Movement To Modify Army Training Is Seen Gaining
Senate Military Committee delayed final action on the Burke Wadsworth compulsory training bill and called hearings on a measure authorizing President Roosevelt to train the National Guard and the Officers' Reserve Corps. The Austin amendment may limit civilian registration to ages 21 to 31, with broader 18 to 64 register. supporters argue guardsmen and reserve officers could train conscripts.
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Senate Military Committee
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National Guard
Sheppard
D-Tex
Senate
Hampton Roads
Austin
RVI
House
House Military Committee
Michael J. Ready
George C. Marshall
Army
John F. Jams
War Ment
Clock heirloom of Black Forest in old Huricane home
Retentuy recalls driving Route 60 by Huricane where Cook’s store displays a three century old Black Forest clock still reliable and striking the hours. A second heirloom cedar chest, said older than the clock, remains treasured in the same family.
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Wnte
Hurricane
Cook’s
Black Forest
Heat wave grips nation as temperatures near 90s
The Associated Press reports a sustained heat wave with deaths rising to 765 nationwide. Illinois records 74 heat prostration deaths, Chicago area most affected, while Wisconsin reports 29. Late day showers bring brief relief in Washington DC and a 10 degree drop in Virginia. New York City and Baltimore expect continued heat relief, with Harrisburg hitting 98.
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Associated Press
Mercury
Illinois
Phe
Chicago
Wisconsin
Washington, D. C
Virginia
New York City
Baltimore
Sylvania
Harrisburg
Bank Messengers Robbed of 108000 in Asbury Park
A trio of bandits armed with shotguns robbed two bank messengers of 108000 in cash in front of the post office in Asbury Park New Jersey. They fled through congested traffic in a dark Oldsmobile sedan with Pennsylvania plates. The money was headed to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from the bank.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Pennsylvania
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Detroit Tigers Buy George Tucker Stainback
Walter O Briggs owner of the Detroit Tigers announced the purchase of veteran outfielder George Tucker Stainback from the Montreal Royals of the International League.
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Detroit
Walter O. Briggs
Detroit Tigers
George Tucker Stainback
Montreals Royals
Census Returns Are Tabulated for Shenandoah Valley
Compiled preliminary figures from the 1940 census show a total gain of 7,893 across 27 towns and cities in eight counties from Rockbridge to the West Virginia line. Harrisonburg led with a 1,510 increase, Front Royal added 1,408, and Glasgow in Rockbridge rose 84 percent from 507 to 937.
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Shenandoah Valley
The
Star
Rockbridge
West Virginia Line
Harrisonburg
Front Royal
Glasgow
Election Straw Vote Planned at George Washington HQ
Frank N. McCormick announced a straw vote at Cork and Braddock streets to gauge national sentiment beginning August 1. Visitors from many states and foreign countries will use two ballot boxes for Willkie and Roosevelt, with daily returns published in the Winchester Evening Star.
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Frank N. McCormick
George Washington
Cork and Braddock Streets
McCormick
Willkie
Roosevelt
Winchester Evening Star
Headquarters Register
Winchester
Peace making ends badly as pet feud turns painful
In Lawler Iowa Cyril Jirak tried to separate his cat and dog on the porch but a stray cat joined the fray and clawed him on the head, ending with an awkward failure of mediation.
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Lawler
Cyril Jirak
Tabby
Jirak
Frederick County Lines Up Site For New Stonewall Elementary
The Frederick County School Board has accepted a bank offered six acre site at Clearbrook near U S Route 11 for a Stonewall district elementary school. The land value is 2500 dollars with contingencies and a possible right of way to the bank if a fence is erected. The Irvin Zinn property hosts the level ground ideal for playgrounds as Five Roads converge nearby easing pupil transport. The new building, modeled after Gainesboro and Gore schools, aims for occupancy late this year.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Clearbrook
Stonewall
Irvin Zinn
Martinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Leslie D. Kline
Richmond
Fred J. Larrick
Gainesboro
Gore
Six Missing In Fire At Camden
Six workers were unaccounted for after a noon explosion at the R. M. Hollingshead Company plant in Camden. Seventeen employees were treated at a hospital as flames spread to nearby buildings. Police and fire units from Camden and Philadelphia battled the blaze and chemical tanks ignited across the area.
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Camden
N. J
R. M. Hollingshead Company
Carden
George Gumbrell
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Sumac Leaves Wanted Contract Offer
A. C. Slonaker and Son advertises wanted Sumac leaves for contract work, inviting interested suppliers to contact. The notice is dated July 30 and appears in the paper's classifieds.
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SUMAC
A. C. Slonaker and Son
Painting and Decorating Estimates by Gardner B. Hillyard
Gardner B. Hillyard offering painting and decorating services with wallpaper side wall ceiling and border for rooms sized 10 by 12 feet at 1.52 and 12 by 14 feet at 1.84. Estimates furnished. Phone 62.
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Gardner B. Hillyard
Yard Party at Strother's Grove August First
Community yard party scheduled for Thursday August 1 with a rain date August 2 at Strother's Grove. Sponsored by White Hall Mite Society.
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Strother's Grove
White Hall
Bright Outlook for Apples Promises Recovery in 4-State Belt
Miller cites a $125 million national apple industry with brighter prospects due to rising consumer use and grocer interest. He notes $300,000 annual advertising since 1936, new apple juice products, and expanded outlets. Also outlined: Soil Conservation removal of 20 percent of 86 million semi abandoned trees to curb low grade fruit.
