Congress Approves Expansion of Two Ocean Navy Force
Congress sent a $4.0 billion Navy expansion bill to the White House as part of a large defense push. The plan aims to nearly double the Navy and boost Army air and land forces, with additional contracts for 25 000 planes by July 1942 and a $65.8 million TVA power project to help aircraft production. The Senate confirmed Col. Frank Knox and the House moved to authorize further fleet growth to two-ocean status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Congress
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
The
Defense Commission
Army
Navy
House
Senate
House of Development
Tennessee Valley Authority
Aluminum Company of America
Europe
Col
Frank Knox
Knox
Henry L. Stimson
Byrd Installed As Rotary President
Harry F Byrd Jr was installed as president of the Winchester Rotary Club at today’s luncheon. New officers include L J McElligott as vice president and W R Legges as secretary treasurer. Directors are Byrd, McElligott Dowell J Howard J Pinckney Arthur Henry Covington Charles Baker and Paul Haldeman. Baker and Haldeman are new on the board. Covington outgoing president received a past president pin. Additional committee chairs were announced including Harold G Brown as Program Committee chair and McSherry Lupton as Attendance chair.
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Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester Rotary Club
Byrd
L. J. McElligott
W. R. Legges
McElligott
Dowell J. Howard
J. Pinckney Arthur
Henry Covington
Charles Baker
Paul Haldeman
Baker
Haldeman
Henry Co
D. J. Howard
Richard Eddy
J. P. Arthur
Clifford Grim
George Barnsley
W. R. Legge
Lester Arnold
B. B. Dutton
Sargeant-At-Arms
Willkie Plans Active Southern Campaign Tour
Willkie said he would campaign in the Democratic south while on vacation in Colorado and Wyoming. He noted upcoming talks in the south and planned events with Republican leaders, including a fish fry in Gunnison County and rodeo opening in Cheyenne. The inquiry panel found no sufficient evidence to probe a Willkie telegram drive.
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William B. Ardery
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
South
Mrson
Red
Denver
Colorado
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
Thomas E. Dewey
Continental Divide
Gunnison
Ralph L. Carr
Carr
West
Washington
Gillette
Iowa
64 Congressmen Want Roosevelt Renomination
Sixty four Democratic House members from 21 states signed a statement urging President Roosevelt to accept renomination. Rep. Smith of Washington said the declaration expresses a desire for him to be nominated in Chicago and to continue his leadership in foreign and domestic affairs. The article notes speculation over how Roosevelt will announce his decision.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Rep. Smith
D-Wash
Chicago
Smith
Tennessee
Texas
Alabama
Condition of the Rivers At Riverton
The river report lists North Fork Clear and South Fork Glaar at Riverton with water conditions noted. Further measurements or readings are not provided in the available text.
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Riverton
North Fork
South Fork
Glaar
Surge in Marriage Licenses Hit 5743 in Year Ends Soon
A city and county clerks report 5743 marriage licenses issued from July 1, 1939, to June 30 of this year. The tally suggests total may exceed 6500 by early August with city office issuing 4045 and county 1698, each under current fees.
Bombs Found in Philadelphia as Convention News Breaks
New York police say seven bombs were found in Philadelphia while the Republican National Convention sat in session. Lieutenant James Pyke opened two devices and detectives warn of possible further blasts. Commissioner Valent ine urges vigilance and promises new bomb squad methods to prevent tragedies.
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New York
Lewis J. Valentine
Valentine
Philadelphia
James Pyke
Europe
West Virginia Native Heading Fading Blue Line
A. T. Anderson, 94, was installed as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in a porch ceremony in Washington Pennsylvania. He had succeeded John E. Andrew of Quincy Illinois who died on June 30. Anderson enlisted at 17 in Company B First West on Cavalry and served under General George Armstrong Custer in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Washington
A. T. Anderson
Grand Army of the Republic
Anderson
John E. Andrew
Quincy
First Weston Cavalry
Eral George Armstrong
Shenandoah Valley
Yard Party at Epworth Chapel Church
A yard party is announced for Saturday July 20 at Epworth Chapel Church. The event details show a schedule with multiple time slots and activities listed.
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Epworth Chapel
Canada launches nationwide drive for 40 000 volunteers
Ottawa reports Canada begins a full recruitment push for the Canadian Active Service Force to field 40,000 volunteers for home or overseas duty and to train 37,000 militiamen in August 1 camps. Defense leaders stress rapid mobilization and potential compulsory drafts if needed.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Defense
Col
J. L. Ralston
Air
C. G. Power
Ralston
Missing Man Search Under Way in Woodstock
Woodstock Virginia July 11 aid of the sheriff s office in a search for William Jahrling 51 retired food division inspector of the New York Board of Health has been asked by his wife who reported he had not returned home after about 48 hours His car with keys in the ignition was found a mile south of Woodstock loaded with groceries and other supplies he bought Tuesday in Woodstock.
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Woodstock
Sheriff's Office
William Jahrling
New York Board of Health
Here
German claim submarine victories reach unprecedented rates
Berlin reports six weeks ending July 8 saw 609000 tons of enemy commercial shipping sunk by U-boat actions. High command says weekly losses exceed 100000 tons, comparing favorably to WWI averages and citing a starvation blockade aim against Britain.
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Berlin
Britain
High Command
United Kingdom
Germany
British Isles
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Twelve German Planes Downed Over English Coasts
The Air Ministry said twelve enemy planes were shot down and many damaged as British warplanes repelled heavy attacks around England’s coasts. One British fighter was lost and a few civilian deaths were reported while bombers struck coast to coast.
