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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1940

Page

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Molotov and Hitler Outline Axis Sphere in Europe

In Berlin, Molotov and Hitler reportedly drew a Russian sphere of influence between Japan and Europe and Africa, with Europe and Africa under Axis leadership aside from European Russia and Turkey. The plan, not officially confirmed, envisions a grossraum aligned with the three power pact and asserts no further territorial losses to nonparticipants.

Louis P. Lochner Berlin Adolf Hitler Molotoff Japan Europe Africa Rome Russia Turkey Germany Italy Wilhelmstrasse Caceetee Ressia Stalin Britain Soviet Union

Winchester Name Pronunciations Spark Reader Letter

A Columbia reader discusses how Winchester Baltimore and Raleigh are pronounced. Robert Worsley, now of Maurertown, argues about syllable emphasis and notes Irish and British influences as he reflects on personal memories of Devon and the Tower of London.

Columbia Winchester Robert Worsley Maurertown Baltimore Raleigh Ireland Maryland Pat Devon River Dart Sir Walter Raleigh Hole-In-The Wall Tower of London

Balance of Power Changes in the Mediterranean

British fleet air arm victory over Italy shifts Mediterranean power. Convoys to Egypt and Palestine boosted. Easter forces strengthened with Air Chief Marshal Brooke-Popham appointed. British battle cruisers join anti raider search. Wavell gains easier Palestine Egypt reinforcement though Italian bombings persist. Italian supply lines and North Africa reinforcements become nearly impossible for Rome.

London British Fleet Air Arm Mediterranean Egypt Palestine Far East Robert Brooke- Popham Britain Atlantic Italy Taranto Archibald P. Wavell Sardinia Libya Dodecanese Islands Africa

Woman Injured In Local Crash Near Winchester

One person sustained minor injuries in a noon crash two miles north of Winchester on U S Route 11. Mrs anon Pa traveling with her husband in Fred C Bupps car, 22 Lebanon, hit Oliver F Snapp of Clearbrook while entering the highway from Wellstown Pike. Bupp charged with operating an uninspected auto.

Winchester Wellstown Pike Anon Fred C. Bupp Lebanon Oliver F. Snapp Clearbrook C. L. Puller Bupp Fuller Rupp

Frederick Draft Board Sends Questionnaires in Groups

Questionnaires were mailed by the Frederick county Draft Board to registrants in order group from 100 to 150. The blanks are being mailed in groups of 50 as announced today.

Frederick County

Premier Hassan Sabry Pasha Dies at Cairo Parliament

Cairo Egypt Nov 14 Premier Hassan Sabry Pasha collapsed and died during the opening session as he read King Farouks throne speech. The speech was continued by the senate president. Sabry had led Egypt since July aiming to preserve independence while honoring Britain alliance.

Cairo Egypt Hassan Sabry Pasha Farouk Senate Sabry Pasha Britain Italy

State funds set for roads in next fiscal year allocations

The State Highway Commission released final road fund allocations for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1. The plan lists Regular federal aid and Secondary federal aid projects across Staunton Shenandoah Rockingham Bath Augusta and other districts with various amounts including $4,644 $10 50 and $175 000 for bridge work and river routes plus $200 000 Riverton and $160 000 Broadway West Virginia line among others.

Richmond State Highway Commission Staunton District Shenandoah Prederick Gore-west Clarke Frederick Shenandoah River Waterigo Leghany Clifton Forge Augusta Waynesboro Rockfish Gap West Va Porestville

Mother loses life in vain rescue at burning home

In Tazewell Virginia on November 14 Mrs Minnie McConnell died trying to save her 65 year old daughter Glenella from a house fire. Bishop miner W C Peters cut his leg smashing a window to aid but smoke forced him back. Three others including Mrs Ralph Presley and a baby were burned slightly. Peters remains in Bluefield hospital.

Tazewell Minnie McConnell Glenella W. C. Peters Peters Ralph Presley Louise Peters Bluefield

Weather May Spoil Dedication of New Weather Bureau In Washington

Washington officials fear rain may spoil tomorrow's cornerstone ceremony for the Weather Bureau building after 52 years of plans. Forecasters warn a postponed dedication is possible, as dignitaries consider options while the old mid Victorian mansion awaits its new role.

Washington United States Weather Bureau Bureau Weather Bureau

Death Removes John R. Crown, Valley Editor

John Randolph Crown, 62, editor of the Harrisonburg Daily News-Record since 1923 and longtime Virginia politics expert, died at his home after a long illness. A native of Clarke County, he previously worked for the Clarke Courier Omaha Bee and Norfolk authorities before settling in Harrisonburg. Funeral services will be held Friday in Harrisonburg with interment at Woodbine Cemetery.

