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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

7

Stalin Holds Winning Cards in European War Says Babson

Babson asserts Stalin will steer peace terms and align with the Allies, while Russia may trade with the Allies or remain neutral in the East. He warns investors to watch Russia, noting business activity about 10 percent above 1939 levels for early 1940.

Gongricht ST. Louis Bitler Italy Germany England Mussolini Ethopia Suez Canal France Duce Balkans Yugoslavia Rumania Near East Black Sea Turkey Russia Poland Finland Stalin Hitler Far East Japan Pacific Chiang Kai-Shek China Chiang Kai- Shek Norway Sweden

Alpine troops begin 200 mile trek to Narvik defense

Berlin reports Hitler dispatches Alpine troops on a 200 mile march through difficult mountains to aid the besieged Nazis at Narvik. British artillery in the Narvik area is said to be strengthened with limited fighting, while Germany claims a battleship hit and a submarine seized from the British.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Narvik Germany Norway Fuehrer Nemnsos Kattegat Britain Namsos

Police Court Dipsosees Docket of Local Offenders

Police Court disposed cases include James Poindexter of South Boston Benn Leggett of Winchester James Shanholtz of Frederick County Floyd Newlin of Frederick County Cliff Lefton of Winchester Paul Tumblin Linwood Haymaker Thorbaugh Neelson William Weimer Orlando Holmes Rosenberger charged with drunk disorderly conduct fines range 10.25 to 15.25 dollars Eugene Reynolds cutting traffic rope Dewy Carpenter disorderly Alice Lovett 610 North Market drunk and disorderly Wilson Gardiner drunk and disorderly.

James Poindexter South Boston Benn Leggett Winchester James Shanholtz Frederick County Floyd Newlin Cliff Lefton Paul Tumblin Linwood Thorbaugh Neelson William Wiemer Orlando Holmes Rosenberger Eugene Reynolds Dewy Carpenter Alice Lovett North Market Wilson Gardiner

Baltimore Market Quotes Mixed Produce and Livestock

Market notes from Baltimore with May 6 quotations on apples and other produce, poultry, butter, and livestock. Prices span apples including Delicious and Rome varieties. potatoes, poultry cuts, ducks, and hogs with Friday comparisons. Chicago and Philadelphia quotes also summarized for cattle, calves, sheep, and eggs.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia U. S Arby Baltimore Butter and Eye Exchange U. S. Dept Chicago Livestock Chicago Philadelphia

Local Markets Update in The Star

Daily market listings appear in The Star with standard disclaimers for typographical errors and corrections as needed. The note emphasizes accuracy but notes The Star does not assume responsibility for typos.

The Star

Stock Market Advances and Declines Mixed in May Day Trading

New York May 6 gains of fractions to a point were pinned on selected stocks with sluggish deal flow around 500000 shares. War news influenced speculation while British sterling dipped about 154 cents, and a list of closing prices showed mixed results among major issues like American Can, General Motors, Sears Roebuck, and Union Pacific with several trading declines.

New York Wall Street Allied al. Chem Am. Can Am. Rad Motors Goodyear Int. Har J. Manville Kennecott M. Ward Natl Dairy N.Y. C Packard Penney (Jc R. R Republic Steel Sears Roebuck Southern R. R S. O. of N. J Texas Union Pac A. U. Ssp Wes Union Woolworth

Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations

Chicago May 6 Wheat futures and cash prices for July and September new crop contracts slipped over a cent a bushel as short covering and mill buying briefly lent support. Favorable grain belt weather and weak European demand weighed on prices, with domestic markets remaining soft amid a tense European situation.

Chicago Sunvanats - Wayins

John Willey Recovering After Route 11 Crash

John Willey of Stephens City 24 was taken to Memorial Hospital for observation after a single vehicle rollover on Route 11 near Vaucluse. He spent a quiet night with no broken bones or serious injuries and his condition was reported satisfactory. he worked at the Long filling station in Middletown.

