Slot Machines In County Face ABC Warning Outlook
ABC officials warn Frederick county licensees to remove slot machines and punch boards in establishments serving liquor. No complaints yet from Commonwealth's Attorney W Erle Edwards, who would act if received. Virginia law bans slot machines but allows distributor licenses. concerns include minor losses and large jackpots. Some operators have removed machines to avoid seizure.
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Edwards
Frederick County
ABC
Commonwealth
W. Erle Edwards
Ulegal
Virginia
Abe Ae Wee
Pivards
Commissioner of Revenue
Duell Glover and Jean Shryock Win Essay and Verse Prizes
Duell Glover and Jean Shryock win the General Turner Ashby Chapter UDC essay and poetry contest. Their prize entries will appear in a future issue of the Junior Evening Scrivener. A 179 year old subscriber, Scrivener, renewed his Star subscription and recalls old Winchester landmarks as he plans to celebrate next month.
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Duell Glover
Jean Shryock
Turner Ashby
Fuone
Ventie Ae Scrivener
Star
Winchester
Scrivener
West Street
Next -Otrtindas -in-Marriy
Kennedy Says Britons Divided On U S War
Former ambassador Joseph P Kennedy told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that British leaders disagree on whether the United States should enter the war. He noted divisions over aid timing and concerns American entry could hinder Britain's war effort. He also admitted uncertainty about a looming crisis and questioned German air power and Dunkirk outcomes.
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Washington
Joseph P. Y
Britain
United States
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Kennedy
America
England
Roosevelt
Hazy
Dunkerque
Would Increase Old Age Awards
Senator Wagner predicts Congress will enact yearly old age benefits of 30 to 40 dollars a month for unemployed persons over 65. Benefits would go to those not employed after 65 and aim to boost purchasing power and open jobs for younger men, trimming unemployment. He plans amendments to extend old-age insurance to about 11 million currently exempt.
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Washington
Wagner
Congress
New York
Feller Signs $30,000 Contract as Top Baseball Pitcher
Bob Feller signed a contract in Cleveland today making him the highest paid pitcher in baseball history. The deal reportedly pays $30,000, about $2,500 more than last year when he won 27 games. Feller spoke briefly after a conference with Cleveland Indians president Alva Bradley.
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Cleveland
Bob Feller
Ee Feller
Alva Bradley
Congress Medal Suggested For Irish Patriot
Memorandum for Congress urges polishing an extra Medal of Honor for John Shea a 23 year old Irish patriot who endured a full day in a dentist chair after being rejected by the army due to defective teeth. He sat from 10 a m to 8 30 p m undergoing probe drillings fillings crowns and bridges with local anesthesia and one coffee and now awaits another army examination.
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New York
Congress
John Shea
Steel Workers Demand Wage Hikes In Negotiations
PITTSBURGH January 21. Philip Murray opened informal talks with United States Steel Corp for wage increases and changes to the union bargaining contract. William Beye of the company led its delegation at Beye's Office, with U S Steel the nation's largest employer at about 240000 workers, amid defense contract work.
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Pittsburgh
Co. I. O
Philip Murray
United States Steel Corporation
The
Steel Company
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
William Beye
Murray
Beye
Skyscrare Hoppers
Smilsfoup
Eighteen Die As May E. O Hara Sinks Near Boston
Boston January 21. Eighteen men drowned when the Boston schooner May E. O Hara, returning from fishing banks, collided with a barge and sank off Finn's Ledge in Boston harbor. Five survivors, dragged to safety by the North Star crew, spoke of freezing hands and rapid sinking, with three hours of exposure before rescue.
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Boston
May E. O’hara
O’hara
The
North Star
Finn's Ledge
Boston Harbor
Train wreck injures two near Whitesville West Virginia
A westbound Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train derailed after a 600 ton boulder struck the tracks near Clear Fork creek. The engineer and mail clerk were hurt. no passengers injured. Eight hours of line traffic delay reported.
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Whitesville
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio
Clear Fork Creek
Concred
Cabin Creek Junction
Coldest Night Yet as Winchester Freezes Lake Ailing Skating Rink
Winchester reports a frigid night with 12 degrees and a wind making it feel colder. A flooded athletic field at Shenandoah Valley Academy has not frozen, while Lions Club dam raises water for skating area. A Stamp Collector's Club formed at Market Street Methodist Church with members possessing at least 500 mounted stamps. contact Wilbur at 684-J for details.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Old Town
Lions Club
Market Street Methodist Church
Wilbur R T
Dohusion
Holt Split Second Move in Martin Appointment
West Virginia Governor Neely told the Senate Elections Committee that Clarence Martin's senatorial appointment by former Governor Holt was a political deathbed move. Holt testified he effectively split one by claiming three appointments valid as Neely took oath after midnight.
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Washington
Matthew N. Neely
West Virginia
Senate
Clarence E. Martin
Holt
Neely
Joseph Rosier
Senate Elections Committee
United States Senate
Martin
Rosier
H. G
Kump
Homer A. Holt
M. M. Neely
Clarence Martin
Western Union
Bridges
R.-Vt
Fairmont
Kilgore
Connally
D.-Tex
George B. Martin
Kentucky
Strike Deadline Extended in Ryan Aircraft Talks
The 12 hour delay in the strike deadline at Ryan Aircraft comes as federal conciliator Harry C. Malcom says negotiations between the company and the United Automobile Workers are advancing. Dr. John Steelman and John Owen of the National Defense staff were involved in talks to avert a walkout before the new 7 p.m. deadline.
