Gale From Gulf Blasts Houston Then Moves Inland
A capricious hurricane struck Houston causing three deaths and millions in damage. Officials reported one million in Houston losses, rice crop damage near 1.7 million, and widespread destruction. The storm weakened from 60 to 77 mph as it moved toward Natchitoches and Shreveport, with coastal tides and evacuations noted.
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Houston
Tex
Louisiana
Texas
Natchitoches
Shreveport
Gulf
Matagorda Bay
Weather Bureau
Galveston
Morgan City
Corporus Christi
Louisiana Line
Bayshore
Galveston Bay
Camp Hulen
Union Station
Aluminum Scrap Falls Short of National Goal
The United States reported 11,835,139 pounds of aluminum scrap collected in a campaign from July 21 to 29. Officials said this total equates to aluminum for about 1,900 fighter planes or 350 four motor bombers, but fell short of the 15 to 20 million pound target. The net aluminum yield was about 7 million pounds with the rest being iron and steel. Most scrap has been allocated to smelters with defense preference ratings. Proceeds went to the treasury, though exact receipts were not disclosed.
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Washington
Defense
Terrific Alcohol Blast in France Reported
Vichy radio quoted CBS saying a terrible explosion at the Bordeaux alcohol plant caused several million francs in damage. All kettles exploded and part of the factory buildings crumbled, according to the broadcast.
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France
New York
Vichy Radio
Bordeaux
CBS
Change Time At Midnight September 28
The star reports a revised time schedule effective at nine tonight pending final authority. Affected regions switch to Eastern Standard Time beginning Sunday September.
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Star
Public Sale Announcement for Real Estate and Personal Property
Public sale scheduled Saturday September 27 at 10 a m. Includes real estate and personal property. Located along Royal Road area with numbered plots 9 1 13 20 22 28 24 25 26 and other items.
Committees Named By Virginia United Brethren Conference
The Virginia United Brethren Conference adopted its committee structure at Winchester United Brethren Church after a nominating committee report. Rev. J. Paul Gruver elected to a second term as conference superintendent.
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Virginia
United Brethren Conference
J. Paul Gruver
Hollis Defends Police Action In Disbanding Meet
Chief of Police C W Hollis rejects claims that officers and State Trooper B E Williams used intimidation regarding a meeting near the Winchester Woolen Company. A telegram from A F L representative H B Douglas to Col M S Battle questioned the force's actions and noted protests from Douglas and Price. Capt E J Mc Dermott of the State Police was in Winchester to review the incident.
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C. W. Hollis
H. B. Douglas
American Federation of Labor
Winchester Woolen Company
Col. M. 8. Battle
B. E. Williams
Douglas
Hollis
Troooper
Williams
Price
E. J. McDermott
State Police
Winchester
Germany defends sinking of Pink Star under international law
German sources said President Roosevelt exaggerated the incident as a violation, asserting the ship Pink Star armed, convoyed, and flying Panama’s flag. They argued joining an enemy convoy makes one part of the enemy, and that England is the pirate in the Atlantic affair.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Germany
Panama
United States
Atlan
Cape Farewell
Greenland
England
Stockholders To Receive Dividend At George Washington Hotel
The board of the George Washington Hotel Corporation announced a 3 percent dividend on outstanding preferred stock of 207 900 payable October 1 to stockholders of record. The annual report notes reduced mortgage debt, total indebtedness of 264 300, and book surplus of 32 665. Directors elected for 1941 include Eugene B Cooper Ansel B Solenberger H D Puller and R Gray Williams.
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George Washington Hotel Cortion
Jack
George Washington
Jack Hotel
Williams
R. Grayams
George Washington Hotel Corporation
George Washington Hotel
Eugene B. Cooper
Ansel B. Solenberger
H. D. Puller
R. Gray Williams
J. W. Rosenberger
Stewart Bell
Clifford D. Grim
Fred L. Glaize
J. W. Arthur
W. Nelson Page
Eugene Weisz
Release Of Many Ships Discussed By Seafarers Union
The Seafarers' International Union urged membership meetings to discuss releasing 25 strike bound ships. A union leader called the plan sensible. New York local first approved Roosevelt’s request to return to work, with a condition that New York harbor crews not board ships until 13 other locals agree to the government proposal to resume work during negotiations.
