Delays Sought By Convoy Foes Till President Delivers Talk
A group of Senators considering delaying a Senate vote on convoy support sought guidance from President Roosevelt on Navy use for convoy service. The meeting followed Germany warning that the Red Sea is a war zone, with Tobey Wheeler and others debating strategy as the Commerce Committee bill moves forward.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Navy
Germany
Red Sea
Tobey
Administration
Wheeler
Mont
Jay
Ohio
la Follette
Wis
Brooks
R.-Tu
Clark
D.-Ida
Commerce Committee
Senator Hill
Ala
Tobey Reats
Maurice M. Lynch Celebrates 87th Birthday
MA Winchester notes the entire community joins in congratulating Maurice M. Lynch on his 87th birthday. The veteran attorney is praised for recovery from illness and for lifelong public service including 31 weeks as Frederick County school superintendent and a dedicated legal career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice M. Lynch
Lynch
Frederick County
Money to Lend at Five Percent
Advertisement notes Herbert Larrick attorney offering money to lend at five percent interest. signed in legal notice style with contact by attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Larrick
Atty
Memorial Day Observed With Services at National Cemetery
Memorial Day events will be held May 30 at the National Cemetery. Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion leads with Ladies' National Memorial Association invitation. F. L. Largent Jr. to give principal address. Rev. Garland Hopkins to offer invocation. Harry Cook will read Lincoln Gettysburg Address. Mayor C. R. Anderson to greet. procession from George Washington Hotel to cemetery at 2 pm. Local stores observe holiday.
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National Cemetery
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
P. G. Ireland
F. L. Largent, Jr
Winchester
Garland Hopkins
Market Street Methodist Church
Harry Cook
Baker Camp
Lincoln
R. E. Han
Winchester V.pp
W. A. Baker
Boy Scout
McIinee Municipal Band
George Washington Hotel
Hess Gets Fussy About His Food at Rudolf Hess Retreat
At Rudolf Hess' Great Britain hospital retreat the No 1 prisoner patient demands limited meals and tight scrutiny of every dish. Guards stand outside as nurses and doctors monitor his diet and health while Hess reads hospital novels.
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Hess
Rudolf Hess
Great Britain
Aders Hess
Britain
Fided
Maurice M. Lynch Turns 87 At Home
Maurice M. Lynch dean of the Winchester bar marked his 87th birthday at his residence 814 South Washington Street. It was a quiet observance with his family and friends calling to wish him well as the veteran attorney, recently ill, has recovered enough to sit up for portions of the day.
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Maurice M. Lynch
Winchester Bar
South Washington Street
Price hamstrung by party machine say opponents
In Hite Stone Virginia on May 14 Senator Vivian L. Page of Norfolk accused the Virginia Democratic organization of sabotaging Governor Price. Senator Hunsdon Cary urged repealing the poll tax provision, while Colgate Darden Jr. and Colgate Dan felk spoke at the Northumberland Lancaster County High School sports day as political tensions mounted over Byrd's support and the Coleman amendment perceived as hindering the administration.
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Hite Stone
Sie
Vivian L. Page
Norfolk
Virgina & Democratic Organization
Price
Hunsdon Cary
Henrico
Bank bookkeeper search centers near Conowingo Md
A 33 year old bank bookkeeper William D Sahm Jr is sought on a falsification charge after Maryland state police found his locked car abandoned near Northeast Maryland A warrant sworn by Harold Adams president of Northern Bank and Trust cites widespread irregularities as investigation continues with examination of new books not finished.
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Lancaster
Conowingo
Maryland
William D. Sahm, Jr
Harold Adams
Northern Bank and Trust
Sahm
Adams
Elk River
Rosier Takes Oath As Senator From West Virginia
Joseph E. Rosier was sworn in as United States Senator from West Virginia after a four month contest. The ceremony included the oath by Vice President Wallace, Rosier signing the Senate register, and comments from Governor M. M. Neely and Senate leaders. Rosier’s appointment followed earlier heated votes, with his first salary covering a period of the contest.
