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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

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Roosevelt Not a Third Term Candidate Yet Remains Open

Representative Sabath said after visiting the White House that President Roosevelt was not a candidate for a third term but could not refuse the nomination. A Farley noted that both believed it best to keep Roosevelt’s views confidential. Farley said the convention here will be interesting and ongoing speculation may continue.

Farley Sabath D-Ill White House Roosevelt A. Farley Democratic National Committee Hyde Park N. Y Early

Roadwork planned on Route 7 WV line to rebuild stretch

Winches ter area notes rough road conditions on Route 7 and West Virginia 38. Morgan county reports a planned rebuild at about 13 000 dollars per mile with work to start immediately. Increased traffic since Route 7–38 construction stems from Cacapon Park and the direct route to the Lincoln Highway and Pittsburgh.

W. Va West Virginia Morgan County Berkeley Springs Virginia Line W. Va. 38 Winchester State Line Cacapon Park Lincoln Highway Pittsburgh

Martin Is Chosen To Head Republicans Organization

Representative Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts becomes executive director of the Republican organization, working under Wendell L. Willkie after a National Committee sub committee selections. Willkie and McNary spoke of full accord on campaign plans and Willkie planned a Colorado Springs vacation following a Capitol visit with senators.

Washington Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts House Mines Martin Wendell L. Willkie National Committee Republican National Committee Willkie Capitol Johnson Calif Nye R-Nd Vandenberg R-Mich Charles L. McNary Oregon McNary Congress Colorado Springs Colo

Man Held In Cigarette Case at Kent Street Theater

Richards who operates the theater in the 400 block of North Kent street was sent to the grand jury on charges of unlawfully receiving stolen goods. He allegedly purchased about 13 000 cigarettes stolen from the Baltimore and Ohio freight depot on July 3 for 3 dollars, with a wholesale value of 51 93. A portion of the goods has been recovered and is in detention by juveniles.

Richards North Kent Street Grand Jury of Corporation Court Donald Weems Baltimore and Ohio

Engineer Cited In Auditor's Report

State Auditor L. McCarthy Downs released an audit of J. J. Dirtulaitis Charlottesville chief engineer of the water resources and power division finding a net amount to be accounted for 2824.63 dollars. The report criticizes use of Poe funds for improvements on property near t tesville and alleges altered invoices and destroyed records related to the division.

Richmond L. McCarthy Downs J. J. Dirtulaitis Charlottesville State Water Resources and Power Division Dirzulaitis Water Resources and Power Division

New Virginia Marriage Law Takes Effect August 1

Virginia moves to a new marriage law that becomes effective August 1 with deadlines near. Local clerks seek state guidance on license procedures as costs for obtaining marriages are expected to rise regardless of applicant numbers. Memorial Hospital official B J McCarthy notes potential cost increases.

Winchester Virginia B. J. McCarthy Memorial Hospital

Forty Winchester car owners summoned for license noncompliance

Chief C. W. Hollis announced that more than 40 Winchester car owners who did not obtain city licenses were summoned to appear before Trial Justice Donald Weems. The city council had urged strict enforcement of the auto license ordinance since July 2, and while several owners have since licensed up, many face full license fees plus court costs and fines.

C. W. Hollis Winchester Donald Weems Council

Japan May Stage Action At Hong Kong Amid British Refusal

Tokyo sources report Japan ready to strike against the Hong Kong colony if Britain rejects closing the Burma road to aid China. Cabinet approves new representations to London as ministers voice strong opinions. Japan seeks US and Soviet understanding while signaling German support for action.

Tokyo Japan Hongkong Great Britain Burma China London Britain Domel Burma Road Asia Out Bay I Hachirearita Robert Craigie Foreign Office Robert Arita United States Soviet Russia

Spanish War Veterans Elect Leaders At Staunton Convention

The Virginia Department United Spanish War Veterans met in Staunton for its annual convention today and elected R C Wymer of Staunton as state commander for the coming year. Winchester was chosen as the site for next year’s convention. The Virginia Auxiliary elected Mrs Mary Robertson of Richmond as president and will meet jointly with the veterans at Winchester next July.

Staunton Virginia Department United Spanish War Veterans R. C. Wymer Winchester Virginia Auxiliary Veterans’ Organization Mary Robertson Richmond

German Warship Set Afire in British Raid

London reports the air ministry said a German warship was set on fire during a British bombing raid on Kiel and Wilhelmshaven yesterday.

London Air Ministry Kiel Wilhelmshaven

Executor's Sale of Orndorff Farm at Mt. Williams

Annie Orndorff farm near Mt. Williams 44 acres to be sold at noon Saturday July 13 at the front of the Court House by executor. Local sale notice indicates transfer of property under probate authority.

