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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

8

De Gaulle Lands On French Soil At Duala

General Charles De Gaulle arrived at Duala in the Cameroons aboard the Commandant Duboc and raised the Free French standard on French soil for the first time since the Armistice. He reviewed Cameroons troops with Governor General Leclerc and noted the Dakar expedition’s failure.

Duala Cameroons de Gaulle Charles de Gaules Duboc Dakar Leclerc Sengal Vichy African Slave Coast French Cameroons French Equatorial Africa Germany France Great Britain

Hearing Monday In Moonshining Case

A hearing will be held Monday morning October 14 before Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner in the case of James Good charged with manufacturing untaxpaid liquor. County and state officers yesterday seized a still near Rock Enon said to have 100 gallons capacity, with six barrels of mash destroyed.

A. J. Tavenner James Good Rock Enon

Nazi Troopships Go Down the Danube

Six German troopships flying the Swastika banner were seen passing down the Danube by Belgrade tonight. Yugoslav officials believed the vessels were en route to Romania as soldiers were visible aboard the steamers from the shore.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Danube Romania

Nicholson Details Polish War Victims Hardship

James C. Nicholson vice chairman of the National Red Cross described grave conditions in Poland from wartime occupation. He recounted clothing shortages and starvation, blackouts, and how recipients wore old footwear in Red Cross warehouses. He urged 100 percent support for the Red Cross and outlined relief efforts in Poland.

Poland James C. Nicholson National Red Cross Germany Nicholson American Junior Red Cross Red Cross Hen—e United States America

Alvin Tavenner Under Observation at Memorial Hospital

Alvin Tavenner son of Trial Justice and Mrs A J Tavenner of Albin is under observation at Memorial Hospital with a stomach disorder. He expects to return home Sunday.

Alvin Tavenner A. J. Tavenner Albin Memorial Hospital

U S and British Hold Discussions on War Crisis

Air ministry reports Nazi invasion prep with RAF strikes on Brest Le Havre Essen and Cologne as Britain and the United States seek common ground. Matsuoka says axis pact targets the United States not its ally. German moves into Romania and oil holdings losses alarm Balkan watchers. Mussolini ponders Eastern oil bids as European army readies.

Air Ministry Brest Holland le Havre Germany Krupp Essen Cologne Far East Japan Yosuke Matsuoka Berlin Rome United States Matsuoka Domei Rumania Bucharest Balkan Baghdad Iraq Britain Mussolini Il Duce

Man Secreting Body Held Sane

In Key West Florida a court commission ruled Karl Tanzler Van Cosel sane after seven years with the wax-encased body of a young woman. He remains jailed while charges of removing the corpse from its tomb are pursued. He protests the sister’s claim and vows to fight to higher courts.

Key West Fila Karl Tanzler van Cosel van Cosel Raymond Lord Mario Medina Judge Lord

President Roosevelt to Address Nation on Election Eve

The Democratic National Committee announced Roosevelt will speak on radio election eve from Hyde Park. National committee booked time from 10 p.m. to midnight on major networks except 10 to 11 p.m. on CBS, already engaged by Republicans.

New York Democratic National Committee Roosevelt Hyde Park The National Committee Columbia Broadcasting System

President Roosevelt to dedicate Terrace Village housing

A Pittsburgh steel worker family of five will receive keys from President Roosevelt tomorrow for a new Terrace Village federal slum clearance project unit. The 100000th family to occupy a U S Housing Authority home, they will join 2635 residents in the west downtown cluster as the President dedicates the nation’s second largest project during a western Pennsylvania and Ohio visit.

Pittsburgh Roosevelt Lester Churchfield United States Housing Authority Terrace Village Pagina Pennsylvania Ohio Ees Ain

Destroyer Roper Grounds At Groton

The U S Navy destroyer Roper ran aground in Groton harbor near the Electric Boat plant during submarine maneuvers from New London. Divers and salvage equipment were requested at the submarine base as officials withheld full details.

Groton Conn United States Navy New London Electric Boat Company Naval

Russians stage Black Sea war games in Crimea port drills

The Soviet armed forces conduct large scale exercises along the Black Sea coastal region. Naval air raid defense drills are reported in Sevastopol as part of wartime readiness announced by the Red Fleet.

Moscow Black Sea Near East Crimean Sebastopol Red Fleet

Dover Area Bombarded by German Long Range Guns

German long range guns on the French coast near Cap Gris Nez began a new bombardment of the Dover area at dusk. The Nazi gunners fired single rounds at two minute intervals, then increased to salvos of four. Flashes lit the French coast and were visible across the channel.

Folkestone England French Cap Gris Nez Dover Channel

U S Departments in Coal Dispute

Washington October 10. The Postoffice Department refused to pay government fixed prices for coal it had ordered at a lower figure. An Interior Department coal division lawyer reported only slight progress after seeking agreement with Post Office solicitors.

Washington Postoffice Department Interior Department Post Office

Roosevelt signs large defense appropriations bill

President Roosevelt signed a $228,132,013 appropriations bill allocating about $170,000,000 to agencies contributing to the national defense program. The afternoon edition notes late press times in major capitals.

Washington Roosevelt

Classified Ads for Rent Two and Four Room Apartments

Rent ads offer 2 and 4 room apartments with automatic oil heat and hot water. Contact phone number 688 for details and availability.

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