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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1941
Page
9
President declares naval defense of vital seas around the Americas. He warns Germany and Italy that wartime naval protection applies to ships flagged by any nation in these waters. He emphasizes duty, resolve, and reliance on divine guidance to defend democracy and sovereignty. Gen. Hugh Johnson writes daily on the editorial page.
President Roosevelt warned German and Italian warships that they will be sunk if they enter areas vital to American defense. He offered navy protection to any merchant vessel of any flag and stressed two bulwarks of defense: supply lines and freedom of high seas. The address, from the White House, emphasized no shooting war but warned against concessions that endanger naval and merchant ships. Congressional opponents argued the policy moves the nation closer to war.
President Roosevelt declares German submarines fired first on the U S ship Greer, vows defensive measures to protect American waters and merchant ships, and urges unity to counter Nazi aims of sea control and hemispheric domination. He cites prior attacks and asserts the United States will strike first if necessary to defend freedom of the seas.
Farmers may have acreage measured before seeding for a fee of 1 dollar for the first field and 25 cents for each additional field or fraction. Any excess beyond the allotment up to a tenth of an acre will not be marketable without penalty, according to the county agent.
Baton Rouge, Sept. 12. The state seeks to pay widow of Confederate veteran $1,080 but Mrs. Chase of Shreveport declines the pension, noting she works in insurance and prefers the money go to charity. Gov. Sam H. Jones says law requires payment. Her husband Thomas B. Chase served in Crescent Regiment, discharged 1865, died 1930.
Stephen Rosenberger hosted a picnic at Taylor Furnace Farm with many youths enjoying games and refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hershman Mrs. T S Cooper and children LeRoy and Anne Jane at the Bakers Long Meadows on Sunday.
Capacity highlights a three hundred thousand pounds per day powder capacity. Mr and Mrs John H Rosen berger and son Stephen return to Winchester from Taylor Furnace Farm. Miss Annie Crabill, ill, stays in Winchester with her brother J S Crabill. Y P C A holds a meeting Sunday at 8 p m.
The Star reports press time discrepancies with 6 P.M. in London 10 P.M. in Berlin and Rome 11 P.M. in the bibion region as afternoon editions roll out.
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