Pepper urges tough U S action to curb Axis threat
Senator Pepper proposes a bold wartime plan with Britain to occupy Greenland Iceland the Azores the Cape Verde and Canary Islands Singapore and Dakar West Africa He argues for joint Pacific naval action to pin down Japan and for volunteers to fly long range bombers to China while warning against a pussyfooting policy and urging decisive action to deter foes
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United States
Pepper
Great Britain
Greenland
Iceland
Azores
Cape Verde
Canary Islands
Singapore
Dakar
West Africa
Winchester Company 115 Virginia Protective Force Parade Praise
Belated city pride in Winchester Company 115 Virginia Protective Force for their parade appearance. Cadet gray uniforms and recently arrived arms showcased drills conducted weekly at the armory to replace National Guardsmen in authority. Officers and men praised for sacrifices and efforts, with rural mail reception noted during county rounds.
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Winchester Company 115
Virginia Protective Force
Comsoe
Company & Ie
Final Dividend Approved for People's Bank of Stephens City
State Corporation Commission in Frederick Circuit Court approves final distribution plan in People's Bank case. General creditors to receive 5.73 percent. about $7,000 available for payment, total payments near $75,000 with the receiver H. K. Benham to finalize accounts by master commissioner.
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Dellinger Seems Unsure on Parking Meter Readings
W W Dellinger chairman of the special meter committee of Common Council could not confirm third and final readings for the parking meter ordinance. Tonight’s meeting was planned with action deferred, and Mayor C R Anderson said the matter will be left to the committee. The issue has lingered for over a year.
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Special
C. R. Anderson
Dellinger
Schram Named Next President of New York Stock Exchange
Emil Schram, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, has been approved by the NYSE board as the next president. His appointment, to replace McC. Barn, is to take effect after formal board approval at the first meeting on May 19. The selection was unanimous by the committee and all present expressed approval.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Barn
Routh
Kens Walisrin
Somes
Ci Scente
Martin
Coord
Board of Governors
Percy T Crown Dies Suddenly in Columbia
Percy T Crown 57 brother of the late John Crown and longtime Harrisonburg editor died at his home in Columbia South Carolina after a heart attack and long illness. He is survived by his wife Julia two sisters and a brother. Funeral services will be held in Berryville with interment at Green Hill Cemetery.
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John Crown
Harrisonburg
Columbia
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Berryville
Crown
John O
Sadie Smith Crown
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Rotary Club
Julia . Crown
T. Rice Crown
Atlanta
Sarah B. Brown
Albert, Muller
West Point
Green Hill Cemetery
Haile Selassie Enters Capital in Triumph and Color
Haile Selassie of Ethiopia and Lion of Judah entered his capital today after five years in exile. The city welcomed him amid gaiety with decor and grand processions including caparisoned mules. Residents began planning for the return of the ruler and the new era he promised.
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Ababa
Ethiopia
Ile Selassie
Lion of Judah
Roosevelt names War Cabinet for defense aid conference
President Franklin Roosevelt and key defense advisers met for an hour and a half to review heavy bomber production and war aid. General James H. Burns named assistant to Harry Hopkins to oversee British aid work. A new division to handle defense aid will be set up in the Agriculture Department.
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Harry L. Hopkins
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Defense Commission
War Cabinet
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Stimson
Hopkins
Masaiee Fense
Bunce
Office of Emergency Management
Division of
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Richmond Hospital Service Association Territory Question
The State Corporation Commission heard a dispute over expanding hospital service territories. Charlottesville Harrisonburg Staunton and Waynesboro favored inclusion in the Richmond group, opposing Winchester Memorial. Richmond proposed extending to most northern counties, excluding Winchester Clarke and Warren unless plans changed.
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State Corporation Commission
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Staunton
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Piedmont Hospital Association
Lynchburg
M. Haskins Coleman, Jr
Richmond Association
L. O. Key
Hospital Service Association of
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Richmond
Winchester
Clarke
Warren
Weather forecast for Middle Atlantic states May 6 to May 10
The period from 7 30 p m Tuesday May 6 to 7 30 p m Saturday May 10 brings rising temperatures east of the Appalachians with near normal levels by period end. Moderate showers are expected across most areas on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Appalachian Mountains
Auto Licenses Past Due Warns City Drivers
Chief of Police C. W. Hollis announced that city automobile licenses were past due as of May 1 and summons will be issued to registrants who have not yet obtained their licenses.
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A. J. Wigginton 84 Dies. Longtime Frederick Deputy
Albert Jerome Wigginton 84 known as Rome died at Memorial Hospital after several months illness. A lifelong Frederick County resident he served as deputy sheriff for 37 years and earlier as Shawnee district constable. Survived by three brothers and a sister, services set for May 7 at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. T. M. Swann officiating.
