Large Scale Air Activity Noted On Soviet Front
Moscow reports ongoing large scale air operations across the Russian front amid mounting air battles. US planes flown by Soviet pilots are believed to participate in many missions as US aircraft production grows. Ground fighting concentrates south of Balakleya and along the Volkhov front near Leningrad with continued German pressure and Soviet counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
United States
Russia
Belakleya
Volkhov
Balakleya
Red Army
Donets
Leningrad
Moscow Afternoon
Moscow Radio
Koenigsberg
U. S
Milne Bay Raid Marks Japanese Aerial Offensive Start
Allied reports from Australia state General MacArthur confirmed a daylight raid by a strong Japanese air group on Milne Bay Papua New Guinea. The attack echoes recent assaults on Oro Bay Tulagi and Port Moresby with heavy losses cited for Port Moresby and Milne Bay.
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Australia
MacArthur
Milne Bay
Southwest Pacific
Oro Bay
Tulagi
Port Moresby
Moresby
Western Pacific
Hansa Bay
New Guinea
Aus
Civilian Welfare Drive Seeks Aggressive War Front Administrator
Washington reports a push for a two fisted civilian needs administrator to boost morale. Rubber Director William Jeffers argues for a strong home front official while Congress backs a sports coordinator plan. Emory Land endorses the civil draft bill as beef price changes are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Jeffers
Emory Land
Maritime Commission
Jeffers
Senate Banking Committee
Rep. Diswey
D-Wis
Rep. Weiss
D-Penn
Land
Home Front Support for War Loan Drive
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox urges citizens to back the second war loan to ease the burden on sailors fighting from the South Seas to the Mediterranean. He notes many will not live to see victory, and home sacrifices remain light compared to those of the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Knox
United States Navy
South Seas
Mediterranean
Premier Curtin Warns of New Japanese Attacks
Australian Prime Minister Curtin said Japan apparently contemplates further attacks against New Guinea and the Solomons. Gen. Blamey said Japan is building aviation units and a large ground force in the islands north of Australia for a new offensive. Curtin dismissed Knox’s remark about sea‑power readiness and warned against assuming altered Japanese plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
John Curtin
Thomas Blamey
New Guinea
Solomons
Blamey
Pacific
Curtin
U. S
Frank Knox
Southwest Pacific
Japan
Stephens City Holds Civilian Defense Block Leader Meeting
In Stephens City Virginia a Civilian Defense block leader meeting is set for 4 30 this afternoon in the Home Economics building. G W Lemley OCD coordinator called the meeting to organize house to house canvass and determine evacuee facilities. Julian A Brooks Richmond OCD representative will outline procedures and assist with canvassing. Mrs C C Rhodes chairs the block leader committee with members Mrs Harry Carbaugh Mrs Joe Clevenger Mrs Gervis Lemley Mrs Eldridge Lemley Miss Ida Guard and Miss Caroline Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
G W. Lemley
OCD
Julian A. Brooks
Richmond
C. C. Rhodes
Lemley
Harry Carbaugh
Joe Clevenger
Gervis Lemley
Eldridge Lemley
Ida Guard
Caroline Seal
Swedes Drive Off German Planes Near Karlskrona
Stockholm reports Swedish fighter planes and anti-aircraft batteries repelled two German bombers near Karlskrona, Sweden’s key naval base. The incident follows a recent similar event in the area. Berlin says Lt Gen Olof Gerhard Phoerernell ordered Swedish authorities to detain any foreign crew or passengers forced down and to seize weapons maps and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Karlskrona
Karliskrona
Berlin
London
Olof Gerhard Phoernell
Japanese Posts on Kiska Hit
American bombers blasted the Japanese runway gun emplacements and main camp on Kiska Island in six attacks. In the South Pacific Munda on New Georgia Island received direct hits on an ammunition dump and fires were started. North Pacific forces hit Kiska with six attacks on April 12 13, bringing Kiska total to 63 raids since March 1 and Munda to 105 offensive actions near Guadalcanal Fueled by B 24 Liberators torpedo bombers Avenger Corsair and P 38 fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kiska Island
Aleutians
Navy
Munda
South Pacific
New Georgia
North Pacific
Kiska
Guadalcanal
Rexall to Sale Event Now Under Way
Rexall announces a four day sale event running Wednesday through Saturday at Brooks Pharmacy. The promotion highlights discount items and storewide deals across the Brooksville location and nearby branches.
Allies advance in North Africa and Italy map shows targets
Allied forces continue to seize airfields in North Africa as they push Axis forces back. The Italian campaign includes possible bombing targets in Italy and their distances from Tunisia, illustrated on a diagram.
