McNary Named for Vice Presidency Amid Nazi-Soviet Clash
Associated Press reports German and Soviet interests collide as the Red Army moves into Bessarabia and northern Bucovina. Berlin warns Romania to resist Russian dominance while Germany shows no tempering of aims in the war with Britain as British lines face pressure. Cannons are speaking as Baltic tensions rise.
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Hitler
Britain
Associated Press
Red Army
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Soviet Union
Germany
Rumania
Russia
Excanda Nal
Danube
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Bucharest
Josef Stalin
Romania
Nazifuehrer
Berlin
Sideten
Merchants to Inventory Floor Stocks Before July 1
Winchester merchants must inventory floor stocks of cigarettes beer wines and liquors as of closing June 30 under the Revenue Act of 1940. Deputy Collector R. T. Elmore announced the measure to finance national defense and collect a new tax on admissions and amusements starting July 1.
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Winchester
R. T. Elmore
Internal Revenue
Defense
United States
Elmore
Oregon Man First Ballot Choice Favored By Willkie
At the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 28 Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon was nominated for Vice President on the first ballot after New York gave 82 of 92 votes. McNary favored by Willkie, who urged a ticket with Wendell Willkie. McNary said he would be a good soldier if nominated. The convention heard seconding speeches from Arthur Vandenberg and others praising McNary and Willkie.
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Philadelphia
APJ
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
U. S. Senate
McNary
New York
Wendell Willkie
Washington
Willkie
Joseph W. Mar« Sn
Robert C. Wells
Martin
Harold Knutson
Minnesota
Connecticut
Knutson
Rep
Short Knutson
Dewey Short
Missouri
Short
Frank Reid
Illinois
Homer B. Mann
W S. Moscrip
Lake Elmo
Minn
America
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Walter Jones
Hutchinson
Kansas
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
Taft
Vandenberg
Michigan
James
Bricker
Ohio
South
Republican
Silence and Talk in Social Discourse
A reflective piece discusses how people often speak for exercise or love of their own voice, while recognizing others may interpret statements as half-baked or boorish. It argues for moderation and warns that excessive talking can overwhelm listeners, preferring informed, thoughtful dialogue over constant chatter.
Conservatives pledge full support for war effort in Chamberlain era
London June 28 Conservatives united under former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain pledged itself to full support of the British government and its determination to win the war. In a statement issued on Chamberlain's authority the party denied rumors of any appeasement talks with Hitler. Air raids continued with bombing planes attacking for the seventh time in ten days.
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London
Oenare
Turkish Fleet Moves Into Black Sea Patrol Posture
A Turkish naval squadron, stripped for action, steamed through the Bosporus into the Black Sea. Authorities reported the fleet ready to defend the strait against any attack as a show of readiness.
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Black Sea
Bosporus
Guns Are Doing German Talking
Berlin reports Germany rejects peace overtures and warns that cannons speak. Sources say Britain’s Churchill government maintains war to a bitter finish, while German forces advance along the coast toward the Spanish border and conduct air raids on England.
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Germany
Reich
Winston Churchill
England
London
Churchill
Govete
Britain
Willkie Captures Republican Nomination After Wild Balloting
Wendell Willkie won the Republican presidential nomination after a frenetic six ballot contest at the Philadelphia convention. Dewey Taft and Vandenberg faced defections as delegates shifted amid a late night rush before the final unanimous result. Vice presidential picks and closing formalities remained to be decided as weary delegates prepared for the next phase.
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Taft
Vandenberg
Dewey
Hats 2 for $1.00 promotion note
Margaret L. Hodgson reports a hat sale offering two hats for one dollar. The note appears in a newspaper column continuing on page 9 column 4.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Lovett's Great Shoe Sale Delights Shoppers
The notice proclaims a summer shoe sale at Lovett's with prices cut across all styles. It urges customers to hurry to ensure their size and take advantage of the reduced footwear.
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Lovett’s
Special Dress Sale at Lovett's Smart Shop
A large stock of cotton dresses priced at $5.95 arrives and goes on sale tomorrow for $2.95 at Lovett's Smart Shop located at 156 North Loudoun Street. The notice advertises a special purchase event.