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Frederick County
Memorial Hospital
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Rome
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Joseph and Mary Dispanrett Wigginton
Harry McCann
William Newcome
John Bywaters
Shawnee
George A
Newton J
Edwin Wigginton
Lillian Wigginton
Jones Funeral Home
T. M. Swann
Baldridge Takes MGM Post Covering Maryland Virginia DC
Tom Baldridge of Winchester and Front Royal assumes the MGM Pictures representation for Maryland Virginia District of Columbia and Eastern West Virginia. He will report to W R Ferguson of Lowes Inc in New York City and previously ran Skyline Caverns and led the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.
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Winchester
Front Royal
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Pictures
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
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Baldridge
W. R. Ferguson
Lowe's Inc
New York City
Bald- Tidge
M-G-M
Carlton Duffus
Film
Motion Picture Area
Clarke County to Name Division Superintendent May 23
Dr Jimay B Hall superintendent says the State Board will vote on Clarke County division superintendent on May 23. Incumbent A F Robertson faces a likely election amid a 2 2 deadlock at the board meeting.
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Associated Press
Richmond Today
Jimay B. Hall
State Board of Education
Clarke County
Allies
A. F. Robertson
Eden urges faster U S war aid to speed end of war
In a Commons debate Foreign Secretary Eden pressed for swifter United States war materiel deliveries to Asian African and European battlefields. He warned Arab peoples to beware of Axis victory and defended allied efforts as critics questioned Britain’s timing in the Mediterranean and Suez context.
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Anthony Eden
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Suez
Mediterranean
Hitler
Patrick Demands Immediate Convoying for England
Washington May 6 Rep Patrick D Ala urged the House to begin convoying immediately to protect England as he warned the United States would be in a bad position if action is delayed. He argued material for England should be guarded by American warships and criticized waiting. Rep Bradley and others discussed anti convoy amendments and a bill to divert 83 foreign ships for defense and commerce amid Axis transfer concerns.
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R.mich
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Iice
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Greeks Report Losses as German Drive Sinks Navy Vessels
The Greek government announced heavy losses from the German drive toward Greece with more than 30 auxiliary ships sunk or damaged. Three of 10 destroyers were lost, two torpedo boats reached Alexandria, and several hospital ships were sunk despite being unarmed. Survivors faced machine gun fire in the sea.
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Acceteontt Red Cross
War Today by the Associated Press
R.A.F. bombers raid German Rhine land cities and Nazi held French coast while Berlin reports Heidelberg bombed. Luftwaffe strikes Glasgow Belfast Liverpool. Germans and Italians seize eight Greek islands. Tobruk siege renewed and Salama repulsed. Britain and Iraq reject Turkey mediation. Roosevelt calls for 500 long range bombers monthly. Pepper urges U.S. strikes on Tokyo and naval containment of Japan.
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Eleven American Pilots Missing at Sea
Ottawa reports eleven American ferry pilots among 122 missing at sea across Army Navy Royal Air Force Royal Norwegian air force and other services. Names and next of kin listed include Reginald Lawrence Wells Melrose Highlands Massachusetts and R E Fordyce Chicago plus J B Wright Medford Oklahoma J C Torpey Silverdale Washington EB Frederichs Peoria Illinois and others.
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Melrose Highlands
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Katherine D. Collins
Oceanside
Tom Island
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Boyerton
Admits Records Are Destroyed In Defense Contract Probe
Washington witness R. C. Marshall Jr. a retired brigadier general and former head of the army construction division testified that he canceled and destroyed records of consulting agreements with several defense contractors after the War Department required affidavits denying paid commissions. He said agreements often tied fees to a percentage of contractor receipts and that concern over the affidavit prompted the actions.
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R. C. Marshall
Army
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
War Department
Marshall
Peres
RAF Bombs Iraq Airfields In Widening War
London reports a unanimous Lords vote of confidence in Churchill as fighting expands in Iraq. RAF fighter planes bomb airfields and military targets while Britain vows to press on, risking a broader war front under Rashid Ali Al Gailani.
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London
Kingdom of Iraq
Diegute
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Iraq
Britain
Rashid Ali al Gailani
Sky battles and raids widen as Axis and RAF trade blows
RAF bombers attack Mannheim Heidelberg Frankfurt and channel ports Boulogne Cherbourg in a major raid sweep. German raids pound Belfast Clydeshipyards Liverpool and other targets. Occupation extends to Greek islands Lesbos Chios and Cyclades as Axis forces press amid broader Balkan war developments.
For Rent House at 686 Worland Avenue
Short text listing for a house rental at 686 Worland Avenue. Apply to Mr W T Sue at 110 Peyton Street.
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W. T. Sue
Peyton St
City Auto Licenses Past Due Notice
City automobile licenses overdue as of May 1. C W Hollis Chief of Police announces action under law.
Awings and Windows by Willis Real Estate Ad
Real estate firm Willis Real Estate advertises awnings for sale and window services. Contact W Armstrong by phone 639 39 E. for details on offerings and availability.
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W. Armstrong
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