Roosevelt Aims More Arms to Britain Greece on War Aid
President Roosevelt authorized rapid deployment of war supplies to nations fighting the Axis and hinted at further actions. He signed a large appropriation aboard the Potomac near the Bahamas and planned quick use of funds for aid while en route to Washington.
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Roosevelt
Fort Jackson
8. C
Washington
Britain
Greece
Atlantic
Bahama Islands
Port Everglades
Florida
Bahamas
Victory Parade Ends Bethlehem Strike as Fort Jackson Bragg Move
The article reports a victory parade marking the end of a Bethlehem strike and outlines a move to Fort Jackson North Carolina and Fort Bragg North Carolina with streamlined divisions. Maj. Gen. E M Watson notes increased mobility by trimming one infantry and one artillery regiment. Roosevelt, on the Potomac, addresses Jackson Day dinners supporting Democratic fundraisers.
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Florida
Fort Jackson
N. C
Fort Bragg
E. M. Watson
Jackson
Bragg
Nhere
TT Steel
Bethlehem
Cambria Works
Bethlehem Corp
Johnstown
NLRB
Venus de Milo and Winged Victory Saved From Nazis
Virginia woman Florence Conrad aided by allied efforts helped evacuate the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory from Paris and hide them in unoccupied France. The tale, confirmed by Joe Baldwin in New York, details Conrad’s wartime nursing and canteen work near the Maginot line, her escapes from German captures, and her role guiding art and prisoner relief missions.
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Venus de Milo
Virginia
Barrett, McGurn
New York Herald-Tribune
Samothrace
Louve
Paris
France
Germany
Joe Baldwin
New Hotel Schuyler
Baldwin
Research International
Conrad
57Th
Bordeaux
Sedan
National
French Women’s Riding Club
la Victoire de Camothrace
Washington
Berchtesgaden
Hitler
Louvre
Melos
B. C
Brain
Aumetz
Maginot Line
Luxemburg
Femmes de France
Santonie
Femmes
Mr. Baldwin
57Th Infantry Regiment
Col. Sinais
57Th Infantry Regi
Ex Judge Davis and Kaufman Indicted in Philadelphia
Former U S circuit judge J Warren Davis was indicted by a federal grand jury in Philadelphia on conspiracy to obstruct justice through bribery linked to bankruptcy cases involving corporations formed by William Fox who pleaded guilty He also indicted former Federal Bankruptcy Referee Morgan Kaufman.
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J. Warren Davis
United States
Circuit Court
Philadelphia
William Fox
Morgan Kaufman
World Time Zones Report Delivers Evening Synchrony
The Star notes press time aligns with global clocks showing 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome 11 P M in Alexandria reflecting late edition schedules and international coordination.
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London
Berlin
Rome
Alexandria
Sucharest
Highway Users Meet to Discuss Industry Plans
A. J. Novick announces a meeting of the Users Association at its Richmond office. Fed V. Rodgers of the American Trucking Associations will report on the national advertising campaign and outline future plans. He will describe the new business ment section and discuss development of this sector. All Virginia motor industry members and related firms are invited.
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A. J. Novick
Users Association
Richmond
E ‘Fed V. Rodgers
American Trucking Assocations, Inc
Washington
Weeee
American Trucking Associations, Inc
Motor Sied
Virginia
Mr. Rodgers
American Day Proclaimed by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt proclaims Sunday May 18 as I Am An American day to recognize citizens who have attained majority or naturalized within the past year. He calls on state and local officials and civil and educational groups to join in exercises to impress on all citizens the importance of citizenship in this moment.
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Bragg
Fort Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Roosevelt
Port Everglades
Fla
White House
Potomac
Washington
Who Was Yankee Doodle In The Song
The song refers to Prince Rupert of the Palatinate as Yankee Doodle. He aimed to hold Bristol for the Cavaliers, and a feather in his hat signaled his Cavalier identity versus the Roundheads.
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Yankee Doodle
Prince Rupert of the Palatinate
Bristol
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Republican Party
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Winchester Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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Donahue
Pathé
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Bob
B. J. Reynolds Telescop Company
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Eg Ag
Baker & Anderson
N. Braddock St
OUR National Defense Program
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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