Legionnaires Open Meeting Hear Message From President
At the twenty second annual American Legion convention, President Roosevelt urged defending the American way of life against aggression. J Edgar Hoover warned of foreign agents and subversive attempts in the United States. The opening ceremony featured the National Colors and Legion banner. candidates for a post campaigned among delegates, with Raymond Fields and Paul G. among the announced contenders.
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The
American Legion
Roosevelt
Ainst
Legion
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
America
Hoover
Alaska
France
Puerto Rico
Crush
Raymond . Fields
Guthrie
Okla
Paul G
Virginia poster promotes safe driving by Virginia State Police
The Virginia State Police adopts a Texas style campaign poster titled Wanted. It features a young man and woman and defines a safe driver as cautious and law abiding. In eight months of 1940 unsafe drivers caused 472 deaths and an economic loss of 21 240 dollars to Virginia.
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Virginia State Police
Texas Department of Public Safety
Virginia
Future Farmer Home Economics Fair at Stephens City
The annual Future Farmer Home Economics fair hosted by Middletown and Stephens City high schools runs October 16-17 at Stephens City. Fred Dobbins leads planning with Harold Bolen as superintendent and Malcolm Brumback and Robert Richards as assistants. Exhibits cover poultry corn apples grains and farm displays with judging contests on day two.
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Middletown
Stephens City
Fred Dobbins
Bolen
Harold Bolen
Future Farmers
Malcolm Brumback
Robert Richards
Clinton Rhodes
Kathryn Watson
Future Farmer
Northern Triangle Federation
Henry Carbaugh
Franklin Brumback
Junior Farmer
Barrymore Seeks Divorce From Elaine Barrie
John Barrymore files for divorce in Los Angeles citing grievous mental suffering and great bodily injury from Elaine Barrie. The suit marks another historic Hollywood breakup amid ongoing domestic strain.
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Los Angeles
John Barrymoore
Elaine Barrie
New York
Adjournment Studied as Session Near End
Washington reports Democratic leaders seek an early adjournment with some GOP support while others push for a recess until after the November elections. Senators Reed and Johnson favor leaving soon, while others oppose to campaign and go home. Conferees must bridge tax policy gaps as Burke threatens a filibuster over the Logan-Walter bill and the House moves on defense funding and war department civil functions.
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Washington
Reed
Barkley
Johnson
California
Head
White House
Senate House
Burke
D-Ned
Senate
House
War Department
Wilbur Tidler Stricken With Pneumonia After Crash
Wilbur Tidler formerly of Kernstown and principal of the Lu ray high school, now at University hospital for concussion, has developed pneumonia. His condition remains serious but not critical, with physicians hopeful for recovery after the August 31 Page County crash.
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Wilbur Tidler
Kernstown
Luray High School
University Hospital
Tidler
For Sale General Merchandise Store Inquiry
Classified notice advertises a general merchandise store for sale with contact by Myrtie Garvin in Gore Virginia. Includes text snippet and filing markers indicating page and column. Suitable for a local sale listing.
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General Merchandise
Myrtie "Garvin
Gore
British warships bombard Dakar after de Gaulle order
Bulletin from Vichy reports British warships opened fire on the Dakar port in French West Africa after General Charles de Gaulle, leading French forces abroad, issued the order from the British flagship. The announcement came official tonight.
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Vichy
France
Dakar
French West Africa
Charles de Gaulle
Nine Ports Bombed In British Air Offensive
Nine French and Belgian ports were bombed by British aircraft in a night and morning raid. The air ministry said German invasion preparations were targeted along with military sites in Germany and Holland. All British planes reportedly returned safely.
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London
Air Ministry
Germany
Holland
Secretary Hull Calls Sinking Of Refugee Ship Dastardly Act
Secretary Hull condemned the sinking of a British refugee ship as a most dastardly act. He noted 83 children were among those aboard the disaster and expressed firm national unity on the condemnation.
