Favorable Virginia Crop Week Amid Rain Delays
The weekly crop and weather report notes favorable growth in Virginia crops despite frequent showers delaying work. About 85 percent of corn planted, soybeans 70 percent planted, oats and wheat up but still below last year's prospects, and pastures described as excellent across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Warwick
York
Elizabeth City
James City
Washington County
Virginia
Pantelleria Shelling Signals Possible Invasion Prep
Allied naval bombards target Pantelleria described as a strategic cork in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Tunisia. Observers note bombardment as a potential prelude to occupation with Sicily Sardinia and the Italian mainland also in invasion circles.
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North Africa
Pantelleria
National Geographic Society
Mediterranean
Sicily
Tunisia
Sardinia
Spain
United Nations
For Sale and Wanted Classified Notices
A collection of small classified items including for sale ads for household items seeds a car load of fertilizer and garden plants and property listings plus wanted ads for rental housing a scooter and sales staff positions arranged from the Winchester Evening Star. Names and addresses include Magruder's Plant Nursery N Main St J B Daniel 1165 Woodland Ave and Mrs. Wisecarver 302 Amherst St with contact numbers 3789 3116 5133 3105 and dial/box references.
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Rutgers
J. B. Daniel
Woodland Ave
Pantelleria's strategic role in Allied plans highlighted
The text notes Pantelleria as a key strategic location in Allied calculations for the region. It mentions its long-standing importance, dating back to ancient times when it was fought over by Romans and Carthaginians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantelleria
Plan to limit president to eight years gains support
A constitutional amendment proposal to limit future presidents to eight years in office wins broad Senate backing. Bailey introduced the measure with a two thirds vote and state ratification path, aiming to block a fifth term for Roosevelt though allowing completion of a current term. Support crosses party lines, with McNary and Spangler backing action while Democrats like George express conditional approval.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Republian
McNary
Oregon
Congress
Republican National Committee
Harrison E. Spangler
George
D-Ga
Bailey
D-Nc
Conference For War Relief Is To Be Arranged By Wade Werner
War relief conference planned as follow up to the United Nations Food Conference. Possible site mentioned include Washington and Hot Springs Virginia. Expected to begin before mid July with smaller scope than the food conference and focus on producing food for relief of needy regions.
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Hot Springs
United Nations
Washington
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