Interest Now Centers on O'Connor Primary Battle
Washington dispatch notes four Senate seats and 87 House seats up for grabs in primaries and conventions across six states. New York’s process ends with two Senate contests and a renomination clash for Rep. John J. O'Connor. Wisconsin New Jersey Massachusetts join the slate. 84 House nominations include 42 Democrats and 34 Progressives.
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W. B. Ragsdale
Washington
Senate
House
New York
John J. O’connor
Roosevelt
Usetts
New Jersey
Wisconsin
O’connor
Robert F. Wagner
Royal S. Copeland
New Mexico
Rhode Island
Winchester Municipal Airport Dedication Prompts Congratulations
The formal dedication of Winchester Municipal Airport marks a milestone expressing appreciation for foresight and effort. The field’s strategic location suggests it will become a key unit in aerial transportation with potential federal support for emergency use by passenger, mail, and express lines.
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Winchester Municipal
Winchester
Apap SEE Hughes Motor Co Ad on Page Three
An advertisement appears for Hughes Motor Co featuring a vehicle lineup and pricing on page three. The notice highlights promotions, contact details, and location for potential buyers seeking cars and trucks.
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Hughes Motor Co
Mussolini to address Trieste on Czechoslovak crisis
In Trieste Mussolini is expected to demand a sweeping settlement of the Czechoslovak issue in a speech tied to his visit to the former Austrian port. Elaborate preparations were made for world publication of the address with twenty special telephone lines into Trieste. The content on four power talks was not confirmed, but sources called the speech "important."
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Rome
Mussolini
Fasciste
Trieste
Treste
Roosevelt attacks fear mongers on constitutional observance
President Roosevelt denounced fear mongers during a radio address from the White House. He urged that constitutional government requires generations of leaders as capable as the framers, in remarks tied to a ceremony in Poughkeepsie New York.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Mrs Harrison Queen of Fete Sparks District Nurse Drive
Mrs Harrison was crowned Queen of the Fete at a District Nurse Association Lawn Party aimed at raising funds to care for tuberculosis patients in sanatoria. Andrew Bell introduced her, as the festival showcased blue and white decor and drew many visitors. Lions Club and four fire companies joined the Chamber of Commerce in backing the event.
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District Nurse Association
Harrison
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Comercee
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Final Action on Petition for Armory Bond Election
City Council approved a petition to call a special election on a proposed 33000 bond issue to fund an armory. The plan envisions 10 year retirements with a rate not to exceed 3 percent. Election date aimed within 10 to 12 days to secure a PWA grant deadline before September 30. Present voting in favor were ten members including Dr Charles R Anderson and Herman Hable. three were absent.
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Corporation Court
Philip Williams
PWA
Charles R. Anderson
Herman Hable
W. P. Anderson
R. Frank Barr
W. W. Dellinger
Lawrence C. Hollis
Allen Hawthorne
O. L. Jamison
Miller Streit
Marvin Weaver
C. D. Barnett
Fred W. Porney
Percy Miller
Outlaw Truckers Strike Gains Momentum Across Border
The outlaw truckers strike gathers steam as more drivers join the action hauling Jersey foodstuffs into New York, disrupting supplies and drawing wider participation.
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Jersey
New York
New York Counts on Emergency Action Over Truck Strike
Winchester spokesmen report no shipments as New Jersey truck drivers strike halts food deliveries to New York. Acting Mayor Morris vows emergency steps to keep essential food moving while 15,000 drivers may join by noon and tunnel supply lines are disrupted.
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Winchester
New York
New Jersey
Newbold Morris
Holland Tunnel
Abe Klein
Rank and File
Klein
Arthur G. McKeever
Merchant Truckmen’s Bureau
Tion
Theterpatinass Hene Trnational Brotherhood of Is and Chauffeurs
APS
Castle criticizes policy urges calm in tense era
William R. Castle former under secretary of state told the Virginia Western Convention that leaders should remain cool with no self interest. He warned against constant talk of war and urged caution to avoid being drawn into global conflict.
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Richmond
William R. Castle
Virginia
Castle
President Kept Closely Advised on Foreign Situation
President Roosevelt stays in touch with international affairs as White House aides, including Secretary Hull, gain free access to the executive office. He cancels a Chickamauga commemoration in Chattanooga and contemplates effects on neutrality law and trade as officials hold two hour cabinet talks.
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Washington
Roosevelt Sennael
Chattanooga
Tenn
Stephen Early
White House
Hull
State Department
Chickamauga
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
United States
United
Lost Bulldog Found With Harness
Found handsome young black and white female bulldog without a license. Owner must apply at once. Contact phone numbers 41 or 1182.
