Major League Standings and Leaders Summary
Major League standings show Cleveland leading the American League at 10 4, then Philadelphia 12 5, New York 10 6, Washington 9 4 71, St. Louis 6 7 46, Boston 7 10 41, Detroit 8 12 40. In the National League St Louis 10 5 66, New York 11 7 61, Pittsburgh 10 7 58, Brooklyn 9 9 50, Philadelphia 9 10 47, Boston 8 10 44, Chicago 7 10 41, Cincinnati 7 13 35. Batting leader Zarilla ST LOUIS .478, Williams BOSH .21 RBI, Williams 18 runs. Pitching Reynolds NY 4 0 1.000, Sewell PIT and Brecheen ST LOUIS 3 0 1.000. Yesterday Chicago 2 NY 0. St Louis 6 Boston 4. Philadelphia 14 8 Cincinnati 2 0. Brooklyn 14 8 Pittsburgh 2 10 NY 8 Chicago 0. Cleveland 4 9 Boston 1 5 Philadelphia 10 5 Detroit 5 3 Washington 3 St Louis 1.
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Washington
St. Louis
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Pittsburgh
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Cincinnati
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Williams
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Lockman
Sewell
Brecheen
John and Anne Face Rift in Quiet Domestic Crisis
John visits Anne at her New York style apartment amid unresolved passion for Helen. Anne senses his inner conflict and resents Helen’s pull on him while Judy’s care and family ties underscore the fragile marriage. The scene ends with a tentative coffee moment as pressures simmer.
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Judy
Helen
Anne
Alec
New York
Auntie
Julia
Gram
Henry
Moe
Hyacinth
Annabel
Eagles Celebrate Mother's Day Program at First Evangelical church
The Winchester Eagles hosted a Mother's Day program with Rev. Carl Hiser presiding. State Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. spoke praising the Eagles and noting Congress set Mother's Day in 1914. Music featured Eula Affleck and The Four Songsters. Andrew Bell gave the welcome and introduced Byrd.
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Winchester Eagles
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carl Hiser
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Princpal
Eagle
Congress
Eagles
Eula Affleck
Allen Wranks
Maynard McKee
Pus
Burial hearing tests Marine casket duties in Jersey City
Testimony to a House Labor subcommittee in Jersey City shows S/Sgt. Roger W. Barnes alleging the AFL Pallbearers Union refused a Marine carry request for Pfc. James F Donnelly Jr. Union agent John Caroselli cited Hudson County rules restricting Marines from carrying caskets unless they were professional pallbearers. After witnesses, the union pledged no further interference with veterans' burials by comrades in arms.
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House
Jersey City
N. J
Roger W. Barnes
AFL
James F Donnelly, Jr
John Caroselli
Hudson County
International
Cadets to Observe Battle Anniversary at VMI
Virginia Military Institute cadets who fought at New Market will observe the battle’s anniversary with Col. William Cooper speaking at 4:10 p.m. in Jackson Memorial Hall. Ceremonies will also be held at the New Market monument.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
New Market
VMI
William Cooper
Jackson Memorial Hall
New Market Monument
Reading matter spending in 1940 by Americans
More than two thirds of the 805 million dollars Americans spent on reading matter in 1940 went to newspapers and magazines. The rest largely funded books and maps.
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United States
Jon
Pupils Back Security Bond Drive In Several Counties
Security savings bonds sales totals through April 30 rise in Winchester Frederick and Clarke Shenandoah and Warren counties led by students and teachers as pledge cards go home this week. No money is collected. pledges indicate intent to buy bonds before June 30.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Wendell Barney
Clarke County
Shenandoah County
Warren County
Barney
Open Season Proposal for Mink Opossum Raccoon Hunters
A 1948 Richmond Virginia meeting authorized a proposal for two open seasons to hunt mink opossum and raccoon. The first runs Oct 15 to Nov 13 statewide with National Forest lands closed. the second runs Nov 20 to Jan 31 statewide with National Forest lands closed after Jan 8. Regulations in conflict are rescinded. Beverley W. Stras Jr. chairman.
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Richmond
Virginia
National Forest
Commission Game and Inland Fisheries
Beverley W. Stras, Jr
European Displaced Persons Label Reaches One Million
About one million people in Europe have been officially labeled as displaced persons. The designation highlights large scale movement amid postwar upheaval and reflects ongoing international concerns about refugee flows and resettlement.
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Europe
Women serve in 48 state legislatures now totaling 211
Report notes 211 women hold seats across 48 state legislatures in the United States, reflecting ongoing gains in female political representation. The count highlights progress since earlier years and marks a landmark in state government diversity.
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United States
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