Willkie Urges South To Abandon Democrats In 1940 Race
Willkie argues that Roosevelt seeks a third term violates tradition as he speaks at Elwood Park. He says southern voters favor his beliefs but fear breaking an 80 year old custom of rotation in office. He notes the Selective Service Act and peacetime draft as contrasts to democracy in other nations. Officials in the White House witness the ceremony.
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Roosevelt
Elwood Park
South
Sam
U. S
White House
Henry L. Stim
Linotype poet reshapes etaoin shrdlu love in verse
Harry Silleck, known as H S G, prints eighty pieces from a volume by Binfords Mort in Portland. The excerpt opens with playful lines about the linotype operator and the etaoin shrdlu phrase, weaving humor and romance as the operator recites a nightly verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Silleck
Grannatt
Oregon Journal
Portland
Binfords & Mort
Corporal Duff Laughs Off Big Gun Salute At Base
Corporal Duff of the San Diego Marine base fled the area after a 19 gun salute during a base inspection by naval secretary. The mascot Corporal James Jolly Plum Duff of the leatherneck football team needs him for luck amid the noisy welcome.
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San Diego
Calif
Duff
Marine Corps
Naval
James Jolly
Plum Duff
Leatherneck
Maltese Cat Causes Stir at Virginia Home
A large Maltese cat belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Clay Carr Sr. in Boyce Virginia causes a scandal at their home as Mrs. Carr recuperates from an unspecified medical issue. The pet’s antics disrupt daily life and draw local attention in this odd neighborhood incident.
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Boyce
Clay Carr
Bergdoll Must Serve Full Five Year Sentence
Bergdoll, the World War draft dodger, must endure the complete five year term from a 1920 army court martial and an additional two year sentence from 1938 for fleeing to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Germany
Seek Nameplates Plans for Trees by Auxiliary Post
The Auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post 21 plans a siaenia project at 14 dead trees and hopes to place nameplates before then. The Auxiliary accepts an offer of 30 additional trees from the city to be provided next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Siaenia
Thomas Fears Fascism Coming
Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for president, warns in ATLAND OBe September 17 that America is on a slide to Fascism. He calls conscription the essence of totalitarianism and argues the measure is unnecessary. He adds that if America becomes fascist, it will bear another name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atland, Obe
Norman Thomas
America
Winchester considers full time recreation director plan
Citizens plan a group to run a supervised program of crafts and instruction for youths. Aiming to build a community center, the effort seeks initial goals and steps, with Rotary Lions Kiwanis Civic League and others endorsing the project for broad cooperation. An upcoming meeting will set a date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
D. C
Rotary
Lions, Kiwanis
Civic League
Little Theatre
MclIiwee Municipal Band
The
Park Association
Helen S. Lovejoy
German prisoner recaptured after escape near Toronto
A German prisoner identified as Alexander Siegel was recaptured by a Burlington policeman in the Hamilton district about five hours after escaping from an internment camp near Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ont
Alexander Siegel
Hamilton
Toronto
Matthew White Jr. Former Munsey editor dies at 83
Matthew White Jr. of Westport Connecticut and longtime dramatic editor of Munsey's Magazine died of bronchial pneumonia today at his home. He was 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Conn
Matthew White, Jr
Munsey’s Magazine
James Roosevelt debuts coin in the slot soundies in Hollywood
James Roosevelt unveils coin in the slot soundies, three minute musical shorts shown on a two foot square screen. The pilot preview in Hollywood attracts press, with dealers expected to install the boxmovies nationwide at five cents. Critics note loud music and mirror reflections as issues.
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Hollywood
James Roosevelt
Hollywoood
Roosevelt
Farewell to Bankhead in Jasper Funeral Trains Depart
A special train bearing House Speaker William B Bankhead's body reached Jasper Alabama before noon local time. President Roosevelt and about 4100 officials traveled on another presidential train to attend the funeral after Bankhead died Sunday from a ruptured abdominal artery. Secretary Hull stayed in Washington for security and Capitol duties.
