Lawler Warns Of Real Danger From Spy Threat To Nation
Berryville Virginia July 13 F B I special agent Lawler urged Americanism in a Junior Chamber sponsored talk. He warned that un American activities threaten citizens and called for reporting suspected espionage to the FBI. He cited daily crimes and the need for law respect from church and home.
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Berryville
Genienes 2
Richmond
Lawler
Board of Trade
United States
Goes To Prison For Setting Fires
Chambersburg Pa July 13 John Dennis a 40 year old Hagerstown resident was sentenced by Judge Watson R Dawson to 20 to 40 years in the Eastern Penitentiary on his guilty plea for setting fires to three buildings in Chambersburg within 34 hours.
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Chambersburg
John Dennis
Hagersown
Watson R. Dawson
Eastern Penitentiary
Duke to Pass Uganda Gov Post in Bahamas Move
Governor General Sir C. C. F. Dundas of the Bahama Islands will relinquish his office to the Duke of Windsor. Dundas, appointed governor of Uganda Protectorate, opens the island post off Florida to the former British monarch.
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Bahama Islands
Duke of Windsor
Dundas
Uganda
Africa
Florida
Ship In On Last Refugee Voyage
The U S liner Washington arrived from Galway Ireland on its final war refugee removal trip with 1610 passengers 273 aliens. The voyage was calm compared with the last trip and included 380 children under 10. Notable passengers included the 9 year old son of Alfred Duff Cooper and the 10 months old son of Ernest Simpson. Critics cited cot prices and anti British remarks from stewards.
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U. S
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Galway
Ireland
Alfred Duff Cooper
Easthampton
Long
Ernest Simpson
Duchess of Windsor
Mary Raffray
Baltimore
Simpsons
England
Washington's Road
Pennsylvania Turnpike from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Turnpike spans 160 miles through the Appalachians as a four lane concrete highway with a 10 foot center parkway separating east and west traffic. It contains seven miles of tunnels and sits on a minimum 200 foot right of way with 12 foot traffic lanes. Construction cost exceeded 70 million dollars.
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Appalachian Mountains
Italian Navy Claims Success and War News From Europe
British air attacks intensified as Germany faced another day of heavy bombing, while France’s government crisis deepened with Le Brun’s resignation and Petain naming a council to rule. Britain sought to placate Japan over the Burma road, and the United States prepared to mobilize about 50 000 National Guardsmen subject to Congress approval.
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United States
Roosevelt
War Stimson
England Prepares for Invasion as Troop Shifts Continue
The report notes hundreds of thousands of German troops moved east after France’s collapse. Germany likely plans a blitz on Britain aided by new special weapons and invasion practice, signaling intensified preparations while keeping exact details undisclosed.
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France
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Poland
Donkeys Scarce Like Elephants At Democratic Con vention
Eddy Gilmore reports from Chicago in July that donkeys scarce in town mirror the Republican elephant as the Democratic National Convention decorates the Chicago Stadium The committee spars with donkey symbolism using roving donkeys and a flying eagle while hotels display banners and donors propose donkey props and rental offers.
Almazan challenges Mexico election canvass after contested vote
Followers of General Juan Andrew Almazan say they will contest the official tally that gave General Manuel Avila Camacho about 89 percent of the votes after Sunday’s election. Almazan claims a separate tabulation shows his side ahead and vows a legal response if the count is unfair.
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Mexico City
Juan Andrew Almazan
Revolutionary Party
Manuel Avila Camacho
Almazan
Congress
Socialist Leader Norman Thomas Protests Military Training Bill
Norman Thomas appears before the Senate Military Affairs Committee in Washington to argue that compulsory training would drive the nation toward war and fascism. The War Department supports the measure, backing compulsory military training.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
Washington
War Department
Would Select Willkie To Head Democratic List
CHICAGO July 13 Headquarters opened in a loop hotel for an organization aimed at nominating Wendell L Willkie for President at the Democratic national convention next week The Nominate Willkie Democrats organization seeks to unite the party and urges delegates from all states to heed the will of the people and back a unified nation led by Willkie.
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Loop
Wendell L. Willkie
Guy Warren
Corpus Christi
Texas
Willkie
British Yielding To Japanese In Burma Road Rift
Reliable sources report Britain agrees to ban shipments of war materials including munitions and gasoline to China via the Burma road in response to Japan. London rejects a total food ban, a compromise after a two hour meeting between Sir Robert Craigie and Hachiro Arita.
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London
Central America Rejects German Note on Havana Conference
Reliable sources say five Central American states will reject Otto Reinebeck note urging no action against Germany. Foreign ministers meet to draft a message reply. In a separate historical fact, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826.
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Costa Rica
Otto Reinebeck
Havana
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Romania’s drift toward totalitarianism mirrors Germany
The article notes Romania’s move toward a Nazi-like regime with antisemitic laws. It cites bans on Jewish musicians and editors, barring Jews from public offices, and government press control. It mentions suppression of three Bucharest newspapers and Romanian press denouncing Hungary's imperial aims.
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Nian
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Hungary
Controversy Flares Over Army Mobilization Plan
Congress will be asked to grant the President partial mobilization authority when it reconvenes July 22. The House is already considering a bill to use the guard under other defense circumstances. Critics call the May 31 request shocking and a grab for power during war hysteria. General Marshall noted risks while War Department supported Roosevelt's request. The plan aims to use the guard to relieve regular troops if an emergency arises in the Caribbean and Panama Canal region.
