President Not Taking Part In Controversial Labor Measure
Senate leaders consider delaying action on all pending anti strike legislation to allow hearings on the Smith bill. Senators McNary Connally Maloney and others debate seizure and mediation options while President Roosevelt stays silent on the measure.
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Washington
McNary
Oregon
Senate
Chamber
McNery
Connally
D-Tex
Maloney
D.conn
McNaary
Roosevelt
D.-Tex
van Nuys
D.-Ind
Hatch
Norris
Ind.-Neb
Austin
R.vt
Judiciary Committee
Thomas
D.-Utah
Hill
D.-Ala
Ellender
D.-La
Taft
Robio) Ball
R.-Minn
Senate Labor Committee
Ball
Byrd
D.-Va
Smith
Winchester council notes on sewage report publish plan
At a Tuesday council meeting a citizen asked about publishing the engineers report on Winchester sewage disposal. Officials say the full report is voluminous and technical, but key statements and recommendations have been published several times. A copy is on file at the city manager's office for study.
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Winchester
Aopy
Ity
May Build 3 Lane Highway From Winchester To Double Tollgate
Kenneth N. Gilpin of the State Highway Commission announced in 1942 plans to survey and seek rights of way for a Route 3 expansion from Winchester to Double Tollgate. The route now carries traffic comparable to Routes 50 and 7, and would require a new alignment to replace its sharp turns. Local funding includes $50 000 for a new bridge over Hogue Creek on Route 522 and $10 900 to straighten and improve Route 50 between Buffalo Lick and its end.
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Kenneth N. Gilpin
State Highway Commission
Winchester
Tollgate
Hogue Creek
Buffalo Lick
Elks To Hold Memorial Rites Sunday at 2
The Winchester Lodge No. 867 B P C E will hold memorial services Sunday at 2 in the lodge room. Rev. R. B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church will speak. R T Bryarly leads, Edwin T Snider reads the roll, and Andrew Bell W Ralph Pifer and Snider serve on the memorial committee.
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R. B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Winchester Lodge
Pub
R. T. Bryarly
Edwin T. Snider
E. Bruce Capper
Carroll S. Smith
L. J. Chandler
Floyd Haines
Robert B. Nelson
Andrew Bell
W. Ralph Pifer
British Destroy Most of Axis Libyan Supplies
The British Mediterranean Fleet reports destroying or damaging over 60 percent of Axis convoys to Libya while Rommel faces shortages of petrol and ammunition. Commodore Edelstein notes that less than 40 percent of Italian-launched convoys reach Libya intact as the French fleet remains largely inactive.
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Libya
J. H. Edelstein
Mediterranean
Italy
Erwin Rommel
Rotary Club To Sponsor Another Lecture Series
The Winchester Rotary Club will sponsor a four lecture Institute of International Understanding starting February 9. Speakers include Dr. Allen D. Albert on Our World Neighbors, F Wilhelm Sollman on Our Neighbors in Europe, Wayne Hanson on Our Neighbors in South America, and Manoah-Leide Tedesco on Our Neighbors Around the Caribbean.
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Winchester Rotary Club
Allen D. Albert
Chicago
Paris
F. Wilhelm Sollman
Wallingford
Europe
Wayne Hanson
Oak Hill
Ill
South America
Manoah-Leide Tedesco
Caribbean
Albert
Rotary International
Minnneapolis Tribune
Sollman
Constitutional Assembly
Weimer
Hanson
Geneva
Soviet Russia
Turkey
Leide-Tedesco
United States
Senators Glass and Byrd back Bell for Norfolk customs post
Senator Glass and Senator Byrd agreed to recommend Alexander H. Bell of Norfolk as collector of customs for the Norfolk district to succeed the late James E. Heath. Bell, a World War veteran in Norfolk’s insurance business, has been active in civic and veterans affairs. Heath died about a month ago.
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Washington
Glass
D-Va
Byrd
Dva
Alexander H. Bell
Norfolk
James E. Heath
White House
Bell
Heath
Bucket Brigade Saves Dwelling At Wadesville
In Wadesville Berryville Virginia at 3 30 this morning a bucket brigade and neighbors prevented a dwelling fire from spreading. Hunt Russell’s home escaped major damage with only a back porch destroyed after the bucket line kept flames in check until firefighters arrived. The blaze started from a bucket of hot ashes placed on the porch last night.
