Final Action On Revised Bill Taxing Profits
Congress moves a one billion dollar excess profits tax bill to the top of the calendar after a joint committee redrafted to lift the corporate income tax to 24 percent. The plan would apply to 1940 corporate income with deductions for defense facility costs and waivers on warship profits, aiming to raise over 500 million in 1941.
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Washington
Congress
Senate House
Senate
House
Harrison
Roosevelt
Colin F. Stam
Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Umpires Chosen for Ball Classic World Series
Commissioner Landis announced NL umpires Bill Klein and E Lee Ballanfant to work the World Series starting in Cincinnati Wednesday. Will Harriage named Emmett Ormsby and Steve Basile as AL umpires for the classic with William Grieve as alternate.
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Chicago
Kenesaw M. Landis
Bill Klein
E. Lee Ballanfant
Cincinnati
Emmett Ormsby
Steve Basile
Will Harriage
William Grieve
Local 4-H Club displays champion baby beeves tomorrow
MA WINCHESTER invites readers to inspect Clarke and Warren 4-H Club champion baby beeves at the local livestock yards tomorrow at 10 am. Weather drew thousands to highways yesterday, but cooler scenes await as maples redden on uplands and hikers seek scenic trails.
President Roosevelt tours Maryland ordnance plants and Aberdeen tests
President Roosevelt inspected the Aberdeen proving ground and the Martin plant near Baltimore to review army ordnance, tanks, bombs, and anti aircraft weapons. He praised standardized production and noted rapid progress across defense projects during an all day tour.
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Douglas Cornelll
Baltimore
Roosevelt
America
Army
Ordnance Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
Martin Aircraft
Big Martin
Douglas B. Cornell
Maryland
August Traffic Deaths Startle Nation Shows Jump in August
The National Safety Council reports 3,220 traffic deaths in August 1940, an 18 percent rise from August last year and the largest month-to-month increase since March 1937. Only very large cities beat the national uptick, while most states saw declines or no change.
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Chicago
The
National Safety Council
Council
Volunteers Sought as Registrars on Registration Day
A call for volunteers to serve as registrars on October 16 was announced. About 1700 to 2000 people will be registered in Winchester and slightly more in Frederick County. J Vittor Arthur, secretary of the Electoral Board, said 10 minutes are needed per person, with 7 am to 9 pm hours. Registrars serve without compensation under federal order.
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Winchester
Frederick County
J. Vittor Arthur
Electoral Board
Harry Copenhaver
Richmond
Congress
United States
Charles Harper
Five Army Air Corpsmen Hurt Near West Point Crash
Five air corps fliers from the 97th Observation Squadron were injured when their amphibian plane dragged a wing during takeoff and crashed into the Hudson River near the U S Military Academy. One man suffered a severe back injury while the others had minor cuts and bruises. a crash boat rescued them after 30 minutes in the water.
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West Point
N. Y
Army Air Corps
Hudson River
U. S. Military Academy
97Th
Mitchel Field
Long Island
McClellan F. Stankard
B. C. Rose
Joseph E
J. M. Weikert
Air Corps
Hudson
Larger Issues Being Considered at Hanoi Talks
Report from Hanoi notes French and Japanese emissaries discussed larger issues tied to military facilities for Japan in northern Indo China. Sources say talks focused on a prisoner issue with 40 to 60 wounded and many French prisoners held in Tonkin since the seizure of Langson on September.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Lagson
Tonkin
Virginia airports named in nation wide defense plan
An Associated Press outline lists Virginia sites for a nationwide airport program including Winchester with 307 109 dollars. Total Virginia allotments reach 16 038 707 with a proposed 30 million cash and 50 million contract authorizations for the project. Civil Aeronautics Administrator Col D H Connelly told the House Appropriations Committee the effort aims to ensure a nationwide system for national defense and training. Other Shenandoah Valley towns receive funds: Front Royal 57 000 Harrisonburg 548 500 Leesburg 82 000 Manassas 87 000 New Market 85 000 Shenandoah 112 000 Staunton 543 500 Warrenton 77 000 Woodstock 114 000.
