Turkey to halt chrome shipments to Germany and allies
Ankara reports Turkish chrome deliveries to Germany and allies will stop at 7 p.m. tomorrow in response to Allied requests. Prime Minister Numan Menemenoglu says the move follows formal requests from Britain and the United States dated April 14. Germany could lose significant chrome supplies, affecting armor plate and war goods.
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Ankara
Germany
Ince
Numan Menemencioglu
National Assembly
Turkey
Britain
London
Australian Papers Drop Injunction After Censorship Clash
A Crown High Court on Monday enjoined censors from suspending publication of the Australian papers over articles critical of censorship policy. The ruling appears to settle a dispute about press freedom and government oversight.
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Versy
Crown High Court
Pol
Disorderly conduct case in Civil and Police Court
Judge John Rice presiding disposes of Alva Hockman of 720 8S Kent Street for disorderly conduct fighting. Sentenced to six months with 30 days to be served and costs of 4.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Alva Hockman
Kent Street
War Prisoners Describe Mixed Forces On Eastern Front
The account notes Polish army prisoners in the Soviet Union fighting Germans, Slovak soldiers with red star insignia who joined partisans, and ten Alsace Lorraine French veterans conscripted in 1943 who plan to desert for De Gaulle's Free French at first chance. They express willingness to fight Allied invaders.
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Line
Soviet Union
de Gaulle
Alsace Lorraine
Russia
Charles de Gaule
Europe
Opening of Trout Season Draws Many on Local Streams
Opening day sees mixed luck for local anglers across Paddy Run Backcreek and Big Stony. Notable catches include a 16 inch trout by a Star Tanery youth and a 17 inch fish by Boyd Kline with Walter Bursey. Police and game officials present on opening day.
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Isaac Walton
Paddy
Columbia Furnace
J. E. Madden
Emory Rogers
Dave Weiner
Roy LaFollette
John Larrick
James Alexander
Clifford Grim
Fred Glaize
J. R. Brandon
Lee Grant
L. G. Sitostrom
Croswell Henderson
Vance Youngster
Star Tanery
Boyd Kline
Harrisonburg
Walter Bursey
George Reading Speaks at 4H Council Meeting
George Reading addressed the 4-H County Council in the County Court House on Wednesday night April 29 at 7 30 with thirty members present including twelve leaders. He introduced the Farm and Home Accident Prevention Course for 4-H clubs this fall and a committee was formed to organize interested groups. The council also agreed to cooperate in continuous sale of War Bonds. After adjournment the All Stars met with 4-H Club agent Mr. Hoover. Miss McNeil outlined plans for supervision of 4-H projects.
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4H County Council
County Court House
George Reading
All Stars
Mr. Hoover
Miss McNeil
Walter
Winnie ‘Carper
Cole
Linda Keller
Walter Miller
Carlton Ramey
H. A. Snapp
Hilda Whitacre
Sloan Wolfe
Hugh
Robert Dailey
Rock Enon Day at Scout Camp Site
W. W. Baker of the Shenandoah Area Council announces Rock Enon Day at the new Rock Enon camp site. About 75 to 100 Scouts families and friends will gather for an all day picnic to clear trees for the future lake, bringing cross cut saws axes and wedges. If rain occurs the event moves to the next Saturday with work completing in time for the scheduled date.
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W. W. Baker
Shenandoah
Republicans Work on Future Republican Program
The article notes Republicans continuing from page one, discussing how to shape an affirmative program and gather suggestions for the current and upcoming session of Congress. It emphasizes the party's effort to outline a coherent policy agenda.
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Congress
Nazis Speculate On Allied Invasion Plans
London dispatch reports Berlin radio claiming American and British navies massing in British waters for a western invasion. Troops are reportedly leaving London as trains carry troops while invasion rumors spread. The broadcast links the main invasion to coordinated Allied offensives in Italy and the Balkans.
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London
Berlin
Amer
Italy
Balkans
Mrs Caldwell Laid To Rest
Funeral services were held for Mrs at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the home at 382 National avenue. The Rev. T J Hawkins and the Rev Ronald B Wilson officiated. Pallbearers included W W Delinger Edger A Rush L E Harris Carson L Spillman Marshall Stine and Clifton Braithwaite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hawkins
Ronald
Wilson
National Avenue
W. W. Dellinger
Edger A. Rush
L. E. Harris
Carson L. Spillman
Marshall Stine
Clifton Braithwaite
Patton Is Ready For Invasion
London April 21 reports Lt General George Patton and American forces have arrived in Europe as preparations for invasion are announced officially.
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Patton
London
George
Ericanity
Douglas Lineburg Injured in Auto Accident Confusion
A reporting error misidentified Douglas Lineburg as the accident victim on the Pront Royal Pike. It is clarified today that a brother of Douglas Lineburg was injured instead. Santo Domingo noted as the first permanent settlement in the new era.
