Roosevelt seeks broader defense power amid congressional debate
Congress supports increased defense funding as President Roosevelt calls for more than a billion dollars to bolster national defense. debate centers on authority to mobilize the National Guard with opposition from several senators who warn of risking neutrality and executive overreach.
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W. B. Ragsdale
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Representative Martin
Massachusetts
America
National Guard
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Nye
Austin
R.-Vt
U S Embassy Clerk Detained by Home Secretary Order
A United States embassy clerk has been detained by order of the Home Secretary. The detention is said to follow action by U S Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy in an incident with British authorities.
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United States
Home Secretary
U. S
Joseph P. Kennedy
Frederick county courthouse lights urged for brighter outlook
A Frederick reader praises the century old courthouse and suggests more light in the area. The city notes ongoing dark spots will be addressed when materials are available while approving the new white way system. U D C urges citizens to display Confederate flags in tribute to Jefferson.
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Frederick County
Two Killed Eight Injured In Terrific Crash Near City
A fatal early morning wreck on Route 50 near Luray killed Lavinia Dawson and Charles Kabel, both in their early twenties, and hospitalised eight others with serious injuries. Names of the injured include Dale Hardesty, Glen While, Alexander Hardenstey, Mrs. Dale Hardesty, Mrs. E. A. Cosgrove, William Rogan, Herbert L. Bramble, all listed with varying degrees of injury. Coroner Dr. James A. Miller attributed Dawson’s death to multiple fractures and amputation complications while examining the crash’s aftermath.
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Memorial Hospital
Banda Salle
Lavinia Dawson
Rawlings
Charles Kabel
Clearfield
Skyline Drive
Luray
Dale Hardesty
Waynesboro
Glen A. While
Jeannette
CCC Camp NP
Skyline Drivg
Alexander Allen Hardesty
E. A. Cosgrove
Cumberland
William Rogan
Herbert L. Bramble
James A. Miller
Dawson
Miller
Boyce Youth Wins Northern Virginia Marble Championship
Gilbert Ching 13, Millwood, son of Chinese and American parents, captures the 3rd annual Star Marble title. He defeats Allen Larrick and Hayes DeHaven in finals, earns a free trip to Wildwood, N J, and will compete in the National Marble Tournament.
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Gilbert Ching
Northern Virginia
the Star
Ching
Millwood
Ching Young Foo
Boyce High School
Frankie Snapp
Handley
Elwood Williams
Winchester
Wedness
Hayes DeHaven
Gore
Allen Larrick
Douglas Lamy
Virginia Avenue School
Manuel Sempeles
John Kerr School
Larrick
DeHaven
Lar- Small
Wildwood
N. J
Young Ching
Graduates Get Special Prices on Cap and Gown Photos
Barr's Studio advertises graduated specials for cap and gown pictures with promotional pricing and a contact cue. The note dated May 31 promotes photography services for graduates.
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Barr’s Studio
Handley High to Open 1940 Commencement
Handley High School holds its 1940 baccalaureate and commencement in Handley auditorium Sunday evening under Winchester Association with Rev R A Whitten presiding. Dr A W Palmer of Chicago Theological Seminary will deliver the sermon arriving after preaching at Ohio University in Athens tomorrow morning.
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Handley High School
Handley Auditorium
Winchester Association
R. A. Whitten
Congregational Christian Church, Presiding
A. W. Palmer
Chicago Theological Seminary
Winchester
Athens
University of Ohio
Columbus
Washington
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
T. M. Swann
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Gwen— Haynes
Cain
Herman McKay
Market Street Methodist Church
Ron
Cherubin Sy
Anderson
Palmer
Howard Stone Anderson
First Congregational
Pacts Approval Not To Be Given
Paris reports France will withhold approval of commercial and economic accords with Italy that were ready for signature. French spokesmen stated Italy’s early entry into the war could come soon and preparations are complete. The decision reflects tense relations as Italy’s final stance nears a June decision at the Foreign Office.
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Paris
France
Italy
Foreign Office
Ministry of Information
Greece Eyes Secret Pact to Shield From War
Reports from Athens say Britain France Turkey and Yugoslavia discuss a believed secret understanding between Greece's dictator Premier General Ioannis Metaxas and Italy. The aim is to keep Greece from becoming a battlefield if Italy enters the war.
