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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1940

Page

10

Way For Federal Relief In Tax Legislation

Senator George predicts the Senate will seek relief for hardship cases under the excess profits tax aimed at defense program profits. Witnesses told Senate Finance that many industries would not benefit from defense spending and would face higher taxes under the House bill. Senator George says Senate must amend the House measure with changes and Senator Bailey urges tax provisions that encourage business growth.

Washington George Senate House Baily

Autumn Hats Signal Color Focus for Men This Fall

A New York stylist notes color dominates fall hat trends with blue and blue-gray leading. Expect mismatched ribbon bands, blue on tans or browns, and tele scope shapes. welted brims in underwelt or overwelt styles. Suits feature longer jackets, blue Cheviot fabrics, and wide shoulders while footwear shifts to brogues, country shoes, and monk slip-ons with goring.

New York

Senate committee weighs single six year term for president

A Senate judiciary sub committee invited testimony on a constitutional amendment to restrict the presidency to a single six year term. Senator Burke supports Wendell Willkie and opposes a third term for President Roosevelt, while hearings are expected to explore a third issue.

Washington Senate Judiciary Burke D-Ned Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt

All Officers of Council Re-Elected Continued From Page One

The council re elected all officers led by Mr Baker and W W Dellinger. Voters backed Dr Allen with a slate including W P Anderson C Douglas Barnett A Lee Coble Fred Forney Lawrence Hollis Dr Allen Hawthorne and others. An ordinance on Roszel road was approved on readings then referred to the Street Committee. A $50 appropriation supported by Richard Eddy funds the McIlwee Band’s trip to South Boston for the Tobacco Festival, with Andrew Bell securing remaining funds. The council set 1762 50 for street construction to be refunded later. Hawthorne noted the Brown Tourist Information Bureau may stay on Amherst Street until complaints arise and sought more time on zoning near the railroad. A Moody Slonaker filling station permit at Boscawen and Kent was approved on two readings. An invitation to the City Managers Association conference was read. Hollis urged SPCA police powers for injured dogs. staff said state law covers it. Trucks on Loudoun Street and Braddock Street congestion led to proposed routing changes and overnight parking ban was discussed. The Pilgrimage Act of May 15 1930 funded a 5 5 million pilgrimage to Europe for Gold Star Mothers with 19 parties sent.

Mr. Baker W. W. Dellinger Dr. Allen W. P. Anderson R. Frank Barr C. Douglas Barnett A. Lee Coble Fred Forney Lawrence Hollis Allen Hawthorne Tom Kremer Percy Miller Miller Streit Tom Scully Roszel Richard Eddy McIlwee South Boston City of Winchester Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Council Er. Hawthorne Brown Tourist Information Bureau Amherst Street Public and Pennsylvania Railroad Boscawen Kent Streets Moody Slonaker City Managers Association SPCA Hollis Loudoun Street

Pope Pleads For Return To Faith And Loyalty

Pope Pius XII addressed about 6 000 members of the Catholic Action Society in the papal palace urging a return to faith and Christian doctrine. He urged obedience to civil authorities and stressed Catholic Action as not a political party but a faithful citizen group.

Vatican City Pius XII Pope Iain Catholic Action Society Papal Palace Vatican Radio Catholic Action

U S Left With 197 Destroyers

Washington September 4 The destroyer transfer to Great Britain leaves the U S Navy with 197 destroyers. The fleet includes 119 over age and 78 under age built since 1934. Total current value of ships transferred to Britain is 85 million dollars with 57 under construction and 74 funded in the defense bill.

Washington Great Britain United United States Navy Navy Congress Britain

Peach Market Dips as Prices Fall and Dry Weather Strikes

A New York firm reports peaches selling poorly in the market with late arrivals fetching 50 cents to 1 less than early sales, some baskets as low as 25 cents. Georgia and South Carolina suffer dry conditions while North Carolina sees a short crop and Virginia prospects were favorable two weeks before harvest.

New York Chambersburg Georgia South Carolina Ridge Piedmont North Carolina Laffitte Virginia

DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Part of curved line 4 Banquet 9 Coal dust 11 Shelter for aircraft

Crossword clues fill a themed page listing across entries with definitions for positions in a daily puzzle. Readers solve words for each numbered entry and complete the grid.

Man Freed After Privacy Loitering Charge Defense

John Patrick Curtail, 24, was acquitted of loitering near the Duchess of Kent with intent to commit a felony after saying he only wanted to see what a beautiful woman looked like. The incident was reported from London.

London John Patrick Curtail Duchess of Kent

Fleet Maneuvers Sailors Return After Sea Drill

Units of the United States fleet including nine battleships left Pearl Harbor for maneuvers at sea yesterday. They are due back September 13 for a two week upkeep period with the main fleet returning then.

Honolulu United States Gay Harbor

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