Stimson Knox Deny Third Term Talk Before Senate Hearings
The Senate Military committee approved President Roosevelt’s nomination of Henry L. Stimson as Secretary of War after two hours of testimony in which he said his nomination had no relation to politics and that he had not discussed a third term with Roosevelt. Col. Frank Knox testified similarly on the third term issue as the Naval Committee prepared to act on his nomination as Secretary of the Navy.
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Willkie Plans Three Man Campaign Committee
Willkie will name a three member team to lead his national campaign with roles for a campaign manager a national party chairman and a personal representative. Possible choices include John D M Hamilton and Russell Davenport. Willkie seeks a strong organizer and awaits further talks with Samuel Pryor Harold Stassen and Senator McNary during a busy week.
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Wendell L. Willkie
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John D. M. Hamilton
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Samuel Pryor
Connecticut
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Stassen
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Washington
Navy Becomes World’s Largest With 395 Ships Ready
Official figures show the United States Navy already tops the world in ships and tonnage with 395 completed combat ships totaling 1 327 320 tons. Britain trails with 313 ships and 1 277 189 tons. A $500 million new warship order, covering 11 cruisers 20 destroyers 13 submarines and a seaplane tender, was the largest in Navy history.
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Larrick Named Frederick County School Board Chairman
At the Frederick County school board meeting Fred J. Larrick was elected chairman. Larrick, Middletown mayor and retired railway mail clerk, succeeds J. Fred Thwaite who resigned last month though his status remains unclear. The annual session also elected Mrs Elizabeth Lucas Sheetz as clerk and stenographer and the board planned site inspections for a proposed graded school at Clearbrook Bruce Town area.
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Opequon
Middletown
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George Bywaters
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Fireworks restrictions urged for Fourth of July
Winchester urges adherence to local ordinances on sale and use of fireworks during Independence Day. Officials note bans in some areas prevent tragedies and medical costs, and better show patriotism through safe practices and respect for national ideals.
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Expect Smaller Wheat Yields Across Frederick and Clarke
An inquiry reports wheat yields in Frederick County and Clarke County areas will likely be lower than last year. East of the Blue Ridge threshing is incomplete and heads are not well filled. In southern Frederick, grain is in shock while northern sections are still harvesting. Wet weather may have reduced grain fill and straw height, with several farmers expecting poorer harvests than in prior years.
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Library To Be Closed Fourth
Handley Library announced it will close Thursday for the Fourth of July holiday. Patrons are urged to borrow books before the 7:30 p.m. closing tomorrow.
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Fireworks For the Fourth Highlight Mason Hardware Ad
Mason Hardware runs Fourth of July fireworks sale with phone contact 201 for orders and pickup details. Local residents are urged to visit the store for seasonal discounts.
Opposition to excess profits tax debate in Washington
Senator George and House Chair Doughton forecast opposition to an excess profits levy on individuals and corporations. President Roosevelt urged a steeply graduated tax to fund defense, while Rayburn signaled WWI style lines. Previous tax forms relied on 1918 earnings and faced questions about impact on professionals and high earners.
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Five Italian Navy ships sunk by British air action
Cairo reports four Italian submarines and the destroyer Espero sunk by British air forces from Sicily to the Ethiopia Kenya frontier. Submarine losses dated June 27 to 29 and the Espero on June 27 with 44 survivors from the destroyer. Admiralty confirms the total Italian submarine losses at 13 in three years of war.
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New York Grows in 1940 Census Reveals City Gain
New York City added about 380 000 residents in the past decade per 1940 census preliminary figures. Baltimore rose to 854 114, New Orleans to 492 282, while Philadelphia Newark St. Joan Detroit Milwaukee Minneapolis showed declines from ten years prior as figures contrasted with 1940 counts.
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Throng Expected To Hear Dr Gallup
Residents of Berryville and surrounding area anticipate Dr George Gallup, director of the Institute of Public Opinion, speaking Friday night at eight in the Community Building. The Junior Board of Trade sponsors the talk on Americanism. admission is free.
