Washington Man Convicted Of Hit And Run
A Washington man convicted of a hit and run related to injuries to Lee Mahoney on U S Route 11 near Stephens City was sentenced by Trial Justice A J Tavenner to one year in jail with suspended sentence and one year driving permit revocation plus an 85.35 dollar fine. Mahoney, a Memorial Hospital patient, suffered facial cuts and other injuries. State Trooper B E Williams, who was behind the Washington car, took the man into custody. An automobile owned by C Ham of Staunton was recovered on Route 50 by Trooper E B Mitchell. Also Sunday night Paul Mooneyham of Waynesboro was taken into custody as a deserter. he stood near the car that earlier crashed into a Pennsylvania automobile.
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Lee Mahoney
Stephens City
Arthur J. Cheek
A. J. Tavenner
Mahoney
Memorial Hospital
B. E. Williams
Washington
E. B. Mitchell
C. Ham
Staunton
Blue Ridge
Paul Mooneyham
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
Court records show multiple traffic and safety violations
Arthur Rowles found guilty of dynamiting fish in Opequon river and failing to stop at a stop sign. Ernest L. Alger Jr. speeding. L Fox failing to stop Eugene at a stop sign. Roy Sirbaugh speeding. Joe Zuckerman reckless driving. Cecil Painter speeding. Harry B. Brooks reckless driving. Edward F. Hunter speeding. George Jean speeding. Fines listed from 9.25 to 14.25 dollars.
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Arthur Rowles
Joseph W
Ernest L. Alger, Jr
L. Fox
Eugene
Dra Roy Sirbaugh
Joe Zuckerman
Cecil Painter
Harry B. Brooks
Edward F. Hunter
George Jean
Greek government resignations accepted by King George II
The Greek resignations were accepted by King George II who believed it prudent to cut government membership. The moves reflect a shift aimed at reducing the size of the administration.
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George II
Wheat Farmers Back Marketing Quota For Wheat
Wheat farmers voted in a national referendum to grant the Agriculture Department power to impose strict marketing quotas on this year's bread grain. The move aims to limit surplus wheat by keeping it off the market until needed, aligning with other crops already under quota.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Large money measure for labor and security agencies
An appropriation totaling about 1.19 billion dollars for the Labor Department Federal Security Agency and related activities goes to the Appropriations Committee. It funds training for over 4.5 million youths and exceeds the president's budget by roughly 31 million dollars.
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Washington
Federal Security Agency
Roosevelt
Senators to urge food plan for conquered democracies
Raymond S. Richmond said 37 Senators will introduce a resolution urging the State Department to cooperate with Great Britain on a plan to deliver food to conquered nations. The resolution notes starvation in Belgium and other countries facing severe shortages, with former President Hoover as honorary chairman of the committee.
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Washington
Raymonds
Richmond
National Committee On Food For the
House backs unlimited vice admirals for special missions
The House, in a brief session, approved and sent to the Senate a bill allowing President Roosevelt to appoint an unlimited number of vice-admirals to command naval forces on special and unusual missions.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Crete Withdrawal Reported by German Radio
British Imperial troops reportedly withdrawn from Crete according to German radio. The broadcast claimed losses were total, with the war effort proceeding despite setbacks.
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New York
Crete
Woman Embezzler Begins Two-Year Prison Term
Mrs Margaret Fields former cashier of the Savings Bank of Nanticoe Wicomico county started a two year term for embezzlement about 20 dollars from the bank funds Judge Chesnut had directed that she serve the sentence on June 1 Her attorney Simon Sobeloff said her child was born in April but did not survive
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Baltimore
Margaret Fields
Savings Bank of
Nanticoke
Wicomico County
Walvin Chesnut
An Ene
Esnut
Violent Death Toll Tops 459 During Memorial Holiday
The Associated Press reports at least 459 lives were lost in the three day Memorial holiday across the nation. Traffic accidents caused 308 deaths, trains 13, drownings 75, and 63 from other causes. California led with 52 deaths, Michigan had 43.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
California
Michigan
Supreme Court orders reargument in Bridges case
The Supreme Court ordered reargument on October 13 over contempt convictions of Harry Bridges and the Los Angeles Times. The issue is whether pre final settlement comment on court cases constitutes contempt. The move follows a series of tied decisions and Justice McReynolds's retirement.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Harry Bridges
Los Angeles Times
James C. McReynolds
Battle Report From Transjordan and Palestine Drag On
British and Arab forces clash near Aboutir in Transjordan over three days. A British staff car was attacked on the Amman to Jerusalem road, and two British officers were reported captured. NBC transcriber cites Beirut dispatch as source.
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New York
Aboutir
Transvoor
NBC
Beirut
Lebanon
Amman
Transjordan
Jerusalem
Palestine
Goering Claims Crete Proves No Islands Unconquerable
Berlin broadcast reports Reichs marshal Hermann Goering stated that Nazi parachutists and airborne troops who occupied Crete had proven the Fuehrer's words that there are no unconquerable islands, underscoring German military reach.
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Berlin
Reichmarshal
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Crete
Fuehrer
Soft Drink Safe Robbed of $2,000
Yeggs rifled a safe at the Dr. Bottling Company plant on Harford avenue and escaped with about $2,000. Mrs May Shuman said she saw three men run from the office with canvas money bags while her husband saw a fourth man outside the entrance. Police found no sign of forced entry and believe the robbers acted with inside knowledge.
