Virginia to hold two officer training schools for Virginia Protective Force
Governor Darden authorized two VIrginia Protective Force training sessions for officers and non commissioned officers. About 250 attendees per session will train June 14 19 and June 21 26 at VMI with Lt Flournoy H Barksdale and Col William A Ellis directing. Units from multiple battalions in Norfolk Newport News Richmond Lynchburg Roanoke Blacksburg Charlottesville Berryville and Lebanon will participate. Lecturers include state police FBI Naval Intelligence and Military Intelligence officials.
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Richmond
Darden
Virginia Protective Force
William A. Ellis
Flournoy
H. Barksdale
Virginia Flying Corps
FBI
Office of Naval Intelligence
Military Intelligence
WPF
Neh
Che Citer WeaPkst
Nelson reports on production of war material
War Production chief Donald M. Nelson told the Senate Defense Investigating Committee that the United States is over the hump in military production and should offset Axis reserve stocks in a few months. He cited America England and Russia as producing far more essential war material than the Axis and urged faster recruitment of trained executives despite criticism. Truman noted the panel would seek names of those who refused service while Nelson defended the effort against claims of inefficiency in long range planning for aircraft parts.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
United States
America
England
Russia
Nelson
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
War Production Board
Senate
Truman
D.-Mo
Estionnaires
W. P. B. Chieftain
Senator Connally
D.-Tex
Chinese Forces Save Encircled British in Burma Victory
Chungking reports Chinese forces recaptured Yenangyaung oil center and saved 7,000 encircled British troops and 100 supply trucks in the first Allied victory in Burma. Stillwell commanded Chinese troops aiding British units as heavy combat continued and 500 Japanese casualties were reported with 100 Chinese losses.
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Chungking
Yenangyaung
Burma
London
New Delhi
U. S
Joseph W. Stilwell
Salween River
Pyinmana
148 Crewmen of Parsysie ship safe after torpedo attack
NORFOLK April 21 Forty eight crewmen reached shore after the Panamanian registry cargo ship Parsysie2 was torpedoed by an axis submarine off the Atlantic coast early April 12. One man is missing. Fourteen crew landed at Morehead City N C and 34 at another east coast port. First engineer Vincent McCarthy of Jersey City said the ship shook from the blasts and he saw men in the water as lifeboats were launched.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Fifth Naval District
Morehead City
N. C
Navy
Nelson Davidson
Sharon Hill
Penna
Fifth Distict
Vincent McCarthy
Jersey City
N. J
Russians Battle German Foes In Morass of Slush
From Kuiybshev April 21 the front remained a mud filled morass as Russian and German forces fought in local actions. A German captive Major Bittner claimed an American British threat looms and a spring drive may shift to summer. Red mounted troops seized two villages north of Kalinin while Germans fortified Sevastopol with electrified barbed wire.
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Kuibyshev
Russia
Bittner
900Th
Hitler
Eugene Varga
International Institute of Economics and Politics
Pravda
Kalinin
Moscow
Red Army
Crimea
Sevastopol
Trout fishing revival prompts calls for reporting catches
MA Winchester notes renewed enthusiasm for trout fishing and argues for mandatory reports of trout removed from streams. The piece suggests extending reporting to all trout and supports season limits on fish and game to curb excess catches and promote broader participation.
Tokes Inn Special Dinner by Reservation
Special dinner at Tokes Inn offered by reservation on Thursday the 23rd. The notice indicates limited seating with advance booking required for the event at the inn’s dining room.
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Tokes Inn
For Sale Orchard Tractor and Cattle Auction Notice
Brand new Case orchard type tractor with rubber tires and fenders priced at 1175 dollars. Phone 4084 for Clarence J. Robinson. Also sale listing for registered Polled Short horn cattle at Winchester Stockyards at 1 pm on April 24.
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Clarence J. Robinson
Winchester
Awning advertisement by E W Armstrong Co
Porch window and terrace awnings offered by E W Armstrong Co located at 464339 E Piccadilly St. ad notes a brief open period and contact options for April 10 Tuesday sale.
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E. W. Armstrong Co
E. Piccadilly St
Argentine Ship In Difficulty Amid World Tensions
The foreign ministry in Buenos Aires reported Argentine shipping under difficult conditions as tensions with Chile and Axis nations rise. Reports say a Chilean freighter was sunk near New, with sinkings affecting Argentina vessels amid strained ties in maritime conflicts.
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Foreign Ministry
Anc
York
Secholod
Ted Cerok
Argentina
Chile
Axis
Eet Wes
New
Army speedily enlists skilled workers in Richmond drive
Paul F. Rosenberger opened an office at 18 South Braddock Street inviting men aged 18 to 44 with skills such as blacksmithing mechanics typists cooks firemen and welders to enlist for the Second Battalion 302nd Ordonnance Regiment. The drive in Virginia aims to recruit by May 1 with promotions possible and a 7 to 9 pm daily office hours.
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Paul F. Rosenberger
South
Bath
302Nd Ordnnance Regiment
Ronsenberger
Virginia
South Braddock Street
O’Hare Receives Medal of Honor for Daring Air Battle
Lieutenant Edward H. O’Hare was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and promoted to lieutenant commander after flying combat over Japan. President Roos announced the honors as O’Hare heard the official record and watched his bride place the medal around his neck.
