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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1938
Page
7
The Pennsylvania Railroad reported derailment of three coal cars eight miles north of Baltimore blocking its main line at 257 a.m. Early trains were rerouted via the Baltimore and Ohio tracks. No injuries were reported.
Rep John O Connor faces Democratic rival James H Fay over church influence and fear of a world war. Fay, a Catholic war hero, accuses O Connor of injecting religion to boost his bid. Republican Allen Dulles urges Republicans to rebuke meddling outsiders.
Geneva reports cite Soviet Foreign Commissar Litvinov saying Moscow would resist German moves and back Czechoslovakia if France and Britain act. Czech officials, while hopeful, fear Moscow has too many issues and may not commit military aid without Western action.
London readers express reluctance to engage in another global conflict. Many fear a Czech defeat if Britain and France force a stand, while backing Prime Minister Chamberlain’s effort to secure peace. Public opinion shows caution and skepticism toward war in defense of Czechoslovakia.
Stylish youth dress pattern features a fitted waist and front panels with a full skirt and Victorian sleeves. Describes fabric options black green or other colors and notes five sewing steps and sizes 12 through 20 with busts 30 to 38 inches. Pattern No. 1561 B priced 15 cents. includes fall and winter fashion book offer.
Forest Hills is delaying the national singles semi finals for a fourth straight day as rain postpones matches at the West Side Tennis Club. Don Budge aims to finish his bid for the grand slam, facing Sidney Wood Jr. in the semis and possibly Jack Bromwich in the final when play resumes.
Virginia tuberculosis drive reports 11,873,400 Christmas seals ordered to date, about one third of expected. Last year 32,500,000 seals were ordered. Twelve regional meetings will set plans. Dr E C Harper and Miss Carolyn Marsh to speak.
Radio schedules note extensive overseas transmissions from London Paris Berlin and Prague with programs across WEAF WABC WJZ and others. Highlights include William Allen White on public concerns in industry harmony and big-name shows like Ed Robinson Big Town Benny Goodman Swing and Count Basie Orchestra plus upcoming events tied to the American Legion convention and European politics.
U S officials say a Sudetenland transfer to Germany would force revisions to the Czech Czechoslovakia trade accord. Possible steps include blacklisting the Sudeten area, adjusting Germany and Czechoslovakia immigration quotas, and delaying any recasting until post boundary determination. Exports like textiles glass and leather goods would be hit.
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