17 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1939
Page
1
Senator Maloney and allies in the neutrality fight argue against scrapping the embargo. He cites threats against lawmakers and warns that abandoning neutrality could invite chaos in Europe and Asia and endanger ships carrying munitions. Continued on Page 10 Col. 4.
Abe M Schewel of Lynchburg former president of the Virginia League of Municipalities will be the principal speaker at a meeting at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow night at 7:30. The event aims to present the need for funds to aid Jewish refugees and gather public support in Winchester and Frederick County.
A garbled verse fragment mentions figures linked to Nazi imagery and war crimes, including references to Goebbels and Goering. The text folds in Polish oath terms and the phrase Ein swei Ein zwei, ending in a violent image of vengeance, with unclear attribution or context.
State Police urge immediate action on the semi annual auto inspection in progress. Many cars already checked, but far fewer than usual. officers warn delaying further risks missing the October deadline and call for rapid compliance.
At an executive committee meeting, H Clay DeGrange was elected chairman succeeding R Gray Williams. J P Arthur named vice chairman and J V Arthur treasurer. A director-general will be elected later, with a committee named to recommend candidates.
The resignation of Elmer F. An bach as wage-hour administrator is announced from Washington. Gol. Fleming of the Army Engineers will join the Reconstruction Finance Corporation staff and head the agency as acting wage-hour administrator until ready to take full charge. Stephen Early said Congress would be asked to change statutes to permit Fleming to become administrator eventually. The White House released letters praising Andrews and the division's work.
The Young Democrats of Winchester and Frederick County will meet Wednesday at 7 30 at the county courthouse. Erle Edwards, president, announced the gathering urging all members to attend due to important matters up for consideration.
Miss Lillian Eichler 32 of Joseph Michigan died after her body was brought to a Florida area home by Fruit Diet group members including Dick Windish. Testimony describes nude sleeping arrangements and moving the body to a natural healer before consciousness ended. coroner awaits pathologist report.
Arthur Rowles lives near the Sulphur Springs road east of Winchester and is held on $1,000 bond for stealing a radio battery and charger from Gilbert Oates on Timber Ridge. Sheriff Bywaters and Deputy DeHaven arrested him. he reportedly confessed. The break in occurred Saturday night October 7 between 8 and 11 o clock at the Rural Anderson farm home, entry through a 24 window. A tire print matched a tire on Rowles’ vehicle, noted for its unusual design.
Four safe drivers are named weekly by police officers and Junior Board of Trade observers. Last week’s honorees include Mrs Alan Peery Mrs Hazel Newlin Peyton Marshall and Robert Bywaters for traffic safety efforts.
German divisions launched a major offensive along a 20 mile Saar sector but were stopped by French artillery and machine gun fire. The push included a cross border move near Apach and drew back to prepared positions as Maginot line fire broke up the attack.
Nineteen carloads of apples are allocated for Frederick county this week by the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation. The purchasing committee chaired by Walker McC Bond reports this week’s allotment contrasts with nine cars last week. The Star article outlines the marketing procedure through vig Ry gy wal may channels and where fees are collected.
Sir Nevile Henderson, in a White Paper from London, said he believed Field Marshal Goering would have preferred a peaceful solution, but that Hitler's decision alone counted. He added Ribbentrop was viewed by Hitler as a second Bismarck, a belief Ribbentrop may have shared.
A small note reports six keys on a ring found at Star Office with a return request. A separate line seeks a Sam to coach geometry, marked by the code F Star, 30 17 1p 11.
Berlin reports French troops evacuated most of German territory they occupied outside the Siegfried line and retreated across the border. The same communiqué says British naval forces were attacked again during a German air raid on the Firth of Forth, and mentions supposed sinkings off Scotland including the Royal Oak and the Repulse in Scapa Flow.
An affidavit filed at the State Department claims the liner Athenia sunk on September 3 carried coast defense guns for Canada and was to be outfitted as a raider after its voyage. The statement, based on Chief Officer Copeland’s remarks to passenger Gus A. Anderson, cites guns reportedly stored in the hold for Halifax and Quebec defense.
Secretary Hull announces an exchange control ruling allowing fresh fruit imports from the United States to Argentina until December 31. The value allowed equals 80 percent of U S fruit imports to Argentina during the second half of 1938, as notified to Senator Byrd.
German bombers attacked Scapa Flow today damaging the training ship Iron Duke and sinking the battleship Royal Oak. Four planes took part with one shot down. no casualties on Iron Duke. Lord Chatfield and Winston Churchill described the raid in the House of Lords and Commons.
London reports a second raid in two days by four German bombers damaging British pomp and me Duke. One plane fell, another likely damaged. Royal Oak sunk by German submarine at Scapa Flow last Saturday. Reports say British cruiser Repulse returned to harbor with commander and crew awarded iron crosses. Paris notes German offensive halted. Moscow says Turkish Soviet talks end with no aid to Germany.
Wanted advertisement seeking unfurnished three or four room space west of Braddock Street with contact options Phone 439 W or Box 217. Also note about a diphtheria clinic held by Junior Auxiliary at District Nurse's on Wednesday Oct 18 and a request for a home for a 4 month old male cat telephone number 1854.10-1T.
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