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Rosier
West Virginia
Washington
Joseph E. Rosier
Senagore
D.-W.va
Senate
Wallace
M. M. Neely
Ros
Pier
Elections Committee
Barkley
D.-Ky
Neely
Clarence Martin
Homer A. Holt
Five Clarke County men ordered to report for induction
Berryville Virginia May 14 five draftees the first from Clarke county have been ordered to report for induction into the army on May 29. Those called are Edgar William Mercer of Bloomington Charles William Heirmonious of Wadesville John William Manuel of White Post Harry Ellis Denny of White Post Harris Leon Sheppard of Boyce draft officials plan to send out more questionnaires numbers 251 to 350 Of the 250 already classified forty five have been placed in Class I for immediate service.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Army
Selective Service
Edgar William Mercer
Bluemont
Charles William Heironimous
Wadesville
John William Manuel
White Post
Harry Ellis Denny
Harris Leon Sheppard
Boyce
Boston Drydock Strike Ends Across Nation Looms
A Boston naval drydock stoppage halting a 39 million dollar project ended today after AFL officials said differences were ironed out. In Hartford Colt’s Patent Fire Arms sought an immediate reopening as a National Labor Relations Board election loomed. Washington pressed to avert GM strike still active, with mediation and negotiations continuing between CIO UAW and management.
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Big
Boston Naval Drydock
Thomas P. Spellacy
Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Company
Hartford
Conn
Washington
General Motors Corporation
Ernest A. Johnson
AFL
Building and Construction Trades Council
Boston
WPA
Naval Base
Spellacy
Colt
National Labor Relations Board
C.T.O
General Motors
United Automobile Workers
C. IO
Defense Mediation
Rexall Sale Now On at Brook's Pharmacy
Brook's Pharmacy promotes a Rexall sale with emphasis on bigger, better deals than ever, inviting customers to shop during the current promotion.
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Rexall
Brook's Pharmacy
Flay Bingo Tonight at New Eagle's Home
Wednesday bingo night at 8 p m hosted by Gardner B Hillyard at 211 N Lou doun St Also visit the new store at 41 E Pic cadilly St offering wallpaper paint contracting services
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FLAY
New Eagle's
Loudoun St
E. Piccadilly St
Gardner B. Hillyard
Gardner B. Bilty
Broader Powers For Knudsen Being Favored
The Senate Military Committee approved a bill to broaden the office of production management priorities. Knudsen warned he would resign OPM if powers were divided. Administration seeks to keep OPM in full charge of production orders and material allocations.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Office of Production Management
Mandaod Sickert
House
William Knudsen
Friends
Vinson
O.P.M
Army- Navy Munitions Control Board
Knudsen
Op.m
Reynolds
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Stimson
Navy
Knox
E. T. Stettinius
Leon Henderson
Stettinius
Senate Votes To Raise Incomes For Farm Crops
The Senate approved legislation to boost farmer income on cotton wheat corn rice and tobacco via government loans set at 85 percent of parity. The 75 to 2 vote now goes to President Roosevelt with a possible veto. Officials estimate higher consumer costs while farm leaders claim gains go to milk farmers.
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Washington
Senate
Danaher
R-Conn
Gerry
D-Ri
House
Roosevelt
Bankhead
D-Ala
Agriculture Department
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau
Fairfax county girl burned after attack on way home
A 16 year old daughter of a Fairfax county truck farmer was burned when an unidentified man set her clothing afire after an assault near a wooded Lee highway area. She was treated at Garfield Hospital in serious condition as police and residents searched the area.
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Washington
Fairfax County
Garfield Hospital
Lee Highway
Britain warns Japan on economic limits over China rights
Foreign Secretary Eden told the House of Commons that British economic restrictions on Japan would not be eased unless Tokyo recognizes British rights in China. He cited instructions to the ambassador in Tokyo and noted continued UK support for Syria independence and reinforced Iraqi forces, while condemning Japanese discrimination against China.
