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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
9
A Nu-Car Carrier with five new model Fords crashed on Route 11 near Stephens City, injuring no one and causing about 3700 dollars in damage. The load was bound for a Valley premiere in Winchester Front Royal or Strasburg.
Chamber of Commerce Secretary Andrew Bell notes heavier traffic with 449 more auto tags sold since March 5 than the previous year. A total of 7 571 licenses issued since 1940. revenue up to 98 580 45 dollars. Bell cites 303 more automobile licenses and 82 more truck tags sold. Beginning October 1 tags go on sale at half price.
Mexico City's population reaches 1,754,355 per the government census, placing it second to Buenos Aires among Latin American cities. Buenos Aires shows 2,317,755 and Rio de Janeiro 1,711,466 in the latest figures.
Clarke health officer Dr. A P Osborne announced the anti infantile quarantine was shortened by one day allowing children to attend Sunday school this Sunday. Four churches will hold sessions at 9 45 AM with Marvin Chapel also conducting classes. Public schools reopen Monday September 30 as usual.
The State Board of Agriculture in Richmond approved new regulations allowing Bang’s disease vaccine in specific cases with state veterinarian consent. Vaccination requires written permits per animal or herd, targets cattle aged four to eight, and mandates prompt reporting and a negative agglutination test before breeding. Herds vaccinated cannot be certified Bang’s disease free for two years after discontinuation.
Haiphong saw a steady influx of Japanese troops with full equipment for a long stay while six Japanese planes flew over Hanoi at low altitude, provoking a French protest. The movement follows yesterday's entry of 2,000 Japanese under a French Japanese accord giving Japan new bases against Chiang Kai-shek.
Baltimore records a mixed produce and livestock snapshot with prices for potatoes poultry hogs cattle calves sheep and grains. Notable figures include turndowns on certain cattle classes and hogs steady with Chicago markets showing weakness in hogs.
Wheat firmed from early losses on September 27 as supplies tighten and loan program rumors buoy buying. December futures hit a new high for the move at 86 5/8, with cash bids for red and No 1 yellow hard rising. Grain closes show mixed gains across wheat corn oats soybeans and fats with prices listed for several months and delivery periods.
New York traders faced a moderate market decline with selling not oppressive but broad losses across lenders. Transfers ran about 450000 shares while commodities were mixed and London prices edged lower as Japan and the Rome Berlin Pact added uncertainty for speculative buyers.
A Baltimore woman fainted at the city morgue after describing a possible match to a missing boarder from her home. Police heard she had seen clothing worn by a slain woman found near Essex. An autopsy determined the death resulted from heavy blows to the head.
Germany Italy and Japan announce a new alliance described as the three most powerful powers. Von Ribbentrop warns any foreign interference will meet the pact’s united strength of 250 000 000. Six points outline recognition of leadership, mutual defense, and creation of new orders in Europe and Asia with immediate effect for ten years.
Mrs E Jacquelin Smith of Wickliffe Clarke is reelected president of Clarke County Kings Daughters and Sons at the 25th annual county convention in Millwood. Officers reappointed include Miss Anne Page and Mrs Herbert B Whiting with Mrs Edward P Berlin as secretary. State president Mrs Henry S Eley announced Norfolk will host the state convention October 22 24. Over 1100 dollars were spent by the Millwood group and more than 2000 by the Clarke organization last year, with only 50 of 146 members attending due to anti infantile paralysis rules. A tea hosted by Miss Mary Page and Miss Agnes Page followed.
Washington officials acknowledged a three power alliance between Germany Italy and Japan. They said the move was anticipated informally and linked to Berlin’s push to rally Tokyo. Officials noted embargoes and shifting East Asia policy, while questions remained on Russia relations.
Rome reports from the Albanian newspaper Tomori describe the barbarous slayings of three Albanians in Greece. One victim is said to be the niece of the Albanian patriot Daut Hoggia, with the events tied to earlier alleged offenses. The report risks reviving Italian grievances against Greece raised a month earlier by Hogeig’s reputed death.
The Chamber of Commerce plans an apple feature display in a Richmond show window from November 1 to 15 to promote the local apple industry ahead of National Apple Week. State publicity plans include photo coverage of the National Fruit plant apple pile in Winchester. Route 7 improvement resolutions were sent to State Highway Commissioner Henry Shirley, urging faster action. Shenandoah Valley Inc will fund a 24 page color booklet with 12 towns contributing 100 each. Winchester will feature Mary Bowman and George Washington's headquarters, and 100,000 booklets are planned.
President Roosevelt selected a man to head the draft but could not announce the name due to uncertainty over the man's ability to accept. The report notes Roosevelt spoke to newsmen about the decision on September 27 in Washington.
Colorful falls colors along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park are developing earlier than expected. Peak color forecast for October 10 with crimson sumac golds and russets, as high elevations change first and spread to valleys later.
Crossword clues span across and down including suits deserters own South American republic and many common terms. puzzle features a Sun god weight a bird and other varied hints with an answer grid from King Features Syndicate.
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