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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1940
Page
7
Police questioned Mrs Ida Massaro in a fatal beating case in Brooklyn New York of Thomas Giordano 84 who was attacked with a hammer after a quarrel over Massaro's attentions to other women. Police say the suspect and victim were in a dispute.
Dan Henry scout executive announced plans to send a troop of 37 Scouts and three leaders to the New York World’s Fair the week of August 5. First Class Scouts only. about 15 applications indicate all openings may fill. Selection will favor troop representation, prior denials, and achievement.
Senate Campaign Expenditures Investigating Committee to probe money and patronage in the Maryland Democratic senatorial primary. Chairman Gillette says the inquiry, begun on his committee’s own initiative, will examine all campaign aspects, with an investigator sent to Maryland. Opponents include Radcliffe challenged by Bruce with backers in state politics.
Berlin reports two Norwegian ports Namsos and Andalsnes burning after a prolonged German air raid. British troops at Namsos fled to the mountains. German communique says ground gained northeast and south of Trondheim. Nine British and two French planes were shot down in aerial fighting.
Applicants will be processed by receipt order if qualifying. Trip cost is 22.50 exclusive of spending money. A one day training school occurs August 3. Scouts travel to the fairgrounds August 5. depart New York August 12 and return August 13 morning.
Minnesota officials investigate a horrific highway collision near Slayton that killed eleven young people aged 17 to 23. Only two of 13 passengers survived and one is gravely injured, with fears of further deaths. Authorities seek the accident’s cause.
Allied and German forces engage on two Norwegian fronts with fierce fighting in Trondheim and Oslo. Sweden protests over air violations near the frontier as Swedish defense measures near peak. Tah planes raid Denmark again, claiming severe damage. German ambassador returns home for talks with Hitler.
Rome reports a German diplomat is absent from his post amid uncertainties about Italy's alignment with the Rome Berlin axis. The April dispatch notes unclear future policy as authorities weigh potential shifts in diplomacy.
A home recipe using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice promises relief from rheumatic arthritis or neuritis. Readily prepared, the method requires two tablespoons twice daily, with a money-back guarantee if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours. Baker's Drug Store and other druggists carry Ru-Ex.
The German ambassador to Rome Hans-Georg Viktor Von Mackensen failed to attend the German colony's Hitler birthday fête on Saturday. Diplomatic circles believe he remained in Rome to confer with the Führer, prompting reports of his absence in Rome.
Washington officials foresee Congress appropriating about 7.87 billion dollars this session, with little savings from Roosevelt’s budget. Some Senators warn that Army and Navy supplemental needs of 100 million or more could erase tentative cuts. Senator Harrison notes progress if the session ends within the President’s original estimates.
The Supreme Court ruling sustains Virginia’s prohibition on out of state insurers issuing policies for Virginia risks unless via a Virginia resident agent with standard commissions. Life title and ocean marine insurers are exempt. The decision upholds a federal court ruling and cites state interest in risk control.
Wheat futures dipped and recovered near 1937 highs with May at 1.15 and July around 1.00 in Chicago. Cash grain markets list No. 3 mixed at 1.14 and No. 2 red at 1.16, with corn and oats quotes across futures and cash markets. Baltimore shows spot wheat around 1.16 and corn near 68 cents, with Winchester reports citing prices per bushel.
Officers pursue an ex convict Smallwood and accomplice Elsen after a census taker was assaulted near Route 50 at Millwood. The incident prompted FBI notification and a statewide search with deputies and troopers in the Blue Ridge area. The census worker was injured but recovering. authorities released details from Clarke county records.
The Supreme Court struck down Alabama’s 1923 picketing statute and Shasta county California’s 1938 ordinance as unconstitutional. Justice Murphy delivered both opinions, ruling they limited freedom of discussion. Justice McReynolds dissented. The challenges were brought by the AFL for Byron Thornhill and the CIO for John Carlson.
Gerard Cote a 26 year old newspaper dealer from St Hya cinthe Que wins the Patriot's Day marathon in Boston completing 26 miles 385 yards in 2 hours 28 minutes 28 seconds breaking the former record by 23 seconds.
Mrs Brill widow of Gauguin Jonah Hetzel and Ella Anderson Hetzel dies at about 30 years old from complications. She is native of Star Bayery and member of Mountain Falls Methodist Church. Survived by husband father four children Jassie Brill four brothers and three sisters including Martha Brill Paul Wine and Jessie Gerling. Funeral at Gravel Springs church at 3 tomorrow with burial in adjoining churchyard.
British authorities announced Bermuda will be a concentration center for protected merchant convoys from about the beginning of May. Ships arriving from different parts of the world will assemble at Murray's anchorage and depart in company for various destinations.
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