Floods Spread Across Illinois and Missouri Levees
Destructive river flooding worsened as the mis sissippi rose past 39 feet at St Louis and crept higher than last year while tributaries Illinois and Missouri breached earthen levees. Army engineers called for help to reinforce dikes as 11 000 workers fought to contain damage to property and crops amid uncertain rainfall. Levees near St Louis remained critical and operations at Missouri Pacific yards in Dupo were suspended.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Misés
Illinois
Missouri
Army Engineers
Missouri Pacific
Dupo
Mississippi
McGee Creek
Ilinois
Trial Justice Court Disposes Several Local Cases
In W. Erle Edwards court Richard Arnold of Winch ester was fined ten dollars suspended with three 25 dollars costs for hunting foxes during closed season. Glendon R. Ritenour of Riverton Va received five dollars and costs for improper registration. G G Gochenour of Strasburg faced reckless driving with ten dollars and costs. J W Lichliter of Berryville Va had thirty days suspended upon payment of a bad check and costs.
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Court of Trial
W. Erle Edwards
Richard Arnold
Winchester
Glendon R. Ritenour
Riverton
G. G. Gochenour
Strasburg
J. W. Lichliter
Berryville
Fireworks To Start As D-Day Wait Embroils Britain
Premature Nazi interference attempts fail to mute ABSIE Europe broadcasts as Allied forces prepare for an imminent invasion. The piece notes tense nerves across London amid a nonstop aerial offensive and the public’s wary countdown to the zero hour. The threat of invasion dominates daily life as air raid alerts and rumors ripple through the island.
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Europe
English Channel
Ope Cee
President Roosevelt Likely To Stay On Recuperation Hold
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt said at a press conference the President has completed his rest period and is likely to remain at a southern recuperation location for about a week or more. Doctors want him to avoid leaving his vacation spot as he recovers from flu and chronic complications earlier in the year.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Here
School staffing updates and vacancies in county districts
The board reported on teacher reappointments and vacancies across multiple schools. Several principals were renewed, while others left ships open or had unnamed staff. A push to increase salaries was deferred as a special meeting is planned. Janitors were renamed and present attendees included county officials.
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Robert E. Ayler
L. Havermale
Virginia S. Estep
Sue P. Wisecarver
Ida Saxton Samsell
Ruth E. Samsell
Martha Funk
Kathleen S. Swing
Bertha W. Stickley
Nellie B. Painter
Highview
Mae Painter
Lucille H. Trenary
Kernstown
Nina C. Williams
Lucille C. Lind
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Miller
Miller School
Egg
Lola B. Petrie
Bessie T
Grace E. Clevenger
Dora W. Perrine
Grace Virginia Carpenter
Virginia A. Homer
Ella R. Grimm
Mabel Y. Derr
Middletown
James O. Wright
Stephens City
Marcia G. Taper
Cedar Hill
Kline
Fred J. Larrick
Fred A. Whitacre
G. H. Richard
O. L. Dick
George Bywaters
Elizabeth Sheetz
Stalin calls for allied onslaught to finish wounded German beast
London May 1 Premier Stalin declares that the Red army and Allied forces must strike from east and west to crush Hitlerite Germany. He praises Allied help, notes Soviet victories since Stalingrad, and urges Romania Hungary Finland and Bulgaria to act against German yoke. Stalin orders 20 artillery salvos in nine Russian cities at 8 pm in salute to the Red army.
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London
Marshall Joseph Stalin
Red Army
Germany
Stalin
Romania
Hungary
Finland
Bulgaria
Stalingrad
Italy
Cherry Trees Bloom At Handley Campus Site
The Handley Campus Jefferson Street side reports 80 cherry trees in full bloom this morning. Local office confirms the bloom sighting and notes the trees are flourishing along the campus boundary.
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Handley
Jefferson Street
Political campaign surge reshapes party delegate race
In a period of rapid activity Democrats will name delegates totaling 476 convention votes while Republicans total 351 this month across 26 states. Florida and Alabama begin primaries with 18 and 24 votes, respectively, as Dewey and Roosevelt loom amid draft talk and MacArthur’s non-candidacy. Production of dates in the United States has surged to about 15 million pounds annually, triple the figure a decade ago.
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Churchill
Stalin
America
Brewster
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
David
Washington
Florida
Alabama
Chicago
G. O. P. Field
Republic
Roosevelt
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Help the USO Provide A Home Away From Home
A fundraising appeal urges readers to donate to the USO to support troops overseas. The drive seeks general contributions to fund hospitality spaces, comforts, and programs designed to give service members and their families a welcoming, supportive presence while far from home.
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USO
Last Rites Held For Navy Chief
Navy Secretary Frank Knox was buried at Arlington National Cemetery after a church service in Manchester New Hampshire honoring his leadership that built a powerful U S Navy. Flags worldwide were lowered to half mast as Allied fleets observed mourning with Cabinet members and top officials in attendance. The president’s aides and First Lady watched as Supreme Court members and other leaders attended the services. The House adjourned briefly in respect.
