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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
2
The Junior Board of Winchester votes to hold an open forum on the armory bond issue before the final council vote. A special election to decide bonds up to 33000 for an armory will occur prior to September 30 to qualify for federal grants. an application for 27000 is already authorized.
The National Coal Commission reported Indiana coal production could be doubled without new mines. Using 261 working days per year, the survey shows 300,000 net tons more annually with existing equipment and 408 workers, totaling 34,545,786 net tons above 1935 output.
Park in Washington hosts Georgetown Athletic Club in a high stakes clash. Roy Crompton, Park manager, quotes Georgetown manager Roy Crompton boasting that with Tom Doomis and Willy Silverman on the mound they could beat the best club in Washington and even bets part of the guarantee.
A Federal District Court jury in Danville convicted eight of eleven residents from Henry and Franklin counties on liquor conspiracy charges. The four acquitted include Martinsville operator Miles and former prohibition officer Barber. Sentencing awaits after brief deliberation by Judge John Paul.
Pirates attacked the Dollar Line near the mouth of the Yangtze and captured four junk boats. No Americans were aboard.
Senator Millard E. F. Tydings won renomination over David J. Lewis and received a supportive letter from Senator Carter Glass of Virginia noting that nearly every real Democrat in the country rejoices at his victory. Glass said he stayed up late and slept peacefully after the result.
Premier Edouard Daladier and Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet dined at the American embassy with U S Ambassador William C Bullitt. No statement followed the meeting fueling interest amid European crisis. Daladier reportedly planned a weekend trip to London to confer on the Sudeten crisis with Neville Chamberlain and Hitler.
Dr Willis R Gregg chief of the Weather Bureau died in his Chicago hotel suite after coronary thrombosis. Born 1880 in Phoenix New York he led a meteorological expedition to Mount Whitney and advised on early transatlantic and airship flights. He was 54. He served since 1915 in Washington and was named chief in 1934 succeeding Dr Marvin. He was a fellow of major societies and a Takoma Park church vestryman.
Mrs. Marshall C. Ferree reported to the FBI that she received a letter demanding 10,000 dollars on the threat of taking her 15 year old twin sons Robert and John for a long ride. The note, postmarked McKeesport Pa, asked cash be mailed in small bills to a Frostburg general delivery address. The addressee’s name does not appear in Frostburg directory.
Hughes Motor Co buys the Hagerstown Ford agency from the Motor Sales Co and Myron B. Bickers sells the Winchester Ford dealership to Hughes partner. Both changes take effect early October. Roy L. Hughes expresses regret at leaving Winchester where he built a successful Ford operation.
President Roosevelt summoned his cabinet into session to review last minute European reports from Hull while he arrived back in Washington after surgery for his son James. Britain moved to secure 400 aircraft shipments with licenses totaling 1 152 293 dollars as calls for a war referendum gain petition momentum nationwide.
Prime Minister Chamberlain, back from Berchtesgaden, told aides of a long talk with Hitler. He described a frank, friendly exchange and said a further meeting could occur, possibly with Hitler traveling halfway to meet him. He planned further discussions with colleagues and Lord Runciman.
A factional split in the United Auto Workers was sent to two CIO industrial arm vice chairmen for final arbitration. The agreement did not require reinstatement of four expelled officers, though CIO head John L. Lewis proposed such action in a peace plan. UAW President Homer Martin accused the expelled officers of plotting with Communists to seize control.
Captain Bott of the Salvation Army will speak Sunday afternoon at Burnt Church in Albin. Pastor Rev. E Summers Mc Gavock is away on vacation. The service begins at 3 o clock and the public is invited to attend.
Agricultural Commissioner Fred A. Motz in London reports abundant imports and slower domestic demand for pears and especially apples. Best apples at London sold between $4.31 and $7.90 a barrel with several varieties listed, while overall arrivals for the week total about 326000 bushels. Exchange rate stood at 23.95 pence per shilling.
Washington announces a new enrollment for the Civilian Conservation Corps to add about 65 000 men starting October 1 in a nationwide reentry program.
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