Escaped Convicts Recaptured by Local Police
Two young escapees Farlan Fouch and Shaffer were nabbed Thursday night near Brunswick Maryland after fingerprints confirmed their identities. Kenneth Bringle a day desk clerk at headquarters recognized one youth from a wanted poster. The pair had escaped from a convict camp on May 19 and a $25 reward remains for each. Local prisoner Fred Rhodes of Strasburg was sentenced to 30 days for concealed weapons and to be turned over to authorities for breaking and entering.
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Farlan Fouch
Shiney Shaffer
C. Kaet
Brunswick
Kenneth Brengle
Fred Rhodes
Strasburg
British Attack Continues Across European Waters
British naval operations persist along the Netherlands coast and the west coast of France with ships set afire and tankers damaged in daylight strikes. German reports claim a convoy near Greenland endured an intensified U boat assault, sinking nine merchant ships totaling 70 000 tons including three large tankers as they headed for England.
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Netherlands
France
Greenland
High Command
England
DNB
Treasury May Receipts and Debt Up From Yesterday
Treasury daily status shows May receipts of 14.41 million dollars and expenditures of 35.52 million. Gross debt rises to 47.60 billion dollars, an increase of 15.22 million from the previous day.
Baltimore Livestock and Produce Markets Report May 24
U S Department of Agriculture notes cattle market turns lower with steers and heifers down 25 cents and cows 15 to 35 cents weaker. Calves and hogs show mixed moves, hogs mostly steady with prc top around 9.80, lambs and sheep mixed, Chicago prices steady with hogs firm and cattle softer, Philadelphia reports flour and poultry unchanged.
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Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agri
Prac
Chicago Livestock Chicago
Philadelphia
Flight scholarships announced for Civilian Pilots Training Program students
Seven top students in the Civilian Pilots Training Program class at Winchester were named for flight scholarships by Melvin Snyder at the airport. Recipients: John R. Rhodes, Melvin D. Brown, Mary Gail Cather, Samuel G. Athey Jr, William A. Woods, Bruce B. Binghim, Carl P. Priski. Training begins Tuesday or Wednesday under Lieut Scheder with Earl Shipe assisting. two more scholarships may be available.
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Civil Aeronautics Authority
Melvin Snyder
Tor
John R. Rhodes
Melvin D. Brown
Mary Gail Cather
Samuel G. Athey, Jr
William A. Woods
Bruce B. Binghim
Carl P. Priski
Andrew Bell
Winchester
Ralph
Scheder
Reserve Nurses Given Call to Active Duty
TIMORE May 24. The corps area headquarters announced three more reserve nurses ordered to active duty reporting to Camp Forrest, Tennessee around May 30. They are Second Lieutenants Florence Margaret Sborgerdin Maryland Grace A Rauden Bush Norfolk Virginia and Mary C Womack Pamplin Virginia.
Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations
Grain quotations show May 24 activity with wheat futures up a cent early and closing near 97 3 4 for Sept. Prices move through the session with small net gains. Corn July 73 1 8, Dec 74 5 8. Baltimore reports No. 2 red winter wheat 1.01 1 4, May 1.01. Corn 84 6, Winchester Wheat 98c per bushel, Corn 83c, Barley 60c.
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Uie
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Boston Wool Market Shows Broadened Interest This Week
In Boston activity rose as territory wools drew many inquiries and moderate purchases. Sales remained steady for 12 month Texas wools, prices unchanged. Bright comb fleece demand held at 46-47 cents grease with slower at 48-49, finer grades slower at 44 cents for fine De laine and 43-45 cents for quarter bloods grease.
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Boston
Dept
Texas
Conscription Protests Erupt Over Ulster Draft
Dublin May 24 Premier Eamon De Valera summons Dail Eireann to meet Monday to discuss British conscription in Ulster while Belfast reports an anti conscription meeting pledging to mirror 1917 stance. Churchill to address cabinet on the issue.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Dail Eireann
Ulster
Northern Ireland
Eire
United Kingdom
de Valera
Belfast
Ireland
Britain
John Miller
Churchill
House of Commons
Dr Kurt Rieth Denies Nazi Ties While in New York
The former German diplomat, 59, told the New York Herald Tribune his visit is personal and not tied to Nazi affairs. He entered the United States March 22 at Brownsville Texas after a route via South America and Mexico, saying he sought to reach the United States for private reasons. He denied public interest in his personal matters and claimed no financial or diplomatic connections to America.
