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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1940

Page

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Madden Backs Garrison Suggestion On NLRB Reform

Chairman J Warren Madden endorsed Dean Lloyd K Garrison's proposal to remove the National Labor Relations Board from refereeing CIC AFL disputes. Madden said it may be the solution Congress would adopt and questioned how the board should be replaced. Smith mockingly suggested the board could “wash hands” and let the parties “stew in their own grease.”

Washington J. Warren Madden National Labor Relations Board Lloyd K. Garrison University of Wisconsin Law School House Garrison Madden Congress Pontius Pilate Smith D-Va NRA

Bargain Day Attracts Large Crowd From Nearby Counties

Merchants report strong demand despite cold weather as shoppers filled stores. Large crowds coming from Virginia and West Augusta counties, with many continuing markdowns for those unable to attend the sale.

Virginia West

Hollis Improves After Operation at St Elizabeth Hospital

The Associated Press reports Chief of Police C. W. Hollis is improving at St Elizabeth's Hospital Richmond after an operation on Thursday morning. Hospital sources say he had a very good recovery so far.

Associated Press C. W. Hollis St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Richmond Charles W. Arnold Meadowview Bank of Damacus Arnold Abingdon

Lady Seeks Plumber and Cat Under Radiator

A long story recounts a lady begging a busy plumber to move a radiator to free a stray cat. The plumber suggests trying to loosen a stray dog behind the radiator instead. A separate notice seeks the owner of a white with black fox hound and offers to pay medical supplies.

Fox Hound

Jolliffe Rites Held At Christ Church

A large gathering attended the funeral of Mr Jolliffe who died Thursday afternoon after a brief pneumonia illness. Rev Robert B Nelson officiated using the Episcopal service with readings from St John and two hymns. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named, and interment followed at Mount He Cemetery.

Christ Episcopal Robert B. Nelson Christ Church Episcopal Church Nelson Mr. Jolliffe A. B. Groves Harry Copenhaver Lawrence C. Hollis Loryn Crabill Ian Crawford MacCallum Joe A. Cather C. Pred Barr B. B. Dutton

Finns Must Sell Bonds For Arms

Chairman Pittman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said only by selling Finnish bonds in the United States could the Baltic country obtain the arms it needed to defend itself against Russia.

Washington Pittman D-New Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States

Third Printing Ordered for Gone With The Wind Film Edition

The MacMillan Company announced a third printing of the Gone With The Wind motion picture edition. Six weeks after the publication in Atlanta and New York, total copies printed in the United States reached 2,843,263 across all editions.

New York MacMillan Company Atlanta

Virginia Is Gripped By New Ice Cold Wave

A new cold wave left Virginia in freezing conditions with lows from 10 to 20 above zero. Roads iced over and a five mile Shenandoah river ice jam raised thaw concerns while Fredericksburg and Roanoke reported subzero readings and packed snow. Schools in Stafford Spotsylvania and Caroline planned Saturday sessions to recover lost time after the January blizzard.

Richmond Virginia Winchester Lynchburg Norfolk Chesapeake Bay Shenandoah River Riverton Junction Fredericksburg Rappahannock Stafford Spotsylvania Caroline Roanoke Langley Field

Lynchburg Judge A D Barksdale Seeks Federal Bench

Judge Alfred D. Barksdale said he expects to qualify for the Western Virginia District Federal Court bench in the latter part of next week with headquarters in Lynchburg.

Lynchburg Alfred D. Barksdale Federal Court Western Virginia Lynch‘z

Muse to Deliver Address at Winchester Chamber Meet

State Senator Leonard G. Muse of the 21st District will speak at the annual Winchester Chamber of Commerce luncheon on February 16 at 6 30 p m at the George Washington Hotel. C P McVicar Chamber president will preside and local clubs waive their regular meetings to attend.

Leonard G. Muse Lid Chamber of Commerce C. P. McVicar Winchester George Washington McVicar Pe Eye Muse T. Russell Cather

Berryville Game Banquet Draws Crowd In Blustery Night

In Clarke County, the 12th annual Berryville game banquet gathered sportsmen at the American Legion Community Building. Absences due to weather and prior commitments included Judge William S. Snow and officials like Carl Nolting and M. D. Hart, with Archie F. Robertson stepping in as pinch hitter.

