Winchester Seeks City Funds for War on Japanese Beetles
A Winchester committee with Frederick County farmers seeks city and county appropriations to spray 30 acres with lead arsenate this winter. Estimated cost is 3000 dollars, with federal trucks possibly assisting near Berryville. Officials warn failure to act could trigger a Japanese beetle quarantine affecting fruit shipments.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
G. T. French
French
North Carolina
Berryville
Health Official To Visit Frederick County Schools
Miss Annie Preston Starling said Elliott B. Graves of the State Department of Health will be in Frederick county on Thursday December 14 to visit the schools. A teachers conference on health activities will be held at the court house at 7 30.
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Annie Preston Starling
Frederick
Elliott B. Graves
State Department of Health
Frederick County
Court House
December weather notes from a Winchester outing
MA Winchester reports December observations during an outing yesterday. Two men fished in a boat amid a stiff breeze. Wasps are unusually active in the woods, nests high on a cliff. Mild winters may follow if wasps build high. Many woodland plants remain protected and unscathed by cold. Robins and wrens appeared around Woodstock, with a possible oriole among feathered visitors. Cardinals, a curiously busy shorebird, and a large shy heron were also noted near Seabeey inlet.
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Woodstock
Wren
Armed Bandit Robs South Loudoun Filling Station
Police lacked clues to a morning robbery at the South Loudoun filling station where a masked assailant demanded cash. The bandit, about 30 to 35 years old, weighed around 160 pounds and wore a brown hat and dark overcoat. He fled after taking $38 and forcing two teens to the restroom. victims alerted the Winchester Hotel nearby. Station owner H. F. Nelson and manager Harry Haines were identified.
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South Loudoun
John Sealock
George Mills
Sealock
Mills
Winchester
H. F. Nelson
Harry Haines
Cleveland Wins WPA Projects to Aid Unemployed
President Roosevelt approved 1 248 991 dollars for three WPA projects in the Cleveland area. Officials said the programs would provide six months of work for more than 14 000 people and ease the acute relief situation. The plan aligns with federal policy to relieve needy workers who cannot work. The move followed a dispute with Ohio Governor Bricker over unmet obligations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cleveland
John Carmody
Federal Works
Rover Giraccate
White House
Cmce
Ohio
Bricker
Public Sale of Furnishings at Turner Fries Home
Furniture and household articles to be sold Friday December 15 at 10 00 am 3 from Winchester on Red Bud Road Terms Cash Mrs Turner Fries. The Yellow Cab line appears in the notice offering sudden service and contact numbers.
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Winchester
Red Bud
Turner Fries
Tragic Car Crash Claims Frank Helsley in Frederick County
Frank A. Helsley aged 34 of Frederick County was killed instantly when hit by a Washington D C driver on Route 7 near Liberty Hall. Police say Helsley was intoxicated and in the road as the other fatality in nearby Warren County followed an automobile crash. An inquest into Helsley’s death was postponed due to the coroner’s schedule.
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Frank A. Helsley
Nain Frederick
Charles W. Shade
Washington, D. C
Liberty Hall
Helsley
Warren
O’ferrell Atkins
Front Royal
Lawrence Pettit
Walter Olmstead
Olmstead
Pettit
James A. Miller
Hatch proposes broader ban on political activity by state workers
Senator Hatch argues Congress should forbid political activity by state employees paid with federal funds. The measure would cover highway department workers, Social Security personnel, and other state officials receiving federal money, with penalties for attempts to influence an employee's vote and relief fund fundraising.
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Washington
Hatch
D-Nm
Congress
State Highway Department
New Mexico
Screen Notables To See Premiere Of Gone With the Wind
Hollywood dispatch notes two chartered planes carrying cinema stars to Atlanta for the Gone With the Wind premiere. Vivien Leigh, David O. Selznick, Laurence Olivier, Olivia de Havilland, and Clark Gable with Carole Lombard and Victor Fleming will travel via Albuquerque Kansas City and St. Louis, arriving Wednesday afternoon.