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New York
Drought Cancels Bath Time at Mt Holyoke Students
Mt Holyoke College bans tub baths and showers to save water during a drought. Harvard men offer help with their soap slogans while President Ham urges frugality and warns that water should be treated like gold. The Crimson notes the girls plight and jokes about Yale men and soap ads.
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South Hadley
Mass
Mt. Holyoke College
Harvard
Roswell G. Ham
Ham
The
Crimson
Mt. Holyoke
Yale
Beedregor Is Stricken At Berryville
Dr G G Sydnor longtime pastor at Charles Town W Va is stricken with paralysis during the Winchester Presbytery business session in Berryville Va He was hospitalized in critical condition by afternoon and remains unconscious at 2 30 oclock The 78 year old minister had served over 50 years in active ministry and his illness draws sorrow across the Presbytery Numerous named relatives and colleagues are noted including Henry Sydnor superintendent of Jefferson County schools Granville Sydnor at Martinsburg and Charles Sydnor of Duke University The session reported various pastoral and administrative actions and a defense committee was formed with devotionals planned for fall at Capon Bridge and other appointments including licensing Paul E Bailey for ministry.
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Star
Berryville
Winchester
G. G. Sydnor
Charles Town
W. Va
Sydnor
Charles Town General Hospital
Synod
Virginia Synod
Rome
Snyder
Henry Sydnor
Jefferson County
Granville
Martinsburg
Charles Sydnor
Duke University
Durham
N. C
James Sydnor
Richmond
Hugh McCormick
Frederick, Md
C. S. Lewis
Julian Owen
Falling Waters
J. L. Rogers
R. F. Brown
Piedmont
Asheville
Dumont Clarke
J. S. Scully
R. 8. Wilson
General Assembly
Montreat
Allen Jones
Moorefield
Defense Service Committee
John McLaughlin
Shepherdstown
Capon Bridge
Jonathan Edwards
Fort Eustis
Ellsworth Orndorff
Albin
Paul E. Bailey
No Relief In Sight For Local Gasoline Dealers
Local gasoline dealers report no relief from restrictions as harvest season nears. John W. Frey urges dealers to file by supplier, monthly purchases since 1940, supplier names, and delivery restrictions to commercial vehicles. Washington reports hint at steps to prevent stations from closing. Dealers fear closures before month end amid wartime rationing.
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John W. Frey
Winchester
Frey
the Star Today
Washington
Ickes
Great Food Pool Proposed for Europe Postwar Aid
Britain proposed a vast food reserves pool to supply Europe in the postwar emergency, with U S consultation. Foreign Secretary Eden read United States Ambassador Winant’s statement on U S interest and pledge to stay informed. Eden said U S cooperation would be sought before concrete plans, aiming to coordinate stocks and marketing of wheat and cotton.
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London
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Council of Allied Governments
Anthony Eden
Council
John G. Winant
U. S
Eden
Wisant
Winant
British Dominions
Inter-Allied Council
Britain
Dominions
Call for U S Farmers to Grow Big Crops for England and Defense
Secretary Wickard urged American farmers to increase output to aid England against Hitler and meet U S demand. He suggested farm workers seek deferments under the selective service act, saying many should serve in overalls rather than khaki. He spoke at an agricultural mobilization conference with officials from northeastern states.
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New York
Wickard
England
Hitler
United States
San Francisco
Chicago
Echols Brothers Low Bid on Route 50 Project
Echols Brothers Inc submitted the low bid of 147308.82 yesterday for surfacing 9.1 miles of U S Route 50 from 3.2 miles east of Winchester to the Shenandoah river. The Asphalt Products Co of Washington bid 15690 for 4000 tons of asphalt concrete for Route 7 in Clarke county.
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Echols Brothers, Inc
Winchester
Shenandoah River
Asphalt Products Company
Washington
Clarke County
West Virginia House Speaker Convicted in Payroll Padding Case
Charleston WV September 24 Speaker Malcolm Arnold of the West Virginia House of Delegates was convicted as an accessory to padding the 1941 legislative payroll. He received an immediate sentence of one to ten years in prison after a seven hour jury deliberation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Malcolm Arnold
West Virginia House of Delegates
Missing Child Sparks CCC Search Near New Market
Forty CCC boys from Camp Roosevelt join Shenandoah county authorities in a large scale hunt for 2 year old Edward Burroughs missing since yesterday from his grandmother's home near Massanutten Mountain. Bloodhounds failed to locate the trail as volunteers combed the area around the Mountain View Inn and the Burroughs yard. The child is the son of Lieut and Mrs Sherman V Burroughs and the family is linked to Jehovah's Witnesses. The sheriff ordered continued searches into the afternoon.
