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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
8
A newspaper ad urges buyers to trust Creomulsion for chronic bronchitis symptoms. It claims the product targets the bronchial area to expel phlegm, soothes inflamed membranes, and blends beechwood creosote with proven cough medicines. The ad promises money back if the user dislikes its relief or cannot sleep.
The article outlines Mussolini's upheaval in high command as Italy struggles after a Greek setback. British observers sense political strains, while Mussolini presses a strong response to avert Axis weaknesses. Britain eyes a potential spring invasion, reliant on Mediterranean naval and air force shifts and support from French Africa. The Greek advance, including Argiro castro, weakens Italian defenses as Mussolini considers countermeasures.
Former Maryland governor Harry W. Nice, age 63, who suffered a heart attack last Thursday, was reported improved at Union Memorial Hospital. Secretary Gladys Tarragano said he had a very restful night and his physician was encouraged. He is not yet allowed visitors except Mrs. Nice.
Denver Colorado Kansas City St Louis Birmingham Alabama Pensacola Panama City Chipley Marianna DeFuniak Springs Florida and New York City previously taxed cigarettes until July 1.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrive with 50 police guarding the pier where the Southern Cross docks. The Duchess will have a major dental operation at a Miami Beach hospital. No public appearances are planned during the strictly private visit.
The Boston wool market showed little activity with few mills inquiring for domestic or foreign wools. Graded combing three-eighths and quarter-blood bright fleece wools were offered at 45 cents in grease, but buyers showed no interest.
Frazier Dougherty of Berryville cited for speeding with $14 fine. Charles F Wagner of 435 Williams Street Cumberland cited for speeding with $14 fine. Fred Cain cited for drunk with $10 fine. Hilton Davidson Wilkeson County Georgia cited for drunk with $10.25 fine.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reported it handled 51 012 cars of freight during the week ended December 7, up 3 660 from the same week a year ago but down 1 042 from the prior week ending November 30 1940. Ten years ago the week saw 55 202 cars.
Barbara Bell pattern No 1294 B offers a versatile design with a daytime pinafore and a long waltzing skirt option plus a coordinating blouse. It comes in sizes 12 through 20 with busts 30 to 38, and lists yardage for 39 inch material and notions.
Governor Price opened by praising Virginia’s defense efforts and the State Defense Council. He noted a powder plant under construction near Radford and activities in Newport News. Veterans from multiple groups attended as did Company I and Headquarters Company. The McKieeew Municipal Band performed and prayers were offered by Rev. Nelson and Rev. Flickinger with a plea for faith and liberty.
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