German Axis Leaders Sign 10 Year Pact Amid WWII Tensions
London dispatch reports Germany Italy and Japan forging a 10 year bloc to deter US intervention. German warplanes mount massive raids on Britain with at least 98 shot down by 5 p m as London endures a furious daylight and night assault across southeastern England. British defense heavy with long range artillery duels Dover strait air battles and substantial bombing of Le Havre Kiel and northwest Germany.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
Britain
Associated Press
London
England
Air Ministry
Dover Strait
Dover
French
Cap Gris Nez
le Havre
Kiel
Kiel Canal
Estate Sale Notice for Berryville 1941 Radios and Bicycle Shop
Sale of the W. H. Mesmer estate in Berryville Virginia scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. Auction includes 1941 Emerson radios and bicycles from Willts Bicycle and Radio Shop.
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W. H. Mesmer
Berryville
Emerson
Local Pastor Transferred to Roanoke Church
The Rev. William B. Obaugh, five years pastor of the Winchester Circuit United Brethren Church, is appointed pastor of the United Brethren Church at Roanoke effective immediately. His transfer, announced at the final Vir Tiger meeting, will take effect tomorrow with his first Roanoke sermon scheduled for Sunday morning.
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William B. Obaugh
Winchester
United Brethren Church
Roanoke
A . W. Vacerene
Young People’s Department
Mr. Obaugh
Henry Henry to Philadelphia for new Scout post
At Martinsburg West Virginia on Wednesday night the Shenandoah Area Council voted to relieve Dan Henry as executive and to appoint Henry as regional Scout office head in Philadelphia. Paul H Love noted staffing will expand and a local committee will pick a new area executive.
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Paul H. Love
Shenandoah Area Council
Martinsburg
W. Va
Dan Henry
Enery
Philadelphia
Love
Henry
Henry Covington, Jr
E. B. Cooper
Winchester
Fred D. Maphis
Strasburg
Jonathan Edwards
Woodstock
John Kern
M. H. Porterfield
Henry Sydnor
Charles
C. S. Hartman
John 8
Scully
Roanoke
Sta
Shenandoah
Tar
Lll
Postoffice At Abingdon Robbed Of Stamps And Cash
Abingdon Virginia authorities report the local postoffice was robbed last night. Thieves blasted open a wall safe and took between 1000 and 2000 dollars in stamps and cash. A larger amount remained untouched. A prior robbery at the same postoffice occurred eight years ago with 4200 dollars stolen.
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Abingdon
White Heath Peaches Pack Near Grimes
D K Russell reports peaches at a packing shed near Grimes on October 1 and 2.
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White Heath
Grimes
D. K. Russell
Food supply on Oahu limited to 24 days for civilians
Honolulu officials report a survey shows Oahu’s civilian food stock lasting 24 days if all supply lines fail. Warehouses hold 14 days, retailers seven days, homes three days, with potential to stretch to 38 days if livestock and crops are utilized. The island hosts Pearl Harbor Hickam Field and Schofield Barracks amid seven forts and 40 reservations.
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Honolulu
United States
Oahu Island
Charles 8. Crane
Oahu
Pearl Harbor
Hickam Field
Schofield Barracks
U. S
Army
Navy
Peery Seeks Six Year Single Presidency Amendment
Former Virginia governor George C. Peery urged a constitutional change to prohibit presidential reelection by proposing a six year term. He told a Senate judiciary sub committee that a non reelection bar would keep a president focused on duties and public welfare without future political pressure.
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Washington
George C. Peery
Virginia
Peery
Senate Judiciary
Virginian
Col Magruder Is Promoted In Historic General Officer Rise
President Roosevelt nominated 118 army officers for temporary major general and brigadier general rank. Brigadier General Jay L Benedict of West Point was elevated to major general to command a new army corps. Promoted colonels include Leonard T. Gerom of Petersburg Virginia and John Magruder of Woodstock Virginia, both tied to Washington assignments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Get
Khief
Ty-Eght
Fom
Jay L. Benedict
Military Academy
West Point
War Department
Leonard T. Gerom
Petersburg
Infantry School
Fort Benning
John Magruder
Woodstock
War Department General Staff
Axis alliance arrays vast war power
Washington reports the German Italian Japanese axis could field about 20 million soldiers and up to 35 000 war planes with fleets over 2 million tons. Land forces total roughly Germany 6 million Sean 7 5 million Japan 6 5 million. Air forces include Germany 25 000 planes Italy 6 000 Japan 4 000. Sea tonnage shows Germany 400 000 Italy 550 000 Japan 1 100 000.
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Washington
Germany
Japan
Italy
Glass appoints 45 Democrats to Winchester committee
Chairman W. W. Glass designates 45 citizens as members of the Democratic campaign committee for Winchester. Notables include Dr. C. R. Anderson, John M. , Q. H. Lewis, Jas. P. on, Noble C. Pierce, B. F. Arthur Jr., H. T. Goode, H. C. Sheetz Sr., J. H. Henry, P. J. Marshall, and many others. Charles H. Harper named treasurer of the committee.
