India Congress Hindu Leaders Move Toward National Government
New Delhi April 9. British and Indian political moderates move toward a national government to govern India during the postwar dominion transition. Cripps and Hindu leaders discuss a division of functions with General Wavell as supreme commander for defense while an Indian defense ministry would be established.
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All-India Congress Party
Hindu Mahasabha
India
Britain
Sir Stafford Cripps
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Johnson
Cripps
Congress
Archibald P. Wavell
Japanese Planes Sink Two Large British Cruisers
London reports two British 8 inch cruisers the Cornwall and Dorsetshire were sunk by Japanese bombers in the Bay of Bengal. The admiralty confirmed the losses as air attacks with about 1100 crew saved and noted the strike amid broader Allied naval strain near India and Burma.
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London
Cornwall
Bay of Bengal
India
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Free Enterprise Not Guaranteed By Constitution
Roanoke Virginia April 9 The system of free enterprise is not guaranteed by the Constitution but must stand on its own merits James S Easley retiring president of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce said at the annual meeting He warned there is no assurance the system will survive unless American business leaders prove it is best for the people St Clair Chosen President Houston St Clair of Tazewell was elected chamber president at a board meeting with 14 new directors named including Kenneth Hyde and E R Johnson Other officers elected include E D Peterson Norfolk vice president for Tidewater Thomas B Stanley Stanleytown vice president for Southside Kenneth Hyde vice president for Southwest Virginia Don W Thomas Harrisonburg vice president for the Valley and C T O Neill
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Roanoke
United States
Jamess. Easley
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court
St. Clair
Houston St. Clair
Tazewell
Chamber
Senator Bunker Demands Full Inquiry Into Magnesium Deal
Senator Bunker charged that a Defense Plant Corporation contract with Basic Magnesium, Inc. for a $63 million Las Vegas magnesium refinery is so corrupt as to imply government malfeasance. He urged a thorough investigation, warning of wartime profiteering, international intrigue, and large potential profits per ton.
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Washington
Bunker
D.-Nev
Senate
Defense Plant Corporation
Basic Magnesium, Inc
Cleveland
Las Vegas
Nev
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Magnesium, Inc
Appreciation Note From Leonard B. Sirbaugh to Winchester Support
Leonard B. Sirbaugh thanks supporters for help in serving the city of Winchester. The message expresses gratitude and recognition for assistance received.
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Winchester
Leonard B. Sirbaugh
Gasoline Deliveries Cut One Third in Eastern States
The War Production Board ordered gasoline deliveries to service stations in 17 eastern states with Oregon Washington and DC reduced one third versus average shipments in December January and February. The cut, already 20 percent in effect, also affects Tennessee partly. The new reduction begins April 16 and will require proportional decreases in the rest of April.
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Washington
War Production Board
Oregon
District of Columbia
Tennessee
George Proposes Special Taxes On War Profits
George proposes a special levy on war profits calling it a sand step to raise revenue. The plan aims to tax profits earned during wartime to fund government needs and reduce deficits.
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George
Morgenthau Says Tax Program Stays Until President Announces Change
Secretary Morgenthau announced the Treasury tax program of 7.6 billion dollars will remain unchanged unless the President publicly declares a change. He spoke at a press briefing addressing rumors of enlargement or revised purpose and said he could not comment on such reports.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
City Urged to Establish Civil Defense Center
Col. Hart a U S Army officer loaned to Virginia urged the city civilian defense leaders to create a defense center with prompt action. Attending were Police C. W. Hollis Revenue C P. McVican and local officials from the Telephone Company and emergency services.
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Col. Hart
U. S. Amy
Virginia
S.lee Grant
C. W. Hollis
C P. McVican
Revenue, For, and Telephone Company
W. A. Baker
Cucene
H. S. Barr
Winchester
Frederick County
E. P. Browning
New Registrants Receive Questionnaires Mailout by Board
The City Selective Service Board mailed questionnaires today to new registrants holding order numbers, initiating the intake process.
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Gasetiemnesias
Trants
City Selective Service Board
American Officials Hold Conferences with Eden
American officials held talks with British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden to discuss international affairs and security concerns. The discussions focused on alliance cooperation and regional stability amid rising tensions.
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Anthony Eden
Five Places Broken Into Here in Night
Five burglaries were reported overnight in the city. Break-ins occurred on January at Laundry on South Cameron Street, North Cameron Street, Center Bowling Alley on North Kent Street, with a rear window forced at both sites. A night check found two men’s suits missing from the laundry. Police were notified immediately.
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Janieary
Cameron Street
Cash Veterings Center Bowling Alley
North
Kent Street
John Seabright
J P Arthur To Be Toastmaster At Game Banquet
J Pinckney Arthur of Winchester will be toastmaster at Clarke County Game and Fish Protective Association 14th annual banquet in Berryville. The event, April 9, begins at 7 pm at the Community building with speakers from the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries and associated officials.
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Berryville
J. Pinckney Arthur
Winchester
Clarke County Game and Fish Protective Association
William Shaw
Alexandria
Virginia Commission of Game and Inland
E. W. Lurber
Leetown
E. Snoebarryville
Virginia
Carl H. Nolting
Richmond
Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Pry Hart
Virginia Commission of Game
G. W. Buller
Bingo at Sarah Zane Fire Hall Set for April Ninth
The event promises 20 games with 20 door prizes at 8 30 p m Thursday April ninth at Sarah Zane Fire Hall. A top prize of 200 dollars is offered.
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Sarah Zane Fire Hall
Thurs
Secretary Stimson Reveals Bataan Supplies Reached With High Cost
Secretary Stimson disclosed that some American and Filipino supplies reached Bataan and Corregidor but at a heavy cost. He cited the 36,853 defenders on Bataan and noted Corregidor and other forts remained in U.S. hands. He said reinforcement efforts from Australia sent ships, yet losses and food shortages persisted.
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Stimson
Bataan
Corregidor
Washington
Bataan Peninsula
Dutch Indies
Britain
Singapore
Malaya
Roosevelt
Berlin
Shanghai
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Manila Bay
United States
Rena
Wainwright
Patrick J. Hurley
New Zealand
Australia
Philippines
Rela
Landing Report of Japanese Forces on Bengal Coast
Berlin Radio quoted Tokyo saying Japanese expeditionary forces with cruisers and destroyers landed on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. Advanced detachments reportedly near Akyab, with air and submarine activity noted in the region as sources discuss a potential major naval engagement.
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London
Berlin
Tokyo
Bay of Bengal
Ceylon
Akyab
Soviet Claim: 545 Nazi Planes Destroyed in 10 Days
Soviet dispatch reports fliers and gunners shot down 545 German aircraft in 10 days, with 450 enemy dead on the battlefield and three tanks destroyed. It cites transports sunk in the Arctic Barents Sea and 16 invasion planes shot down in the Lake Simen area.
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Kuibyshev
Russia
Germany
Inf
Gorton
Siena Sa
Soviet Information Bureau
Arctic
Murmansk
Barents Sea
Red Star
Lake Simen
Information Bureau
Admiral H. Standley
New US
Have your clothes moth proofed or bagged now
A local notice advertises cleaners Davis and Purchase Biggs offering moth proofing and moth bagging services. It lists locations on Royal Road in front of the Court House with hours at noon on Saturday April 11, and indicates multiple time slots across the week.
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Davis
Purchase Biggs
Uncle Walt’s
Royal Road
Court House
Card of Thanks from J Henkel to voters
J Henkel thanks the voters for their loyalty and the yesterday’s elét vote. expresses pride in the support and results.
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Elét
J. Henkel
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