U S Bombs Japanese Cities First Time In History
Britain hails first air raids on Japan as American bombers strike Axis fronts worldwide. Allied air offensive reportedly mobilizes nearly 3000 first line aircraft daily, signaling a broad push across theaters. Leaders claim a general offensive underway as reports of Wake and Marcus islands raid circulate.
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U.S
Laval
Bindine
France
Germany
United Nations
Rep. May
D.-Ky
Japan
Tokyo
Rep. Vinson
D.-Ga
United States
Wake
Marcus Islands
London
Britain
The
Evening Standard
the Star
Evening News
Corregidor Guns Silence More Japanese Batteries
The War Department reported that Corregidor batteries silenced several enemy batteries and targeted roads and bridges on Bataan and nearby Panay and Cebu areas. Cebu city is now in enemy hands, while Panay defenders vigorously oppose invading forces. aerial bombardment continued with reduced intensity on April 17.
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Washington
War Department
Corregidor
Philippines
Bataan
Cebu
Panay
Cebu City
Laval Retains Key Posts as France Forms New Government
In unoccupied France Laval assumes chief of government and direct control of foreign and domestic policy. He retains three posts including interior, and assigns Brinon and Benoist-Mechin to assist the foreign ministry while Darlan is named to command forces.
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Laval
France
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Germany
Petain
Darlan
Darian
Foreign Ministry
Fernand de Brinon
Jacques Benoist-Mechin
Evea
Pat Paul Marion
Information
Interior Ministry
George Hilaire
Ingee Hy
Robert Bousquet
Rene Winten
Tee
Colonies
Jean Darlan
Cee
Fresh RAF daylight offensive strikes German war industries
The RAF pressed a long daylight raid against German industry with fresh bomber and fighter sorties. The Augsburg Diesel works, crucial for submarine engines, was heavily damaged at dusk, while Lancaster bombers joined the operation for the first time. Hamburg and other targets, including St Nazaire and Le Havre, also faced night raids as losses were reported among the attacking crews.
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London
R. AF
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Germany
Augsburg
Britain
Hamburg
Paris
St. Nazaire
le Havre
France
Paper Mill to Close May 1st in War Boxboard Cutback
The Eddy Paper Corporation will close its paper mill on May 1, laying off 78 workers. Officials offered no specific reason beyond current plants meeting all boxboard needs for war materials. The facility, reopened last fall, remains in good condition and producing at record boxboard levels, prompting potential investor interest.
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Eddy Paper Corporation
Winchester
Rotary leaders to attend 186th District sessions in Danville
L. J. McElligott president of the Winchester Rotary Club Clif ford Grim president elect and Wendell Barney secretary will attend the annual sessions of Rotary International 186th District to be held in Danville Monday and Tuesday Barney also plans to travel to Danville for the conference.
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L. J. McElligott
Winchester
Mason's DeSoto Comfort Ride Promoted by Taxi Dial 4313
An advertisement touts Mason's new DeSoto car for local and long distance trips inviting readers to call 4313 for taxi service. The brief notes comfort and ease as selling points.
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Mason
American Bombers Raid Rangoon Reports Say
A squadron of United States heavy bombers attacked Rangoon in Burma during the night. The docks and harbor installations were heavily bombed in the operation, with the raiders returning unscathed and suffering no damage or casualties.
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New Delhi
Rangoon
Burma
Heart Condition Proves Fatal To Mrs H P Whitney
Mrs Harry Payne Whitney widow of the financier died at 2 30 am in New York Hospital from heart complications. She established the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1931 and her 38 room Fifth Avenue mansion will be auctioned April 29 30 and demolished. Her estate of about 100 million goes to her son Cornelius and two daughters Barklee McKee Henry and G Mac Culloch Miller. Her husband died in 1930 and her court fight over her niece Floria Di Cicco drew wide attention.
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New York
Harry Payne Whitney
New York Hospital
Pat di Cicco
Supreme Court
Whitney
Washington Mews
Wheatleyton
Barklee McKee Henry
New York City
Saviour Church Names New Pastor
A local congregation announces the appointment of a new pastor for Saviour Church. The update appears on page 2 column 3 of today’s edition, with additional details promised in a continuation.
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Saviour Church
Salvage Drive Is Held Today in Winchester
Members of the Winchester Junior Board of Trade salvage committee began their first Salvage for Victory drive with door to door calls in 19 zones to pave the way for collection trucks starting at 10 o clock. The campaign aims to gather materials essential to defense and includes involvement from Girl Scouts and local youth groups.