Berryville Clarke American Legion Berryville High School William S. Snow State Game and Inland Fisheries Commission Archie F. Robertson Roy O. Locke Carl H. Nolting M. D. “Mac” Hart Willis Robertson Harry F. Byrd

France Reports Japanese Air Strike on Train in Indochina

Paris bulletin says France received surprise reports that the Japanese air force bombed a train on the French operated railway linking Yunnan province in China with French Indochina. The notice cites authorized quarters and notes the action occurred Thursday.

Paris France Janese Air Force Yunnan Province China

Finns Accused of Weak Defense in Kronstadt Clash

Moscow reports the Leningrad military area says Finns, despite modern air schemes from Britain, France, the U S, Sweden and Italy, failed to attack Soviet ships at Kronstadt and could not defend their own headquarters.

Moscow lLening Britain France United States Sweden Italy Kronstadt

Democratic Leaders Debate Endorsement Or Open Primary

Harrisburg leaders faced a deadlock over Senator Joseph F. Guffey's renomination demand and voted to present the full state committee with a choice between endorsing a Senate candidate or declaring a free and open primary.

Harrisbury Fed U. S Joseph F. Guffey State Committee Senate

Balkans seek makeshift storm cellars for winter months

Belgrade four powers of the Balkan entente fear war may reach the region by spring and seek shelter in improvised storm cellars to endure the coming months.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Balkans

Balkan entente talks cited by Pravda as selfish moves

Pravda accuses Great Britain France and Italy of selfish machinations in the Balkans while discussing the Belgrade Balkan entente conference. The article reflects Soviet party view on Western powers at Belgrade.

Moscow Pravda Communist Party Great Britain France Italy Balkans Belgrade

Talbot Widow and Daughter Travel as Talbot Dies in Florida

Walter R. Talbot 80 retired attorney and Virginia Glass Land Corp president died of a heart attack in Fort Lauderdale while vacationing with his wife and daughter. A Winchester resident since 1920s, he chaired the city Republican committee since 1939 and held multiple local offices before moving to Florida for holiday.

Fort Lauderdale Pia Walter R. Talbot Virginia Glass Land Corporation Ohio Talbot Barnesville Akron South Washington Street Republican Committee Harvey Firestone Winchester Board of Review Board of Equalization Handley School Board Christ Episcopal Church

British claim downing of German raiders off England coast

London reports British fighters shot down at least two German raiders off the northeast coast in retaliation for attacks on shipping. One aircraft fell near the Tyne mouth, another off the Yorkshire coast, with conflicting reports on its fate and casualties. A rescue ship aided the Tyne bomber crew.

London England Air Ministry Tyne Yorkshire Northumberland Authoritative Press Association

Chinese Front in Kwangsi Faces Major Japanese Push

Reports from Hong Kong say over 200000 Chinese troops in Kwangsi province are in perilous confusion as Japanese ground forces aided by warplanes press a mass assault along the front. Chinese sources claim a Japanese column reached 31 miles northeast of Nanning while vowing annihilating attacks and reporting one Japanese plane down.

Hongkong Kwangsi China Nanning Burma Indo-China

Weather outlook February 5 to 10 for Middle Atlantic

Forecast calls for precipitation Monday night or Tuesday and again Thursday. Warmer conditions early week with a turn toward colder weather later in the week across the Middle Atlantic States.

Washington Middle Atlantic States Ormal

Moore To Collect Lawyer Pictures for Clarke Bench Memorial

Judge Philip Williams designated local attorney Joseph F. Moore to gather names and photographs of all lawyers and judges linked with Clarke County since its 1836 formation. The gallery will adorn the court room walls with oil paintings photographed if needed, and biographical material will be compiled by Moore and Loring C. Kackley. Progress is noted in Shenandoah and nearby counties, continuing the memorial effort for the bar.