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New Market
Edward Burroughs
Lillian Burroughs
Massanutten Mountain
Shenandoah County
CCC
Camp Roosevelt
C. T. Saunders
Mountain View Inn
Burroughs
Sherman V. Burroughs
Roanoke
A. P. Hill
Caroline County
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses
Carl Gochenour
Five year old Allen Pugh struck by car on Cork Street
Five year old Allen Pugh of 217 Shawnee Avenue escaped with minor injuries after running into a car driven by Lester Arnold Jr. on East Cork Street yesterday evening. He suffered a head cut, shock, and bruises but was listed in satisfactory condition at home.
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Allen Pugh
Wayne Pugh
Shawnee Avenue
Cork Street
Lester Arnold, Jr
Arnold
Parkway
Morgenthau urges government price controls for farms
Secretary Morgenthau urged applying federal controls to farm prices along with other prices. Speaking to the House Banking Committee, he called the farm price exemption a major defect and urged removing the inflexibility to combat inflation and protect living standards and farmers.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
House Banking Committee
Treasury
Argentine Air Fields Occupied by Armed Force
Regular army troops completed the occupation of all military air ports in Argentina after arresting several young aviation officers in swift moves amid fears of a government uprising. Officials declined comment while excitement mounted in the Chamber of Deputies and reports tied the action to a congressional probe of Nazi activities.
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Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputies
Argentina
Leggett's Department Store Opens in Winchester Today
Leggett's Department Store Inc. opens a Winchester outlet drawing over 2,000 visitors by early afternoon. Managed by R. S. Jordan, the new addition to the chain of 32 stores spans Virginia and North Carolina. Attending officials include H. G. Leggett, T. A. Grant, G. L. Krump, J. L. Jordan, D. Hott, and O. Muse, with each visitor given a rose bud.
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Leggett’s Department Store, Inc
Winchester
R. S. Jordan
Newport News
Virginia
North Carolina
Leggett
H. G. Leggett
Lynchburg
T. A. Grant
Staunton
G. L. Krump
Lynday J
Notice for Berkeley Springs Mineral Water Distributor
Advertising notice for the genuine Berkeley Springs Mineral Water product. Phone contact listed for M. P. Michael as sole distributor with telephone line 9 18 19 20 24 1p 41.
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Berkeley Springs
M. P. Michael
Defenders of Leningrad In New Positions
Sofia reports Bulgaria has no intention to enter the war on the Soviet side and seeks to preserve relations with Moscow. Moscow dispatches describe Red Star coverage of renewed battles near Leningrad and Kiev with heavy German losses and continued Soviet resistance. British air forces began operations on the eastern front with patrols and dogfights.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Russia
Moscow
Peter Garbrovsky
Murmansk
Marmansk
Arctic
Red Star
Leningrad
Semeon Budyonny
Ukraine
Kiev
Air Ministry
London
Try
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Woolen Workers Vote for AFL Affiliate at Winchester Mill
Employees of the Winchester Woolen Company voted 85 to 66 in favor of forming a union as an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor. The vote followed afternoon balloting among workers at the plant.
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Winchester Woolen Company
Sceniry © Textile
American Federation of Labor
Bingo Event and Property Sale Notice
PLAY BINGO at F. 63 E. Home 211 N. Loudoun street every Wednesday 8 D. Mm. Kern Street property of C W Hardy Proper No 23 to be sold cash at noon Saturday in front of Court House.
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N. Loudoun Street
C. W. Hardy
Kern St
Court House
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Beedregor Is
Winchester Presbytery
Echols Brothers
West Va
Assembly
E. W. Opie
116Th Infantry
A. P. Hill Military Reservation
Lawrence C.hollis
116Th
Gocenour
Leggett’s Department
Gabrovsky
Woolen Workers For Organization
Moling & Cather’s
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
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