Darden Says Navy Is Greatest of All
Colgate W. Darden Jr a Democratic gubernatorial candidate told the Sheriffs Association that the United States Navy is the greatest in the world. He urged unity and power citing threats from Hitler and praised naval strength as essential for national courage and sacrifice. Several Virginia officials and guests attended the George Washington Hotel event including Sen Byrd and Rep Darden.
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Sheriffs’ Association
United States Navy
Darden
Naval Affairs Committee
Naval
United States
Virginia
Norfolk Statesman
Hitler
Byrd
Philip Williams
Winchester
Handson Cary
Henrico
A. Willis’ Robertson
Winder Harris
William M. Tuck
Williams
Cary
Richmond
Chicago
Tuck
Halifax
General Assembly
L. McCarthy Downs
James M. Hayes
Harold Snead
McCarthy
Arlington
Wilbur Hall
Leesburg
Virginia House of Delegates
EF. B. Moore
G. Alvin Massenburg
Lake Triplett
Charles R. Fenwick
Aubrey Weaver
Virginia Sheriffs pledge loyalty to Constitution and country
At the Sheriffs' Convention final session the association vowed to defend the Constitution, uphold internal security, and serve the nation. Governor Winchester cites the Virginia sheriffs as a model for true Americans amid acknowledged internal enemies, praising law enforcement vigilance.
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Sheriffs
United States
Virginia Sheriffs
Amer
Original Lovett's Mid-Summer Shoe Style Sale
Shoe store promotes mid summer sale with reduced prices on this season’s stock. Names and exact items not clear due to damaged text.
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Lovett
Darden Vows Four Year Governor Term If Elected
Colgate W. Darden Jr of Norfolk states he will serve a four year term as governor and would not resign to accept a U S Senate vacancy. He made the vow in Harrisonburg amid campaign stops on his Democratic nomination bid.
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Harrisonburg
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Norfolk
United States Senate
Darden
Vivian L. Page
Page
Richmond
Ashington
Virginia
E. R. Combs
Virginia State Senate
Combs
New Cabinet Formed In Cuba Under Batista
HAVANA July 17 A new 18 man cabinet was announced by President Fulgen cio Batista less than 24 hours after the old ministry resigned Batista named Senator Carlos Saladrig as premier along with 10 other former ministers Eight ministers are congressmen and observers say Batista seeks easier backing for agricultural and economic policies
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Havana
Fulgencio Batista
Sasse
Batista
Carlos Saladrig
Clash at Defense Plant as Police Face Stone Throwers
In Bendix New Jersey police dispersed a several hundred strong crowd that stoned cars and blocked the Air Associates plant entrance amid a labor dispute with United Automobile Workers. Tear gas and gunfire drove the mob back as workers tried to reach the site for a day shift.
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Bendix
N. J
D&y
Air Associates, Inc
New York and New Jersey
William R. Browne
Bergen County
Charles Edison
Hasbrouck Heights
United Automobile Workers of America
C.I.0
R. E. Fowler
Bergen County Court House
National
Ci.o
Brewster Aeronautical Corporation
Newark
Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Kearny
Fruit Growers To Survey Outlook in Virginia
Ralph M. Woodside of the Surplus Marketing Administration announces a Staunton meeting for all Virginia fruit growers on Monday July 28 at 2 pm in the Augusta County Court House court room. Growers will discuss plans for the coming season and government surplus fruit purchasing. The meeting’s consensus will be presented in Washington. S. Campfield urges statewide attendance as a very important gathering.
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Ralph M. Woodside
Winchester
Surplus Marketing Administration
Virginia
Staunton
Augusta County Court House
Beee
Washington
S. Campfield
Virgin State Horticultural Society
Lindbergh demands apology from Interior Secretary Ickes
In a New York letter Lindbergh asserts no links to any foreign government and requests Roosevelt inform Ickes to retract public implications about his conduct. He notes he was decorated by Germany in 1938 at the German embassy on the ambassador’s request to improve relations.
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New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Roosevelt
Secreta Interior Ickes
Lindbergh
Air Corps Reserve
Ickes
Hitler
Soviet Russia
Bank Clerk Held On a Charge of Stealing $307,000
Chicago July 17 A 32 year old Lancaster bank clerk is held for extradition after confessing to embezzling and losing about $307000. Detectives say William D Sahm hid a gambling habit and used small shemes to cover larger losses over years. He fled May 13 and was arrested in an $8 hotel room after a $300 loan plea traced to Lancaster.
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Chicago
Lancaster
William D. Sahmi
John Murphy
Sahm
Northern Bank and Trust Company
Murphy
Atlantic City
T- Post
Yard Party at Welltown Church This Thursday
A yard party is scheduled at Welltown Church on Thursday July 17 with activities from 1 to 3 pm. The event invites community members for fellowship and refreshments.
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Welltown
Church
Nine Million Battling In Russia Break Through Claimed
German high command reports a climactic 90 mile breakthrough in the Stalin line as 9 million troops clash. DNB claims capture of Smolensk and Polotsk, though Reuters dispatches say Smolensk remained in Russian hands at press time.