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New York
Kurt Rieth
New York Herald-Tribune
Europe
United States
Atelephone
Waldorff-Astoria Hotel
Rieth
Brownsville
Tex
Germany
South America
Mexico
America
Walter c. Teagle
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
New York City
Sonata Financial
European News Flows Amid War Cables and Censorship
The piece describes how war chaos disrupts European news gathering. London remains the main cable hub while wireless links help bypass blockades. Berlin Bern and other capitals relay dispatches to New York with varying censorship and delays.
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Europe
London
Wireless
Wat
Associated Press
New York
New Wee
Ams
Bern
Budapest
Amsterdam
Berlin
Rome
Germany
Italy
Madrid
Balkan
Balkans
Istanbul
Sofia
Bucharest
Belgrade
Athens
Hitler
Yugoslavia
Rumania
Bulgaria
Greece
Lisbon
Africa
Westchester Registration Sabotage Claimed
May 24 Westchester County official accuses efforts to sabotage voluntary registration for defense emergencies in the wealthy suburbs west of New York City. About 348000 residents aged 16 to 65 are being processed under the Westchester Defense Council established by state law.
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White Plains
N. Y
Dies Committee
Westchester County
New York City
Westchester
Westchester Defense Council
Carson family rites set for prominent Virginian
Judge Carson dies leaving survivors Daniel B. Conrad of Winchester and two daughters Mrs JohnS Hedrick and Miss Caroline Carson of Riverton. Brothers William E Carson of Riverton and Charles W Carson of Woodstock also survive. Funeral services Sunday at 4 PM from the residence with Rev. Ronald Rowland and Rev. R B Nelson in charge. Pallbearers listed include Admiral Richard E Byrd and several local figures. a long list of honorary pallbearers follows.
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Daniel B. Conrad
Winchester
Johns. Hedrick
Caroline Carson
Riverton
William E. Carson
State Commission On Conservation and Development
Charles W. Carson
Woodstock
Ronald Rowland
Calvary Episcopal Church
Front Royal
R. B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church, Winchester
Richard E Byrd
Boston
Harold Smith
Percy Randolph
Berryville
B. B. Dutton
William Paxton
Hal Little
Conrad
Norfolk
Nathan Bundy
Philip Williams
Hunter McGuire
Nelson Page
J. B. Beverley, Jr
Frank Hack
P. W. Boyd
W. P. McGuire
Elliott Marshall
W. W. Sonner
E. J. Williams
C. A. Stokes
Mark Turner
John Downing
G. W. Stewart
W. W. Whitside
John Harr
Percy Rogers
Beverley Browne
Aubrey Weaver
W. C. Armstrong
Leesburg
W. A. Roper
Imananon Maynard
Robert S. Christian, Jr
Richmond
Charles Crudden
Neal Issues Warning On Selective Service Act
Mills F Neal Virginia state director of selective service forwards a notice for registrants and officials warning that only duly appointed officials may exercise authority under the Selective Training and Service Act. It cites penalties for evasion and interference and directs posting and reporting to the U S District Attorney and other officials in Virginia.
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Mills F. Neal
Selective Service
Selective Training and Service
United States
U. S
Virginia
Hears U. S. Firms Supplying Axis With Munitions
Senator Gillette advocates a joint Senate House inquiry into American firms aiding Germany in munitions. He cites royalties paid to Germany on special aircraft glass and wing substances, and urges prompt Senate action with a five five Senate-House investigative panel.
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U. S
Germany
Gillette
Senate Commerce Committee
Iowa
Senate
Justice Department Accumulates Broad Information on Topic
The department has gathered a mass of information on the subject, indicating widespread inquiry and data collection efforts. The remarks suggest ongoing scrutiny and potential further steps based on the accumulated material.
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Justice Department
Revolutionary 17 Foot Vehicle Promises Speed and Efficiency
A 17 foot long craft with five foot wide seats debuts a Flying Scot engine capable of 15 to 50 mph in 12 seconds in high gear. It promises up to 30 miles per gallon and 500 to 600 miles per tank. The design emphasizes safety, smoothness, ease of parking, and overall ease of operation.
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Winchester Furniture Co
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