Bill To Defer Men Over 28 Likely Passes Without Fight
The House debates a bill to require selective service deferment for men over 28 with provisions to prevent work stoppages in defense plants. Debate follows adjournment after Rep. Bolles’s death as the Senate already acted on a discretionary deferment bill. General Marshall’s push to remove restrictions faces mixed support amid wider calls on defense production.
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Washington
House
Stephen Bolles
Wisconsin
Senate
Roosevelt
Hemisphere
George C. Marshall
Army
Stimson
Iceland
Marshall
Faddis
D-Pa
Western Hemisphere
Winchester Fines for Out-of-State Drivers Debated in Parking Row
A motorist argues over fines for out-of-state drivers and cites a parallel parked machine blocking two spaces. The piece then questions sidewalk upgrades and WPA funding, urging the city to proceed with its own improvements if federal aid falls short.
South End Hose Company Plans Funeral Gathering
All members are asked to meet at the hall at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral of our late brother Gera S March. The service will be held at Market Street Methodist Church at 3 o'clock. Howard
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South End Hose Company
Gera S. March
Market Street Methodist Church
Howard
O'Sullivan AFL Sign One Year Contract
O'Sullivan Rubber Company and the American Federation of Labor Rubber Workers Local 22770 sign a one year contract effective yesterday. AFL as exclusive bargaining agent for all employees except foremen supervisors and clerical staff negotiates hours rates and general working conditions. The pact raises wages above federal minimums for most workers and projects about 60 thousand dollars in annual increases.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Company
American Federation of Labor
Rubber Workers
AFL
Earl Bunting
A. C. Halvosa
W. L. Driver
Kay Bailey
H. B
Ameri
Accredi
O'Sullivan
Washington
Dted
Farmers Protest Penalty By AAA Across States
Oklahoma farmers joined groups in Kansas and Missouri counties in a revolt against the 49 cent per bushel federal penalty on excess wheat. The movement aims to form the National Agricultural Producers Association to fight the penalty nationwide, with a federal suit filed in Oklahoma City.
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Enid
Okla
Oklahoma
A.A. A
Oklahea
Southernansas
Kansas
Missouri
National Agricultural Producers’ Association
Oklahoma City
Ipant
Omaha
Neb
July Rainfall Above Normal At Winchester Laboratory
July rainfall reached 4.03 inches with 0.64 inches in 24 hours ending today at 8 am, while July’s average is 3.57 inches. Despite mixed crop effects, moisture benefited pastures and small grains, rivers rose slightly or stayed muddy, and Southwestern Virginia streams ran higher without damage.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Berry's Ferry
Virginia
Earth slides down Little Black Mountain in Virginia mining camp
A heavy rain unleashed a 2000 foot earth slide at Charles City near the Bonny Blue mining area on the Virginia Kentucky border. Fifty homes were endangered as crews worked to divert water and prevent further collapse. No injuries were reported.
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Bonny Blue
Blue Diamond
Virginia-Kentucky
Smith Williams
Jack’s Branch
FDR Policies Endorsed by Virginia USW Veterans Encampment
Delegates at the 32nd Virginia United Spanish War Veterans encampment endorse Roosevelt era foreign and domestic policies with a 100 percent vote, electing E. J. Hewitt of Richmond as commander and W. M. King of Alexandria as senior vice commander. I. L. Leafe of Portsmouth wins junior vice commander after a close race. Installations to follow with officers and Ladies Auxiliary to be inducted at the Armory.
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Oine
Virginia United Spanish War Veterans
E. J. Hewitt
Richmond
Hewitt
W. M. King
Alexandria
I. L. Leafe
Portsmouth
FP. M. Morgan
Norfok
Wymer Hewitt
R. C. Wymer
Staunton
L. T. Matthews
B. L. Morris
F. E. Hawkins
Lynchburg
Fizhugh Lee
Navy Department
Army
Navy
H. T. Cook
Roosevelt
Francis Perkins
Soldent
Wymer
Ladies Auxiliary
Florence Hillery
Florence M. Hillery
Delia F. McHorney
Evelyn Tyre
Norfolk
Sue L. Brown
Petersburg
Marguerite ‘McLean
Tina Day
Roanoke
Louise Murphy
Frances West
Byrnes Sworn In as Associate Justice of Supreme Court
James F. Byrnes was sworn in at the White House as associate justice of the Supreme Court with Chief Justice Whaley administering the oath. The ceremony occurred in Roosevelt's office, Byrnes standing with a Bible opened to the Eighty-second Psalm. Attorney-General Robert H. Jackson attended as his Senate-confirmed successor awaits swearing in.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
White House
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Richard Whaley
United States Court of Claims
Byrnes
Robert H. Jackson
Senate
Jackson
British claims three Syrian front advances amid Damour battle
British Middle East command reported advances on three Syrian fronts including near Damour south of Beirut and progress west from Demir Kappu toward the Aleppo air base. Australian units suffered losses along the Damour river while French forces defended and countered.
