New Class In Naval Reserves V-7 Enlisted Ratings
The United States Navy announces a new Naval Reserve class designated V-7 for prospective candidates. Applicants must be American born, 19 to 26, unmarried, with two years of college credits, letters of recommendation, and consent if under 21. Training includes one month afloat and a path to Reserve Midshipman with pay. First cruise expected July 6 1940 from New York. recruiting stations listed in Richmond Market Baltimore Charleston Huntington and Wheeling.
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United States Naval Reserve
Falk
United States Navy Recruiting Service
Naval Reserve
Serce
National Board of Education
New York
V-7
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
U. S. Naval Reserve
Naval Reserve Armory
Richmond Market
Howard Street
Baltimore
Navy Recruiting Station
Charleston
W. Va
Huntington
W.va
Naval Reserve Quarters
Steelcrete Ridg
Wheeling
Italian steamer Paganini burns and sinks with 220 dead
Rome reports that 220 Italian and Albanian officers and men died when the Italian motorship Paganini burned and sank off Durazzo Albania on June 28. The ship carried 920 soldiers and 30 seamen from Bari to Durazzo. Escorted ships answered the distress call. the fire cause was not disclosed. Paganini, 2427 tons, is registered at Fiume.
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Rome
Durazzo
Albania
Bari
Italy
Fiume
Arthritis sufferers offered sulpho-kaps booklet
Baker's Drug Store distributes a free booklet about Sulpho-Kaps a new colloidal sulfur method claimed to relieve arthritis aches and pains due to sulfur deficiency. The pamphlet promotes relief options for sufferers and invites readers to inquire at the store.
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Baker's Drug Store
Third Term Talk at Chicago Nominating Drama Begins
In Chicago officials discuss a possible third Roosevelt term and a platform to oppose sending Americans to fight in European wars. Key figures include Garner McNutt Wheeler and Farley who weigh nominating moves while few delegates have arrived.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
National Committee
Wagner
New York
America
Garner
McNutt
Wheeler
Montana
Farley
Convent Friends of
J. Bert Slemenis
Roosey
Britain Faces Possible German East Invasion Threat
London reports heightened wartime alert as fears rise of a German invasion from the east and potential blockade of England via Ireland. Parliament notes intensified air battles over England with heavy losses to German raiders. Ireland's neutrality and unified defense plans stir tension as the North Channel narrows.
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London
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Edward Grigg
Commons
Britain
Irish Republic
Eire
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
North Channel
Donaghadee
Belfast
Portpatrick
Scotland
Irish Sea
Dublin
Holyhead
St. George's Channel
Rosslare
Goodwick
Wales
Eamon de Valera
Bahamas Speculate On New Governor General Role
Nassau readers weigh the impact of Duke of Windsor's appointment as Bahamas governor general. editors note the question of diplomatic implications and effects on politics and tourism, with the governor wielding veto power and the legislature lasting 212 years. Tourism remains the colony's largest industry.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Duke of Windsor
Nassau Daily Tribune
Government House
English Evacuation Plan For Children Hits Snag
Efforts to move 23 English children to Winchester homes face transportation hurdles. Messages from former Winchester mayor Am y Edmonds report ongoing difficulty arranging travel to the United States or Canada. Local officials urge contact with Miss Mathews or the mayor to help secure safe arrival.
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Winchester
England
Elsieens
Serone
Mathews
Anderson
Amy Edmonds
United States
Canada
Will Cable
Book On Loudoun Out: Writer Plans Frederick Volume
Mrs. Ansyl T. Samuels of Princeton New Jersey publishes a 60 page Loudoun County history with 100 photographs. The weekly Princeton Herald founder notes plans to produce a Frederick County volume after Christmas and before the Apple Blossom Festival 1941.
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Loudoun Out
Frederick
Loudoun County
Virginia
Ansyl T. Samuels
Princeton
N. J
Piedmont
Star mentions committee members including Anderson
The Star has noted Anderson and other committee members listed over recent weeks, highlighting their involvement and roles in ongoing local affairs.
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Anderson
Star
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N. Braddock St
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Wash
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Miller
Electric Anderson
Miss. Mathews
Rayon Taffeta
Penney
Styles
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Vicinity
United Brethren Church
Reliance
W. D. Mitchell
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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