Court Martial Sentences 142 Soldiers To Die, Subcommittee Finds
A House military subcommittee reported that 142 soldiers were sentenced to death by court martial between December 7 1941 and February 22 1946. It urged a complete overhaul of the army justice system, including a formal judicial department and qualified defense counsel, and recommended open trials and parity in punishments.
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Washington
House
War Department
Carl Durham
D-Nc
Army
Welcome Home Veterans From Frederick Clarke Counties and Winchester
The Star welcomes home veterans who have been discharged and resume civilian life. Stanley C Coffelt Julian L Patterson appear on the list of local men returning to civilian life from military service with honor. The daily list will add more names of those who have completed service.
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Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
The
Star
Million Dollar Cache Of Fake Drugs Discovered
American and British intelligence agents jailed seven men and three women for manufacturing and selling fake penicillin marketed as a venereal disease cure. The ring led by Peter Domke, 26, used ordinary glucose and crushed atabrine to counterfeit penicillin in liquid and powder forms, with bottles stolen from German warehouses. Some doses were poisonous and a Russian officer became critically ill, but no doctors were exposed. The operation, conducted across France Spain and Germany, collapsed after a bottle was dropped in a beer bar.
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Peter Domke
France
Spain
Scout Camp to Open June 30 at Rock Enon
W. W. Baker announces Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts camp Rock Enon near Gore opens for five weeks starting June 30. T. A. Lowery leads as director with Ralph Gemmill and Steve Stone assisting. Charles Merriner oversees the commissary. Ten new row boats, a new water system, and four additional sites will expand capacity to 110 scouts weekly. Troops may register in May.
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W. W. Baker
Shenandoah
Rock Enon
Herbert J. Wilkins
Philip N. Hunter
Hedy Lamarr Receives Gun Permit After Burglaries
In Los Angeles on April 20 the screen star Hedy Lamarr, whose jewels and clothes were stolen in a recent burglary, was granted a gun permit with her husband John Loder.
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Los Angeles
Hedy Lamarr
John Loder
1 363 County School Children Are X Rayed
Mrs. Alfred W. Wright of the Frederick County Tuberculosis Association reports 1 363 school children were X rayed by the association on April 18 and 19 at Stonewall High School and the First Baptist Church in Winchester. The counts were 334 on the first day and 1 029 on the second, including both white and colored, with Dr. Hartman of the National X Ray Company in Orange New Jersey involved.
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Alfred W. Wright
Frederick County Tuberculosis Association
Stonewall High School
First Baptist Church
Winchester
Hartman
National X-Ray Company
Orange
N. J
Help Wanted 3 Women Apply in Person at Sanitary Laundry
Employment notice for three women to apply in person at Sanitary Laundry. Posting appears in a 4-19-1p-21 classified section. Contains actionable hiring call and location. No further details provided about duties or requirements.
Ex Lt Twentier turns mustering-out pay into a million dollar idea
Former Army Lt Max Twentier of Bisbee Arizona and the First Armored Division used his eight months of mustering-out pay to start a signet ring business bearing the division emblem. The venture grew into a million dollar enterprise while he recovered in an Army hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Twentier
Bisbee
Arizona
First Armored Div
Twentier
Division
International
Russia Faces Defeat on U N Iranian Issue
The United Nations security council parcels the Iranian case for discussion in its second month of talks. Russia seeks dismissal of the Iran case while the council may probe Franco Spain. U S and British leaders push to keep the matter active amid Iran withdrawal of complaints.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Russia
Franco Spain
Council
Spain
Poland
France
Iran
United States
James F. Byrnes
Washington
Byrnes
U. N
Trygve Lie
Tehran
Pontiff Warns Of Threats To Christian Morality
At a Vatican reception Pope Pius XI warned that divorce Godless schools and licentious entertainment threaten Christian morality. He urged Catholic Action leaders to courageously defend the church against perceived dangerous political theories and to guide voters toward Catholic Church interests. He stressed the group is not a political party and called for reconverting to the Church those who have left it.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Catholic Action
Opening Notice for Joes Cab in April
An opening notice appears for Joe's Cab owned by Joseph R. Cather with phone 3313. The office is next to Apple Blossom grant. The listing is dated April 16.
