02 Mar 1940
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1940
Page
1
Berlin reports Hitler told Sumner Welles that Germany will continue fighting until Britain and France acknowledge a central Europe doctrine and German colonial restoration. He demanded British renunciation of strategic sea lanes and Gibraltar and Suez control as preconditions for disarmament.
At Memorial Hospital this afternoon the injured auto victims were reported doing as well as can be expected. Robert Newlin 29 and A W Haley 35 were seriously hurt when a pickup struck a tree east of the Opequon on Route 50. Miller and Anderson salesmen were also injured in the crash yesterday morning.
Burr P. Harrison state senator from Winchester will speak tonight on the referendum question to prohibit diversion of highway funds. He appears on WRVA Richmond at 6 15 p m and the talk is rebroadcast by WDBJ Roanoke thirty minutes later.
MA Winchester notes barefoot use by some students is harmless but warns wornout shoes cause illness. County schools report many children miss shoes. Readers can aid youngsters by donating garments. contact the county superintendent at 778.
The Associated Press reports Adolf Hitler outlined to Sumner Welles four terms Germany would demand for peace. He sought unilateral political supremacy over Bohemia Moravia Slovakia Poland and Hungary, control of key routes by Britain relinquishing influence over Gibraltar and the Suez Canal, the return of Germany’s colonies, and guarantees that Britain and France would refrain from stirring up the Balkans and Scandinavia.
A snag halts the eastern approach to the Castleman's Ferry bridge over the Shenandoah in Berryville Virginia. Two severe earth slides threaten workers in the Blue Ridge cut and may force a delay until April pending a conference with federal road engineers.
Rodney Crowther Baltimore Evening Sun financial editor will speak at a Valley Clearing House Association dinner in Woodstock on Monday March 18. Topic: The Effect of the European War On Banking In America. Introduced by Mr Reibling. dinner at seven, Wood s bankers host.
A man identified as Mr Likens was injured this morning around 10 o clock when he fell from a residence he was building in Nain. He slid from a ladder about 10 to 12 feet and was taken by Omps ambulance to Memorial Hospital for examination. Doctors reported back injuries and other injuries and he will remain hospitalized. Likens runs a local filling station and works as a truck driver for Conoco Oil in Winchester.
Sir John Simon declares six months of postponed German lighting smash has united Britain and France, strengthened the empire, and left Germany friendless while Britain faces a hard, disciplined foe ready for war.
Wilson Borden of Middletown raises Yukon variety mink as a hobby with seven animals and hopes to reach 14 or 15 by May. He anticipates selling pelts in December to New York buyers at about 15 the fur, aiming to turn a small profit. He believes he may be the only mink breeder in Freder.
The Brucetown public school from 1870 sits condemned and unsanitary with a muddy yard and derelict frame building. A two story structure now occupies only the first floor as reporters document missing panes drainage failures rotted spouting and a weathered front porch roof strip.
Governor Earl K. Long failed to convene a special session as only 13 of 39 Louisiana senators appeared. The revolt against the Huey P. Long machine left the chamber without quorum, quashing plans to discuss potential changes to the attorney general backed “dictator” law.
A spectacular eight alarm blaze near downtown Baltimore forced evacuations of adjacent buildings and threatened nearby autos and trailers. Fire crews fought the flames for about three hours before bringing the blaze under control.
Toronto March 2 The executive identified as T. E. who ro se from wagon boy to president of the Canadian Pacific Express Company died today.
Beatrice V. Clarke a Lawrence policewoman who had her garter snapped at a theatre plans to visit upcoming shows to curb the practice after receiving complaints from other women. The incident led to the offender being fined 25 dollars yesterday.
Helsinki reports air alarms totaling four and a quarter hours as Soviet planes attacked outskirts and Viipuri front lines. Finns claim heavy Russian losses along the Isthmus from Viipuri to Taipale, with Taipale fortress holding and Viipuri under threat from land and sea approaches.
