29 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1939
Page
1
Japanese and British forces confront each other across barbed wire defenses in a tense border scene. A new treaty with Germany is reported as a potential warning to France and other states, signaling shifting European security dynamics.
London officials said Sir Robert Craige, ambassador to Japan, was instructed to press Tokyo over continued anti British demonstrations as negotiations in Tokyo on China policy reportedly stalled. In Shanghai British and Japanese troops faced barricades after an incident that held four British soldiers for over two hours, raising fears of renewed friction.
MA Winchester lauds the Go on cast of Outward Bound and thanks all involved in a strong production. The town urges eligible voters to participate next Tuesday in the primary. Tonight a yard party supports the firemen as they raise funds to send a reel team to the State Convention in Charles City. last year they placed second at Luray with a green team.
One man died and his brother was critically injured when a two car wreck on Route 11 north of Clearbrook occurred as a three brother group traveled toward Staunton. Clyde Arnold witnessed the crash and the Sunoco truck driver John Taylor was uninjured.
London broadcasts describe a large scale naval mobilization to peak fighting power for the August September danger period. 12 000 reservists report Monday after a King George inspection with early talks of a three nation mutual aid pact and rapid staff consultations.
In a political advertisement Harrison defends his experience and refrains from personal attacks, claiming the public may judge his record without guidance from others. He argues the right to run for public office in a free country and notes his campaign against Cather.
Four gambling boats sail three miles offshore near Santa Monica and Long Beach. State Attorney General Earl Warren ordered Rex Tex Showboat and Tango to cease operations within 48 hours or be abated as nuisances and law violators.
A call for a wrecker was received in Winchester this afternoon after a trailer detached and lay off the Stephens City Double Tollgate highway. No injuries information available at this time.
The Virginia State Elks Association convention will be held August 20 to 22 with Winchester Lodge 867 as host. About 400 delegates are expected. events include tours, a banquet at the George Washington Hotel, a Purple and White Ball, and trips to Skyline Caverns. Edwin T. Snider chairs the convention committee with a full slate of officers and subcommittees.
Voters in Clarke Frederick and Winchester prepare for the Democratic primary with candidates and officials announced. In Winchester polls run 5 09 a m to 7 03 p m with X ballot voting. Harrison and Cather lead in the State Senate race while Moore runs unopposed for the House of Delegates in the district.
The Senate trimmed the administration lending bill by 850 million, leaving 1.64 billion for rural electrification 500 million farm tenancy and rural rehabilitation 600 million non federal public works 350 million Export-Import Bank 100 million and reclamation 90 million. The chamber also killed a provision for leasing 350 million to railroads and cut 500 million for toll roads and bridges.
The July ledger shows at least seven dead and extensive damage from heat waves drought and severe storms across multiple states. Lightning killed two people in Oregon and Kentucky. two more deaths occurred in Pennsylvania and Ohio due to heat. A Indiana girl died in a blinding rain accident. a 73-year-old man perished fighting a scrub timber fire near Spokane.
Paris July 29 the cabinet adopted a lengthy series of decrees concerning life terms for certain parliament members. The action follows the debate on the government program and aims to formalize penalties and rewards tied to national service.
The campaign in north China expanded with paid demonstrators at Pehtaiho attracting hundreds of foreign women. Chinese coolies in the parade said they were paid three cents plus a bottle of soda. Britons claim recent demonstrations in Tientsin Peiping Tsing tao and other cities are funded by Japan.
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad commends officers and employes for their cooperation in the debt adjustment plan to ease interest burdens and urges continued help to secure security holder support for its success.
The seventh World Poultry Congress opened in Cleveland and drew about 25,000 to the exhibition. The general assembly examined nutrition diseases and market features while Paul V. McNutt the federal security administrator designate prepared to address tomorrow’s program.
The royal court in Soestdyk Netherlands accelerates preparations for the birth of an infant to Crown Princess Juliana. Officials say the event will be celebrated as a national moment with official ceremonies and public interest centered on the royal household.
The Star seeks swift primary results from Winchester Frederick Clarke counties reporters to copy votes for each candidate and telegraph totals after polls close. Two Star telephones are available for toll messages to speed public notice of Tuesday night results. Election judges should designate a caller to report every candidate’s tally.
About 200 people gathered at the Gore picnic grounds at 2 30 this afternoon for the Modern Woodmen event despite showers. If rain continues the program will move to next Saturday. Windle says if weather clears the celebration could run to midnight with features including a Berke ley Springs Gore baseball game hot air balloon ascensions a beauty queen coronation and a basket luncheon. Up to 5000 are expected if the weather clears. Democratic primary candidates have been invited to speak.
Police in Maryland Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia hunted for a pilot who departed Pittsburg yesterday at 4 27 p m en route to Washington in a small plane NC 20725 The airport identified the traveler as Lewis traveling from Detroit The trip usually takes about two and a half hours by air
National Safety Council estimates place the economic impact of each fatal accident at 43 000. Winchester has faced 2 fatalities this year totaling 86 000 with warnings of more losses if accidents continue. Local statistician George W Jones notes 11 pedestrians injured January to July with varied ages and intoxication levels. most drivers were not at fault.
President Roosevelt aboard the Potomac fished 22 miles off Ocean City Maryland seeking a Marlin catch from a rich schooling at the Jackpot shoal. The coast guard cutter Gayuga was alerted to bring bait and gear as the yacht appeared 25 miles northeast of the resort town.
Government counsel nears end of Derrtation case against Harry Bri in San Francisco waiting for decision. Bridges may be added to the list of 16 witnesses already offered.
Thousands of messengers at the Baptist World Alliance congress in Atlanta begin their return pilgrimages to sixty nations. They will adjourn until 1944 and send eight divines to Washington to meet Romanian and Russian envoys to present and explain resolutions on religious freedom.
Weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States. Generally fair with showers Tuesday or Wednesday and again at the end of the week. Temperatures mostly moderate, cooler Wednesday night, then warmer toward the end of the week.
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