White Repaid For Aid Gets A Cake
Police Sergeant Francis Punk sought help to understand a German speaking suspect. Local insurance man White, who can converse in Teutonic tongue, aided in clearing Oscar Nettlau of suspicion after little English, earning a cake from Nettlau and praise from the police. Nettlau later sought approval to send cake to the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Punk
Kenneth Brengle
Punk
Ridgelyne
White
Germany
Funk
Oscar Nettlau
Nettlau
New York
Richmond
United States
Cobleskill
Ridgely
Coast to coast routes with unchanged numbers
The coast to coast highways that keep the same numbers are Route 80 from Savannah to San Diego Route 30 from Atlantic City to Portland Route 40 from Atlantic City to San Francisco and Route 50 from Annapolis to San Francisco.
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Savannah
San Diego
Atlantic City
Portland
San Francisco
Annapolis
Forrest Jones Resigns to Join West Virginia Chamber
Forrest BE Jones formerly of Winchester and now secretary of the Front Royal Chamber of Commerce has resigned to accept a similar post with the Montgomery West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Jones Sr and a Handley High School graduate, planning to live in Montgomery and start duties within a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Be, Jones
Winchester
Front Royal Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
W. Va
Chamber of Commerce
Robert L. Jones
South Loudoun Street
Handley High School
Jones
British Continue Canal Dominance
British Eastern Mediterranean fleet acts as de facto board of directors for Suez Canal while canal management remains French controlled. Passage remains tollable in gold, with Britain restricting traffic and shifting routes around Cape Horn. mine sweepers operate in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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London
Britain
Suez Canal
Atlantic
Asia
Africa
Cape Horn
Mediterranean
Peru
English Mothers plan nine children for safety abroad
A letter describes a British family of nine preparing to send Gwen Betty and Roger to a host during wartime. The writer outlines each child’s character and the hope they adapt quickly to a new life while the parents anticipate possible air raids and aim to help others in need.
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Gwen
Betty
Roger
Tonbridge School
Baltimore and Philadelphia Live Poultry and Livestock Quotations
Baltimore quotations show cattle mixed with lower steers and scarce heifers while hogs rise slightly and sows hold. Calves steady with vealers strong. sheep scarce with lambs and ewes mixed in value. Philadelphia live poultry totals include old and young birds with eggs quoted at 2,744 cases.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Grain futures rise on tiny corn advance ahead of Hitler speech
Chicago July 19 A two cent gain in December corn spurred a market rally with wheat also rising over a cent amid heat in belts and short covering. New crop corn remained weak vs cash prices but closed mixed across wheats corns oats and fats with several settlement quotes listed for July and December contracts.
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Chicago
Hitler
Chicago Cash Grain Chicago
Cash
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Wallace Plans White House Meeting on Summer Campaign
Henry Wallace said he would meet with President Roosevelt at the White House next Thursday to map summer and fall campaign plans and decide on active pursuit of November voters. He will visit Des Moines for a brief vacation and likely accept the nomination there. the convention scene at his nomination was stormy and surprised many.
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Wallace
Iowa
Roosevelt
Convicted Men Lose On Appeal
Appeals of three Pennsylvania Democrats convicted after the 1938 party split were denied by the State Superior Court. The court upheld Dauphin County conviction of Roy E. Brownmiller former state highway secretary James P. Kirk former Allegheny County Democratic chairman and Victor Skok associate in the bonding business.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
State Superior Court
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Roy E. Brownmiller
James P. Kirk
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Victor Skok
Kirk
Stock Market Report Mixed in Uneven Trading
New York July 19 Stocks in a wavering session posted small gains early but faded toward the close with minor declines common. Transfers ran about 250000 with brokers noting limited enthusiasm despite Roosevelt renomination and Wallace running mate news. bonds and commodities also lagged main indices. Selected closing quotes include Alcoa 147.5, B and O 37.875, Bethlehem 0.875, Chrysler 64, General Electric 31.5, General Motors 43.375, Goodyear 14.75, and Woolworth 33.
