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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1940
Page
1
Congress approves registering men aged 21 to 35, sending the measure to the White House. London reports another day of air raids with multiple waves of enemy planes, anti-aircraft fire, and at least one aircraft shot down as alarms linger.
Senorita Erma Castillo Najera daughter of Dr. Don Francisco Castillo Najera Mexican ambassador in Washington accepted to reign as queen over the Rockingham Turkey Festival in Harrisonburg October 10 and 11. At 18 she is among Mexico’s most beautiful. educated in Washington France Switzerland Belgium Holland and at the National Art School. She is an artist singer and dancer fluent in English French and Spanish. The festival plan includes coronation at Madison College, a reception by the Business and Professional Women's Club, a Spotswood Country Club dance, and a grand parade led by Queen Erma.
Congress approved peacetime draft legislation requiring 21 to 35 year olds to register and moved toward President Roosevelt's signature. The release also details a $1.73 billion defense request covering the War Navy Treasury and other agencies, plus authority to take over industrial plants to speed defense orders.
Wendell Willkie tours Chicago and downstate Illinois amid a high energy campaign swing. He pledges jobs and a strong defense while criticizing political bosses. A Senate committee votes to study Roosevelt Labor Day speeches for Hatch Act compliance.
London reports a renewed Luftwaffe attack with raids over the city in a long campaign of air activity. Neutral sources warn of a potential invasion risk in the next 48 hours. Sirens sound three times, the final all clear at 5 05 p m with light damage indicated. The RAF counterattacks Nazi bases as part of mounting aerial activity.
Semi weekly weather outlook for the period Saturday September 14 to Wednesday September 18 covers the Middle and North Atlantic States excluding New England It calls for fair weather Saturday with light showers late Saturday night and Sunday morning Temperatures will run slightly below normal with warmer Saturday and Saturday night cooler Sunday and Sunday night warmer Tuesday and cooler Wednesday.
Mr Winchester notes the approach of fall with frost in Western Frederick and vivid autumn colors. He speaks of tang in the air, the zest of living, and preparations for winter ahead while urging calm amid distant war fears.
The American Export liner Exochorda reports a distress call from the 5,199-ton British freighter Saint Aan, 700 miles west of Capt. Wenzel Habel. Exochorda will initiate rescue of the crew as officials note the Sechardais was due in Lisbon Monday from New York.
Dr. R. M. Glass of Winchester attends the Winchester Presbytery fall meeting opening Tuesday at 11 o clock in the Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church W V Sessions run through Wednesday The Presbytery covers Northern Shenandoah Valley to Keyser West Virginia and parts of the South Branch Rev J C B McLaughlin of Shepherdstown WV will deliver the opening sermon
In Sitges near Barcelona, former King Carol of Romania takes temporary refuge in a hotel overlooking the Mediterranean. He arrives with Magda Lupescu and a retinue including four dogs and ten attendants, separating from his special train and reserving four rooms on the main floor. He plans to stay several days before moving to exile in Portugal.
D W Bill Ritenour and companions fished the South Branch Shenandoah near Tilthammer Mill and caught three bass on Friday the 13th. Back in town a mishap followed when Ritenour’s car slipped into the river, pulling the scene into a chaotic rescue with horses helping extract the vehicle as a string of bass was accidentally released.
House Speaker William B. Bankhead is described as not in satisfactory condition by Naval Hospital physicians. He had a fair night but was more comfortable in the morning with a slight fever and pain in the lower left back and leg after collapsing in Baltimore prior to a Democratic rally address.
James Roosevelt appeared in Albuquerque on election eve to share radio time with Rep. J. J. Dempsey in the race to unseat Sen. Dennis Chavez. Roosevelt called Dempsey a longtime friend of his father and said he was there on business, then left for Los Angeles after a rally with Mrs. Dempsey. Meanwhile a House Hatch Act sponsor accused political bosses in New Mexico of violations and FBI agents were ordered to investigate.
Five men face grand jury action in Corporation Court with indictments to be presented Monday morning. Ted Pauly is named, along with Ben Kendall charged with daytime housebreaking, Arthur Nicholson with forgery, W. O. Richards with aiding and abetting breaking, and Herman Smith for obstruction of justice. Richards also appeals misdemeanor convictions in Trial Justice Don Weems court.
The State Highway Department re-advertises for bids on three Riverton bridges over the Shenandoah and Crooked Run in Virginia. Bids are due by Sept. 27. The previous low bid from Hudgins and McDowall and Wood of Roanoke was rejected as too high at $1,175,807.
Opequon Chapel hosts a chicken and ham supper on Wednesday September 18 from 5 to 9 pm. Tickets are 50 cents with proceeds likely aiding church activities.
The War Department announced contracts totaling about 157 million dollars. Major items include an 81 million dollar order for mass production of machine guns by General Motors and 76.4 million for fighter airplanes. Additional orders cover Bell Aircraft, Republic Aviation, and several smaller suppliers.
The Police Department will enforce curbing annoying motorist habits. Chief C W Hollis announces Sunday patrols will tow trucks blocking church towers or parked near churches and drivers may be fined. The issue covers noisy horns, improper mufflers, and speeding, with strict enforcement ordered.
Senator Barbour of New Jersey blamed foreign agents for Thursday's Hercules Powder disaster in Kenvil New Jersey. The explosion killed 48 and damaged dozens of buildings as investigators from multiple agencies probed sabotage links. New casualties included Everett Dunn Frederick McConnell and John Andico.
Dick Chapman won the National Amateur Golf Championship at Winged Foot Club beating W B Duff McCullough Jr of Philadelphia 11 and 9. The match concluded on September 14 at Mamaroneck New York with Chapman asserting control.
The season closes this evening with Nimrods reporting indifferent luck and fewer squirrels than usual. A George Washington Headquarters straw vote produced 179 votes from 23 states with Roosevelt 101 and Willkie 78. Since August 1 Roosevelt has 920 to Willkie 861. post Labor Day results were discarded due to prankster interference.
The Star warns readers that most European war reports are censored before reaching the United States, affecting the accuracy and completeness of the news.
Residents will have a single garbage pickup per week starting Monday September 16 as part of a municipal service change. The notice notes schedule and affected areas.
The National Fruit Product Co announces receipt of apples for canning. Workers note the delivery occupies packing lines and storage is prepared for processing.
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