Lord Lothian Praises Washington as Founder of Britain
British ambassador Lord Lothian at the Virginia General Assembly lauds George Washington as a founder of both the United States and the British commonwealth. He credits Washington with spreading the principle of no taxation without representation and shaping unity through freedom and self-government.
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Williamsburg
Lord Lothian
United States
George Washington
Virginia General Assembly
House of Burgesses
Lord Cornwallis
England
British Commonwealth
Washington
Marshall
State authorizes rabbit hunt for tularemia research
The State authorized a employee to hunt rabbits in Frederick County under a special permit to supply rabbits for tularemia research. The rabbits are to be forwarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute for tularemia studies amid past deaths linked to the disease.
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Frederick Count
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Winchester’s trees and a costly mischief case
Joyce Kilmer’s Trees is praised for inspiring tree planting in Winchester. The piece notes efforts to beautify the city with public shade trees, warns of damage by youths, and cites a case where two 21 year olds faced fines and costs totaling 14 dollars each for related mischief.
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Joyce Kilmer
Kilmer
Winchester
Old City
Fairmont Avenue
Campaign To Raise 10000 For Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
A Winchester drive to raise 10000 by March 1 funds the 17th annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Benjamin Belchie directs the effort with the Winchester Junior Board of Trade aiding. Otis Sargent, Richard Eddy, and Ed Molden head three divisions with five teams each led by captains and lieutenants.
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Winchester
Benjamin Belchie
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Otis Sargent
Richard Eddy
Ed Molden
Sargent
Robert Mason
Joe Ritter
Jimmy Hughes
Abner Johnson
Jimmy March
Joe Thomas
Laurens Jones
Thurman Potts
Chet Riley
Melvin Dunlap
Leon Slavin
Kenneth Robinson
John Scully
I. H. B. McCormac, Jr
H. Benham
Ridge White
James John Ramey
Bill Argenbrigh
Billy Bell
Bill Harris
Harold Sheetz
Dan Henry
Geo. Barnsley
Wayne B. Omps
R. T. Bryarly
Democrats Plan Chicago Convention Start On July 15
Miami February 17. The Democratic National Convention will meet in Chicago starting July 15 to select nominees for President and Vice President. Postmaster General Farley announced the date, following the Republicans choosing Philadelphia for June 24.
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Miami
Fla
Chicago
James
Democratic National ” Committee
Republican Committee
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Farley
Virginia utility rates cut by 20 thousand yearly sum
The State Corporation Commission ordered rate cuts for Northern Virginia Power Company. Domestic and rural bills drop in multiple blocks, with savings estimated at about 20 700 dollars annually. The change, the fourth since 1933, starts with lower first blocks and shifts demand thresholds from ten to five kilowatts.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Berryville
Strasa Middletown
Stephens
Commission
Many Young Men Driving Busses In Virginia
Virginia figures show 525 of 2981 school bus drivers are 16 to 20, about 14 percent of regular drivers. Motor Vehicle Director Marion Battle says substitutes inflate the number. Bills by Senators Aubrey Weaver and Leonard Muse seek to raise the minimum age. under 21 permits would be prohibited.
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Richmond
Virginia
Marion Battle
Aubrey Weaver
Leonard Muse
Battle
Motor Knocked From Auto In Kernstown Crash
A car traveling at high speed struck a Kernstown bridge at 1:20 am. Driver Frank Walker of Middletown and Deputy Sheriff Robert DeHaven reported the wreck tore the motor from the chassis and hurled debris 160 feet. one rail panel was torn away. Walker sustained painful injuries not needing hospitalization.
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Kernstown
Frank Walker
Middletown
Robert DeHaven
DeHaven
Walker
Two youths found guilty in tree damage cases
Two 21 year old men Ellis Loving and John Donald were fined $14 each for violating the Park Commission Ordinance after police recovered signs and tree protection stakes. Additional branches were broken near the George Washington Headquarters as city trees along Kent street faced destruction. Police will continue pursuing further suspects amid ongoing complaints and prior vandalism on Fairmont avenue.
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Ellis Loving
South
Loudoun Street
John Donald
South Braddock Street
Park Commission
E. J. Ward
George Washington
Kent Street
Thomas Boyd
Police Department
Fairmont Avenue
Church Editor To Visit Winchester
Dr. George L. Reamey of Richmond editor of the Virginia Methodist Advocate will visit Winchester churches. He will preach at Brad Dock Street Church at 11 am Montague Avenue Methodist Church at 3 pm and Market Street Methodist Church at 7 30 pm.