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Lovett’s Smart Shop
N. Loudoun St
Willkie Courts Delegates at Hello GOP Conclave
Wendell Willkie arrives at Convention Hall Philadelphia to greet delegates after accepting the Republican nomination and explains campaign aims including adherence to the Hatch Act, limited contributions, and unity. He plans to discuss national defense and economy with President Roosevelt and then head to New York for the weekend aboard Roy Howard’s yacht.
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Philadelphia
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Elwood
Ind
Congress
Roosevelt
Democratic Platform
New York
Roy Howard
Red Cross Still 372 Dollars From Goal
Local Red Cross drive reports 1128 dollars donated toward a 1500 dollar goal with 372 still needed to reach the target. A Winchester Frederick quota of 2000 awaits completion, with Mrs Henry B GILPIN promising 500 when met. A Macedonia Church yard party raised 25.01 under Mrs J W Newcome.
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Red Cross
Henry B. Gilpin
Macedonia Church
J. W. Newcome
Boothe
Howard Elliott
Hayfield
Draft Horses For Sale And A One Ton Truck Ad
Two classified notices list farm equipment and vehicle sales. A pair of six year old draft horses named Thor are advertised as thoroughly trained and weighing about 1800 pounds each with a quick sale price at Bickers Motor Co in Winchester Virginia. A separate ad offers a one ton truck for sale with pickup at 11 a.m. on June riouted near Rouss avenue opposite Plaza.
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Bickers Motor Co
Winchester
Rouss Ave
Eens Coleman du Dunn
Willkie To Resign As Head Of Commonwealth Southern
News from Philadelphia June 28 reports Wendell Willkie plans to resign Monday as president of Commonwealth and Southern to pursue a broad campaign. He confirmed acceptance of the nomination and said he would make it official in Elwood Indiana. He hinted at pursuing a talks with President Roosevelt and explained his blitzkrieg as a 47 day expression of the people.
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Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester Star
Convention Hall
Philadelphia
Wendell Willkie
The
Commonwealth and
Southern
Roosevelt
Willkie
White House
Franklin
Elwood
Indiana
New York
Minnesota
Stassen
Taft
Receblicon Party
Bushfield
South Ora
Thomas Dewey
Anderson Sale Lat 1 P M Sharp St
Auction notice for a sale at Lat 1 p m on Sharp Street with viewing in Ady side. Details readable but fragmented. Public notice emphasizes timing and location for bidders.
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Anderson Sale
Sharp St
Ady
Farley Frames Campaign Issue After Willkie Nomination
James A. Farley Democratic national chairman asks whether the government should be run by traditional American processes or by concentrated foreign style control as Wendell Willkie vies for the presidency. Speaker Bankhead cites a clear party divide and warns voters about executive power under the Republican nominee.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Wendell Willkie
Bankhead
Willkie
Contracts Given To Big Factories
PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire June 28 Approximately 9 200 of America's largest and most efficient manufacturing plants have been earmarked by the war department as prospective candidates for munitions orders a high army official disclosed today We in the war department are moving with all possible speed in placing contracts Colonel H K Rutherford ordnance department director of the planning branch in the office of the assistant secretary of war said in a prepared address at the New England Council s 59th quarterly meeting.
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Portsmouth
N. H
America
War Department
H. K Rutherford
Ordnance Department
New England Council
Loot Worth 50 Taken In Entry Of Clarke Station
Bell and Alder's filling station on route 7 in Berryville Virginia was entered in the early morning hours. About $25 from a cash register plus a case of beer a pistol and a small trifle were stolen. Sheriff Buckner reported no clues yet. The thief gained entry by breaking a window and unfastening a rear catch.
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Berryville
Auction of antiques and house hold effects in Boyce
AUCTION antiques and household effects will be held Saturday June 29 at 11 a.m. in Boyce Virginia. Mrs. R E Russell listed as the owner. Auction details appear with an E W Ong Co contact in the notice.
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R. E. Russell
Boyce
Red Cross Plea Made In Hungary
Hungary's war minister General Kaly Bartha urged the public to donate hospital trains ambulances and medical supplies to the Hungarian Red Cross. He spoke via radio amid tensions over Transylvania and urged understanding of the appeal.
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Red Cross
Hungary
Budapest
Karaly Bartha
Transylvania
Romania
Square Dance at Castleman's Ferry Each Saturday Night
Local social page notes a weekly square dance at Castleman's Ferry every Saturday night looking for dancers and visitors to join the fun in a rustic riverside hall setting.
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Castleman's Ferry
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