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Joe’s Cab
Joseph R. Cather
Apple Blossom Grant
Sergeant Is Held Guilty of Beating Army Prisoners
In London a U. S. Army court martial convicted Staff Sgt. James M. Jones of simple assault on American prisoners at Lichfield detention camp. He received six months hard labor and must forfeit 18 dollars monthly while confined. The court acquitted him on five other charges.
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London
James M. Jones
Muskogee
Okla
Lichfield
Jones
Maj
Anthony Horn
Logansport
Ind
Claude M. Thiele
April 20 in Berlin Recount of Hitler Birthday Amid War
The reporter notes April 20 in Berlin during the Battle of Berlin. Residents shrug at Hitler's birthday as the city endures a Russian advance four days later. Nazis’ old displays and parades have vanished and Hitler’s former study is left as junk.
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Berlin
Adolpf Hitler
Hitler
Fuehrer
Reich Cabinet
Soaring Food Costs Close Geisha Houses
In Tokyo on April 20, rising food costs and public criticism of lavish spending led to the closure of 25 Geisha houses and five high class restaurants. The proprietress of a major Geisha house said she would give her girls a holiday to focus on improving their talents.
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Tokyo
Truman Talks With Lewis And Schwellenbach Today
President Truman meets with John L. Lewis and Labor Secretary Schwellenbach for about 15 minutes on the soft coal strike. No conclusive result is reported, with resumption of joint talks unlikely before Tuesday at the earliest.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Schwellenbach
Truman
White House
Ezra van
Charles G. Ross
Lewis
Scwellenbach
United Mine Workers Union
United Mine Workers
Ross
John Snyder
UMW
Interior
Krug
Communists Claim Plan to Occupy Harbin After Russians Exit
Chinese Communist leaders in Chungking say they will seize Harbin in north Manchuria once Russian troops withdraw next Friday if civil war continues. The claim follows the fall of Changchun and reports that Harbin officials fled to Mukden. Government says it lacks troops to defend Harbin and acknowledges Changchun’s capture.
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Harbin
Changchun
Manchuria
Chungking
Peiping
Mukden
Eight Houses Bring Forty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars at Sale
Realty from the estate of the late William R. Willis was sold at public auction on the Court House lawn for a total of 48550. Byron Brumback of Middletown served as auctioneer. Fred Madagan of 709 North Braddock bought the top bid of 18600 for a horse and lot on South Cameron Street beside Market Street Methodist Church. Other properties included two double brick houses on South Kent Street sold for 11700 to James Parks of Berryville. Additional parcels on South Kent Street and East Le Street sold to various buyers for sums ranging from 2700 to 4950.
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William R. Willis
Court House
Byron Brumback
Middletown
Fred Madagan
N. Braddock
Cameron St
Market Street Methodist Church
South Kent Street
James Parks
Berryville
Eastle Street
South Kent
L. R. Smith
National Ave
W. R. Ebersole
Peter Geanious
East Clifford Street
Joseph Hodgson
Ladies Dinner For Company 115 At Golden Glow
Winchester's Company 115 of the WSG hosted a banquet for wives at the Golden Glow. Capt. W A Baker expressed hope for another dinner before the June 30 disbandment. Major Joseph A Johnson lauded the unit after a successful inspection by 3rd Service Command officers.
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Winchester
WSG
Golden Glow
W. A. Baker
Joseph A. Johnson
Army Recruiting Office
3Rd Service Command
Johnson
H. Newcome
Garber
Lad Narrow Escape Ends With Minor Injury In Clarke County
Three year old Ronald Loveless, son of Mrs Pauline Loveless of Arlington and Strasburg, fell from a rear seat and was struck by a second car while walking in the highway at about 8 p m one half mile west of Berry s Ferry bridge. Two soldiers in a westbound car swerved to avoid him and a second vehicle also struck near the right rear fender. He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital for examination and kept overnight before being released.
