Red Cross Staff Assistants Corps Seeks Volunteers
The Red Cross calls for volunteers as the Staff Assistants Corps expands. Training begins May 13 to familiarize volunteers with Red Cross operations. Mrs. Arthur says the corps will aid Civilian Defense when its local office opens and urges inquiries to Red Cross headquarters or co chairs Mrs. Kern and Mrs. Glaize.
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Arthur
Red Cross
Red Cross Headquarters
Harry Kern, Jr
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
Questionnaires Mailed in Frederick County Selective Service
The Frederick County Selective Service Board reports completion of mailing questionnaires to all county registrants under the second call. Registrants who do not receive a questionnaire must report the absence immediately, and those who fail to return will be marked delinquent.
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Frederick County
Appoints Visitors To Mount Vernon Memorial Board
Governor Darden named Edward Moyler of Franklin Vernon Rice of Richmond and State Senator Thomas B. Glascock of Upperville to the Mount Vernon Memorial Association board. Reappointments include Norman Call of Richmond and Albert V. Bryan of Alexandria for one year terms. The board will meet at Mount Vernon in May.
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Richmond
Darden
Edward Moyler
Franklin
Vernon Rice
Thomas B. Glascock
Upperville
Mount Vernon Memorial Association
Norman Cal
Albert V. Bryan
Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Fourth Reprieve Extension In Waller Case Continues
The state notes Waller's counsel did not object to jury selection before verdict. The case dates to 1940 when Waller was convicted in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court of killing Oscar Davis and sentenced to death in the electric chair. Finerty, on the Workers' Defense League executive board, supports Waller's defense. The report ends with a remark on fatality from 20 percent body water loss.
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Waller
Pittsylvania County
Oscar Davis
Finerty
Workers’ Defense League
British Bomber Attacks Nazi Targets Across Norway France and England
British bomber forces mounted raids on the Netherlands and Norwegian coasts with ships and aircraft reported hit at Kristiansand and Mandal. German bombers struck southern England with casualties and damage cited as RAF long range guns fired on Dover strait and coastal targets.
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Air Ministry
Hudee Es Tee
Nek Tees
Netherlands
Norwegian
Prisian Islands
Kristiansand
Norway
Mandal
France
Fighter Command
Coastal Command
Holland
Mandel
Germany
Bosch
Daimler and Benz
England
Cowes
Channel
Portsmouth
Eastbourne
Dover Strait
Bath
Exeter
Ork
Late News Across Time Zones
In London at 9 P M, Berlin 10 P M, and the Balkans 11 P M, the afternoon edition notes the lag in broadcast timing and regional updates.
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London
Berlin
Balkans
88 Survivors from Two Torpedoed Freighters Brought Safe
Cocoa Florida reports 88 survivors from two torpedoed freighters one British and one United Nations aboard two vessels off the U S coast. Seventeen died when a lifeboat was struck and 23 perished in sinking. Navy救 revealed heroic rescues including Ensign John F Gray and Radioman James Wesley White saving Thomas Jones after a three hour drift. Jones suffered a broken leg but was saved and treated.
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Cocoa
Fla
United Nations
Navy
United States
John F. Gray
Champaign
Ill
James Wesley White
Jacksonville
Thomas Jones
Birkenhead
England
Jones
Gray
White
John Park
Vancouver
B. C
Sid Webber
Beansville
Ontario
Eddie Flaherty
Liverpool
Primary Congressional Primary to Be Held in One District
Virginia faces a Democratic primary August 4 in a single district unless more candidates file by tomorrow night. The 90 day deadline for submitting the primary entrance fee to the state treasurer ends at midnight Wednesday. Only Rep. Howard W. Smith of Alexandria has opposition, facing Emmet C. Davison, former Alexandria mayor. Rep. John W. Flannagan of the Ninth district was nominated by convention.
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Richmond
Virginia
Howard W. Smith
Alexandria
Emmet C. Davison
John W. Flannagan
Ninth
French Make and Told Interview With Tuck On Madagascar Landing
French reporter notes reveal interviews with Tuck as British forces land on Madagascar. The governor's rejection of an ultimatum prompts a vow to defend the island to the end. Paul Marion announces the move in Laval’s presence. Jules Brevie stresses Vichy resolve to defend the flag. Pierre Laval confers with officials and meets the Japanese ambassador shortly after.
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Tuck
Madagascar
Paul Marion
Pierre Laval
Jules Brevie
Laval
Govecnenam
Pinkney Tuck
V. Ag SeeAmairs
Consula Rue von Nidda
Observation of Blue Light During Blackout Aids Ground Security
During a blackout a blue light aids ground security as observed from distant accents. The report notes the light appears in preferred tones and is seen by multiple observers, indicating consistent usage during power loss.
Ellen Glasgow Second Virginian To Win Prize
Ellen Glasgow of Richmond has won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel In This Our Life. She cannot attend the New York ceremony or the film premiere due to a chronic ailment. She is the second Virginia-born author to win the award after Willa Cather.
