Roosevelt seeks emergency defense expansion beyond 1.18 billion
President Roosevelt sent a supplemental emergency defense program to Congress exceeding 1.0 billion dollars. He cited "almost incredible events" in Europe and urged immediate action to expand armed forces and defenses. No specific figure or breakdown was provided, with details to be prepared by War and Navy officials for Congressional review. He also asked authority to call reserve peace time units into active service.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Europe
War and Navy Departments
Notes of a New Yorker on Cutting News Copy by Keeley
Walter Winchell recalls James Keeley, Chicago editor known for trimming every line. Keeley challenged staff to boil down stories, shouting that no line could not be cut. A test line became the concise cry Jesus wept as Keeley shortened it to He wept.
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New Yorker
Chicago
James Keeley
Jesus
Walter Winchell
Rummage Sale at Highland Avenue Church Saturday
The Girls' Circle hosts a rummage sale at 9 30 a m on Saturday at 139 North Main Street Highland Avenue Church. Proceeds support church activities and community work.
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N. Main St
Highland Avenue Church
Girls’ Circle
Memorial Day Accidents Report Fatality and Injuries in Maryland
In Cumberland Maryland on Memorial Day one man died and nine were treated for injuries. Richard Wilcox of Washington D C suffered a fractured leg possible spine injury and chin puncture after a crash near Hanging Rock West Virginia. Other injured include Ray Hines and Ralph Keister both 25 of Romney West Virginia whose car overturned on a rain slick highway.
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Cumberland
Richard Wilcox
Washington, D. C
Navy Yard
Hanging Rock
W. Va
Hos
Ray Hines
Ralph Keister
Romney
Leopold III Held as War Prisoner
A German source says Leopold III of Belgium is a prisoner of war. He is unlikely to be allowed to name a new Belgian government. The report cites questions about his status due to conflicts with the emigre government.
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Berlin
Leopold III
Belgium
Tid Seavetvont van
Teopona
Atalon
Four True Bills To Be Sought in Corporation Court
Commonwealth's Attorney James P. Reardon said four indictments will be presented to the grand jury on Tuesday. Named defendants include Albert E. Mang for auto theft from Harry Masters, Robert Scruggs for forgery, Robert Hu yett for breaking and entering Lamp's Diner, and Leon ard Tharpe for an attempted statutory offence. arson case against William Henrietta of Stephens City may also be called, with a minor youth having a hearing in Juvenile Court on the same charge.
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Corporation Court
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Albert E. Mang
Harry Masters
Robert Scruggs
Robert Huyett
Lamp
Leonard Tharpe
Mr. Reardon
William Henrietta
Stephens City
Man Dies of Heart Attack While Tending Family Grave
James Murphy traveled to the cemetery in Albuquerque on Wednesday to tidy the family lot and told a friend it would be clean when he died. He collapsed and died of a heart attack yesterday while there.
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Albuqurque
N. M
James Murphy
Polo Arias
Rooster Attack: Two Year-Old Saved by Father in Denver Yard
In Denver May 31 a two year old, Viola Van Deest, was pecked by a rooster that gashed her neck head and face. Theodore Van Deest heard her screams, captured the bird and wrung its neck to stop the attack.
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Denver
Viola van Deest
Theodore van Deest
Car crashes into island at busy Loudoun Gerrard intersection
A Maryland driver failed to see the concrete island at Loudoun and Gerrard and struck the Gerrard street island at 6 45 pm, knocking down a Keep to Right sign. The car, with three occupants, continued on, radiator damaged. The intersection has several traffic signals and concrete islands to slow speeding amid heavy traffic. Local merchants fear further crashes until changes are found.
