Stimson Says Congress Can Trust President in War Aid Treaty
Secretary Stimson told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that no President rushed the nation into war and that Congress could rest with President Roosevelt over lend lease decisions. He rejected claims the bill constrained naval purchases and urged cautious interpretation of press reports amid ongoing debates on aid to Britain and France.
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Washington
Stimson
Congress
Roosevelt
House Foreign Affairs Committee
War Department
Representative Tinkham
R-Mass
United States
Tinkham
United States Navy
Britain
Japanese Weekly Times and Loudoun News share misfortune
The Japanese Weekly Times of Fresno and the Loudoun News faced publication disruption this week due to typesetting errors. The Associated Press notes eight cases of Japanese type spilled on the floor requiring three men a week to unscramble.
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Times
Fresno
Calif
Loudoun News
Associated Press
Frederick County Bicentennial Plans Target 1943 Celebration
Plans discussed by Judge Philip Williams aim to mark Frederick County’s 200th anniversary with an elaborate 1943 observance. A committee may be named to organize events, with a potential dedication of portraits of county officials in the courtroom. Previous 1940 plans were postponed due to workload.
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Philip Williams
Prederick County
Williams
Frederick County
Palio Fund Sees Slow Growth in City Businesses
A local fund for combating infantile paralysis grows slowly as merchants and hotels report limited donations. The campaign, anchored by the President's Birthday Ball at the Hotel George, aims to reach $300 this year after securing $90 previously. proceeds support care in the Winchester area.
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Hotel George
Winchester
Missing Army bomber triggers multi state search
A twin motored B 18A bomber with seven aboard vanished during a McChord Field training flight. Officials mobilized units across Washington Oregon California and Nevada to sweep from Mount Shasta to Bend with plans to reach Medford and Reno as glimpses of the plane prompted land and air searches.
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Sacramento
Calif
California-Oregon
Tillman King
Hornbrook
Siskiyou County
Klamath River
Army Air Depot
King
Mcchord Field
Wash
Army Air Corps
Muroc
California
Mojave Desert
Walter Peck
Bend
Ore
Mount Shasta
Colone
Nevada
Medford
Ryan Employees Prepare Strike At Ryan Aeronautical
In San Diego California on January 17 union leaders said a strike by United Automobile Workers at the Ryan Aeronautical Company will begin next Tuesday if federal conciliation fails. Richard Frankensteen said a new company offer remains unacceptable and wage terms were not disclosed but implied an rise from prior offers.
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San Diego
Calif
United Automobile Workers
Ryan Aeronautical Company
Richard T. Frankensteen
C.i.co
Frankensteen
Ryan
Washington
Over 200000 Visited Washington National Forest Last Year
Annual recreation report by Forest Supervisor M. C. Howard shows about 202000 people visited George Washington National Forest for recreation. 119000 enjoyed seven developed areas, 61000 at Sherando Lake and other sites attracted 32000 and 10000 respectively.
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Washington National Forest
George W National Forest
M. C. Howard
Sherando Lake
Lizabeth Furnace
Front Royal
Strasburg
Howe Quarry
Harrisonburg
North River
Staunton Dam
Reddish Knob
Shenandoah River
Woodstock Tower
National Forest
George Washington
Rinker Dies Suddenly at Gainesboro Squire and Democrat Leader Claimed
Abal on Randolph Rinker aged 75. known as Squire, died at his Gainesboro home after a short illness. He served as magistrate and was longtime secretary of the Frederick County Democratic committee. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 pm at Gainesboro Methodist Church with interment in Gainesboro cemetery. Survived by four children two sisters and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Abalon Randolph Rinker
Mr. Rinker
Squire
Rinker
Gainesboro
Josiah
Harriet Rinker
Frederick County
Virginia Beeson
Roy R. Rinker
Oak Park
E. C. Fansler
Norfolk
Virginia Reynolds
Abalon Lainer Fansler
Barbara Lou
Cae Anne
Allen Randolph
le Eugen Reynolds
Ella
R. Merritt
Johnson City
N. Y
C. B. Larrick
Removal of Ice on Loudoun Street Citywide Effort
About 20 city employees and four trucks cleared sleet and ice from Loudoun street business areas and busy intersections. Gutters to sewer intakes were opened to prevent flooding as melts occur. City Manager Grant cited the narrow street as a reason to remove ice while soft. No serious accidents reported. several minor mishaps noted as police warned youths against unsafe sledding near hazards.
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Loudoun Street
Grant
Aure
Sere
Saturday Special Bags at South End Fire Hall Bingo
Friday night bingo at South End Fire Hall starts at 8 p m with a grand prize. Admission 35 cents. Margaret L Hodgson advertises Saturday special bags. Money to lend at 5 percent via Herbert S Larrick attorney.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
South End
Herbert S. Larrick
Atty
West Virginia Senate vacancy sparks legal debate
Senator Chandler argues Clarence Martin, former Governor Homer Holt nominee, should hold West Virginia’s Senate seat over Joseph Rosier amid a disputed appointment after Neely resigned. The Senate committee invites Holt, Neely, and the Secretary of State to testify as Martin surveys WV law for the panel. Rosier unable to attend due to travel delays from ice.