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Berryville
Hunt Russell
Wadesville
John H. Enders
Landon Criticizes Press Campaign In 1936 Campaign Tease
Alf M. Landon told a Topeka convention that the administration controls radio and is waging a campaign to discredit the press. He warned a third term would empower a one party system and curb minority voices amid national crisis.
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Topeka
Eas
Alf M. Landon
Landon
City Council Shields City Budget Data From Public
Editorial argues the council limits public access to city government information to protect deliberations. It cites the council's claim to public confidence and suggests citizens should not seek details or question the budget process. The piece likens the stance to Kipling's verse about not questioning authority.
Sharp Upturn In Draft Inductions Due Next Spring
Washington predicts a sharp upturn in selective service inductions after the holidays as draft boards are called to provide recruits in larger numbers. Authorities aim to accelerate three year enlistment for the air force and related branches. The defense bill seeks about 300,000 more officers and men, with two additional armored divisions planned.
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Edward E. Bombar
Washington
Congress
Grand jury to hear multiple indictments in Loudoun case
In Leesburg Virginia December term of Loudoun county Circuit Court opens with three indictments for murder and one for rape. Paul Bernard Hoback Herbert Porter are charged in the Ward Loveless robbery slaying near Waterford. George Lansdown faces a first degree murder count in a separate shooting. Sam Legions faces a rape charge. Docket includes additional names and witnesses.
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Loudoun County
Commonwealth Attorney
Charles F. Harris
Paul
Bernard Hoback
Bluefield
W. Va
Herbert “Bucky” Porter
Brentwood
Ward Loveless
Washington
Waterford
George Lansdown
H. E. Atkins
Sam Legions
Berryville
Grand
Aubrey Weaver
Porter
Hoback
Pesaneir
Wwinoe
Lea Maid
N. H. Neer
M Utgard
William H
Nazis Open New Onslaught Northwest of Red Capital
German forces push toward Dmitrov as Soviet forces report 4 000 square miles retaken and fighting rages near Volokolamsk and Soletschno ss. Moscow defense sees Red Army tanks and infantry driving Nazis from four points in the Stalinogorsk area. Britain's North African forces fend off Axis attacks near Ed Duda with Gambut base repossessed.
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Red Capital
Associated Press
Russia
Ukraine
Rostov-Donets Basin
Moscow
Klin
Dmitrov
Semeonoshenko
Donets River
Sea of Azov
Mius River
Red Army
Mariupol
Rostov-on-Don
Taganrog
Rostov on-Don
Adolf Hitler
Stalinogorsk
Volokolamsk
Soletschnoss
Britain
Ed Duda
Tobruk
London
Alan Cunningham
Stimson Attacks Publication On Army Plans
Secretary of War Henry Stimson denounced the Chicago Tribune for publishing what he called unfinished production studies for national defense. He warned the papers could aid enemies and embarrass U S defense, insisting the material was not an authorized government program. The Tribune claimed a plan for five million men and total armed forces near ten million.
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Washington
Stimson
Europe
The
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
White House
Roosevelt
Tribune K
Stimson Memo Urges Broad Study of National Emergencies
A typed memorandum shows Secretary Stimson urging an American general staff to study every conceivable emergency and how to meet it. He rejects publicizing confidential studies to enemies and declines to confirm a Roosevelt-directed survey to defeat Hitler. Also noted: a bingo ad and a property sale listing for 19 West Cork Street, to be sold noon Dec 13 1941.