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New
York
Roosevelt
Es Wallace
al. Chem
B. and
Bethlehem
Chrysler
Con. Edison
Corn
Elec
Genl. Motors
Goodyear
Int. Har
J. Manville
Kennecott
M. Ward
Natl. Dairy
Franklin Creed Aim in Ezra Stiles Letter March 1790
Benjamin Franklin writes to Ezra Stiles on March 9 1790 outlining his creed. He affirms belief in one God the Creator who governs the universe and deserves worship. He says the best service to God is doing good to others and that the soul of man is immortal and will be treated justly for its conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Ezra Stiles
Franklin
Investigation of a Cafe Brawl Sought by Japanese Consul General
SHANGHAI July 19 Richard P. Butrick acting United States consul general received a written request from the Japanese consul general for an appropriate investigation of a cafe brawl last Sunday night involving three United States Marines and several Japanese civilians. The letter reserved all rights on behalf of two Japanese allegedly injured severely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Richard P. Butrick
United States
Pauley to be returned from Gainesville for fraud charges
Winchester authorities await Governor Price go ahead to take in custody Ted Pauley. He is charged with feloniously obtaining 525 dollars from the Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion by an automobile lottery alleged fraud. Pauley promoted a December charity event featuring a car giveaway. City police report Pauley agreed to extradition if needed but awaits governor’s orders for the trip to Winchester.
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Winchester
Pauley
Gainesville
Ioe Legion
L. M. Quatman
Quatman
John Fosbrink
Robert Y. Conrad
Fosbrink
Florence
Froshrink
C. G. Coble
D. C
Legion Post
Coble
Barr
Taylor Barr
Corporation Court
W. and W. Wreck Injures Crew as Sand Delays Train
55 tons of sand spilled into the rear of a four car train. Engineer Charles J. Sager fell while chasing the locomotive as brakes failed. Conductor Milton Shoemaker jumped clear then tried to brake in reverse. The engine etc. No cars broke but the first two suffered wheel and carriage damage. D. H. Sencindiver and John G. Fosbrink assessed wreck. track rebuild could take until Monday.
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Charles J. Sager
Gore
Milton Shoemaker
D. H. Sencindiver
John G. Fosbrink
Brunswick
Winchester
Western
Battle off Crete sinks Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni
In a Mediterranean clash off Crete the British 7,800 ton cruiser Sydney and a destroyer escort sank the Italian light cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni. The Italian ship, among the world’s fastest with eight 6 inch guns, carried 500 men and was Italy’s first cruiser loss. The Italian claim of air success followed as Franco declared 2,000,000 fighters ready to back Gibraltar.
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Crete
Mediterranean
Britain
Far East
Sydney
Bartolomeo Colleoni
Italy
Berlin
Gibraltar
Francisco Franco
Spain
New York
Sheriff Recovers Two Stolen Chickens in Frederick County
Sheriff John Bywaters announced the recovery of two more chickens stolen in Western Frederick County. The fowls were found at Mrs. Hugh Ashwood's store in Mt. Williams after being sold by C. L. Wilson and Virginia Puffinger. One hen belonged to Mrs. John Boxwell and another Rhode Island Red was returned to Miss Payne in Chambersville after her identification. A hearing is scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bywaters
Frederick County
C. L. Wilson
Virginia Puffinberger
Bywaters
Hugh Ashwood
Mt. Williams
Ashwood
John Boxwell
Hayfield
Rhode Island
Local Men Charged After Auto Chase Near Clear Brook
Two local men were arrested after a late night chase from Bunker Hill. Grover Daugherty faces operating a car under the influence while James Hart is charged with drunk in a public place. A collision occurred, a settlement was reached, and hearing is set for August 5 before Trial Justice A J Tavenner.
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Clearbrook
Bunker Hill
Grover Daugherty
James Hart
Daugherty
Hodges and Gumm
Martinsburg
Virginia
Oak Grove
Bywaters
E. P. Sanders
A. J. Tavenner
Sloan Kuykendall
Sheriff Fox Presents Texas Border Communist Inquiry
Beaumont July 19 Sheriff Chris P. Fox of El Paso testifies before the Dies committee delivering the findings of his extensive probe into Communist activity along the Texas-Mexican border.
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Beaumont
Tex
Chris P. Fox
el Paso
Dies
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Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Plymouth
Tudor
Bickers Motor CO
N. Braddock St
Oae
Forrest Jones
J. Bull
Valley Pride
United Food Stores
White House
Stock Market Report
T. D
Co. B. Smalts & Son
W. Wreck
England
Page One
Scotland
Sheriff Fox
National Park
Lovett Brothers
N. Loudoun
Resuy
General Electric
Miles Music CO
W. Boscawen St
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