House approves arming of American merchant ships
The House refused to recommit the merchant ship arming bill and moved to final passage amid after the torpedoing of the Kearny. The final roll call stood 259 for the measure and 138 against, authorizing guns and crews for protection in commerce and repealing parts of the neutrality act. The measure heads to the Senate as President Roosevelt signals a national emergency and readiness to arm ships.
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Washington
Kearny
Iceland
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
Kearny torpedoed in North Atlantic defense urged
The U S Navy reported the destroyer Kearny was torpedoed 350 miles south west of Iceland but survived with no casualties and proceeded under its own power. lawmakers urged retaliation and arming of merchant ships as Washington hovers over Pacific crisis and Tokyo political shifts.
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Washington
Pacific
Tokyo
Japan
Eiki Tojo
Fumimaro Konoye
United States
Kearny
North Atlantic
Navy
Pepper
D.-Fla
Cox
D.-Ga
Iceland
Nye
Bridges
iHtler
A. L. Danis
Greer
Roosevelt
Sebre Inaene
Tractor Barns On Route 50 West Of Gore Fire Destroys Silk Load
A tractor drawing a trailer loaded with silk burned near Gore on Route 50 around 1 am. Firemen from Friendship Company arrived as the driver uncoupled the trailer and moved the tractor a short distance. The Burlington Mills Corporation, Burlington NC, owned the equipment. Cause attributed to a short circuit. The incident occurred near the foot of the new grade at the Double S.
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Friendship Company
Burlington Mil's Corporation
Burlington
Reader clippings debate leniency for intoxicated drivers
A reader replies to MA Winchester urging discussion of lenient sentences for drunken drivers. The clipping from the Baltimore Sun notes mercy tempered with justice and cites Robert on’s forthright tone. The writer asks if stronger penalties would gain broader approval.
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Druyyken
The
Baltimore Sun
Priests Opposed To Sending An Army Abroad
Catholic clergy show strong opposition to sending U S troops overseas in a shooting war while broadly backing President’s actions. Ninety one percent oppose aiding Soviet Russia. prayers for peace accompany church demonstrations in Chicago and Pittsburgh. Forty Hours devotion to begin next week.
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R. E. Hannon
Sacred Heart Church
Father Hannon
United States
Russia
Committee For Peace
Europe
Germany
Holy Father
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Nazi Knew When Steamer Sailed
FBI agent William Friedeman testified that sailing dates and destination for the steamer Robin Moor torpedoed May 21 were provided by a spy suspect for radio transmission to Germany on April 28. The list included Cape Town and Laurenco Marques dates with sailing from New York in May.
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New York
William Friedeman
Robin Moor
South Atlantic
Germany
Robin Line
Cape Town
Laurenco Marques
Friedeman
Leo Waalen
William G. Sebold
Federal aid sought for small businesses hurt by priority system
Senator Pepper told the Senate that compensation is needed for both owners and operators of small firms forced to close as raw materials go to defense. He warned hundreds of thousands could lose work under priority orders and urged President Roosevelt to enact an adequate program.
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Washington
Pepper
D-Fla
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Connally vows retaliation after U S Kearny torpedo attack
Sen Tom Connally the Foreign Relations Committee chair says the United States will retaliate for the torpedo attack on the destroyer Kearny. He calls Hitler's conduct contempt of law and promises sinking any raider or submarine that threatens U S naval vessels.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Tom Connally
D-Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
U. S
Kearny
Hitler
Donations Drive For Virginia Children's Home Society
The Winchester and Frederick County campaign for the Children's Home Society of Virginia reports strong early support and optimism that the drive will surpass expectations as the county and city contribute to fund a humane program of caring for deprived children. The society relies entirely on voluntary contributions and aims to minimize administration costs to maximize aid to children.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Children’s Home Society of
Virginia
Avery
Children’s Home Society
Eee
Extend Truce In Mine Dispute In Captive Mines
Washington October 17 chairman William H Davis of the Defense Mediation Board said a 30 day no strike truce covering over 53000 workers in captive coal mines would be extended on a day to day basis beyond the Sunday deadline. Under the truce terms agreed September 19 the united mine workers and mine operators promised no strike after the period without three days written notice. Workers in Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Virginia and Alabama in seven steel company mines that supply 95 percent of the steel market returned to work September 22 at the mediation boards request and the board retains jurisdiction during the temporary agreement.
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Washington
William H. Davis
Defense Mediation Board
Davis
Mediation Board
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Virginia
Alabama
Warmer Weather Forecast For Mid Atlantic Ahead
Extended forecast for Oct 17 to Oct 22 shows temperatures above normal in the Middle Atlantic States with light precipitation. Weekend warmth returns and remains through the end of the period.
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Middle Atlantic
Poultry Federation Convention Set for Winchester November 6 7
Virginia State Poultry Federation schedules its annual meeting in Winchester with sessions at Sarah Zane Hall and exhibits at the George Washington Hotel. Nine prize classes offer cash rewards, with judging on November 6 and 7, as egg entries flow from Virginia hatcheries and poultrymen.
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Harry L. Moore
Virginia State Poultry Federation
Winchester
Sarah Zane Hall
George Washington Hotel
Virginia Methodist Conference Considers State Churches Council
Bishop W. W. Peele appointed a three minister committee to study forming a State Council of Churches in Virginia and to confer with other denominations. Dr. J Manning Potts Roanoke Rev W R Phelps Bedford and Rev H Lee Robinson Jr Richmond named to the panel. Collected $730 for M H Armistead Unionville placed on superannuate list.
