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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

10

Radio program highlights and schedule details

A dense list of radio segments across stations WMAL WJSV and WRC. Notable items include Van Wyck Mason discussing Stars on the Sea on Information Please, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox introducing Capt. Barbey, and government cooperation talks with Governor Vanderbilt and Solicitor General Biddle. Other features cover The Battle of the Sexes and a round of Victorian era entertainment and news programs.

WMAL van Wyck Mason WJSV William H. Vanderbilt Rhode Island United States Francis Biddle

Lindbergh urges cooperation with Nazi Germany at Chicago meeting

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh addresses a mass Chicago gathering of under 20 000 people proposing U S engagement with a Europe under German domination and endorsing cooperation with the Nazi regime as part of a peace plan.

Chicago Charles A. Lindbergh U. S Europe Germany

Europe's Balkan Spirit Pushes Against Dependent Rule

The piece notes rising independence across Balkans and Eastern Europe as Nazi regimentation spreads. It cites Kathimerini on Metaxas plot suppression, and links democratic impulses to a broader rejection of totalitarian control, with Britain and Poland pledging to fight Hitler to the end and France's exile groups vowing resistance. It questions attempts to regiment diverse populations and highlights native pride and desire for freedom as enduring forces.

Hitler Europe Kathimerini Athens John Metaxas Balkans Britain Germany Norway Holland Czecho-Slovakia England A. P Vichy France France

Texan Volunteer Flier Scores in Channel Dogfight

Arthur Donohue 27 year old stocky American from Laredo Texas earned credit from the royal air force for probable destruction of a German plane in a dogfight over the English Channel. He said the fight was great fun and helped his Spitfire squadron shoot down two Messerschmitt 109 fighters off Calais with possible additional downed planes.

London Arthur Donohue Laredo Texas Royal Air Force English Channel Donohue Calais

Nurse Recovering From Snake Bite

Cincinnati report says 48 year old nurse Ethel Sheehy is recovering from a rattlesnake bite received during a religious ceremony. Attendants expect anti toxin to save her life as fellow cult members refrain from further use of the reptiles.

Cincinnati Ethel Sheehy True Church of God

First Point of Call for Busy Travelers at Public Phones

A description of crowds flocking to public telephones to check details, secure information, make reservations, and avoid disappointments. The piece highlights how telephone use saves time and effort for daily planning.

Brennan Named to Holy Roman Rota by Pope Pius XII

The Rev. Dr. Francis James Brennan, 46, of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook Pa, was named by Pope Pius XII to the Holy Roman Rota an ecclesiastical court of appeals with twelve other members who reside in Rome.

Francis James Brennan St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook Rota Court of Appeals Rome

Debate on Hitler aims sparks questions of freedom and loyalty

A discussion questions whether Hitler's plans will provoke resistance from governments and ignite movements for freedom. The speaker notes Hitler may seek to raze Europe to mold a generation loyal to Germany, but warns that conquest of love of homeland and independence will be difficult.

Hitler Europe Germany

Three Injured In Automobile Crash On Wick Street Tracks

Three Winchester youths were injured when their car crashed into a box car on the Pennsylvania tracks at Wick street. Occupants John Sencindiver Harry Butler Jr and Herbert Miller Jr were treated at Memorial Hospital and releasedhome. Police said the crash happened after the car failed to make a curve near the Butler packing shed.

Winchester Pennsylvania Wick Street John Sencindiver Harry Butler, Jr Herbert Miller, Jr Memorial Hospital Butler Packing Shed

Crossword Puzzle Clue List and Answers

A compact presentation of the daily crossword across clues covering to go astray a scout exclamation and many other hints with down clues including black wood put to flight slender pole and roll of parchment plus a note on yesterday's answer Lake and other queries.

Hog Sale At Winchester Yards Thursday At One

Attention focused on a pure bred hog sale at Winchester livestock yards this Thursday at 1 PM consignments from leading Virginia breeders available. Large attendance anticipated.

Winchester Virginia

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