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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
8
Card of thanks from John E Frye and family for kindness after the death of Reginald C Frye and use of cars. In memoriam message from Norma Elizabeth expressing lasting love and sorrow, signed Your Mother.
The Variety show adds acts including Mrs. Virginia Funkhouser performing a four song piano puzzle where initials spell a word to win a WOW party on Sept 5. New acts include June Kline playing Romance and Fantaisie Impromptu with Molly Glass, and Hubert Kerr will sing semi classical numbers.
Philip Murray SWOC chairman said the CIO union prompted Bethlehem Steel to announce a wage guarantee of a minimum 62 cents an hour starting September 1. Murray cited SWOC’s four year drive and a National Defense Council appeal as the catalyst. About 7,000 workers earning 54 to 59 cents saw the raise.
Rome reports Italian high command announces sinking of a British submarine in the eastern Mediterranean and torpedoing of a British destroyer. Air raids on a British cruiser squadron damaged two ships and were conducted by Italian planes. An Italian torpedo boat credited with sinking the submarine. outcome of the destroyer not stated.
The Virginia Department of Highways invites sealed bids by 10 AM on September 5 1940 for the Three Bridges and Approaches over the Shenandoah River and Crooked Run at Riverton Warren County. Project quantities include reinforced concrete 10000 cu yds steel 1404000 lbs structural steel 5530000 lbs waterbound macadam 49000 sq yds and excavation 344000 cu yds. Bidders must comply with U S rules on federally funded projects and follow wage and subcontracting provisions. Plans are available in Richmond and the local district office. The commission may reject any or all bids.
An analysis of Nazi Germany’s rise led by a persuasive leader, detailing organized propaganda, control of government, oppression of Jews, expansionist aims, and the steps taken to rebuild a reconstituted Reich. It warns of Germany’s planned conquest and urges national preparation and unity to defend against the threat.
Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka recalls ambassador Kensuke Horinouchi and four other ambassadors in a sweeping diplomatic shakeup. Industrialist Yoshisuke Aikawa named as a likely Horinouchi successor amid recalls of 19 ministers and 16 consular posts including New York Chicago San Francisco Honolulu and Manila.
Washington reports explain why the government refused to alter the Army Transport course despite a German warning. President Roosevelt relates the reasons behind the Legion decision and its implications.
Senator Bone charged in the Senate this week that war risked due to stubbornness. Stephen Early described the dispute as one nation saying waters were mined while another said different waters were mined. The refugees brought home from Petsamo Finland nearly doubled expectations, and no food was available there for the extra group. The transport’s route was likely the most direct, Early said.
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