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Washington
Hull
Canada
British Reports No Damage From Bomb Near Cyprus
A British communiqué from headquarters says a bomb targeted Morphou Bay in the eastern Mediterranean near Cyprus but caused no damage. The report notes the operation occurred as Britain strengthens positions in the area.
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Morphou Bay
Cario
Egypt
Phou Bay
Cyprus
Britain
Mediterranean
Would Limit Term
Washington September 23 George W Robnett executive secretary of the Church League of America testified he had consulted church leaders who nearly unanimously favored limiting time a man can serve as president A letter from Senator Glass opposing a third term was added to the Senate sub committee record.
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Washington
George W. Robnett
Chicka
Church League of America
United States
Glass
D-Va
Senate
Roosevelt Backing Declared for Willkie Loss of Ground Noted
Edward J. Flynn national chairman said Roosevelt shares the view that Wendell Willkie has lost ground in his presidential campaign. He added the President is satisfied with the progress of the Democratic campaign.
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New York
Edward J. Flynn
Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Flynn
Recreation Parley Friday at Winchester Legion Building
The Winchester Recreation Committee will meet Friday at 8 30 p m on the second floor of the American Legion building North Loudoun Street. Wendell Barney chair says the goal is a permanent organization and officers to be elected Invitations have been extended to civic and fraternal groups including Lions Kiwanis Rotary Elks Junior Board of Trade Girls Athletic Association Civic League and others with public welcome to attend.
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Winchester Recreation Committee
American Legion
North Loudoun Street
Wendell Barney
Winchester
Lions
Kiwanis
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs
the Elks, Junior Board of Trade
Girls’ Athletic Association
The
Civic League
Sign Language and Noon Sign in Industrial District
Kansas City dispatch notes widespread signaling in the central industrial district with most switching occurring at noon. A public notice warns no parking on railroad tracks, especially between 11 A M and 1 P M.
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Kansas City
Unharmed Baby Marc de Tristan Jr Returns Home
In Hillsborough California the baby was found safe with his family after the abduction by Wilhelm Jakob protocos. Authorities say several people may have been involved and expect sensational revelations at the trial. Muhlenbroich, a 40 year old suspect, confessed to kidnapping.
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Hillsborough
Cailif
Marc de Tristan, Jr
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Wilhelm Jakob Protocos
Joy
Roar
Hollywood
Marc de ‘Tristan
Sef
C. M. Hirschey
Muhlenbroich
Marc Friday
el Dorado County
City Nears Traffic Safety Milestone in Winchester
George Jones reports August traffic data for Winchester showing 12 accidents, 5 injured, $827.50 property damage while noting 278 days without a fatal crash. The August 1939 figures were 11 accidents, 4 injured, $1,232 damage. year to date shows 58 accidents, no deaths, 26 injuries through Aug 21, 1940. Frederick County records 14 August accidents with 2 deaths and damaged property of $2.
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Winchester
George Jones
Jones
Frederick County
Defense Supply Bill Approved By Committee
The House appropriations committee approved a 267 million dollar defense supply bill for training defense workers and building airports. It includes 93 million for training, 80 million for airport construction, and 60 million in contract authorizations to be funded later.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Sam
Budget Bureau
Office of Education
National Youth Administration
Weather Bureau
Weather Service
Coast Guard
Glass Appointed Campaign Head for Roosevelt in Winchester
W. W. Glass was chosen to lead the Democratic campaign in Winchester for President Roosevelt’s reelection. The Executive Committee announced the appointment at its Saturday meeting. Noble Pierce serves as committee chairman. Campaign HQs and a special election committee will be disclosed later this week.
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Winchester
Roosevelt
W. W. Glass
Glass
Democratic Party
Noble Pierce
Henry Wallace
A. Willis Robertson
Jacob Garber
Havanne
Railroad freight car loadings rise in week to 56,262
Baltimore and Ohio reports 56,262 cars handled in the week ended September 21, up 1,853 from the prior week. Of the total, 36,565 were loaded on line and 19,697 were received from connections.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Timber Ridge peaches and Shenandoah bass boosts noted
Timber Ridge yields praised with Frank Johnson in West Virginia selling yellow and white free stone peaches at one dollar per bushel. More than 1,100 small mouth bass released in the Shenandoah river in Warren county. A Pennsylvanian man identified as B S Nelson, matching another’s image, visited Cy Mee at Kerns town. Winchester area reports a brief shower with no rainfall at the Research Laboratory.