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W. W. Glass
Winchester
Dr. C. R. Anderson
John M
Q. H. Lewis
Jas. P. On
We. A. Baker
Chas. H. Harper
Noble C. Pierce
B. F. Arthur, Jr
B. P. Harrison
Henry T. Goode
H. F. Byrd
H. C. Sheetz, Sr
J. H. Henry
P. J. Marshall
D. W. Ritenour
T. Russell Cather
A. Lee Coble
Salome Crisman
Fred Thomas
Taylor Barr
Walter Shade
Martin Wisecarver
Dorothy Green
H. H. Hable
L. C. Hollis
H. K. Benham
Blanche Noonan
C. P. McVivar
Maynard Wisecarver
Bomber lands safely at Eugene with crew of four
Four crew members and a Douglas bomber landed safely at Eugene Oregon last night according to Wright Field officials. The report notes the arrival as a routine recovery and provides no details on mission or cause for the landing.
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N. O
Eugene
Ore
Wright Field
Hull Affirms Longstanding Japan Axis Ties
Secretary Hull said the Japan German Italian alliance clarified a preexisting relationship the United States had already considered in policy. President Roosevelt avoided comment on the pact, noting no official word. Senate leaders urged rapid defense buildup, calling the alliance a grave duty for the U.S. to ready defenses.
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Washington
Hull
Japan
United States
Roosevelt
Recreation Group Convenes Tonight
The Recreation Planning Committee chaired by Wendell R. Barney meets at 8:30 PM in the American Legion Building clubroom on North Loudoun Street. Plans for a community recreation program and a permanent organization will be discussed with civic and fraternal groups invited to send representatives for audience input.
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Wendell R. Barney
American Legion
North Loudoun Street
Vnte General
Mr. Barney
Luftwaffe losses Decline Air War Over England
London air ministry says 122 German planes were shot down in today s continuous air battles over England. The tally reflects heavy Allied actions as raids continued through the day with counterstrikes across southern and eastern sectors.
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London
Air Ministry
England
German air raids continue on London with night attack
The German air force launched a night raid on London following daytime assaults. The air war intensified as darkness fell, with RAF defense and civilian measures in place across the capital.
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London
German raids drop 880000 pounds of bombs on Britain
German bombing planes dropped 880000 pounds of high explosives on southern England in night raids. Of this total 550000 pounds fell on London's lifelines. Attacks targeted Southampton, Liverpool and Birkenhead as well as London. a spokesman called it one of the severest raids yet.
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Berlin
England
London
Britain
Southampton
Liverpool
Birkhead
Bombs Hit African Bases as Rome Reports Attacks
The Italian high command said British bases in Africa and the Mediterranean were widely bombed. It also said the British air force retaliated with counter blows.
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Rome
Italian High Command
Africa
Mediterranean
British Planes In Air Battle Over Europe Claim 31 Shot Down
An informed source says 31 British planes were shot down in air combat during German raids on London and targets in France. The source also notes that 12 German planes are missing.
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Berlin
London
Middle
France
Japan Affirms No European War In Axis Pact
Tokyo spokesman Hachiro Suma said Japan’s new alliance with Germany and Italy does not imply entry into the European war. He emphasized no attack plans and that the pact aims to solidify common interests. Ottawa indicates Canada-US defense board will review the Rome-Berlin axis pact in Boston next week.
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Tokyo
Japan
Germany
Italy
Hachiro Suma
United States
Suma
Ottawa
Canada-United States Joint Defense Board
Boston
Pacific
German Italian Japanese alliance signals major world shift
In London on September 27 diplomats called the signing of the tripartite military pact the most momentous diplomatic development since the nonaggression pact between Germany and Russia. The arrangement was seen as aimed at diverting Allied American aid.
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London
Germany
Russia
United States
Pacific
Britain
Atlantic
Mediterranean
America
Cabinet
Fuehrer
Hitler
von Ribbentrop
Ciano
Saburo Kurusu
E. S.T
War mongers cited by German spokesman target United States groups
Berlin reports a German Italian Japanese alliance press conference identifies a so called war mongers group in the United States. The spokesman says he does not judge U S policy and explains the circles referred to are people lacking the spirit seen at the morning meeting at the Chancellery.
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Berlin
United States
Signing of Axis Pact Not Yet Announced in Moscow
Moscow reports no official reaction by late afternoon to the signing of the German Italian Japanese military pact. The public has not been informed of the agreement and details remain unavailable.
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Moscow
Rome Berlin Tokyo Pact Seen Aimed At U S
Informed sources commented on the Rome Berlin Tokyo pact saying one clause seems designed to intimidate the United States. They argued Japan was rushed into an arrangement that harms its undertakings and offers little benefit while serving propaganda value for Germany and Italy.
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London
United States
Japan
Germany
Italy
Something Fishy Says Hale Moore
Hale Moore of near Hayfield Virginia lost his wallet on September 3 in Warrenton containing sixty dollars receipts a state hunting and fishing license his drivers license and automobile registration. Sheriff Bywaters said investigators believe a Marshall High School envelope with a typed address suggests a student may have taken the purse.
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Hale Moore
Hayfield
Warrenton
Sheriff Bywaters
Marshall
Bywaters
Three Nations Forge Axis Pledge For Global War Defense
Germany Italy and Japan formed a 10 year military and economic pact pledging aid against any attacker in Europe or Asia. The Rome Berlin Tokyo alliance aims to create a new order with Japan leading East Asia and Germany and Italy Europe. The agreement vows joint consultations and a united front against U.S. interference, signaling a two front possibility for America.
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Ouis P. Lochne
Berlin
Germany
Italy
Japan
China
United States
Adolf Hitler
Greater East Asia
German
Europe
Russia
U.S.S
Beete
U. S
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