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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
1
The administration's British aid bill won a three day general debate right of way in the House with unlimited amendments after a voice vote. Knox testified in the Senate that Germany and Britain seek a master of the skies and warned a negotiated peace is unlikely.
London reports show three hospitals damaged in afternoon raids by single German planes. Officials noted other buildings fires and minor casualties, with the toll described as not large.
The meeting of veterans and citizens at the city hall plans landscaping for the armory grounds and a flag pole. Col. James H. Baker Camp members pledge to raise funds if needed. They also discuss fees for entertainment during next summer's Spanish War Veterans encampment with potential hundreds of visitors.
In a Fort Jackson kitchen a mess sergeant ordered pork and beef sandwiches but a cook served pork and beans. The sergeant punished the cook by making him eat nine of the sandwiches he had prepared. The incident prompted a lesson on menu accuracy.
An audit of the 17th annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival by Leach Rindfleisch & Scott shows a total operations balance of $1,102.24 as of November 20, 1940. The report notes limited verification of cash due to the gifts and pledges recording method, with receipts totaling $10,179.35 and disbursements of $9,087.29, including decorations, programs, entertainment, and parade costs.
New York January 31 Charles Young a 42 year old interior decorator was freed after Ruth 32 died from flames in what police identified as his common law wife The arrest followed her statement that Young poured inflammable liquid over her and set her afire A district attorney said there was no evidence to prosecute Magistrate De Andrea released him
The War Department weighed adding a duty to obey all labor laws in all Army contracts but hesitated to push coercive measures on defense projects. Ford refused a $10 million Army truck contract citing labor clause objections raised by Sidney Hillman and others. Capizzi warned the clauses could trigger cancellations if any rule was violated.
Dr. Morris Fishbein of the American Medical Association said preliminary reports on the Australian nurse Elizabeth Kenny’s infantile paralysis treatment show some value. The method uses hot packs and muscle coaxing, with planned further testing under controlled conditions after her return to Australia.
New Orleans report cites real estate leaders James Marlow quotes John McC Mowbray and Charles Wanless saying men would live in caves without wives. They claim women drive home buying focusing on kitchen, living room, and bathroom while men check furnaces and lighting for shaving.
Congress rewrites filing rules to use gross income rather than net. The base now 800 for singles and 2000 for married couples, with exemptions matching those amounts and a 400 credit per dependent unchanged. Internal Revenue expects 15 million returns this year. payment options include lump sum or four quarterly installments. Deputies assist filers to ensure prompt returns.
The Finance Committee awarded low bids for cement, sand, gasoline, motor oil, kerosene and two trucks to A. C. Oates LeRoy Franklin Sinclair Refining Co Standard Oil American Oil and Earl Shade after illness prevented a quorum at sealed bid opening.
Leading railroads agree to pay $21 per gross ton for No 1 heavy melting scrap at Pittsburgh next month, $1 below January's level. The price applies to scrap iron and steel used in railway construction and manufacturing.
An agreement to end the strike at the Martinolich Boat Company halted work on five Navy vessels. About 160 workers who quit yesterday will return to duty at 8 a.m., according to Jac Potett of the Building Trades Council.
Mud spattered and tired after a day in Britain's front line Willkie praised the Channel defenses as very impressive and said he would not be the German attacker. He noted slight shelling across the Channel but added it did not amount to much and that the defenses exceeded his expectations in many ways. The German assault would face a tough job he indicated.
Carol Connolly eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Connolly of Fostburg Maryland was fatally injured when she crashed into the rear wheels of a truck at a street intersection while coasting She died at Miners Hospital from a crushed head the first coasting fatality in Allegany county this season.
At the official weigh in Joe Louis weighs 202 1/2 pounds and Clarence Burman 188 for their 15 round heavyweight title bout tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Betsy Ross flag will be unfurled over George Washington's headquarters in Winchester on Saturday February 22 the anniversary of Washington's birthday. The event sponsored by the Historical committee of the Junior Board of Trade will open the headquarters to the public with coffee tea and cakes offered. Richard Eddy chairs the committee Frank McCormick custodian of the building will be present as will two hostesses. The flag was purchased and donated to the Headquarters by the Junior Board of Trade.
