End of an era as WPA and PWA fade from scene
Washington July 1 WPA and PWA will pass from the American scene ending a vast New Deal effort to lift millions from Depression era bread lines. The fold brings back unexpended funds to the Treasury and shows mixed public reaction to the nation’s wartime economy.
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Washington
Works Projects Administration
WPA
Public Works Administration
PWA
Wes
Congress
RFC
Philip Fleming
Federal Works Administration
Last Mail From Capt Pingley Dated June 1
Mrs J E Marshall of Salem Virginia said the last letter from her son Captain William G Pingley was dated June 1 He warned she might not hear for a time but he was well Capt Pingley led Headquarters Company then commanded Company K 116th Infantry 29th Division which fought in France He spent six weeks in an English hospital for a broken foot and had just been released to rejoin his unit
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J. E. Marshall
Salem
William G. Pingley
Pingley
Winchester
Headquartres Company
116Th Infantry
France
England
Fourth of July Celebration Bond Drive Ends in Victory
A community fund drives a Fourth of July celebration bond issue to support a new parade and public events. Local officials announce success as residents vote to approve the bond, enabling expanded festivities and national holiday activities.
Overcharge Refunded in BaltiMore Watch Case
Two local women purchased watches for sons in the service at 32.95 each. After short use, parts were unavailable and a local jeweler could not repair them. An overcharge of 14.45 per watch was found. the Baltimore jeweler refunded, and the Price Panel will refund the purchasers. Watermelon wholesale prices set for shipping points through July 4 and after. Used car ceiling prices take effect July 10 1944 with guidance on transfer certificates and price ceilings.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Board
OPA
WPB
German General Killed in Finland Accident
Transocean reports Gen Eduard Diel, German commander in Finland, was killed in an accident in Berlin broadcast. No further details provided.
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London
Transocean
Berlin
Eduard Diel
Finland
War Bonds Fuel the Weapons Used in Invasion Effort
The message urges citizens to buy war bonds to fund weapons and equipment for the invasion and to support the troops. It underscores the link between financial support at home and military success abroad.
Soldiers in England listed for two local air corps members
Sgt Paul L. Tomney Jr son of Mr and Mrs Paul Tomney Route 1 Winchester is overseas after completing a training course at a Control Depot in England. He worked previously as an Aircraft Metal Mechanic for Glenn L Martin Co Baltimore. Sgt Leon P DeHaven Winchester tail gunner on an Eighth AAF Flying Fortress earned an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during heavy bombing missions over Germany and Occupied Europe. He joined service April 27 1943 after working as a cashier at Atlantic and Pacific Super Market Winchester.
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Air Service Command
England
Paul L. Tomney
Paul Tomney
Route 1
Winchester
States
Tomney
America
Glenn L. Martin Co
Baltimore
Leon P de- Haven
Germany
Europe
DeHaven
J W DeHaven
Berryville Avenue
Bloom Yard Party Postponed for Harvest Season
Bloom Virginia July 3 The Fourth of July yard party at Friendly Grove is postponed due to harvest duties. Master Lawrence Brasser grand-nephew of T S Cooper returns to Chevy Chase Maryland and will join Monte Vita Camp near Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Misses Martha and Mary Triplett visited Miss Anna Jane Cooper. Mrs C E Clowser, undergoing medical treatment, is much improved.
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Bloom
Friendly Grove
Lawrence Brasser
T. S. Cooper
Chevy Chase
Monte Vita Camp
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Martha
Mary Triplett
Anna Jane Cooper
C. E. Clowser
Consolidation of One-Room Schools To Be Discussed
A Virginia School Study Commission task force will study consolidating one room schools. Raymond Long will chair the special committee with members including R B Crawford W S Dixon Roy E Kyle and F F Jenkins. A report is due to the commission by August 15 and will cover elementary and high school consolidation and related pupil disposition and curriculum improvements.
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Richmond
Virginia
School Study Commission
George H. Denny
Raymond Long
State Planning Board
Long
R. B. Crawford
Virginia Trustees Association
W.S. Dixon
State Department of Education
Roy E. Kyle
Carroll County
F. F. Jenkins
Southampton County
Steamer Carrying Troops Blasted
The former Grace liner Santa Elena was sunk by Nazi torpedo planes while carrying troops in the Mediterranean. Captain E R Johanson of the USS Monterey will receive a citation for saving 1 675 survivors. Four were lost overall, none during rescues. News from Punto Rico reports a Panamanian freighter torpedoed in the Caribbean with 2 dead and 23 missing of 47 aboard.
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Washington
Santa Elena
Mediterranean
War Shipping Administration
E. R. Johanson
U. S. S. Monterey
Punto Rico
Caribbean
Next President Could Be Elected By Lower House
An anti Roosevelt movement within the Democratic party could force the House of Representatives to elect the next president under the electoral rule. Southern Democrats threaten to name electors for a third candidate if Roosevelt is renominated, risking a three way split in electoral votes.
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Washington
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
South
House
Massachusetts
Michigan
New York
West Virginia
Idaho
Electors and Vice Presidential Selection in Senate Control
The text discusses how electors may swing to a single candidate in several states with one representative and notes that if electors withhold a vice president the Senate must name one. It also comments on the expected Senate composition and Democratic control around November.
State Democrats Set Roanoke Delegates for Chicago Convention
Virginia Democrats plan to name 24 Chicago delegates at Roanoke on Saturday. District caucuses precede the noon state convention to elect a state chairman and national committeeman and committeewoman and adopt a platform. Debate centers on endorsing Roosevelt or remaining uninstructed.
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Richmond
Virginia
Chicago
Roanoke
Roosevelt
Byrd
Committee of One Hundred
All In Behind The War Bond Drive
Citizens rally to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds as part of a nationwide campaign. Officials urge popular participation, citing patriotic duty and financial backing for troops and supplies.
Auction Sale On Locust Street In Woodstock Va
An auction is announced for a property or items on Locust Street in Woodstock Virginia. Details such as date time and participating parties appear in the notice. Local residents and potential bidders are advised to watch for further information and bidding terms.
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Locust Street
Woodstock
Marion man named temporary chairman at state convention
L Preston Collinns of Marion will serve as temporary chairman and deliver the keynote address while T B Standley of Henry is appointed to the House of Delegates as permanent six man, a customary choice for the past.
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L. Preston Collinns
Marion
B. Standley
Henry
House of Delegates
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