Czechs See War Prospect Diminish on Sudeten Front
Asch Czechoslovakia Sept 17. Most people on both sides of the German Czechoslovak frontier believe war over the Sudeten dispute will not occur. Tension has eased as Henlein fled and Hitler hesitated. Sudetens shift toward Prague parallels those seeking German annexation or autonomy.
End Of Speech Cut Short By CBS Technical Glitch
New York officials said operating difficulties at CBS caused a one minute silence that cut off the end of President Roosevelt's address. The entire network was affected and production room operators reported they could not immediately determine the cause of the lapse.
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New York
Columbia Broadcast System
Roosevelt
Hobby Fair Set For October 22
Plans for the annual Frederick County 4 H Club Fair and Hobby Show are to be made at a committee meeting Thursday evening in the county agent's office. The tentative date for the fair is set for October at Christ Episcopal Parish House.
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Frederick County
Christ Episcopal See
Clover remembers Civil War era and farming shifts with A R Rinker
Squire A R Rinker of Gainesboro recalls the Civil War closing years, his work as magistrate under the trial justice law, and changes in agriculture and the New Deal. He notes aging health keeps him homeward while reflecting on history and livestock theft concerns.
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Gainesboro
Squire A. R. Rinker
Mr. Rinker
Philip Williams
Sheridan
Winchester
Postponed Dedication Plans For Municipal Airport
Inclement weather forces postponement of the Municipal Airport dedication originally set for tomorrow afternoon. Chairman H. Paul Rhodes said the ceremony will be moved to next weekend as forecasts call for continued rain and low ceilings, disappointing Junior Board of Trade members and visiting airmen awaiting the two day event.
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Jupiter Pluvius
H. Paul Rhodes
Board of Trade
Trustees Sale of Farm Land Near Winchester
Noon Saturday September 24 in front of Court House on the W. S. O'Rear farm. The 104 acre limestone farm lies six miles north from Winchester along Winchester and Martinsburg Lane near Clear Brook. Includes fine residence and large barn with crops on trees. See sale bills.
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Court Hi
Winchester
Martinsburg Lane
Clearbrook
Sudetens Form Defense Force Proclaimed Along Border
Konrad Henlein said Sudeten German followers are arming and forming a Sudeten free corps near the Czechoslovak German border. He claims tens of thousands flee to Germany to avoid death or capture, cites Benes as provoking hostilities, and notes the party is outlawed while Henlein’s whereabouts are unknown.
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Berlin
Konrad Henlein
Sudeten Free Corps
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Free Corps
Asch
Henlein
Edouard Benes
Warn Police Remove Keys From Abandoned Cars
Police urged owners to take keys with them when leaving vehicles to conduct business after two autos were stolen in two days. One Sherman Dick’s car was taken from Orchard Avenue and recovered in Gordonsville Virginia. The other belonged to Fred Yeakley, a Pontiac sedan license 343 042, gray with fog light, left on North Braddock Street and recovered after alerts went to Harrisburg and beyond.
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Funk
Sherman Dick
Orchard Avenue
Gordonsville
Fred Yeakley
North Braddock Street
Yeakley
Harrisburg
Weather Outlook for Coming Week Shows Showers Likely
Weather outlook for the orth and middle Atlantic States indicates showers Monday and Thursday. Cooler Monday and Monday night, warmer Wednesday, cooler by Friday. Temperatures expected to be below normal most of the week.
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Washington
Orth
Middle Atlantic
British Cabinet Holds Two Sessions On Peace Or War
London reports that Britain's full cabinet met with Prime Minister Chamberlain for over five hours to discuss peace or war options. Daladier and Bonnet were summoned from Paris to join in final decisions to be relayed to Hitler.
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London
Britain
Chamberlain
Edouard Daladier
Georges Bonnet
Paris
Adolf Hitler
Godesberg
Germany
Early Winchester Postmasters and Air Mail Rates
The first Winchester postmaster Daniel Norton appointed 1792 with Timothy Pickering confirming the post and mail carriage terms. George F. Norton succeeded him until 1800. A 3 cent per ounce air mail surcharge applies to U S and Canada mail with 3 pm dispatch yielding rapid delivery to major cities and the Pacific Coast, if special delivery is not used.
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Winchester
Daniel Norton
Timothy Pickering
Norton
Andria
Ton
George F. Norton
U. S
Canada
Pacific Coast
CIA
Digtay
Used Cars Stock For Sale At Hughes Motor
Offers invited for a ten thousand dollar stock of used cars from Hughes Motor. Company proposes flexible terms and welcomes negotiations with potential buyers.
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Hughes Motor
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