Virginia Woolen workers vote on CIO affiliation
Virginia Woolen Company employees cast ballots in a NLRB supervised election to decide if the mill will join the CIO led by John L. Lewis. About 465 workers were eligible, polling from 6:30 to 7:30 am and 2 to 5 pm with secret ballots. Results expected to be published in The Star tomorrow.
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Virginia Woolen Company
Dle
Committee For Industrial Organization
CIO
John L. Lewis
O’sullivan Rubber Company
Virginia Woolen
Star
Hot lunches urged to aid child health in Frederick Clarke counties
Winchester argues hot lunch programs in Frederick and Clarke counties show diet affects health. State Health Commissioner notes nutrition matters beyond food abundance. Schools should replace cold or no lunches but avoid overburdening teachers with food preparation responsibilities.
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Frederick
Clarke Counties
The
Star
Frederick Or
Clarke
Used tires sale at Geo Washington Garage
Special 6 used 32 by 6 ten ply tires priced from 1.98 with trade in of 600 by 16 and larger. Readable line notes GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE and the date 10 9 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. Washington
Frederick County Directors Named for Military Registration
Frederick County leaders assign district registration chiefs for 21 to 36 year olds. George Shryock Kernstown and Cyril Mee Kernstown among district directors. Gainesboro, Back Creek, Stonewall districts assign listed registrars. Registrations set for October 16 with hours 7 am to 9 pm. early registration urged. local industry executives coordinate staggered flow.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Eugene Chiles
Prederitk
Trais
Charles H. Harper
Chiles
Opequon
George C. Shryock
Stephens City
Shawnee
Cyril Mee
Kernstown
Gainesboro
Fred Braithwaite
Back Creek
Marshall Hayden
Allen DeHaven
Stonewall
C. R. Boyce
Frank Swimley
Harper
President Signs Big Tax Measure
President Roosevelt signed a major tax measure at 110 PM last night. The act raises the excess profits tax from 25 to 50 percent and increases the corporation income tax from 20.9 to 24 percent on 1940 income and later. It authorizes defense facility amortization at 20 percent yearly for five years and suspends certain aviation tax provisions during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
White House
Fliers Not Hurt As Plane Drops Near Annapolis
Naval officials reported two fliers and their plane were brought to safety by boats after an incident north of Annapolis Maryland. The observers said the aviators were unharmed and the plane sustained damage while details of the trouble were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Chesapeake
Seine
Academy
Noa
Fugitive Breaks From Constable During Jail Transport
A prisoner en route to the county jail escaped after breaking from a pursuing constable. Cornelius Scully witnessed the escape and the constable fired but the fugitive eluded capture. Scully is noted as brother of Mayor Scully of Winchester Virginia.
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Pittsburgh
Cornelius Scully
Scully
Aes
Winchester
Churches Facing Crisis In Japan
Kansas City reports the fifty third triennial general convention opens with a worship pageant as bishops warn that a new Japanese religious bodies act becomes effective on October 17. The law would place all hospitals and schools run by American churches under Tokyo government control and may extend to Japanese occupied China.
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Kansas City
Europe
Orient
Shirley H. Nichols
Kyoto
Japan
National Council
Nichols
Tokyo
China
Republican Rally Plans For Winchester Friday Night
Republicans of Winchester and Frederick county announce a rally at the Sarah Zane engine house Friday at 8 o clock. Speakers include Congressman C E Hoffman of Michigan Jacob Garber of Harrisonburg candidate for Congress Seventh District and ee Ahalt of Arlington State airman. C A Robinson chairs the Winchester Republican Committee. Public invited.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Sarah Zane Engine House
C .E. Hoffman
Michigan
Jacob Garber
Harrisonburg
Ee Ahalt
Arlington
C. A. Robinson
Republican Committee
Gas fumes blamed for larynx cancers study says fumes tar dust
Cleveland report cites gasoline fumes tarred road surfaces and dust with tar particles as throat irritants linked to larynx cancer. Drs Sheraton Jackson and Chevalier L Jackson note tobacco oil may contribute and warn male predominance and future clearer risk as smoking rises among women.
