Indictments For Conspiring To Hit Morale In War Effort
A federal grand jury indicted 28 defendants across ten states for conspiring to break down morale in the armed forces and obstruct the war effort. The case cites sedition and interference with the armed forces with up to 20 and 10 year penalties. Defendants include Elizabeth Dilling and figures such as William Dudley Pelley Prescott Dennett and J G among others. 28 organizations and 30 publications are named as aiding the conspiracy.
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Washington
Biddle
Federal District Court
Elizabeth Dilling
Chicago
Frank Woodruff Johnson
Bund
America First Committee
Ku Klux Klan
Ee B. Winrod
Wichita
Herman Max Schwinn
Los Angeles
George Sylvester Viereck
J. B. Hamilton
New York
William Griffin
Hans Dieber
H. Victor Broenstrupp
the Duke of
the Duke of St. Saba; Count Victor Cherep-Spiridovich
Lene Cherep-Spiridovich
Joe Bennett
J. G
New York and
Noblesville
Ind
William Dudley Pelley
Prescott Prees Dennett
Washington, D. C
Charles B. Hudson
Rev
Indictment Seen Not Ending War Morale Attacks
The editorial argues that indicting 28 alleged morale wreckers will not end Axis propaganda. It warns that Axis methods remain subtle and that further efforts to sow fear and discontent will occur. The piece urges vigilance and notes more figures may face justice.
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Axis
Bar of Justice
Public Sale in Carper Valley on Emma C Boyd estate
Household effects of the late Emma C Boyd at 129 B Germain St are for sale including a 13 corner cupboard and cook stove. Admr John A Boyd names Duvall Dunn as auctioneers. Also notes bingo prize of 150 dollars at ROUSS Fire Hall and a Gainesboro Church yard party on Friday night and Saturday yard party at the church on July 25.
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Emma C. Boyd
B. Germain St
John A. Boyd
Admr
Duvall & Dunn
New Route 50 Project Turned Over to State
F M Yellett, resident highway engineer, said Route 50 from a point about three miles to the east to the end has been completed and accepted by the State yesterday. The road is open to traffic and will be closed briefly for center line marking, then opened permanently once lines are down. During the July 4 weekend the new road saw heavy use while the old section was less traveled. Out of state cars in Millwood and Boyce were rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Yellett
Enandoa
Millwood
Boyce
Naval Task Force Has Had Action
Rear Admiral Robert C. Giffen said the U. S. naval task force with the British fleet has been in action against enemy aircraft. He described operations as the usual, noting flurries with planes and no severe damage. He added morale is fine and some crew members are due in London soon for their first leave in over a year.
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London
Robert C. Giffen
U. S
Giffen
North
United States
Admiral Giffen
Band Concert On Handley High Esplanade Tonight
McKlwee's Municipal Band performs a program at 8 o'clock on the Hand ley High School esplanade. The concert features classical and popular music and marks the second summer performance. Public is invited to attend.
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McKlwee
Handley High School
Shortage of Farm Labor Noted in Frederick County
Frederick County reports a 25 percent shortage of farm labor in a brief county notice. The report highlights agricultural labor gaps affecting harvests and local operations.
Lime Workers Vote Down CIO at Stephens City plant
At the M. J. Grove Lime Company in Stephens City employees voted against affiliating with the United States and Allied Products Workers of America CIO. Of 133 eligible voters, 113 cast ballots with 43 for affiliation and 69 against. one ballot was voided. This was the CIO’s second plant election, the first held a year ago also ended against the union.
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M. J. Grove Limt Company
Stephens City
United Stote and Allied Product Workers of America
CIO
United State and Allied Product Workers
Union
Republic Yields In Pay Raises
The Republic Steel Corporation informed the War Labor Board it would submit to its orders for pay raises and union security for steel workers but argued the decision is unsound and threatens the national economy. President R J Wyser said compliance is driven by critical wartime times and seeks to avoid delaying war production.
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Cleveland
Republic Steel Corporation
War Labor Board
R. J. Wyser
Republic
Farmers & Merchants Bank backs Service Men's Honor Roll drive
The Farmers & Merchants Bank becomes the first financial institution to contribute to the Service Men's Honor Roll being compiled by the JBT with The Star. Over 600 names are already listed and more donations are expected to meet an estimated $150 minimum cost. A letter from Mrs. Margaret Harler of Buffalo renews her Star subscription and cites Winchester news as essential local coverage.
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The
Farmers & Merchants Bank
JBT
Margaret Harler
Tonawanda Street
Buffalo
Star
Virginia
Winchester
Winchester Evening Star
Apple Labor Shortage Affects Frederick Harvest Season
A significant farm labor shortage of at least 25 percent exists in Frederick and nearby counties. Virginia horticulture leaders say orchardists may cope until the October picking peak. Schools could allow student help, with local decisions varying by county and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Walker McC. Bon
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Frederick County Horticultural Society
Frederick Couty ‘Board of Agriculture
Bond
Staunton
Richmond
Winchester County
Clifford Grim
H. Clay deGrange
E. W. Cather
Col. Benchoff Seriously Hurt in Maryland Crash
Col. Benchoff headmaster of Mas sanutten Military Academy and noted educator was seriously injured in a three car collision on the Baltimore highway near Berwyn Maryland. He was taken to Anne Arundel hospital and his condition described as semi conscious with possible skull fracture being evaluated. His son Capt Robert Benchoff, assistant headmaster, traveled to Washington upon hearing the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Howard Johnson Benchoff
Massanutten Military Academy
Woodstock
Shenandoah National Park
Anne | Hospital
Washington, D
Col. Benchoff
Winchester
Baltimore
Berwyn
Washington
Associated Press
Branchville
Robert Benchoff
Academy
Pittsburgh
Morgenthau Seeks $8.7 Billion Tax Increase for War Funding
Secretary Morgenthau urged Congress to raise the war fiscal plan to at least 8.7 billion dollars, arguing bold taxation is essential to a sound economic future. He proposed higher individual and corporate taxes, revised excises, and estate and gift tax changes to cover growing war costs.