The Star Harrisonburg John Randolph Crown Beverley T. White Emmanuel Episcopal Church Albert Muller St. John’s Episcopal Church West Point Woodbine Cemetery Crown Rational Park Movement Shenandoah Valley, Inc Virginia Sun Baltimore Sun Clarke Berryville Clarke County John O. Crown Clarke Courier Victor Rosewater Omaha Bee Omaha Nebr Augusta

Ashes of Neville Chamberlain Buried at Westminster Abbey

Neville Chamberlain's ashes were buried in Westminster Abbey with a brief 40 minute Anglican service. Queen Elizabeth II's representatives and cabinet members attended alongside Prime Minister Churchill and other ministers. The ceremony, conducted despite air raids, admitted a small, secret gathering of officials.

London Neville Chamberlain Westminster Abbey Britain Chamberlain

Dedication Is Postponed for Winchester Armory

Harry T. Cook reports Capt. Paul R. Hartman says Winchester armory will be completed by December 8, likely delaying the armory dedication. The event will be postponed until the building is turned over to the city and inspected. Speaker Kilbourne may be affected as the program shifts to about three weeks from now.

Harry T. Cook James T. Baker United Spanish War Veterans Paul R. Hartman 116Th Infantry Winchester Mr. Cook City Allen Hawthorne Armory Committee Company I Kilbourne Virginia Military Institute

Bullitt Declines Resignation Ambiguity Over France Post

William C Bullitt announced that President Roosevelt refused to accept his resignation as ambassador to France. He had submitted his resignation November 7 hoping to write and speak freely. A return to France or assignment to another post such as London remains under consideration though Vichy is unlikely.

Washington Wiliam C. Bullitt Roosevelt France Bullitt London Vichy

Wallace Delighted to Represent U S at Mexican Inauguration

Vice President elect Henry A. Wallace said he was delighted to represent the United States by attending the inauguration of Avila Camacho as president of Mexico. President Roosevelt announced Wallace would be special ambassador for the December 1 ceremony.

Washington Henry A. Wallace Avila Camacho Mexico Roosevelt Wallace Camacho

Lovett's Dress Sale at 158 N Main Street

Friday only the Lovett's Smart Shop offers dresses that previously sold up to 16.50 now reduced to 5. Located at 158 North Main Street, the sale highlights bargain pricing for women’s wear.

Lovett N. Main St

Dale Carnegie Class Winchester Session Friday Evening

Dale Carnegie Class No 2 first session tomorrow evening at 6 in the Main Dining Room of the George Washington Hotel. Dr Thomas H Nelson dean of the Dale Carnegie Institute will be present to instruct this session. Public invited with no obligation enrollments still accepted.

Dale Carnegie Winchester George Washington Hotel Thomas H. Nelson Dale Carnegie Institute

Colonial Kitchen Specials Offer Dessert Deals

Colonial Kitchen lists Friday and Saturday specials with cream fudge at 39 cents per pound and a Thanksgiving dinner dessert pumpkin custard ice cream pie serving six for 75 cents. Order early.

Colonial Kitchen

Soviet Leader Molotov Visit Ties Strengthen German Links

Moscow bulletin notes Premier Foreign Commissar Vyacheslaft Molotov will visit Berlin, expected to strengthen and develop Soviet German relations for both countries' interests.

Moscow Red Star Berlin Vyacheslaft Molotoff

Shanghai nerves rise as Chaumont withdrawal rumor swirls

Rumors that the US Navy transport Chaumont would pull Marines from Shanghai sparked near panic in the Shanghai stock market. Another item notes Romanian leader Ion Antonescu arriving in Rome to discuss Romania's role in the Axis “new order for Europe” and plans to visit Berlin after talks with Mussolini.

Shanghai United States Chaumont Rome Ion Antonescu Europe Axis Berlin Adolf Hitler Mussolini

RAF Downs 13 German Bombers Off Southeast Coast

Royal Air Force fighters engaged enemy formations off the southeast coast and shot down 13 German dive bombers and one fighter attempting daylight raids on Britain. Royal Air Force air ministry statement notes the action occurred today with no further losses reported.

London Royal Air Force Air Ministry Britain

Italians Withdraw Troops to Halt Greek Advance

Reports say Italy is moving many troops from the Yugoslav frontier to southern Albania to check the Greek advance in that area. The redeployment aims to blunt Greece’s gains along the sector.

