Tin and Rubber Dependence Tension in Far East and Europe
The piece notes U.S. vulnerability due to reliance on tin from Bolivia and Southeast Asia and rubber largely from the Far East. It cites cartels and estimates Bolivia could supply 60 percent of tin needs, while rubber could be synthesized domestically if imports fail, though at the cost of hundreds of millions for plant construction.
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Europe
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Siam
U. S
America
Washington
United States
Not Really Last Billion It Had To Come Sooner Or Later
The United States Treasury nears its final billion in borrowing capacity. Public debt recently surpassed 44 billion dollars, with only one billion left for non defense purposes. Congress allowed a 4 billion defense-only borrowing option, none yet issued.
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United States Treasury
Treasury
Congress
Seven States Withhold Votes From Soldiers
National Guardsmen or other citizens who may be in military service by November will be unable to vote in six states under present laws if they are outside the state on election day. Texans in the army navy or marines but not the National Guard and reserves are completely disfranchised by their state. The six states with no absentee voting provisions are Kentucky Mississippi New Mexico South Carolina.
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National Guard
Kentucky
Mississippi
New Mexico
South Carolina
Soldier voting rules in Florida Louisiana and others
Florida allows soldiers and sailors home voting from 15 to 3 days before election day, while Louisiana permits 10 to 2 days ahead. New Mexico has a constitutional provision not yet enacted. About one third of states allow absentee registration for service members. others have special provisions. Early history saw broad disenfranchisement of military voters.
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Florida
Louisiana
New Mexico
Editorial on kidnapping law and public safety in Lynchburg
The rescued baby shows courage by private citizens while officials compromised by ransom talks. The piece argues law must refuse ransom and pursue capture and punishment to deter kidnapping, warning that any leniency invites crime and endangers all children. It stresses the need for a strict legal stance to end kidnapping.
Facial neuralgia and its treatments described by Dr Clendening
The article explores facial neuralgia, its link to arteries and brain centers, and remedies including trichloroethylene gas and potential Gasserian ganglion removal. It notes the condition can subside spontaneously and emphasizes thorough medical evaluation of teeth and systemic health.
If You Cannot Read or Write in a Draft Questionnaire
Paragraph three urges if you cannot read or write to contact your local board for advisory help to complete the form. It notes advisory boards are free, but if none exist the registrant must still fill out the questionnaire, a situation likened to an incomprehensible tax form.
Fauquier Boys Go On Trial For Tar And Feather Act
Three socially prominent Fauquier county boys face trial in Warrenton over a tar and feather attack on Igor Cassini. Miss Virginia Baker becomes engaged to marry Dr. John Heck of Baltimore. Local citizens' delegation visits Gen. Gardner Waller about armory funds for Winchester.
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Warrenton
Igor Cassini
Virginia Baker
John Heck
Baltimore
Gen
Gardner Waller
Winchester
Legion backs immediate soldier bonus in national convention
The American Legion reaffirms support for prompt payment of the soldier's bonus at its national convention. The League of Nations warns Mussolini delegates that sanctions against Italy await action over Ethiopia. Jack Hayley and Ed Goss meet at the Club in the Byrd trophy finals.
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Ethiopia
League of Nations
Mussolini
Jack Hayley
Ed Goss
City liquor cases levy 658 dollars in fines and costs
Ten years ago fines and costs totaling 658 dollars are assessed in liquor cases in court here. President Fred L. Glaize of the city council announces committee structure. Over 150 members of the Potomac Edison Company gather here for their second annual sales meeting.
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Fred L. Glaize
Potomac Edison Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad inspected by officials crowd at Athens
Twenty five years ago high officials conduct an annual inspection of the Cumberland Valley Railroad as branches wonder who will win the prize. Great crowds gather in Athens for demonstrations in support of the Allies war effort. Alfred Kerfoot and his mother are injured when George Lev incidentally swipes his buggy.
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Athens
Alfred Kerfoot
George
Confederate general addresses Turner Ashby Camp veterans
Forty years ago General Fitzhugh Lee spoke to the Turner Ashby Camp veterans in town. Local youths Hunter Seabright and Robert Forney were among the small number serving in the U. S. Army in China. Miller Supply Co touts a new acetylene lighting system promising brighter light than gas or electricity.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Turner Ashby
Hunter Seabright
Robert Forney
U. S. Army
China
Miller Supply Co
Left handed presidents and ancient counting rods explained
Answers to reader questions cover topics from which president was left handed to the meaning of passing under the rod in Leviticus, the size of San Bernardino County, anti aircraft shell fragments, Grasshopper Glacier in Montana, and the Swiss Guards at the Vatican.
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Jerusalem
Quiz on Kings, Teas, and Hidden Facts
Answers are on page 2. King Haakon ruled Norway. Tripe comes from cattle. A John Hancock is a signature. Poet Laureate is unclear from fragment. Bonneville location unknown. There are 12 pence in a shilling. Helium was detected in the solar spectrum before on earth. The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue. An instrument that sees minute objects is a microscope. Two presidents born posthumously are John Adams and Chester Arthur.
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Belgium
John Hancock
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Colossus
Rhodes
United States
Invite as noun vs invitation debate circulates today
A discussion highlights correct usage of invite as a noun versus invitation. Language experts note that invite is informal but widely understood, while invitation remains the formal term preferred in writing and formal communication.
Help Kernstown School Seek Usable Equipment for Classrooms
A Kernstown Virginia teacher appeals to Winchester Star readers to donate or repurpose surplus household items for schools. She cites hot lunch needs, lack of victrolas pianos books and furniture, and urges a public campaign to refurbish classrooms with donated dishes utensils rugs and fixtures from homes and attics.
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Winchester Star
Virginia
Secret stash reveals incipient plot in the Greek archipelago
Gun enters Trent’s office to steal keys and investigates ledgers and drawers. He discovers explosives quantities, incendiaries, arms, and code books tied to a fascist or criminal operation. He finds coded correspondence and Greek connections, signaling a broader money driven plot revealed in his silent pursuit.
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Trent
War Office
W. O
A. F
Gun Uad
Germany
Britain
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