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Morgenthau
Roosevelt Signs Large Farm Bill Reshapes Wheat Sales
President Roosevelt signed an appropriation bill providing 805 million dollars to the Agriculture Department for the current year and authorizing sales of government owned wheat below parity. The measure ends a bitter fight over farm programs and enables up to 125 million bushels to be sold at about 83 cents a bushel to aid livestock feeding regions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
Farm Security Administration
House
White House
Senate
Sam Braithwaite 87 Dies at Home in Frederick County
Samuel D. Braithwaite 87 oldest Burnt Church resident in Albin Frederick County died at 6 55 AM after a brief illness of old age. Born near Charles Town W Va October 26 1865 he lived in the county many years. Survived by four daughters two sons two brothers a sister and four grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 3 PM from his home with Mt Hebron Cemetery interment. The Rev Carlyle McDonald officiating pallbearers named.
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Samuel D. Braithwaite
Burnt Church
Albin
Frederick County
Charles Town
W. Va
Mr. Braithwaite
Joseph and
Elizabeth Dyer Braithwaite
Cornelia Belle Fugitt
J. Fred Thawaite
Annie
Julia
John Snyder
Carlton Hawkins
Beverley Braithwaite
Albert Jackson
Bunker Hill
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Carlyle McDonald
Stronger Resistance Shown By Reds With Tanks Planes
Mrs. Martha Anne Warden 88 widow of J M Warden died at her Wardensville home after a two year illness. A stroke on July 11 led to her death. She was born July 22 1854 at Riverside Farm and active in the Wardensville Presbyterian Church and local affairs. She is survived by a large family including J W Warden Capon Lake Stanley C Warden Wardensville R F P Warden Carizozo NM Clyde Warden Lexington MO Wm H Warden Wardensville Alma W Lancaster Fredericksburg and Mrs Henry Wertz. Dr William Warden of Charles Town is a grandson. Funeral at Riverside Farm tomorrow at 4 pm with interment in Wardensville.
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Martha Anne Warden
J. M. Warden
Wardensville
W. Va
Henry Wertz
William Warden
Charles Town
Wardena
Virginia
Mangn
Boyd and Frye Fam
Riverside Farm
R. V. Lancaster
Fredericksburg
J. M. Duckwall
Lost River
Wardensville Presbyterian Church
Joseph Frye
Ernest Frye
Miller Frye
Charles Frye
Guy Frye
O P A Weighs Live Hog Price Ceilings
A Washington spokesman said the Office of Price Administration is considering price ceilings on live hogs amid administrative difficulties. The Agriculture Department opposes the move, while OPA argues a ceiling is necessary but requires Agriculture Secretary approval under the price control act.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Plea for normal meat supplies amid ongoing shortage
Price Administrator Leon Henderson urged meat packers to distribute supplies evenly and warned consumers the meat shortage would likely persist for another month or six weeks. He said a heavy fall hog and cattle run would ease the shortage if the industry cooperates in normal distribution during this temporary sacrifice.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Parachutists Sought Near Ellicott City Farm
Baltimore July 23 militia units scoured a farm area near Ellicott City Maryland after Edgar Amos reported two men carrying a white object over their shoulders. Authorities said the men fled into the woods as Amos and his wife approached around 5 30 this morning and no further details were released.
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Baltimore
Ellicott City
State Guard
Charles Miller
Edgar Amos
Service Command
Amos
Labor War Board Urges Roosevelt To Sustain Wage Policy
The six member CIO AFL War Labor Board urges President Roosevelt to maintain the wartime wage policy and oppose OPA price controls. Democratic Leader Barkley suggests Congress may need new powers to curb inflation as management and labor leaders pledge cooperation in the war effort. Eric A. Johnston leads the call for ongoing consultations with the President.
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Washington
Cio-Afl Labor War Board
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
Roserge
Barkley
Senate
Congress
Green William Green
American Federation of Labor
OPA
Organized Labor
War Labor Board Adjustment
White House
Eric A. Johnston
Revenue Car Loads Show Increase
The Association of American Railroads reported that 57,067 cars of revenue freight were loaded in the week ending last Saturday. This marks a rise of 1,943 cars or 0.2 percent from the prior week, a drop of 42,303 cars or 4.7 percent from a year ago, and an increase of 126,607 cars or 17.3 percent compared with 1940.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Russia Faces Gravest Peril of War in Rostov Drive
Moscow reports the German onslaught deepens across the Don bend from Rostov to Stalingrad as Nazi forces aim to cut Rostov's rail links to the Caucasus. The Red Army braces with planes and tanks to halt the advance and hold the strategic waterlines.
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Moscow
Russia
Rostov
Stalingrad
Don
Caucasus
Tsimlyansk
Sal
Zimovniki
Kotelnikovo
Britain
United States
S& Stafford Cripps
Sir Stafford
House of Commons
Churchill
Ern Khan
Genghis Khan
Batu Kil
Don Bend
Volga
Ecknewleccemen
trans-Caucasus
Soviet Union
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Rouss
Gainesboro Church
Oakwood
Naval Task Force
Milady
Glendale
Calif
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ted
Apple Harvest
America
Senate Finance Committee
Sam Braithwaite
Abbie Orndorff
Bryan Stotler
Roland Buncutter
Luther Paton
Robert Butler
J. Fred Thwaite
Martha Warden
O.P.A
Eddy Gilmore
Don Basin
Red Army
Novocherkassk
Coly
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