C P McVicar was elected president of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce for a third term at last night’s meeting. W Alan Peery named vice president Andrew Bell secretary and Paul Halde man treasurer. New board members include Harold G Brown Henry Covington John Glover and McVicar with several terms carrying over. The annual banquet is set for the night of the 14 with Rev John W Austin of Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church as speaker and a 15 minute Chanters program.
Dewitt Clinton Cook, 21, was executed in the gas chamber for the February murder of 24-year old dancer Anya Sosoyeva in Los Angeles. He sought clemency, writing Governor Olson that life is life, and the governor granted one reprieve before denying a final appeal.
Public notice lists a square dance event at Valley View Kernstown tonight. Also an advertised property sale of two residences at 333 and 335 South Loudoun Street in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday February 8. Spot cash for scrap metal sought by Snapp Foundry, Inc.
Friday night bingo at Lee Hall South End starts at 8 p m with a grand prize offered. Event listed for Friday with location and time.
British press reports quote Adolf Hitler promising intensified U boat warfare in the spring and expanding crews and matériel. German and Allied observers stress Hitler’s warning that only ships entering the English combat zone would be targeted.
Washington dispatch reports the strain of war and dislocated trade threatens Japan's economy and its goal of a new order in Asia. Diplomats warn drastic steps may unfold, with potential effects on U S Japan relations as exports decline and data suppression increases.
Gus Baker a Greek native and local restaurateur learns two of his brothers in the Greek army were wounded near Koritza. Captain Nick Sardelis has recovered enough to return to the front. Private Harry Sardellis remains in hospital with a leg wound but is listed as favorable. Nick told his mother he would return victorious.
Harry L. Hopkins and Winston Churchill visit Southampton to view damaged docks buildings and homes after wrecks. Mrs. Churchill accompanies them on the tour.
Col. William J. Donovan, US observer, lands at Istanbul airport after flying from Athens to consult Turkish leaders in Ankara during his Near East tour.
Secretary Hull described Premier Metaxas death as a great loss to Greece in the hour of its struggle for freedom in a message to his successor Alexander Korizis.
Independent American missionary George Doyal from Los Angeles said a Japanese naval launch fired a machine gun at his small sail boat flying the American flag off Hong Kong on January 31.
Extended forecast from 7 30 p m February 1 to 7 30 p m February 5 indicates snows in the middle Atlantic states turning to rains in the southern portion later. Temperatures near normal in the south and moderating then cooling at period end.
Citizens note the early robin seen and heard by Mrs. F L Harris on Berryville avenue signaling winter’s grip. Messages from wartime relief in unoccupied France describe food clothing and fuel shortages while M H Rosenberger attends a Roosevelt birthday ball at the George Washington Hotel as Shenandoah Valley Academy drains its skating rink field. Nearby, J E Orndorff reports unexpected pear blossoms in January and potato sprouts earlier than usual, amid local weather and civic notes.
Allied reports say British forces pushed past Derna toward Appolonia as Mussolini’s high command acknowledged Derna’s fall. German daylight raids struck London and Dover sky defenses while London suffered air-raid alarms. Graziani expected to stand at Bengasi as Greek forces near Valona.
London January report states a historic Welsh snowstorm delayed David Lloyd George from reaching his wife's bedside at Criccieth until after her death. Police, villagers, and Home Guard members cleared routes, enabling a five mile path for his car in one village. Lloyd George died January 0.
Representatives of four fire companies meet at the George Washington Hotel at 6 30 this evening to discuss plans for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival parade.
The Brooklyn Dodgers announced the signing of Paul Waner, the veteran outfielder, after his conditional release by the Pittsburgh Pirates last December. The move adds experienced hitting and fielding depth to the Dodgers roster. Waner is expected to join spring training activities in Florida.
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