Fish Predicts War If Aid to Britain Passes Unchanged
In aHouse debate Representative Fish warned the United States could be at war in six months if the aid-to-Britain bill is approved as is. He said the government would seize vital industries and civil rights could be suspended, signaling a dictatorship akin to Nazi and Communist regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fish
House
United States
Asia
America
Philip F. la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Edouard Daladier
France
LaFollette
Daladier
Sabath
D.-Tu
House Rules Committee
Rayburn
Winchester Mobilizes Families and Troops for Training
The piece urges heightened mobilization as Company I and the Headquarters Detachment don their uniforms for extended field training. It argues that renewed readiness, though painful, is essential to deter aggressors, reassure families, and safeguard American principles and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company I
America
Not To Permit Labor Rifts To Interfere With Defense
Under-Secretary Patterson told the House Military Committee that trivial labor disputes must not halt work on a defense contract or block awards. He noted Ford’s objection to a labor clause in a $10 million truck contract and warned the department aims for quick delivery of needed materiel. AFL-CIO tension over labor representation looms as the dispute grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert P. Patterson
War Department
House Military Committee
Patterson
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Mapp Dead From Effects of Flu
George Walter Mapp a 67 year old attorney and former state senator died in Northampton Accomac Memorial Hospital from influenza and complications after relapsing at his Accomac home January 22. He served as fisheries commissioner and senator from 1911 to 1923 and was noted for temperance leadership. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walter Mapp
Northampton-Accomac Memorial Hospital
Accomac
Fisheries
Mapp
Two Deaths From Carbon Monoxide Gas Investigated
Coroner Earl H Grim and State Police probed the deaths of Carl Gordon and Pauline Garrigan both 19 found in a car in a Mennonite church carriage shed. Officials said death was accidental due to a faulty exhaust connection under floor boards guiding fumes into the interior of Gordon's 1934 sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Goroner Earl H. Grim
Carl Gordon
Elizabethtown
R. D
Pauline Garrigan
Grim
Gordon
Willa Cather Pictures Highlight Noted Author’s Frederick Roots
The Star office displays two Willa Cather cabinet photos from hergirlhood in Frederick County. One image shows her with bow and arrow. the other from later years. Cather’s kinship to Miss Jennie Boak Cather and cousinship to former State Senator T Russell Cather ties her to local history before the family moved to Red Cloud Nebraska in 1883.
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Willa Sibert Cather
Frederick County
Sapphira
Star
Ww. J. Muse
Gore
G. W. Davis
Washington
Richmond
Muse
Miss Cather
Jennie Boak Cather
Red Cloud
Nebr
Charles Cather
Willa Cather
Seaon
T. Russell Cather
Greeks Organize War Relief Group In Winchester Area
About 50 prominent citizens from Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties met at the George Washington Hotel to form the Greek War Relief Association. R Gray Williams was named honorary chairman with James Chauderis and William Beverly as co chairmen. Clifford Grim and W Alan Peery hold key offices. An advisory committee includes W Nelson Page H G Brown J P Arthur Steve Ventras James Chouderis James Pappas and Gus Kaknis. The effort supports Greek American families and war victims with nationwide backing and involvement by leading officials and business people.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
George Washington Hotel
Greek War Relief Association
R. Gray Williams
James Chauderis
William Beverley
Clifford D. Grim
W. Alan Peery
Drive
W. Nelson Page
H. G. Brown
J. P Arthur
Steve Ventras
James Chouderis
James Pappas
R. Gray Willams
W. M. Beverly
Gus Kaknis
Senate OKs 350 Million Emergency Ship Bill
The Senate approved a 350 million dollar emergency cargo ship construction program. The House earlier passed it, but the Senate added 65 million for the Maritime Commission's regular construction program. the House must consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Maritime Commission
Commission
Baltimore skaters rescued after ice breaks during photo
Eight skaters fell into 10 feet of water at Stony Creek while posing for a group photo. An unidentified boy pulled six to safety with a long fishing pole. Mrs. Sylvia Stone and others aided neighbors as emergency crews revived a fall victim. All were later deemed out of danger.
