Chamberlain accuses Norway over Altmark incident
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Norway failed to inspect the prison ship Altmark and showed indifference to potential German use of neutral waters. He cited 299 British prisoners freed by the Cossack and urged Norway to return them as tensions rise over international law interpretations.
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London
Norway
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Britain
Altmark
House of Comenons
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Albert Victor Alexander
Germans Attack British Vessels Reported Offshore
Radio operators reported SOS fears from multiple steamers attacked by Nazi bombing planes about 30 miles offshore. Lifeboat dispatched as attacks were noted off Northumberland Lincoln and Suffolk coasts. Machine gun fire heard in Essex as air raid warnings sounded.
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Northumberland
Lincoln
Suffolk
Essex
Sarah Zane Fire Company Celebrates 100 Years
Winchester marks a centennial for the Sarah Zane Fire Company as volunteers and citizens extend hearty congratulations. From a hand pumper gifted by Miss Sarah Zane to modern equipment and a handsome hall, the centenary highlights the unit’s century of service and steady county progress.
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Sarah Zane
Winchester
Ela
Ieanin
Ecaieu
Cnn
Cult inquiry centers on five year old death in Montello
Police probe obscure religious sect after Geraldine Hardaker is found dead in a city park restroom. Her parents were linked to the cult and her mother Betty Hardaker 25 is sought while father Charles Hardaker is in custody. Authorities pursue possible human sacrifice links and search for the missing mother.
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Montebello
Calif
Geraldine Hardaker
Betty Hardaker
Geraldine
Charles Hardaker
South Gate
Jack Maxwell
Etta Karnes
Maxwell
Karnes
Finish Evidence In Murder Trial
In Norfolk Virginia on February 20 testimony finished in the murder trial of Mrs. Freda Walthall charged with killing her husband Edward J Walthall in their Craddock home on November 23. The circuit court adjourned at 11:55 a m and the case was expected to go to the jury later that afternoon. Cross examination of Mrs Walthall began with court opening at 10 a m and focused mainly on financial matters connected to the Walthall home and the deceased’s insurance.
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Norfolk
Freda Walthall
Edward J Walthall
Craddock
Norfolk County
Walthall
Satisfied, Now That He Has Wed Three Recently
Horace Monroe Sharpe 23 of Washington was held on a morals warrant. He described three marriages as part of a home search, including a Fredericksburg wedding last December to a Washington woman. Sharpe claimed another union in La Plata Maryland in 1938, which he said was annulled.
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Washington
Horace Monroe Sharpe
Sharpe
Fredericksburg
la Plata
Hotel Wrecking by Soldiers Sparks Investigation
In Toronto 120 uniformed soldiers wrecked lower floor of Riviera Hotel last night. They locked rear doors and damaged lobby, beverage rooms, bar, and kitchen. Only a Union Jack and a King George portrait survived. Police were told to stand down as damage occurred before reinforcements arrived. Hotel owner George Flett believes it may be a misdirected attack. Authorities would not comment on motives. another nearby hotel was recently deemed off limits to soldiers.
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Toronto
Riviera Hotel
King George
George Flett
Riviera
Gloria Vanderbilt to Debut at Eighteen as Social Spotlight
Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt turns sixteen today and will wait two more years before a formal social debut in New York. Heiress to 4.2 million dollars, she attends a Providence private school and joins New York society during holidays, guarded by detectives. Her mother aims for a normal life for her daughter, avoiding showbiz.
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New. York
Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt
Gloria
Reginald Vanderbilt
Reggie
Providence
R. I
New York
William H. Vanderbilt
Rhode Island
Vanderbilt
Portsmouth
R.I
Long Island
County Eyes New High School Build In Frederick County
Frederick county plans a possible new high school as the school board likely decides on construction before the budget goes to the Board of Supervisors. Stonewall residents press for a Stonewall district high school and may support a county site.
