Major Issues Are Coming Up Early In New U S Congress
Washington notes mark the dawn of a new session as the 77th Congress plans to convene with debates over national defense tax policy and domestic affairs. Leaders aim to adjourn the prior 76th Congress after 366 days, the longest in history, before turning to major fiscal and policy questions.
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New Year Resolutions By Rev J W Holland
In the January Progressive Farmer Rev J W Holland outlines ten New Year resolutions aimed at spiritual growth. The preacher urges practices such as daily prayer and meditation as well as weekly worship and church offerings to strengthen Christian character and service.
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Army seeks three billion for armaments program
The administration plans to request about 3 billion dollars after the new session opens to fund 3600 more bombing planes, guns tanks and material for 2 million troops, and construction of extra munitions plants to equip 4 million in an emergency. Maintenance of factories would keep munitions plants on standby.
Notables Depart Capitol Hill as Session Ends
Washington jan 2 with the end of the session many leading figures leave public life. A dozen senators and about 70 House members perform final acts then retire to farming law business or leisure. Notable shifts include Ashurst stepping from Senate after service since 1912 and Schwellenbach beginning federal judgeship while Neely is elected governor.
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Albanian Fate Seen Tied To Varona Elbasani Stand
Neutral observers say the struggle for Va rona and Elbasani in southern Albania may decide Albania’s fate. Italians aided by severe winter weather resist a Greek counter advance while Greeks maintain initiative in the sector near the port of Va rona and Elbasani, about sixty miles northeast.
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Clark Gable II to Have Molar Removed
Baltimore February reports reveal Clark Gable II and his wife Carole Lombard arriving to visit with doctors at Johns Hopkins. The press agent denied a Lombard operation, while physicians declined to comment on any treatment plans.
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Greenback Law May Be Repealed
Early congressional reaction welcomed a broad monetary program from federal reserve officials to curb possible inflation from defense spending. The plan would repeal greenback legislation and limit presidential power to alter dollar value while aiming to balance the federal budget amid White House discussions and adviser involvement.
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Bus Fire Briefs 26 Soldiers Safe Near Cleveland
Twenty six soldiers returning to Fort Bragg from Christmas leave escaped injury when their chartered bus burned near Cleveland Ohio. Driver Peter Love of Fayetteville said the engine caused the blaze and the bus owned by Queen City of Charlotte was worth about ten thousand dollars. Passengers lost luggage as Bluefield Fire Department arrived too late to help.
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Traffic Deaths Lead New Year Holiday Toll in 1941
The Associated Press reports New Year’s 1941 losses topped 210 deaths with traffic accidents making up the majority. At least eight died in train incidents and eight in fires while shootings and a fatal gas incident added further fatalities. State tallies include California with 17 traffic deaths and Illinois 12, among others.
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Organizing of Home Guards In State Has Been Ordered
Richmond Virginia January 2 Brig Gen E E Goodwyn issued General Order No 1 for immediate organization of a Virginia protective force a volunteer unit to maintain law state after guard. Forty five sixty man companies with six officers grouped in twelve battalions will be formed. The state has requisitioned 2219 Enfield rifles model 1917 and bayonets as basic weapons with eight Richmond companies and multiple towns each receiving one or more companies.
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Rainfall Totals for 1940 At W Laboratory Compared To Averages
The past 12 months recorded 43.32 inches at the W Laboratory, above the 35.53 inch 27 year average. January 1940 was driest with 1.38 inches, July was wettest with 5.40 inches. November totaled 5.14 inches, near July levels.
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Hold Rites For Graham Quarles
Funeral service for Graham Quarles 66 of Ashland Virginia, who died in a Richmond hospital on Tuesday December 31, was held yesterday at 3 30 PM in Ashland with burial there. He was a native of Caroline County and a retired employee of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railway. Attending from Winchester were Mr. Quarles and Mrs. George Quarles, his mother.
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Bremen Pounded by British Reprisal for London Attack
Cairo dispatch reports R A P bombers struck Bardia at night, with no sign of an all-out assault. Western desert rumors say Britain may strike Tobruk next, as RAF activity extends 75 miles beyond the Egyptian frontier and mobile patrols operate inland.
