Third Term Controversy Continues a Subject of Hot Political Debates
The third term issue dominates the national race as Roosevelt’s supporters push a five speech drive while Willkie tours Wisconsin and Minnesota. Johnson defends a Roosevelt challenge in broader terms, Downey counters with liberal backing and California sentiment.
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Associated Press
Wendel J. L. Willkie
Wis
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Hiram Johnson
California
Mr. Roosevelt
Willkie
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Johnson
Washington
Sheridan Downey
Los Angeles
McNary
Downey
Senate
Winchester’s old world charm endures in new growth
In a letters from a longtime resident, Winchester is described as a city of homes with generations in the same houses. The reflectively nostalgic piece notes Mt Hebron burials, the town clock, church bells, and familiar sights remain part of the town’s atmosphere even as progress continues.
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Winchester
Mt. Hebron
Handley Library
Katherine Glass Greene
Willkie Urged to Debate Roosevelt in Baltimore
Maryland Republican leaders pressed Wendell Willkie to renew his challenge to debate Franklin Roosevelt on the same platform in Baltimore around October 30. A wire from Willkie McNary boosters urged him to renew the pledge, arguing Roosevelt’s refusal would boost Willkie’s Baltimore vote.
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Baltimore
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Maryland
Willkie-McNary
Willkie
List of Winchester Registrants and Lottery Numbers
A city hall posting by Peyton J Marshall shows 2111 county registrants with about 400 from Frederick county. Lottery numbers will determine order of summons for service once drawn in Washington.
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Winchester
City Hall
Peyton J. Marshall
Frederick County
Washington
Physicians Are Put On Board In Winchester Area
The Selective Service headquarters for Virginia announces the appointment of the Medical Advisory Board for Frederick and Clarke counties and the city of Winchester. Members include Dr. Philip W. Boyd as chairman, Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, Dr. James A. Miller, Dr. George H. Smith, Dr. J. B. McKee all of Winchester, and Dr. Frank E. Tappan of Berryville. The board will advise local boards on medical questions upon request from examining physicians.
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Selective Service
Virginia
Medical Advisory Board
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Philip W. Boyd
W. Boscawen Street
Hunter H. McGuire
North Braddock Street
James A. Miller
George H. Smith
West Boscawen Street
J. B. McKee
Frank E
German Losses From RAF Raids Reported High
The Daily Sketch quotes neutral sources claiming German troop casualties from RAF raids total about 200000 men. The sketch indicates the figures come from sources informed by the RAF, noting the strikes have produced serious losses.
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London
Daily Sketch
Sketch
Roosevelt Receives Earl of Athlone at Hyde Park
President Roosevelt greeted Britain's royal family member the Earl of Athlone at Hyde Park as he arrived from Ottawa for a weekend visit. Also meeting the President were Princess Alice and Lady May Abel Smith. No announcements expected on Canadian American relations. Roosevelt to return to Washington for the Philo November 5 elections.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Britain
Earl of Athlone
Canada
Ottawa
George VI
Poughkeepsie
White House
Princess Alice
Queen Victoria
Lady May
Mr. Roosevelt
Hyde Park House
May Abel Smith
Abel Baird
Sir Schuldham Redfern
W. L. Mackenzie King
Dominion
Board of Defense
Counhever
Washington
Episcopal Conclave Finishes Debates Early in Kansas City
Episcopal leaders wrap up debates five days ahead of schedule in Kansas City. The House of Bishops approved measures on civil marriage and divorce, a three year budget with a 90000 wartime aid for British missions, bishops resigning at age 72, and prohibiting young clerics from marrying for two years after ordination.
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Kansas City
Episcopal
House of Ties
Gga
House of Bishops
Snowflakes Seen In Light Drizzle At Homecoming Game
Light drizzle turned to snow around 1 30 this afternoon as Handley hosted Judges Allegany in a homecoming contest. Dark skies hinted at continued precipitation while shoppers braved the slush and mud at the football field.
Defense Plans Still Held Up By Workers' Strike At Fort Meade
The Defense Department reports plans at Fort Meade delayed by a workers' strike over overtime and holiday pay. Management expects a settlement within a few days as the department aids talks. Fort Meade will house 25,000 National Guardsmen from Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia. The strike began at noon yesterday, with Consolidated Engineering Company of Baltimore named as the contractor.
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Fort Meade
Washington
Willkie Tours Wisconsin Minnesota Ahead of Milwaukee Stop
On a weekend stump in Wisconsin and Minnesota Wendell Willkie argues Roosevelt favors state socialism or central control. He criticizes the third term and urges a peaceful revolution to restore individual freedom and unleash American initiative. He plans a Minneapolis address on farm issues and a Milwaukee appearance that night.
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Roosevelt
Willkie
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Springfield
United States
America
Minneapolis
Wendell L. Willkie
Milwaukee
Mr. Gold Remains in Apparent Stabilized Condition
Phil H. Gold, noted orchardist and businessman, is seriously ill with double pneumonia at Memorial Hospital. No major change in his condition was observed today. his pulse shows a slight improvement and he has not deteriorated, after about a week of illness.
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Phil H. Gold
Memorial Hospital
Wake Island Weathered by Severe Pacific Storm
Wake Island residents of Pan American Airways report indicate 75 percent of buildings damaged after a fierce storm. The hotel partially unroofed, dock quarter demolished, and the station launch capsized as radio messages from Wake relayed by the Black Osprey reached Midway and San Francisco.