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Cleveland
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Sheraton Jackson
Chevalier L. Jackson
Philadelphia
Willkie Campaigning in New England Calls for Defense
Willkie tours Connecticut and New England urging defense buildup while opposing appeasement of dictators. He tells Bronx crowd the president should let voters decide on war and vows the nation will not go to war without public support if he is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Connecticut
Wendell L. Willkie
New England
New York City
The
Bronx
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Europe
Asia
Oren Root
New York
Roosevelt
Pinchot Backs Roosevelt for Reelection
Former Pennsylvania governor Gifford Pinchot declares support for President Theodore Roosevelt. He states the President has the training and experience to lead through the growing strain and delivered a typed statement after meeting at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
President Roosevelt to visit Pennsylvania defense industries
In Harrisburg on October 9, Democratic leaders said President Roosevelt will tour defense plants in the Keystone State late in October and again the week before the election. He is slated for appearances in Johnstown and Pittsburgh amid campaign plans. A proposed Harrisburg Pittsburgh turnpike dedication was rejected by Luther A. Hart. Also an advertisement notes three two acre lots for sale on Route 50 near town.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Keystone State
Johnstown
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg-Pittsburgh
Luther A. Hart
Rockingham Turkey Festival Firemen Uniforms Distribution
Uniforms for the Rockingham Turkey Festival Fire Department will be issued at Rouss Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 8th and 9th, from 7:30 to 9. The notice is signed by Robert Legge, Chim.
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ROUSS
Rockingham
Rouss Hall
Robert. Legge
Chim
Willkie Garber Speaking in Winchester October 11
Political ad notes an appearance by Willkie and Garber in Winchester at Sarah Zane Hall on October 11 at 8 p m. Congressman Clare Hoffman of Michigan is listed as a related figure.
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Willkie-Garber
Sarah Zane Hall
Winchester
Clare Hoffman
Michigan
Garber
Sale of Household Property Auction Notice
Household property sale set for October 10 1940 at 10 oclock at 523 North Loudoun Street conducted by JAS N MOLING. The notice lists a sale action by the owner with location and start time.
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North
Loudoun St
Jas N. Moling
Senate Passes Bill To Form Home Guards
The Senate approved a measure authorizing home guards in states whose national guards are in federal service. It moves to the House for action on amendments as recess plans. The bill centers on War Department control to quell labor concerns over vigilante groups.
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Washington
Senate
House
Chamber
Rayburn
Secretary of War
Illness Fatal To Miss Crum In Winchester
Miss L C Crum of Winchester aged 73 died at home on Amherst Street at 8 40 pm after a prolonged illness complications cited. Born August 20 1867 to Charles L Crum and Virginia Keller Crum she was active in the Presbyterian Church and last of her immediate family. Funeral Thursday at 4 pm from the residence with Rev Ronald Wilson officiating. Burial at Mount Hebron. pallbearers named Frank B Crawford Robert Smith Edmund Lupton Dr Ellsworth Johnson Dr A D Henkel Dr B B Dutton R Bruce Slonaker Clifford D Grim.
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Wittite L.crum
Winchester
Amherst Street
Miss Crum
Charles L. Crum
Virginia Keller Crum
Presbyterian Church
Ida Crum
Fairfax Hall
Mary Billings
Ronald Wilson
Mount Hebron
Frank B. Crawford
Robert Smith
Edmund Lupton
Ellsworth Johnson
A. D. Henkel
B. B. Dutton
R. Bruce Slonaker
Clifford D. Grim
To Put Screws On Labor Board To Put Screws On Labor Board
House investigators, after a one day inquiry, indicate NL R B decisions will not hinder the defense program. Attorneys General Jackson and defense officials Knox Patterson and Sid ney Hillman test fied that defense delivery speed remains the priority.
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Washington
House
National Labor Relations Board
Jackson
Defense
Navy
Knox
Patterson
Sidney Hillman
National Defense Commission
NLRB
Bingo Night at New Eagle Home Weekly
Play bingo tonight and every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at New Eagle's Home located at 211 N. Lou'doun St. The notice promotes ongoing weekly bingo sessions for community fun and social gathering.
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New Eagle’s
N. Lou‘doun St
Garber Speaking at Sarah Zane Hall in Winchester
On October 11 at 8 p.m. Garber will speak at Sarah Zane Hall in Winchester. The event features Congressman [name omitted].
Knox announces U S fleet to reach full strength
Secretary Knox said the Pacific fleet will be brought to full strength by adding about 4,200 men, raising ship crews to 100 percent. He also pushed for 31 auxiliary ships and noted no decision yet on Shanghai defense marines. He planned talks with Admiral Richardson this week amid fears of a potential war with Japan.
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Washington
Far Eastern
Knox
United States
Pacific
Navy Department
Japan
James O. Richardson
Hawaii
Far East
Roosevelt
Shanghai International Settlement
Director Dykstra Considers Roosevelt Draft Post
Dr. Clarence A. Dykstra president of the University of Wisconsin said Roosevelt discussed the draft administrator post with him but he would have to consider before accepting. He stated the offer had been discussed and he would not answer until after weighing the proposal.