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Douglas Lineburg
Clyde
Aneburg
Santo Domingo
Fruit Growers Meeting Tonight in Winchester
The Frederick County Fruit Growers meet at 8 p m in the County Court House Winchester announced by County Agent I Fred Stine F A Motz Regional Internationalist will discuss Charting the Fruit Growers Course for the Next Ten or Fifteen Years Other speakers include Walter McC Bond A H Tesks horticulturist V P I and W S Campfield rotary of the State Houlture Society
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Frederick County
County Court House
Winchester
I. Fred.Stine
F. A. Motz
Foreign Office of Culture
Walter McC. Bond
A. H. Tesks
Horticulturist
W. S. Campfield
Rotary
The
Vo State Houlture Society
Americans Raid Bucharest
Allied air forces bombed targets across Western Europe in a sustained campaign aimed at rail junctions and coastal defenses. The raids, including American Marauders and RAF fighters, hit Cologne and other sites while coastal command Beaufighters attacked shipping off the Dutch coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Reich
Dwight D. Hisenhower
RAF
Coastal Command
Cologne
Germany
Air Ministry
Lancaster
Paris
Princess Elizabeth Reaches Reigning Age At Eighteen
London reports Princess Elizabeth turns 18 and becomes a counsellor of state though still a minor for three years. She would ascend as queen regent if the throne becomes vacant, while her training continues for future rule of the British Empire.
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London
Elizabeth
George VI
Teese
George V
Edward VIII
City and County Realty Transfers in Winchester Area
Transfers show Eleanor V. German to Charles W. Dunlap for a lot at 421 W Clifford Street with $10 consideration. Massey Metcalfe to Ernest Metcalfe trustee for 112 acres near the city for $10. Keller to Pugh for about three acres and improvements for $1,350. Allen to Easter for one acre with buildings along Winchester Front Royal Pike for $10. McDonald to Snapp for 53 acres southwest of the city for $10. Shipe to Solomon for 100 acres west of Martin. Holiday to Braithwaite for a Gainesboro District tract for $600.
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Winchester
Eleanor V. German
Charles W. Dunlap
W. Clifford Street
Frederick County
Marjorie Massey Metcalfe
Ernest George Metcalfe
City
B. H. Keller
Loring Pugh
Whitacre
John P. Allen
Shadrick F. Easter
Winchester Front Royal Pike
Albert A. McDonald
B. L. Snapp
Melvin L. Shipe
Walter B. Solomon
Martin M. Holiday
Purcell T. Braithwaite
Gainesboro
Responsibility and Sane Guidance Highlight War Coverage
Editors gathered for a two day program to learn about the war from key leaders. General George C. Marshall and General H. H. Arnold were slated for an off the record luncheon conference, emphasizing prudent government and informative public messaging amid campaign tensions.
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Roberts
America
George C. Marshall
Army
H. H. Arnold
Air Forces
German Targets Continued on Front Amid Artillery duels
German forces attacked Allied moves with heavy artillery as a destroyer engaged four Eboats off the beachhead. Ortona faced shelling while German gunpits northeast of Tolled were found. In Cassino, heavy duels continued with active patrols and about 60 German aircraft observed over the fronts. Meanwhile Mexico's population predominantly works in farming.
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Ortona
Adriatic
Tollo
Cassino
Help the USO Provide A Home Away From Home
A call to support the United Service Organizations war fund to furnish housing and comforts for service members far from home. Donations fund lodging meals and recreational spaces to boost morale and welfare for troops overseas.
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USO
Old Records Collection Boosts War Effort in Winchester
R L Jones chairman of the Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion announced that a phonograph records drive in Winchester is exceeding expectations. The program runs through April 29 to melt down records for new recordings and aid the armed forces. Students compete for 5 and 2 50 War Stamp awards and must bring in their collections by April 29 at the old Penney Building.
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R. L. Jones
Winchester
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Jones
Old
Penney
Russians Beat Off Ferocious Attacks
An Associated Press dispatch quotes Henry C. Lazey, commandant at the base, noting that Black Sea fleet units were using American and British equipment, especially diaries, amid ferocious enemy assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&b
Associated Press
Henry C.lazey
Black Sea
Grove Lime Co Damaged By Fire in Stephens City
A small building at the M. J. Grove Lime Company plant in Stephens City burned yesterday afternoon around 4. The blaze damaged electric motors and other electrical equipment in the limestone pulverizing section. The Stephens City Independent Hose Company fought the fire with its booster tank and quarry stream water. The cause may have been oil igniting in the drying room. extent of damage was not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Stephens City
Stephens City Independent Hose Company
Lt. Bohrer Buried Today
Funeral services for Lieut. Kenneth Bohrer were held at his parents home in Cumberland Maryland and then in Winchester with burial at Mt Hebron. The Rev Lee H Richard Creek of Central Methodist Church officiated. The article notes Brazil became a republic in 1889 after Pedro II abdicated.
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Kenneth Bohrer
California
Clarence L. Bohrer
Cumberland
Winchester
Mt. Hebron
Lee H. Richard Creek
Central Methodist Church
Soviet Troop Detachment Said Arrives in Southern Italy
A German controlled Vichy radio report claimed that a Soviet troop detachment had landed in southern Italy to fight Fascist forces. No Allied confirmation available.
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London
Vichy Radio
Italy
Seventy seven colleges destroyed by Japan in China
A report notes that seventy seven colleges and universities have been destroyed by Japanese forces in China, highlighting widespread educational and cultural loss amid the conflict.
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China
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W. B. Snider & Son
Tiergarten
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Grove Lime Co
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Pedro II
Ib. F. Goodrich
Silvertown Bety
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Silvertown
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Winchester Evening Star
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