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Washington
Frank Knox
Admiralty
United States
Knox
Manchester
N. H
Fred S. Muschmeyer
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
Little Church
Roosevelt
Edwin M. Watson
Wilson Brown
John Boettiger
Supreme Court
House
Navy
Ship sinks. 498 military personnel lost in Med
Washington May 1 The War Department announced the sinking of an American ship with 498 military personnel missing in the Mediterranean. The date and cause were not disclosed. This marked the third large transport loss the armed services have announced, following earlier 1,000 and about 150 casualties from other sinkings.
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Washington
Mediterranean
War Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
North Atlantic
President Coolidge
South Pacific
Clarence Thompson Dies On Clarke Co. Funeral Tuesday
Clarence Jackson Thompson 80 died Sunday at 6 15 pm at a niece's home in Waterloo near Boyce Va He born June 14 1863 He is survived by nephews and nieces including Burwell Thompson Prete Poet Alvin Thompson 0 st Thompson in US Army Bradfield Wales Fla Mrs Boyd McDonald White Post and Mrs W L Sipe Boyce Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville Rev G Peyton Craighill Millwood to officiate Interment Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Pallbearers named Burrell Thompson William Thompson Boyd McDonald Bernie Romine Robert Hughes Howard Lloyd
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Clarence Jackson Thompson
Carey Brown
Waterloo
Boyce
George and
Ellen Stewart Thompson
Burwell Thompson
Alvin ‘Thompson
St. Ahompson
U. S. Army
Bradfield
Wales
Fla
Boyd McDonald
White
President Right Biddle Declares in Seizure Case at Chicago
In Chicago on May 1 Attorney General Francis Biddle argued in federal court that President Roosevelt must seize Montgomery Ward Company plants to curb a labor dispute during the war. He told Judge William H. Holly seizure actions aim to prevent labor trouble spread, not relate to goods. A temporary restraining order was issued pending further proceedings as Ward executives challenge federal control.
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Chicago
Montgomery Warda Company
Francis Biddle
Roosevelt
William H. Holly
Fire alarms respond to rear alley fire at Sargents
Two fire companies answered a Sunday afternoon alarm around four on North Market Street. The blaze was in an alley behind Sargent's Grocery and a second-hand furniture shop. A mattress burned but the fire was quickly extinguished with no other damage. The cause of the fire was not determined.
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North Market Street
Sargent’s
Kerns Child Bitten by Dog at Home
The small son of Wilbur Kern, 230 Shawnee Avenue, was bitten by a collie said to belong to Mrs. Daniel on Wood land Avenue. Dr Milton examined the animal and reported no rabies but advised confinement for several days.
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Wilbur Kern
Shawnee Avenue
Daniel
Woodland Avenue
Milton
Allied raid blitz pounds Nazi rail hubs and ports
Allied air forces pressed a major strike against German anti invasion targets in France and elsewhere. The night and day campaign hit rail junctions from Somain to Amiens and Genoa and Livorno in Italy with heavy bombers. One British plane is missing, signaling a likely large force.
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France
Paris
Somain
Lisle
Air Ministry
Germany
Alfied
Naples
Genoa
Milan
Italy
Livorno
Leghorn
Monfalcone
Adriatic
Trieste
Amiens
Japanese Bases in Combat Across Western Front
Japanese bases in combat with Allied forces escalate as Dutch Mitchell bombers escorted by Australian planes strike Dili Timor near Darwin. Wakde Island and nearby coast suffer heavy bombardment from sea and air, silencing guns, destroying buildings, and igniting fires. American PT boats target vessels at Nightingale Bay, sinking two troop barges and four supply boats. about 100 Japanese troops drown.
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Dili
Portuguese Timor
Darwin
Australia
Wakde
Hollandia
Wewak
Nightingale Bay
Funeral for Philip H Maye in Bentonville
Philip Hamilton Maye 82 died Saturday at his Bentonville home after a career of 42 years with Norfolk and Western Railway. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at 2 at Bentonville Methodist Church with Rev. C. C. Bush of Front Royal officiating. Born in Page County to Erasmus and Matilda Maye, he was married to Virginia McDaniel who preceded him in death.
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Bentonville Methodist Church
Philip Hamilton
Bentonville
C. C. Bush
Front Royal
Norfolk and Western Railway
Page County
Erasmus
Matilda Mercia Mayé
Virginia McDaniel
Surviving relatives listed in obituary after long marriage
The deceased, after twenty years of marriage, left a widow Mrs Mettie Kibler who survives. Also surviving from his first marriage were three sons and three daughters: Eugene Maye of Bas sette Virginia Fred W. Mayé McKee's Rocks Pennsylvania C B Maye ton Kansas Mrs V G Bentonville Mrs Vance A dike Baltimore Maryland and Mrs Luther Lawson of Flint Hill. Stepchildren also survive.
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Mettie Kibler
Eugene Maye
Bassette
Fred W. Mayé
McKee’s
Rocks
C. DB. Maye
Ton, Kansas
V. G. Bentonville
Vance A. Dike
Baltimore, Md
Luther Lawson
Flint Hill
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