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Richmond
Ellen
Queensborough
Miss Glasgow
Willa Cather
Winchester
New York
Mrs. Roosevelt To Address Virginia VFW Convention
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to speak at the Virginia Encampment Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Richmond on June 28 She will address attendees at the Mosque at 2 PM and stay as a guest at the governor's mansion Governor Colgate W Darden Jr will introduce her at the session William D Morgan of Roanoke is state commander the event runs through July 1
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Richmond
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Virginia
Veterans of Foreign Wars
R. Houston Brett
Roosevelt
VFW
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Darden
Mrs. Roosevelt
Jefferson Hotel
Sera
William D. Morgan
Roanoke
Governor Reports Traffic Slowing Under New Speed Law
Governor Darden said traffic is slowing down under the 40 mph speed limit effective May 1 after 325 arrests that day fell in subsequent enforcement. He noted no tolerance for officials violating the rule and referenced the April 17 start with a grace period.
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Richmond
Darden
Viablons
Spotter Tower Activated By Virginia Woolen Volunteers
The new airplane spotter tower on the Handley hill was put into service at 6 am with volunteers from the Virginia Woolen Company staffing the post. Willie Punk and Thurst on Timbrook activated the post as workers move from Wyatt Richards place on the Cedar Creek Grade to the new headquarters.
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Handley By
Virginia Woolen Company
Willie Punk
Thurston Timbrook
Virginia Woolen
Wyatt Richard
Cedar Creek
Pistol Bullet Kills Child at Fort Belvoir Post Hospital
Four year old George E B Neitzey Jr son of a Fort Belvoir civilian employee died in the Post Hospital at Fort Belvoir Fairfax County coroner Dr T B McCord reported the death after a .38 caliber pistol discharged while the child played The incident occurred May 5 in Virginia.
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Belvoir
George EB. Neitzey, Jr
Fort Belvoir
T. B. McCord
Fairfax County
Plunkett Announces Candidacy for Sixth District Seat
Moss A. Plunkett of Roanoke county announces his bid for the House of Representatives in the Sixth District, to run in the Democratic primary on August 4, challenging incumbent Clifton A. Woodrum. He left for Richmond to file the required fee and will file his candidacy with A. M. Bowman after returning.
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Roanoke
Moss A. Plunkett
Plunkett
Clifton A. Woodrum
Richmond
A. M. Bowman
Gas Rationing May Extend Beyond Coastal Areas
Washington May 5 Deputy petroleum coordinator Ralph K Davies said rationing could spread to noncoastal states if oil transportation disruptions persist as facilities are redirected to aid the east. He noted the situation may affect other regions and stressed the war effort requires shared sacrifices.
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Washington
Ralph K. Davies
Roosevelt Says Madagascar Occupation Discussed At Briefing
Senate Leader Barkley described the seizure of Madagascar as a fait accompli and said Roosevelt appeared satisfied with the situation. He noted no American forces were at Madagascar and that the response could be military naval or verbal depending on future protests from Vichy.
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Washington
Madagascar
Roosevelt
Senate
Barkley
Vichy
Wallace
Rayburn
Africa
University Prizes Awarded For Outstanding Work
In Charlottesville Virginia on May 5 the John Horsley Memorial prize in medicine went to Dr. James W. Watts neurologist at George Washington University. Dr. Walter C. Gregory received the president and visitors research prize for published University staff work in biology.
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Charlottesville
John Horsley
University of Virginia
James W. Watts
George Washington University
Walter C. Gegory
Amherst
Watts
Horsley
John Shelton Horsley
Richmond
Walter Freeman
Gregory
University
Blandy
Clarke County
British Press Says British Push On To Seize Base
A British commentator describes a dawn landing at a northern tip location as a purely British operation with air cover from Admiral EB N Syfret. The move signals the end of Allied attempts to win Madagascar from Vichy France, with the United Nations seeking a coordinated stance in the Indian Ocean.
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EB. N. Syfret
Vichy
Germany
Indian Ocean
Ashington
North Carolina
Foreign Office
Madagascar
Aetna
United Nations Sae
Syria
Madagascar Halt Seen to Foil Japanese Advance
A British authority warned that preventing a Japanese occupation of Madagascar would avert grave strategic consequences for vital sea communications. The claim stressed the island’s importance in regional control and supply routes.
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Madagascar
Vita” Sea
Generals Warn Hitlerist Peace Move After Friction With Goering
The source reports generals warning against Hitlerism as they seek a negotiated peace favorable to Germany. An informant hints at political friction involving Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering. The piece mentions cow’s milk containing three to four times calcium of human milk.
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Germany
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Bombs Fall at Alexandria in Axis Raid
Axis aircraft bombed port installations and railways at Alexandria during the night. A German plane reportedly destroyed a four engine American aircraft, while Italian planes claimed two British Spitfires were shot down and anti aircraft batteries downed one British plane in raids near Ben Gas.
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Rome
Alexandria
Ee High Command
Cirenaica
Bengas
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