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Jasper
Ala
William B. Bankhead
Roosevelt
Bankhead
Hull
Washington
Victoria Cross urged for Peter Davies and death by own action squad
London reports that Lieut. Robert Davies and his four man unit who removed a delayed action bomb from St. Pauls Cathedral deserve the Victoria Cross. The News Chronicle notes doubt about the award since V C is for gallantry in presence of the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Robert Davies
St. Paul's Cathedral
News Chronicle
V. C
Auto top dressing scare shocks Lincoln parents
A Lincoln father, carrying packages, spilled a black liquid from a sack onto his baby’s blond head. The mother tried to wipe it away, but smeared it further. Onlookers were told the substance was top dressing for autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
For Sale Smock and White Heath Peaches
Butler's Packing House offers Smock and White Heath peaches for sale. Market details not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler's Packing House
Hollingsworth Rites Tomorrow
Miss Roberta Bernice Hollingsworth died September 16 at her South Loudoun Street home. She was born at Holly Hill near Fawcett Gap and was a Kent Street Presbyterian member. Survived by sister Ada Bliss Hollingsworth. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from 627 South Loudoun Street. Rev Ronald Wilson officiating. Interment Mount Hebron. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Bernice Hollingsworth
Joseph and
Annie Osborne Hollingsworth
South Loudoun Street
Hollingsworths
Holly Hill
Fawcett Gap
Abram Hollingsworth
Old Kent Street Presbyterian Church
Ada Bliss Hollingsworth
Ronald Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
Frank Grabill
Jacob Haun
Woodstock
Mr. Luttrell
Allen Bond
Howell Bond
Joe Jolliffe
Will Miller
B. B. Dutton
Signed Up For Air Course In Winchester
The Star reports a planned primary flying school for 50 non college men and women in Winchester may open. Since announcement, 66 applications reached the Chamber of Commerce secretary Andrew Bell. Added to 20 men and 6 women already registered are 31 men and 7 women who joined government sponsored instruction. The new women applicants include Mrs Bennett McCarthy Charlotte Campbell Jacqueline Womack Dorothy Carroll Betty Wilkins Helen Chauderis and Evelyn Nixon. The 31 men listed include Lawrence Fauver Philip McIntire Braithwaite Harold Baughman Lee Ebert James Derflinger Richard Carr Gabriel Ensogna Philip Glaize John Ebert John Wolford William Owens Earl Beaver Jack Swanson Ralph Summel Raymond Campbell Steve Spanos Robert Marcus Charles Mallory Joe Thomas Lester Strawderman Jack Orndorff Melvin Brown Robert Rannells Charles Herrell Harold Adams Garrison Moore Edley Henry Wilbur Burke Robert Worsley Donald Clowe Garland Baptist and Robert Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Winchester
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Bennett McCarthy
Charlotte Campbell
William C. Owens, Jr
Earl L. Beaver
Jack Swanson
Ralph Summel
Raymond F. Campbell
Steve Spanos
Robert Marcus
Charles Mallory
Joe Thomas
Lester Strawderman
Jack Orndorff
Melvin Brown
Robert Rannells
Charles Herrell
Harold Adams
Banquet Notice for Stephens City Sept 19
A community banquet is scheduled Thursday September 19 at 7 30 p m at the Methodist Church. Tickets cost 50 cents.
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Stephens City
Methodist Church
Storms Fog Aid Britain as Nazi Guns Shell London
Berlin reports Germany has begun using long range guns to shell London from the French coast with new super cannons. Sources say the barrages target traffic hubs and subways while heavy raids on Liverpool Birmingham and Whitby cause widespread destruction.