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George 8. Reamey
Richmond
Virginia Methodist Advocate
Virginia Conference
Ae Eeree
Winchester
Wender McDonald to Wed in New York vows
Miss Mary Jane McDonald of Winchester and Louis Wender a Winchester merchant obtained a marriage license in New York. They plan to marry next Wednesday at the Little Church Around the Corner with Rev. Randolph Ray officiating. The bride is a Winchester native and buyer. the groom is Baltimore-born and son of Mr and Mrs Simon Wender.
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Star
New York
Mary Jane McDonald
Shawnee Avenue
Winchester
Louis Wender
Stewart Street
Randolph Ray
James N
May McFarland McDonald
Mr. Wender
Simon Wender
Baltimore
Billfold Lost After Crash Near Harrisburg
Edward M. Jaffey of Harrisburg lost a billfold with $18 and papers in a wreck near Berryville pike during a blinding snow squall. Police have searched but found nothing. the finder should leave it with police for forwarding to Sidllesank the wreck. Jaffey was traveling to Frederick Maryland by train after the crash.
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Edward M. ,Jaffey
Harrisburg
Berryville Pike
Jaffey
Frederick, Md
Weather outlook predicts rain or snow through week
Washington February 17 weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for rain or snow in the south and snow in the north in the first part of the week with a mix toward the end. Temperatures are expected to be mostly near normal.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Memorial services changed by Sarah Zane Fire Co
The memorial services of the Sarah Zane Fire Co have been changed from 3 pm to 7 30 pm Sunday Feb 18 All members are requested to meet promptly in our hall at 7 pm Capt Loryn M Crabill
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Loryn M. Crabill
Finns claim great victory on East Front at Kuhmo
Helsinki reports the Finnish high command announcing a victory at Kuhmo with 1800 Russians killed. The isthmus battle enters its 17th day as Finnish forces withdraw to new positions while destroying Russian skiing groups and fending off Lake Ladoga sled columns.
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Helsinki
Karelian
Kuhmo
Gulf of Finland
Vuoksi River
Lake
Ladoga
Red Cross
Muse criticizes Virginia jail system at Roanoke banquet
State Senator Leonard Muse of Roanoke told about 125 people at the Washington Hotel that two thirds of prisoners funds go to sheriffs and the system is wrong. He urged a workable probation system as a cost saver and supported a constitutional amendment prohibiting something not specified.
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Leonard Muse
Roanoke
Chamber of Commmerce
Virginia
Muse
Washington
McVicar Sets Six Objectives for 1940 Chamber Program
President McVicar outlined six goals for the 1940 Chamber of Commerce including completing Route 50 to the Shenandoah River widening Front Royal pike two new bridges at Riverton and Front Royal continuing joint armory and auditorium projects with Winchester planning an industrial survey to attract new industries securing additional small loans to absorb surplus labor and developing neighborly cooperation with nearby states.
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McVicar
Chamber of Commerce
Shenandoah River
Front Royal Pike
Riverton
Front Royal
Winchester
Diversion of Gasoline Tax Funds Praised by Muse
Muse praised State Senator for advocating that every cent from automobile and gasoline taxes be directed to completing the highway system, arguing for proper use of road funding.
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Muse
Chief Hollis Improves After Hospital Operation
Chief C. W. Hollis of the police department is steadily improving after an operation at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Richmond residents report he may return home by the end of next week. Captain Thomas Boyd and Private Amon Strosnider returned to Richmond yesterday to visit him.
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C. W. Hollis
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Rich~mond
Thomas Boyd
Amon Strosnider
Richmond
Chief Hollis
Miller's Hardware Clearance Sale Advertisement
Announcement for a clearance sale at Miller's Hardware running February 17 through February 24. Handbills advertise many articles for low prices.
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C- Miller
British Warships Free Nazi Prisoners in Altmark Incident
Berlin reports call the British raid on the German ship Altmark a dastardly act and seizure in Norwegian waters. German officials vow strongest protests, likening the attack to a U-boat raid on New York and denouncing the action as a gross violation of international law.
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Berlin
Oslo
Norway
New York Harbor
Sweden keeps barrier but allows private aid to Finland
London dispatches report that Sweden maintains a barrier against sending troops to Finland yet permits private supplies and volunteer fighters to reach Finnish defenders. British diplomatic sources said the stance remains flexible.