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Leslie D. Kline
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Stonewall
A. W. Wright
of Supervisors
Kline
Fairmont Avenue
Boehne Warns Against Republican Trade Embargoes
Rep Boehne says renewing the reciprocal trade system is crucial to postwar economic recovery. He argues that abandoning sound trade policies now would endanger opportunities to rebuild international commerce after the war.
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Washington
Boehne D.ind
House Today
United States
Boehne
Lane Pe Pan
Local court rebukes bus drivers for speeding
Judge Donald Weems sternly reprimanded bus drivers for speeding in Roanoke and surrounding roads. J M Christley of Roanoke was found guilty of reckless driving after a November collision with a bus. Witnesses described speeds up to 72 mph. officers reported prior warnings and speed violations. appeal possible within ten days.
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Donald Weems
J. M. Christley
Otterview Avenue
Roanoke
Braddock
Clifford Streets
Weems
Christley
Miles
Strasburg
Winchester
Kyig
John Vogopole
Stephens City
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Louisiana Guard Prepares for Second Gubernatorial Primary
New Orleans reports state militia ready to maintain order as 500000 voters decide between Governor Earl K. Long and Sam Jones. Long orders 3500 militiamen armed, while James A. Noe mobilizes 20000 ex soldiers to deter fraud with cameras. 1600 armed police assist arbitration panel.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
National Guard
Huey
Earl K. Long
Sam Jones
Lake Charles
Long
Noe
James A. Noe
Jones
Jackson
W Noe
State Bureau Chiefs Dig For Data On Pay Increase
In Richmond on February 20 state department heads pursue a House resolution demanding within a week full records of new positions created and salary increases granted by the governor since February 1, 1938. Governor Price cites 22 new positions at 43530 and 18 unfilled budgeted posts at 37200 as offset.
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Richmond
State Department
House
Price
Leroy Hodges
E. Blackburn Moore
Berryville
Moore
Rowland A.egger
General Assembly
Assembly
Virginia House Panel Hears Weaver Norris Resolution On Road Fund Diversions
In Richmond on February 20 the House Roads Committee heard pro and con arguments on a Weaver Norris Robinette proposal for a constitutional amendment to bar diversions of road funds. Supporters urged sending the measure to voters. opponents warned against abdication of legislative power. The two hour session ended with no action pending an executive session.
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Richmond
House Roads Committee
Robert C. Norris, Jr
Lancaster
Bioff Arrives in Chicago for Custody on Pandering Sentence
William Bioff, motion picture labor leader, arrived in Chicago by plane and was taken into custody to be committed to jail for the completion of an old six month sentence for pandering. Detected by detectives, he was to be brought to the criminal courts building.
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Chicago
William Bioff
Motion Picture
Criminal Courts
Sarah Zane Fire Company Banquet Tonight
A banquet marking the 100th anniversary of the Sarah Zane Fire Company occurs at the company hall on North Loudoun Street at 7 this evening. Toastmaster C. P. McVivar will preside and W. W. Glass will deliver a reception and history review with Andrew Bell and E. P. Browning.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Loudoun Street
C. P. McVivar
W. W. Glass
Andrew Bell
E. P. Browning
Small Streams Swollen By Rain
Weekend rain swollen small streams in this and nearby counties but no widespread floods. Some creeks in western Frederick ran bank full earlier but returned to normal by afternoon. Winchester Research Laboratory records 1.17 inches of rain.
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Frederick
Winchester Research Laboratory
Hop believed lost with 17 crew off Norway
A Reuters dispatch from Oslo said the Norwegian steamer Hop of 1,365 tons is believed lost with its 17 crew. The Hop sailed to Bergen for England on February 3.
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London
Reuters
Oslo
Hop
Bergen
England
Rift In Ecuador Arrests Reported By Government
Quito reports Acting President Andres Cordova states unspecified number of people were arrested for subversive activities. Government did not give details on charges or identities. The announcement underscores political tension amid security concerns in Ecuador.
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Quito
Ecuador
Andres Cordova
Russian-born Warstower jailed for passport fraud
Wel wel Warstower, a Russian-born alien and national financial secretary of the Communist party in the United States, was sentenced to two years in prison for using an American passport obtained by fraud.
