Secret War Debate Opens in Commons Under Tight Security
London report describes a one day secret debate on munitions with sound proofed doors and restricted staff in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Chamberlain summoned the session at opposition request, with ministers outlining Britain’s war production and large orders. Royal Air Force patrols maintained vigilance over Heligoland Bight.
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London
House of Commons
Chamberlain
David Fe
Britain
Edward Leslie Burgin
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Helgoland Bight
Finding Of Guns Triggers 1877 Riot Echoes In Baltimore
In Baltimore the discovery of six five old flintlock Springfield rifles dating 1832 to 1840 in a second story recreation room at the Eastern Police Station sparks recall of the 1877 B and O Railroad riots. Desk Lieutenant Margereth notes the weapons are in pristine condition and recalls older officers mentioning they aided police in the riots where ten died and many were wounded.
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Baltimore
Eastern
Henry J. Margereth
Personal Crisis Reports After Killing Friend in Elizabethtown
County Detective Frank Ritz reported Scoutmaster Daniel Hackett aged 29 accidentally killed 15 year old Norval Harrison while both examined a .22 rifle at Hackett's home before shooting himself. The pair were inseparable companions, and the tragedy occurred as they prepared for a hunting trip.
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Elizaeth
Frank Ritz
Daniel Hackett
Norval Harrison
Ritz
Hackett
Sorrow and Advice on a Young Bride’s Burden
A reader essay laments teen marriage and its strain on families. Miss Chatfield counsels a bewildered young wife to seek parental guidance, work with her husband, and help in law household chores while addressing the marital fault line. The column promises private advice for unsuited letters.
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Miss Chatfield
Immigration Quota System Scrutinized by War Refugees
Washington reports on how refugees fleeing Europe distort the national origins quota. Italy and Sweden show sharp cuts while England and other nations underperform against quotas. In 1939 83,000 immigrants entered, about 63,000 from Europe, with Jews and Germans forming the largest single group and Poland and Czecho Slovakia supplying hundreds.
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Washington
Europe
Congress
United States
Czecho-Slovakia
Italy
England
Scotland
Wales
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Greece
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Germany
Frederick youth sentenced in break in case
Herman Clark, 19, of Frederick county, received a year on the State Farm today by Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner. Clarke and two minors faced breaking and entering charges for an outbuilding on Eugene Chiles's premises at Vaucluse. The two boys were sent to the State Industrial School. Clark also paid a $100 fine and costs.
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Herman Clark
Frederick County
A. J. Tavenner
Clarke
Eugene Chiles
Vaucluse
Clark
Claims A Prior Right On Bottles
George N. Mas of Richmond sues Owens-Illinois Glass Company over alleged patent like designs for stubby and steinie beer bottles claimed to have been designed before 1933. He seeks an accounting and one cent per bottle from all manufacturers in the Glass Container Association of America.
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Richmond
George N. Mas
Owens-Ilinois Glass Company
Ohio
United States District
Lynchburg
Glass Container Association of America
Clarke Nurse Association Moves Into New Community Building
Clarke County Nurse Association relocates from court house offices to the new Community building to expand its clinic space as activity grows. Nurse L J Langbein reported at the December meeting at Woodley. Tuberculin testing reached 840 county pupils with 140 positives. 5 gallons cod liver oil and 30 000 capsules distributed. orthopedic clinic served 6 children and 1 adult in Winchester. The county aims for universal pupil blood testing, aided by Boy Scout troops. Hot lunches launched in five rural schools. Providence Chapel still equipment-deficient. White Post lunch sponsor urged as government supplies lag.
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Berryville
C. C. Funkhouser
Clarke County Nurse Association
Court House
L. J. Langbein
Winchester
Boyce
Polly Winslow
Miss Evelyn Early Demonstrates for Northern Virginia Power
More than 300 people attended yesterday’s Christmas demonstrations at the Palace Theatre by Miss Evelyn Early home service agent for the Northern Virginia Power Co. Mrs. Turner Sendweiver won the door prize turkey among 21 prizes. Demonstrations continue this week with a luncheon for the Strassburg Farm Woman’s Club on Thursday and a 7.30 pm session for Clarke county’s Junior Woman’s Club the same evening.
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Evelyn Early
Home Service
Northern Virginia Power Co
Palace Theatre
Turner Sendweiver
Strassburg
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