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Boxwell Praised by Gen Waller for Virginia service
Sergeant Harry Lee Boxwell of Headquarters Company Ni first Infantry Brigade receives a letter of praise from S Gardner Waller Brigadier General and Adjutant General noting his nineteen years of honorable service and suggesting future meetings. Waller commends his conscientious duty and unfailing courtesy and wishes success and happiness.
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Duke Student Found Safe After Two Months Missing
Duke University student Robert N. Megaw, 20, who vanished two months ago while seeking “life in the law,” has been found in Jacksonville, Florida. A family spokesman said a December 30 discovery ended a federal-agency aided search and medical tests showed he was not afflicted by cancer.
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Germany Denies Break in Berlin Vichy Ties
Berlin reports denying a break in relations with the Vichy government of France. Sources say Fer nand De Brinon and Otto Abetz remain in contact and that mutual desire for an amicable arrangement continues despite Petain’s recent political changes.
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Francis Aylor Hospital Condition Report
Francis Aylor remains in the hospital under observation after being admitted last Sunday. This afternoon his condition was described as satisfactory by medical staff.
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Miller Heads Kiwanis Club
Leonard I. Miller was installed as president of the Winchester Kiwanis Club for the coming year at today’s meeting. F Grover White was named vice president and Andrew Bell secretary treasurer. Board directors elected include W Bruce Alexander Garland Canter Ellis E Harbaugh J Norman Ochs Charles A Pine Walter M Shade and the Rev H J Wemeldorf.
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Bombing near Dublin kills and harms several in raid
Unidentified invading aircraft bombarded areas within 60 miles of Dublin for five hours from midnight to 5 am, killing at least three and injuring two. Bombs struck multiple localities including Terenure and Boris in County Carlow, with haystacks set ablaze near Currah.
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Apology Sought Over Marines Arrest in North China
Col. Alen H. Turnage delivered three demands to Lieut Gen Hayao Tada for the unlawful arrest and force used on five Marines after a cabaret fracas. The United States says the Marines were detained 17 hours with four injured. Turnage asserts their innocence.
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New Year Observed Calmly in Winchester County
Winchester citizens welcomed the new year peacefully with no arrests reported. Memorial Hospital noted no births or deaths, and the first county license was issued to Gordon Schaub and Lillian Schetrumps of Williamsport, Pa. The first city license went to Charles W. Johnson and Ruth A. McCandless of Tarr and Pleasant Unity, Pa. A missing white liver pointer valued near $200 prompted ads in Maryland papers and sports magazines after it escaped its crate in Brunswick, Maryland.
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Firebombing of Bremen Hits 20 000 Incendiaries
Royal Air Force planes dropped about 20 000 incendiary bombs and a large load of high explosives in a three and a half hour attack on Bremen, amid ongoing retaliation for London raids. The air ministry reported the evening of the operation, noting fires glowed 120 miles away as the bombers returned.
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British RAF Pummels Bremen and German targets in retaliation
London reports the RAF pounded Bremen for three and a half hours in a main attack aimed at shipyards docks and railway stations. British notes incendiaries and high hazardous materials were dropped, with fires declared and several German ports also hit. No RAF planes were lost, while Germans claim one British aircraft downed.
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Bingo at Sarah Zane Fire Hall Draw Night
A bingo event at Sarah Zane Fire Hall offers 20 games with 20 prizes and a $100 grand prize. The drawing is Thursday January 2 at 8 30 pm with admission $1 00.
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L. Zuckerman & Sons Junk Dealers Ad
For your best market on iron metals and cutting items see Winchesters oldest junk dealers L Zuckerman and Sons E Baker Street Phone 357 J. (1-2-4-7-1p-3t).
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Charlie Rouss Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice
The Charlie Rouss Fire Co will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening January 3 at 8 o clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected. All members are urged to be present. M D Weaver President.
Square Dance at Chapin's Fr? Jan 3 Music by Wyoming Rough Riders
Sarah Zane Fire Co holds meeting Friday evening January 8 at 8 pm for annual officer election. All members urged to attend. Captain M Crabill presiding.
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Bingo Night Every Wednesday at New Eagle Home
Play bingo tonight and every Wednesday at 8 p m at New Eagle's Home located at 211 N Lou doul St. Join neighbors for games and prizes in a community gathering.
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Friendship Fire Company to Elect Officers January 2
Regular yearly meeting of the ship Fire Company will be held Thursday evening January 2 at eight o'clock. Members are requested to be present. WM Argenbright is noted in connection with the election.
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