Glass Says Only Hitler Can Drag U S Into War
Senator Carter Glass condemns talk of the president dragging the United States into war as sheer drivel. He says Congress alone can declare war and that only Hitler could force the nation into conflict, warning against emboldening aggression and praising constitutional restraint. Glass recalls 1916 speeches and laments embargo policy while stressing national spirit and the danger of appeasement.
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Swashington
Carter Glass
United States
Adolf Hitler
Virginia
Congress
Germany
Glass
Washington
John * Pershing
Senate
Hitler
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Politician Warns on Shipping Rights and Neutrality Policy
In a stark speech, Glass criticizes new cash and carry mobility limits on merchant ships and warns the United States risks surrendering sea rights. He recalls World War I, questions interwar policy, and urges courage over fear amid submarine threats and international law doubts.
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Glass
Virginia
United States
Hitler
France
Tennis Star Helen Wills Moody Weds Film Writer
Tennis star Helen Wills Moody married Adrian Roark a film writer and polo player in a ceremony in San Francisco after a Hollywood trip. They plan a Lake Mead boat ride and Grand Canyon visit for their honeymoon.
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Las Vegas
Lake Mead
Grand Canyon
Helen Wills Moody
Adrian Roark
Hollywood
Roark
Moody
Frederick H. Moody, Jr
San Francisco
Esther P. Moore
Anna Lamarre
Chicago
Austin
Nev
Tahoe
Buford to Lead Shenandoah Life Board and Executive Committee
Roanoke October meeting votes Paul C. Buford as chairman of the board and executive committee and general counsel. J P Saul Jr resigns as executive VP and director. Dr J H Dunkley to retire as medical director in March 1940. E Lee Trinkle remains president with a listed slate of officers and new board seats for Worley Hart and Rives S. Brown.
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Roanoke
Paul C. Buford
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
J. P. Saul, Jr
David S. Garner
A. G. Decker
R. M. Graham
O. W. Yates
C. A. McConaghy
Paul Do. Buford
E. Lee Trinkle
Charles E. Ward
Henry E. Thomas
Worley Hart
British Fights Spy German Plane off Essex Coast
London reports British fighters were sent to investigate unidentified aircraft off the Essex coast and another German plane was seen off the northeast coast. An air raid warning in London was later found to be a false alarm, with investigations underway. Gas mask use rose from the early war levels as workers rushed to shelters during the morning scare.
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London
Essex
Air Ministry
Londn
Ministry
East Kent
England
Popular Barber Becomes Hunter in Local Fox Chase
John Lazazzera, a Piccadi Street barber, was cited by friends for his hunting skill. While out east of town last Friday afternoon in search of squirrels, he shot and killed a red fox with a single 12 gauge shotgun as he prepared to quit.
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John Lazazzera
Piccadi Street
Mr. Lazazzera
John
Mr. Reynard
Virginia Tourist Promotion Urged Amid War Travel Decline
Clarence Smith of the State Conservation Commission called for intensified Virginia tourism advertising for 1940 and urged agencies to prepare for a larger program if the war continues. He stressed improving dining, cleanliness, service, and reasonable prices to avoid disappointing visitors and noted thousands may stay in the United States.
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Richmond
Virginia
Clarence Smith
State Conservation Commission
Virginia, Conservation Commission
Commission
Europe
United States
Dedication Sermon For Edinburg Church Expansion
Dr. L. Flickinger of Centenary Reformed Church preached a dedicatory sermon at St. Pauls Reformed Church Edinburg for a new Sunday School building recreation hall and upgrades. He led both services. Rev Benjamin K. Hay filled the pulpit with his brother Rev Ellis Hay nearby, drawing good crowds.
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8. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Edinburg
Benjamin K. Hay
Front Royal
Mr. Hay
Ellis Hay
Winchester
White Hall Grange Honors Members For Fort Loudoun Gavel
White Hall Grange members were rewarded for membership growth with a wooden gavel crafted from Fort Loudoun timber. The chapter added 22 new members and four more pledged. Pins were given to Roy L. Bageant C. D. Dye Miss Ethel Barrett and B F. Strother for recruiting new members.