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Timber Ridge
Frank Johnson
High View
West Virginia
Johnson
Shenandoah River
Warren County
Riverton
South River
Free
Aterlock
Monster Bomber Threat Looms Over London In New Nazi Raid
German forces unveiled a new four engined bomber as London endures air raids. King George VI addressed the empire detailing invasion threats while Londoners shelter as sirens warn. Berlin boasted tremendous fires in central London seen from the French coast.
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Berlin
London
Two Killed In Second Dover Arsenal Blast
Two workers were killed and 11 wounded at Picatinny arsenal in Dover New Jersey as crews dismantled fuses of World War shells. The blast follows a prior deadly incident at the Kenvil Hercules Powder plant on September 12.
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Dover
N. J
United States Army
Picatinny Arsenal
Kenvil
Hercules Powder Company
Picatinny
Elias Lawrence
Route 6
Rockaway
John E. Goodwin
Towaco
Col. A. S. Buyers
Arsenal
Buyers
King George VI Urges Courage as Bombs Fall on London
In a bomb scarred palace broadcast, King George VI told the empire there is much to encourage them as Nazi raids hit London. He announced a new gallantry award, the George Cross, and a wider George Medal, praising allied sacrifices and London’s frontline role in the Battle of Britain.
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George
London
Berlin
United States
Atlantic
Britain
Canada
East End
Hitler
High Command
Channel
Empire
British Press Association
George VI
England
Japan Marches Into Indo China
Secretary Hull stated the status quo in Indo China was being upset by Japanese forces entering the French colonial region. He said events are rapidly changing and confirmed U S disapproval while declining to discuss potential government measures.
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Hull
Washington
Indo-China
United States
Far Eastern
Japan
Japanese Move Into Indo China Amid Amicable Understanding
Tokyo reports a southward Japanese army and navy march into French Indo China following an amicable understanding with Hanoi officials. Some skirmishes occurred at Dongdang on the northern front as troops entered from China, but the advance is stated to be progressing smoothly.
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Tokyo
Hanoi
Indo-China
Dongdang
Kwangsi
Illness Fatal To Col Harper
Col Robert Newton Harper 79 banker and businessman died today at Georgetown Hospital. A Leesburg Virginia native, he organized and became president of the American National Bank in 1903 and led Harper and Company before its merger into District National Bank. He was Virginia Governor Montague staff colonel and served on Potomac Electric Power and other boards. He was a Democratic National Convention delegate in 1900 and served on the inauguration committee.
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Washington
Robert Newton Harper
Georgetown Hospital
Harper
Leesburg
American National Bank
Harper and Company
District National Bank
Montague
Virginia
Potomac Electric Power
Kansas City
Wilson
VFW Post 2123 to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
Post 2123 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 8 o clock this evening at their headquarters on North Loudoun Street.
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VFW
Veterans of Veterans of Foreign Wars
North
Loudoun Street
Daughter Born To Mrs Snite In Chicago Hospital
Mrs. Fred Snite Jr wife of the infantile paralysis victim reports the birth of a baby girl at Chicago Lying-In Hospital weighing 8 pounds 5 4 ounces by caesarean section. Mrs. Snite 26 has been in the hospital since September 11. Snite 30 has used an iron lung since 1936 in Peiping China and later gained hours out of the device with a chest covering apparatus. The couple married August 10 1939 in River Forest Illinois. Snite was born Teresa King of Dayton Ohio.
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Chicago
Fred Snite, Jr
Snite
Saite
Peiping
China
River Forest
Teressa * King
Dayton, O
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Baby Marc de Tristan, Jr
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