Big Problems At Havana Haunt Pan American Conference
The United States offered a convention to create a joint trusteeship over European colonies in the hemisphere and a separate committee to seize any potentially menaced possessions. Bolivia planned a late presentation of a transcontinental railway for defense, seen by some as rivaling a Panama Canal. Secretary Hull was elected president of the peace preservation commission.
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United States
Monapo
South America
Bolivia
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Cordell Hull
Peace Preservation Commission
Europe
Free Association of Independent States
Roosevelt
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
Halifax
Wages Of British Workers Taxed To Carry On Warfare
Berlin reports widespread raids on British harbors and airports as Nazi sources declare war on Britain is on in earnest. Germany plans a staggered increase in air and naval activity leading to a general offensive with heavy ship losses to British convoys.
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Berlin
High Command
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
Germany
Lord Halifax
England
Scotland
Pembroke
Chatham
Sheerness
le Ce Aberdeen
Portsmouth
Bristol Channel
Halifax
Hitler
God
DNB
Churchill
West Virginia Capitol Designers Draw From Washington Models
A Charleston correspondent notes the West Virginia capitol may mirror the national Capitol’s grandeur. Details cited include a marble court room with heavy draperies and a wall clock, and a governor’s reception suite rug said to be the world’s second largest.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Washington
Commonwealth
West
Radio City
National Capitol
Heat Wave Grips Nation Amid Prolonged Hot Spell
The nation endures a multi state heat wave with temperatures above 100 in many areas. The Weather Bureau predicts the heat will persist at least three more days as beaches see rising drownings and heat victims across 31 states reach at least 180 deaths.
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Associated Press
United States Weather Bureau
Chicago
Rockies
Montana
Minnesota
Arizona
A. E. Anderson
Americans Form Home Guard to Aid Britain Invasion Defense
In London a group of long time American residents form a mobile mechanized home guard to help defend Britain. About 60 Americans have joined with recruiting offices opened in London to enlist more volunteers ready for duty at any point.
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London
England
Britain
United States
Senate panel approves compulsory military training bill
The Senate Military Committee endorsed a general compulsory training plan for 42 6 000 men aged 18 to 64 with first year training for about 1 500 000 21 to 30 year olds from an 11 500 000 pool. Senator Vandenberg criticized peacetime conscription and questioned volunteers sufficing. The committee planned to finalize details and bring the bill to the Senate next week.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Sheppard
Senate
War Department
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Roosevelt
Army High Command
Burke-Wadsworth
Natonal Guard
Correction: growers paid fifteen dollars per acre
A yesterday story misstated pay for growers as fifteen thousand dollars per acre. The correct figure is fifteen dollars per acre for removing marginal apple trees bearing inferior fruit.
Quenzel Accepts Call as Pastor of Galilee Church of Christ
Rev C A Quenzel of Martinsburg West Virginia accepts call from Galilee Church of Christ. He will preach first sermon Sunday evening August and succeeds Rev Wilbur Reid who resigned to move to Point Marion Pennsylvania. Quenzel 45 years old with West Virginia rural church experience and a Martinsburg residence with wife and two sons. He will serve Galilee on first Sunday night and third Sunday morning each month while continuing to serve Tomahawk Vanville and Cedar Grove congregations.
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Charles E. McVay
The
Galilee Church of Christ
C. A. Quenzel
Martinsburg
W. Va
Quenzel
Wilbur Reid
Point Marion
West Virginia
Milligan College
Tennessee
Galilee
Tomahawk
Van
Fried Chicken Supper At Carlanns On Front Royal Road
Colonial Kitchen offers fried chicken supper at Carlanns on Front Royal Road Thursday night July 25 at 7 pm. Meal priced 35 cents per person with option for delivery and a summer dessert or homemade ice cream. Also stop in for a dishful at 31 B Piccadilly St. Phone 542.
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Carlanns
Front Royal Road
Colonial Kitchen
B. Piccadilly St
Yard Party at Welltown Church Benefit
A door listing for a July 31 yard party fundraiser at Welltown Church invites community members to attend a church benefit event. Proceeds support church programs and outreach.
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Welltown Church
Wed
Benefit Church
Albin
Crum’s Church
Thurs
Stephenson Church
Ladies Aid Society
Rathy
Japanese Leaders Embrace Blitzkrieg Style Diplomacy
Tokyo reports Premier Prince Fumiaro Konoye aims to strengthen domestic totalitarianism while pursuing a form of diplomacy aligned with Germany and Italy. He says foreign policy must be decided by cabinet and military chiefs, signaling a swift, surprise driven approach.