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Athens
Greece
John Metaxas
Italy
Mayor Endorses National Hotel Week in Winchester
Mayor C R Anderson endorses National Hotel Week June 2 to June 8 as hotels nationwide observe the 146th year of modern American hospitality. He notes the vital role hotels play daily in the community and urges residents to support local hoteliers and engage with them during the observance.
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Mayor Anderson
United States
Winchester
New York
C. R. Anderson
America
Sudden Attack Proves Fatal To T B Patton
Tedford B. Patton prominent Winchester business man and financier died from a heart attack about 3 30 p m at his residence 202 West Boscawen Street. He was active in several firms and served as Winchester agent for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for over 40 years. He held leadership roles in Virginia Glass Sand Company Winchester Milling Corporation Colonial Brick Company Winchester Credit Corporation and more. He was unmarried and survived by two sisters.
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Tedford B. Patton
Winchester
West Boscawen Street
Lexington
Patton
Trice Patton
Agnés Barkley Patton
Rockbridge
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Virginia Glass Sand Company
Winchester Milling Corporation
Colonial Brick Company
Winchester Credit Corporation
Virginia Woolen Company
Shirley Carter Building and Loan Association
George Washington Hotel
Red Cross Quota Nears Milestone in Winchester Drive
Local Red Cross emergency fund drive reports progress with $1,910 raised by 11:30 this morning, only $90 shy of the $2,000 quota for Winchester and Frederick. Booth soliciting continues, garment production totals 35 items for shipment next week, with Mrs. Griffith as general chairman and Miss Ballard announcing results at city hall.
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Red Cross
Edythe Ballard
City Hall
Winchester
Frederick
Solenberger
Se Hha
Dougherty Urges U S Not To Meddle In Europe
Cardinal Dougherty on his fiftieth priestly anniversary says the United States should mind its own business and not become catspaws in European strife. The 74 year old archbishop of Philadelphia notes Americans learned from the last war not to intermeddle with greed and vengeance overseas.
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Philadelphia
Dennis
Cardinal Dougherty
United States
Europe
Evening Bulletin
Wico
Italy Mobilizes 100000 Reservists as War Fears Rise
Italy calls up 10000 non commissioned officers to join 50000 enlisted, as spring maneuvers run near Florence and a Spanish mission heads for Berlin. Observers weigh the timing of an Italian entry into the war and potential ultimatums to Britain and France.
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Rome
Italy
Florence
Canovas
Berlin
Madrid
Gibraltar
Francisco Franco
Nelson flagship of British Home Fleet said to be sunk
Italy hovers on sidelines as Britain reports the Nelson flagship of the Home Fleet sank with about 700 casualties among a 1320 crew after heavy air battles over Dunkerque.
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Italy
Dunkerque
New G Men Unit To Deal With Fifth Column
Washington June 1 The FBI announced creation of a national defense investigation unit headed by Hugh H Clegg veteran Gman and assistant director for training and inspection The group will investigate fifth column and similar activities deemed prejudicial to national safety.
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Washington
National Defense
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hugh H. Clegg
G- Man
Mooney predicts eventual dramatic incident to force war
Cleveland June 1 M James D Mooney vice president in charge of overseas operations for General Motors predicts an undeclared economic war will escalate. He warns hysteria from war news will grow and a dramatic incident may be seized upon to pull the nation into the conflict. He cites a possible path to peace through economic and military strength.
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Cleveland
James D. Mooney
General Motors Corporation
Mooney
America
For Sale Farm Aoe Advert Scanner Note
Classified brief notes a sale of a farm with reference to a page and section, indicates a listing exists on pD- and prompts readers to view details on another page. Strong entities not clearly identified due to fragmented OCR.
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Bill Aoe
Opening Dance at Dickey Ridge on Skyline Drive
Rummage sale at Highland Avenue Church on 139 N Main St. Saturday 9:30 a.m. Girls' Circle event. June 1 is noted with times 1p to 3t for the dance.