Athens Albania

Lothian Heads to Lisbon for Talks on War Aid

London reports Lord Lothian British ambassador to Washington travels from London to Lisbon to meet Sir Samuel Hoare in Madrid. He says England needs planes money and ships to defeat the Nazi threat and warns the coming year may be as dangerous without US aid.

London Lord Lothian Washington Lisbon Samuel Hoare Madrid United States England

Icy Winds Sweep North Amid Lake Michigan Storm

The storm capsized ships and froze ports as 108 known dead and 51 missing sailors marked the toll. Eighteen sailors were lost on Lake Michigan this week, with crews calling the gale the worst of their careers. Captains Parsons and Myers described the damage and salvage efforts as they reached East Chicago and Milwaukee.

Associated Press Plains States Lake Michigan New Haven Socony Chicago Ind Frank Myers Robert W. Parsons Thomas F. Cole Milwaukee Parsons Great Lakes

Bombers Hit Berlin as Hitler Molotov Talks Conclude

Allied and Axis powers trade blows as Hitler and Molotov end talks with Berlin bombed by RAF and Taranto attacked by British ships. Britain notes fires in Berlin while Italy denies crippling a capital ship. Turkish radio casts doubt on Italy and Greece amid Greece’s Balkan war.

Berlin Hitler Molotoff Reich Associated Press Adolf Hitler Vyacheslaff Molotoff Germany Italy Japan Russia Tokyo London Britain Taranto Mediterranean Fleet Air Arm Arthur Lumley St. George Lyster Admiral Lyster Order of the Crown British Airy Ministry RAF Schlesischer Grunewald U.S.S.R Turkey Key Europe Rome-Berlin Greece France Spain Pindus Mountain

Three Vans Involved In Virginia Crash

Lawrence E. Hughes 19 of Burlington North Carolina escaped serious harm when a Spottswood Transfer Company tractor trailer sideswiped his van on U S Route 11 near Harrisonburg Virginia. A Model A Ford driven by Clinton W Steward was disabled earlier. No summons issued. Hughes suffered a nose laceration and leg bruises.

Lawrence E. Hughes King Street Burlington N. C Harrisonburg Hughes Spottswood Transfer Company James Dbachaman South High Street E. P. Landers Ford Clinton W. Steward New Market Richard N. Sayer Staunton Sanders Snyder Stewart Spottswood Landers

Henry to Leave for New Post as Scout Executive

Dan Henry who has led the Shenandoah Area Council as Scout Executive for three years will depart tomorrow for Philadelphia to serve as special deputy regional executive for the Philadelphia area. W. D. Seivers will succeed him, arriving November 25, with Miss Margaret Knight acting as interim Shenandoah Area secretary.

Dan Henry Shenandoah Area

Big Train Walter Johnson Visits Woodstock With Col Benchoff Guest

The famous pitcher Walter Johnson passed through Winchester yesterday en route to Woodstock with a friend whose son attends Massanutten Academy. He stayed as a guest of Col. H. J. Benchoff, while C. C. Mayes of Mayes Produce Co. on North Cameron street unveils new machinery that can rough dress six chickens per minute.

Walter Johnson Winchester Woodstock Massanutten Academy Col H. J. Benchoff C. C. Mayes Mayes Produce Co Cameron Street

Christmas Gift Reserved by Hodgson and Brown

Local shop Hodgson and Brown announces a reserved Christmas gift program dated November 14 1916 offering customers exclusive hold on popular items. The notice urges shoppers to select early to ensure delivery before the holiday season.

Hodgson & Brown

Plain suits and dresses cleaned and pressed

Notice advertising plain suits and dresses cleaned and pressed at cash and carry by Pingley and Carper with pricing listed.

Pingley & Carper

Sarah Zane Fire Hall Prize Event Notice

Public sale listing for November 16 at 10 AM includes household furniture dishes and hay. Features a $100 prize grand prize and 8:30 PM event on November 14 at Sarah Zane Fire Hall with admission one dollar. Mrs. A K Maloy listed as contact on Sensency Road.

Sarah Zane Fire Hall A. K. Maloy Sensency Rd

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Vurkey Mr. Worsley Drew Middleton Warren Riverton Forestville South Page John R. Crown Valley Mr.Chamberlain Il Duce Tarento Armory Bulletin U. S Bulletins Lothian Premer Molotoff Henry Masons Cab
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