Five killed in a three alarm Worcester blaze destroying a five story building. Firemen fought two hours. roof collapse followed bodies recovered from the top floor. Names include Jean E Nordstrom Anna Hy dock Rena Nordstrom and George Thompson, with damage up to $50 000.
The article notes a cautious outlook for 1940 marriage figures in Winchester with 476 licenses issued so far, distributed 233 in February and 234 in January, and 113 licenses in Frederick County during January and February. It cites possible state legislation and a required physical exam as factors reducing future licenses.
A truck carrying 290 cases of whiskey rolled 40 feet down Brushy Mountain near Bastian Virginia. State Trooper A E Andes noted many locals helped salvage the cargo while the driver Ralph Farlow of Pittsburgh escaped unharmed after brakes failed.
London dispatch says the air ministry reports two enemy planes were downed. A Dornier bomber fell in France and a Messerschmitt was shot down behind German lines.
Four Italian ships that sailed last night to beat Britain's coal export blockade to Italy returned to their berths today. They await new instructions from Italian authorities about their next move.
In Los Angeles on March 2, Betsey Cushing Roosevelt will receive $115,000 under a divorce settlement with James Roosevelt. A default decree is planned next Monday in Judge Thomas Gould’s court. Mrs. Roosevelt testified about years of strained relations and her husband’s repeated divorce demand. Her brother Howard Cushing fell ill with influenza, delaying recording of the decree.
An all day event for Frederick County fruit growers on Thursday March 7 begins at 9 am with a mice control demonstration in Richard's orchard Cedar Creek Grade led by H J Spencer from the US Biological Survey. If weather fails the packing shed hosts the demo.
Archibald Fowler a 22 year old professional cricketer fainted twice during his marriage ceremony to Joan Harvey a 20 year old in London. Police and medical staff attended and the ceremony was halted briefly before resuming.
Belgians report heavy air clashes with German forces as one pursuit plane was shot down by a German bomber and four other planes reportedly crashed. Three Belgian fliers are said to be among the casualties with ongoing attempts to confirm the details.
Two planes driven out to sea by fighters near Scotland today. A steamer crew said their vessel was attacked by a German bomber in the early morning. Heavy explosions and machine gun fire followed before Allied planes arrived and drove off the raiders. Berwick residents reported a naval engagement near the Forth, with blasts seen up to 12 miles inland.
Carney, former clerk of Norfolk County, qualified before Judge C. W. Coleman to become the new Norfolk County judge in Portsmouth. A large crowd attended the swearing in ceremony at the flower bedecked bench.
John Staples, a septuagenarian mail carrier in Stephens City, maintains a horse drawn route from depot to the town center. Clarence Lemley notes local fishermen enjoy fresh catches now sold in a merchant shop. Dennis Hoover, Middletown High School principal, cites indoor work during unusually cold weather and plans for the Annual and Senior play. George W. Hardy nears 83, celebrated by the Fellowship Club at the Baptist Church with congratulations and birthday wishes.
The Virginia House of Delegates votes to cut state salaries including the Milk Commission by 6000 dollars a year, eliminates the publicist post held by Robert C. Harper, trims Fisheries Commissioner G. Walter Mapp to 5000, and bars funds for the patrol boat Sirene. Delegates also reduce Alcoholic Beverage Control Board pay and rollbacks for banking and insurance department auditors.
Weather outlook for the coming week in the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic states. Precipitation expected early in the week with Monday conditions turning fair Monday night. Tuesday shows precipitation with a possible fair spell Tuesday night. Warmer conditions midweek, then colder by midweek and a rebound to warmth at week’s end.
BERLIN Hitler presents a German case for domination of central Europe and claims new successes for warplane attacks off the British coast. HELSINKI Finns push toward Viipuri. NEW YORK British merchantman torpedoed Phoenician submarine attack shifts focus to Pustia freighter.
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