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Northern
Virginia
Winchester
Associated Press
Congress
D. H. Connelly
Civil Aeronautics
House Appropriations Committee
Army, Navy
CAA
Pevarers
Vira
Connelly
Shenandoah Valley
Front Royal
Harrisonburg
Leesburg
Manassas
New Market
Shenandoah
Staunton
Warrenton
Woodstock
Willkie Seeks Indiana Support From Notre Dame Visit
Willkie tells Notre Dame audience that many capable Americans could run federal affairs and warns against a single indispensable man in the presidency. He hails Notre Dame's work on synthetic rubber and thanks supporters as he tours Indiana before a rally in an area with big industry. He also met with Pennsylvanians Joseph Pew Jr. and Jay Cooke during a five hour pre tour conference.
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Willkie
Detroit
Wendell L. Willkie
South Bend
Ind
Washington
Indiana
St. Mary’s College
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Father Nieuwland
University
Theodore F. Koop
Joseph N. Pew, Jr
Pennsylvania
Wendell SE. Willkie
Pew
Jay Cooke
New York
Syracuse
N. Y
One Man Hurt In Triple Collision Near Route 50
A Washington DC resident, B W Mattson aged 49, suffered a fractured left arm in a three car crash two miles east of here on Route 50. He was listed in good condition at Memorial Hospital with no other serious injuries reported. State troopers investigated.
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B. W. Mattson
Washington, D. C
Here
Mattson
Memorial Hospital
Berryville
Opequon
Harry Melvin
Charles Lee Wilkeson
Public sale of bank stock listed for October 5 1940
Public sale of bank stock to be held Saturday October 5 1940 at 11 A M in front of the County Court House. Stocks include 8 shares Farmers and Merchants Bank 25 shares Western Frederick Bank 5 shares Middletown State Bank 52 shares Union Bank 115 shares Commercial and Savings Bank. Terms: Cash. Herbert S Larrick Executor of Emily R Ward deceased.
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County Court House
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Western Frederick Bank
Middletown State Bank
Union Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
Herbert S. Larrick
Emily R. Ward
Truck Drivers Threaten Walkout Over Wage Dispute
Local Union No. 453 Teamsters and three transfer firms held talks to renew a contract. If no agreement is reached by midnight, about 175 workers may strike, including 100 drivers and warehouse staff. Drivers seek 10 to 30 percent pay increases. current wages average $35 weekly for long distance drivers and $20 for warehouse and city drivers.
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Novick
Spottswood
Richmond
Pittsburgh
Abe Novick
Novick Transfer Company
Baby Beeves To Be Exhibited At Winchester Market
Blue ribbon beeves from Clarke and Warren counties, winners at Virginia State Fair, will be shown at Winchester Livestock Market on North Kent Street tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. Auction starts at 12 noon with chain-store bidders expected. Exhibitors include David Childs John Wolfe Charles Clevenger Billy Lewin Lucille Fenton Cecil Wolfe Donald Levi Anne Fish pan Clarke County agent notes a goal to promote high quality livestock among local farmers.
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Clarke
Warren
Winchester
North Kent Street
Angus
David Childs
John Wolfe
Charles Clevenger
Billy Lewin
Lucille Fenton
Cecil Wolfe
Donald Levi
Anne Fishpan
Nancy Wolfe
Riley Loy
C. C. Funkhouser
Clarke County
No More Polio Ends Clarke School Closure Return
Berryville Battletown and Longmarsh students return to classrooms after closure since September 19 due to infantile paralysis scare following 12 year old Rixey Moore’s death. No other cases found. health officer Dr A P Osborne thanks parents and pupils for observance of quarantine.
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Board of Health
Rixey Moore
Rixey
Joseph Moore
A. P. Osborne
Widening of War Seen By Soviet Press
The Pravda editorial argues the new Axis pact signals a broader war and new spheres of influence. It claims Russia remains neutral yet notes increasing U S British military collaboration and potential Allied involvement.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Pravda
United States
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Russia
Germany
England
Europe
Africa
China
East
Japan
Italy
Deer hunter bags buck in mossy bed surprise
Sam Wesson, after a fruitless deer hunt near Bishop, Calif., found a big buck asleep on a bed of moss. He shot and killed the deer as it lay ready to be harvested, ending his trek with an empty haul and a ready-to-go hunt story.