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Vandenberg
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Marshall
House Military Committee
War Department
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Carribean
Baltimore and Philadelphia Market Quotes July 13
Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes show little change in produce with steady eggs and dressed poultry quotations. Baltimore livestock prices slipped for steers and calves while hogs and sheep saw modest movements. Chicago prices remained steady with hogs up slightly and cattle and lambs dropping.
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Chicago
French Franc Pegged to U S Dollar by Vichy Regime
Le Petit Dauphinois reports France will detach the franc from the pound and peg it to the dollar. The rate not announced. prior rate was 176 francs per pound, current estimate around 43.30 per dollar. The move aims to reflect national wealth and strengthen confidence under a strictly controlled currency.
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le Petit Dauphinois
Vichy
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United States
French Naval Authority Fixed By New Decree
The decree signed by Chief of State Marshal Petain places all French ports from the Seine to the Spanish frontier under navy control. It covers Atlantic Mediterranean and North African ports, including Nantes and Bordeaux, but its exact reach remains unclear due to occupation lines.
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Bordeaux
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Trainers to Visit Fort Monroe and Fort George Meade
A group of 250 business and professional men will depart Monday night for a 30 day military training program. They will tour Fortress Monroe and Old Point Comfort in Virginia as part of the inspection and orientation.
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Fortress Monroe
Old Point Comfort
Market Wlares Mixed in Slow Session as European Links Loom
New York July 13 The stock market opened with investors watching Chicago and Europe. Transfers near 100000 shares marked the slowest session since 1918 with mixed advances and declines among notable names such as Chrysler Goodyear Montgomery Ward Boeing United Aircraft Sperry and Southern Railway.
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Europe
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Goodyear
Montgomery Ward
Boeing
United Aircraft
Sperry
Homestake Mining
Standard Oil
N. J
Wheat and grain quotations and cash prices brief
Chicago July 13 Wheat prices rose briefly then eased after weather forecasts of weekend showers The market showed opportunistic buying from flour trades Chicago cash grain lists show varied grades for wheat corn soybeans oats and barley Baltimore spot prices listed with new and old wheat and corn bids Winchester market reports note new wheat and corn prices
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Kansas City
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Laval Named Key Figure in New French Government
Pierre Laval designated as vice president of the council of ministers in the new Vichy regime, with Marshal Petain as head. Laval, at 57, was chosen to be eventual chief of state, as Petain appoints a 12 member cabinet to meet for the first time.
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Public Sale of Mary E Bowman Property
The administrator will sell at public auction at 1 PM on Saturday July 20 1940 near Nineveh the late Mary E Bowman property including tables chairs stoves silverware dishes glassware rugs beds dressers mirrors bedding cooking utensils canned fruits meat lard 40 gal copper kettle iron pot 144 HP gas engine plows harrow hay rye chickens pigs and miscellaneous farm and household items. W E Edwards Administrator Mary E Bowman Decd.
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Nineveh
H. P
W. E. Edwards
FBI Official Defends Politics Free FBI at Tri-County Meeting in Stephens City
Richmond field division agent R L Murphy told Tri-County Odd Fellows in Stephens City that the FBI is as free of politics as possible He cited 96 percent conviction rate and urged citizens to spot Fifth Column elements Attendees included Virginia officers and visiting delegates from Puerto Rico at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Sarah H. Mendez
Puerto Rico
Chicago
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Richmond Field Division
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Odd Fellows Association
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Commonwealth
W. Erle Edwards
G-Man
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Murphy
Joseph Punk
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C. L. Wright
Middletown
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Singing of
America
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Madison Lodge No. 6
Winchester
Funk
C. B. Stickley
Carl Martin
David Hottle
Virginia
W. Clifton Cunningham
C. V. Robinson
Grand Lodge
Col. Raymond Gaines
The
Patriarchs Militant
Miss Virginia Coffman
Rebekah Assembly of Virginia
Julian
Lois Jessel Faces Choice Between Stage and Home Life
Lois Andrews Jessel 16, wife of comedian George Jessel 43, weighs whether to remain a housewife or return to the stage after marrying in Detroit on April 14. In court with her husband, they face a $3,600 fee suit from agent Edward Resnick. She hints at possibly settling down or returning to work next fall. She notes she sews her own clothes and made a red and white sports dress she wears.
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Los Angeles
Lois Andrews Jessel
George Jessell
Jessel
New York
Detroit
Great Baltimore Fire of February 1904 Estimated Losses
The great Baltimore fire began February 7, 1904, burning for nearly two days. Damage was estimated at 125 million dollars and about 140 acres were consumed.
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Baltimore
Farm Youth Scholarships Offer Free Farm Study Here
At least ten scholarships for farm management and engineering are offered to local farm youths through the National Farm Youth Foundation. The program includes home study and practical training with local farms, plus potential salaried positions with Ferguson-Sherman and partners. Eligible are American youths 18 to 25 actually working on a farm.
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National Farm Youth Foundation
Ferguson-Sherman Manufacturing Corporation
Dearborn
Michigan
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
Smith-Hughes Vocational Agriculture High Schools
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