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Washington
Clarence A. Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Dykstra
Stimson
Showers Likely Late This Week in Mid Atlantic
Weather outlook indicates generally fair conditions in the Middle Atlantic until late in the week when showers are expected. Temperatures start below normal Wednesday, rise to normal by Friday, then average near normal through the weekend.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Batista Heads Cuban Republic Inauguration Of New Constitution
Havana October 9. Pulg en i co Batista former chief of the Cuban Army becomes president tomorrow inaugurating a new administration and a new constitution. He was elected president in the general election June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Pulgenico Batista
Cuba
German Air Raid Blows Up In South Coast Town
Two of three German planes raided a South Coast town as residents described low flying attacks lacing the streets with destruction. One plane was hit by anti aircraft fire and exploded in a park with bombs aboard, killing its crew and damaging a chapel and several homes.
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Englan
Bitter clashes at Chennankwan pass report
Hong Kong October 9. The official Chinese news agency says fierce fighting between Japanese and Chinese troops at Chennankwan, a key pass between Kwangsi and French Indochina, left 700 Japanese casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Chennankwan
Kwangsi
Indo-China
Churchill Elected Unanimous Conservative Leader
In London on Oct 9, Prime Minister Churchill was chosen unanimously to lead the Conservative party, succeeding Neville Chamberlain. The appointment follows ongoing discussions about the party’s direction and leadership.
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London
Churchill
Conservative
Neville Chamberlain
Russia open to better ties with United States and Britain
Soviet circles in London said Russia would welcome improved relations with the United States if Washington takes steps to advance them. They added that Britain could also improve its ties with Moscow if London seeks them sincerely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
United States
America
Mussolini proposes Britain cede Western Hemisphere to U.S.
In Popolo D'Italia reports Mussolini offers Britain to grant U.S. territory in the Western Hemisphere if America stays out of the war. The note dates from October 9 and reflects Italian wartime diplomacy.
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Rome
Mussolini
Popolo D'Italia
Britain
United States
Senate panel to probe relief job claims before election
Chairman Gillette said the Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee will investigate charges that federal relief jobs are rising before the November vote. He will request a WPA report on claims the defense program reduced unemployment and drew thousands from Army enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gillett
Iowa
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Gillette
Works Projects Administration
D A A Holding Golden Jubilee
Mrs Henry M Robert Jr leads the Daughters of the American Revolution on the eve of their golden jubilee celebrations. The founding by four Washington women will be observed with pageantry and an anniversary dinner tomorrow and Friday. Robert will give two broadcast talks over MBS and NBC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry M. Robert, Jr
Daughters of the American Revolution
Patriotic Organization
Robert
Annapolis
MBS
NBC
Navy gunboat Eric returns from goodwill cruise to South America
The Navy's new gunboat Eric arrived in New York today after a goodwill cruise to South American ports. She will be based in Brooklyn Navy Yard for further operations and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Eric
Brooklyn
City And County Brevities From Rural October Scenes
A Michigan driver makes a risky U turn near a Valley avenue traffic island narrowly missing a wall as the right front wheel skims the curb. John Mogle from near Stephens City grows a record sized corn ear measuring nine inches in circumference and 13 inches long. A High View farmer on Route 275 cultivates tobacco plants in bloom. Autumn foliage enhances rural roads as motorists enjoy October weather and outings.
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Michigan
Valley Avenue
John Mogle
Stephens City
High View
Route 275
Yarnell Sees Recent Accord Aimed At U S
London reports a dozen Nazi planes over the city in the ongoing siege with white cross shaped silhouettes against the blue sky and anti aircraft fire brightening the scene. No bombs were heard as ground guns fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarnell
U.S
London
Britain to advise subjects to leave Far East amid tensions
Britain planned to urge Britons with no urgent reasons to remain in the Far East as Japan and China move toward a potential crisis. Rear Admiral Yarnell warned that reopening the Burma road could trigger drastic Japanese action. The Burma road is slated to open Oct 17, the day after the U S embargo on scrap iron to Japan begins. Berlin said German raiders bombed London in a deadly night attack, seizing a hospital and shelter casualties. A farm sale by Charles J. Gordon near Grimes is listed for noon Oct 26.
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Great Britain
United States
Far East
Orient
London
Harry E. Yarnell
Asiatic Fleet
Navy
Frank Knox
James O. Richardson
Yarnell
Britain
Burma
China
Japan
Washington
Germany
Italy
Yukichiro Suma
Foreign Office
Berlin
Wanted Commercial Teacher under Forty
Classified notice seeks a commercial teacher under 40 years old. Includes a phone contact with partial digits. No other details.
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Paul Hartman
E. J. Bailey
John Ed Sartelle
D. H. Poffinberger
James LeMaster
Frank Higgs
Fugitive
Farmers & Merchants Natl. Bank
Congress
Wisconsin University
Batista
Cuban Republic
Bulletins
Bulletin
Adolf Hitler
High Command
Stukas
Charles J. Gordon
Grimes
Court House
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