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Carroll R. Miller
Appalachian Apple Service
Apple-Growers Mutual
Virginias
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Miller
Argentina Balks at Havana Meeting on Hemisphere Policy
At Havana on July 30 Argentina reserved the right to final approval on a plan authorizing American nations to assume temporary control of European colonies if needed to defend the hemisphere. The move dampened hopes for full unity among 21 republics, though delegates called the action academic while Brazil and Cuba urged a strong closing plenary.
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Havana
New World
Argntina
Argentina
Maurice Nabuco
Brazil
Miguel A. Campa
Cuba
Mind as a source of many patient ailments says Mayo expert
Dr. Walter Alvarez of the Mayo Clinic told Virginia and West Virginia Medical Association sessions that many patient complaints stem from the mind. He described the chronic complainer as a common disease not well understood and noted patients endure long, often fruitless, examinations and operations.
Page Suggests Extra Session For Assembly
Senator Vivian L. Page of Norfolk proposed a special General Assembly session in Virginia this fall to address measures deferred in March and to advance the state's preparedness program. He urged study of penal reform and state reorganization, speeded reports from commissions, and said benefits would outweigh costs while two months remain before November.
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Vivian L. Page
Norfolk
General Assembly
Price
Senator Page
Governor’s Advisory Legislative Council
Page
Commonwealth of Virginia
Bondholders to Receive Settlement Checks This Week
John I. Sloat of the Commercial and Savings Bank announced that over 300 Winchester and Wardensville Railroad bond holders will receive checks soon. The 12.9 cent on the dollar settlement leaves about 41300 for distribution from the 48300 sale price, after costs. Harry Benham was appointed to locate rightful bond holders, with the list approved by Judge Philip Williams, and checks will be mailed by week’s end.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester
Wardensville
Mr. Sloat
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sloat
Baltimore and Ohio
Benham
Harry Benham
Philip Williams
Germans Send Bombers Across Channel Again To Break Morale
News brief from Nairobi and Amsterdam reports renewed bombing actions and arrests as war expands. British and Italian forces clash in Morale region of British Kenya. Netherlands authorities announce arrests linked to suspected mistreatment of Germans in colonies.
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Kenya
Ethiopia
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Holland
Heat Wave Persists With 97 Degree Readings At 2 PM
The heat wave returned to form with temperatures near 97 degrees at 2 PM after a brief rain. Humidity stayed high and only isolated thunder showers seem likely, with no heat related deaths reported in the region yet.
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Mercury
Navy trainee dies in plunge from plane near Anacostia
A student pilot Charles M. Roberts 27 of Huntington West Virginia and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Thomas W. Wagner were practicing takeoffs at the naval air station in Anacostia Alexandria Virginia when Roberts plunged 250 feet after his parachute failed to save him Roberts died at the scene Wagner survived the incident awaiting investigation
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Alexandria
Charles M. Roberts
Huntington
W. Va
Roberts
Naval Air Station
Anacostia
Thomas W. Wagner
Naval Reserve
C and C Blocked By Great Slide Near Thurmond
Workers cleared a storm loosened earth slide six miles east of Thurmond blocking the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad main line. Passenger trains operated later over a detour after an avalanche estimated at 50 000 tons tore out about 100 feet of track.
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Thurmond
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
City and County Brevities on Sumac Leaves Demand
A local firm placed a paid ad seeking sumac leaves for the dye industry. no price can be quoted until response is known. An old sumac mill once operated at the Rosenberger Lumber Yard site off Brad dock street, burned in a blaze described as one of the city's fiercest.
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Star
Sumac
Rosenberger
Braddock Street
British daylight raids strike Germany and Holland
The air ministry reports extensive daytime bombing by British bombers on Germany and the Low Countries, damaging ships at Fushing and attacking Emden Hamburg and Terschelling. Oil refineries in the Ruhr and several German airfields were also targeted in the raids.
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Low Countries
Air Ministry
Fushing
Holland
Ministry
Emden
Hamburg
Terschelling
Ruhr
Dover Air Battles Escalate as Britons Fight On
Nazi Germany claims heavy Dover bombardment and sinking of ships while Britain touts losses and asserts heroism in the air battle. The clash coincides with tense Pan American talks and Latin American positions on Western Hemisphere trusteeship proposals.
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Associated Press
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Dover
Channel
Germany
High Command
English Channel
England
Gibraltar
Adolf Hitler
United States
Havana
Argentina
Western Hemisphere
Road Foreman Hides Dynamite After Lightning Strike
Fred Anderson a road crew foreman kept 50 pounds of dynamite under his shack bed for safekeeping. A lightning strike tore the shack door and did not detonate the dynamite. He vows not to store it under the bed anymore. Money to lend at percent. Herbert S. Larrick, Attorney.
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Wynot
Neb
Fred Anderson
Anderson
Herbert S. Larrick
Atty
Plumbing heating and repair work offered by Percy Sheetz
Plumbing heating and repair services at reasonable prices by Percy Sheetz. Contact telephone 172232. Listed with dates 7-27-30, 8-1-1p-31.
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Percy Sheetz
Welltown Church Benefit Notice for July 31
A brief church notice lists Welltown Church events on Wednesday July 31 including a benefit gathering at the church. No further details are provided about time or participants.
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Welltown Church
Wed
Benefit
Golden Glow Coffee Shoppe Ad Lists Magazines and Specials
The Golden Glow Coffee Shoppe offers a full line of weekly and monthly magazines along with Winchester and Skyline loy elites. Advertised fried and roast chicken plates cost 25 to 35 cents. Event at 6 p.m. Paynes mention.
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Winchester
Skyline Loy
Ridgeway
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