran Resistance Is At An End
Reports from Iran indicate that resistance to British and Russian occupation has ceased nationwide. A British-placed communiqué from Simla said areas under troops are returning to normal after a four day show of resistance led by Iranian Premier Ali Faranghi.
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Simla
India
Iran
Tony
Ali Faranghi
British Told To Quit Japanese Empire Speedily
The British embassy announced a ship would be arranged to evacuate British subjects from Japan. About 1,000 Britons across the empire may leave at the first opportunity, with consular contact to arrange departures. Details on the ship and route were not disclosed.
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Tokyo
Japan
Great Britain
United States
British Empire
Virginia Woolen Company Awarded 125 Thousand Overcoating Contract
From the Office of Production Management confirmation was received today that the Virginia Woolen Company won a contract for Melton cloth over coating valued at 125 950 dollars. Local mill officials say the award was made several weeks ago.
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Office of Production Management
Virginia Woolen Company
Melton
Labor Day Traffic Plans and Speed Limit Orders
Mayor Larrick of Middletown says a full time officer will be on duty for Labor Day weekend as speeds are cut on state vehicles to 45 mph for cars and 35 mph for trucks under a 1940 act. Second Lieutenant Glenn Seabright of the 116th Virginia Infantry is promoted to First Lieutenant and spends Labor Day weekend at home. Numerous travelers, including service members, crowd highways and buses as Labor Day furloughs begin. The Winchester secretary Russell Potts notes almost 60 organizations used The Park playground for picnics in the past three years, with facilities open in September.
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Larrick
Middletown
Glenn Seabright
Co. I/ 116th Virginia Infantry
Fort Meade
Lieut. Seabright
Army
U. S
Seaboard
Gov. Price
Anderson
The
Old Dominion
Russell Potts
Winchester
Nee
Reds Claim They Are Continuing to Hold Tallinn
Moscow reports Tallinn remains in Soviet hands while Germans claim Gulf of Finland capture. Front reports indicate a stiff Soviet offensive near Moscow with 10 000 casualties. Battles stall center on the front as trenches and mines prowl west of the capital.
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Tallinn
Moscow
Tass
Gulf of Finland
Red Army
Izgvestia
Luftwaffe
Nev
Gomel
Soviet Information Bureau
Red Air Forces
Notice from Sonia Nat Fruit Prod Co
Notice indicates a notice from Sonia Fruit Production Company dated August 20, 1910 10t. The fragment lists a concerned party or action related to the firm for a local public or business matter.
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Sonia Nat
Special Attention Advertisers and The Star Labor Day Note
The Evening Star announces no fishing on Labor Day Monday 1941. Special Attention advertisers reminded of the holiday closure.
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