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Washington
Chandler
Neely
Tme
Martin
Connaly
D-Tex
West Virginia
Holt
William S. O’brien
Rosier
Kilgore
D-Wva
Tribute to General Lee Sunday Afternoon Reminder
An invitation to admirers of General Robert E. Lee and friends to attend religious exercises Sunday afternoon January 19 commemorating his birthday. The General Turner Ashby Chapter U D C sponsors the 3 30 pm event at 21 South Loudoun Street with Rev. Gar land E Hopkins as speaker and hymns including How Firm a Foundation For All the Saints Who From Their Labor Rest. A broadcast homage follows at 9 pm with Dr Douglas Freeman.
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Robert E. Lee
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
South Loudoun Street
Lucy Kurtz
Frank F. Grim
Garland E. Hopkins
Market Street Methodist Church
General Lee
Douglas Freeman
Richmond
Spee Broadcasting System
Silver Freeze Ends After Fatal Eastern Storm
A fierce winter storm dubbed the "silver freeze" left at least 22 dead and hundreds injured across Maryland New York and Pennsylvania as ice slush and sleet disrupted travel and power lines. The system eased with clearing weather and rising weekend temperatures as flights resumed and Vermont Maine reported heavy snow.
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New York
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Border Resort raided again by Virginia and Arlington police
Early morning raid at Harrys Blue Bird Restaurant near the Highway Bridge nets 28 Washingtonians and two Northern Virginia residents charged with illegal liquor sales and related offenses. Officers confiscate four pistols 22 slot machines and a truckload of beer and wine amid ongoing jurisdiction disputes near the Washington airport.
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Washington
Jan
Blue Bird
West End
Highway Bridge
Virginia
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Clyde W. Saunders
Arlington County
Washington Airport
District of Columbia
Injured When Sled Strikes Pole
Virginia Black Yates ten year old daughter of Jas B Yates of 437 Handley avenue was the first reported sledding injury of the year. Her coasting sled sideswiped a telephone pole on Leicester street. Her mother reports her condition satisfactory. Mr Yates is Handley High School faculty.
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Virginia Black Yates
Jas. B. Yates
Handley Avenue
Leicester Street
Road conditions in Frederick County amid thaw and melt
Frederick county roads were passable but several areas resembled miniature lakes due to melting snow and ice. If mild weather continues the water should drain soon. a freeze could ice over sections. Infantile paralysis fund drives collected scant totals at local sites including the George Washington Hotel and Hotel Jack.
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Frederick County
George Washington
Jack
US Officers Join British Mediterranean Fleet
Four United States naval officers have joined the British Mediterranean fleet to collect data for the U S naval expansion program. Lieut-Comdr James Fife Jr of Reno Nev former assistant naval attache in London Lieut-Comdr Kenneth P Hartman of Philadelphia and Lieut-Comdr John N Opie 3d of Long Beach Calif are named among the officers.
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U.S
United States
James Fife, Jr
Reno
Nev
London
Kenneth P. Hartman
Philadelphia
John N. Opie 3d
Long Beach
Calif
French Asiatic squadron sinks Thai warships in Gulf of Siam
French sources report that the French Asiatic squadron sank two Thai warships and damaged a third in the first major naval clash of the undeclared war between Indo China and Siam. The battle occurred in the Gulf of Siam.
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Saigon
Indo-China
Asiatic
Thailand
Siam
Gulf of Siam
German raids hit carrier Illustrious near Malta
Berlin reports several direct hits by German planes on the British aircraft carrier Illustrious, already damaged by Stuka dives last January 10, during attacks on a Mediterranean citadel area near Malta.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Malta
High Command
Illustrious
Japan prepares reply to Hull testimony in Parliament
Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka will address the issue with a parliamentary speech next Tuesday. Premier Konoye also to publicly outline cabinet policies as Japan reacts to Secretary Hull's testimony on defense needs and the Axis threat.
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Tokyo
Hull
United States
Yosuke Matsuoka
Domei
Prince Fumimaro Konoye
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington
Japan
Germany
Italy
High Seas
Cabinet Information Bureau
Toeu
Bureau
Daytime Raid Strikes Nazi Bases on French Coast
British bombers roared across the Channel in a daylight raid to hit Nazi bases along the French coast this afternoon. Royal Air Force forces conducted the operation with support from coastal defenses as a follow up to ongoing Allied air activity.
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Channel
French
War in Europe: raids and air battles pound naval hubs
British reports describe heavy explosions and night attacks across the Strait, with 100 fires set at Bristol and Wilhelmshaven hit in a second 24 hour strike. Malta air defenses claim ten axis planes shot down in a dive bombing raid on the harbor.
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Gereman
Bristol
England
United States
R.A.P
Wilhelmshaven
Malta
Island Citadel
Mediterranean
Colder Weather With Snow Likely Across Mountain Region
The forecast predicts light rain tonight turning to light to moderate snow in and west of the mountain region on Saturday, with snow flurries Sunday. Monday appears fair and cold, with light precipitation possible Tuesday or Wednesday. Temperatures start above normal tonight and Saturday morning, then drop to well below normal by Saturday night and remain cold into Monday.
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Vermont
Maine
Georgia
Carolinas
Atlanta
la Guardia
New York
Miami
Richmond
Washington
Virginia
Mountain
Tate
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