Great Hercules Powder blasts kill 35 at Kenil plant
Rescue workers continued to comb the Hercules Powder Company plant ruins in Kenil, New Jersey, where 35 people died and officials warned the toll could rise to 45 or 50. FBI agents joined the probe into possible underground magazines as a second blast rattled nearby residents and a solvent recovery unit release more powder.
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Kenil
N. J
Hercules Powder Company
H. Raymond Hatcheler
Morris County
William C. Hunt
Wilmington
Del
Hunt
Wlice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kenvil
poem fragment on Anglo-American rivalry and union
Alph and Alf mock serious national pride between the United States and Britain in a comic verse. The speaker references 1776 and shifting alliances while imagining a friendly union under the king. The text includes editorial tangles and stray stage notes from a small theatre program.
Friday the 13th Tales Inked in Small Towns
In Springfield Illinois a man named George survived a coal car accident after his car rolled over twice and crushed beneath a coal car wheel. He was treated for bruises to his left shoulder and leg. In Poquonock Connecticut John Taylor marks a wedding anniversary born July 13 1883 and employed 13 years on August 13 1928.
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Springfield
Ill
George
Poquonock
Conn
John Taylor
John H Kerfoot Dies In Clarke
John Hunton Kerfoot aged 58 died at his East Main street home in Berryville Clarke county after illness extending four years. He leaves his wife Mary Morrison and daughter Marjorie, with brothers Henry W Alfred M and Thomas G Kerfoot. Funeral 2:30 Saturday at his home. interment Green Hill Cemetery. pallbearers listed. He had been with Native-Spiders Nashville and helped form a large produce firm. active in a Bible class there.
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Berryville
John Hunton Kerfoot
Clarke County
East Main Street
Kerfoot of
Clarke
Norfolk
Fort Smith
Ark
Ronald Rowland
Episcopal Church
White Post
Ernest Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Charles O. Dearmont
William Lockhart
Bayard
Rene B. Earle
Oes
C. van Devanter
Boyce
Joseph Duke
Kerfoot
Earle
Forakon Og
Naive-Spiders
Nashville
Tenn
Bankhead Sidelined After Sciatica Attack
Speaker Bankhead spent a restful night at Naval Hospital after an attack of sciatica in Baltimore this week. The office reported he was in observation and resting.
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Washington
Bankhead
Naval Hospital
Baltimore
Conscription Vote Near as Burke Wadsworth Bill Moves
Congressional leaders predicted peacetime conscription legislation would reach the White House by nightfall after a joint conference committee forged a compromise. The Burke Wadsworth bill would register 16,500,000 men ages 21 to 35 for possible military service. Some say action could finish in hours, others expect most of the day. Senate and House leaders anticipated swift action.
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Washington
White House
Senate
House
Congress
Charge Plots In Furniture Sales
A federal grand jury indicted six corporations and 30 individuals for alleged Sherman Antitrust violations. The charges allege a continuing conspiracy to fix and maintain artificial prices and terms for school furniture sold across Interstate commerce in the Southeastern states including Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Alabama and Georgia. The true bill followed more than two days of deliberation.
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Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Navy Academy to Hold Two June Weeks This Year
Annapolis officials announce two June Weeks for 400 seniors graduating February 7 rather than in June due to wartime needs. A no June graduation is planned with graduation week for juniors and sophomores and a large 2,600 cadet regiment. Details of dances hops and parades are expected to be arranged.
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Annapolis
National Defense Program
Naval Academy
Dan Cupid
Uncle Sam
National Defense
Navy
Maryland Avenue
Willkie Pledges No PLA war fights and aims for jobs
In Chicago Willkie speaking from a hay wagon in the stock yards pledged that if elected president he would not send American boys to fight in any European war and would build a domestic economy to create jobs. He criticized Roosevelt for unemployment and promised to put America back to work with honest industry.