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London
Eden
Japan
China
Tokyo
Robert Leslie Craigie
United States
Joseph C. Grew
Matsuoka
House of Commons
Britain
Syria
Suez
Asia Minor
Iraq
Overtime Costs at Camp Meade Exceed Fort Belvoir Standards
Representative Engel reports $1,808,000 in overtime wages for Camp Meade construction work near Washington. He notes Fort Belvoir wages, fixed by the Labor Secretary, were higher and that Meade paid premium overtime to retain carpenters and laborers to match Belvoir’s wage differential.
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Washington
Engel
R.mich
Camp Meade
Fort Belvoir
Army Posts
Apple Purchases By S. M. A. To Stop On May 24
The Surplus Marketing Administration will close the current apple purchasing program in the Appalachian area on Saturday May 24. Ralph M Woodside purchasing agent in charge of the regional office said no apples will be purchased after that date and urged growers with fruit meeting the government grades to contact the regional office promptly.
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Surplus Marketing Administration
Appalachian
Ralph M Woodside
Woodside
War Today Reports Triple Alliance Talks and Axis Signs
Rome reports a triple alliance conference to consider U S entry into war. Fascist and German sources predict rapid upheavals as Britain and France report Axis advances in North Africa and heightened wartime propaganda intensifies across Berlin and London.
Showdown With Russia Looms
Washington May 14 A showdown in Russo American relations was believed imminent as an afternoon conference was set between Secretary of State Hull and Soviet ambassador Constantin Ou mansky Their first meeting in over a year sparked silent speculation about its purpose and significance as Moscow officials and U S circles weighed its impact on future ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Russia
Hull
Constantine Oumansky
Oumansky
Infant Sonny Hillyard Fractures Leg
Sonny Hillyard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hillyard, fractured his leg after a fall from a back porch. He was taken to Memorial Hospital where the fracture was set and he returned home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny” Hillyard
George Hillyard
Memorial Hospital
Drought Affects Clarke Frederick Crops and River Reports
Game Warden Levi notes the Shenandoah River runs unusually low this season affecting Clarke and Frederick counties. Farmers struggle to prepare ground for corn as little rain persists. small grains and pastures suffer and barley is bred as drought resistant.
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Levi
Clarke County
Shenandoah River
Clarke
Frederick
Revelations in Hess Case Spark War Talk Across Nations
Representatives from Germany Italy and Japan met in Rome amid claims the United States may enter the war and Fascist press warned Japan’s pledge to fight the U S. A Berlin spokesman said Hess episode could be eclipsed by world events while BBC broadcasts continued. British officials questioned Hess about possible Nazi secrets and pacifist talks, with Churchill expected to face questions as more details surface.
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Associated Press
Germany
Italy
Japan
Rome
United States
Hess
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Mili
Britain
Berlin
B.B.C
London Daily Mail
Duke of Hamilton
Glasgow
Iidi
Chill
Gov. 1
Scotland
London
Troy
Churchill
City Auto Licenses Past Due Notice
City automobile licenses west past due May 1. Officers instructed to enforce the law. C. W. Hollis, Chief of Police.
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C. W. Hollis
Ham and Chicken Supper Benefit in Opequon
Pri night event in Opequon Virginia offers ham and chicken supper from 5 to 10 pm on May 16. Plates priced at 50 cents to raise funds for a new church building.
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Rudolfh Hess
Hitler
Earth
Legionnaires
Sargent
Gov. Price
The
Newport
R. I
A.F.L
C.1.0 Steel
Nated Engineering
So Ae
Sobems 2Ere
San Francisco Bay
Axis Cenfer
U. S
Apple
Willis Real Estate
Deputyfuehrer
Ing
Vichy
Egypt
Salam
Frontier
Axis
Tobruk
R.A. F
Helgoland Naval Base
Hillyard
Harry Light
Stonewall
George Washington Slonaker
Parks Hollow
Capon Bridge
Patridge
Mr. Slonaker
A. J. Tavenner
Alfred Kerfoot
America
Giornale D’italia
Il Lavoro Fascista
Waz
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