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O'Hare
Washington
Edward H. O’hare
President Roos
Congressional of
O’hare
Mander
U S Bombers Move To British Bases to Fight Europe
London April 21 internal reports say first units of a United States aerial striking force will fly with the Royal Air Force. General Marshall reaffirmed the decision to join Britain in offensive against German bases in Europe. Heavy planes are expected first, followed by medium bombers and possibly long-range fighters as US aircraft begin arriving on British bases.
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London
United States
R.af
Churchill
Velt
George Co. Marshall
U. S. Army
Britain
Europe
Atlantic
London Daily
Admiral Leahy's Wife Is Dead
Mrs. Leahy, wife of Admiral William D. Leahy, died after a long illness at her home, with funeral arrangements to be announced. The couple resided in Washington where Admiral Leahy held senior posts in the Navy during World War II times.
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Admiral Leahy
Germans Increasing Troop Buildup in Norway
The Norwegian Telegraph Agency reports several additional German divisions have reached Norway as a precaution against possible Allied invasion. A Panzer unit is among the arrivals, and Bodo peninsula near Narvik is fortified with strong points and barbed wire. Coastal towns report arrests as anti Nazi sentiment rises.
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London
Norway
Bodo
Narvik
Trondheim
Ers
Moston
An Cette
Stafford Cripps Returns From India Mission
Sir Stafford Cripps arrived back in England from a failed mission to secure an agreement with Indian leaders on India's political status during and after the war.
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London
Sir Stafford Cripps
England
Great Britain
India
Arlington Lawyer Is Indicted in Circuit Court
An Arlington lawyer has been indicted in circuit court. The filing charges alleged misconduct and outlines possible penalties pending further proceedings.
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Arlington
Defenders Withdraw From Panay Antiqe in False Dawn Fight
The War Department reports heavy Japanese assaults in Panay forced American Filipino defenders to retreat from two positions in Antique while anti ship and shore bombardments near Manila Bay intensify. Forts Hughes and Drum faced dive bombers with no reported damage or casualties.
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Washington
Antique
Panay
War Department
Manila Bay
Fort Hughes
Corregidor
Fort Drum
Cavite
Philippine
Hughes
Drum
Bataan
License Receipts Rise in Winchester Week
The Winchester license office processed a weekly total of $30,230.25 from automobile licenses, the largest weekly check yet. Andrew Bell noted the figure, $4,445.60 higher than the same week last year, with fiscal year receipts reaching $85,576.10 compared to $84,027.65 prior year. Bern Eline reports 2,238 visitors and $1,280 in receipts from this source.
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Winchester
Andrew Bell
Bern Eline
MacArthur Establishes New Southwest Pacific HQ
General Douglas MacArthur issued his first daily communique from Australia marking the new southwest Pacific headquarters. It highlights operations in the Philippines, Dutch East Indies and Australia with details of Japanese shelling and Allied responses.
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MacArthur
U. S. Army
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Manila Bay
Salamaua
New Guinea
Koepang
Dutch Timor
Rabaul
New Britain
Moresby
Port Moresby
Americah
Combined Staff Is Approved
London April 21 Prime Minister Churchill approved a plan to form a combined operations staff to unite Britain's army navy and air force into one fighting force. The move follows pacific reverses and Londres discussions with Gen George C Marshall and Harry Hopkins about a chiefs of staff committee and joint war planning.
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London
Churchill
Britain
London ‘Times
George C. Marshall
U.S. Army
Harry Hopkkins
Roosevelt
Labor leaders accuse NAM of breaking wartime accord
William Green and Philip Murray charge the National Association of Manufacturers with running out on the labor industry understanding with President Roosevelt. They cite NAM ads claiming America wants victory not the closed shop and say NAM would rather freeze injustices than honor the War Labor Board agreement.
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Washington
William Green
Philip Murray
National Association of Manufacturers Today
Roosevelt
America
Green
Murray
War Labor Board
N A. M
United States
Anglers Report Strong Opening Day Trout Bite Across Streams
Dozens of anglers flocked for opening day trout fishing with Rainbows nine to 12 inches, wet flies favored. Cedar Creek drew many, Paddy’s Run and Back Creek also popular. locals Bill Coffman and partners fished Cedar Creek with flies and minnows, some limits reported, others back for more.
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Paddy
Bill Coffman
Clyde Funkhouser
Bernard Anderson
Charles
Walter Bursey
Cedar Creek
Herman Lee
Elmer Wingfield
Toots” Oo
John Kern
Cees
Heemad East
Bates
FBI raids across New Jersey seize suspects in Hitler birthday sweep
NEWARE New Jersey April 21. E E Conroy head of the FBI said the bureau conducted the largest state wide raid since Pearl Harbor arresting a score of enemy aliens and questioning more than 100 sons while seizing contraband. More than 150 agents and local police struck at 62 locations overnight. Eleven aliens were sent to Ellis Island with others pending action by the United States attorney general.
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Neware
N. J
E. E. Conroy
New Jersey
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FP. B. I
Adolph Hitler
Pearl Harbor
Conroy
Ellis Island
United States
Union City
August Prott
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302Nd Ordnance
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Arling
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Associated Press
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Berlin
Tokyo
N.A.M
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