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Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Acne Caling
Partic
Ans
E. B
Ray Gerrabrandt
Handley Cadets
Snag Sargent
Eugene B
Captain Wray Ordered to Report for Active Duty
Captain Frank M. Wray, Berryville attorney and World War veteran, received orders to report for active duty with the Second Army at Governors Island New York. His Berryville law office will close during his absence and Major Everett Helmuth of Alexandria is expected to be named his successor. He served in France Michiel and Meuse Argonne and was decorated three times.
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Frank M. Wray
Berryville
Governor’s Island
N. Y
Second Army Rps
Everett Helmuth
Alexandria
WPF
France Michiel
Meuse-Argonne
Supervisors Set $1.40 Levy For Frederick Schools
The Frederick county Board of Supervisors approved a 40 cent general tax levy and a $1 school levy totaling $1.40. The tentative School Budget, revised to include a 6.17 percent teaching raise, awaits final advertising before a public hearing date is set. County Clerk Baker noted publication timing depends on lawful advertising.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
General County
Baker
Hand Grenades Harled At German Office In Arras
German occupation authorities announced a new attack on Nazi headquarters in Arras on April 15. A German notice in Le Courrier Du Pas De Calais said hand grenades were thrown at a German office in central Arras and ordered an 8 p.m. curfew with public establishments to close at 7 p.m. The commander reserved the right to further measures as punishment is decided.
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Vichy
France
Arras
Pas de Calais
le Courrier du
War Labor Plans To Be Fought On Senate Floor
Senate to debate war labor policies next week with President Roosevelt possibly opposing restrictive measures. A Ball bill to limit wage increases and union activity would create a labor disputes board and curb closed shops under specific conditions. House and senate leaders expect a hard fight amid ongoing labor reform debate.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate Labor Committee
Ball
R.-Minn
Labor Disputes Commission
Labor Relations Board
Thomas
Utah
Afghan by Avenue School Girls Shown to Mothers
Sixth grade pupils at Avenue School completed a 54 square afghan for the Red Cross with each girl supplying materials. Joyce Ridings led the knitting, with 14 squares. A Cross worker assembled the afghan and it has been on display for two weeks. Mothers visited last Wednesday for a brief program. Lieutenant M. B. Clowe visited briefly before duty at Fort Meade and A P Hill, reporting promotions to staff sergeant for Shepherd Wohiford Jake Colvin Bud Orndorff and Charles Lillis. Bryan Breckenridge is named eminent Piet Sergeant and Harry Carper holds sergeant rank.
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Avenue School
Joyce Ridings
M. B. Clowe
Fort Meade
A. P. Hill
Seeleee
Clowe
Shepherd Wohiford
J. S. Wohiford
Jake Colvin
Bud Orndorff
Charles Lillis
Bryan Breckenridge
Harry Carper
Sergean
VPF Companies Are Inspected in Winchester Virginia
Major Sutton of the Third Corps Area praised the VPF unit led by Captain W A Baker for its armory, equipment, and neat uniforms. He commended the State police and the Friendship Fire Company ambulance, noting readiness to defend if called and that all 63 members were present during the inspection.
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Winchester Company
Virginia Protective Force
Sutton
Third Corps
W. A. Baker
Ladies’ Motor Corps
Friendship Fire Company
W. P. F. Company 114
Edward B. Lee
World wartime air raids strike Japan from multiple directions
Reports from Tokyo and Chungking outline air raids on Tokyo Yokohama Nagoya and Kobe by unidentified bombers, with observers saying U S planes may have been involved. Raids covered Honshu and Hokkaido with alarms across the archipelago. nine enemy planes were claimed shot down and damage described as light.
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Tokyo
APY
Yokohama
Nagoya
Kobe
Japan
Pacific
Hokkaido
Shikoku
Honshu
Imperial
Tokyo-Yokohama
Air Raid Alert on West Coast Briefed
SAN DIEGO Calif April 18 The army ordered a 34 minute air raid alert from Oceanside to the Mexican border last night All clear came at 12 01 am Pacific time The alert covered the West Coast including San Francisco where unidentified planes were later identified as friendly aircraft
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San, Diego
Calif
Army Fourth Interceptor Command
Oceanside
San Francisco
World’s Largest U Boat Missing
London April 18 The Free French announced that submarine Surcouf was considered lost The 2 880 ton vessel was the largest submarine in the world and carried a seaplane in a small deck hangar Free French naval headquarters issued a communique confirming the loss.
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London
Pree
Surcouf
Wanted Man For Mechanical Work At Silvertown Stores
Classified notice seeks a mechanically inclined man for a good opportunity at Silvertown Stores. Includes brief contact cue with reference to Tich.
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Silvertown
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Bataan Peninsula
RAF
Archibald Sinclair
English Channel
Pas de Saag
Berchtesgaden
Air Ministry
H.P. Whitney
New York Society
Wray
2Nd Corps
Jack Bell
VPF
China
Chungking
Tokyo Radio
Kokkaido
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