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Lynchburg
W. W. Peele
Virginia Methodist Corference
State Council of Churches
Virginia
J. Manning Potts
Roanoke
W. R. Phelps
Bedford
H. Lee Robinson, Jr
Richmond
Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
M. H. Armistead
Unionville
Church
Petersburg
Board of Education
J. Callaway Robertson
Robertson
Lots for Sale at Angerona Terrace Morgan
One of the best residential sections in Morgan. priced right. See R C Green at phone 3317 for details. Advertisement dated 10 17 20.
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Angerona Terrace
Morgan
R. C. Green
Notice of W O W meeting at Hickory Camp
The W O W State Mer. Sov. Smoke of Richmond will be present at Hickory Camp 34. All members are requested to attend for important business and social. Signed: COMMITTEE.
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Smoke of
Richmond
Hickory Camp
West Virginia Robbery Suspect Fitzgerald Hearing Continued
Judge F L Largent Jr. delayed the larceny case of Robert Jessie Fitzgerald 35 of Buchanan WV until 4 pm as he investigates Fitzgeralds alibi claiming Sept 27 work in Towson MD. D F Dykes store on South Braddock Street had identified him as the robber. more witnesses will testify.
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F. L. Largent, Jr
Robert Jessie Fitzgerald
Buchannnon
W. Va
D. F. Dyke
South Braddock Stree
Fitzgerald
Towson
Roosevelt Signs Requisition War Defense Law
President Roosevelt signed a defense requisition act enabling the government to seize supplies and equipment deemed immediately needed for national defense. The president may requisition only after proving urgency and absence of delay, with compensation at fair market value and options for owners who decline.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
United States
British Mission Leaves Moscow on the Move
The British military mission in Moscow is "on the move" as reports say Russian government members may be relocating from the capital. London is out of touch with the mission and has no late word on the Moscow assault, with Kazan cited as a possible interior destination.
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London
Moscow
Kazan
Wage Dispute At Consolidated Bomber Plant Heads To NLRB
In San Diego on October 17, management and union leaders pushed the wage dispute at the Consolidated aircraft bomber plant toward the National Labor Relations Board. The AFL Machinists say 20,000 of the 28,000 workers are affected and warn a strike across three departments was narrowly avoided twice as the change of shift creates new labor tensions.
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San Diego
Calif
Consolidated Aircraft
A. F. L. Machinists’ Union
Consolidated
Germans Have No Comments on Kearny Torpedoing
Berlin reports authorized Germans said they had only American reports of the torpedoing of the U S Destroyer Kearny and were unable to comment as there was no indication a German vessel was involved. They noted submarines are not in constant touch with bases and often return to stations before reporting.
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Berlin
U. S
Kearny
Roosevelt Defends Kearny Attack as American Defense Zone
President Roosevelt stated the torpedoing of the U S destroyer Kearny southwest of Iceland occurred in American defense zone and declined to discuss details. Secretary Knox alerted him shortly after he reached Hyde Park, with no confirmed casualties, while Navy orders to pursue the attacker were reiterated.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
United States
Iceland
Navy Department
Washington
Knox
Europe
Greer
Kearny
Toay
Torpedoed Ship Christened By Richmond Woman
The destroyer Kearny cost 5 000 000 dollars to build at Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company yards and was launched March 9 1940 before 10 000 spectators. Its sister ship U S S Plunkett slid down the ways as the 1500 ton vessel entered the water. The Kearny, named for Commodore Lawrence Kearny, was christened by Miss Mary Kearny of Richmond Virginia, a cousin of the Commodore.
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Kearny
N. J
Atlantic
Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
U. S. S. Plunkett
Lawrence Kearny
United States
Mary Kearny
Richmond
Commodore Kearny
Wildlife has mixed fortunes in Warren county report
The Warren Sentinel notes a 20 pound wildcat killed by L. F. Mille near the river road after drought drove the animal to water. A 150 pound doe was struck and killed by a car on the Luray road south of Front Royal, with venison distributed to Front Royal hospital and Johnson's Nursing Home. Maples show first frost hints near the city.
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Warren County
Warren Sentinel
Sentinel
L. F. Mille
H. C. Hackley
Luray Road
Front Royal
Front Royal Hospital
Johnson’s Nursing Home
Windsors Likely Weekend Visit to Wakefield
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor may spend a quiet weekend near Front Royal at Wakefield Manor nine miles from the town. They would view the Blue Ridge from beneath Wakefield's elms and rose garden. Locals say if they come it will be a memorable southern visit.
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Windsor
Warrenton
Wakefield
George E. Barnett
Front Royal
New York
Blue Ridge Mountains
Correction on sugar price in United Food Stores ad
Typographical error in yesterday's notice corrected the sugar item listing. Sugar 10 Ibs now 59 cents per unit appears in the United Food Stores advertisement with bingo event details noted for Friday afternoon.
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United Food Stores
Rummage Sale at Main Street Near Cork
Rummage sale scheduled for Saturday morning October 18 at 10 o clock at 124 S Main Street near Cork. Proceeds for Wiling Workers at Highland Ave Church. Sales run 10 to 2.
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S. Main St
Cork
Highland Ave
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China
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J. W. Kinghorne
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Janet Cameron
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