Dewey Enters GOP Presidential Race in New York
Thomas E. Dewey formally declares for the Republican nomination, signaling readiness to campaign in New York. He thanks party leaders for support, pledges to fight, and stresses faith in the nation and in stable government while avoiding campaigns in states with strong rival candidates.
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Dewey
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
J. Russell Sprague
Nassau County
Republican Party
Michigan
Vandencere
Kenneth Simpson
Elks To Hold Service Sunday
Francis Perrott, Maryland secretary, will lead an Elks memorial service at the Elks Home at 2 30 pm Sunday. Exalted Ruler Dr R B Kerlin and officers will open the ceremony with prayer by Rev Robert B Nel, then address by Mr Perrott. Two Winchester Lodge members died in the past year. public invited.
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Francis Perrott
Winchester Lodge
R. L. Funk
Robert Barr
Perrott
Frederick Lodge
Frederick Md
Frederick Kiwanis Club
Frederick Cotillion Club
Georgetown School of Law
Yale School of Law
Lawrence C. Hollis
W. Ralph Pifer
Edwin T. Snider
Roosevelt Calls Russia Finland War A Profound Shock
President Roosevelt condemned Russia's invasion of Finland as a profound shock and a threat to self government. He urged Russia and Finland to pledge not to bomb civilians and unfortified cities, warning of the spread of force and its danger to small nations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Russia
Finland
United States
Virginia Home Agent Workers Association Leader Attends National Conference
Madeline Blair Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent and President of the Virginia Home Agent Workers Association will represent the group at the National Extension Agents Conference in Chicago from December 3 to 8 and will also attend the National 4-H Club Congress, both meetings running concurrently.
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Madeline Blair
Frederick County
Virginia Home Agent Workers Association
Extension Agents
Chicago
Christmas Seal Sale Underway in Winchester and Frederick County
The Christmas Seal sale begins today in Winchester and Frederick County. Proceeds fund anti tuberculosis efforts and medical aid for those unable to obtain care, restoring health and potentially saving lives. The cost is small and the returns immeasurable in money.
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Winchester
Frederick County
New House Destroyed in Morning Fire near Front Royal
A new brick dwelling on the John Marshall Highway near Front Royal, home to Everett L. Molden of Winchester, was destroyed by fire discovered about 6:30 this morning. The Front Royal volunteer fire department responded promptly. the building was insured. The report notes continued coverage on page 7 and mentions local sales notices from P. Klompus and Lovett's Shoe Store.
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John Marshall Highway
Front Royal
Everett L
Ed” Molden
Winchester
Bingo Evening At Peoples Drug Store
Patrons gather for nightly bingo at Peoples Drug Store with games running from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. House prizes and friendly competition space provided, encouraging community participation each evening.
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Peoples Drug Store
Old Oeew
Acquittal Question in Fauquier Cassini Tar and Feather Case
Ian Montgomery admitted leading the June 25 assault on Igor Cassini, a Washington columnist, as jurors weigh whether one or more defendants committed the attack. Colin Montgomery and Alexander Calvert deny involvement while closing arguments begin.
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Warrenton
J. R. H. Alexander
Fauquier County
Igor Cassini
Ian Montgomery
Cassini
Washington
Colin Montgomery
Alexander Calvert
Montgomery
United States
County Man's Sister Killed
Alfred W. Doggett returned to Stephens City after funeral services for his sister Miss Emma Doggett 73 killed in a brutal beating at her Brandy area home the night of November 24. The house was ransacked and money stolen. she was found by neighbors' children the next morning.
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Stephens City
Alfred W. Doggett
Culpeper
Emma Doggett
Brandy
Doggett
Basil Doggett
Miss Dog
Fire Rips Through Milford Business District
Swiftly spreading flames damaged five buildings in Milford's main business section early today causing estimated damage of $200,000. Fire officials reported the blaze started in the block and rapidly spread, prompting evacuations and firefighting from multiple companies.