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Tokyo
Japan
Fumiaro Konoye
Cabinet Council
Imperial Headquarters
War Policymaking Board of the
Army and Navy
Germany
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Konoye
School Board Study Decides on Site for New Stonewall School
Frederick County School Board members met to choose a site for the Stonewall district elementary school. The property is owned by a local bank, with two bank representatives present and reports to directors to follow. The board seeks labor and aerial cost estimates and aims for occupancy by November 1 if a deal is reached.
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Frederick County
Stonewall
Fred J. Larrick
Larrick
Leslie Kline
Mrs Browne Gravely Ill in City Home
Mrs H G Browne mother of Mrs W A Baker is gravely ill at her daughter's South Washington street home. She has a history of poor health and a brain blood clot is a contributing factor in her condition.
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H. G. Browns
W. A
Sandy”) Baker
South Washington Street
Balkans Leaders to Meet in Salzburg Conference
A tri power meeting proposed for Friday includes Romanian Premier Ion Gigurtu and Foreign Minister Mihail Manoilescu with German envoy Fabricus and Von Ribbentrop to foster peaceful ties among Romania and neighbors. Bulgaria’s Bogdan Philoff and Ivan Popoff likely attend. Discussions reportedly touch on Russian interest in a pro government in Romania and easing Romania Russia tensions.
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Burcharest
von Ribbentrop
Germany
Romania
Russia
Ion Gigurtu
Mihail Manoilescu
Bucharest
Fabricus
Salzburg
Berlin
Bogdan Philoff
Ivan Popoff
Bulgaria
Carol
Ruase
Southeastern
Rumania
Shower Passes Through Bring Brief Heat Dip
A passing thunder shower dropped the temperature from 90 at 11 am to 79 by noon, offering brief relief before heat rose again to 90 within two hours. Evening showers benefited vegetation and provided further respite. Hourly readings show temperatures from 70 at 3 am to 90 by 2 pm with modest fluctuations.
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Howeer
Refrigerator Fire Scare Hits Maryland Tax Official Home
Cumberland Md July 23 A motor in the refrigerator of Dr. Thomas W. Koon a Maryland State Tax Commissioner caused overheating and minor damage at his Cumberland home. Fire crews were summoned but damage remained slight.
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Cumberland
Piremen
Thomas W. Koon
Maryland State Tax Commission
President Roosevelt to Meet Bullitt in Hyde Park Talks
President Roosevelt planned a press conference and further discussions with Ambassador William C Bullitt who has just returned from France. Reporters hoped for comments on the Washington and Hyde Park talks that began Sunday night and continued yesterday.
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Hyde Park
William C. Bullitt
France
Roosevelt
Bullitt
Washington
Local Briefs Report Varied County News
Norman Lockhart says he killed a 10 foot black snake while visiting the Berryville turnpike with the Harry Pools. Annie S. O Neal sues Lloyd F. Hepner for 7500 dollars in Shenandoah Circuit Court over injuries from a mean Jersey cow. F Grove White cites oat yields 48 bushels per acre on a 14 acre plot and 28 bushels per acre on 19.7 acres. John W. Larrick Jr reports the year’s best wheat yield with 30 bushels per acre.
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Norman Lockhart
Harry Pools
Berryville
Annie S. O’neal
Shenandoah Circuit
Lloyd F. Hepner
Dairyman
Hepner
F. Grove White
Stephens City
Star
John W. Larrick, Jr
Britain Hikes Income Tax to Unprecedented Rate
London reports Britain raises income tax to 42.12 percent to fund an emergency war budget of about 13.868 billion dollars. Government plans further taxes and curb home consumption while noting Hitler’s peace bid. Churchill declines comment. Admiralty notes ships sunk and air raids cause limited damage with no fatalities reported.
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House of Commons
Guampetice
Sir Wood
Sea
Winston Churchill
Kingsley
Hitler
Admiralty
Thames Estuary
Wales
England
Scotland
Air Ministry
Ministry of Home Security
South
Bergen
Sir Louisies
Britain
Roundtable on Peach Orchards at County Courthouse
Dr. A. H. Teske of VPI will discuss peach orchards damaged by tent treatment for borers. The meeting is set for tomorrow night at 8 at the county courthouse and invites those concerned to attend.
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A. H. Teske
House Furnishings Shop stock for sale
Sold entire stock including rugs curtains porch shades remnants and floor coverings from The House Furnishing Shop. W B Snider advertises the remaining inventory at a percentage price for quick disposal.
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W. B. Snider
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School Board Studies
H. G. Browne
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