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North Africa
Italy
Tunisia
Winchester Soldiers Meet On Battle Field
Mrs. W. H. Winn of Winchester Kansas receives a clip from Winchester England about a British Bombardier H S Parsons and American Sgt Hugh Orndorff meeting in North Africa. Parsons from Winchester England and Orndorff from Winchester Virginia both hail from places tied by historic exchanges. The note recalls prior greetings and wartime links between the two towns and a former mayor’s daughter among evacuees.
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W. H. Winn
West
Cork Street
H. S. Parsons
Royal Artillery
Winchester
England
Seret
Hugh Orndorff
Virginia
Sergt. Orndorff
Lef
War Bond Rally Planned at Capitol Theater Sunday
A Sunday afternoon war bond rally at the Capitol Theater is set for 4 o clock with no audience solicitation. R Gray Williams hosts, J Victor Arthur chairs arrangements, and at least three veterans will attend including two Ensigns from the Pacific and Atlantic theaters and a North Africa wounded Army Sergeant. A Richmond speaker from the War Savings committee and a band will provide music. Further details will appear in The Star tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theater
R. Gray Williams
J. Victor Arthur
Pacific
Atlantic
North
Africa
Richmond
War Savings Committee of Virginia
Star
Zimmerman To Be Tried On Bowling Counts
The Sunday bowling issue heads to court after a warrant on Jack Zimmerman charging operation of Health Center alleys on the Sabbath. Chief C W Hollis is the complainant. about 14 counts are alleged, one for each Sunday the alleys were open. A hearing date has not yet been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Zimmerman
C. W. Hollis
Zimmerman
Public Auction: J H Finnigan Property Near Stephenstown VA
Public auction announced for J H Finnigan property near Stephen son Virginia on Saturday April 17 at 1 pm. Terms require one half cash with balance due in one and two years. Auction notice dated April 14.
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J. H. Finnigan
Stephenson
Public Sale Set for April 17 at 10 A M
Household and kitchen furniture to be sold at public sale by Mrs. Charles Grim of 117 East Pall Mall. Moving out of state. Sale scheduled for Saturday April 17 at 10 o clock.
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Charles Grim
E. Pall Mall
Six Automobiles Stolen Recovered. Two Winchester Youths Arrested
Police solved a multi‑month auto theft series with the arrest of two Winchester youths, one a juvenile. Albert Franklin Martin Jr. received 12 months and $4.25 costs for unauthorized use of an automobile. A 16‑year‑old was referred to Juvenile Court. The pair admitted the thefts and multiple vehicles were recovered, including a McInturff truck and others tied to local businesses and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Albert Franklin Martin, Jr
North Kent Street
John Rice
Martin
Memorial Hospital
F. W. McInturff
Toms Brook
USA
L. B. Resseguie
Stephenson
Mazine Derflinger
Sarah Zane
George Washington
Allied forces push toward Tunis and Bizerte in Tunisia drive
Allied forces in Tunisia press Rommel's defenses ringed around Tunis and Bizerte as American and British aircraft destroy 84 Axis planes. Flying Fortresses led raids on Sicilian air fields while Beja road and Enfidaville area sees continued Allied pressure near Medjez El Bab and Sidi Nsir.
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North Africa
Tunisia
Erwin Rommel
Tunis
Bizerte
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sicilian
Eighth Army
Sousse
Rommel
Enfidaville
Algiers
First Army
Beja
Medjez-El-Bab
Sidi Nsir
Adolf Hitler
Reuters
Switzerland
Rome
Marseille
Tunisian
World At War Highlights From Across Fronts
Allied spearheads drive into Rommel lines in northern Tunisia as Axis corridor narrows. RAF bombs Spezia and hits Sicily and German targets while Sweden reports intercepts over its naval base. Moscow warns of heavy German attacks as pilots report aid from U S forces. Tokyo says vast air attack on the American mainland is prepared with German and Italian air support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Field
Rommel
Tunisia
Algiers
RAF
Alps
Spezia
Italy
Palermo
Messina
Sicily
Germany
Sweden
Japan
Tremendous Rush For Auto Tags As April 15 Deadline Nears
Auto tag renewal rush swells as the April 15 deadline looms. State police prepare Monday license checks while officials report only about half the usual passenger licenses issued by April 10. Many drivers face temporary car immobilization due to late renewals amid tax payments and money shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Chamber of Commerce
Sues Physician Claiming Sponge Left In Stomach
Berkeley county woman alleges a sponge was left inside her body during an appendectomy in 1935 and seeks $50,000 damages from Dr. N B Hendix. The case was docketed for review by the State Supreme Court. The sponge was reportedly found and removed in 1942 after years of illness.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Supreme Court
Berkeley County
Naomi Chrisman Baker
N. B. Hendix
Martinsburg
Kings Daughters’ Hospital
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Stuart Gibboney
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SFA
Stanisia
Libya
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The
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Pont du Fahs
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