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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1940
Page
7
Martinsburg West Virginia Social Security official says workers should not pay outside helpers for old age and survivors claims. The Social Security Board provides free assistance to all claimants past 65 and families of deceased workers, and offers hearings when rights are questioned.
Workers may seek review of wage credits first with a regional referee and, if unsatisfied, appeal to the Appeals Council in Washington before possible Federal District Court action. The board provides a self-addressed form to check wages, and the Baltimore central wage-record office reports employer credited wages. Martinsburg field office is in the People's Trust Company building.
Mrs. Grace B. Reynolds, Republican national committeewoman from Indiana, told Maryland Republican Women that the New Deal failed to meet the domestic needs. She urged unity for the fall campaign, emphasized jobs for the unemployed and farm rehab, and called for preserving the two party system and avoiding war. She said Republicans offer hope of a better day.
A fire aboard the Norwegian tanker Willy carrying gasoline in Charleston harbor was reported under control early this afternoon. Smoke rose from the engine room but danger of a cargo explosion was believed past after four foot cofferdam bulkhead separation.
The All American Selections are chosen each year by competent judges under the American Seed Trade Association. The trials identify outstanding flower introductions, with the selections reflecting the year’s top varieties.
Berlin reports authorized Nazi sources claim neutral nations lost faith in British and French assurances after Germany justified Norway invasion on April 9. The Norwegian front shows 11 British transports hit totaling 50 000 tons by German bombers over the weekend, with ongoing conflict denials from Britain and Norway.
New York April 29. The government at the trial of 16 men charged with seditious conspiracy introduced a statement claiming Rep. Jacob Thorkelson of Montana was a member of their action committee. The document cites McKlin Boettger 32 as stating Bishop led the committee and stumped for Thorkelson’s election.
Frank Gannett, publisher of a New York State newspaper chain, told reporters in Philadelphia on April 29 that he has an excellent chance to win the Republican presidential nomination. He spoke at a luncheon of Southeastern Pennsylvania Republicans saying the convention is as wide open as ever and no candidate is assured.
Howard C. Hopson, once head of Associated Gas and Electric, is seen leaving a New York heart specialist after a judge ordered an examination as he claimed illness prevented testimony to a federal grand jury about the utility empire.
Dr J L Maxton of V P I delivered the address praising farm organizations and 25 years of Grange leadership in agricultural progress. County Agent I Fred Stine praised the Grange and county farm groups for strengthening his office through cooperative work with the department. Special music and features closed the program led by Gran Lecturer Mrs D N Gruyer. May program advertises the next lecturer.
The piece by Norma Sue Judy titled The Package of Seeds appears in a special feature with a closing song. It reflects on survivors from a sea battle and offers reflective commentary in a literary magazine style.
Winchester post No. 2123 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will install officers tonight at 8 in the renovated assembly rooms on North Loudoun Street. Samuel D. DeVaughan of Alexandria, commander of the Virginia Department, will preside. Ex-mayor W. W. Glass is the principal speaker, with Westmoreland Davis Andrew Bell C. R. Anderson and Rev. R. B. Nelson among others scheduled to speak.
A freight train wreck in southwest Baltimore released five carloads of pigs. B&O officials and bystanders hunted the animals through cellars, streets, and alleys. About 48 pigs were killed, 350 captured, with others missing as dawn broke.
The Friendship Fire Company will wear their uniforms in the Firemen's Torchlight parade next Thursday night. Captain William Argenbright asks all who plan to enter the Mummers' Division to contact Lovett Brothers immediately regarding costumes.
Washington April 29 A presidential veto appears likely if the Barden wage hour amendments are adopted to exempt farm product processing plants from the 42 hour week and 30 cent minimum. Roosevelt warns the proposal would be a mistake as Congress weighs wage hour revisions amid White House consultations.
An advertisement claims slower burning cigarettes provide extra mildness extra coolness and less heat while preserving Camel’s full flavor. It suggests less irritation and proposes customers receive the equivalent of extra value from each pack.
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