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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1940

Page

3

Political and Military Trial Promises To Be a Fantastic French Affair

Asoc AP correspondent John H. Martin surveys the Riom trials of France’s wartime leaders and military figures. Ex Premiers Daladier Reynaud Blum Chautemps Mandel Delbos Cot face life terms while De Gaulle sits condemned in absentia. The proceedings, amid postwar unrest, spark accusations of scapegoating and vendettas from a defeated nation.

Associated Press John H. Martin Paris London New York France Germany Supreme Court Riom Edouard Daladier Paul Reynaud Leon Blum Camille Chautemps George Mandel Yvon Delbos Pierre Cot Maurice Gustave Gamelin Reynaud Sedan Charles de Gaulle Britain Philppe Petain

France's political crisis shifts toward Petain era

In the prewar turmoil Reynaud briefly led France after Daladier, then Petain rose as marshal and armistice figure. Petain promotes national reconciliation and designates Laval to build a new France focused on birth rates, prohibition, youth camps, and reduced ties to Britain.

France Prance Petain Pierre Laval Great Britain Petain- Laval Maxine Weygand Adrien Marquet Jean Ybarnegaray Weygand

Fertilizing Orchards Highlighted In New Bulletin

Geneva New York Aug 10 A State Experiment Station bulletin outlines fertilizer practices for apples detailing kinds rates timing and methods based on long term trials and grower experience Subsurface placement is urged but found not cost effective until further data is available The bulletin also reviews 15 cover crops for orchard soils and their effects on weed control moisture and snow retention

Geneva N. Y R. C. Collison State Experiment Station Collison

Picnic at Gravel Springs Draws Local Residents

Local citizens attended the annual Gravel Springs Church picnic this afternoon. The event, long sponsored by the Gravel Springs Church, drew a large crowd and showcased community fellowship.

Gravel Springs

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

Puzzle listing with across and down clues including parots ferry boats motto and other entries with references to various thematic hints and wordplay elements. The page compiles a dense set of boxed clues and synonyms across multiple directions, typical of a newspaper crossword feature.

Guido

Indians on War Path For Britain

Regina Saskatchewan August 10 strong prairie tribes Sioux Blackfeet and Creek fight against the white man with modern weapons. Indians enlist in army since last fall contributing funds to war bonds and Red Cross relief while bands donate cash and cattle for the war effort.

Regina Sask Prairies West Coast Canada United States Germany Voelkischer Beobachter Noble George Elizabeth Indian Department Crooked Lake Fishing Lake Paipot Red Cross Squaws

The Strategy of Terror by Edmond Taylor at Handley Library

Edmond Taylor and his Swiss wife recount their diaries and observations from 1933 to 1939 in European capitals as the war emerged. The Strategy of Terror follows the early Munich crisis through the outbreak of war and current tensions, suggesting readers be forewarned and forearmed. The book may be borrowed from Handley Library.

Edmond Taylor Paris Chicago Tribune Munich Handley Library

Socks and Pajamas Prepared for Soldiers in Quarters

Quarters hold 54 pairs of socks for soldiers and 12 sets of pajamas ready for distribution. The items appear organized for troop comfort and readiness, reflecting ongoing support for service members.

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