07 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1939
Page
1
New Yorkers resume scoring as they open the first inning against the Cincinnati Redlegs in game three. The Yankees take an early lead and extend their seasonal hitting surge in a tight World Series contest.
New York piled up four home runs three with runners aboard to beat Cincinnati 7 3 at Crosley Field. Early in the game Keller hit a first pitch homer for the Yankees and DiMaggio and Werber contributed key defensive plays as the Yankees stretched their lead in the series.
The Shenandoah Valley sees summer like conditions with temperatures in the 80s. A high of 82 was recorded yesterday as offices and laboratories suit up for another warm day.
The Junior Board of Trade presents care full driver stickers with car inspections. The notice suggests the sticker will remind drivers to focus on safety and respect for others while on the road.
A navy spokesman suggested no news is good news as the steamship Iroquois appeared to be proceeding unmolested across the Atlantic while Americans flee the European war. German officials warned it would be sunk before reaching the United States, with Britain or France blamed. Captain Chelton reported the voyage uneventful and the ship was due in New York the following Wednesday.
Winchester Woolen, over 50 years a major local plant, employs about 175 workers on two shifts. The payroll runs over 12 000 dollars monthly, with annual payroll near 150 000 dollars, as Marvin Weaver forecasts one of the best years in the mill’s history.
Peter Smoot seven suffered a broken arm and leg when he ran onto a highway and into an approaching truck owned by P. W Plumly Lumber Company. He was treated by a Boyce physician then moved to Memorial Hospital where doctors reported improvement.
John Larrick of Frederick county learns of the death of his brother J Howard Larrick aged about 51 at his Lamar Ohio home. He was Lamar Nash agent and long managed Parish Ranch. He left a wife, two sons James and Newton, and several Larrick siblings. Funeral services set for tomorrow in Lamar.
The Finnish defense ministry announced it had called reserve divisions to the colors to strengthen neutrality. The cabinet pondered a Russian offer to send a special envoy to Moscow to discuss how additional troops might be used for fortifications. FOR SALE Heatrola large size prime condition. Phone 390 10 3 5 7 1p 31
The Senate declared a two day rest in the neutrality revision battle. Administration supporters predicted 65 votes to repeal the arms embargo and set a 90 day credit system for belligerents. Opponents were listed at 27 votes on a poll with two question marks.
The Rev. T. M. Swann pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Church is named by Bishop Peele to serve on the distributing committee overseeing the allocation of superannuated ministers and widows from the old Baltimore conference to the merged eastern conference. The panel will also handle distributable assets. Swann returns to Winchester to lead Braddock Street Church tomorrow evening on Why Is It. The Baltimore conference elected Dr. Cockrell and Dr. Beery to the Atlantic City general conference in April 1940. Dr. Austin and Dr. Reese were chosen for the Northeastern Jurisdiction Conference.
The War Department ordered mass maneuvers at Fort Benning Georgia this winter to test new mechanized units. Congress may expand the army to 280000 in peacetime, with current strength at 227000. Seven streamlined divisions to train, plus two cavalry divisions to Fort Bliss Texas.
Hyde Park N Y October 7 1941 a submarine identified as foreign was sighted about 15 miles from Miami Florida within the neutrality zone set by the American Republics declaration The White House released the report explaining the presence of foreign warships near American shores and noting prior sightings near Alaska and Boston.
Richmond VA October reports the United States District Court has dismissed the petition for a re hearing in the Osborn against the State Corporation Commission case. The court entered a final order upholding the constitutionality of the resident insurance agents act of 1938.
Roosevelt silent on mediation plan while officials discuss Hitler's bid for peace. Senator Pittman says any peace move must have clear evidence Europe’s warring nations sought talks. past mediation efforts with Moscicki and Hitler are recalled.
London observers questioned Adolf Hitler's outstretched hand as the war cabinet prepared a careful examination of his Reichstag speech to decide if it could end the conflict. Prime Minister Chamberlain awaited government analysis of the offer and its implications.
Berlin reports Hitler is confident that all will heed his peace offer while Roosevelt remains reluctant to intervene without Allied input. Britain and France respond with caution as talks loom, with France bracing for a long war and Germany redeploying to the western front. Moscow signals a broader Eastern European influence as Finland may seek Moscow talks.
Paris reports France resolved to carry on to victory despite Hitler's last offer to end hostilities. Front lines show German reinforcements and air threat rising in the Saar and Palatinate with recon patrols active near Saarbruecken. French British leaders met in a long conference to discuss possible German strategy. The French press dismissed Hitler's speech as lacking conviction and not altering the war course.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler’s Reichstag address described as a broad political gesture, inviting a clear political reply. German officials say no immediate action is expected and emphasize patience as nations weigh a potential mediation by Roosevelt.
Berlin report states two French planes were shot down while German pursuit planes and anti aircraft fire forced back the fliers. One French lieutenant general staff officer was captured. Front reported limited fighting with sporadic fire as German and Soviet forces advance toward the German frontier and the remnants of the Polish army surrender at Kock.
The Admiralty reported German planes attacked vessels in the North Sea this afternoon. No British mine sweepers were hit and no casualties were reported.
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