Berryvile Philip Williams Joseph F. Moore Clarke Bench Frederick Moore Williams Loring C. Kackley Shenandoah Warren Richard E. Parker Clarke

Mott Plans 100000 GM Shares Gift

Charles Stewart Mott vice president of General Motors said he would give away 100000 shares of GM stock valued at over 5 million dollars based on current quotes. He declined to name the recipient and noted the gift would be reported to the SEC Tuesday. The Motts were in El Paso en route to Arizona.

EL Paso Tex Charles Stewart Mott General Motors Corporation General Motors Security Exchange Commission Mott Mrs. Mott Arizona

Tavenner Silent Regarding Post

Frank S. Tavenner Jr, first Assistant District Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, declined to comment on a possible candidacy to succeed Joseph Chitwood as U S District Attorney due to ill health. Chitwood’s resignation was accepted and no immediate successor named as officials cited ill health. Capitol Hill sources noted about 30 candidates sought the Western Virginia assistant post, with action on the main post pending until a successor is chosen.

The Star Woodstock Frank S. Tavenner, Jr Western District of Virginia Joseph Chitwood United States Tavenner Virginia Oeers Bulldoders Washington Justice Department Western Virginia Department Chitwood Capitol Hill Joel Flood

Italy Plans To Double Aviation

Rome February 3 Italy plans to at least double the number of its military planes and pilots this year said General Francesco Piccolo under secretary for aviation. The present air force size is secret but unofficial estimates place planes around 4000 and pilots between 10000 and 18000.

Rome Italy Francesco Piccolo

World Day of Prayer Service scheduled February ninth

The Federated Council of Church Women announce the annual World Day of Prayer will be held at First Baptist Church Friday February ninth at 3 30 p m The speaker is Miss Blanch Sidner White corresponding secretary of the Baptist Missionary Union of Richmond The service begins at sunrise in the far east and follows the clock around the world as an intercession for peace in this distressed world for 24 hours.

Federated Council of Church Women First Baptist Church Miss Blanch Sidner White Baptist Missionary Union Richmond

Doctor's overcoat startles Winchester hospital crowd

City and County Brevities report Dr. E. C. Stuart entering Winchester Memorial Hospital in an overcoat for the first time in a half century of practice. He said he must travel to the country and confessed his home may have dictated the garment, though he kept his brown derby.

Winchester Memorial Hospital E. C. Stuart

Taxi 24 Hour Service Ad

Taxi service offers around the clock rides with contact number 576 and operator C Hodge. Local availability noted for group 1 bookings.

C, Hodge

Finnish gains in Karelia and heavy Soviet air raids reported

The Finnish high command said they captured several Russian strongholds northeast of Lake Ladoga and repelled attacks on the Karelian isthmus. Russian losses included 200 dead and 70 prisoners, with air raids causing civilian casualties and damage including a Red Cross hospital sign.

Helsinki Lake Ladoga Karelian Lake Lace Gai Viipuri Summa Red Army Finland Hanko Baltic Gulf of Bothnia Pori Rauma Red Cross

Gold Nuggets Reported Stolen From Dentist Office

Police investigate the theft of two gold nuggets from Dr. W. D. Myers dental office. Dr. Myers valued the stolen nuggets at 50 dollars. Sergeant Francis Funk suggested a youth culprit likely used the gold for a racket.

W. D. Myers

War Highlights From Around the World

Highlights by the Associated Press report a German raid on the east coast shipping lanes with two ships shot down and a third damaged. A German submarine is said to have been destroyed after torpedoing a freighter near Stavanger. In Helsinki nearly 100 civilians are dead this week from Russian air raids as invaders hold positions. Belgrade notes nations seek neutrality while avoiding a formal union. In Tokyo a legislator resigns from his party over questions about China policy. In Hong Kong Japanese forces in Kwangsi report up to 200000 Chinese casualties or deaths.

The Associated Press London Helsinki

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Labor Board Hollis Riverton Bulletins W. R. Talbot Ft. Lauderdale Graf Spee Om Rage Joseph H. Chitwood Stavanger Tokyo Japan
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