US Halts Shipments to French North Africa and Vichy Ties
The United States suspends non military supply shipments to French North Africa pending clarification of Vichy positions. Two ships in New York harbor bound for North Africa are held, and a Red Cross milk and children's layettes shipment is paused. Ambassad or Leahy’s recall signals cooling U S Vichy relations as Laval returns to power amid broader war shifts.
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Washington
United States
French North Africa
Vichy
Secetary
Welles
New York
North Africa
Vichy France
William D. Leahy
State Department
Pierre Laval
Berlin
Free French Movement
Hitler
Laval
British Resume Air Offensive Against Hitler
London reports the RAF carried a day long assault on the northern French coast with night bombardment continuing into darkness. The strikes against Calais Le Havre and Ruhr raids involved heavy bombing and anti aircraft fire. Eleven planes missing and daylight sorties returned over Folkestone after Boulogne and Calais strikes.
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London
Calais
Channel
Strait of Dover
Folkestone
Ruhr
Europe
Air Ministry
le Havre
Occupied
Red
Boulogne
France
Pneumonia Claims Gen. Hugh S. Johnson in Capital Hotel
General Hugh S. Johnson known as Ironpants and NRA builder dies of pneumonia in a Washington hotel at 12:45 am at age 59 after months of ill health. A WWI brigadier general, he rose to fame leading the NRA and sparred with New Deal officials before shifting party loyalties.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Harry Hopkins
Alf M. Landon
Presbytery Sets Dedication For New Loudoun Street Building
The Winchester Presbytery held Spring sessions at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with Rev. Elwood D. Vaughn elected Moderator. The highlight was the planned dedication of the Loudoun Street Church Sunday School building with Rev. John N. Thomas as principal speaker. Also, Rev. Cowsert passed his ordination exam and Rev. A. O. Price was received into the Presbytery. The Wood pastorate resignation noted.
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Winchester
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Elwood D. Vaughn
Berryville
V. C C. Consert
Front Royal
Loudoun Street
John N. Thomas
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Ronald Wilson
Cowsert
Mr. Cowsert
H W. Shannon
Arvonia
J. A. McMurray
D.D
Ben Reed
Burlington
W. Va
C. K. Poole
Romney
A. W. Eppard
Wilmington
Del
H. M. Crim
Strasburg
George W. Heaton
Springfield
A. O. Price
Woodstock
Keyser
Toms Brook
John A. Wood
Salvage Operation Seeks Help Inspecting Storage Areas
A call is issued for volunteers to search cellars attics and storage places on Saturday morning to locate items needed for salvage work. Each person is asked to attend and aid the effort.
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Savage
State Road Plans Halt Likely Under Defense Edict
A government edict likely halts state road construction as many projects in defense access routes face delays and possible funding shifts. Officials indicate project lists and budget targets will be reassessed, though some work may continue.
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Eas
Minister's Widow Burned In Hotel Fire At Luray
A minister's widow suffered severe burns in a hotel fire in Luray. The article notes the hotel was constructed eight years ago at a cost of $10 000. Fire officials reported extensive damage and ongoing investigations.
Civil Defense Gains $500 and New Traffic Ordinance
The council allocates $500 for civilian defense and passes a traffic control ordinance for blackouts and air raids. Essential defense vehicles exempted. parking suspended during emergencies. Defense HQ at George Washington Hotel with an air raid control room. Eight telephones provided by the council.
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Anne
George Washington Hotel
Friendship Fire Company
War Department
Bingo and Fire Hall Event Promotes 20 Games
Sarah Zane hosts a bingo night at the Fire Hall on Thursday April 16 at 8 30 p m featuring 20 games with 200 dollars total prizes. Boor records a 4 15 1p 2t score.
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Sarah Zane
Thurs
Boor
Mason's DeSoto advertised for taxi service
An advertisement promotes Mason's new DeSoto car for taxi service with options for local and long distance trips. The contact line suggests dialing 4313 for service.