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Chicago
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Teamsters’ Union
Europe
Willkie
America
High Ranking Mexican Officers Back On Duty
The ministry of national defense under President Lazaro Cardenas ordered 33 senior officers back to active duty amid election controversy. Gen Hector F López, named provisional president by Almazan's Congress, is among those recalled. Avila Camacho was declared winner for a six year term starting December 1. Lopez reportedly left Mexico and Almazan is in Baltimore.
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Mexico City
Ministry of National Defense
Lazaro Cardenas
Hector F. Lopez
Almazan
Congress
Mexico
Cardenas
Manuel Avila Camacho
Baltimore
Lopez
White To Head Red Cross Drive
At a Winchester Frederick County executive meeting Mrs H A Punk from Stephens City was named head of the Red Cross annual Roll Call. The campaign runs November 11 to 28. Winchester will host the Regional Conference October 9 with 23 chapters expected.
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Winchester
H.A. Punk
Stephens City
Frederick County
John 8. Scully, Jr
E. T. Clark
Baetjer
8. A. Punk
Richard Griffith
George Snarr
Brooks
S. C. Brooks
Red Cross
Garbage collection reduced to once weekly
A public notice states effective Monday September 16 there will be only one garbage collection per week. The change applies citywide and aims to adjust residential waste pickup schedules.
Public Sale Notice for Ida Sibert Fawcett Estate
Public sale of Ida Sibert Fawcett personally including antiques at 113 Millwood Ave on Saturday September 14 at 10 AM. Administrator W. E. Edwards oversees the estate. Also note Golden Ave Bananas 15¢ per dozen at Am erican Stores Co. all day Saturday.
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Ida Sibert Fawcett
Millwood Ave
Golden Ave
American Stores CO
London in Chaos as Nazi Flier Describes Blitz Area
Berlin reports Hans Rechenberg saying London is chaos after German air raids. He cites a dock area scorched by fires and bombs with smoke, noting lack of anti-aircraft response and that industrial zones along the Thames face doom as attacks continue.
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London Dock
Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
London
Hans Rechenberg
Walther Funk
Rechenberg
Thames
Cavern Reported on Dunlap Property in Winchester
Local report states a cavern exists on H. B. Dunlap residence at 806 Berryville Avenue in Winchester. Preliminary work suggests a cave of considerable extent potential for commercial development near Route 7. Officials declined to comment on the findings or plans.
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City of Winchester
H. B. Dunlap
Berryville Avenue
Dunlap
Winchester
Sunday School Adopts New Plan Announcement
The Sunday School division reveals a new plan to be set in motion by superintendent Kensel Whitaker. Classes taught by Ray Blosser Lilian Hanan Marjorie Scrivner Claude Grove and Dr C L Riley will gather in the basement of Bohte Church at 9 45 for instructions on the change.
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So of ~ Gate
Kensel Whitaker
Ray Blosser
Lillian Hanan
Marjorie Scrivner
Claude Grove
C. L. Riley
Camacho Would Be Welcome Here Says Hull
Secretary Hull indicated the United States would welcome General Avila Camacho if he sought to visit, signaling possible recognition as Mexico's next president. The remark came as Camacho was viewed as a likely future leader.
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Camacho
Washington
Hull
United States
General Avila Camacho
Mexico
Picker's Tickets Now Is Your Time to Have Them
Public notice from The Evening Star announces ticket availability and ordering details for event access. Authorities remind readers to secure prints promptly and provides channels for purchase and pickup.
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THE
Evening Star
Public Bank Stock Sale At Court House Saturday
Auctioneers offer 109 shares of Commercial and Savings Bank and 5 shares of Farmers and Nation Bank at public sale in front of the Court House on Saturday September 14 at 11 o'clock. I Brumback is the auctioneer.
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Court House
Commercial & Savings Bank
Nat
I. Brumback
Aitadsae Eo
Bingo Tonight at Little Theatre Open Door
Community bingo night set for 137 Boscawen Street at the Little Theatre lawn. Doors open early with games for residents and visitors. proceeds support local programs.