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Hollywood
Cinemaland
Atlanta
Vivian Leigh
Scarlett
David O. Selznick
Laurence Olivier
Olivia de Havilland
Albuquerque
Kansas City
St. Louis
Clark Gable
Carole Lombard
Victor Fleming
Ranhvilles
Boy Dies of Leukemia in Baltimore
Two year old Billy Boblitz dies in Baltimore after three weeks of treatments for myeloid leukemia. Doctors reported no remission and the illness proved fatal despite efforts to obtain a cure.
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Baltimore
Billy Boblitz
Junior Evening Star Moves to Tuesday Publication
Booster Club notes that the Junior Evening Star will now publish on Tuesdays for the current school year, replacing the previous Monday schedule. The change affects all weekly issues starting this week and continuing each week thereafter.
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Junior Evening Star
Evening Star
Eat Agistas
Tax Evader Ruth Anderson Pays Fine in NYC
Ruth Anderson leaves a New York City court after paying a 25 fine for bringing sixteen unstamped cigarette cartons from New Jersey. The judge calls it illegal sales tax evasion and flags a forthcoming fight over state trade barrier validity.
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Ruth Anderson
New York City
New Jersey
Labor Board Probing Begun By House Group
The House investigation of the National Labor Relations Board opened on Capitol Hill with evidence that member William Leiserson sought to oust secretary Nathan Witt. Witt listened as board minutes were read showing Leiserson stating Witt was not qualified for the secretary post.
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Washington
House
National Labor Relations Board
Capitol Hill
William Leiserson
Nathan Witt
Witt
Leiserson
Patent Rights To Be Investigated
The Justice Department called for a general investigation into patent rights and broadened its anti trust drive by filing a civil suit against 13 glassware firms and 103 officials. The complaint alleges two firms control 97 percent of a 160 million dollar annual glass container market through patent licensing.
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Washington
Justice Department
Toledo
Ohio
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Hartford-Empire Company
Connecticu
New York
Department
Death Summons Mrs H Adams in Baltimore
Mrs Helen Lee Adams aged 19 wife of James Adams died after a protracted illness in Salines morning. Funeral will be from the Baltimore home Wednesday with interment in the city. Survived by husband infant Virginia Lee Adams mother Mrs Harold Morgan formerly Miss Helen Doran of this city sister Miss Gloria Weeks and brother John R Weeks of Baltimore. This marks the third death in Mrs Russell’s family circle in recent months.
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Helen Lee Adams
James Adams
Salinces
B. E. Russell
South Cameron Street
Baltimore
City
Gloria Weeks
John R. Weeks
Adams
Russell
Ski Scouts Reach Near Russian Border Amid Front Activity
Helsinki dispatch notes Finnish ski scouts slipping through lines toward Russian occupied Rautu and Valkjärvi about 18 miles from the border. Guerrilla warfare continues on the Karelia front with Finns countering, while naval duels occur in the Gulf of Finland. The capital remained quiet with shops open and Olympic postmarks in use.
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Helsinki
Karelian
Rautu
Valkjarvi
Gulf of Finland
Raise 365 In First Week Of T B Seal Drive
The first week of the tuberculosis drive raised 365.52 dollars from the sale of Health Bonds and tuberculosis Seals. Mrs D W Ritenour announced the local committee begins 1940 with six patients in the sanatorium and has borrowed funds for treatment. Seals purchased support one day hospital care per sheet. additional seals can be bought at Moling & Cathers Christmas Seal headquarters.
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D. W. Ritenour
Moling & Cathers
Bette Davis Wins Divorce From Harmon Nelson
Los Angeles December 11 report says screen star Bette Davis and Harmon O Nelson, a New York advertising man, have finalized their divorce. Court filings indicate dissolution of marriage and related custody or support matters.
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Los Angeles
Bette Davis
Harmon O O. Nelson
New York
Coonskin Capture and Cottage Fire Reported in Rock Enon
Ray Pangle Harry Ford and Roy Kern captured a 21 pound raccoon in Rock Enon after a tense tree chase. Game Warden Charles T. Levi checked a Strasburg hunter’s license nearby. Laurence Castleman lost his Castleman s Ferry cottage to a fire, leaving only a chimney and temporary shelter for him and 68 year old John William Guinea Moreland.
