24 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1940
Page
1
British air bases on Malta were attacked today by strong Italian bomber formations escorted by fighters between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rome radio announced in a broadcast heard in London.
Washington predicts Senate passage of the Burke Wadsworth compulsory training bill next week with at least a 10 vote margin and immediate conscription. A Maloney delay proposal faces a 10 to 4 defeat. Barkley hopes to limit debate as Wheeler warns against rushing. Roosevelt’s push favors swift action, while opponents doubt a cut off of debate.
General George C. Marshall invites chiefs of staff and one officer from each South and Central American republic to visit the United States in October to learn about the U S military establishment.
Mr Winchester forwards a friend inspired reprint of the song America My Country tis of Thee. The verse recalls liberty and patriotism with lines about freedom land and gods name and ends with Samuel Francis Smith attribution.
Frost hit truck crops across New York as temperatures fell below freezing in places. Dexter Airport recorded 28 and Wanakena 26 while Syracuse 42 and Water Towns 36 marked record lows for the date. Buffalo saw 48.5, the coldest August 24 since 1873.
In a George Washington Headquarters straw poll this week Roosevelt tallied 601 votes to Willkie 591. Four hundred ninety nine participants from 31 states participated, from Texas to Vermont, with Ohio leading with 113 votes.
Maryland warned it will require Virginia trucks crossing into Maryland to buy Maryland tags unless Virginia drops its two per cent gross receipts tax. The complaint is from Maryland deputy motor vehicles commissioner D Marshall Schroeder. Ozlin noted only Maryland's legislature can waive the tax since it comes from statute.
Jimmie Doman of Bob Riley's Band struck a mule on the Valley pike near Bartonville at about 2 30 this morning. The animal died shortly after the collision. The mule belonged to S L Shackleford of Bartonville. Deputy Sheriff Bob DeHaven said Doman’s insurance will cover the loss.
Philadelphia guardsmen from the 11th Infantry Regiment clashed with five men who blocked armory entrance. A punch to Lt. Robert Atkinson sparked the brawl, with ten guardsmen and 14 mounted police aiding. The civilians were jailed and the sergeant warned the attackers over bravado.
Winchester resident Paul Rhodes buys a Kitty Hawk plane in Waynesboro Pennsylvania with three seats. The craft will be tested tomorrow after motorcycle races to evaluate parachutes recently bought by George Schecter. George de Grange will jump and Earl Shipe will pilot during the 4:30 PM municipal airport exhibition.
K R Andrews a telephone line man in Houston Texas on August 24 described wrestling a yellow jacket at the top of a 30 foot pole. The insect dive bombed him twice before he fell to the ground breaking both ankles.
The defense commission presented Congress a plan to accelerate munition production by allowing manufacturers to borrow for plant expansion and be reimbursed by the government in five annual installments. It could boost aircraft and material orders once legislative authority and a supplemental defense appropriation pass. The White House outlined a Canada United States defense board meeting and mobilization plans for 396,000 National Guard and Army Reserve personnel with 60,000 initial troops. Contracts exist for 2,800 of 4,000 planes funded July 1, and housing for 317,309 soldiers at 34 army posts is under way.
The Star staff and guests enjoyed an employes picnic yesterday at Rosemont, home of publisher Harry Byrd near Berryville. Activities included swimming, baseball, and group singing led by R. S. Fansler with a weiner roast by Heywood Washington as chef.
William R. Shands resigns as director of the state division of statutory research and drafting effective September 1 to become counsel for Life Insurance of Virginia. Gov Price praises his outstanding service and notes the state is slow to recognize trained public servants.
Brunswick Maryland will finish repairs by September 1 and open the bridge to traffic. Walter C. Hopkins bridge engineer says the temporary ferry service will be discontinued once repairs are complete after a scow loaned by the state roads commission was swept downstream and lodged on an island between Maryland and Virginia.
Mrs Ruth Morsikian of Omaha claims an automobile crash left her unable to speak above a whisper, ruining her singing career and seeks 25000 dollars in Nebraska's workmen's compensation court. Doctors say she can speak if she wishes. she avoids medical examination citing privacy.
Miss Bertha Kline, a trial court clerk in Virginia, won a New York radio cow contest. She left town for the weekend unaware of delivery timing as Bossy was promised to be shipped immediately. Judge Weems said the office was flooded with calls about feed, stables, and pastures.
Robert Hodgson, Minnesota border patrolman, detained Manuel Fischer 29 a German native and Spanish citizen held by Canadian authorities as a war prisoner. Fischer claimed to be fleeing a Canadian internment camp at Red Rock Ontario after crossing into the United States near the Virginia Manitoba line and carrying two self drawn maps.
President Roosevelt plans an overnight cruise tonight from Washington to Annapolis aboard Teeeepteks Bay and the Potomac River, departing late today for a coastal excursion.
President Roosevelt accepts Harry L. Hopkins resignation from the cabinet citing ill health. Hopkins may become librarian at Hyde Park library, denying a return to business. His departure creates another vacancy with James A. Farley's Postmaster Generalship ending August 31.
New York August 24 AP reports 35 British planes shot down and 12 German aircraft listed as missing by German radio in today’s air battles across Britain.
The air ministry announced that 32 enemy planes had been destroyed up to 7 p.m. in today’s actions.
Wendell L. Willkie urged creating a cabinet member in charge of aeronautics or a full secretary over military aviation. He argued air power is the most important modern force and criticized current air training and production. He began touring with speeches linking New Deal policy to business stagnation.
Brenda Carter from Winchester England stays with Mrs Griffith awaiting the war’s end and attends Handley High. Roger Edmonds and his sister Betty, also guests at the Anderson residence, admire their hosts and share crisp British accents while discussing class placement and the city’s contrast to Winchester.
Allied defense reports describe fierce aerial battles over southern England and the Thames estuary with German bombers and fighters, British anti aircraft fire, and coastal gun responses. Ramsgate suffered damage and casualties while Dover and London endured heavy raids and sirens.
The note references a peaches direct outlet and credits Fred F. Sturm Company, Inc with a date fragment (8-22-lp-31) as the source or identifier.
Public sale on August 31 at 727 Berryville Ave lists household goods and a 175 ton truck in A-1 condition. Conducted by Mrs. C. W. Dwyer.
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