President plans larger defense program and armament orders
President Roosevelt seeks a doubling of defense spending with the aim of building up to 50,000 aircraft annually and placing large orders to sustain new facilities. Donald M. Nelson will coordinate defense purchases and Daniel Tobin, head of the Teamsters, becomes a presidential administrative assistant to discuss duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naveen
Roosevelt
Donald M. Nelson
Treasury
Daniel J. Tobin
American Federation of Labor Teamster
Braithwaite Rites Set For Tomorrow
Last rites for Harry Lee Braithwaite 69 respected Cross Junction farmer will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the Whitacre Methodist Church. The Rev S J Good will officiate. Interment at Baptist Church Reynolds Store. Survived by Howard Eugene Mac and Frank Braithwaite Earl Edwards and William Bak assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee Braithwaite
Cross Junction
Methodist
Whitacre
S. J. Good
Baptist Church
Reynolds Store
VakServing
Howard
Eugene, Mac
Frank Braithwaite
Earl Edwards
William Bak
Fellowship Club Picnic Heads to Capon Lake Park
Members of the First Baptist Church and the Men's Fellowship Club left this afternoon for Capon Lake Park West Virginia on Route 7 twenty six miles north of Winchester for their annual picnic with a program of recreation and good food arranged by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Men’s Fellowship Club
Capon Lake Park
W. Va
Winchester
Red and Nazi Interests Clash in Balkans and Norway
Dawn confronts Britain and the Axis as Germany presses in the Balkans after Romania’s ultimatum expires. King Carol’s possible appeal to Hitler remains unclear while four cities in Bessarabia and Bucovina are occupied. A British submarine sinks a German transport off Norway amid signals of a planned invasion of England.
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Romania
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Carol
Hitler
Fuehrer
Russia
Balkans
Britain
British Isles
Norway
England
Feuhher
Dr Kerlin Elevated to Grand Regent of Va Royal Arcanum
Dr R Kerlin of this city was named Grand Regent of the Grand Council of Royal Arcanum at the annual meeting in OPtọea this week. Officers named include D W McNeil Lexington grand vice regent Taylor L Barr Winchester grand orator Marion L Beeton Lexington past grand regent Cortez V Jones Richmond grand secretary Clarence C Page Richmond grand treasurer N W Allen Lexington grand guide Loy Richmond grand chaplain S W George Hopewell grand warden E W Miller Norfolk grand sentry P L Hockman Winchester elected to executive committee W Irvan Rex Richmond named representative to the Supreme Council J P Casey Richmond named alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Loy
Richmond
W. George
Hopewell
E. W. Miller
Norfolk
Lexington
P. L. Hockman
Winchester
W. Irvan Rex
Supreme Council
J. P. Casey
Market Quotations From Baltimore and Chicago Livestock
A June market snapshot lists potatoes and poultry with steady or dull prices in Baltimore. It covers hogs steer prices, calves, sheep, and hog milked values, plus Chicago bids and futures for hogs cattle and grains with brief cash grain quotes and local market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Wheat futures slip to lowest close since September 1
Chicago June 28 Wheat prices opened higher then fell to the lowest close since last September 1 the day the European war began. Early strength followed by selling reflected Willkie nomination optimism and larger southwest marketings amid favorable weather and the uncertain international situation. Closing: WHEAT July 76 1-8 Sept 76.
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Chicago
Willkie
Stock Market Reacts To Willkie Nomination
New York June 28 Traders grew hopeful after Wendell L. Willkie’s Republican presidential nomination pushing utilities and other favored stocks higher by more than four points. Selected closing quotes include Am Can 98 1 2 Goodyear 14 5 8 Int Har 42 3 4 Packard 3 1 2 Sears Roebuck 72 3 8 Penn R R 19 3 4 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
al. Chem
Goodyear
Int. Har
J. Manville
Kennecott
M. Ward
Natl. Dairy
Packard
Penney (Jc
Penn. R. R
Sears Roebuck
Southern R
Laymen's Service At Stephens City
Beavers to lead the program with Conner as lay leader for the Stephens City service. Devotions to be directed by Conner. Everyone is invited to attend this laymen's service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Beavers
Conner
Willkie Secures Republican Nomination in Heated Balloting
In a long Republican nominating fight, Willkie gains momentum as heavy delegate shifts, aided by Pennsylvania and Virginia totals. Dewey Taft and others falter while Willkie edges toward the 1940 nomination amid bloc realignments and late state support.