John Willey Stephens City Memorial Hospital Willey Long Middletown Vaucluse

Eagles To Elect Officers At Winchester Aerie Meeting

Winchester Aerie No 824 will hold its annual election of officers Tuesday evening at 8 oclock. Nomination meeting last Tuesday produced many nominations except for the Worthy President seat where Robert B Dale is the only nominee. A buffet supper is planned to accompany the meeting.

Winchester Aerie No. 824 Praternal Order of Eagles Robert B. Dale

Market quotes show mixed grain yields and prices

Chicago cash grain lists no cash wheat sales. Corn values range with No 2 mixed around 74 cents, No 1 yellow 67 to 69, while oats and barley show varied bids. Baltimore notes red winter wheat at 1.14 and corn at 75 to 77, with Winchester wheat at 1.10 and corn at 70 cents.

Uae Chicago Baltimore Grains Baltimore Winchester

Vox Pop Sketch Heard In Kansas City During Apple Blossom Festival

Martin L. Graybeal of Winchester writes from Kansas City Mo that the Vox Pop broadcast from the George Washington Hotel lobby drew interest. He notes Mrs Byrd Dr Allen and others performed well and that Winchester is expected to have a big week as spring warms in the region.

Columbia System George Washington Hotel Kansas City Martin L. Graybear Thomas Graybeal Winchester Jeweler Hodgson Brown Graybeal Winchester Byrd Allen

Macedonia Ladies Aid to Meet Postponed Gathering

A postponed Macedonia Ladies Aid Society meeting is set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the residence of Mrs. R. L. Petrie. Mrs. J. R. Hollar will lead the session.

Macedonia Ladies’ Aid Society R. L. Petrie J. R. Hollar

Schwellenbach Nominated for U.S. District Judge Post

President Roosevelt nominated Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach of Washington to be United States district judge for the Eastern District of Washington. The vacancy had persisted since last September and followed months of reports he was chosen for the post.

Washington Roosevelt Lewis B. Schwallenbach D-Wash United States

Nodding Airman Crashes Vehicle on Washington Boulevard

Baltimore May 6 Sergeant Robert F Sutton 30 of the second bombing squadron Bolling Field was injured when his automobile crashed into a retaining wall near Dorsey on Washington boulevard He was treated at St Agnes Hospital for lacerations of the head and possible internal injuries Police said he dozed off while driving and lost control of the car

Baltimore Robert F. Sutton Bolling Field Dorsey Washington Boulevard St. Agnes’ Hospital Sutton

Germans face opposition as Norwegians claim eastern advance

Stockholm May 6. Aftonbladet reports German columns still facing opposition south of Trondheim. Norwegians attempting to hold the Germans east of Storen claim a morning victory over a Nazi force of 3,000. Two German planes that made forced landings were seized and their crews interned.

Stockholm Aftonbladet Trondheim Storen

Price Fixing Deemed Unlawful by Court

The court held price fixing unlawful per se under the Sherman Act. It found abundant evidence the combination aimed to raise prices and that buying programs contributed to the rise. Proof of conspiracy and price rise constitutes the completed unlawful act under section one.

Tion Douglas

First Brethren Bible Service at First Brethren Church

Dr. Baker leads a School of the Bible service at 8 p.m. in Berry ville Avenue church. Rev Norman H ophouse lectures on the Ascension Exaltation and Glorification of Christ. The School of the Bible closes May 27 with diplomas for faithful work. Dr. W T Reid to lecturing June 17–21. Conference open to all interested in deeper Word study.

Dr. Baker First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Norman Hophouse School of the Bible W. T. Reid Ohio Messianiic Ti Reid

British Destroyer Is Sunk

The article reports on political tensions as Prime Minister Chamberlain faces a Commons appearance to address the Allied withdrawal from central Norway. It notes doubts among neutrals about Britain and France's air capability and imports from the United States, while Norway seeks Allied aid and faith in promised support as its leaders visit London from a Scottish port.

Chamberlain House of Commons Norway Wall Yorkshire Post Britain Germany Neu France United States Halvdan Koht Koht Birger Ljungberg London

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