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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1938
Page
7
Chicago infant Helaine Colan battles glioma with the nation watching as surgeons remove her left eye to save life. A panel of ten physicians agreed the operation was necessary to protect the baby's sight and future, while her parents, Dr. Herman Colan and his wife, visited at the hospital.
Clifford F B Wicker and his wife and son Charles pose after the arrest in New Orleans. Wicker fled to a Florida chain gang twelve years ago and appealed to Governor Leche, who promised not to grant clemency. Florida authorities notified they no longer want Wicker.
The Amoy bombardment 525 miles south of Shanghai placed 250 foreign residents in serious danger, including 28 Americans. The city of 250000 was reduced to a shambles as Japan’s first invasion of South China in the ten month war unfolded.
Rev. James R. Cox, pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Pittsburgh, faces federal charges for operation of a lottery and mail fraud tied to a $25 000 Garden Stakes contest. Cox’s lawyer sought acquittal, praising him as a humanitarian, while four others are charged in the scheme.
President Getulio Vargas and his family held off armed rebels at the Rio de Janeiro palace until loyal forces arrived. The assault was led by the Green Shirt fascists of the Integralista party in a motion depicting the crisis.
Gov Clyde R Hoey throws the ceremonial first ball as dignitaries and state officials participate in a North Carolina game. The score reads Church 27 state 17 in a display of athletics and public interest.
In Los Angeles court a divorce is granted to Joan Blondell's former husband director Barnes. Miss Wood faces cruelty charges as the Central proceed
Max Schmeling, former heavyweight champion, declares confidence in a June title bout against Joe Louis in New York after arriving from Germany. He discusses his belongings and plans during the visit.
New two cent stamp features John Adams and is first issued in Washington on June 3 as part of the presidential series following earlier Martha and George Washington issues.
Bob Malone, 17, of Canton Ohio, travels to Washington to seek a national honors prize in a national air mail week essay contest. He hopes for a prize trip to Hollywood through the Central Press.
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