Lunghai Railway Cut As Japanese Strike Central China
Japanese forces blew a bridge on the Lunghai line east of Tangshan and bombarded Suchow as 70 naval planes strafed the city. Report says 400,000 Chinese troops trapped and civilian casualties at Suchow amid broader land and sea offensives aimed at severing Canton Hankow supply routes.
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Shanghai
Lunghai
Central China
Tangshan
China
Suchow
South China
Foochow
Canton-Hankow
Anghai
Tientsin-Pukow
Min River
Fukien
Amoy
Princeton Students Protest Mayor Hague Speech Rights Rally
Princeton University students gathered on campus to protest Mayor Hague of Jersey City for suppressing free speech. Norman Thomas and other speakers addressed the mass meeting in Princeton New Jersey.
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Princeton University
Princeton
N. J
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Norman Thomas
Strawberry season and fire engine cautionary note
Mr Winchester extols strawberry time and its short duration while a fire last night drew a gallery. An elderly observer questions whether speeders near fire engines grasp the danger and notes volunteers are needed though fewer than five percent assist in firefighting.
Dr Walker Elected President Of Virginia Classis
The Rev H A Walker pastor of Mt. Crawford became president of the Virginia Classis Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church at the annual session held at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church in Woodstock Va May 14 The Rev W Scott Kerr of Roanoke was named vice president and the Rev J Siler Garrison D D of Harrisonburg was stated clerk Other officers and speakers included Rev C E Robb and Rev B K Hay with Rev W H Groff retiring as president The centennial Holy Communion is planned for tomorrow led by senior pastors Dr Harold W Miller of Woodstock and Rev S L Payder of Harrisonburg
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Woodstock
H. A. Walker
Mt. Crawford
Classis of
Virginia
Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
W. Scott Kerr
Roanoke
J. Siler Garrison
D. D
Harrisonburg
S. Lb
Orm
Eees
Mde Massanutten Ohiis
Weather Outlook Shows Showers Midweek In Northeast
Washington weather forecast for the week beginning May 16 calls for generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with showers expected Wednesday and Thursday. Warmer early week but cooler by Friday. An antique auction by Miles 8B Dear at 326 North Cameron Street Winchester is set for May 24 at 10 AM with inspection on May 23.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Warner
Miles
Dear
Cameron St
Winchester
Senate Republicans Press to Cut Public Works Funds
A bipartisan group in the Senate led by Byrd moves to remove all public works funds from Roosevelt’s 3.15 billion lending program, favoring direct relief and the Works Progress Administration while adding conditions and penalties to relief spending. Administration hopes for early Senate approval in near form.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Byrd
D.-Va
Works Progress Administration
House
Minton D
Barkley
Kentucky
Appropriations Committee
Glass Says He Is Going Home
Senator Glass announced plans to return to Lynchburg Virginia for the remainder of the session after doctors ordered rest. The 80 year old Virginian battles heavy spending features of Roosevelt’s program and the wage hour bill while chairing the appropriations committee and serving as ranking Democrat on the ranking committee.
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Washington
Glass
Lynchburg
Roosevelt
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Appropriations Committee
Cumberland Valley Athletic League Meet Postponed
The Cumberland Valley Athletic League scholastic track and field meets scheduled in Cumberland were postponed due to steady rain and a bad track. The events will resume next Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill with John J Long directing.
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Cumberland
Cumberland Valley Athletic League
John J Long
Fort Hill
Saeetet Ae Room Illness Delays Local Activities
A brief notice reports SaeetetAe Room unavailable for a few days due to illness. The delay affects planned events and community schedules, with organizers awaiting clearance to resume normal activities.
Mussolini Assails U S Bias in Anti Fascist Debate
Genov a Italy May 14 Premier Benito Mussolini accused the United States of anti fascist bias and warned democracies could unite to wage doctrinal war. He cited Woodring Ickes and Ethiopia as agitators while signaling readiness to defend peace with force if needed. He said Italy and France negotiations falter due to Spain’s Barcelona crisis and Franco’s victory.
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Genoa
Italy
Benito Mussolini
United States
Tr Duce
Harry H. Woodring
Woodring
Il Duce
Conte di Cavour
Mussolini
France
Spain
Barcelona
Franco
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Faces $500 Deficit
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival executive committee met to report a roughly $500 deficit for this year. They urged immediate steps to raise the missing funds and called on Winchester citizens to aid, noting past contributors may not have been contacted. Dr. L M Allen chaired the meeting.
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Shenandoah
H. Gia Decranee
DeGrange
Winchester
J. Pinckney Arthur
Henry Covington
L. M. Allen
Heavy Weather Protects Enemy in War Games
Heavy weather shielded the alien enemy entrenched in the Virginia territory as eighth and thirteenth army squadrons from Lancaster and Allentown attacked. The ships left Lancaster before noon to bomb the enemy but bad flying conditions forced them to turn back.
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Lancaster
Virginia
Eighth
Thirteenth Army
Allentown
Officer Prillaman Assigned to Local Territory
State Officer P. L. Prillaman of Staunton Virginia has been assigned to the territory formerly covered by the resigning State Officer R. E. Bayliss. Prillaman says the posting is temporary and a permanent appointment will probably follow soon.