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London
Sweden
Finland
McNutt to Speak at Richmond Kiwanis Dinner
Paul V. McNutt federal security administrator and potential Democratic presidential candidate will address a Richmond Kiwanis Club dinner for state officials and General Assembly members at the Hotel John Marshall on Monday night.
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Richmond
Paul V. McNutt
Kiwanis Club
General Assembly
John Marshall
Farnsworth seeks habeas corpus over plea in naval secrets case
John S. Farnsworth, former naval officer convicted of selling naval secrets to Japanese agents, filed for a writ of habeas corpus in Atlanta. He testified he did not know a view of nolo contendere at his trial, claiming it was the same as pleading guilty.
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Atlanta
John S. Farnsworth
Ohio Democrats back Roosevelt for renomination in convention
In Columbus on February 17 the Democratic Central and Executive Committees formally declared that the state’s delegation should back President Roosevelt if he seeks re nomination.
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Columbus. O
Ohio
Democratic Central and Executive Committee
Roosevelt
Frederick County Teachers Press 3 Point Education Plan
At a Frederick County Teachers Association meeting in the county courthouse the executive committee was tasked to ask Senator Burr Harrison and Delegate E Blackburn Moore to back the 3 point program. It urges free textbooks higher teacher salaries and a sound retirement plan. The group notes the present 1908 retirement plan is inadequate and cites Virginia teacher salaries averaging 12.13 weekly. 61 of 76 teachers voted in Frederick county elections 80 percent turnout. The association backs 12 month pay for teachers and reports an essay contest planned with the Woman's Civic League of Winchester on the value of a health unit for Frederick County. Group insurance was discussed but no action taken.
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Frederick County Teachers Association
County Court House
Burr P. Harrison
E. Blackburn Moore
State Board of Education
R. E. Ayler
Stephens City
Virginia
Frederick County
George Snarr
Woman’s Civic League of
Winchester
Third Term Talks Revisit Washington and Jefferson
Washington and Jefferson letters show they would have sought third terms if essential to save the country. Senator Thomas of Utah notes Jefferson warned against monarchist danger. he says Roosevelt could run again if only a single leader can save the nation, while not joining the draft Roosevelt movement.
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Washington
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas (Dutah
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Thomas
Alexander Hamilton
Route 7 bans heavy vehicles after storm damage
Trucks and buses are banned from Route 7 between Leesburg and Tysons Corner after severe weather damages the 23 mile stretch. Heavy traffic diversion directs heavy vehicles to Route 50 near Aldie.
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Leesburg
Tyson’s Corner
Aldie
Snow and storms delay transfer of prisoners and cause damage
Deputy Sheriff Robert DeHaven postponed transferring two prisoners to the State Farm due to a late developing storm. He, and other officers, were busy responding to distressed motorists as snow fell about four inches with high winds, leaving only scattered remnants east of the Blue Ridge. Local repairs proceeded on a leaking water main, freezing water creating a pronounced street hump and traffic warnings until warm weather allows full fixes.
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Robert DeHaven
State Farm
Blue Ridge
South Braddock Extended
Southwerk
British Cossack rescues Altmark prisoners at Leith
British warship Cossack frees 275 to 300 British merchant seamen from the German prison ship Altmark in Norwegian waters and lands them at Leith Scotland. The operation involved a brief fight. four Germans killed and five wounded, one British casualty.
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London
Cossack
Leith
Scotland
British
Admiralty
Altmark
Baldur
Montevideo
Graf. Spee
Graf Spee
War Highlights From The Associated Press
London reports British warship seizes seamen aboard the Altmark in Norwegian waters as protection for merchant ships against German air raids. Oslo protests to London over naval action and seeks return of prisoners. Berlin cites violation of international law.
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The
Associated Press
London
Oslo
Norway
Bri
Public Sale Notice and Wanted Advertisement
Public sale set for Monday February 26 at 10 30 near Burnt machinery under J K B Clevenger. Also a wanted notice with a boy bearing own bicycle appears from Rhodes Drug Co. Page reference 1p 1t.
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J. K. B. Clevenger
Bie
Rhodes Drug CO
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Lady Astor
Ben Belchic
Northern Virginia Power Co
Wender M’donald
East Front
Viipuri
Hollis
Bulletins
Harrison
Moore
Washington and Jefferson
Winchester Research Laboratory
W. A. Everly
Strasburg
Mr. Everly
Norwegian
South Atlantic
Firth of Forth
Bergen
Germany
HELSI
T of
Moscow
Red Army
Paris
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