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Little Theatre
Boscawen Street
Rescues His Bait In Nick Of Time
Mrs. E L Keller witnesses minnows flopping in the street near 1224 Vai ley avenue. A fisherman arrives with a minnow bucket, retrieves the distressed bait, and drives off before identifying himself.
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E. L. Keller
Vailey Avenue
Keller
Speedy Work On Defenses Being Urged
President Roosevelt sent to Congress a Defense Commission policy urging speed in all defense program deliveries. It calls for efficient use of each facility, consideration for contributor industries, meeting fixed delivery dates, and assuring suppliers will meet them. A separate labor requirements statement and August 1 guide for contractors accompany the principles.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Defense Commission
Commission
Senate
House of Representatives
Jones Nominated as Commerce Secretary by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt nominates Jesse H. Jones of Houston to be secretary of commerce. The move follows delays over a resolution allowing him to hold the cabinet post while serving as federal loan administrator. Jones succeeds Harry Hopkins who resigned due to ill health.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Jesse H. Jones
Commerce
Congress
Jones
Houston
Tex
Harry L. Hopkins
Bombers Hit Le Havre in British Night Raid
London dispatch reports heavy bombing by British planes on Le Havre on the German held coast. The air ministry says Nazi forces have been concentrating strong units there for an invasion of Britain.
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London
le Havre
Britain
Air Ministry
Bombs Near St Pauls Cathedral. London in Guarded Alert
Five unexploded bombs from recent raids lie near St Pauls Cathedral. The church and surrounding area are guarded around the clock to keep pedestrians and traffic away while officials assess the risk of delayed action devices and possible detonation at any moment.
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London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
British Press Association
British Fight Large Italian Force on Kenyan Front
From Cairo today British patrols clash with a large Italian force along a 200 mile Kenya colony front. The action occurs hundreds of miles south of the Libyan Egyptian border where Italy is believed to be preparing a major offensive.
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Cairo
Egypt
Kenya
Italy
Five Bombs Hit Buckingham Palace Area
Nazi dive bombers struck Buckingham Palace and Downing Street causing minor damage but no injuries to King George VI or Queen Elizabeth. Five bombs hit the palace precincts including the inner quadrangle and the royal chapel while Downing Street was hit with incendiaries but no reported damage.
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Associated Press
George VI
Elizabeth
Buckingham
Paladé
Palace
Downing Street
London
Whitehall
Winston Churchill
No. 10
George
Royal Palace
Oes of Information
Record of Large Defense and Civil Appropriations This Session
Congress has appropriated 13.127 billion dollars so far this session and may seek 1.5 billion more before adjournment. An additional 8.256 billion is authorized for future years, totaling 21.424 billion. Defense accounts exceed 15 billion, with indirect appropriations surpassing any peacetime year. World War outlays are compared with 1918 and 1919 totals, noting fixed charges. A final authorization of 4.61 billion for a two ocean navy is included, with funds to be provided over four to five years.
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Washington
Congress
Army
Navy
Army Air Corps
Reflector ribbons aid night drivers at Gerrard Loudoun
City and county brief notes say workers install reflector ribbons on traffic islands at Gerrard and Loudoun to improve night visibility. A marina mishap near Braddock from Cork prompted drivers to pull into the road blind for southbound traffic. 4-H pig show in Front Royal featured Isabelle Lewin of Berryville with 665 pound Poland China pigs, selling to a food store for nine dollars per hundred. Frank Bailey reports a bass catch of five pounds nine ounces, then later ten bass in a half hour at Capon River with a dry fly.
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Gerrard
Loudoun
Marina
Braddock
Cork
Front Royal
Isabelle Lewin
Berryville
Miss Lewin
Curtis Lewin
Frank Bailey
Capon
Apples for canning hosted by National Fruit Product Co
National Fruit Product Co announces apples for canning on Saturday September 14 at 10 a m route 50 four miles east of Hayfield Va. Household furnishings available with cash terms. Also listings for Fred Boxwell and cleaning service by Davis Cleaning Service.
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National Fruit Product Co., Inc
Hayfield
Fred Boxwell
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John H. Kerfoot
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Davis Cleaning Service
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