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P. L. Prillaman
Staunton
Va.a
R. E. Bayliss
Prillaman
Chile Considers Leaving League of Nations Over Covenant Reform
In Geneva on May 14 Chile announced it may resign the League of Nations due to the council's failure to reform the covenant. Augustine Edwards, Chilean minister to London, cited a possible return if reforms occur within two years. Chile will maintain adherence to the world court and collaboration with league technical bodies.
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Geneva
Chile
League of Nations
Council
International
Augustine Edwards
London
Edwards
World Court
League
League Council
Augustin Edwards
Pimlico Track Sloshes Through Rain at Preakness
A drenching east wind turned Pimlico into a sea of slop as about 20 000 fans attended the 48th Preakness Stakes. Rain began early and intensified before post time, thinning the crowd to under 15 000 despite hardy fans braving the weather. New York visitors faced a cold, damp day as the classic 3 year old race unfolded in poor conditions.
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Pimilco
Baltimore
Gerly
Nellie Morse
Eckener asks Ickes to rethink helium sale stance
Hugo Eckener met with Secretary Ickes at the Interior Department to urge reconsideration of policies restricting helium exports to Germany. Eckener argued 10,000,000 cubic feet lacks military significance and hinted Germany may cut dirigible passenger flights unless Zeppelin Works gains helium. Ickes has refused to sign, citing military risks, with the matter to the National Munitions Control Board for review after a prior license of 17,000,000 cubic feet was granted.
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Washington
Hugo Eckener
Ickes
Germany
Interior Department
Eckner
Zeppelin Works
Eckener
Zeppelin
National Munitions Control Board
Glaize and Brother Packing Plant Hit By Major Fire
A dramatic blaze at the Glaize and Brother packing plant near Virginia Apple Storage in Winchester injured William W. Morrison and caused about 28500 in damage. The fire destroyed a B&O railroad refrigerator car and damaged rails and ties while insurance partially covered building losses and equipment including graders with crates and barrels of oil. Origin undetermined though Preston Connor noted the blaze began mid building and quickly spread. fire crews battled for over two hours.
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Glaize and Brother
Virginia
Winchester
W. W. Morrison
William W. Morrison
South Kent Street
Virginia Woolen Co
Memorial Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
B. Resseguie
Wyatt H. Richart
Richard
Resseguie
Preston Connor
Virginia Apple
Labor Board seeks Supreme Court ruling on power
The National Labor Relations Board asked for an early Supreme Court ruling on its power to recall orders in the Republic Steel case. The NLRB seeks to reopen and revise records after a Philadelphia circuit court barred further steps pending certiorari. The move follows arguments about Wagner act authority to alter orders before court certification.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Supreme Court
Republic Steel Corporation
Little Steel
CIO
United States Circuit Court
Philadelphia
NLRB
Circuit Court
Republic
Department of Agriculture
Kansas City Livestock Comm
Republic Ahochere
Kansas City
Henlein Seeks Czech Nazi Autonomy in London Visit
Konrad Henlein, leader of the Sudeten Germans, travelled to London on a mysteriously arranged trip to press Britain for full autonomy for the Czech Nazi minority. Britain fears the move could temper Hitler's aims as it weighs a response to the Sudetenland issue.
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Britain
Czechslovakia
Adolf Hitler
Konrad Henlein
Czechoslovakia
Henlein
London
Henlein renews German demands in London talks
Konrad Henlein met Czechoslovak Minister Masaryk in London to press for Sudeten German autonomy amid mediation by Britain and France. He planned to return to Praha for more talks with British officials, insisting his visit was his own initiative. An official Praha communique said the minority statute was completed in principle.
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London
Konrad Henlein
Great Britain
France
Jan Garrigue Masaryk
Praha
Germany
Fuehrer
Hitler
Navy Seeks Early Start on Fleet Expansion Plan
The navy urged an immediate request to Congress for about 12 million dollars to begin the ten year fleet expansion. Admiral Leahy pressed keel laying on two cruisers and several auxiliaries and contracts for 950 planes, with 90 ships under construction by year end if funds pass.
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Washington
Navy
Roosevelt
Congress
House
William D. Leahy
Diplomatic Rift Not Very Serious Says Borah
Senator Borah of Idaho says Mexico's severing of relations with Great Britain is not very serious. He, ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, does not expect major complications and urges Mexico to pay debts, following Britain's example.
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Washington
Senator Borah
Idaho
Mexico
Great Britain
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mexico cuts diplomatic ties with Britain over oil claims
Mexico severs diplomatic relations with Great Britain over wartime oil expropriation demands. Washington officials fear a rupture may delay settlement of American oil property claims valued up to 250 million dollars, while Roosevelt signals limits on payments. Mexico City notes the third such split in two decades.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Great Britain
Department
Roosevelt
United States
Britain
Mexico City
Lazaro Cardenas
Roosevelt considers closer links for foreign service
The White House said President Roosevelt and aides are studying moves to coordinate the diplomatic service with the Commerce Department foreign trade reports. Officials said there is no plan to shift the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce to the State Department and denied friction between departments.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Diplomatic Service
Commerce Department
Stephen T. Early
State Department
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Early
Roper
Commerce
Pee
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MR Winchester
Dr. Walker
Va. Classis
Scott Kerr
U. S
Interior
Harold Ickes
Ethiopia
Pimlico
William Morrison
Labor Body
United States Supreme Court
British Foreign Office
S “Hitler
Primo Villa Michel
Foreign Office
Owen St. Clair O'Malley
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