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Will Reply To Relief Appeal Meeting At City Hall
At 5 o'clock this afternoon the War Refugee Committee will meet in the city hall council chamber to draft an answer to Arthur Edmonds's appeal for sanctuary for 60 English girls. A housing survey report from a Sunday night committee will be heard. It is unlikely 60 refugees can be housed as a unit, though some citizens suggest looser requirements and guaranteed support could enable placements.
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Britain Reports Heavier U Boat Losses Across Seas
London reports a new wave of submarine warfare causing heavy British merchant losses. Admiralty says 88,259 tons were sunk in the week ending June 23, with German U boats and Italian subs active in the Mediterranean and possibly the Atlantic.
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June Rainfall Below Average in 1940 Half-Year
An aggregate 18.71 inches of rain fell in the first six months of 1940, .74 inch above the 27-year half-year average of 17.97. June brought 3.47 inches, .32 inch below the 3.79 inch 27-year June average, with rainfall patterns noted across the last three years and the long-term average.
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Safe and Sane Fourth events fill city plans
The community gears up for a Safe and Sane Fourth of July with a Children's parade forming at 9 30 AM led by McKlwee's Municipal Band. A free movie and ice cream follow at the Capitol as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars supply flags for those without. Firework sales limit 8 AM to 6 PM daily through July 4.
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Rivers at Riverton Reported Clear in Branches
North Branch and South Branch of the river at Riverton show clear conditions. Awnings for windows and Armstrong icons noted at 39 East Pendilly Street. monitoring continues.
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Hungarian Pressure Amid Transylvania Tensions Reported
Bulletin from Bucharest on July 2 states Hungary tried to foment Magyar rebellion in Transylvania to justify military entry, with officials alleging covert operations to stir revolutionary activity among locals.
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Blockade Extended to French Ports Deferred for Colonies
Britain extends its blockade to French ports to halt goods reaching Germany but defers action against French colonies pending status clarification. Hugh Dalton, minister of economic warfare, told the House of Commons today.
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French Government Moves to Vichy After Clermont-Ferrand
A British wavelength broadcast reported by a New York source says the French government has moved from Clermont-Ferrand to Vichy and is now established there following the change.
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Railway union calls for removal of appeasement allies
London July 2 The National Union of Railwaymen unanimously adopted a resolution demanding the immediate removal from high office of persons linked to the previous government's appeasement policy.
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National Union of Railwaymen
Manhattan Sails On Final Rescue Mission Today
The United States liner Manhattan sails on its last rescue mission to pick up between 1,000 and 2,000 Americans, continuing a ten month effort to bring home U.S. citizens from war dangers in Europe.
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Government moves to levy sales tax in Great Britain
The government introduced legislation to impose a sales tax in Great Britain for the first time, but left to the House of Commons the rate and start date.
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Great Britain
House of Commons
AT Rileys Market Picnic Foods and Supplies
Local market offers complete line of picnic foods and paper goods including plates cups forks spoons and straws. Visit or call 1820. Store closed all day July 4th.
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Cold Storage Stocks Auction at Winchester Court House
An auction of a small block Virginia Apple Storage facility is planned for Saturday July 16 at 12 noon at the Winchester Court House. Dunn and Duvall serve as auctioneers.
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Special Attention to Advertisers and Subscribers
The Star will not publish on Thursday July 4 1940 Independence Day a national holiday. The Evening Star.
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Italians Aid Reported Nazi Campaign Rise
A British port reports heavy explosions on the French coast near Calais and a new bombing raid feared by London observers. A German claim of sinking a British cruiser off Brest was denied by a British source.
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German U boat campaign records heavy British losses
A London report cites Admittedly heavy merchant shipping losses during a three week period as British escort ships diverted to other operations. The tally from June 2 to June 23 reaches 186 837 tons with prior totals near 784 140 tons by May 26. France and other allies face increased submarine pressure.
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Stephens City Council to Meet Tonight
A regular Stephens City town council meeting is scheduled for tonight. Routine items are to be considered by the council.
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