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Milford
Del
Roosevelt says no immediate power emergency for nation
President Roosevelt stated there is no current emergency in the U S electric power supply and no need for stand by steam plants since war isn’t planned. he said the main issue is creating connecting links between large private power systems to allow cross regional shipments, with private funding or federal lines via Jesse Jones if Wall Street funds are unavailable.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Wall Street
Jesse Jones
King George VI to Broadcast Christmas Message
London officials announced King George VI will address the British empire with a Christmas day broadcast. The message from the king will be carried across the empire in a coordinated effort.
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London
George VI
Russian Tanks Wrecked in Finnish Border Fighting
Finnish reports say 16 Russian tanks were destroyed today by gunfire or mines in fierce fighting along Finland's southeastern border. The action occurred near Helsinki as forces exchange heavy shelling and advance or retreat under the winter siege.
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Helsinki
Finland
Steamer Dalryan Sinks After Mine Explosion
The se steamer Dalryan of 4558 tons struck a mine and sank off England's southeast coast. The crew was rescued.
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London
Dalryan
England
Norway Says No Basis for Soviet Territorial Demands
Oslo reports that the Norwegian foreign office dismissed rumors that Soviet Russia had made territorial demands on Norway as without foundation.
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Oslo
Russia
Norway
Finnish Foreign Minister’s Daughter Hurt in Raid
Reports from Helsinki say Patricia Erkko, 17, daughter of Finnish Foreign Minister Elias Erkko, was injured in a Russian air raid on Helsinki yesterday.
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Copenhagen
Helsinki
Patricia
Elias Erkko
Dutch official and spouse held on espionage charges
In The Hague an official from the ministry of social affairs his wife and an official from the ministry of economics were arrested on suspicion of espionage for a foreign power. Names not released.
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the Hague
Netherlands
Ministry of Social Affairs
Ministry of Economics
Romeo Lowther Defeated by Balcony Guard and Dogs
New York December 1 A stalwart detective stands beneath the balcony of Eileen Juliet Herrick to foil broker George Romeo Lowther the third from seeing his lady on Long Island His attempt to scale the walls ends as dogs bark and he retreats Earlier Eileen appears on the balcony and mocks the idea of leaving Her parents have fought a habeas corpus case to gain right for him to court her a ten day truce has expired and Lowther vows further action Mrs Herrick says Eileen is twenty and free to marry though she resists being prisoner
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New York
Eileen
Juliet) Herrick
George
Romeo) Lowther
Herrick
Long Island
Romeo
Ee Lowther
Turkey and Oyster Dinner at Burnt Factory Church
Turkey and oyster dinner scheduled at Burnt Factory Church on December 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plates priced at 50 cents. Proceeds to church fund.
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Burnt Factory Church
Armstrung Co.: Weatherstripping and Caulking Estimate
E W Armstrong Co offers metal weatherstripping and caulking for windows and doors with estimates by calling 639. Located at 39 E Piccadilly St. Includes date-like codes from the magazine. Millers Drug Store noted with various codes.
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E. W. Armstrong CO
E. Piccadilly St
Fine farm with orchard and alfalfa near Winchester
Fine farm on the main road within four miles of town offers apple and peach orchards and best alfalfa. Dwellings and outbuildings in place. Terms reasonable. Contact 389 or see R. T. Bryarly at 137 N. Loudoun St, Winchester, Va. (11-29, 12-1-1p-21)
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R. T. Bryarly
Loudoun St
Winchester
Public Auction of Securities at Court House
Public auction announced for Saturday December 2 at 12 noon. Offered are two 5 percent serial notes of National Fruit Products Company each $100 due October 1 1941, twenty shares of Victor Products Company Class A and two shares of George Washington Hotel preferred. Dunn and Duvall, auctioneers.
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Court House
National Fruit Products Company
Victor Products Company
George Washington Hotel
Dunn & Duvall
Pronunciation Guide For Finnish Names From AP
A Finnish official at the New York Public Library provides a pronunciation guide for Finnish names. Examples include Petsamo, Karelia, Viipuri, Turku, Helsinki, Linniharmri, Eljas Erkko, Aimo Cajander, Gustave Mannerheim, and Kyoesti Kallio with phonetic renderings.
