Sub fleet of France could be prize for Germany
US intelligence reviews a possible French fleet aiding Germany in an Atlantic war. The vast group includes 60 submarines plus destroyers, cruisers, an aircraft carrier and a battleship, with units stationed at Martinique Guadaloupe Oran Bizerte Toulon Casablanca and Dakar amid post February 1940 collapse.
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Washington
Britain
Atlantic
Germany
France
Knox
Congress
U. S
Emile Bertin
Martinique
Guadaloupe
United States
Great Britain
Eet
Oran
Mediterranean
Bizerte
Toulon
Casablanca
Dakar
French West
Winchester to switch to dial telephone service tonight
The local telephone company will convert from manual to dial operation at 1 tonight. The Star urges subscribers to study the dial system guidelines and cooperate to make the transition smooth for businesses and social life in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tovall
Rhodes Drug Co Phone Change Ad
Rhodes Drug Co announces a new telephone number Dial 4141 for customer orders and inquiries. The notice provides contact details and directs patrons to use the updated line.
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Rhodes Drug Co
Rhodes. Drug.Co
Rhodes Dmig Co
Hampden Sydney College Library Fire Destroys Historic Building
Hampden Sydney Virginia May 17 fire destroyed the college library, a 125 year old building, with hundreds of books and manuscripts burned. President Dr Edgar Gammon said losses may exceed 30000 dollars though a new wing, built ten years ago, was spared. The blaze was found by a janitor about 5 am in an office of the front section.
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Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney College
Edgar Gammon
Ae Tates
Gammon
See Yourself In The Movies Promotes City FilmEvent
The Junior Board of Trade sponsors a citywide film project. A cameraman will shoot locals, churches, banks, schools and landmarks this week and next, with footage edited for showings at Palace Theatre on May 29.
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Junior Board of Trade
Palace Theatre
Golf Club
Schoors
Ome
Ord
Trattettee
Gaupeid
John
James March
A Eddy
German Infantry Through Bosporus
British radio reported after noon a Romanian broadcast stating German infantry troops were moving through the Bosporus toward Turkey and Iraq. The notice appears in a New York filing dating May 17 7.0.
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Bosporus
New York
Ger
Turkey
Iraq
Darktown Feasting After Chickens Spill From Truck Crash
In Baltimore's east side Negro section two trucks collided at an intersection. One carried 150 crated chickens, causing fowl to scatter and residents to crowd in as chicken dinners followed while supplies lasted.
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Baltimore
East Side
Quadruplets Die After Premature Birth in Chicago
Frances Adams, 20, gave birth to quadruplets at Mercy Hospital, all girls and under 1.5 pounds. The three oldest died within minutes to hours of birth. Marie died about three hours after her sisters. Father Edward Adams learned of the tragedy on a hospital call.
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Chicago
Frances Adams
Frances
Charlene
Margaret
Marie
Mercy Hospital
Edward Adams
Adams
Coal Meeting Is Called by Defense Board
New York May 17 William H Davis vice chairman of the National Defense Mediation Board called a meeting for tonight of the negotiating committees of the southern coal operators and United Mine Workers of America. He said the board felt some uneasiness over the possibility of another stoppage in the bituminous mines.
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New York
William H. Davis
National Defense Mediation Board
Soit
United Mine Workers of America
Democrats Plan August 5 Primary in Winchester
The article notes a Democratic primary to be held August 5 in Winchester with incumbents James P. Reardon Commonwealth's Attorney and Taylor Barr City Sergeant seeking re election. Other officials C P McVicar Commissioner of Revenue and W A Baker city treasurer plan to run again. No Common Council race this year. No county election this year.
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Municipal Operatice
Allon of
Winchester
James P. Reardon
Commonwealth's
Taylor Barr
Commissioner of Revenue
C. P. McVicar
A. Baker
Peyton Marshall
Claimant Board Organized by Virginia Methodists
The Rev. T. M. Swann of Braddock Street Methodist Church and Mrs. Swann attended two Richmond conferences as Virginia Conference discussions led to establishing a charitable board. H. Foreman was named president, Swann secretary, with A. H. Foreman of Richmond and R. H. Davis of Richmond as directors and treasurer, respectively.
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T. M. Swann
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Cooking School Concludes With Prize Awards in Winchester
The Winchester Evening Star reports the closing of the cooking school held at the Sarah Zane Fire Company hall. Miss Edna Ferguson led the event praised as one of the finest. grand prize Bendix washer awarded to Mrs. Robert Lake of 27 West Hart street. high bid on a range by Mrs. Charles Schuller of 1016 South Kent. Additional prizes and gifts were distributed to numerous residents.
