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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1940
Page
3
Two German generals an admiral a naval captain and a photographer swam 200 yards through oil slick water to shore after their cruiser was sunk by Norwegian guns. They refused to surrender held a staff conference decided to destroy the film and were aided by Norwegian soldiers then traveled to Oslo by taxi.
Robert E. Lohman a longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad special representative in the passenger department died at his Baltimore home aged 63. A native of Frederick he is survived by his widow five sisters and one brother.
In Pittsburgh on April 13, more than 500 children calmly evacuated Letsche elementary school as a fire swept the three story brick building. Believing it a drill, the pupils left the structure in about three minutes while anxious mothers watched from the street.
Washington on April 13 reports Treasury receipts totaled 8.19 million dollars while outlays ran 21.62 million. Net balance stood at 2.403 billion dollars.
Ottawa states Canada will not meddle in United States affairs and rejects any policy that undermines the neighborly understanding with the United States. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of respecting U S positions during the current war and cautioned against actions that could harm friendship.
President Roosevelt said the Federal Communications Commission is studying television to prevent monopolistic control. He cited a Thursday meeting with FCC Chairman James Lawrence Fly and noted the agency will proceed slowly to ensure the new art enjoys competition like radio and automobile industries.
President Roosevelt says Civil Aeronautics Authority and Air Safety Board will continue work as before under the Commerce Department after a reorganization. The Air Safety Board is abolished and the CAA moves to Hopkins's department, with some top salaries cut. Senator McCarran vows to fight the plan unless Congress disapproves within 60 days.
The Marmactide of the Moore McCormick Line, 1,000 miles at sea en route to Bergen Norway when hostilities broke out in Scandinavia, has returned to port. The ship carried a mixed cargo of freight but no passengers. No one was allowed on the pier.
Washington April 13. The Senate approved finally and sent to the White House a bill for reapportionment of the 435 House seats based on the 1940 census. The measure passed the House yesterday after excluding aliens from apportionment was omitted. The Senate earlier passed similar legislation and today approved minor House amendments without dissent.
Berlin reports German communique says warplanes severely damaged a British aircraft carrier and a cruiser 125 miles off the Norwegian coast. It claims light British naval units were repulsed while trying to enter Trondheim Fjord and that British air raids on Trondheim and Stavanger were beaten off with one Vickers Wellington bomber shot down.
A historical overview of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival tracing its 1924 origin to plans for the 1930 observance. It notes new participation from Maryland and Pennsylvania fruit districts, praise for local financial support, and that dates were set for April 24-25 with preparations in the home stretch.
Public hearing May 13 1940 in Supervisors Room for taxpayers to approve or disapprove the levy under the General County Fund School levy and road levy for Back Creek District. Receipts show General County levy 0.50 per $100 with various revenue sources totaling 46 765.00. expenditures enumerate Administration Justice Public Welfare and related costs. balance and allocations to funds listed. attest by Clerk J W Baker and Chairman H Rosenberger.
Berlin reports quote a German commentator linking Britain’s Denmark occupation to a mid Atlantic base for aiding a possible British government escape. The commentator also warns that Britain may seize Iceland as part of broader wartime maneuvering.
Albany Georgia April 13 Twenty four hunting dogs male in white ties and suits and the females in evening gowns attended the southern premiere of The Biscuit Eater many of them appeared in limousines and shared buffet tables then barked and howled as the film unfolded the story follows a woe begone dog that finally makes good set in South Georgia woods fields streams and estates
Announcement from William E. Carson of Riverton as chairman of the Seventh District Democratic State Central Committee states that the district will nominate Congress candidates by the legalized primary and that all candidates must comply with the statute provisions.
Washington reports a new planting season as 9,000,000 American farmers face harvest uncertainty. Prospects are shaded by drought fears in the Midwest and low soil moisture, with hope for better home markets but weaker foreign sales. Early 1940 farm income shows modest gains and prices, though hogs remain weak.
In Los Angeles April 7 actress Joah Crawford denies planning marriage soon amid questions about a rumored New York romance. She hints at a New York trip for a vacation and notes a gold anklet from a mysterious eastern admirer.
The notice lists church events with times for Sunday School 9.30 a m worship 11 a m young people 6 30 p m song service 7 30 p m evening worship 8 o clock and Thursday prayer meeting 5 30 p m.
Bi pastor leads Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church with 9 45 a m church school 11 a m morning worship and sermon 7 p m Rho Beta and Sigma Pi D I R events listed
The Agriculture Department urges cutting corn tobacco rice and peanuts. Cooperating with crop control programs will receive benefits totaling 770 million dollars.
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