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Cario
Egypt
Damour
Beirut
Middle East Command
Demir Kappu
Alepppo
Deir-ez-zor
Dijezzine
London
Forglass
Homs
Vichy
Damour River
French Foreign Legion
Djezzine
Euphrates River
Syria
Iraq
Palmyra
U S Garrison At Iceland Likely To Be Large
Washington July 8 The Iceland post emerged as a major overseas U S defense outpost with a garrison likely the largest. Army lists 118 700 troops overseas with Hawaii at 40 000 in May, while British forces on Iceland are estimated near 80 000. Prime Minister Hermann Jonasson sought strength to meet every eventuality while President Roosevelt weighs options.
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Washington
Iceland
United States
Hawaii
Hermann Jonasson
Roosevelt
Paroled ex-NYSE head Whitney to leave Sing Sing
OSSINING N Y July 8 Richard Whitney former head of the New York Stock Exchange was granted parole effective August 11 from Sing Sing where he served a five to ten year term for larceny. London July 8 A Soviet mission of army navy and airforce officers arrived in London in reciprocal exchange for a British mission to Moscow sources said.
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Ossining
N. Y
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Sing Sing
London
Moscow
British gunboats sink German submarine in Strait of Gibraltar
British gunboats in the Strait of Gibraltar destroyed a German submarine with depth charges and recovered the bodies of two German sailors, reported from La Linea Spain on July 8.
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LA Linea
Spain
Strait of Gibraltar
New York July 8 Traveler Reports Wounded Fray
A traveler quotes statements from witnesses about many frainients of wounded individuals amid a chaotic scene in New York. The account highlights the scale of injuries and the confusion surrounding the incident.
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New York
Bombing Continues as RAF Presses German Targets
British air units hammered northern France and extended raids into western Germany Holland Belgium and France for over a day. Observers noted inland explosions diminishing as bombs landed deeper, while Germany boosted anti aircraft defenses to offset fighter shortages.
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English Channel
France
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Channel
Russia
Witn Con
Scolds Wheeler For Revealing Iceland Occupation Secret
White House secretary Stephen Early denounced Senator Wheeler for disclosing that U S forces might occupy Iceland stating the remark reflected a questionable handling of sensitive military information The New York Times dispatch noted British ire and questioned the statement while Early downplayed any specific troop details and denied London reports of an Iceland to United States air link.
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Washington
Stephen Early
White House
London
Wheeler
D-Mont
United States
Iceland
Dispatch
New York Times
Claude Auchinleck
Britain
Middle East
Early
Winston Churchill
Berlin Reports Bitterest Fighting in Russia Front
Berlin and Moscow clash over the eastern front as German forces push toward Moscow and Leningrad. Soviet high command says 600 mile front holds, while Berlin claims major prisoner and tank captures amid heavy losses.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Vichy
Moscow
Stalin Line
Berlin
Russia
High Command
Eastern Front
Dnepr
Leningrad
Tersley
Red Army
Hitler
DNB
Petain Opens Drive for Restricted Franchise in France
Vichy July 8 Petain signals a new constitution to end universal male suffrage and favor an authoritarian, hierarchical state. He told the drafting committee that authority should derive from natural groups and duties rather than sheer numbers, with a hierarchy of families professions and communities led by chiefs.
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Vichy
France
Marshal Petain
Petain
Showery Weather Expected Friday Across Mid Atlantic
Extended forecast for July 8 to July 12 notes generally fair weather until Friday or Saturday when showers likely. Cooler tonight, warmer by Friday. Temperatures expected to hover near normal over the next four days with the Middle Atlantic States experiencing a shift to precipitation later in the period.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Ten Killed In Clash With Nudists In Panama
Officials report seven men and three women among victims when Panama Police moved to enforce immigration and local laws on a Swiss German nudist colony at Cotito near the Costa Rica border. Six others were wounded, including one policeman.
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Panama
Cotito
Costa Rica
Winchester Carriers Get Lightweight Uniforms For Summer
City and County brevities note letter carriers in Winchester are outfitted in grey open collar uniforms with heat protecting helmets. A found marriage license is to be recorded by the Corporation Court clerk. Reverend M T Thomas faced a tense moment. Bruce Alexander and others plan the awanis picnic at 2 30 pm at Ralph Pifer’s Capon River cabin with fish fry and chicken dinner as attractions.
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Winchester Letter Carriers
Corporation Court Clerk
M. T. Thomas
Bruce Alexander
Earl Shade
W. W. Whitlock
Ralph Pifer
Wyatt Richards
E. E. Harbaugh
J. Curtis Frey
Capon River
Recovery Slow for Dr Ralph Snapp Former City Council Member
Dr Ralph Snapp a well known dentist and former city council member is recovering slowly after an operation at Memorial Hospital conducted about a month ago He remains confined to his bed and is not expected to be fully recovered for at least another month.
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Ralph Snapp
Memorial Hospital
Opequon Chapel Plate Supper Notice
Opequon Chapel Opequon Va announces a plate supper on Thursday July 10 with a rain date the following night. Admission at 35 cents. For more details dial 3631. Willis Real Estate advertises this notice.
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DIAL
Willis Real Estate
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