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Stinson
Stimson
Tribune
Roosevelt
War Secretary
Knox
Hitler
Rhoda C. Anderson
West Cork St
Court House
Britain Sends Notes to Finland Hungary and Romania
London reports that Britain has sent notes to Finland Hungary and Romania as a final effort to stabilize relations with Germany's partners against Russia. Notes were dispatched through U.S. good offices and demanded a reply by today noon. none had arrived by 12:30 p.m. The government would reassess after midnight if no answer is received.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Finland
Hungary
Rumania
Britain
United States
Heavy Rain Sweeps Valley Marks Large 24 Hour Total
The Valley section recorded heavy rain last night with 0 inches noted at Winchester Research Laboratory for the 24 hours ending 8 am. December total reached 1.04 inches and the year 26.05 inches. Reports from other parts of the state show the downpour was general.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Tokyo says U S and Japan aim for peaceful Pacific talks
A Japanese government spokesman stated both nations would continue sincerely to seek a common formula for peace in the Pacific. He warned that without sincerity there is no need to maintain talks and said Washington misunderstood Japan’s fundamental policy.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
Pacific
Washington
Roosevelt Reviews Japan Reply On Indo China Movements
President Roosevelt took personal charge of a document replying to his request for Japan's explanation of troop movements into French Indochina. Tokyo sent two envoys after a 25 minute meeting with Hull, then the document went to the President. Nomura said Japan remains willing to talk, while no public details were released.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Japan
Tokyo
Hull
State Department
White House
Kichisaburo Nomura
German Major Wounded by Cyclist Shot in Paris
A German major was seriously wounded by two pistol shots from a cyclist in the Rue De Seine in the Latin Quarter Paris near Boulevard St Germain. The cyclist escaped, and the attack followed anti-Nazi violence flaring in the area with a German book shop bombed recently.
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Vichy
France
Rue de Seine
Paris
Boulevard St. Germain
Georgia Editors Stand By Guns In Printing News
Wright Bryan, Atlanta Journal editor, told Converse College readers that Georgia editors will not be intimidated by politicians. He criticized Governor Eugene Talmadge, likening him to Huey Long, praised papers resisting his acts, and noted threats to start a competing paper. He recalled the St. Louis Post-Dispatch editor facing contempt jail.
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Sportsnburg
S. C
Georgia
Converse College
Wright Bryan
Atlanta Jornal
Eugene Talmadge
Huey Long
Small
Juny
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Rain Delay Forces 29th Division Tent Packing Dilemma
Morven North Carolina reports say rain delays the 29th Division as it considers packing wet tents for Fort Meade or leaving a detail to strike tents after rain ends. Only the 116th Infantry from Virginia reportedly packed tents and shipped them dry. The Sixth Army Corps convoy moved through Winchester in downpour as heavy equipment rode on trucks. Local observers note Congressman Smith and CIO leader John L. Lewis, both living in Alexandria Virginia.
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Morven
N. C
Fort Meade
116Th Infantry
Valley of Virginia
Sixth Army Corps
Winchester
Smith
House of Representatives
John L. Lewis
CIO
Alexandria
Nothing Definite Decided Special Envoy Comments
Special Envoy Saburo Kurusu said nothing definite had been decided and declined to discuss details of the communication given to Hull. President Roosevelt said he consulted with Hull before his meeting with Japan's negotiators and invited Hull to report back at a luncheon in the White House. Japan’s reply, delivered by No mura and Kurusu, addressed Roosevelt’s request for an explanation of massing troops in French Indo China but did not provide an accompanying answer to Hull’s note of November 26.
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Saburo Kurusa
Hull
Roosevelt
Japan
Pacific
Saburo Kurusu
Indo-China
Kichisaburo Nomura
Kurusu
Rouss Fire Co to Hold December Meeting
The Charlie Rouss Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening December 5 at 8 o'clock. Special entertainment by the Snapp Brothers, local radio entertainers. All members urged to attend. Signed M. D. Weaver, Pres.
Willis' Bicycle Shop Holiday Gift Stock Ad
Bicycles for Christmas from Willis' Bicycle Shop Yale ley offers the finest and largest stock of bikes for gifts. The ad highlights a broad selection for holiday shoppers and emphasizes superior variety and value.
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Yaleley
Willis’ Bicycle Shop
Bingo at Sarah Zane Fire Hall Set for Dec 4
Tonight at 8 30 p m the Bingo event at Sarah Zane Fire Hall offers 20 games with 20 prizes and a door prize of 100. Proceeds likely support hall activities.
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Sarah Zane Fire Hall
Thurs
Sarah Zane Fire Co. Monthly Meeting Notice
The Sarah Zane Fire Co. will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening December 5 at 8 p.m. All members are required to attend. Capt. Loryn M. Crabill presides.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Loryn M. Crabill
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