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Russia
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
DNB
Hitler
Moscow
Smolensk
Polotsk
Reuters
European relief worker recalls starvation in unoccupied France
Daniel E. Wright of the Rockefeller Foundation arrives in Winchester on leave. He recalls hunger and homelessness in Europe after the Spanish Civil War and Nazi conquests. He recounts a Barcelona dockyard cat seized by homeless children and killed for roasting on a fire.
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Daniel E. Wright
Rockfeller Foundation
Frince
Winchester
United States
Spain
Europe
Barcelona
Wright
Churchill Power May Be Divided
London July 17 observers say Prime Minister Churchill may see a division of powers after a House of Commons debate. Critics accuse him of overcentralizing control while production and war effort suffer abroad. A forthcoming session is set to address these underground critiques and outline government responses. Some foresee more production authority shifted to Lord Beaverbrook.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Great Britain
House
England
Lord Beaverbrook
Clearance Sale at Socio Dress Shop Headlines
All summer merchandise including dresses coats and hats offered at clearance sale. Store promotes reduced prices across inventory with emphasis on seasonal items and accessories available now.
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Socio
Friendship Fire Co. heads to Strasburg parade tonight
All members of the Friendship Fire Co. must be at the engine house by 5 30 for the Strasburg parade march. Contact Willis Real Estate at 3631 for details.
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Friendship Fire CO
Strasburg
Eastern Front War Signals Massive Aerial and Ground Struggle
Allied and German reports describe a massive eastern front clash as 9,000,000 troops contend for a decision with Smolensk under storm and Kiev fortifications fallen. RAF claims 22 Axis ships destroyed in Rotterdam while raids hit Hamburg and Yarmouth. Japan contemplates new government amid recalls and protests.
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RAF
Rotterdam
Hamburg
Great Yarmouth
Midlands
House Approves New Naval Bill for 585 Million
The House passed on a voice vote a bill authorizing a 585 million dollar program for additional shipbuilding ship repair and naval ordnance facilities and sent it to the Senate.
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HOUSE
Washington
Senate
Marshall Urges Men Retention Beyond a Year
General George C. Marshall testified before the Senate Military Committee that Axis plans could target Spain, Portugal and North Africa. He urged extending service retention for selectees reserves and National Guardsmen, warning that failure to prepare could lead to a tragic situation. He said national emergency powers would improve military efficiency and readiness.
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Washington
George C. Marshell
Congressional
Spain
Portugal
Africa
Senate Military Committee
Marshall
War Department
North Africa
George C. Marshall
Army
Congress
Virginia sheriffs seek uniforms as defense drives arm demands
A Virginia convention briefing notes no revolver was issued this year, a combined billy gas gun went to Franklin county Sheriff, and Dickinson county Sheriff received five dollars for travel. Roanoke County officers showcased uniforms, claiming they aid identification and duties, while licenses for Winchester bicycle owners surged to 181 in two days. An editor's note mentions Confederate flags sold locally with nostalgic inquiries.
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Sheriffs’ Association
Charles Curtis
Brady W. Gregory
Franklin County
A. A. Flemming
Dickinson County
Little Miss Tune
A.J. Tune
Halifax County
Emmett Waldron
Roanoke County
Virginia
Roanoke
Winchester
German Drive Near Smolensk and Kiev Fronts Reported
Reported Stalin line limits unclear with Smolensk near rear. German advance from Vitebsk to Smolensk noted. Berlin claimed Schnelltruppen reached within 110 miles of Moscow but later corrected. Reports tracked Polotsk seizure and battles around Leningrad and Pskov-Porkhov as Moscow cites heavy fighting.
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Smolensk
Gulf of Finland
Black Sea
Vitebsk
Berlin
Moscow
Gorodische
Zhitomir
Berdichev
Ukraine
Kiev
Hitler
I London
Polotsk
Leningrad
Pskov- Porkhov
Rumors of Russian raids hit Constanta and oil fields
Bulletin from Istanbul reports travelers from the Balkans stating Russian air raids destroyed the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta but did not destroy the city. They claim great damage to Romanian oil fields though operations continue.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Balkans
Constanta
Italian Seamen Sentenced in Baltimore Sabotage Case
In Baltimore on July 17 thirty one Italian sailors were sentenced by Federal Judge W Calvin Chestnut for sabotaging two Italian ships in March. Prison terms ranged from three months to three years.
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Baltimore
W. Calvin Chestnut
Ickes Says Lindbergh Would Return Decoration
Secretary Ickes asserted that if Charles Lindbergh were truly an upstanding American he would have returned his German decoration long ago regardless of when or where he received it.
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Washington
Ickes
Charles& Lindbergh
Ja Reservists Called Up Amid Cabinet Shuffle
Reports from Shanghai on July 17 indicate additional Ja reservists are being summoned alongside existing forces as part of a cabinet reshuffle. The total number of troops affected and the precise timetable remain undetermined, according to foreign sources.
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Shanghai
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