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Winchester Evening Star
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Edna Ferguson
Winchester
Robert Lake
West Hart Street
Charles Schuller
South Kent
M. A. Caudle
Berryville Avenue
Sebert Smith
N. Braddock
Clyde Sibert
S. Cameron
Mary Ridgeway
Helen Funk
S. Loudoun
Alma Richmond
W. Cork
A. Cathcart
Parkway
Geo. W. Costello
Berryville
Paul Dettra
Frederick Ave
E. C. Shade
S. Braddock
Denver Shields
S. Kent
Hern M. Lee
Woodland
Guy Coffelt
Theresa Pugh
Shawnee
Prentiss Gentry
W. Hart
A. W. Good
J. R. Brandon
N. Loudoun
R. A. Omps
Valley Avenue
Virginia M. Haw
Braddock
Gold
Godfrey
W. Bruce
Washington M
Fire On Ship Comedy Reports SOS Off Virginia Capes
A ship named Comedy sent an SOS claiming a fire off the Virginia capes. About three hours later the crew withdrew the call and reported the blaze under control.
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Comedy
Virginia Capes
Conol
City notices enforce past due automobile licenses
City officials announce enforcement of overdue automobile licenses with May 1 deadline. C W Hollis, Chief of Police, directs officers to act on delinquent records and collect assessments. Rhodes Drug Co. listed in the notice for contact via the new phone line.
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Manes
C. W Hollis
Ballce
Republics Ready To Administer French Colonies
Washington May 17 authorities said 21 American republics planned provisional administration over French colonies in the Americas if collaboration between Germany and France threatens the Western Hemisphere. The plan pauses pending Vichy cooperation clarification.
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Washington
Americas
Germany
France
Europe
United States
Atlantic
Halifax
Hull
Syria
Havana
Martinique
French Guiana
Rainfall Below Normal With Scattered Showers Across Regions
Rainfall remains under average as showers last evening and overnight add 0.14 inch to May total, raising year to date to 7.44 inches. Forecasters expect May to end around 14.28 inches based on long term averages, with some areas receiving heavier rain while others stay dry. Farmers report adverse effects on farm work as rainfall remains uneven and sporadic across nearby locales.
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Mt. Airy
Opequon
Winchester
Washington
Blue Ridge
Martinsburg
Winchester Time To Dial In New Telephone System
Winchester's 3,900 telephones switch from manual to dial operation tonight at midnight. L. J. McElligott says the cut over is ready and tested with ten workers shutting the old central office and starting dial tone. Mayor Anderson will be first to dial the new system as part of the inaugural call.
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Winchester
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Anderson
L. J. McElligott
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
Burt
North Braddock Street
Rural Electric Admin Grants 35000 to Northern Neck Coop
The Rural Electric Administration announced an allotment of 35000 dollars to the Northern Neck Electric Cooperative in Warsaw Virginia for power development and improvements. The aid supports local electrification and infrastructure upgrades.
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Washington
The
Rural Electric Administration
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative
Warsaw
Axis recapture Salam inside Egypt raises Suez drive fears
War report says Axis North Africa regained Salam in Egypt as British suffered losses the day earlier. RAF vows to smash Syrian airfields used in a Suez drive while Vichy acknowledges raids and Syria incidents. France reports 15 German planes forced to land in Syria amid tense Washington talks on French colonies. Germans strike Birmingham as RAF hits Cologne and Channel ports.
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Salam
Egypt
Royal Air Force
Suez
Vichy
RAF
Syria
Birmingham
Cologne
Channel
Virginia Sheriffs to Hold Annual Meeting in Winchester
Sheriff John B. Bywaters announced that Winchester will host the Virginia State Sheriffs Association convention on July 16 17 marking the first time the event comes to the city. Frederick County Sheriff Harry was noted among officials involved.
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John B. Bywaters
Winchester
Virginia State Sheriff's Association
Frederick County
Harry
County Teachers Convene Meetings Scheduled for Next Week
Frederick county educators from primary and upper grades are to gather next week. Primary teachers meet Wednesday May 21 at 4 PM in the courthouse conference room, followed by the upper grade group on Thursday May 22 at 4 PM. One room school teachers are asked to join the primary session.
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Frederick County
Maneuvering For Oil Fields Amid Iraq War Developments
AP reports a new phase in the Iraq conflict with a large bomber attack on the British camp at Cineldebane and fighting near Basra as British and Iraqi forces clash toward the Persian Gulf. Italian and German air movements are noted, while Britain maintains a defensive posture in Basra and Habbaniyah.
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Syria
Iraq
Greece
Dodecanese Islands
Suez Canal
Associated Press
Cineldébane
Basra
Persian Gulf
Cairo
Habbaniyah
Middle East
Moscow
Stalin
Far East
Berlin
Roosevelt
Europe
DNB
Bengasi
City Auto Tag Drive Launched
Chief of Police C. W. Ho announced 24 automobiles summoned to police court for failure to secure licenses and Sepe to be issued. The drive has increased demand for plates with 2,192 sold to date, more than at the same time last year. Trial Justice F. L. Largent Jr said dispositions will depend on circumstances. flagrant violations will incur fines. Some cases continued to allow owners to complete registration.
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C. W. Ho
W. A. Baker
F. L. Largent, Jr
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