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Baltimore
Stony Creek
Sylvia’ Stone
Henry
Elmira Gosnell
Leota Gosnell
James Brillan
Geraldine
Stone
Guardsmen Inducted Into Regular Army at Winchester Armory
One hundred fifteen members of Com I and Headquarters Detachment reported at the Winchester armory at 8 45 this morning and were inducted into the regular army for a year of intensive field training. Enlistments were closed due to equipment limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com I
Winchester
Fort George G. Meade
Paul Hartman
Company I
National Guard
Asbury Jackson
William Pingley
Hoffman To Be Tried Feb 5 In Frederick County Court
Norman Hoffmen, 26, Winchester resident, faces a statutory charge and is set for trial at 10 a.m. February 5 before Judge Philip Williams. One case dismissed by Williams. capiases issued for two defendants on separate appeals. The Sand Mine case against Virginia Glass Sand Corp. was dismissed. sediment basins installed and plant reportedly functioning. Capiases issued for Grover Dougherty and J T Rutherford on pending appeals from prior convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Hoffmen
Winchester
Philip Williams
Frederick County
Williams
Huffman
A. J. Tavenner
Commonwealth
W. Erle Edwards
Virginia Glass Sand Corp
F. W. Pingley
Back Creek
the Land Corporation
T. Russell Cather
Capias
Grover Dougherty
Tavenner
J. T. Rutherford
Dougherty
Rutherford
Fire Sweeps Two North Kent Businesses
A coal and wood yard operated by Earl Haines in the 400 block of North Kent street was nearly destroyed by fire shortly before 3 PM. The flames spread to John Quick’s adjoining grocery, which faced threat as firefighters weighed the cause of the blaze. Authorities had not yet determined the fire’s origin.
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Earl Haines
North Kent Street
John Quick
Haines
Supreme Court Upholds Wage-Hour Law and Labor Rulings
The Supreme Court ruled the administations wage hour law constitutional setting minimum pay and a 40 hour work week for interstate commerce industries. The decision also shielded Carpenters Union officials from Sherman anti trust prosecutions in a jurisdictional dispute and upheld a 32 1 2 cent minimum wage for workers in a Southern cotton textile challenge.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Stone
Fred W. Darby
Statesboro
Carpenters
Carpenters’ Union
Southern Cotton Mills
Justice Frankfurter
Justice Department
Justice Roberts
Hughes
Justice Murphy
William L. Hutcheson
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
St. Louis
International Association of Machinists
American Federation of Labor
Pneumonia Claims Admiral Peoples After Long Service
Rear Admiral Christian Joy Peoples 64 died of pneumonia in Washington. He headed the Treasury procurement division, retired last November, and worked with Todd Shipyards. His Navy career began in 1900, rose to rear admiral in 1917, and earned the Navy Cross for World War Service. Born Creston Iowa October 17 1876.
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Washington
Christian Joy Peoples
Treasury
Todd Shipbuilding Corporation
Navy
Peoples
Creston
Iowa
Ee Errata Oh Anstant
Bureau of Supplies
Ache
Civa
War Industries
SOUTH END HOSE COMPANY MEETING NOTICE
One monthly meeting of South End Hose Co. is set for Monday night February 3 at 8 p.m. at the company hall. All members urged to be present. Howard Hart, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
South End Hose Co
Cas
Howard Hart
Germans to show air superiority before invasion, RAF officer says
A Royal Air Force official in London asserts Germany will have air strength measurably above Britain on March 1. He notes weather and bomber repairs slow Luftwaffe raids and that many German planes are diverted to the Mediterranean. He believes invasion readiness hinges on weather and aircraft redeployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Middleton
London
Germany
Britain
Royal Air Force
Mediterranean
Sicily
France
Norway
Parreton
Eea
Beaten Greenville Manufacturer Vanishes After Office Raid
Victor Deissler a 43 year old Greenville maker of refrigeration equipment failed to return from his Deissler Machine Company plant. Police found an open safe and empty papers with about 600 dollars missing. A car was found in Youngstown Ohio as footprints indicate an intruder watched from a rear window. Deissler had been to Buffalo and told his wife he would leave the office after handling money from a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
A. C. Barnes
Victor Deissler
Deissler
Deissler Machine Company
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
Buffalo
N. Y
Donovan Reports Roosevelt Policy To Turkish Leaders
ISTANBUL Feb 3 Col. William J. Donovan gave a first hand report on President Roosevelt's policy amid a menacing world situation. Observers believed Donovan brought encouragement for Turkey to stand fast against Axis power threats during meetings with Turkish military and diplomatic leaders.