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San Diego
Calif
Ryan Aeronautical Company
Harry C. Malcom
C. I. O. United Automobile Workers
Ific
John Steelman
Conciliation
John Owen
National Defense Vee
Eyesight Checkup Ad by Hodgson and Brown Optometrists
Promotes eye examinations to protect vision and save money. Encourages readers to have eyes checked now. Mentions Hodgson and Brown Registered Optometrists.
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Hodgson & Brown
Beetle Threat Discussed by Officials in Winchester Meeting
Federal and state officials joined Frederick County leaders and orchardists in a courthouse briefing on Japanese Beetle controls for Winchester as 75 acres may require soil treatment this year. G. T. French cited 79 beetles trapped last year and outlined zones and methods including new bacterium treatments for heavy infestations.
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Frederick County
Common Council
G. T. Prench
Winchester
French
Elks Home
Handley School
Braddock
C. M. Rosenberger
Es of
E. C. Brewer
C. W. Stockwall
Bloomfield
N. J
W. C. Armstrong
Baltimore
General Motors Increases Aircraft Production
DETROIT January 21 General Motors announced completion of 1500 aviation engines and parts for 200 bomber planes and a planned monthly output of bombing planes. C E Wilson said GM has a cooperative arrangement with North American Aviation for twin engine 25 medium bombers and at peak will employ 40000 men in airplane parts.
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Detroit
General Motors Corporation
C. E. Wilson
General Motors
North American Aviation, Inc
Virginians Among Draftees Sent To Texas Training Camp
Four hundred draftees from Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia boarded a special train for a 2000 mile trip to Fort Sam Houston Texas for a year of army training. A second 400 will depart tomorrow and a third group on Saturday to join units of the second division. Capt Herbert F Matthews of the Ninth Infantry Fort Houston led the party aboard the military camp on wheels train with 11 Pullman cars and three baggage cars two turned into kitchens.
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Fort George G. Meade
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Fort Benning
Second Armored Division
Fort Bragg
San Antonio
Tex
Herbert F. Matthews
Ninth Infantry
Fort Houston
Tis
Greeks Repel Major Malian Counter Attack in Tepeleni
Greek forces claim repulsing a large Malian counter assault in Tepeleni on the Albanian front. Italy allegedly lost substantial positions and attacking troops in the effort to stop the Greek advance. Churchill declines to outline war aims in Commons. British raid destroys seven Axis planes at Catania Sicily, linked to German dive bombers.
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Athens
Tepeleni
Cairo
Egypt
Catania
Sicily
Most Emphatic Protest Filed
The German note on the San Francisco Nazi flag incident calls it a serious violation of treaty rights and international law. The two sailors convicted of malicious mischief await sentencing, and Secretary Hull said the US will investigate and report back with further communications.
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Washington
Germany
San Francisco
State Department
Hull
United States
Pick Winant For St James Court
John G. Winant former New Hampshire governor and ex Social Security Board chairman was reported as President Roosevelt's choice to replace Joseph P. Kennedy as ambassador to Great Britain. Informants say he is acceptable to Churchill and British officials and would handle wartime and postwar duties. Kennedy reportedly resigned and has no objection. Nomination to the Senate likely in a few days with prompt confirmation expected.
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Washington
John G. Winant
New Hampshire
Social Security Board
Roosevelt
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
White House
Churchhill
Winant
Kennedy
Senate
Capitol Hill
Colder Weather After Rain Hits Middle Atlantic
Extended forecast for January 21 to January 25 calls for light rain starting Wednesday night or Thursday, increasing to moderate or heavy by Saturday. Temperatures rise quickly Wednesday, fall Friday, then turn much colder Sunday with above normal readings expected in the south.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Truck Upsets Spill Peanuts on Route 50 in Virginia
A tractor trailer on Route 50 between here and Paris toppled on the mountain slope at 1 30 this morning spilling 12 of 147 bags of Virginia peanuts. Driver William Ebersole escaped injury. tractor damage about 300 dollars and trailer 500 dollars, with the rig brought to Winchester for repair.
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Paris
Route 50
Here
William Ebersole
Ebersole
Koontz Motor Lines
Winchester
Scotland Yard Raids Daily Worker Offices in London
Scotland Yard detectives raided the Daily Worker offices in London and halted publication as it went to press. The raid followed a government order banning further publication and delivery of the Daily Worker and The Week amid claims of systematic opposition to the war prosecution.
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London
Scotland Yard
Daily Worker
Communist Party
Great Britain
Home Secretary
Rome and Tobruk Battles Intensify Across Fronts
Riots spread through Romania as German units move in and Tobruk faces a major assault by Commonwealth forces in Libya. German and Italian actions, plus Balkan bombings, signal widening war with diplomatic tensions in Sofia Belgrade and Budapest.
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Associated Press
Britain
Desert Army
Tobruk
Libya
Balkans
Bucharest
R. A. Fi
Romania
Sofiia
Belgrade
Budapest
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Balkan
Rome
Adolf Ioe
Benito Mussolini
France
Corsica
Tunisia
French North Africa
Malta
Dakar
French West Africa
Virginio Gayda
United States
Germany
Suke Matsuoka
U States
Japan
East Asia
Pacific
Gemperal
Matsuoka
Yok
Tokyo
Kobe
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U. S
Feller
Ryan
Herbert S. Larrick
Atty
Bulletins
Churchill
House of Commons
House
St. James Court
Inler, Pa
Communist Sheet
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