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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

7

Appalachian Apple Parley To Be Held Here On June 29

Five speakers will present at the Appalachian Apples meeting in Martinsburg West Virginia June 29 at 10 30 a m at the Grashington Hotel Do C Purcell McCue and Malcolm B Brown will report Reports cover South America and Our Apples Apples Behind the Counter The 1940 Apple Outlook present food promotion fundamentals and national apple advertising Lectures are by Fred A Motz Paul Koenig E D Hughes Truman Nold and others

Appala- Apples, Inc Grashington Hotel Spo Fred A. Motz U. S. Department of Agriculture South America Frank Grimes Chicago Independent Alliance Malcolm B. Brown Carroll R. Miller Martinsburg W. Va Dorothy W. Lewis Appalachian Home Eugene Branch George Washington Hotel

McClure In A Minor Mishap At North Avenue Intersection

A collision this morning at 7 o'clock involved Dr F I McClure 55 of 124 South Braddock Street and a gas station operator George Sheppard. McClure’s car sustained about 25 dollars in damage with total expected damage around 50 dollars per Private Carlton Manuel who investigated.

F. I. McClure South Braddock Street George Sheppard North Avenue North Loudoun

Radio Operators Ordered to Prove Citizenship

The Federal Communications Commission ordered 100,000 radio operators to submit proof of citizenship by August 15. The decree applies to amateurs and commercial operators and requires affidavits fingerprints and photographs.

Washington Federal Communications Commission

Prayer Service On Modern Miracles By Rev. C Worthington Lowe

The Church of Our Saviour hosts a weekly prayer meeting tonight at 8 o clock led by the Rev. C Worthington Lowe on the subject Modern Miracles addressing the congregation.

C. Worthington Lowe Church of Our Saviour

Italy warned by U S over interference in Europe

The United States delivered a warning to Italy through Ambassador William Phillips that Rome must not interfere with French or British affairs in the western hemisphere. Fascist editor Virginio Gayda urged hard terms against France, while a Munich stringer described a plan to partition France with Germany and Italy, which a government source rejected.

Rome United States Italy Hemere William Phillips Virginio Gayda France Tl Giornale D Italia Gayda Mussolini Popolo di Roma Germany Munich Britain

French Told To Remain At Home

Bordeaux reports a government measure declaring cities over 20 000 open to reduce civilian flights as German advance continues. Citizens urged to stay indoors for safety while refugees overwhelm Bordeaux and Tours with crowded streets and scarce meals and lodging.

Bordeaux France Paris Germany Italy Charles Pomeret Tours

Bullitt May Have To Get Nazi Permit To Return

Paris dispatches report that associates of U S Ambassador William C Bullitt advised him to return to the United States where his services would be more valuable than in German occupied Paris He has not decided The move would require German approval under protocol procedure and Nazi officials must be notified of the ambassador s wishes before any departure.

Paris Aachen Berlin United States William C. Bullitt

Peace Terms Not To Be Negotiated

The article reports that Premier Petain had not received terms from the Nazi-Fascists yet and that seven invading aircraft were shot down by British defenses with no severe damage to military targets. It notes Spanish planes over the Mediterranean toward Africa and describes U S war effort moves including a proposed $4 billion fleet expansion and Canada’s push for compulsory service.

Bordeaux Petain Teeming Thames Yorkshire Mediterranean Africa

Republicans Tussle Over Labor Aid and Draft Debate

The resolutions committee sparred over foreign policy while President Roosevelt's draft proposal stirred debate at the Republican gathering. John L. Lewis of the CIO praised Hoover and challenged party labor relations, declaring labor’s rights and opposition to special privilege, with CIO, United Mine Workers and Labor’s Non-Partisan League backing his claims. Lewis warned he wields influence not as a vote holder but as a representative of 10,000,000 members.

Resolutions Committee Roosevelt John L. Lewis Herbert Hoover Glenn Frank I. O Republican Resolutions Committee Republican Party Creek United Mine Workers Labor America Lewis

President Roosevelt Outlines Fourfold National Service Plan

President Roosevelt advocates a compulsory training program now under study. He outlines four service classifications including fighting forces, auxiliary uniformed support, munitions and defense production, and conservation of national resources. The plan would involve eventual government service for the nation’s youth, possibly extending to young women.

