United States and Australian troops weld into great army
U S and Australian forces are being welded into a single fighting body to adopt an offensive war plan. Army Minister Forde praised American troops as fine, capable partners in democracy. Van Mook warned Australia would be a risky target if invaded, while assessing Japan's likely strategy.
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Melbourne
United States
Francis M. Forde
Forde
MacArthur
Australia
Hubertus J. van Mook
Dutch East Indies
van Mook
Java
Burma
United Nations
Mr Winchester Prefers Speech Over Silence in Trans Era
Mr Winchester comments on shifting norms as society debates transgender rights and public discourse. He emphasizes listening and thoughtful action amid a rapidly evolving cultural landscape.
Antique Auction at Winchester Street Detail
A partial line indicates an antique auction at 320 M. St Windsor Winchester with names LOYD G HEADLEY and numbers 18 30 18 71 and a 7 10 A. M. time reference, suggesting a local sale notice.
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Miles B. Dean
N. Camat St
Winchester
Ntique
St. Winichester
Loyd G . Headley
Jap Bombers Unopposed In Sinking Three U.S. Ships
The Navy reports Japanese bombers sank the Langley aircraft tender and two other warships near Java. About 700 officers and men perished on the Langley February 27, and the Pecos March 1, with only a third of crew saved. The Peary was later sunk near Darwin with light losses.
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Washington
Navy
Langley
Java
Southwest Pacific
Pecos
Peary
Darwin
Australia
United States Asiatic Fleet
Macassar Strait
United States
MacArthur
Southwest
Pacific
Neill Given Rank of Lieutenant Commander
Mrs. John B. Neill and the late Mr. Neill, a graduate of the U S Naval Academy, resign from the 7 1925 and enter business in Peoria. N McDonald and Catherine Simms McDonald, connected with Stunzi Sons Inc New York, are named in the report about the Navy officer's rank and family ties.
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John B. Neill
Mwofie
U. S. Naval
Valley
Brantz Roszel
Insti
Oes
Pea San Ahemae Eon Stunzi Sons, Inc
J Rolemale
New York
N. McDonald
Catherine Simms
Hill Denies Withdrawn From Primary In First Ward
Laurie Hill disputs rumors of dropping from the Democratic primary next Tuesday. He states he remains in the race for one of three First Ward council seats as C. C. Dettra campaigns by postcard urging support for election to fill vacancies. Nine seats for six councilors exist in September.
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Laurie Hill
Mr. Hill
C. C. Dettra
Septemri
Barter Sale And Auction Attract Farmers
Farmers arrived in Frederick County for a barter sale and auction of used farm machinery and parts. Sponsored by the County War Board, the event drew a steady flow of equipment owners eager to trade and acquire gear as buyers and sellers converged before noon.
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County War Board
Frederick County
Adj Combegan Arri
Marriage Is Fine Training For A Military Career
Henry McLemore argues that history shows great soldiers were often married and claims American troops have mixed courtship with combat. He cites Attila Napoleon MacArthur and notes some critics accuse soldiers of courting too eagerly abroad. The piece hints at continued discussion on page 2.
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McLemore
Henry McLemore
Attila the Hun
Attila
Napoleon
MacArthur Luzon
MacArthur
Labor leaders sounded on voluntary 44 or 48 hour week pact
Washington April 4 The administration reportedly seeks a voluntary 44 or 48 hour work week in war industries with regular pay to ease the 40 hour controversy. VP Wallace and other advisers push for a worker management pact, but some oppose a mid point overtime plan. Any agreement would favor the government over contractors. Senator Barkley hopes action before April 20 and Connally bill debates. An anonymous senator notes momentum to attach overtime limits to that bill and tie in war profit limits.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Congress
Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Connally
D.-Tex
Temain
United Nations Down Six Japs Over Koepang And Four Over Darwin
Allied air forces report six Japanese planes shot down over Koepang Dutch Timor and four over Darwin with two more likely losses in Darwin fighting. In Darwin two civilians killed and no significant property damage. Continuous aerial combat cited with fighter and anti aircraft damage.
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Darwin
Australia
United Nations
Koepang
Dutch Timor
Asped
Winchester Golf Club Opens 1942 Season
The Winchester Golf Club officially opens its 1942 season with favorable weather drawing members to the pro shop run by Arthur Moss Onna and his band. Recent heavy rains and snow have improved fairways and greens as a club visit confirms.
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Winchester Golf Club
Arthur “Moss” Onna
Whistle Test Planned Amid City Install Doubts
A new whistle, claimed to have wide reach and strong tones, will be tested Monday as officials seek an all city audible signal. Residents report uneven sound coverage across districts and call for reliable public notification.
Germans Report Big Red Losses
Berlin reports from German broadcasts state Soviet forces suffered heavy casualties in men and materiel during January to March. Prisoners, tanks, guns, and numerous aircraft losses are listed while Nazi air and ground actions in Murmansk and northern sectors are described as having increased.
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Berlin
High Command
Murmansk
Couple Attacking Teacher Sentenced in Lafayette
Mr and Mrs Arthur H Leslie were convicted of assault and battery in the flogging of their fifth grade son Dannys teacher Francis Murphy. The couple received jail terms and fines as part of the judgment announced in Lafayette Indiana.
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Lafayette
Ind
Arthur H. Leslie
Dann
Francis Murphy
Truman Opposes Control Over Other Business
Senator Truman opposed Berle ideas to allow government control over foreign subsidiaries of American companies. He argued the United States cannot legislate to govern a sovereign state’s corporate entities abroad. Berle cited Standard Oil of New Jersey in Brazil and said it cut off German and Italian airlines after State Department pressure.
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Washington
Truman
D.-Mo
A. A. Berle, Jr
Berle
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
State Department
Standard Company
Axis Airlines
Brazil
United States
Standard
William la Warre
American Republics Office
Department of Commerce
Survivors of torpedoed merchant ship landed at Norfolk
Forty one men were landed after a merchant ship was torpedoed off the coast. The survivors were seen and reported as the ordeal continued.
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Norfolk
War Prisoners To Be Exchanged Between Britain and Italy
Britain and Italy began exchanging sick and wounded prisoners of war with ships at Smyrna under a protecting power. Details are withheld pending a full statement as exchange machinery is set in motion and the ratio of Italian to British prisoners is read as not less than equal.
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London
Britain
Italy
Smyrna
Foreign Office
Eekesman
Neahene
Benaoemin
Dante
Groupe
En Seemans
Anti Aircraft Gunners Beat Back Two Jap Bombers
The War Department said Philippine anti air craft gunners on Corregidor shot down two heavy Japanese bombers and probably damaged two more increasing their tally to 17 killed in under two weeks. Meanwhile in Bataan Japanese artillery fire persisted for three hours with no ground attack materializing.
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Washington
War Department
Philippine
Corregidor Fortress
Bataan
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Manila Bay
Don
Eee Brone
Philippines
Cavite
JBT Plans Strong Drive For Big Primary Vote Tuesday
The Winchester Junior Board of Trade will mount a major primary turnout effort. Spokesmen said a representative vote is sought for next Tuesday and telephone access 4433 will aid those unable to reach polls led by Robert Anderson heading the Get Out The Vote drive.
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Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Ton
Robert Anderson
A safe investment sale of Loy property at Woodstock site
Auction announces sale of A. R. Loy property a seven room residence with lot on the north side of Woodstock Court House fronting 108 feet and 283 feet back the sale is set for noon Saturday April 1 in front of the court house with terms listed.
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A. R. Loy
Woodstock
Court House
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