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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1940

Page

9

Tokyo Views Axis Pact as U.S. Instigator Says Japan was forced to side

Japanese officials and observers describe the Rome Berlin Tokyo pact as driven by U S pressure in the Far East with the United States blamed for alienating Japan and shaping its alignment The article notes discussions between Hachiro Arita and Joseph C Grew and defines Article Three as mutual aid if any signatory is attacked while highlighting Japan Russia and China positions and reactions in Tokyo and Chungking

Tokyo United States Associated Press Japan America Far East Hachiro Arita Joseph C. Grew Yonai Yukichiro Suma Foreign Office Soviet Russia Suma Chungking China Pacific Roosvelt Greater East Asia Dutch East Indies Philippines Greater Asia Soviet Union Moscow Joachim von Ribbentrop

Soviet Germany Japan Italy sign three power pact

Izvestia and Pravda announced the signing of a tri party military pact yesterday among Germany Japan and Italy. The papers published the agreement from DNB and included Ribbentrop speech and Hitler reception of the signers.

Moscow Izvestia Communist Party Ravyda Germany Japan Italy DNB Joachim von Ribbentrop Adolf Hitler

Local Chamber Seeks Prize in National Contest

The Roanoke Charlottesville and Winchester chambers are the only Virginia entrants so far in a national contest sponsored by the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries. Secretary Andy Bell said a photograph of the local office will be entered and that visitor counts and features will factor into the prize.

Chamber of Commerce National Association of Commercial Organization Andy Bell Bell Roanoke Charlottesvile Winchester Chambers Virginia

Four Injured At Double Tollgate in Virginia Accident

Four people were slightly injured when a southbound Route 3 car collided with a car carrying three women at Double Tollgate in White Post Virginia. The women were treated at Winchester Hospital. two men in the other car also sought treatment. Clarke Deputy Miles Feltner investigated and said the women appeared to drive into the cross roads.

White Post Double Tollgate Winchester Hospital Route 3 Front Royal Road Charles E. White Spring Road N. W Washington William Johnson Sheridan Avenue Alice H. Joseph Philadelphia Avenue Tacoma Park White Elizabeth May Nancy Lee Joseph Front Royal Clarke Deuuty Miles Feltner

West Is Ready Says Pittman on Pan American Solidarity

Senator Pittman D New comments on the Havana treaty as proof of Western Hemisphere unity against any aggression from the Axis. He argues the 21 American nations would act jointly to defend sovereignty in the hemisphere amid Japan formally aligning with Berlin and Rome.

Washington Pittman D-New Havana Japan Senate Berlin Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Orient Europe

Student Flying Equipment On Exhibit At Winches ter Airport

Training gear used by George Schecter and Valley Airways under the Civilian Pilot Training Program will be shown tomorrow at Winchester Municipal Airport. The display includes Taylor Cub trainer ships and parachutes. George DeGrange will perform several parachute jumps in the afternoon.

George Schecter

Mrs Adams 73 Dead in Gainesboro Funeral Pending

Mrs Ida May Adams aged 73 of Gainesboro died at 7 35 this morning after five months illness at her home. Born March 14 1866 in Frederick county she was the widow of Silas E Adams and mother to several Gainesboro residents. She leaves 24 grandchildren five great grandchildren a brother Charles Loy a half brother Edward Loy and a stepmother Mrs George Loy with other relatives.

Ida May Adams Gainesboro Silas E. Adams Frederick County George Loy Julia Ann Patience Adams Bertha M. Adams Clarence L. Adams William C. Adams Grace P. Adams Martin D. Adams Clearbrook Mary Inez de Haven Siler Myrtle Mauzy Charles Loy Winchester Edward Loy Little

Siren as Hitler’s Secret Weapon in Wartime Letter

A London letter from R L Gray to Allen Gray discusses Nazi raids and types: mass raids, attacking waves, hit and run, and scare raids by lone pilots. It cites British defenses and claims the siren mobilizes industry during alerts, noting a raid alarm sounded at 3 10 p m as the letter closed.

Gray Siren Hitler R. L. Gray London Allen Gray Mr. Gray

Britain and Axis Pact Stir Debate on War Aid and Bases

Reports say British planes suffered losses and Germany claimed 38 down. Observers weigh whether aiding Britain with arms and munitions risks war with the Rome Berlin Tokyo bloc. Officials insist the pact targets intervention while allowing limited support to Britain.