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Honolulu
Wake Island
Pan- American Airways
Little Island
Midway Island
Pan-American
San Francisco
Pan-American Airways
Wake
London Faces Forty Third Night Of Allied Air Siege
London endured a quieter day with only two bombs dropped in the capital and a single raid on a Midlands town. Sirens sounded as the day began and night raids were lighter. shelter meals were organized under Dr. J. J. Mallone’s feeding program for millions in air raid shelters.
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London
Britain
Midlands
British Press Association
Junkers
J. J. Mallone
Canteen Stockpiling for Londoners in Wartime
The article describes plans to organize and stock canteens so Londoners, pressed for time in subways and basements, can buy morning and evening meals. It notes London’s winter bombing preparation and credits autumn fog and inland cloud cover as relief measures.
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England
Clarke Draft Board Establishes Headquarters in Berryville
Clarke County officials set up draft headquarters beside the Bank of Clarke County on North Church Street. Chairman W A Bradford said serial numbers were assigned to registration cards and a list of prospective draftees will be posted. About 850 Clarke registrants remain, with 1 038 registered countywide on Wednesday, many from outside counties.
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Berryville
County Draft Board
Bank of
Clarke County
North Church Street
W. A. Bradford
Clarke
Bradford
Einene
Lee
Wi Millwood
Frank Tavenner
Woodstock
Frank Wray
Tavenner
U. S. District Court
Millwood
Washington
Counsel Wray
Clifton Price
A. L. Withers
C. H. Iden
Quality Crop Of Fruit This Year In Winchester Area
The apple harvest in the Winchester area will continue to month end. Apples are smaller but higher quality and better color than in years past. Packing is going well thanks to stop-drop sprays and cold weather reducing insect activity. Surplus purchases will continue next week with up to 400 cars bought in four states for relief distribution and storage up to two months.
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Winchester
W. 8. Hough
Ralph Woodside
Surplus Marketing Administration
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Riteway Cleaners Dresses Subject to Change Without Notice
A brief notice from Riteway Cleaners states that dresses are subject to change without notice. The cryptic label (lp-1t) appears alongside the warning.
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Riteway Cleaners
Nazi air raids cripple southern English industry
Bulletin reports German air force claims to have crippled more than 400 factories and 20 percent of electric and gas plants in southern and central England since heavy raids began.
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Berlin
England
Greece Denies Axis Demands as War Spreads Rumors
Greek diplomatic sources in Cairo report Axis demands for Greek territory bases and a pro British government ouster, while Berlin Rome and Athens issue swift denials. Reports say Greece would cede land to Bulgaria and Albania, a move prompting Greece to strengthen forces near the Albanian frontier amid tensions with Turkey and Axis powers.
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Italy
Greece
Britain
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John” Metaxas
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Japan
Husimi Maru to Withdraw Japanese Residents from England
Lis- bon bulletin reports a Japanese legation spokesman stating the Husimi Maru will sail to England to remove all Japanese residents from England and Ireland, about 335 people. The liner will not carry freight to or from ten ports.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Legation
England
Ireland
Former Romanian King seeks passage to United States
May come to the United States as former King Carol of Romania telephoned Lisbon and Portugal repeatedly to arrange passage, as reported from Seville Spain on October 19.
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Seville
Spain
Carol of Romania
Lisbon
Portugal
United States
British Ship Lost in Enemy Action
The ad miralty announced that H. M. auxiliary patrol vessel, Girl Mary, Acting Skipper F. B. Plastik, R. N. R., has been lost by enemy action. Next of kin of casualties have been informed.
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London
Admiralty
H. M
Girl Mary
F. B. Plastik
Plot Suspected At Army Hangar
MOFFETT FIELD CALIF Oct 19 An attempt to break into a hangar housing 150 planes after all alarm and telephone wires were cut was reported by Sentry John Tulk He heard a window break the marauder jumped to the ground and escaped through a marsh Col Lyons ordered all civilians barred from the field and doubled the guard
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Moffett Field
Calif
Army Air Base
John Tulk
E. B. Lyons
Oil export pact between Netherlands East Indies and Japan
Asahi dispatch from Batavia reports a concluded agreement governing oil exports from the Netherlands East Indies to Japan. No details were provided about terms or scope.
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Asahi
Batavia
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
RAF Bombing Raid Targets German Shipyards and Factories
The Royal Air Force conducted night bombing through bad weather, attacking shipyards factories and railway stations in Germany. The air ministry released the report today.
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London
Royal Air Force
Germany
Air Ministry
Pope appeals to U S for Catholic missions aid
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII called on the United States to donate generously to Catholic missions. He urged rebuilding what has been damaged and comforting those discouraged by the war and upheaval.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
United States
Mrs Roosevelt says polls mean little on third term
Mrs Roosevelt stated she has no idea if her husband will win a third term and that polls mean little to her. She laughed at the idea of living in the White House again, saying she has learned not to express strong views and to see what happens.
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ST. Louis
Eleanor Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt Narrowly Leads Willkie in Washington Poll
President Roosevelt edged Wendell Willkie by one vote at the George Washington headquarters poll this week 91 to 90 with totals to date Roosevelt 1358 and Willkie 1224. August 1 marked the start as tourists from across the United States registered preferences.တ္
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Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
George Washington
Willkie
United States
New Lower Price for Plain Suits and Dresses
Sweet cider for sale and custom work done daily. Davis Cleaning Service offers lower prices for plain suits and dresses with delivery and careful trained workers in a modern plant. Lind subject to change with notice. Albin, Va. Phone 1738W2.
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Davis Cleaning Service
L. A. Hudson
Albin
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