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Istanbul
Turkey
William J. Donovan
Roosevelt
Donovan
Swope Inaugurated 14th American Governor of Puerto Rico
San Juan Puerto Rico February 3 Guy J Swope of Harrisburg Pa inaugurated as the fourteenth American civil governor of Puerto Rico succeeding Admiral William D Leahy who becomes ambassador to France Swope arrived with his family aboard a steamer from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Guy J. Swope
Harrisburg
William D. Leahy
Ambassdor
France
Swope
New York
Floods Displace Thousands in Northern Syria
Thousands of people are homeless and some have died as floods sweep northern Syria. Bridges were swept away fields inundated cattle drowned grain stocks and goods destroyed and many houses damaged or demolished.
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Damascus
Syria
Unusual Honors Given Willkie in Manchester
Wendell L. Willkie received the red rose of Lancaster in Manchester, a rare honor for an American. He toured the city’s docks and yards with cheers from workers, with plans to meet King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and King Haakon.
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Manchester
Eng
Wendell L. Willkie
Lancaster
Lancashire
Coventry
Birmingham
Willkie
Town Hall
House of Lancaster
House of York
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Haakon
Norway
Liverpool
Lord Derby
Band Plans Winter Concert Series With Guest Soloist
Prof. W. H. McIlwee announces a municipal band series for the winter season. Each concert will feature band solos and a guest soloist. Rehearsals are underway and the first concert is set for Sunday afternoon February 16 at the Palace Theatre. The public is invited.
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W. H. MclIlwee
Palace Theatre
Groundhog shadow prompts chatter in city and county notes
In a crowded morning column residents discuss the weather superstition and local sightings. Ernest Swanson presents a large early caterpillar, while Cy Mee returns from New York Lyceum work and plans more Virginia travel. T.J. Mauck buys coal with saved nickels from local suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Mee
Kernstown
Lyceum
New York
Leland Stowe
Archduke Felix
Austria
Boake Carter
Norfolk
Richmond
Lynchburg
Virginia
Barentu Falls to British Forces in Eritrea
Barentu in Italian Eritrea was occupied by British troops after defenders abandoned the town. The action comes as British forces trap a large Italian force in the Barentu zone while continuing campaigns in East Africa.
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Mussolini
Red Sea
Barentu
Eritrea
Agordat
Cairo
London
Atlantic
Britain
Scotland
English Channel
English
Channel
Berlin
Defence
Ting
Jean Jan
Paris
Pierrete Val
Germany
P Tain
Darlan
U. S
Frank Knox
France
Europe
Pe Erment
Vichy
Lantent
People’s Committee
Opatis
Cairo Gymene
Duce
Fesy
Sale of Nos. 333 and 335 North Loudoun Street
Two residences numbered 333 and 335 North Loudoun Street are to be sold at the courthouse at noon on Saturday February 8. The notice cites court action and lists the sale details for potential bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun St
Court House
IN SPRING HATS AT SHENLEY'S 126 N Mali
Classified brief describing hats and bread products with a note about Vitamin B-1, spot cash paid for an item, and a terse listing from Snappi ry, Inc dated January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snapp Woundry, Inc
Shenley
Mali
Snappiry, Inc
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Ford Co
Regular
Georgia Lumber Company
Admiral Peoples
Bulletins
Ernest Swanson
South
Cameron Street
W. E. Shanholtz
Mack Hockman
Mauck
Sunnyside
Hockman
Shanholtz
Allegany Mountain
Admiralty
Valley Pride Bread
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