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Mason’s
DeSoto
Occupational Questionnaires Set To Go Out In Winchester Area
Occupational questionnaires will be mailed to registrants in Winchester and Frederick County starting tomorrow, beginning with February registrants. Later, they go to all registrants not yet inducted. Registrants are urged to seek employer help to fill out the new form, which is separate from prior questionnaires.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Selective Service
War Profit Restrictions Loomed By Lawmakers
Washington April 15 The House Naval Armament Committee began work on tentative measures to limit war profits and suspend the 40 hour week while curbing labor union activity for the duration The move reflects conflicts between House and Senate aims and White House preference for taxation to handle profit control as conferees prepare to reconcile a 19 billion dollar war supply bill.
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Washington
House Naval Ama Cea
Senate
House
Secretary of War
Secretary of Navy
Maritime Commission
Byrd
City and County Brevities on Defense Bond Purchases
The John Kerr and Virginia Avenue schools report strong defense bond sales totaling 1 455 as of April 7. John Kerr students contributed 1 000.60 and Virginia Avenue 70. Miss Miller's Grade II leads at John Kerr with 286.25 while Solenberger's Grade II and pupils at Virginia Avenue have 113.85. The trout season opens statewide Monday April 20 at 5 30 am War Time with brown and rainbow trout released and reserves kept for later season anglers.
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John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
OPA Orders A 3 Cent Limit On Gas Profits
A 3 cent per gallon margin on retail gas is set for the curtailment area including 17 eastern states. The order requires posting maximum prices clearly and will take effect April 11. Retailers may face shutdowns if they cannot absorb the reduced margin and some expect existing 20 percent restrictions to rise to 33 1/3 percent.
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OPA
Winchester
J. Palmer Bright
Sgt. Francis Funk
Virginia
Office of Price Administration
American bombers strike Philippine targets from Australia
United States Army announces a four day round trip raid from Australia by 13 planes against Nichols Field Manila Davao and Cebu in the Philippines. The operation damaged hangars docks and transports while destroying three ships and sinking two others with one bomber shot down.
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Philippines
United States Army
Australia
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Royce
Ralph Nichols
Batangs
Cebu
Davao
Rush Lincoln
United Nations Air
George H. Brett
Roosevelt
John Hubert Dall
Piedmont
Calif
Frank P. Bostrom
Nichols Field
Manila
Mindanao
Japan
Teachers Meet This Afternoon On Pay Increase
Frederick county educators plan a 4 30 PM meeting at Middletown High School to discuss restoring salaries to pre slump levels. H Denis Hoover, with Braithwaite and Ayler, cites 16.17 percent needed, presenting Clarke Shenandoah Warren comparisons and county salaries for principals and teachers.
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Frederick Association
H. Denis Hoover
Frederick County
Virginia
Svar
Mr. Hoover
Middletown High School
Fred Braithwaite
Gainesboro High School
R. E. Ayler
Stephens City High School
Clarke
Shenandoah
Warren
License Bureau Keeps Evening Hours to Issue Tags
The License Bureau will stay open from 7 30 to 10 tonight to assist motorists unable to secure their automobile licenses. Demand for tags was steady but not heavy, with licenses issued about the same as last year.
Play Bingo At Foe Home Wednesday Evenings
Community bingo event hosted by the F. O. E. Home at 211 N Loudoun St every Wednesday at 8 p m. Proceeds and prizes likely announced on site. attendees urged to arrive early for seating.
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N. Loudoun T
New Siren At National Fruit To Be Tested
Grover Cooper chief air warden said tests will be held at National Fruit Product Company to judge the whistle performance. The alarm will run from 12 05 p m with 6 minute intervals until 12 30 p m testing both high and low pitches to avoid public alarm.
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Grover Cooper
N Fruit Product Company
Rev A M B Snapp Named Chaplain by Commission
Mrs Mary A Snapp of Opequon reports her son Rev A M B Snapp of Church Hill Md has been accepted by the Methodist Commission on Chaplains at Washington and is to be listed as a chaplain. Snapp expects commission and orders by the time his conference is held.
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Mary A. Snapp
Opequon
A.M. B. Snapp
Church Hill
Methodist Commission On Chaplains
Washington
Issa
Bee Bros Just Received from A I Root
The notice reports that Bee Bros received the item Just Received from A I Root. It notes a shipment or incoming consignments tied to the Root brand and Bee Bros. No further details are provided in the readable fragment.
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A. I
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