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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1939

Page

10

Suspension of Tobacco Auctions Viewed Favorably

Virginia warehousemen viewed favoring suspensions of tobacco auction sales on North and South Carolina lines and the old belt markets in Virginia and North Carolina as British buyers withdrew from floors. Carolina markets halted sales for an indefinite period and old belt markets may reopen September 18 with limited leaf on floors. W S Holt of South Boston said suspensions would benefit farmers, businessmen and warehousemen.

Richmond Caroline Virginia North Carolina Carolina Southeastern W. S. Holt South Boston

Tracy- Arco baseball game takes foul turn in Minnesota

Irate spectator hurls an egg at the umpire after Tracy and Arco clash. Tracy infielder Ed Graham, though only a spectator, endures ten foul-ball hits and then helps stop the egg-throwing incident minutes later. The day ends with a disappointing performance for Tracy.

Tracy, Minn Ed Graham Tracy- Arco Graham Tracy

Diplomats Endure Gruelling Trek Across Poland Frontiers

Foreign diplomats and their staffs trek 400 miles from Warsaw to a frontier village near the Russian border, sleeping in ditches, riding bicycles, and surviving air raids. Ambassador Biddle and staff improvise a bare embassy with hay mattresses and scarce water as danger and fatigue mount.

Elmer W. Peterson Sniatyn Poland Warsaw Anthony J. D. Biddle, Jr United States Biddle Peggy Thompson-Schulze Mary Will Harrison

Ohio river town ends street lights over 20 year franchise

Hickman Ohio River town with 2,400 residents faced a blackout when the local utilities company cut off all street lights on June 1, threatening to restore them only if a 20-year franchise is granted or city light bills are fully paid.

Hickman Ohio River

Filial gratitude debate raises parental duties and affection

Caroline Chatfield notes letters debate whether children owe parents for life and care. Mrs J B P argues parents provide love and education as duty and expect love in return, while some claim children owe gratitude despite unasked births. The column invites further reader views and promises confidential replies.

Physician Cleared in Death of Ard en Leavitt

A coroner's jury absolved Dr. Jerome Kaiser of blame for the death of five year old Arden Leavitt who was struck by the physician’s car last year after Kaiser treated him for bruises and a fracture. The boy had recovered before the fatal incident.

Chicago Jerome Kaiser Arden Leavitt Dr. Kaiser

Henry Ford Praises Newspapers as Daily Educators

Henry Ford declares newspapers the best educators arriving daily and staying up to date. He emphasizes their constant, up to the minute news value and broad public benefit.

War Prices Boost Crop Collateral Value and Government Loans

Officials report war price spikes have raised the value of crops pledged as collateral for farmer loans, potentially reducing the need for the full 119 million dollar appropriation. Cotton, wheat, corn, and other staples increased in value, with substantial loan stock adjustments and early repayments already noted.

Congress Commodity Credit Corporation

Taprooms Face Local Votes in Pennsylvania Cities

Voters in nearly 500 Pennsylvania communities will decide tomorrow if corner taprooms close or stay open. Dry interests from the Anti Saloon League and Women's Christian Temperance Union push for local option results, aiming to restrict retail beer or liquor in each political division. The state liquor system remains unaffected by these local measures.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board

Nose Printing Planned For Dogs National Identification

Albany reports a plan for nationwide nose printing to curb dog thefts and dognaping. Richard Meaney, New York City delegate, will present the system at the American Humane Association meeting with help from the FBI.

Albany N. Y American Humane Association Richard Meaney New York City Federal Bureau of Investigation

Truck Seek Information on Red International One Ton Vehicle

Officers in the city and Washington seek information about a red International one ton truck owned by John W. Hockman. It was reportedly sent to Washington last Friday with Horace Whitlock driving and carrying sales receipts from two days. Local police lack current information on the truck.

John W. Hockman Horace Whitlock Washington Hockman Whitlock

Daily Crossword Puzzle

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Guido

Quality Seal To Be Placed On State Products

Virginia announces a new quality seal program with blue and red labels for top and second grade foods. Eggs will be first tested for the seal in Richmond and Washington stores as state and federal authorities inspect and approve each item before labeling.

Richmond Virginia Washington Ry of Markets Prom Ficials

Denver Bull Fights Police On Broadway Stand Off

A small Denver bull escaped from a market truck on Broadway and charged three police cars as pedestrians watched from shop windows. Officers then lassoed the bull to end the confrontation.

Denver Broadway

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