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White Hall Grange
Fort Loudoun
White Hall
Roy L. Bageant
C. D. Dye
Ethel Barrett
B. F. Strother
Clarke Poll Officers Named for Clarke County Election
Clarke county officials for the November 7 general election are listed by precincts. White Post uses Judge Benjamin Romine with John C. Anders and J. C. Digges as judges, W. H. Chamblin and Henry P. Mitchell as clerks, and Wilbur C. Stuart as registrar. Other precincts include Lindsey's Store, Millwood, Shenandoah Irvine, Morgan's Mill, Russell's, Pierce's, Mr. Airy, Berryville, Berryville Corporation, and Boyce Corporation with designated judges clerks and registrars.
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Berryville
Clarke County
White Post
Benjamin Romine
John C. Anders
J. C. Digges
W. H. Chamblin
Henry P. Mitchell
Wilbur C. Stuart
Lindsey’s
J. P. Cornwell
Leon Lloyd
Massey Weir
B. S. Morgan
Thomas J. Silman
W. E. Dearmont
Millwood
Turner S. Hummer
Billy Jones
H. Hollingsworth
C. E. Wisecarver
Freeland Kent
E. L. Alger
Shenandoah
Irvine Price
George Johnson
Howard Hough
Tyson Hough
Jerry Hough
Thomas Locke
Morgan’s Mill—Reason L. Carroll
William Trussell
Lee Sickles
W. W. Carroll
Joseph Elsen
J. E. Carroll
Russell
S—J. P. Rutherford
C. K. Foley
Landon Kackley
Thomas Shepherd
Edgar Kackley
Denzil Kackley
Pierce’s
Joseph Shenk
I. K. Morehead
Ray Campbell
James Gruver
Berryville Corporation
Boyce Corporation
Wheatley Trenary
Frank Yowell
L. Kibler
Mary E Smith
M. C. Willingham
Alma Gardner
Samuel Cloud Dies of Heart Attack in Martinsburg
Samuel Cloud aged about 35, a Frederick County Virginia native, died at his Martinsburg home yesterday morning from a heart attack. He was preparing to attend services at the Christian Church, of which he was a member. He leaves a widow, his father A J Cloud, and several brothers and sisters including Mrs Annie Simler and Mrs Ada Willer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 1 at 2 PM from the Martinsburg residence.
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Samuel Cloud
Frederick County
Martinsburg
Cloud
Mr. Cloud
Annie Simler
Hagerstown
Ada Willer
W. G. Hardy
Clarence Cloud
Robert Cloud
Isabelle Cloud
Baltimore
O. C. Shirley
Laura Cloud
E. N. Hardy
Winchester
E. D. Shirley
Berryville
City and County Realty Transfers Reported
Winchester M. M. Lynch and J. M. Steck sell buildings and improvements at 124 126 128 and 132 South Loudoun street to Godfrey Miller and William C. Miller for 12600 dollars. Harry H. Lynch sells land and house at 515 South Loudoun street to Plorence V. Good for 2300 dollars.
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Winchester
M. M. Lynch
J. M. Steck
Godfrey Miller
William C. Miller
Loudoun Street
Harry H. Lynch
Plorence V. Good
Two Frederick County Teachers Set for Two Discussions
Miss Anne Preston Starling announces two important Frederick rural school meetings for teachers. Dr. M A Pittman from Madison College will discuss science education in elementary grades on Wednesday at 7 45 PM. Ruth Henderson of Richmond will address teacher responsibilities to foster good citizenship on Tuesday November 7.
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Frederick County
Anne Preston Starling
Frederick
M. A. Pittman
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Ruth Henderson
Richmond
No Extension For Inspections Of Motor Cars
Richmond reports Col M S Battle director of the Division of Motor Vehicles announced there would be no extension of the October inspection period. He said state troopers will begin an intensive check next Wednesday for vehicles lacking fall inspection stickers and summonses will follow after Oct 31. About 450000 vehicles are served by 1250 stations statewide, with red on silver stickers for those passing until the spring period starting May 1, 1945.
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Richmond
M.S. Battle
Division of Motor Vehicles
Battle
Virginia
The Eyes Have It Comfort in Emil Skokan’s Morning
In Emil Skokan’s apartment the sun reaches through the chill as a window closes and an electric heater snaps on. An alarm rings a toaster pops and coffee boils. Skokan, an inventive electricIan, relies on a morning eye device to save effort.
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Emil Kokan
Skokan
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