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Bishop
Calif
Sam Wesson
Wesson
US Sailor Detained and Beaten by Japanese Officers in Shanghai
A sailor from the US cruiser Augusta was detained by Japanese gendarmes on the Whangpoo waterfront and allegedly beaten at headquarters for two hours before warship officers secured his release. He required medical treatment for facial and body injuries after the incident in Shanghai.
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Shanghai
U. S
Augusta
Whangpoo
Yellow Sea
Tsingtao
Names Chairmen of Committees for Winchester Recreation Board
Garland R. Quarles announced the chairmen of the Winchester Recreation Association permanent committees for its first year. Named are Wendell R. Barney finance Ray Garbranbrand program Harry F Byrd Jr publicity Tom Baldridge PR George T Barnsley indoor Ryland Conner outdoor and J Pinckney Arthur building. Executives to set member lists this week.
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Garland R. Quarles
Winchester Recreation Association
Wendell R. Barney
Ray Garrabrandt
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Tom Baldridge
George T. Barnsley
Ryland Conner
J. Pinckney Arthur
Quarles
Association
Mr. Quarles
C. D. Grim D. L. Weems
W. N. Page
A. Lee Coble
C. Ridgely White
British Start Many Big Fires in Germany
London reports a chain of fierce fires in factories supplying Germany’s war machine after RAF bombers raided coastlines and inland targets for nearly three hours. The air ministry noted explosions visible sixty miles away at an oil refinery and Braunkohle Bengin A. G. plant about 200 miles inland from the front.
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London
Germany
Air Ministry
RAF
Pires
Madgeburg
Bomber Command
Braunkohlen Bengin
Conscripts To Use Old Outfits This Winter
The army will issue about 50 000 overcoats and large stocks of melton breeches and leggings from World War era to make up a shortage while awaiting new uniforms. Officials say every soldier will receive at least one regulation outfit for parade and furloughs as planners, quartermaster personnel, and soldiers press for speed in procurement. The total clothing bill for the year 1940–41 is projected to exceed 300 million dollars with initial equipment costing about 100 dollars.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
Quartermaster Corps
Hitler Seen Approaching Great Gamble
Berlin reports say German Junkers bombed Hastings airport knocking out hangars and runways. Berlin hints at gas warfare while London eyes October crisis and a possible Gibraltar operation to trap the British fleet. Gas mask distribution urged as new diplomatic moves surface with Ribben trop to Moscow.
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Berlin
London
Britain
Rock
Gibraltar
England
Lord Beaverbrook
London Daily Express
Adolf Hitler
Mediterranean
English Channel
Fuehrer
Tokyo
Russia
Spain
Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Moscow
Minister Dr McMurray Plans Winchester Residence After Retirement
The Rev Joseph A McMurray D D a Southern Presbyterian minister of over 50 years will reside in Winchester after October 1 following retirement from pulpit work He has led the Presbyterian Church at Falling Waters West Virginia for many years and has served as stated clerk of Winchester Presbytery and the Synod of Virginia Previously he pastored Woodstock Virginia Church and he and Mrs McMurray are well known in the Shenandoah Valley
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Joseph A. McMurray
Southern Presbyterian Church
Winchester
McMurray
Presbyterian Church
Falling Waters
W. Va
Synod of Virginia
Woodstock
White Heath Peaches Packing Shed Notice
D K Russell lists peaches at the packing shed near Grimes on October 1 and 2 with sale details.
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White Heath
Grimes
D. K. Russell
Safe Investment Buy W. L. Kuhn Properties on Loudoun Street
Advertisement for a nine room brick building at 137 South Loudoun Street with a 200 foot lot extending to a public alley and an adjoining Cork Street lot. Describes prime business location with multiple buildings and frontages. Date reference 9-28.
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W. L. Kuhn
Loudoun Street
Public Ag
Cork Street
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Potomac River
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Herbert R. O'Conor
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National Defense Commission
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Army Chief of Ordnance
J. R. Rose
the Providing
Army Air
Military Academy
Joseph Pew
Clarke Cornfield
de Battletown
Longmarsh Ae Pas
of Recreation Association
Axis
Bulletin
Junkers
Hastings
Express
Dr. McMurray
City
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