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Willkie
Warren G. Harding
Pennsylvania
Arthur James
David Reed
Pennsylve
Market list of company stock figures
The list shows stock prices for O. of N. J. Texas Corp. Union Pac. U. S. Steel Western Union Woolworth with quoted values. Each entry includes a price and fractional notation indicating latest trades or bid levels.
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O. of N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pac
U. S. Steel
Western Union
Woolworth
75th anniversary edition noted with 210 pages
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot marks a large 75th anniversary edition with 12 sections and 210 pages. Visitors include Rev. Lester E Huber of French Equatorial Africa on leave and journalist J H Snyder touring the South for editorials while in Stephenson couples Mr and Mrs Donald Duvall and Mr and Mrs John Gano hosted an old fashioned bel ling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Norfolk
Norfolk County
George Washington
F. N. McCormick
Lester E. Huber
French Equatorial Africa
Huber
Congregational Christian Church
United States
Stephenson
Donald Duvall
John Gano
Woman Found Dead in Creek Likely Poisoning in Shenandoah
Shenandoah coroner Dr. Harold W. Miller in Woostock says Mrs. Kate Strother Berry of Marshall probably died of poisoning. Autopsy found no drowning or wounds. body located in Passage Creek near Elizabet Furnace picnic grounds. Police traced her movements from Front Royal to Elizabeth Furnace after Coca Cola notes were found.
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Creek
Shenandoah
Woostock
Harold W. Miller
Shenandoah County
Kate Strother Berry
Marshall
Passage Creek
Elizth Furnace
Miller
Strasburg
Edward McFate
Ridgely Park
Henry Bnudson
Front Royal
Berry
Carl Gocenour
Trout Drug Company
Washington
Red Cross War Relief Drive Urges Donations
A Red Cross appeal calls for support for war relief today with a slogan urging readers to have a heart for the refugees and send their checks promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bombing toll and Hong Kong evacuation talks reported
Berlin reports forty three killed in a British raid on Dutch towns. Hong Kong sources say a decision on moving up to 1000 American citizens could come tomorrow as ships are readied to evacuate women and children if needed. London notes June 28 proceedings.
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Berlin
Netherlands
DNB
Hongkong
Children’s Day Services at Mount Carmel Church
Children’s Day services are planned at Mount Carmel Church with afternoon preaching by the Rev. C. W. Lloyd. Announcement received today from E. P. Chapman of Boyce in Clarke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel Church
C. W. Lloyd
E. P. Chapman
Boyce
Clarke County
Belgian Health Minister Affirms War Support From Great Britain
In London Henri Jaspar, Belgiums health minister in exile, says the Belgian empire will continue the war with Britain and its aid. The British ministry notes possible civilian evacuation for military reasons in parts of the Isles. NBC hears DLJ report that Clermont-Ferrand will be the new French capital.
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Cel Henri Jaspar
London
Great Britain
Ministry of Health
British Isles
New York
Clermont-Ferrand
France
DLJ
NBC
Air ministry reports extensive Allied activity over German targets
London dispatch says the air ministry tonight reported extensive Allied air activity against German objectives across the English channel and adjacent areas as Allied operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Channel Routes Across Northern Europe
Channel traces its path along the coasts of Scandinavia and the Netherlands and over Denmark and north Germany, outlining a maritime corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavia
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
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Braithwaite
Fellowship Club
Greenway U. B
Benefit of
Plaza Min
Royal Road
Dr. Kerlin
Royal Arcanum
Baltimore Grain
Stock Market Report
Senator Ago
Oregon
Dewey
Taft
Herbert Ae
Virginia
New Yorker
Pennyylvania
Reed
J. H. Snyder
Ardmoreite
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Star
Snyder
South
Mount Hebron
Christ Church
General Electric
SOE
E. Boscawen St
Electric
Anderson Plumbing & Heating
Bulletins
Petunias Cannas
EE _B, SMALTS & SON
Florence Table Top
Florence
Winchester Furniture CO
Alaska
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
North Braddock St
N. Braddock St
Good Motor
Bickers Motor CO
Mercury
Lincoln
Zephyr
N. Braddock
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