Germany Tokyo New World Front United States Britain Singapore Western Hemisphere Europe Africa Greater East Asia Japan South Africa Amazon

Roosevelt Addresses Young Democrats Rally Message

President Roosevelt in Miami sent a message to Young Democrats warning that two parties will endure with fixed issues between liberalism and reaction. He urged the party to stay democratic, embracing progress and modern governance, through youth-led political effort.

Miami Fila Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Young Democratic Club of America Democratic Party

Girls Tee Off In Golf Match at Pebble Beach

Texas Betty Jameson and South Carolina Jane Cothran squared off today on the Pebble Beach Course for the National Amateur Women's Golf championship in Del Monte California.

del Monte Calif Texas Betty Jameson South Carolina Jane Cothran Pebble Beach

Byrd Receives Gold Star Medal for Polar Feats

Admiral Richard E. Byrd, a Virginia native living in Boston, is awarded a gold star to attach to his Distinguished Service Medal. The President cites his Antarctic and polar flights, five new mountain ranges, five islands, and 100000 square miles marked by his expeditions. Byrd awaits orders on evacuating government expedition members from Antarctica.

Byrd Virginia Boston Atlantic South Poles North Pole South Pole White House Antarctic Chif United States Little America Palmer Peninsula

William Johnson Sentenced to Two Years in State Penitentiary

In Berryville Virginia on September 28 William Johnson an 18 year old negro was found guilty of attempting to derail a passenger train. A 12 man circuit court jury recommended two years. Judge Philip Williams deferred sentencing until October 28. The case followed a prior attempted derailment by charged accomplice Charles Pollard. Railroad detectives testified and jurors included William R. Carter and Calvin Tomblin among others.

Berryville William Johnson A. Garland Williams Philip Williams Clarke L. C. Smith Virgil “Doodge Smallwood Johnson Boyce Charles Pollard Norfolk and Western Pollard B. O. Stieff and Gay Commonwealth William R. Carter Calvin Tomblin Winston Pine

Home Agent Schedules Club Meetings for 1941 Program

Elizabeth Sprouse county home agent lists weekly events for September 30 week. Gore Club meets October 2 with breadmaking and 1941 officers election. Shawne e Club gathers October 3 for reorganization and 1941 plans. Stephens City Club hosts annual dinner October 5 at Mrs Lovetts home with guests from Gore Star Tannery and Friendly Grove clubs.

Hiss Elizabeth Sprouse Gore Home Biggart Shawnee Home Stephens City

Major Grid Clashes This Afternoon

National football season opens with key intersectional games. Michigan meets California at Berkeley, Minnesota faces Washington in Minneapolis, and Ohio State travels to Pitt as major Big Nine clashes headline the day. A poultry note adds lime to hen diets to prevent soft eggs.

New York Michigan California Berkeley Minnesota Washington Minneapolis Ohio State Pitt

Confederate Memorial Association Convention in Washington

The 41st convention of the Memorial Association will be held in Washington October 8 to 11 with the Willard Hotel as headquarters. Mrs William T Colbert heads the Stonewall group and Miss Lucy Kurtz is secretary treasurer. The Welcome Meeting occurs October 8 and the Memorial Service, a joint event, on October 10 at the United Confederate Veterans Auditorium.

Thern Memorial Association Washington William T. Colbert Stonewall Group Lucy Kurtz Willard Hotel William P. Dunn Dunn United Confederate Veterans, Sons of Confederate Veterans Confederate Southern Memorial Association United Confederate Veteran A. McD. Wilson, Sr Atlanta

First Quota Nearly Complete

The Red Cross Surgical Dressings committee nears its 17 000 dressings quota with 14 000 completed. A second 17 000 quota will begin after this allotment is filled, and more volunteers are urged as current staff are insufficient. Prospective helpers may join at the Presbyterian Church production room with sessions on Tuesday evening Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon.

Red Cross B. B. Dutton Presbyterian Church

May Commemorate Academy Centenary

A Senate bill would create a 10 member commission to plan the 100th anniversary of the Naval Academy in 1945. The panel includes three Senators, three House members, the President, the Speaker, the Maryland Governor, the Secretary of the Navy, the Academy Superintendent, and five presidential appointees. The celebration is set for about October 10 1945 with Maryland and Annapolis cooperation. Members serve without pay.

Washington Naval Academy Senate House Maryland Navy State of City of Annapolis Navy Athletic Association

Daytime panhandlers in New the City earn about $1.50

Report notes that the average daily takings of panhandlers in New the City are estimated at roughly $1.50. The figure reflects daytime street begging and is presented as an approximate income level.

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