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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
2
British and French armies flee as German forces close in near Dunkerque. About 700000 German troops assault 270000 Allied men, with Mount Cassel captured and defense held on the flanks. Navy shuttle lines move troops and food to safety amid fierce combat.
Frau Englebert Dollfuss widow of the Austrian chancellor who was assassinated in 1934 has arranged to go to Canada with her two children. The westward advance of Adolf Hitler's forces influenced her decision to leave the quiet rural cottage where she has lived for two years.
Several Americans are stranded in Great Britain and Ireland unable to pay the $300 required for passage home aboard the President Roosevelt, sailing from Galway, Ireland.
The Red Cross war relief drive for Winchester and Frederick totals $1,702.98 by noon, leaving a $297.02 gap to reach the $2,000 quota. Officials hope to finish by week’s end as booths continue in Winchester businesses and county areas with volunteers added by Miss Edythe Ballard.
May 30 Washington reports Britain has hurriedly turned to the United States for machine guns rifles and small arms ammunition as invasion threats grow. British buyers canvassed surplus dealers for weapons likely used by home guard units while Britain and France seek a second line of light-weapon supply in the U S. US Secretary Hull eased restrictions allowing pilots to deliver planes to Canadian provinces landing on the US side for title transfer.
Memorial Day services in Paris noted three American cemeteries in German hands and a fourth under fire. Ambassador Bullitt and Premier Reynaud attended a wreath laying at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Six crosses representing American World War cemeteries were displayed at the American Cathedral Church.
A Frederick county grand jury will on Monday consider several bills. Arson charged against William Henrietta and Julian Campbell. Robbery charged against Henrietta Campbell Lawrence N. Lake and Downing W. Drummond. The arson relates to a color school at Stephens City and break in from the Lemley pool room robbery.
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include Tadpoles and a list of states. The response also contains garbled items such as World War and names that appear to be misrecorded.
Fourteen Future Farmers from Frederick and nearby counties will vie for the State Farmer Degree at the Virginia Federation convention in Blacksburg June 18 to 21. Candidates include Yeakley, Brumback, Wisman, Kercheval, Davison, and others from Middletown, Woodstock, Berryville, Strasburg, and Front Royal. Two Frederick county members aim for the American Farmer degree at the national Kansas City convention in November. McAboy will preside at Blacksburg sessions. Records are reviewed before the state applications are approved.
London reports the Boulton Paul Defiant armed for combat at 335 mph and credited with downing 37 German planes yesterday with only one loss. The two seater low wing monoplanes earned dispatches first on May 13 for actions over the low countries.
Montreal May 30 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested Adrien Arcand party chief and Dr Noel Decarie treasurer of the National Unity Party a Canadian fascist group plus five other members were taken into custody for alleged infractions under the defense of Canada regulations.
Berlin reports from the German high command say British captives are treated as murderers and cannibals. Official sources claim front reports show captured German soldiers are shockingly ill treated by English officers and men.
Mrs William Gibbs McAdoo wife of the former senator has been invited by the Maritime Commission to sponsor the launching of the liner President Jackson at Newport News on June 7. Her matron of honor will be Mrs Brice Clagett of Landover Maryland.
Philadelphia physician Dr Philip Syng Physick asked chemist Townsend Speakman to prepare carbonated water for patients and Speakman added fruit juice flavor, starting the soft drink industry in the United States.
Allied forces retreating along the French coast at Dunkerque face complete escape cut off by heavy naval and air bombardment. The 10,000 square mile strip north of the Somme and Aisne remains under threat as Belgian troops surrender and Belgian and British units resist. Moscow rebuffs Sir Stafford Cripps and demands Britain negotiate through its ambassador.
Paul V. McNutt urged total preparedness in a Memorial Day address at Arlington Cemetery. He warned of two possible dangers abroad and stressed building the largest military and naval defenses to deter enemy actions and secure bases in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt told a CLEAN, N Y audience that there is no reason for hysterical excitement over possible fifth column activities in the United States during a question and answer session. She noted some people have been sent to act in certain eventualities but she saw no imminent threat.
Vatican City in Italy is the world smallest state with an area of 108.7 acres. It is a sovereign city republic hosting the pope and the Holy See, functioning as an independent enclave within Rome.
Shaw clung to the lead at 400 miles of the 500 mile race in Indianapolis with Rex Mays in second place. Mauri Rose led at 250 miles with a 2 06 51 39 for 118.244 mph while Shaw moved to second. later Rose pitted and Shaw regained the lead as three accidents and motor troubles felled eleven of 33 starters before 200 miles.
J D H A states Colonel E R Bradley contributed fifty thousand dollars to Dr Cook's Arctic voyage. The claim frames Bradley as a major backer in Cook's polar expedition.
Congress votes to impose penalties up to 500 dollars fine and one year in prison for stowaways caught aboard ships in American waters.
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