Battle of England rhetoric stirs at Republican Convention
Rep Joseph W Martin Jr of Massachusetts denounces the Roosevelt era as a seven year march toward one man rule. He calls for ending governmental absolutism and says the convention should rally patriots for Americanism. He warns the administration spent vast sums and created a somber record of failure and futility. He urges a strong military to defend the nation and its ideals.
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Philadelphia
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Martin
Red Cross Seeks $2,000 War Relief Target
Local Red Cross reports $810 donations by noon toward the $2,000 goal for current war relief fund. Booths opened across headquarters throughout this week as $120 was collected on the first day, leaving a shortfall of $1,190.
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Red Cross
Winchester Fire Department to add new equipment
Winchester praises its fire department noting added equipment and high efficiency. It emphasizes community protection and the volunteers render services beyond fighting fires, urging gratitude and reciprocal support.
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Winchester
Parish Benefit at Wi Sea Me ee Church
A church hosts a benefit event at Wi Sea Me ee to support church activities. Organizers ask attendees to contribute and participate in the program planned for the day.
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Peas
Benefit
Willkie Dominates as Taft Dewey Worried in Early GOP Battle
Philadelphia dispatch notes Republican anxiety over Taft and Dewey as Willkie gains momentum. Willkie’s strength links to New York finance and Connecticut while Northwest states resist his reciprocal trade stance. A suggested plan is a Taft Dewey ticket with Dewey as VP, though constitutional rules complicate it.
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Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester Evening Star
Philadelphia
Robert A. Taft
Thomas Edmund Dewey
Wendell Lewis Willkie
Willkie
Wille
Wendell Willkie
William Jennings Bryan
Indiana
Taft
New York
Connecticut
Missouriville
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Dewey
Dew
Virginia Delegates Postpone Elections for Committeeman and Committeewoman
The Virginia Republican delegation in Philadelphia deferred choosing a new national committeeman and committeewoman until tomorrow. Major Henry A. Wise, current committeeman, seeks reelection along with Mrs. Murray Boocock for committeewoman. Detected opponents include Mrs. Felix Parker and Mrs. Will Logan.
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Philadelphia
Virginia
Ryland Craft
Gate City
Henry A. Wise
Kiptopeke
Murray Boocock
Keswick
Flix Parker
Roanoke
Will Logan
Woodstock
Commonwealth
Shenandoah County
Taft
Dewey
Willkie
Bridges
Daly Cottons
Deleny
Virginia Group
Major Wise
Union League
Businessmen Seek Removal of Traffic Islets in City Intersection
Four local business owners sign a letter to the Traffic Committee led by C Douglas Barnett and Common Council requesting removal of concrete traffic islands at South Loudoun Gerrard and Valley avenues. They cite danger and confusion to drivers and pedestrians and say their observations reflect public sentiment from years of daily use.
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South Loudoun
Gerrard and
Valley Avenue
C. Douglas Barnett
Common Council
Hoyle Riley
J. R. Alexander
A. B. Compton
H. F. Nelson
Rouss Purchases 18000 Dollar Pumper and Aerial Truck
Charley Rouss Fire Company orders an $18,000 combination pumper and aerial truck from Peter Persch & Sons Co of Kenosha Wisconsin. The 175 foot hydraulic ladder unit features safety rails, 185 hp engine, ground ladders, booster pump, two intakes two outlets hose reel and lighting system. Delivery is planned in about 90 days after committee approval following a Swarthmore demonstration.
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Charley Rouss Pire Company
Peter Persch & Sons Co
Kenosha, Wise
M. D. Weaver
Charley Rouss Company
David Hottle
John Seal
Cecil Grim
Pat
Mt View Tea Room Opens Tonight in Stephens City
Notice announces the Mt View Tea Room in Stephens City opening tonight with Clara Vincent listed as proprietor or contact person. Partial text unclear on role.
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Mt. View
Stephens City
Spees Seer Eack Clara Vincent
Auction of antiques and household effects set for June 29
Auction of antiques and household effects to be held Saturday June 29 at 11 a m. by Mrs R E Russell in Boyce Virginia. Auction details include location and seller information with date.
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R. E. Russell
Boyce
Yard Party at Opequon Chapel Benefit Dinner
Yard Party at Opequon Chapel in Opequon Virginia on Thursday June 27 offers a 35 cent cold plate sale. Proceeds benefit the new church project. The notice appears in the June 25 edition.
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Opequon Chapel
Opequon
Germany Publishes Armistice Terms With France
Berlin reports the German government published the armistice terms with France at 8 45 pm detailing France's halt to hostilities and occupation north of a map line. The capital observed a somber mood with blackouts, late restaurant closures, and citizens gathering to hear the news.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Europe
DNB
London
Hitler
Greater Reich
Italy
Bordeaux
Girls Sell Drink for Red Cross Drive
Young sisters Charlotte and Susan Knight raised 1.05 by operating a lemonade stand in front of their home at 412 West Cecil Street. They donated the proceeds to the Red Cross after their mother encouraged help for war relief.
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Red Cross
Charlotte
Susan Knight
B. M. Knight
West Cecil Street
Misses Knight
Richard Griffith
Winchester Armory Awaiting Funds To Proceed
The Winchester armory drill hall may not be completed without about $3,000 from local sources. City Manager Lee Grant says no word yet from the State Military Board after last week’s meeting. Roanoke’s larger armory project and state aid context may influence decisions, with contract notices looming as work progresses.
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Winchester Armory
Lee Grant
State Military Board
Winchester
Roanoke
Coffey Construction Company
The War Today and Its Interpretative Gare
The War Today notes an interpretative approach to reporting and the page references DeWitteranaises and MacKenzie as Associated Press foreign writers.
City And County Brevities
Gloucester Point fishing party returns with 160 trout and hardheads. The group includes Oscar and Walter Duncan Lawrence Grim James Swing William Heap and Garland Snapp. Eddie Ritter reports a vivid swarm of lightning in trees after a Berryville turnpike trip. Grain cutting progresses unevenly with Shenandoah county ahead. Jesse Davidson reports his car burned after horn jam and floorboard flames. Ralph Sprinkle returns from a Junior Board of Trade convention in Washington DC at the Mayflower Hotel. Twenty three hostel residents moved out.
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Gloucester Point
Winchester
Oscar
Walter Duncan
Lawrence Grim
James Swing
William Heap
Garland Snapp
Ralph Sprinkle
Board of Trade
Ralph
Britain and Germany Clash as France Armistice Holds
News describes renewed air and sea attacks by German and British forces in Europe and the Mediterranean as peace filters through France. Churchill accuses Petain of violating solemn assurances over the French fleet and Britain seeks to retain French naval aid.
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Churchill
House of Commons
France
Europe
Alexandria
Egypt
Egyptian
Britain
Mediterranean
London
Henri Philipps Petain
Viscount Caldecote
Dominions
House of Lords
Western
Maritime
Alps
Berlin
England
Ruhr
Germany
Holland
Wales
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Harold Stassen
Wphindelphia
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Spein
Gaul
Red Cross Drive
Eddie Ritter
Berryville
Frederick County
Jesse Davidson
South Kent
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