Roosevelt Launches Stumping Tour for Liberal Candidates
President Roosevelt heads on a ten car special to California Kentucky and Oklahoma to back liberal candidates and push for new deal supporters in the Senate. Farley also tours the northwest and Alaska while remaining discreet on purge tactics. The trip mixes politics with a Fort Worth stop to visit his son Eliott.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Oklahoma
California
Senate
James A. Farley
Northwest
Alaska
Farley
Democratic Party
Mr. Roosevelt
Tydings
Maryland
George
Georgia
Smith
South Carolina
Fort Worth
Tex
Eliott
Unloading Of Fireworks Banned In Philadelphia
Mayor S Davis Wilson ordered authorities to stop a Japanese steamer carrying a $500000 fireworks cargo from unloading in Philadelphia. Fire Marshal Jacob Clinton to deny storage permits and Police Superintendent Hubbs to destroy the fireworks if unloaded. Over 300 people were injured by fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend in the city.
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Philadelphia
S. Davis Wilson
Jacob Clinton
Winchester advises regular birdbath filling in heat
In warm days, MA Winchester urges filling the birdbath often to help feathered friends. The recent heat also motivates pool project sponsors and potential swimmers to respond to a planned swimming venue.
Fisherman reels 45 pound bomito off Cape Charles
Garland W Morris of 302 West Boscawen enjoyed salt water fishing at Cape Charles last Friday. He fought a 45 pound bomito for about 30 minutes ten miles from shore and also landed a 40 pound horn fish on the same trip. The catch was stored in Winchester.
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Garland W. Morris
West Boscawen
Cape Charles
Morris
Winchester
New Officers Inducted by Rotary at Winchester Club
Rotary Club members gathered at Winchester Golf Club for a regular luncheon featuring officer installation. Retiring president J Pinckney Arthur gave a farewell review of the year, while incoming president Herman Stine outlined goals. New officers include Henry Covington vice president C L Coffman secretary treasurer and Philip Glaize sergeant at arms along with several directors. Woodstock song leader Jack Sperry and pianist Mrs Lucy Spiker provided musical numbers.
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Rotary Club
Winchester Golf Club
J. Pinckney Arthur
Herman Stine
Henry Covington
C. L. Coffman
Philip Glaize
J. P. Arthur
Herbert Solenberger
Harry F. Byrd
D. J. Howard
W. Nelson Page
Jack Sperry
Woodstock
Lucy Spiker
British Warship Sent To Haifa
London orders two battalions from Egypt to Palestine to quell deadly Jewish Arab clashes. Emerald cruiser assigned to Haifa amid high casualties with 22 Arabs and 6 Jews dead and 92 Arabs and 11 Jews wounded in two days of rioting. Martial law considered as violence escalates in Jerusalem and Haifa.
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London
Britain
Egypt
Palestine
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Haifa
Tuvia Dounia
Chaim Weizmann
Dounia
Apple Demand Seen In Bread By Michigan Growers
Albion Michigan July 7 The Michigan Apple Institute predicts bakers will ally with growers as apple bread gains popularity Bakers use a pint of unsweetened sauce per seven pounds of dough increasing moisture and freshness. The industry could become a major market for apples.
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Albion
Mich
C. C. Taylor
Michigan Apple Institute, Inc
Taylor
Apple Growers Enthused By Market Outlook In England
Apple growers express optimism for fair prices this season due to fruit shortages in England and Europe. Australia and New Zealand apples fetch 10 to 11.5 shillings per box in England, worth $7 to $8 per barrel, with Bramley Seedling short and demand for Virginia cooking apples rising. Early apples look strong amid US crop limits and export prospects. A Martinsburg dispatch notes early Transparent apples moving, up about 50 cents a bushel from last year, but crop is light and movement limited. FOR RENT six room house near city center.
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England
Europe
Australia
New Zealand
Antipodes
Bramley
Virginia
United States
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore Sun
County Supervisors Approve 2500 Task to Meet Expenses
The county board authorized a 2500 loan for four months at 4 percent to cover current expenditures pending revenue. The action followed a June 30 financial report showing balances in general, dog, and welfare funds, with various receipts and transfers. The board also planned to seek state aid as part of ongoing budget adjustments.
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Board of Supervisors
Aftenoon
C. I. Brumback
C. C. Brannen
P. H. Gold
W. H. Branner
Harry L. McCann
Welfare Fund
Dog Fund
Welfare
Back Creek
Gainesboro
Shawnee
Concert by City Band Friday Evening
The McKiwee Municipal Band plans another summer concert at 8 pm on Friday at the Cameron street front of City Hall. Director Prof. W H Mellwee has in mind Sousa marches plus a couple of other selections. Plenty of parking. all music lovers urged to attend.
