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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

8

Second Death In Shooting Affray

In Falls City Nebraska Guy Kleckinger died of two bullet wounds after a midnight gun battle with Ralph Asendorf who was killed by Kleckinger in defense of his daughter Joan Kieckinger who was critically wounded. The fugitive Asendorf had earlier broken into a home and threatened to kill the girl while also facing robbery charges.

Falls City Neb Guy Kleckinger Joan Kieckinger John H Wiltse Ralph Asendorf Asendorf Wiltse Asendorff

Mediation Board Takes Hand In Chrysler Rift

In Lansing Michigan Labor Mediation Board opened peace talks to end a week long labor dispute at Chrysler plants. Board chair Arthur E. Raab said the sessions aim to restore more than 57 000 jobs while both sides traded blame over alleged slow downs and unlawful firings.

Lansing Mich Michigan Labor Mediation Board Chrysler Automobile Arthur E. Raab Detroit Chrysler Corporation CIO United Automobile Workers

79 Ships Sent Down By U Boats Since Sept 3

The Associated Press reports Germanys renewed assault on Allied merchant shipping has sunk 179 ships totaling 368 360 tons since September 3. The Yorkshires and City of Mandalay losses brought Britains toll to 40 vessels. Survivors from the two ships were aided by the Independence Hall while Cork doctors treat the injured. France has suffered at least 6 ship losses and neutral nations 24 with 17 belonging to Scandinavian states.

Associated Press Germany City of Mandalay Yorkshire Cork Ireland Independence Hall France

Withdrawal Aids French Advance Near Saarbruecken

The communique notes complete withdrawal of French forces from three border regions near Saarbruecken and reports French troops advanced briefly onto German soil three to five kilometers with heavy losses. It says west wall remained largely untouched except near Saarbruecken and describes light artillery with limited nuisance fire. One bomber near Saarbruecken was fired on with 80 shells but not hit.

Albert Lepold United States War Department Lepold Kansas City Missouri Luxembourg Saarlautern Warndt France Saarbruecken Saar River Palatinate Forest Saarbruecker

Kuhn Defends Fighting Communists Amid Berlin Treaty Question

The investigation hearing on embezzlement charges against Kuhn grew heated as he affirmed opposing Communists and explained the Germany Russia treaty stance. He listed German American Bund units in the United States and leaders, prompting protests from Rep. Voorhis and others.

New York Starnes Kuhn Russia Rep. Voorhis Calif Germany Poland Peter L. F. Sabbatino Dies

Virginia State Grange Session Schedule Readied

The program lists speakers Taber Turner Robertson and others for Friday and Saturday events led by State Master Mark Turner and Hon. A Willis Robertson. Delegates attend roll calls, resolutions, receptions, and multiple lectures with a George Washington Gavel presentation and degree conferrals.

Valley of Virginia R. H. Hammond Frederick County Pomona Z. M. K. Fulton Virginia State Grange Mark Turner A. Willis Robertson Grange J. R.hutchinson Frederick County Pomona State Grange Mittee Ira C. Gross Pennsylvania State Grange L. J Taber National Grange Fairfax Pomona Bedford County Middletown Grange Va State Grange Chamber of Commerce

Harding Is Plowing In From Storm

The U S liner President Harding limped toward New York after weathering a hurricane that left 73 injured aboard 330 Americans of 597 passengers. One cabin waiter was lost overboard and Belgian ex premier Paul Van Zeeland was bruised. A coast guard cutter delivered medical aid as the ship neared Halifax. another freighter Blairbeg faced stern damage but continued.

New York U. S Harding Paul Johnson Henry Heinsoth Paul van Zeeland North Atlantic Bermuda James E. Roberts Coast Guard Hamilton Roberts Halifax Blairbeg

Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches

Sufferers relief from backache after discovering the real cause. Dean's Pills, used for over 40 years, claim to ease kidney and bladder discomfort and reduce waste buildup.

Dean

War By U-Boats May Be Speeded

Berlin daily reports that bad autumn weather could push Germany to intensify submarine warfare. Military experts say rain and rough seas hinder land battles and favor U boat actions. Hero submarine commander Guenther Prien praised for Royal Oak raid hints at surface approach to evade Scapa Flow defenses.

Berlin Germany Guenther Prien Royal Oak Scapa Flow Prien Orkney Islands

Human Head Found In Gondola Near Murder Swamp

In New Castle Pennsylvania a human head believed to belong to a young man was found today in a railroad gondola car near the murder swamp area. State police say the head has reddish brown hair and little other identifying detail.

New Castle Keck Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Pittsburgh

Bulgaria Cabinet Resigns Amid Balkan Shifts

Premier George Kiosselvanoff and his cabinet quit Sofia as Bulgaria leans toward Moscow and prepares to form a new government under Stefan Mihaloff. King Boris III faces a tense Southeast Europe with troops along frontiers and potential British French support.

Softa George Kiosselvanoff Bulgaria Soviet Russia Stefan Mihaloff Moscow Boris III Kiosseivanoff Yugoslavia Turkey Poland Europe Balkan Kiosselvanoff Balkans Romania

Apple Market Shipping Prices For Tuesday Demand

Martinsburg Winchester and nearby points expect carloads of apples. Prices show U S No 1 2 3-4 inch min car 75 cents and 2 1 2 inch min car 70 cents for certain varieties. Golden Delicious U S No 1 2 1 2 inch min car 95 cents. Wire order sales include brokerage in most cases, foreign brokerage excluded.

Martinsburg Winchester Yorks U. S Golden Delicious

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