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Ronald Loveless
Pauline Loveless
Arlington and Strasburg
Berry's Ferry Bridge
Clarke County
Richard Lineberg
Arlington
Clary
Mrs. Loveless
Five Registered Bulls Sale Notice
Five registered Pollen Pishpaw and Son bulls will be sold at our section next Tuesday April 23. These bulls are excellent individuals of serviceable age at the Va. Livestock Market.
First Peace-Time Easter Since Forty One Celebrated Nationwide
Christians across the United States observe their first peace-time Easter since 1941 with open-air and church ceremonies. From Arlington National Cemetery to Corpus Christi, Texas, tens of thousands gather for sunrise services. Dwight D. Eisenhower plans to speak at Texas A and M College. large crowds expected at Mount Davidson San Francisco and Hollywood Bowl.
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Associated Press
United States
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Lincoln Heights
Walter Reed Hospital
George Washington Memorial
Corpus Christi
Texas
Denison Dam
Texas City
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Texas A
M. College
College Station
Lewton
Okla
Wichita Mountains
Christ
Garden of the Gods
OPA Fights For Senate Passage With Amendments
Wisconsin Senator La Follette argues OPA still needs reforms and a two week breathing spell before Senate action. He criticizes past delays as causing current uncertainty and urges continued agency oversight with reasonable amendments. Senator Wherry signals a fight to keep House amendments but allows minor changes.
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Par Lavollette
OPA
Senate
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Wherry
Nebraska
State Guard Fights W Va Forest Fire
Approximately 60 State Guardsmen were mobilized to combat a forest fire on Sleepy Creek Mountain along the Berkeley Morgan county line. Lt Cecil W Wood said the blaze spanned five miles on the eastern slope with 12 volunteers fighting near Meadow Brook when a wind shift spread it. No large timber loss reported. Sheriff W Strong Lewis sought Guard mobilization and authorization came from Acting Adjutant Gen Carleton Pierce. The unit could stay over the weekend if needed.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Sleepy Creek
Berkley County
Morgan County
Cecil W. Wood
Meadow Brook
Wood
W. Strong Lewis
Carleton Pierce
Charleston
American Legion Offers Flag Sets for Lawn Display
The American Legion posts on hand standard flag sets suitable for sidewalk and lawn display. Order from pie F. Schenck, Post Finance Officer.
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American Legion
Pie F. Schenck
Post Finance Offic
For Sale Gas Ranges Through Sears Roebuck
Gas ranges offered for sale via Sears Roebuck Order Office in 1218S Loudoun. Contact phone 4101 for ordering details.
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Sears Roebuck
Loudoun
25 Percent Cut in Flour Consumption Is Ordered
The United States orders a 25 percent cut in domestic flour use to aid famine relief abroad. President Truman urges greater voluntary conservation as wheat reserves are reduced to supply overseas relief of a million tons monthly for three months. The plan includes incentives for farmers and limits on millers inventories to 21 days.
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Washington
United States
Truman
Agriculture Department
Roya
Herbert Hoover
Egypt
Home price inflation hits varied growth across regions
A National Housing Association report shows low priced homes up 51 percent since 1940, with Northeast regions from Maine to Wisconsin just below the national average. Medium priced homes rise 57 percent, raw land 60.1 percent, and building lots 61.8 percent, reflecting inflation across cities and towns.
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Washington
Maine
Wisconsin
NHA
Thrift Auto Store Announces Short Closure
The Thrift Auto Store will be closed Monday and Tuesday for a brief break. Details indicate the dates align with a local weather-related closure and management notes a quick return to normal hours.
Blue and Wine Couch Covers at Grove Furniture Co
J W Grove Furniture Co advertises blue and wine tapestry studio couch covers priced at 11.50 dollars. Located at 1258 S. Louis doun Street, with reference to page 1, column 11.
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J. W. Grove Furniture Co
Lousdoun St
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Stanley Calvin C. Coffelt
Julian L. Patterson
Hodgson and Brown
Ayne
Pontiff
Lad
Lineberg Auto
State Guard
the Thrift Auto Store
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