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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
3
R G Connelly Jr outlines that milk is a nutritious unstable emulsion whose composition varies by cattle breed lactation stage and weather. He stresses careful dairy feed, good pasture, and proper hay to preserve vitamin A and overall milk quality from production to consumption.
In Troop 9 the ceremony awarded Stand ard Camporee ribbons to two patrols and presented individual emblems to campers after an outdoor meeting. Troop 20 opened with the Scout Oath and Flag Salute, discussed Camporee and summer plans, played Steal the Flag, and disbanded with a benediction. Troop 3 marked a cabin dedication with parents present, showcased First Aid Safety Signaling and Compass, announced advancement milestones, gave year pins, and ended with refreshments.
Berlin Maryland June 18. Sadie a 37 year old mare owned by Chariton A Dryden is not for sale. He refused University of Maryland interest for study. Sadie born in Queponco in 1903 marks her birthday this week. Dryden says the refusal is sentimental recalling courtship with the future Mrs Dryden in a buggy drawn by Sadie.
In Elmcrook Nebraska on June 18 12-year-old Melvin Walger found a four leaf clover that brought him misfortune rather than luck. A bee sting led to pink eye and his mother spanked him for spending two hours away from home searching for the lucky emblem.
Middleway notes a fine spring with promising wheat and grass, early corn looks encouraging, and stock sales at Charles Town yards exceed usual. A truckload of lambs sold by J R Ware averaged 84 pounds. Community members travel, study, and visit relatives across West Virginia and Maryland.
Los Angeles police detain William Tate 30 on suspicion of extortion after Arlen alleges Tate assaulted him at Wilshire Country Club and at his home. Tate claims Arlen ruined his marriage. Tate’s wife has a pending divorce suit for cruelty.
Berlin radio officials push the idea that a German victory would bring peace and order with the slogan America for Americans and Europe for Europeans. They claim Germany seeks no destruction of Britain, only naval access and control of strategic seaways for a first class power.
Mrs. May Collins varnished her kitchen floor in Lincoln on June 18 and found it would not dry in time for dinner or breakfast the next day. The source notes the varnish had been motor oil.
Charles Francis Lyons, a musician and father of three, was chosen "Typical American Father" in a Father’s Day program at the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. He is currently unemployed.
Charlottesville June 18 Lawrence Dennis author and former U S diplomat argued that war to regain losses and restore nations would face 400 million dissatisfied people. He said Roosevelt’s policy risks isolation and urged realism as the world remakes itself under totalitarian powers. He warned democracy and capitalism cannot win with obsolete institutions if conditions have changed.
The region exports are led by copper and diamonds along with other mineral products. Local trade officials note emphasis on mining outputs and international demand for the metal and gemstone shipments.
AP outlines France’s fall to Germany, detailing Dunkirk capture Paris occupation and French line breaches. It traces the 1938 to 1940 sequence from Austria to Poland and Norway to the blitz through Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Notes Maginot Line overrun and France’s vast empire and fleets.
Ne a lighted cigarette in his sleep caused a car fire. Edward Wood, 20, suffered first and second degree leg burns before flames were extinguished. His pants were burned and a Raglan coat listed as damaged.
The text lists territories under Africa Americas and Oceania including Nisia in French West Africa and Cameroon Reunion Madagascar Comoros Somaliland in Africa. In the Americas it mentions St Pierre and Miquelon Islands Duadelupe Martinique French Guiana and in Oceania New Caledonia and Tahiti.
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