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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
11
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Ottawa reports a torpedo attack likely sank a vessel killing 11 American pilots listed among 122 missing in enemy action. The pilots were not ferrying bombers but were en route to Britain to move planes from inspection bases to UK fields. A Royal Canadian Corps of Signalers member is the twelfth American missing.
Rome editor Virginia Gayda, prominent Fascist writer, warned that Secretary Stimson’s push for U S naval protection of Britain bound shipments signals a possible early U S intervention. He linked Stimson remarks on Anglo American Atlantic control to a developing political military alliance likely to take effect soon.
Ross Miller of near Peterstown West Virginia was killed at Celanese American plant when engulfed by sand in a bin. He fell in while working and suffocated before the sand could be cleared. Dr. George Williams attributed death to suffocation.
London May 8 Captain A J M Hudson civil lord of the admiralty told the House of Commons that there is reason to be encouraged by recent results in the anti U boat campaign. He said U boats claimed as sunk could not be announced without visiting the Axis.
A vintage weight loss ad promises a 20 pound fat loss in three weeks using Kruschen Salts with a morning water dose before breakfast. It claims increased energy, clearer skin, brighter eyes and a younger feel, plus dietary cautions and a 4 week supply with money back.
A Virginia Defense Council note cites a State Health Department study warning a doctor shortage could arise if military service reduces practicing physicians. Of 2 955 doctors in Virginia, 807 are seniors, 707 general practitioners, and 526 specialists. One physician serves 890 residents, with urban rural gaps and at least 31 counties above 1 500 per doctor. King and Queen County has a single registered physician for about 7 000 residents.
In Baltimore on May 8 Joseph Gayo and family faced a domestic dilemma as two Easter ducks named Peek and King were banished to the country by Police Court Magistrate Henry B Mann after the husband complained of ducks in the bathtub during his bath. The dispute ended with the ducks sent to a friend in the country.
The annual Tobacco Association of the United States convention will be held June 25 26 and 27 at the Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach Virginia. The meeting will bring together industry representatives for seminars and policy discussions.
Chicago May 8 Dollar wheat returns to the board after a year with a no 1 hard load bought by a miller. May wheat closes 11-8 to 21-8 higher at 98 1-4 July 96 8 to 1-4. Corn gains 5-8 to 1 up May 70 1-2 July 90 1-2. soybeans rise 1-8 to 2 1-8 hi rye mixed.
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