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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1941
Page
1
The article outlines France facing dual pressure as Britain seeks to hold Eastern Mediterranean positions while Vichy France shifts between collaboration and resistance. Weygand’s authority in North Africa is challenged amid reports of German encouragement of pro-British forces, with fighting extending to Syria and Libya.
Rome June 7 reports the Chief of Staff General Ugo Cavallero was named coordinator of Italian military activities by Mussolini at a ministers meeting. The cabinet approved laws mainly administrative and the navy budget touched 2.5 billion lira.
Norfolk Va June 7 fire destroyed a house near Thalia in Princess Anne county trapping eight people. Four Negroes were burned to death and four others suffered burns or injuries as doors were blocked by the flames. Chief William White and Dr M Dormire coroner investigated noting the fire started in the rear of the house.
South African troops reinforce British forces in Egypt while France contends Britain plans an attack on Syria. Ambassador Winant returns from London amid claims Britain will hold Suez. Ambassador Grew says Germany seeks no peace and the US may need to fight to preserve its way of life. Tokyo talks involve German Italian and Japanese envoys as pan Croatia surfaced. East Indies reply to trade proposals criticized in Togo. British air raids target French invasion coasts as German planes claim heavy shipping losses off Scotland and West Africa. Italian air sorties hit Malta Tobruk and Sidi. Ethiopian cleanup yields 2000 prisoners.
The selective service system may supply selectees to the navy for its growing auxiliary fleet and shore bases. Limited numbers would be taken, as defense needs rise and many reservists are called to active duty. The pace of enlistments remains high with 1,000 to 1,500 volunteers weekly, while re-enlistment rates lag behind last year.
Ambassador John G. Winant told Vice President Wallace and Senate leaders Britain holds Suez and Siver Canal threats, believes UK air superiority possible, and Africa forces ready to meet Hitler. Shipping remains critical though level of sinkings has eased. Churchill reportedly retains broad political support.
The August Democratic primary is rendered unnecessary as incumbents qualify without opposition. E. Blackburn Moore of Winchester and the Frederick Clarke district is unopposed for re election. In Winchester city posts W A Baker Charles P McVicar James P Reardon and Taylor Barr qualified. Noble C Pierce heads the Safe City Executive Committee. Deadline to qualify expired at midnight.
Kansas City report says T J Pendergast former Democratic political boss and R E O Malley one of his lieutenants were sentenced to two years each by a three judge federal court for contempt in deceiving it over Missouri s ten million fire insurance settlement. They had previously served about a year each for income tax evasion.
YARED P. Macedonia lists a notice for the Young People's Department dated Saturday June 14. The entry includes a dial in contact and references Willis Real Estate with page and column markers for the classified notice.
Paul V. McNutt told about 750 graduates at the University of Maryland exercises that the struggle is a struggle to the death and that action marks a new era. He warned that American security is threatened externally and that twice as many forces are needed to ensure safety.
Berlin reports quote an authorized spokesman denying German propaganda efforts in the United States. The spokesman says Roosevelt’s papers claim falsified orders were used to spread peace narratives, and asserts that British and American leaders view aid as essential to prevent Britain’s collapse. The spokesman stresses U.S. aims are peaceful collaboration and not propaganda.
Hayes DeHaven, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Ernie DeHaven of near Gore, won the fourth annual Northern Virginia marble tournament final against Jack Lewis of Winchester 7 6 and 7 5 after leading eliminations. He earns a week in Wildwood New Jersey and a spot in the National Marble Tournament.
A fragmented item notes former premier Paul Reynaud leaving prison and returning to his home in southeast France. The brief mentions conditions around his release and a local context in Bee Gaeta selbiale tear Dishes in the Bases Basses.
The American Legion outlined to President Roosevelt a plan to mobilize up to 1,000,000 World War veterans for home defense units. Milo Warner said 700,000+ veterans already volunteered, with 67 roles from seaman to X-ray operator, and the Legion will advise and supply personnel to civilian defense offices while issuing new pocket manuals for local defense efforts.
The Springsbury stables of Mr. and Mrs. Greenhalgh led with five blue ribbons, three reds and two yellows after morning judging in the Blue Ridge Hunt Club Horse Show at Carter Hall grove in Virginia. Rokeby Stables led by Paul Mellon trailed with one blue ribbon, three reds and two yellows as spectators arrived for the afternoon rounds.
President Roosevelt plans to order government seizure of the North American Aviation Plant at Inglewood California if CIO workers do not return to work by Monday The move would be the first federal shutdown of an essential industry since the defense emergency began and follows strikes that halted bombers and other combat aircraft orders.
Tokyo dispatch reports US Ambassador Joseph C. Grew stating a just peace with Germany is utterly impossible at this time and that the United States may enter the war to preserve the American way of life. He notes Germany’s pattern of war and rejects a conference for a just peace, urging decisive action to curb the threat. The cable was sent to Keep America Out of War Congress chair T. Flynn.
Harry R. McCann announced that volunteers are needed in the city and county for air raid protective lookout posts. He hopes to complete the organization of local units by June 15 and asks interested individuals to contact him pending final setup.
Inglewood Calif June 7 CIO UAW aviation head Richard T Frankensteen said a complete statement of the union stand in the North American Aviation strike would come this afternoon. A mass union meeting is set for 3 pm with no details on proposals. government takeover possible Monday if the walkout continues. The union seeks a closed shop and wage boosts from 50 to 75 cents per hour, with a 10 cent raise, while company officials and the Office of Production Management had been notified of the strike threats.
London June 7 The BBC quoted a dispatch from the French News Agency saying Henri Dentz high commissioner to the French mandate of Syria asked Vichy to send more troops and if necessary German troops to replace those who remain loyal to the Vichy regime amid uncertain allegiance.
In Cleveland on June 7 three Boston physicians urged the American Association to back labeling all liquor as poison. They argued alcohol is a major habit forming drug and should be regulated like arsenic or carbolic acid. They claimed federal food and drug protections should include alcohol to protect public health.
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