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New York
Welwel Warstower
Communist Party
United States
Pheasant Visitors Stir Woodstock Neighbors in Local Briefs
Shenandoah Herald reports a pheasant wandered into Woodstock near South Main Street attracted by scarce food from stormy weather. Nan Thomas near Berryville counted 13 Muscovy ducks after trading two to Sheriff Buckner. one duck recaptured near the Episcopal Church, the other returned to the farm. The sheriff then killed and ate the recaptured duck. Mail carrier Claude Grove described blizzard driving conditions as the worst in his 17 years with the postal service.
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William Burch
South Main Street
Woodstock
Shenandoah Herald
Nan Thomas
Berryville
Bob Buckner
Miss Thomas
Buckner
Episcopal Chuch
Thomas
Sam Thomas
Stephenson
Claude Grove
Uncle Sam
State lifts 10 ton limits on routes near Richmond
The State Highway Department announced lifting of 10 ton gross weight restrictions on Route 3 from Warsaw to Irvington and Route 360 from Tapanganock to Reedville, effective today.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
Warsaw
Irvineton
Tapgahanock
Reedville
Joint Resolution Calls For Deferment Until 1942 Session
Richmond Virginia February 20 A joint resolution asks for further study of governmental reorganization proposals by a nine member commission to report to the 1942 General Assembly Delegate Tate B Sterrett of Bath sponsors the measure to consider Governor Price s reorganization ideas already in bills in two houses The proposals merit careful and deliberate study Liquor bill reports on governor s alcohol tax measures aimed at about 2 052 000 in new revenue passed the House but Senate Finance Committee offered amendments to avoid duplicating tax on business up to 250 of wholesale beer and wine distributors A pre marital syphilis test bill cleared a Senate General Laws committee The House Roads Committee heard prolonged debate on a referendum on a constitutional amendment to prohibit road fund diversions but deferred action The Senate deferred until tomorrow consideration of a consolidation bill for primary and secondary road systems Game revision bill follows Bustard and Fitzpatrick recommendations to reorganize the State Commission of Game and the Department paths.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Tate B. Sterrett
Bath
Price
Tee
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
C. H. Morrissett
House Roads Committee
Aubrey G. Weaver
Probing Un-Americanism Resolution Introduced in Virginia
A joint resolution in Richmond seeks a seven member commission to investigate American teachings in public schools and educational institutions. The panel would include two Senate members, three from the House, and two gubernatorial appointees. It will determine if doctrines subversive to American democratic government are being taught or disseminated.
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Richmond
Senai Ralph H. Daughton
Norf
Senate
War Highlights From The Associated Press
Russians smash Mannerheim line on eleventh day as Finns retreat from Viipuri area. King Gustaf backs Sweden’s refusal of direct aid to Finland amid Altmark dispute with Britain and Norway. Altmark captain admits service as naval auxiliary. Twenty French killed venturing into German lines near Paris.
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The
Associated Press
Moscow
Mannerheim
Stockholm
Gustaf
Finland
Crossingfjord
Norway
Altmark
Frosted Foods Public Sale Notice
Public sale announced by R. Clevenger on Monday February 26 at 10 30 near the factory. Items include stock machinery fur ture meat lard and chickens. Sale listed in Frosted Foods City Pruit Market notice with location details and time.
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City Pruit Market
R. Clevenger
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Future Wives of America
New York University
Walter Turkheim
Bronx
Miss Freer
Rich Gloria Vanderbilt
Brenda Diana Duff Frazier
Brucetown
Rep
Louisiana Guard
Gov
Rep. Moore
Lloyd M. Robinette
Lee
Henry G. Shirley
Citizens’ Road League of Virginia
C. O’conor Godlrick
House of Delegates
Bulletins
Sarah Zane Co
Red
Helsinki
Viipuri
Britain and Norway
Paris
Mary S. Yeakley
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