Delaware speed law targets slow drivers in new rule
Safety experts are divided over Delaware's new minimum speed law, enacted to penalize driving so slowly as to impede traffic. It applies in heavy traffic and hazards, with violators risking arrest. The measure also raises speed limits on some highways while retaining lower limits in business districts and residences.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
Norman R. Purnell
Lloyd R. Lewis
American Automobile Association
William J. Lackey
American Motorists’ Association
Glider Tactics Rise in Nazi Invasion Prep
James M. Long reports that Germany tests glider and parachute troop use as war strategies for potential invasion of Britain. The piece explains glider advantages, numbers, and past deployments, noting Soviet tropic ideas and the German emphasis on rapid, close-to-objective landings.
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James M. Long
Associated Press
New York
Germany
Mars
Crete
Hitler
Britain
England
Norway
Russia
Low Countries
Rotterdam
France
Forty of Largest Planes Ordered
Transcontinental and Western Air inc orders 40 of the largest fastest domestic planes. Three units to be built, named Red Constellation, delivering next spring with 4000 mile range and 350 mph top speed. Cruising at 283 mph, capacity 64 including seven crew, engines total 2,500 horsepower each.
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New York
Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc
Priorities Board
Public notice for beer wine license at North End Grill
The undersigned applies before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on June 2 1941 for a license to retail beer and wine above 3.2 percent at North End Grill 601 N Cameron St. including on and off premises wine off premises B F Sager proprietor north end grill 601 S Cameron St
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
North End Grill
N. Cameron St
B. F. Sager
S. Cameron St
Civil Service Examinations Announced For Various Positions
The U S Civil Service Commission announced exams for junior custodial officers at $1 860 a year and junior stenographer and typist posts with salaries of $1 440 and $1 260. Inspectorship construction in several branches ranges $1 620 to $2 600. Applications handled by Herman Lee at the board post office.
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Civil Service
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Prisons
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Herman Lee
The
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Rev Moore preaches on Christian Mothers at Stephenson
May 22 report: Rev R B Moore preached at Stephenson church to a large audience on Christian Mothers. W S of CCS presented a pageant, Women in a Changing World. Mrs Asbury Morrison received a kitchen shower from Live Wires Sunday School at Miss Nancy Taylor's home near Winchester. Delegates from Stephenson church attended the District meeting in Strasburg.
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Martha Ann Eversole
Bar
Stephenson Church
Womans Society of Christian Service
Strasburg
Bertha Ashwood
A. L. Omps
Bessie Mason
Maud
Kitty Prince
Louis A. Johnson to Welcome U V A Graduates in 1941
Louis A. Johnson former assistant secretary will welcome University of Virginia 1941 graduates at the alumni luncheon June 7 as part of Alumni Day activities. Reunions begin June 6 with a big tent registration and a Farmington golf tournament for returning alumni.
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Charlottesville
Louis A. Johnson
University of 1A
University of Virginia
Alumini Association
Alumni Hall
Farmington Club
Democratic Platform of 1864 Pledged Immediate War Ending Action
The Democratic Party platform in 1864 pledged definite immediate measures on taking power, including a provision that the armies would be ordered to cease hostilities and return home.
Luther League Convention At St Pauls Lutheran May 24
Luther League to hold its annual business convention in St Pauls Lutheran at Strasburg Saturday May 24. Rev F B Lingle hosts with theme A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. Two sessions 9 30 am and 1 15 pm include devotions reports officers and committees a history of convention and addresses.
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Ee Luther League
St. Paul’s
Lebanon Church
Luther League
Rachel Snyder
A. J. Schumate
St. Peter's Luther League
Installation of Officers at Luther League Rally
Our God for strength and faith Revered Reverend Keisler delivered a hymn and benediction at the Luther League rally as officers were installed.
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Hera
Robbins & Myers
Qpashry
Baker & Anderson
North Braddock St
Pennsylvania
Goodyear
Braddock & Germain
DIAL
Winchester Steam Laundry
N. Kent St
Jones Funeral Home
N. Braddock St
Winchester
Jim Lillard
Huntley
Edward Johnson
Ethel
H.B. Flippen
Thomas Dewey Cameron
U.va
Alumni Association
Rotunda
Law School
Medical School
Memorial Gymnasium
Lambeth Field
Raymond Scott
Johnny Long
Clarence E. Macartney
Pittsburgh
Marshall Field
Thomas Jefferson Society of Patriarchs
Luther Leagues of Conference
Matter
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Philco
RCA
Airline
G E
Zenith
Car
Majestic
Pailco
Joni Airline
Siivertont
Rca-Victor
Erente
Winchester Furniture Co
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