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Baltimore
Supreme Court Upholds Denison Dam Construction
The Supreme Court ruled the federal construction of the Denison dam across the Red River in Texas and Oklahoma constitutional. Justice Douglas delivered the decision with no dissent. Governor Leon C. Phillips of Oklahoma opposed the project citing state rights and potential flooding of about 100000 acres and damage to highways and bridges.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Douglas
Denison
Red River
Texas
Oklahoma
Denison Dam
Leon C. Phillips
Japanese Bombers Inflict Damage in Chongqing Raid
Chinese reports say thirty two killed and scores injured when a full bomb hit struck a public dugout during a Japanese air raid. The attack, the second in two days and sixth of spring, left several thousand homeless. Bombs also hit near the French Catholic Mission Compound and the British embassy, causing minor damage.
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Chungking
China
Local Wholesale Market Prices From The Star
Local market listing shows flour fat prices in 48 lb and 24 lb bags, various per barrel rates, live hogs and fowls with per bag and per barrel costs, corn meal feed oats horse feed and mixed feeds, with several items noted as per 24 lb bag or per barrel and several unclear entries. Contains multiple commodity listings and unit measures common to wholesale markets of the period.
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Star
TAO E Ee Ee Eaee
Broilers
Baltimore Livestock and Produce Quotations and Markets
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets report on produce eggs butter and live poultry with detailed price ranges. California and Chicago quotes cover cattle calves hogs sheep and bids, noting steady to higher markets and top prices for select weights.
Court Building in Washington Resembles Temple of Justice
The Supreme Court Building in Washington D C closely resembles the Temple of Justice, according to observers. This architectural comparison notes similar design features and stately presence as a landmark federal structure.
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Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Temple of Justice
Stock Market Report Hesitant Midday Turn In War Mood
New York June 2 lack of liquidations and cheery war news kept stocks sluggish at the open. Fractions rose through a choppy session with uneven closing quotes as buyers remained cautious. About 250000 shares changed hands in the day, among the smallest since the last All Quotations at 1 p m. listing prices include Am Can 78 1 2 Kennecott 35 5 8 M Ward 33 3 4 Natl Dairy NYC 12 Packard 2 1 2 Penney 78 3 4 Penn R R 24 3 8 Republic Steel 18 1 4 Sears Roebuck 69 1 4 Southern R 12 17 8 8 O of NJ 36 3 4 Texas Corp 38 7 8 U S Steel 53 5 8 Western Union 22 7 8 Woolworth 26 3 4
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. S
Steaidy
Am Can
Kennecott
M Ward
Natl Dairy
Nyc
Packard
Penney
J.C
Penn. R. R
Republic Steel
Sears & Roebuck
Southern R
O of NJ
Texas Corp
Steel
Western Union
Woolworth
Wheat and grain quotations rise on futures market
Wheat producers back government marketing quotas and loans boosting futures quotes in Chicago and Kansas City. WHEAT July 96 1 8 to 96 6e 97 3 4. CORN July 73 3 8. OATS, SOYBEANS, and RYE listed with varied adjustments. Cash grain bids shown for No. 1 hard wheat and mixed corn.
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Chicago
Kansas City
New
Chicago Cash Grain Chicago
Bleufield Flier Dies in Beckley Plane Crash
BECKLEY W V June 2 Ricard Thornton 39 of Bluefield was killed when a small training plane crashed at Beckley airport. The pilot was alone in the craft and died at the scene. It was the first fatal accident here since establishment.
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Beckley
W. Va
Ricard Thornton
Bluefield
Beckley Airport
Clarke Citizens Urge Robertson Reappointment
The Clarke County mass meeting urged the reappointment of school executive Robertson to prevent heightening his pay. The Star reports Dr. Hall will decide soon who fills the position. Scott Noblin seeks release for a better opportunity elsewhere. Notable speakers urged Robertson's return. Robertson himself was absent.
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Hall
Scott Noblin
Gate City
Clarke County
Robertson
C. A
Clergymen Elect Leaders of Winchester Ministerial Association
The Rev. Charles H. Funk named president succeeding Rev. T. M. Swann at the Winchester Ministerial Association meeting. Rev. Carl A. Honeycutt elected vice president and Rev. Lucius C. Bridgers as secretary treasurer. A summer vesper service plan on Handley High School grounds is approved with 6 pm Sundays and 15 minute daily radio services starting mid June. The association voted a summer recess and next meeting is Sept 8. A Vatican City governance note follows.
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Charles H. Funk
Church of the
Disciples of Christ
Winchester Ministerial Association
T. M. Swann
Braddock Street
Carl A. Honeycutt
Grace Lutheran Church
Lucius C. Bridgers
United Brethren Church
Handley High School
Dive Bombers Tricks During Crete Assault Described
A World War II dispatch recalls deception tactics used near Crete as German forces hurled 1000 planes in the battle. Allied pilots say the Germans learned to surrender in English, while the RAF notes German air bases formed a semi circle around Crete, complicating air cover.
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Kamrad
Crete
Balkans
Mediterranean
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Chapman Motor Co
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Clarke County School
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