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Berlin
Germany
French Channel
London
Paris
Calais
Reich
DNB
Royal Air Force
High Command
France
Belgium
Holland
Armstrong Arms
Birmingham
Rolls Royce
Liverpool
Yorkshire
Whitby
Dovers
Churchill cites 10000 civilian casualties from September raids
London bulletin reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill stating Nazi air raids in the first two weeks of September caused about 10 000 civilian casualties in England 2 000 dead and 8 000 injured while only 250 military personnel suffered deaths or injuries.
Churchill to Lead First U S Destroyer Flotilla
The leader destroyer of the first flotilla of 50 United States ships obtained by Britain will be named Churchill in honor of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. A V Alexander announced in the House of Commons amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Britain
Lord
the Admiralty
A. V. Alexander
House of Commons
Italian Forces Take Sidi Barrani As British Boundaries Hold
Italian motorized columns pushing from Libya crossed the Egyptian desert and occupied Sidi Barrani sixty miles inside Egypt. British sources acknowledged the advance, noting heavy Italian losses but no large British engagement or decisive battle yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Libya
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Queen Elizabeth Sends Windsor Furniture to East End Homes
The queen ordered several suits from Windsor Castle for bomb damaged homes in London's East End today, directing quick delivery to affected residents.
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Windsor Castle
London
East End
Senators warn of added interest from tax on securities
Senators Austin and Burke said if Congress taxes future income from federal, state, and local securities, states and municipalities would face about 133 million dollars in annual interest costs.
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Congress
Lansdale Destroyer Christened at Boston Navy Yard
The destroyer Lansdale was christened and placed in commission today at the Boston Navy Yard in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Lansdale
Boston Navy Yard
Local 1907 Star ad shows fenderless auto with right-hand wheel
City and county brief recounts items from residents and guests. James Loften reads old Star issues and notes a September 14 1907 paper with an automobile image lacking fenders and steering wheel on the right. Col D M Cheston Baltimore announces Harry W Ebert Jr ordered to Spartan School Tulsa. Captain Sprinkle discusses Berlin bombing and Nazi prospects. Mrs Loring Snapp of Wadesville reports a prolific night blooming Cereus with multiple blossoms across several nights.
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James Loften
R. L. Petrie
D. M. Cheston
Baltimore, Md
Harry W. Ebert, Jr
Harry W. Ebert
South Stewart Street
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Hitler's Best Chance Scrapped by Weather and RAF
London reports show Channel storms and inland fog hinder invasion plans as German raids strike London and southeastern towns. Royal Air Force counterattacks target German barges and channel bases amid weather that slows transports and pressures Hitler’s invasion effort.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
England
Air Ministry
Mayfair
West End
Bond
Regent
Oxford
Piccadilly
Park Lane
Berkeley
Sloan
Straits of
Dover
Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Britannia
Royal Air Force
London Mail
News Chronicle
Express
Vintage Vehicle Listings at Winchester Credit Corp Sale
Tonight at Rustic Tavern bingo event followed by vehicle listings. 1934 Ford Truck with hydraulic dump and steel body priced at 175 dollars. 1939 Ford 132 ton truck in excellent condition at 550 dollars. 1937 Plymouth 4 door sedan mechanically sound at 350 dollars. Winchester Credit Corp notices.
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Ford
Plymouth
Winchester Credit Corp
Chicken and H Bent Out of Play
A terse entry reads chicken and H bent in a listing with a numeric code 9-14-17-1p-21 and an age 18, indicating a brief item in the society or sports notes.
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Chicken & H
A. Bent
Public Sale Announcement Near Winchester
Public sale set for Saturday September 21 at 1 PM on Bufflick Road four miles east of Winchester. Household goods and an unspecified live stock item are listed in the notice.
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Bufflick Rd
Winchester
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Tabby
Tan
Mrs
Seek
Thomas
Jimmy
Hollingsworth
Roberta Hollingsworth
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Churchill
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Eral
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Austin
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Boston
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Loring Snapp
Wadesville
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