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City Band
Mckiiwee
Cameron Street
City Hall
W. H. Mellwee
Sousa
Judge Roberts Named for Federal Bench in Virginia
The White House named Floyd H. Roberts of Bristol as federal judge for the western district of Virginia. He has served on Bristol’s Corporation Court and will partner with Judge John Paul of Harrisonburg. The appointment addresses long rising court business in the district.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Floyd H. Roberts
Bristol
Virginia
Roberts
Corporation Court of
John Paul
Harrisonburg
British Cabinet Voices Displeasure Over Franco Reply
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain demands fuller explanation from Francisco Franco over attacks on British ships in Spanish waters. He noted Franco suggested humanizing warfare and proposed Almeria as an immune port. Sir Robert Hodgson stays in England until a new British note is answered.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Francisco
Franco
Chamberlain
Almeria
Robert M. Hodgson
Spain
England
Sir Robert
Navy lieutenant exposes dementia pugilistica in boxing
Lieut J A Millspaugh of the Naval Medical Corps writes in the Naval Medical Bulletin that dementia pugilistica results from trauma rather than punch drunk ness. He lists symptoms such as scowling snorting and crouching and notes the fighter’s post KO confusion.
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Eddy Gilmore
Washington
J. A. Millspaugh
Naval Medical Corps
Naval Medical Bulletin
Lieut. Millspaugh
Socko
Refugees press demands at Evian talks
Myron Taylor was elected president of the inter governmental committee on refugees at Evian. Jewish Catholic and Protestant groups formed a united front calling for immediate international aid and a common spokesman to push four demands including refugee protection across the world and liberty of immigration to Palestine. Dr Heinrich Neuman delivered a German note seeking the evacuation of 40 000 Austrian political victims by August 1.
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Evian - Les - Bains
France
Myron C. Taylor
United States
Intergovernmental Committee On Refugees
Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Taylor
Inter-Governmental Committee On Refugees
Germany
Austria
Palestine
Heinrich Neuman
Vienna
Neumann
Duke of Windsor
Ten Die In Lisbon Exhibition Fire Disaster
In Lisbon on July 7 ten boys aged 12 to 20 perished when a four story wooden building used for an exhibition fire drill burned uncontrollably. Firemen, delayed by spectators and a prearranged alarm, could not rescue all. eight more were fatally injured leaping from windows as the structure collapsed in a blaze widely witnessed by the crowd.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Yard Party at Pleasant Valley Church Notice
Christian Endeavor Society of Pleasant Valley Church invites a yard party on Wednesday night July 13 at Alvin Barretts field on Ridge Road. Community members are encouraged to attend for fellowship and informal activities.
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Alvin Barrett
Ridge Road
Christian Endeavor Society of
Pleasant Valley Church
Yard Party Benefit at Stine's Chapel
A yard party fundraiser is planned for Thursday July 7 at Stine's Chapel featuring ham and chicken sandwiches to support the Sun shine Class. The event invites community members to enjoy refreshments and contribute to a local charitable program.
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Stine’s Chapel
Sunshine
Organ Concert at Lutheran Church Friday Night
Friday night July 8 at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour 19 N Washington St concert begins at 8 p m silver offering appreciated end of listing shows community event in local church calendar
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Luthern Church of Our Saviour
N. Washington St
Terrorist Attacks Mark First Anniversary of China War in Shanghai
In Shanghai on the war's first anniversary four were killed and five wounded as bombs grenades and gunfire struck Japanese targets. Chinese guerrilla actions and renewed patrols by foreign troops and police followed the flare of violence.
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Shanghai
United States
International Settlement
Whangpoo River
Nanking
Yangtze River
Hankow
China
Peiping
Chiang Kai-Shek
Tokyo
Japan
Randolph Macon President Dies After Illness in Atlanta
Dr. Robert Emory Blackwell 84 longtime Randolph Macon College president died in a hospital in Atlanta. Born November 14 1854 in Warrenton he led the college for generations and held multiple education and church roles including Virginia Interracial Commission and Southern Methodist Association of Colleges. He married Theela Duncan in 1877 and survived by daughter Mrs. J F Messick.
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Atlanta
Robert Emory Blackwell
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
Southern Association of Colleges
Blackwell
Warrenton
United States
Randolph-Macon
Virginia Interracial Commission
Association of Virginia Colleges
Southern Methodist Association of Colleges
Joint Commission On Unifica
South
Birmingham
Ala
Theela Epie Duncan
James Duncan
J. F. Messick
Girl Rescued From Adirondack Ledge After 10 Hours
An 18 year old German nursemaid trapped over ten hours on a 1000 foot Adirondack cliff was rescued by rope party near Keene Valley New York. She was calm during the rescue and returned to her ground crew by dawn. She had arrived in the United States six months ago and was employed by Dr Paul Wolfe of Evanston Illinois.
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Keene Valley
N. Y
Paul Wolfe
Evanston
Ill
William Isham
Montreal-New York
Isham
Areex
Friendship Fire Company Meets at 8 Tonight
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held in the company hall at 8 o clock this evening. Important business will be transacted. A moving picture titled Sports and News will be shown after the meeting. All members urged to attend.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Proceeds Benefit Epworth League Event At Market Street
Thursday night July 7 in front of Market Street M E Church. If rainy next night. Home made ice cream cake and candy. Also lost dog notices for a male police dog dark color answers to name. Reward returned to E W Barr.
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Market St. M. E
Epworth League
E. W. Barr
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