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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1940
Page
10
A quirky list recalls novelty fashion and vanity items. Grandpa rumored guilty of nothing as breast pocket humor turns historic. Items include fancy night shirt with embroidery, Latin painted brace, ventilated mustache option, Chin chili mask cap, inde structible bustle, and genuine imported china mustache cup.
Dewitt Mackenzie assesses Hitler's invasion gamble as uncertain but strengthened by Rome reports of Mussolini aiding Africa and widespread bombing of Britain. He notes air superiority, naval fire, and mass assault risks, predicting costly losses for attackers and the role of Irish and coastal landings, with British resolve implied.
Swastika Ontario residents vote to keep the town name despite Hitler’s later use of the symbol. A meeting last night affirmed the decision, noting the name predates the Nazi association and will not be changed.
The proper envelope form for a widow preserves her married name. A widow is addressed as Mrs. James Evans, using her late husband’s surname in the title. The death of her husband does not change the form of her name on the envelope.
A special program lauding General John J. Pershing was broadcast on French radio from Vichy to mark his eightieth birthday. Marshal Philippe Pétain sent best wishes through Ambassador Gaston-Haye, calling Pershing an old fighting comrade, and Pershing received a congratulatory message from King George VI of England.
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