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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

9

Roosevelt defense drive aims for rapid House Senate action

Congress pushes to accelerate approval of President Roosevelt's 1 182 000 000 defense program for air seas and land. Leaders seek votes within two weeks as committees fast track to cover Army Navy and aviation needs and expand production capacity.

Roosevelt Washington Congress Lana House Senate Mr. Roosevelt House of Senate Diane Army Navy National Guard Lkely Imost

War plans and political divisions in early defense funding

A 7 000 acre Quebec estate head Jacques de Brabant 25 sails overseas. Republicans balk at a 200 million dollar blank check for defense and contract authorizations while Treasury notes a Wilson parallel. Roosevelt urges no measures hindering American plane sales to Allies for national defense.

Quebec Jacques de Brabant Belservice Montreal Europe

Sheriff Sale Notice for Coleman Dunn Auction

J W Bywaters Sheriff of Frederick County Virginia announces a sheriff sale conducted by auctioneer Coleman Dunn. Terms require cash payment. The notice lists dates 5 14 18 23 31 as sequence indicators for the sale schedule.

Coleman Dunn

Miss Kidd Ready To Lead Star's Cooking School

Miss Mary Ann Kidd prepares to conduct The Star's cooking school next week with a focus on home management budgeting and conserving resources. A southerner from Atlanta she studied at Georgia State College for Women the University of Chicago and Creole cooking in New Orleans to bring practical, affordable recipes and party planning ideas to women.

Mary Ann Kidd Atlanta Miss Kidd United States America Georgia State College For Women University of Chicago Cordon Bleu Paris France Fanny Farmer School of Cookery Boston Washington, D. C Capitol New Orleans Europe Kidd Germany Switzerland Holland England Hungary Italy Belgium Mary New York Younge

George Washington Left Wealthiest Estate in U.S. History

George Washington was the wealthiest president, leaving an estate valued at $5,300,000. The fact notes his prominent financial standing among early U.S. leaders.

George Washington

Beaverbrook Appointed Minister for Aircraft Production

Lord Beaverbrook, a Canadian-born publisher of two London dailies, is drafted into England's new cabinet as minister for aircraft production in a newly created post.

Greatritain Lord Beaverbrook London England

Sheriff Buckner’s Condition Improves at Memorial Hospital

Sheriff R. W. Buckner of Anyville, wounded by a gunshot when his revolver discharged, showed gradual improvement after a Monday admission. Doctors described the night as fairly comfortable as he recovers from the injury to his right lung.

Aen Memorial Hospital R. W. Buckner Anyville Buckner

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