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Associated Press
New York Public Library
Petsamo
Pet’samo
Karelia
Lee Ah
Viipuri
Turko
Helsinki
Liiniharmri
Lee Nee Hom’ Ree
Eljas Erkko
Jas
Air’ Mo
Aimo Cajander
Ee ‘Mo
Gustave Mannerheim
Gustave Mon’ Ner—Haim
Kyoesti Kallio—Kuhrr
Deer Season Opens In Shenandoah County
A three day deer season starts in Shenandoah County with west of the Valley pike open and east closed for propagation. Early reports call deer numbers fairly plentiful and wardens estimate about 150 deer in the George Washington National Forest area. The season runs through Monday.
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Shenandoah County
George Washington National Forest
F. W. Pingley
Shenandoah
Bath County
Finnish Fleet Leaves Capital in Bombardment Reports
A Reuters dispatch from Helsinki says the Finnish fleet departed Helsinki as Hangoe a southwestern coast stronghold was bombed thrice by Red army planes. Ig Viipuri seaport was in flames and a hospital at Imata north of Viborg was struck. Soviet shells hit the Abo seaport, and Petroso Arctic city and south coast islands Seitskaer and Tytaskaer were set afire.
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London
Reuters
Helsinki
Hangoe
Viipuri
Imata
Viborg
Abo
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Arctic
Petsamo
Seitskaer
Tytaskaer
Finland
Gulf of Finland
Russaroe
Kotka
Turku
Pineland
200 Americans Seek Safety in Grankulla Near Helsinki
About 200 Americans Britons and other foreigners found shelter in Grankulla ten miles west of Helsinki as emergency headquarters were set up by U S minister H F Schoenfeld. Washington noted staff moved numerous Americans from Helsinki amid renewed Russian air attacks.
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Helsinki
Grankulla
United States
H. F. Arthur Schoenfeld
State Department
Washington
Finland
Buy Your Bargains P Klompus Goes Out of Business
P Klompus announces a closing sale as the business winds down. Bargains are advertised across items and stock as the store clears inventory.
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P. Klompus
Berryville Notes Highlight Local Hobbyists and Hobbies
Berryville resident W D Wisecarver Sr breeds citrus fruits Exhibits six unusually large lemons. Ralph Triplett of Armel school catches seven Shenandoah river bass averaging about one and three quarters pounds. Coach Norman Ochs at Handley High School praised the bees. Emily McCormick may hold a local record. Traps near her barn catch ten skunks nine opossums and two rats with Mose Williams the trappers feeding on possum feasts.
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W. D. Wisecarver, Sr
Berryville
Tamieata
Ralph Triplett
Peecipel
Armel
Shenandoah
Norman Ochs
Handley High School
SOE
Emily McCormick
South Church Street
Mear A
Mose” Williams
Invasion escalates as Finnish government forms amid bombing
Helsinki reports 30 women and children killed by Russian bombs in the capital raid. Finland forms a new government while Russian forces renew attacks, with Viborg and Kotka heavily bombed and air defenses claiming several downed bombers.
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Helsinki
Finland
Moscow
Viborg
War Highlights Patchy Invasion News From AP Dispatch
Moscow reports Finland invasion delayed sixteen hours and blamed provocations by Finns while the Finnish legation loses passports and telephones. Washington condemns Russia and urges Helsinki to resist with civilians protected as fortified cities face bombardment. Kirkenes reports Petsamo fallen to parachute drops and other towns attacked as refugees flee toward Norway. machine gun fire noted.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Finland
Kirkenes
Petsamo Vee
Arctic
Norway
Roussfire Co Regular Meeting Notice
Rouss Fire Company calls a regular monthly meeting of the company. All members are requested to attend. Special entertainment planned by President M. D. Weaver.
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Rouss Fire Co
Cp. m
M. D. Weaver
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Monthly Meeting
The Serek Zane Pine Co Witte holds a Friday December 1 meeting at 8 p m all members are requested to attend announced by Loryn M Crabill Captain.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Serek Zane Pine Co
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Roup
Francis Petrott
Elks
Maryland
Shepherd
Ed Molden
Warren
Lovett's Shoe
Aubrey Weaver
RFC
Bulletin
Romeo’ Lowther
Juliet
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