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Car
Loudoun-Gerrard
Maryland
Loudoun and
Gerrard
Gerrard Street
Valley Avenue
Loudoun
Loudoun Street
U. S. Route 11
Higher Taxes Seen Essential For Defense Plan
Secretary Morgenthau testified that additional taxes and a higher debt limit are essential to fund expanded defense needs. He urged a $656 million defense tax bill as Treasury borrowing would be exhausted by February and the $3 billion defense outlay requires more revenue or debt room. Leaders expect adjournment after July 1 with talks on broad cuts except defense and fixed obligations.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Barkley
D-Ky
Rayburn
D-Tex
Misses Bickers to Get 15000 for 1939 CCC truck crash
The House approved a bill by Congressman A Willis Robertson to award Misses Jane and Frances Bickers 15000 for injuries from a July 22 1939 CCC truck crash between Orange and Charlottesville. Their aunt Mrs Hannah Bray receives 5000 and 7500 is allotted for medical expenses. Jane Bickers gets 10000, Frances 5000. conversion followed denial of government suit.
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House of Representatives
A. Willis Robertson
Jane
Frances Bickers
House
Robertson
Senate
Jane Bickers
University Hospital
Bray
No Separate Peace Offers- Acceptable
London reports floated possibilities of Hitler offering separate peace to France with a Paris assault if refused and threats of an Italian flank move while Britain and France hold an unbreakable bond. Evacuations from Northern France continue as troops return across the channel and British casualties are weighed against German claims of a rout. An anti aircraft cruiser Curlew was lost off Norway.
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London
Hitler
Flanders
France
Paris
Britain
Germany
Kingdom
Seinicher Seerbert
Berlin Insists Gains Are Made
Berlin declares the main French force in Flanders has been dispersed or captured and the assault on remnants of British troops is progressing. The German high command says bulk of divisions are released for new tasks possibly signaling a new thrust toward England. Weather favors Allies with overcast skies over the Channel region aiding British and French forces.
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Berlin
Flanders
England
Artois
Channel
Hitler
Paris
Dunkerque
Graduates Special Prices At Barr's Studio
Special prices for cap and gown pictures advertised by Barr's Studio. Also listed are used cars: 1940 DeLuxe Ford Coach 1936 Dodge Sedan and 1935 Ford Standard Coupe, with quick sale note by Winchester Small Loan and Finance Co. Awnings for porch windows or terrace offered with phone number.
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Winchester Small Loan and Finance Co
Pleadilly
Italian Entry Into War Near as Talks Increase
Reports from Rome and Paris indicate Italy likely to join the European conflict soon. Mussolini’s cabinet meeting next Tuesday spurs talk that Italy will enter after air attacks threaten France. Italian journalists depart Paris as officials warn war could begin within ten days.
Half Starved Allied Troops Reach English Ports
Half starved British and French soldiers, eager for another crack at Jerry, arrive at English ports while Dunkerque shelters the retreat. Italian entry into the war looms as observers expect a major German move, with reports of Italy sending a pivotal communication and Paris noting French and British lines thinning.
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Jerry
Associated Press
Italy
Germany
Hitler
Nazifuehrer
Paris
Flanders
English Channel
English
Dunkerque
London
England
Poilus Fight Like Caesar at Dunkerque Defenses
Paris reports two French rearguard divisions retreating to Dunkerque with about 30 000 men. German armored columns assault the port while French and British units hold the line and form a Caesar like defensive ring around the harbor. Sources say German forces halted at the water's edge as they press the southwest flank. Continuous report to page 3.
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Paris
Flanders
Dunkerque
Ministry of Information
Germany
Ducatbes
Rattlesnake Skin On Ice And Carrier Pigeon Sighting
Wayne Warren and James Sandy display a rattlesnake skin kept on dry ice for tanning after a mountain kill. Ben Funkhouser captured an exhausted carrier pigeon with an aluminum band marked TI. F and a Belgium band. Mary Sommers of Winchester’s C P Telephone notes a 15 year award for 27 Virginia employees totaling 406 years.
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Stephens City
Howard Mills
Wayne Warren
James Sandy
Ben Funkhouser
Chapel Road
Cedarville
TI. F
Belgium
Mr. Ouser
Margaret H. Sommers
Winchester
C. & P. Telephone Company
Virginia
L. M. McElligott
Opening Dance at Ridge on Skyline Drive
Square Dance every Saturday night at Castleman's Ferry continues on June 1 with an opening event announced. crowds encouraged to attend the lively community dance gathering.
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Skyline Drive
Sa Ay
Castleman’s Ferry
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