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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1938

Page

3

Former British Officer Speaks at Clarke Commerce Meet

Capt Carnaghan, retired British Navy officer, spoke before Berryville Chamber of Commerce on Sierra Leone as a colonial base, noting disease and exotic customs. John Carnaghan urged formation of a Junior C of C and Boy Scout troops, with vote for approval and next meeting set for January 9.

Clarke Commerce Meet Berryville John Carna Pred England Chamber of Commerce United States Navy Royal Navy Carnaghan Sierra Leone Africa Capetown Cairo West Africa S. G. O'Bryan C. of C

France Germany Sign Accord Across Munich Aftermath

Paris reports show Premier Daladier signaling a French no to colonial aims while Von Ribbentrop seeks France’s stance on Nazi eastward pressure and the Soviet defense pact. French rightists back the pact, Blums Le Populaire questions US opinion, and rumors swirl as security is tightened after the Vom Rath assassination.

Daladier von Ribbentrop Paris France Leon Blum le Populaire Munich L'Humanite Benes Schuschnige Vienna Hitler Legation Julius Curtius SB Harris Ernst

Lazy gavial seeks mate at St Louis Zoo amid pennies

At the St Louis Zoo a Malayan gavial crocodile becomes more active to attract a mate, with visitors tossing pennies and sales tax tokens into the pool which are periodically removed. Zoo director George P. Vier heller notes a mate may be purchased once enough money is collected. Rhode Island hunting seasons listed include rabbits, squirrels, quail, grouse, pheasants, partridges and woodcocks.

St. Louis St. Louis Zoo Zoo George P. Vierheller Rhode Island

Women Fined For Shoving Preacher in Virginia

In Berryville Virginia on a Saturday night Mrs. McNerhany, a Washington DC woman, was found guilty of assaulting Arthur Carper, a United Brethren minister, and fined 5 dollars plus 10.25 dollars costs. Her co defendant Warthen Hall was acquitted.

Berryville Washington, D. C Loring . C. Kackley Arthur Carper United Brethren Boyce McNerhany

14 Known Dead In Nova Scotia Coal Mine Disaster

Rescue workers battled to reach victims after a mine rake crash at Princess colliery. It killed at least 14 with many more injured as crowds gathered at the pithead awaiting word on unidentified bodies. Officials warned the death toll could rise as first aid crews returned.

Sydney Harbor Nova Scotia Princess Colliery

Faithful Mount Auro Ia Car Wins Farmer’s License Plates

A 1911 two cylinder automobile owned by CasseAsa Rains, a farmer, is described as giving faithful uninterrupted service. He drove to the courthouse to buy his new license plates, with county officials noting he has followed the first week of December since acquiring the car.

Mount Auro Ia CasseAsa Rains Rains

Roosevelt Presses Liberal Reform After Election

In Chapel Hill Roosevelt told University of North Carolina students that liberal forces must move forward to meet new social and economic needs despite Republican gains in Congress. He praised liberal teachings and warned against waiting for future decades to act.

Roosevelt Chapel Hill N. C University of North Carolina Congress

President Addresses Liberal Resilience and Democratic Strength

The editorial notes President remarks on liberal forces oscillating between defeat and revival, contrasts American democracy with dictatorships, and urges action beyond conservatism. He warns that america's democracies look to the U S leadership to keep world democracy alive and emphasizes the importance of democratic processes for future security. The event took place in Woollen Gym at the campus with 7,000 capacity, followed by multiple watchings and an onstage rostrum appearance with Gov. Hoey and university leaders.

United States America Kenan Stadium Thomas J. Wilson William C. Bullitt France Clyde R Hoey North Carolina Frank P Graham Voigt Gilmore The Carolina Political Union

Orchard Convention Features Regional Reports and Talks

The Virginia orchardists meet with President Frank Wissler and reports from Mr. Campfield and L M Walker. Speakers include R H Hurt on Bitter Rot control, A H Teske on Pruning, George Leslie Smith on Liquifying the Apple, and Dred D Anthony on Orchard Soil Covers. Talks explore regulation and dealer viewpoints with welcomes from Dr. C R Anderson and Rev R B Nelson.

Frank Wissler Campfield M. Walker Richmond W. Catesby Jones F. A. Laffitte Virginia R. H. Hurt Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station Charlottesville A. H. Teske Blacksburg George Leslie Smith Rock Island Dred D. Anthony State College T. Henley Crozet Walker McC. Bond W Ter Tom B. Pearce Columbia D. C South R. B. Nelson Christ Church C. R. Anderson

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