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London
England
Air Ministry
Baby II succeeds the famous county rooster
Mrs. Ernest Alger of Millwood introduces a new red rooster named Baby II after the original Baby vanished and died. The year old, eight pound bird roams the kitchen, eating anything. Andrew Bell invites 397 travelers to Winchester with Skyline Drive maps from C G Gran. Dr P B Stickley, born 1863, recalls reconstruction while reporting 500 bushels barley and 500 wheat from specific acreages.
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Ernest Alger
Millwood
Rhode Island
Mr. Alger
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Comerce
Winchester
Mr. Bell
C. G. Gran
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Gran
P. B. “Pete” Stickley
Shephens City
Virginia
Pete
Romania Invited to Berlin Talks on Transylvania and Bucovina
Bucharest reports Foreign Minister Manoilescu received invitation to Berlin to discuss Romania policy amid Hungarian demands on Transylvania. He may seek German backing to return northern Bucovina and set Bessarabia as a semi autonomous Romanian state for 10,000 Germans. The government urged no further territorial concessions following Munich pact.
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Bucharest
Mihail Manoilescu
Berlin
Rumania
Transylvania
Manoilescu
Russia
Bucovina
Bessarabia
Carol
Balkan
Europe
Munich
Balkans
Hungary Elects to Pause Transylvania Return Push
Budapest reports quote Prime Minister Teleky and Foreign Minister Csaky returning from Munich to explain Hungary will drop immediate Transylvania reclamation against Romania. Berlin notes Adolf Hitler pressed the move as Axis powers seek a lasting European peace. Teleky vows a deep friendship with Germany and duty to trust and obey.
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Budapest
Pal Teleky
Istvan Csaky
Munich
Hungary
Transylvania
Romania
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Teleky
Europe
Germany
Fun
Ciano
Telegrafo H
Balkans
Il Telegrafo
Russia
Rome
Executor's Sale of Annie Orndorff Farm Mt Williams 44 Acres
The sale occurs at noon on Saturday July 13 in front of the Court House for Annie Orndorff farm located at Mt Williams. The 44 acre property is to be sold under an executor's sale process.
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Annie Orndorff
Mt. Williams
Court House
Germans Claim Sea Campaign Becomes Starvation Blockade
The Associated Press reports Nazi leaders say Germany is turning its sea campaign against Britain into a starvation blockade, citing sinking of 609,000 tons in six weeks and recall of 1917 shortages. Britain vows to boost home production despite submarines and bombers.
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British Isles
Associated Press
Germany
United Kingdom
Britain
Nazi High Command
Imperial Navy
R. S. Hudson
House of Commons
Defense Commission says 25000 war planes possible in two years
Defense Commission announced potential addition of 25,000 war planes to Army and Navy over two years. It said contracts totaling 100 million dollars have been let in recent days and other contracts are rapidly being consummated.
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Defense Commission
Washington
Deputies approve compulsory military service bill
In Montevideo on July 11 the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill requiring compulsory military service, following a Senate approval earlier. The move envisions universal service and aligns with prior legislative action.
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Montevideo
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
US would fortify bases in Nova Scotia and Bermuda
Three members of the House Military Committee after surveying northeast coast defenses recommended that the United States acquire and fortify fleet and air bases in Nova Scotia and Bermuda.
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Washington
House Military Committee
United States
Nova Scotia
Bermuda
Faces Food Crisis Stresses Need to Increase UK Production
London report quotes P R S Hudson the Minister of Agriculture telling Parliament that Britain faces a food crisis far worse than in 1914 and that food production must rise next year to prevent millions from going hungry.
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London
P.R. S. Hudson
Commons Today
Britain
Attache Says Bomb Aimed at Governor Near Convention
An aide in Harrisburg said the governor Arthur H. James was the intended target of a bomb planted near the site of the Republican National Convention. The discovery prompted police to tighten security as investigators reviewed the incident.
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Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Hottest Day Of The Year In Winchester County
Winchester and Frederick counties recorded the hottest day of 1940 as the Winchester Research Laboratory thermometer hit 94 degrees. The previous peak was 92 degrees on June 4, with several days in the nineties last month. Citizens shed cool weather attire as summer settled in.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester Research Laboratory
Kernstown Methodist Benefit Ice Cream and Ham Sandwich Sale
A Kernstown Methodist Church benefit is planned for Friday July 12 at the church. The event features homemade ice cream and country ham sandwiches with proceeds to support church needs.
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Kernstown Methodist Church
Fli
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Called
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will convene this evening at 8 o'clock in the company hall. Captain William Argenbright presiding.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
WM. Argenbright
Bombing Raids Prompt Mixed War Reports Across Europe
Nazi raids hit England with casualties claimed by the government while Italy reports heavy losses after a two day action in the Mediterranean. Italian air forces say battleship and carrier hits occurred though British counts deny direct damage.
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England
Italy
Paganini
Durazzo
Albania
Britain
Russia
Germany
House of Commons
R. A. Butler
Foreign Affairs
Francisco Piccolo
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Hood
Baleares Isands
Odd Fellows To Hear FBI Agent In Stephens City
Members of the Tri County Odd Fellows Association meet in Stephens City for their regular session with guest speaker R. L. Murphy from the Richmond field division of the FBI. The gathering is led by C. L. of Middletown, president of the association.
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Tri-County
Odd Fellows Association
Stephens City
R. L. Murphy
Richmond, Va
Federal Bureau of Taveathaeetion
Frederick County
W. Erle
Murphy
C. L
Middletown
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