02 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
1
A congressional committee criticizes the War Production Board for red tape and delays in contracting from aluminum ingots to aircraft. It calls for a trained production executive and a focused push on bottlenecks, noting progress in shipyard construction and generally stable labor relations at coastal plants.
The Sydney Sun reports eight Japanese divisions totaling 120,000 to 150,000 massing in Java and Singapore awaiting a signal for Japan's next major offensive. The piece notes increasing Allied aid to Australia could hasten Japan's move, possibly against Australia itself, amid ongoing air attacks and sea-borne troop movements near Burma and India.
Mrs Miller receives notice that George Miller formerly of Company I 116th Infantry has been promoted to Captain He will command a Company in the 305th division and is expected to reach Fort Jackson soon Mrs Miller plans a visit to the fort in the near future
A local listing highlights flowering plants for sale including hydrangeas Easter lilies ager leabs jonquils tulips cinerarias rose bushes calla lilies African violets and caladiums for Thursday and Friday at The Flower Shop.
Housewives invited to Homemakers Market anniversary sale on April 4 with gifts for lucky customers. Local shoppers race to save on cookware decor and home essentials.
Dominick Piccone a 20 year old ex convict who killed three Michigan farmers in a 24 hour spree was sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor and solitary confinement in circuit court. He had shot Cassius Barber 71 on Barber s farm two miles east of Oxford Michigan after an argument over money while Piccone was employed there as a paroled juvenile delinquent.
Ships escaped Goteborg amid a blizzard then ran into a Nazi blockade. Some vessels may still be at large while others were overtaken by warships waiting to seize control of the merchantmen.
Native Disney of Oklahoma states a survey shows an overwhelming majority of the House would back a sales tax. He argues Congress cannot raise 7 billion dollars from taxes and would be forced to pursue a sales tax despite dislike. A Ways and Means member notes a general survey supports the Treasury plan over two years.
Jimmy Miller and his brother William were struck by a southbound tractor-trailer on North Loudoun street. Jimmy, 13, suffered a fractured leg and is hospitalized. William, 11, was not hurt. Driver James Fleming, 21, of Bonneville, NC, fled the scene and faces a hit and run charge with a hearing set for April 16.
Easter corsages offered by Ochoa with a Friday shop date announced. David Hottle serves as president. Authentic floral selections highlighted for timely ordering and pickup.
Local merchants report good pre Easter business with steady demand for flowers and apparel. Milady’s Easter corsage will be 100 percent American with little price change, though potted plants cost more. Shortage of Dutch lilies and hyacinths due to war affects supply. bulbs from Germany and the Netherlands are constrained. Production of lilies is rising in the U S, but war price increases temper demand.
A Norwegian motor tanker sank after torpedo hits and heavy shelling by a submarine near the Atlantic coast on March 27. Of 37 crew, eight remain missing and presumed dead. 29 survivors were rescued by a Portuguese freighter after about seven and a half hours in two lifeboats. The attack occurred around 2:30 a.m. with no warning. the sub remained on scene until about 8 a.m.
A letter and postcard from Captain Allison Hartman arrive via Martha Shade confirming his health and promising a wire from Manila upon return. The January 11 letter describes a Grove of mango trees near Manila Bay with air activity observed in the distance, noting a temporary promotion and oath dated January 3.
A partial clipping notes Gainesboro High School enrollment of 329 in western Frederick County and mentions long bus rides between Nain Cross Junction Roanoke and Winchester. A clothing merchant comments on next year stock and cuff options for men. The piece cites legalities about taking pants home for alterations.
Winchester Elks lodge inducted new officers with rites. Irvin Cather became exalted ruler with Kenneth Grim and Robert Grim as leading and loyal Knights. Lawrence Fauver named lecturing Knight and treasurer. Ralph Hardy Squire. E Snider and Soren Charles Ierson two officers. H J Hince and R T Sats as trustees. Board named Cather president with Warren Eddy vice president and Dr Howard James secretary. Other directors include Fauver, Grim, Nicodemus, and Oates. The ceremony was conducted by past rulers.
Eight shares of Potomac Edison 6% preferred stock to be sold at public auction Saturday April 4 at 11 a.m. in front of the Court House. Estates of Lula Meu Myers Commercial and Savings Bank noted in the notice. Also antique and window sale listings with dates and times for local auctions and a church benefit.
Testimony before the Senate Defense Investigating Committee discusses Standard Oil developments and I. G. Farben relations. O Mahoney cites a 1939 modus vivendi with two loyalties, noting Standard faced U.S. policy and South American obligations.
Two youngsters reported missing bicycles and the prompt return led to a police case. Trial Justice F. L. Sargent, Jr. is handling the matter as the culprits claim they borrowed the bikes to ride.
Moscow reports from April 2 state Leningrad front troops achieved several successful operations over the last two days, annihilating about 3,000 German officers and soldiers. Twenty four German planes were destroyed Tuesday, while Soviet losses include 13 aircraft. Axis tensions in the Balkans fade as Hitler’s spring campaigns approach. Bulgaria faces purges of officers with Soviet sympathies amid royal assurances of 200,000 Bulgarian troops for the eastern front.
Sparse OCR item notes an April date and a 8:30 p m time with scales. The fragment suggests a classified or notice line about a product or service named Secrunine. Further readable details are unavailable.
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