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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1944
Page
1
Air operations report continued cross channel bombardment with medium and light bombers supported by RAF Mosquitos and Allied fighters. Allied air power strikes target rail hubs in the Balkans and Romania while Mosquitos raid Cologne and two Italian targets, with Mosquitos safely returning from Cologne mission.
The Junior Board of Trade urges a wartime safety push to prevent injuries at home and work. Advice covers securing ladders, clearing tools, keeping floors clear of toys, and avoiding smoking in bed while emphasizing the need to stay healthy to sustain the war effort.
Treasury technicians of the United Nations urged implementing a gold based 8 billion dollar stabilization fund to promote post war prosperity. Soviet Russia gave last minute approval as Allied lines supported the plan though no nation is committed. Hull warned diplomatic and Congressional approval are still needed for action before the war ends.
All boys interested in the Junior Corps of the VASG are asked to attend at the Armory Sunday evening April 23 at 2 30. Do not come before that time. Officials seek a large turnout of older boys for a color guard for Company 115.
The Democratic mass meeting will convene at the Court House in Berryville on Tuesday May 2 at eight o'clock to nominate delegates to the State convention in Richmond. Ten delegates will represent the county.
Help wanted advertisement seeks six waitresses aged 18 to 40 with experience and references. Apply at Union News Co located in the Greyhound Bus Terminal.
Local notice lists Morse’s regular candy priced at 98 cents for today and tomorrow with Rhodes Drug Co as the point of sale.
The American Society of Newspaper Editors urged world wide freedom of communications and the press saying a free press is vital to prevent future wars and calling for a nine point program to promote global press freedom. Roy Roberts KC Star urged international agreements for a free flow of news and the group planned action on new amendments and international policy.
CHICAGO April 22 War Food Administration urged midwest farmers to release a share of their corn to meet urgent processing needs and to solve a serious wartime problem. E O Pollock Midwest regional director said corn is needed for ware production and to supply materials for meat poultry dairy and equipment for armed services.
A United States navy carrier helped in the dawn April 19 raid against Sabang Island and nearby Shonga airfield in Sumatra. British and French battleships screened the task force while American planes battered Japanese targets. India-based Liberators attacked Port Blair to draw off fighters. Sabang’s air defenses were neutralized with heavy damage to ships docks and oil depots. One American plane was lost. a British sub rescued the pilot.
Fred R. Motz, Regional Internationalist, Foreign Office of Agriculture in Washington, calls for immediate organization of U S fruit growers to plan a postwar program. He cites vast foreign markets after the war and losses in European winters, urging a national fruit council within the United States to protect the industry.
Stockholm dispatch reports Hitler’s Voelkischer Beobachter warning of the hardest, bloodiest battles in history as Allied and Soviet offensives threaten a spring or summer invasion. The piece notes possible territorial sacrifices and insists some must be held at any price, signaling a grim wartime outlook.
Allied bombers and fighters struck rail targets along the Bucharest Turnu Severin axis near the Yugoslav Romanian border. Seventeen Allied planes were lost while destroying Nazi targets in Romania and Italy. Allied ships and bombers disrupted German shipping in Genoa and bombed key junctions.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a new income tax bill. It would raise for many but keep overall levels near current. Doughton noted gains for those with higher holdings while those earning under 35,000 see effects limited. The bill aims to revise the entire individual tax structure and adjust totals to remain as close as possible to present levels.
Mrs Mae S Kelly of Winchester learns her husband Kenneth Kelly has been wounded in action and will be notified of his condition as further reports come in.
The Shawnee filing station will be closed Sundays until 6 p.m. No dinners.
Britain based heavy bombers raid Germany in daylight after Cologne attack. Italian based heavies strike Nazi lines near the Russian front. Hail of artillery halts Nazi thrusts in Carpathian foothills. U S carrier force aided April 18 Sumatra raid with actions in New Guinea and Caroline islands. Allies ready defensive lines at Imphal and Kohima.
After a day and a half of heated debate, critics accuse Girola of representing a fascist regime. Vicente Toledano leads a bid to exclude the Argentine delegation, citing solidarity against fascism. Girola declined comment, planning a later statement.
Six Handley High School students compete today in the District C contest at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Prose reading entrants are Carroll Morrow and Janet Lovett. poetry reader Betty Hendrie. spelling Charles Robinson. public speaking Courtney Fauver and Richard Brown. Win by default noted for other schools.
Citizens report thousands of peach trees along Timber Ridge north of Highview West Virginia near full bloom tomorrow. The sight is described as lovely though growers fear a late freeze may threaten a large crop this year.
Soviet Red Fleet and Crimean forces press toward Sevastopol as hills fall and passes are stormed amid German air attacks. In Poland's southeast, Red Army artillery halts German drives near Stanislawow while Dnestr and Pripyat rivers guard Sklyanks and threaten a Berlin invasion route. Berlin reports suggest large Red Army reserves moving from Ukraine into the Polish front.
Mayor C R Anderson proclaims Be Kind to Animals Week April 23 29 to be observed in Ago Chester under the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sponsorship. The proclamation highlights protection of dependent animals and character building through kindness and care.
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