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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1944
Page
1
Judge Burr P. Harrison denied the writ of error coram nobis and motion for reversal of judgment in Walker’s case. The 14 page opinion held the petitions lacked merit and dismissed the appeal. The victim testified to a March 7 incident with a masked intruder seeking to assault and kill her, describing fear and the sequence of events.
Allied observers report Japanese jungle troops pressing road and rail blocks in central Burma as Chindits tighten their grip on Imphal Kohima. Allied forces say they repelled counter assaults and drove back Japanese from Kanglatongbi north of Imphal while Stilwell’s forces push through the Mogaung Valley.
Mr Winchester urges smashing the 7th Column as a hidden enemy within ranks. He warns it destroys lives and property more than spies. Tomorrow is Firemen's Day sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Company.
Reports show Sen Brewster Wherry and others criticizing General Patton for speaking on foreign policy. Some senators urge removing him from stumping while Hull remains sole policy spokesperson. Military Committee delays major general promotion. Johnson calls the speech screwy.
At the Winchester District Conference in Strasburg 593 new members were added to district churches since last fall, with 321 by profession of faith and 272 by certificates. A goal of 1,000 new Sunny School members was set. 655 were reported to date. Rev John Z Moore D D returned missionary from Korea spoke on war causes and the need to oppose militarism.
Classified snippet shows BLINDS advertisement by W. Armstro at 39 E Piccadilly Street Winchester with phone 4643 and date tag 4-26.1p-1t.
Desirable six room house with bath furnace hardwood floors and sleeping porch offered by Jos B Newlin. Located on a corner near Court Square in early possession. Express of Bertha L Snapp deceased. Phone 5515. 19 Court Square. 4-24-28-1n-21)
Reports from wartime dispatches describe Red Army offensives along a broad southern front toward the Carpathians and the Black Sea. German sources claim a defensive victory near the lower Dnestr with heavy artillery and air support, while Soviet communiques note clashes south of Dubossary and efforts to blunt enemy offensive preparations.
The House Appropriations Committee criticized Interior Department draft deferments for white collar workers, saying many could be replaced without harming the war effort. It urged elimination of nonessential deferments and questioned deferments for key personnel including some single and married men with no children. Secretary Ickes defended the policy while committee trimmed the budget and criticized the Indian Affairs office.
Annapolis Md April 26 Rear Admiral Earle W Mills assistant chief of the bureau of ships declared that by year end the U S Navy would command fighting fleets stronger than all other world fleets combined He noted 1943 saw about 18 000 action of support ships and nearly 20 000 000 horsepower from diesel driven ships and generators Meanwhile Superintendent Rear Admiral John R Beardall praised 282 reservist graduates for completing a four month naval instruction course
Virginia farmers benefitted from fair weather last week with more sun and warmth aiding crops. Small grains and hay showed good response while eastern shore activity included potato planting tomato seedlings and preparations for other crops. The pig crop is down one third to one fourth from last year and broiler production is down due to higher costs.
At the Democratic party meeting eleven delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the Virginia State Democratic convention in Roanoke on July 8. The unit rule was adopted. R Gray Williams was elected chairman with W Lee Fisher Pansler Joseph Wright Miss Lacy FP Kurtz and T I Thomas.
Stonewall High School presents the senior production Little Women on Friday April 28 for students and adults. Admission 40 cents for students 30 cents for adults, with four performances.
Police report about 25 safety regulation exceptions noted Monday leading to tickets for the offenders. A film short “7th Column” will be shown tomorrow and Friday at city theatres as the Junior Board of Trade supports a traffic safety campaign. City firemen manage tomorrow’s program urging citizens to clean up homes and businesses to prevent fires. A wrecked automobile on Loudoun Street near the Court House warns against careless driving.
Aerial pre invasion air moves into day twelve with American heavy bombers targeting Brunswick Nazi air production. Medium bombers strike northern France as Soviet forces push along a front from the Carpathians to the Black Sea. Allies launch limited central beachhead attacks in Italy with increased artillery north of Cassino. In the Pacific U S seizes Ujelang and moves toward Truk while Sixth Army advances through Hollandia New Guinea with little opposition.
American bombers with a 1000-strong escort attacked Brunswick and western Germany production centers while advancing air superiority. Heavy anti aircraft and rocket defenses fired from the ground as Fortresses and Liberators flew their ninth operation in a 12 day offensive. Six fighters failed to return.
Elizabeth Bushrod, 33, wandered from Memorial Hospital about ten o clock Sunday night roaming the streets and hospital. Residents reported seeing her near the reservoir and the road nearby.
President Roosevelt directed action to seize and operate Montgomery Ward and Company in Chicago. Wayne C. Taylor announced delivery of a Presidential order authorizing takeover of the mail order plant after Montgomery Ward declined to accept it citing alleged illegality. Avery disputed the move and promised to inform the Commerce Department as Taylor prepared to act.
Service Men's night at the Congregation Christian Church Stockton Meeting is announced for tonight. The notice notes a church event with religious outreach and community fellowship.
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