France loses Cherbourg Rennes and Nancy to German advance

Berlin reported that Cherbourg, Rennes, and Nancy have fallen as German forces push across France. The front from the English Channel to the Swiss border remains scattered with the Poilu fighting stubbornly while Premier Petain faces a choice between terms with the Berlin Rome axis or a continued defense. Paris, Le Mans, and crossings of the Loire are mentioned amid the advance.

Berlin Cherbourg France Rennes Brittany Nancy English Channel Petain Berlin-Rome

British to Get Navy Speed Boats amid Protest

Washington reports the Navy cleared the way for Elec tric Boat Company of Groton Conn to sell 20 high speed submarine chasers and motor torpedo boats to Britain. The contract with the navy was changed to delay delivery, enabling sale to the British. Senator Byrd demands full details and an investigation by the Senate Naval Affairs Committee.

Washington Navy Electric Boat Company Groton Conn Cnme United States Navy Department Boat Company Senate Naval Affairs Committee Byrd D-Va

Artist Siqueiros Sought in Trotsky Attack

Mexican police urged press and radio nationwide to help locate artist David Alfaro Siqueiros, named a conspirator in the May 24 machine gun attack on Leon Trotsky in Mexico City, amid a broad manhunt. The piece notes a serial newspaper run and mentions Cleveland towns.

Trotsky Mexico City David Alfaro Siqueiros Leon Trotsky

Winchester Beauties At National Junior Chamber Convention

Miss Winifred Yost and Miss Kathryn Beverley Baker preside at the Winchester apple booth in the Mayflower Hotel lobby during the national Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Washington. Local delegates including J. P. Arthur and H. B. McCormac attend sessions as Winchester plans to move to New York for Junior Chamber Day at the World's Fair.

Winchester Junior Board of Trade Mayflower Hotel Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce Winifred Yost Kathryn Beverley Baker Miss Yost Edwin C. Yost Miss Baker Dale I. Baker Winchester Tom Bad New York

Economy Bloc Renew Efforts To Cut Spending

In Washington on June 19, Senate supporters of broad spending cuts renewed efforts to attach an economy order to the 1.007 billion defense tax bill. Senator Byrd proposed authorizing a 10 percent cut in federal outlays except for military items, but the chamber only approved curtailment by 41 to 35. The Senate then defeated a 5 percent mandatory cut by 47 to 33.

Washington Senate Byrd D-Va Tydings

Price To Cut Over Teletype Circuit

The state police teletype service will be cut over on Friday June 21 at 11 o clock by Governor James H. Price in Richmond Virginia. An invitation has been sent to Chief Hollis and members of police departments on the circuit to attend if they wish.

James H. Price Richmond Hollis

German Consul Edger Von Spiegel Meets Embassy Officials

Baron Edgar Von Spiegel German consul general in New Orleans conferred with German embassy officials in Washington. The meeting related to a State Department probe of remarks suggesting Germany would not forget aid from the United States. Officials declined to say if the consul was summoned. State Department requested more information from Governor Sam H. Jones of Louisiana.

Washington Baron Edgar von Spiegel New Orleans State Department Germany United States Sam H. Jones Louisiana Jones

Bankhead Named as Potential Democratic Keynote Speaker

National Chairman James A. Farley reported that he and President Roosevelt favor Speaker William B. Bankhead as the keynote at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Chicago James A. Farley Roosevelt William B. Bankhead

First rhubarb plantings arrive in America centuries ago

The first rhubarb plantings were brought to America about 150 years ago, marking an early introduction of the herb to American gardens and cooking.

America

France Names Plenipotentiaries in Peace Talks Effort

France selects a group to receive the Reich government for possible peace negotiations as German terms for ending the war loom. Meanwhile fighting persists and the Franco German peace roadmap includes Madrid as a potential meeting site with Franco’s residence as the venue.

Bordeaux France Germany Tts Prench Jose Felix Lequerica Adolf Hitler Paul Baudouin Madrid Figaro Francisco Franco Reich

Actor Returning From France to United States on Clipper

Robert Montgomery, American actor who has been serving as an ambulance driver in France, departed Lisbon today for the United States aboard a Clipper plane.

Lisbon Robert Montgomery France United States

Special Trade In Deal On New Saw Tooth Tread Seiberling Tires

Special trade in offer promotes Seiberling tires featuring Saw Tooth tread. Visitors are invited to see the new tire line at the display location for comparison and potential purchase.

Seiberling

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