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Ray Pangle
Harry Ford
Roy Kern
Laurence Castleman
Castleman’s Ferry
John William
Guinea” Moreland
Castleman
Soviet Protest Over Blockade Ties Finland Conflict to Germany Aid
Moscow reports Soviet Russia protests Great Britain's blockade as an attempt to strangle Germany. Stalin’s government says Britain’s action is unprecedented and reserves right to seek compensation for losses. Frontline notes say Russian forces advance into northern Finland near Kuolajarvi while weather limits air activity. German arms to Finland amid rumors are questioned by Stockholm reports and German broadcasts deny supplying arms.
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Moscow
Russia
Finland
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Kuolajarvi
United States
U.S
S. R
Air Force
Stockholm
London
British Baptism of Fire in Saar Region Patrol Actions
Paris reports heavy German patrol activity on the western front with action in the Saar near the British held sector. British and French patrols engaged raiders reaching French posts but were repulsed. German high command only said nothing to report.
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Paris
Saar
Army High Command
Court Rules On Wire Tap Cases
The Supreme Court outlawed in federal criminal trials all evidence obtained by wire tapping. Justice Roberts overturns three New Yorkers convictions for mail fraud citing intrastate and interstate wire tapping protections. Justice Frankfurter notes the burden lies on the accused to prove unlawful wire tapping.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Roberts
Frankfurter
Syphilis Leading Cause of Death Editorial
A first in a series examines the public attitude toward syphilis as a major mortality factor. The piece appears on page 4 column 1 and aims to inform readers.
Six Vessels Lost By British In War Action Report
British losses include the minesweeper Ray of Hope and five merchant ships totaling over 27 thousand tons. Willowpool sank after a mine. four overdue ships Ash Sea Newton Beech Trevanion Huntsman presumed lost. King George VI visited front lines as Tommies engaged the enemy for the first time in 100 days.
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London
Great Britain
Willowpool
Ash Sea
Newton Beech
Trevanion
Huntsman
George VI
Maginot Line
Record Breaking Mail Volume In Local Post Office
Local post office reports unprecedented mail volume with monthly receipts higher than 1938. Postmaster W Nelson Page urges residents to observe mail rates during the next two weeks and avoid 3 cent cards for local greetings. Christmas messages cannot use the lower rate.
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W. Nelson Page
the Star
League asks Soviet Russia to accept mediation in Finnish conflict
In Geneva the League of Nations Assembly urged Soviet Russia to accept mediation in the Finnish Russian dispute and to reply within 24 hours. The Finnish appeal for support prompted the proposal, adopted unanimously, to seek Moscow’s acceptance.
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Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Soviet
Russia
Sweden
R. A. Butler
Butler
Géneval
Moscow
J Alan Maphis Receives Honor At Veterans Legion Luncheon
J Alan Maphis supervisor of higher underwriting at D B Bethune agency received a gold pin and certificate for 20 years of service at a Veterans Legion luncheon in Washington. He was elected commander of the local post and is a Virginia native and University of Virginia alumnus.
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Veterans Legion
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Washington, D. C
J. Alan Maphis
D. 8
Washington
Program of Columbia
Chartered Life Underwriters
District of Columbia *Life Underwriters Association
Finnish Forces Push In Northern Finland In War Update
War highlights report Finnish troops penetrate into northern Finland as they advance on multiple fronts. British blockade of German exports sparks protest while Washington grants Finland 10 million in non military credits. Berlin claims two British tankers sunk in the English Channel. Paris notes increased patrols on the Western Front.
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Ae. Tustin
Finland
Berlin
Germany
English Channel
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South Loudoun Establishment
TTT
Yellow Cab
Phor
Frank Helsley
Route 7
Nephew Said
Luekemia
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House Group
Department of Justice
H. Adams
Mr. and
Pede Rifioren
Henry McKee
Picca St
Charles T. Levi
Clarke County
Raymond Ryman
Strasburg
League
Litvinoff
Red Army
Supreme Bench
Taxi—Rhone
Charles Hodge
France
Page
Durolf Holsti
Jakob Surits
Winchester Native
Pfinnish
Western Front
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