Annie Orndorff Mt. Williams Court House

Yard Party at Kernstown Methodist Church

Benefit event featuring homemade ice cream and country ham sandwiches to raise funds. Also notes a furnished cabin for rent at Locks Mill with beds for eight, contact Percy at PO Box 684 City.

Kernstown Methodist Fli Locks Mill Percy Oe PO

French Dreadnaught Richelieu Put Out of Service by British

In Parliament A. V. Alexander said the 35,000 ton Richelieu was damaged by British depth charges at Dakar. The ship listed to port and was crippled by torpedo strikes under a daring motorboat attack. Four surrender options were offered, with no reply.

London Richelieu France Dakar French West Africa A. V. Alexander Admiralty House of Commons Alexander Oran Richeleu Commons R. H. Bristowe West Indies Italy Germany Gayda Atlantic Mediterranean Red Sea Indian Ocean Britain A.V. Alexander Vichy Martinique

Romanian soldiers cordon foreign oil offices in Bucharest

Romanian troops halted access to offices of American and other foreign oil firms in Bucharest to block removal of plans or papers on oil fields. A report also claimed Britain planned to sell interests in the country to Russia.

Bucharest Rumania Balkan Russia

Dordrecht Manager Sentenced Under Nazi Martial Court

A Dordrecht store manager who urged his women employees not to date or talk with German soldiers was sentenced to three years in prison by a German court martial. The verdict was reported from Amsterdam via Berlin on July 9.

Amsterdam Berlin Dordrecht

French Fleet Is Given To British In Alexandria

French naval authorities agreed to turn over the entire French fleet at Alexandria to the British. Crews will be transported to France and most will be returned as ships enter Besandris. Athos and Providence may escort crews home and some officers remain aboard to continue with the British.

Alexandria France Oran Algeria Mediterranean Godfroy Providence Britain Athos

Willkie Pressure Complaints Lifted

Washington July 9. Chairman Gillette Iowa announced that several requests had been received by the campaign expenditures committee for an investigation of the alleged high pressure telegram campaign in support of Wendell L. Willkie. The committee will review the complaints before deciding on further action.

Washington Gillette Iowa Ate Campaign Expenditures Committee Wendell L. Willkie

Winchester Disciples Reel In A Bass In Sunday Outing

Herman Hable, Winchester businessman and Common Council member, joined Dick Kremer and D. L. Kinter on a bass fishing trip by Riverton where they landed a one and a half pound beauty. Allen B. Gray of Loudoun Street keeps the city’s sole tobacco crop with a dozen plants behind his store. Cecil Peer and a friend brought back 24 fish from Castleman’s area. catch included cats up to five pounds, perch, and bass. Virginia Ritter seeks her toy terrier Skippy missing since the weekend, hoping for a swift court remedy if found.

Winchester Isaac Walton Herman Hable Common Council Dick Kremer D. L. Kinter Hable Riverton Allen B. Gray Winchester Clothier Allen Gray and Eddy Loudoun Street Cecil Peer Castleman’s Virginia Ritter Tavenner Skippy

British Free To Seek Italians In Mediterranean For Future Engagement

Decision frees Britain to pursue Italians in the Mediterranean as promised by Churchill. Chamber votes full powers to Petain ending the Third French Republic under Romanian pressure.

Mediterranean Churchill Chamber of Deputies Petain Rumania

Ile De France Seized by British Forces

The 43,450-ton French liner Ile De France was seized by British forces in London. The ship, commanded by Captain Herbert Fontaine, sailed from New York on May 1 with a cargo of war supplies including planes and machinery bound for Halifax for trans shipment en route to Australia.

London Reuters Singapore Ile de France New York Herebert Fontaine Halifax N.S Australia

Bombers See New Wave Over Britain as Casualties Reported

A new wave of German bombers was sighted off the southeast coast after at least two killed and several injured in Nazi air raids over England Scotland and Wales. Watchers reported one German plane aflame as it fell into the sea, believed to be the second air invader down that day.

London England Scotland Wales

French Fleet Surrenders to Britain at Alexandria

Rome dispatches claim the entire French fleet at Alexandria has surrendered to Britain. The report ties to a alleged German Italian plan to strike Britain across the Mediterranean with targets including Gibraltar Malta and Suez. British officials note the Richelieu was damaged in a Dakar raid and warn of a naval clash near Martinique amid Pan American neutrality tensions.

Alexandria Britain Rome British Empire Mediterranan Winston Churchill Mediterranean Gibraltar Virginio Gayda Mussolini British Islés Malta Suez Canal

French Warships Allege Action Under Petain Regime

The report describes Martinique as a French island in the Caribbean and notes French ships there may be ordered to fight if attacked. It mentions U S Navy destroyers in the area acting as observers and references Petain's government gaining full powers.

Martinique Caribbean Sea Venezuela Miami Fla United States Navy Petain France Chamber of Or Henri Philippe Petain

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