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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
10
Ten years after his family refused a new suit, 18 year old John Kelch from Glassport Pennsylvania left home when draft authorities sought him. They compelled him to register and he now faces the consequences of his earlier vow to never leave the house.
A formal court of inquiry into the submarine disaster near New London is set to begin tomorrow in New London Connecticut. An open court convened in Portsmouth yesterday to organize but adjourned without testimony. The submarine sank during a test dive last Friday killing 33 sailors.
Wellington Koo wife of the former Chinese minister to Washington arrives in Jersey City on a mission to aid the United China Relief Campaign. During a two month stay she plans to help raise five million dollars for relief efforts.
Washington June 26 government action to fix mandatory price levels appeared imminent after industry refusals to curb increases. Price Administrator Leon Henderson planned a broad ceiling for new automobile models and dealer margins, citing Chrysler refusal to rescind price hikes and furniture makers announcing five percent increases despite requests. Henderson praised Packard for delaying, pending Ford and other actions.
An opinion piece argues Finland serves Nazi strategy, not national self defense, detailing Finland’s governance under German protection, potential joint offensives toward Leningrad and Kronstadt, and the shift from shield to weapon in the war against Russia. It recalls Hitler's Mein Kampf claim of protective roles and portrays Finland as a pawn in the larger conflict with Germany pressing the trigger.
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII will deliver a Sunday radio address to discuss the war with Soviet Russia. Neutral Vatican stance remains, but sources note anticipated remarks on Soviet entry and anti Communist atheism. Message set for 8 30 a m EST on specified wavelengths.
Hagerstown Fair Association reports the track in excellent condition for the 10 day summer race meeting opening July 8. General Manager Harold F. Bester says daily post time for the first event is 2 30 p m and new eight race cards should finish by 6 p m by shaving intervals between races.
Police were notified that Lloyd Thomas Peele, 15, returned home last night about 9 o clock after failing to return Tuesday. Son of Lloyd Peele, proprietor of the Foxhall kitchen, the missing youth had been sought statewide.
Washington reports that officers of the new army from high brass to lieutenants must prove their fitness in field maneuvers this year or lose commands. Congress sources say regulars reservists and national guardsmen face dismissal if they fail to show stamina and decisive leadership for modern mechanized warfare. The War Department emphasizes testing commanding officers during peacetime drills as tempo of warfare accelerates.
The Winchester Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross announced a Senior Life Saving and Water Safety course beginning Monday June 30 taught by an authorized Red Cross instructor. Open to ages 17 and up, the 15 hour program has minimal cost, only 60 cents for a textbook. First class 5 p.m. June 30 with registrations due by noon that day via Red Cross, phone 5412.
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