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Dickey Ridge
Skyline Drive
Main St
Highland Avenue Church
15 000 Britons Still In Peril
London reports that about 15 000 men of the original 175 000 British Expeditionary Force have been evacuated from Flanders after a retreat hailed as a great rescue. Health Minister Malcolm MacDonald warned of a real German threat to England and urged early school-child dispersal plans. General Lord Gort led the rear-guard action, with returning troops likening him to Sir John Moore.
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London
Flanders
Malcolm MacDonald
England
MacDonald
Renesame Migros
Adolphe Prioux
Dunkerque
Lord Gort
John Moore
Gort
Gort Returns Home to Acclaim From King
General Lord Gort, commander of the British Expeditionary Force, returns to England amid royal acclaim as most of the original 175,000 troops are withdrawn from the Nazi pocket. A war office note says he came home by government order due to successful evacuations and reducing forces in Northern France. A junior officer led the BEF in the ongoing evacuation.
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Gort
King
London
Lord Gort
Flanders
Britain
War Office
England
B. F
France
Dr Newcomb to Speak at Alumni Banquet Tonight
Dr John Lloyd Newcomb president of the University of Virginia will address the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Alumni Association at seven o clock. He will arrive shortly before the banquet and depart immediately after. Rector R Gray Williams and coach Murray are also expected to speak.
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John Lloyd Newcomb
University of Virginia
Northern Virginia
Newcomb
R. Gray Williams
Murray
Nelson Sunk in British Home Fleet claim
Berlin dispatch reports an authorized German spokesman said the battleship Nelson, flagship of the British home fleet, was sunk with 700 of 1320 crew lost. The spokesman gave no further details for military reasons and British confirmation was not yet received by mid afternoon.
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Berlin
Nelson
Nelson Sinking Reported as Somme Action Escalates
Berlin reports the British battleship Nelson sunk with about 700 dead from a crew of 1,320 as Nazi forces press the Somme offensive to threaten Paris. The Roy al Oak was torpedoed at Scapa Flow last October, while Allied reinforcements reach England from Flanders. French forces claim sustained defense on the lower Somme yet face a renewed German assault.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Somme
Paris
Royal Oak
Scapa Flow
Flanders
England
Lower
Birthday of Jefferson Davis Observed With Flags
Jefferson Davis birthday will be observed Monday. Winchester banks close for the holiday. Turner Ashby Chapter U D C and Stonewall Memorial Association members urge display of Confederate flags. Memorial Day plans set for June 6 with program to be announced next week. After exercises, attendees go to Wayside Inn Middletown for luncheon and season finale.
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Jefferson Davis
Winchester
Turner Ashby
Stonewall Memorial Association
Wayside Inn
Middletown
County Grazing Farm Sold in Southwest Texas
G Fred Yeakley has sold a 640 acre grazing farm in southwest Texas. Otis Turner of Alpine arranged the sale. Dr Peter Marshall of Washington DC and Winchester has voiced war concerns as his family in Scotland and possibly a brother with the RAF await news. Marshall plans a Winchester visit Monday for a Presbyterian dinner program at 7 PM. Rev Ronald Wilson preached at Dr Marshall s church in Washington to over 1100 the previous Sunday.
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G. Fred Yeakley
Texas
Otis Turner
Alpine
Peter Marshall
D. D
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Marshall
Scotland
Dr. Marshall
The
Presbyterian Church
Ronald Wilson
Washington
War Fronts Open as Allies Fight for Belgium and France
Reports describe a new war phase along the Somme and in Flanders as German moves threaten France and Italy mobilizes 50 000 troops with 10 000 officers. The British tally a great rescue as 130 000 to 140 000 of 175 000 French and Allied forces reach Britain amid heavy losses.
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Somme
Flanders
Germany
France
Engan
Italy
Spain
Britain
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Weather outlook shows showery week across regions
Washington reports a forecast for the week with showers starting Monday. The North region will be cool with periodic showers, while the South remains warmer with showers toward week’s end.
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Washington
Atenity
North Portion
Fair
South Portion
North
South
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Marble Champ
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Handley Finals
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T.B. Patton
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Great Britain
Dino Alfieri
Fuehrer
General Motors
U.S
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