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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1941
Page
7
London reports suggest Britain may launch a northern European front against Russia by an Arctic operation near Petsamo Finland. Observers say a seaborne assault could open a line with Russia and bolster Norwegian resistance to German occupation.
Philippine fliers attached to the U S Army Forces in the Far East are re designated as the force of the United States Army Forces of the Far East and report directly to Lieut Gen Douglas A MacArthur. The Filipino air force may join the U S air force soon as civil defense drills underscore the island’s strategic role in any US Japan conflict.
New York report says Commonwealth political circles quoted Percy Spender warning Japan Australia will defend its interests in the Far East. Spender reportedly stated Australia is not prepared to surrender gains or be coerced by stealthy encroachment or inflation, and will take decisive action if needed.
British authorities captured the 5 522 ton Lloyd freighter Frankfurt while trying to run the blockade. The ship was described as ready to run but details of when or where were not provided.
Rome reports the high command confirms a British submarine named Cachalot was rammed by an Italian torpedo boat and broke in two. Ninety one survivors were rescued and taken as prisoners. An Italian submarine is also acknowledged lost.
Soviet reports detail German advances near the Dvina headwaters and the Lake Peipus region, with 10 000 Russians captured west of Lake Peipus. DNB cites 2 300 Russian deaths and thousands of prisoners as German forces push toward Kiev and Smolensk amid heavy losses on both sides.
Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets report cattle hogs and sheep trading steady to higher. Cattle prices show steady to strong trends with fat cows and calves varied by grade. hogs reach up to 12.05, lambs firm to 50 higher. bids and weights vary by region and day.
Boston report notes a few worsted manufacturers showing interest in graded good French combing length fine territory wools at 1.03 to 1.05 dollars on secured basis. Graded combing fine territory wools seeing moderate call at 0.96 to 0.98 dollars scoured basis. Topmakers occasionally took small quantities of original bag fine territory wools under a dollar scoured. Fleece wools quiet.
Women shoppers crowded three deep around department counters in Baltimore stores in a rush described as rivaling a Christmas spree. Managers reported silk shortages could last months and stores limited sales to three pairs per customer. A door jam halted a surge when doors opened.
The New York stock market showed a bid shy tone with rails failing to gain, motors and aircrafts rallying modestly, steels steady after an early slip, and overall activity only moderately lively. Transfers for the full session ran around 650000 shares with a broad list of closing quotes across major groups.
Chicago price action shows May 1942 wheat futures near 1.18 a bushel after a 4 cent jump as the market rises on news of price control terms. Nearby and delayed quotes for corn oats soybeans rye and lard are listed with Sept Dec and May maturities. Baltimore market reports No 2 Red Winter and other grains with spot and future figures.
Police linked three young white men to the killing of Dr. Heinrich Simon after a black witness said one man had money and that they used an iron pipe to strike Simon on the road. The trio had been among five questioned after the May 5 slaying and initially denied involvement.
Vichy says Axis will not be given military facilities in French North Africa even if Dakar is menaced. United States stance on France defends its territories is cited as a factor. Paris papers hint Ambassador Leahy influences policy while Petain seeks to stay within Germany ties.
In Terra Alta West Virginia on August 4 the body of 18 year old Howard Hartman was found hanging by a belt in the city jail. Police say the youth son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hartman had been arrested Saturday on charges of taking and using a truck owned by a Morgantown transfer company.
In Rome on August 4 Premier Mussolini told blackshirts leaving for the Russian front that Rome Berlin and Tokyo face London Washington and Moscow in a clash between two worlds. He called the combat a fifth act and urged volunteers to fight in a genuine battle of giants alongside Germany against Bolshevism. He framed Fascism as an ongoing struggle since the early days of Rome.
The article reports opposition views on a Congress bill described as civilian military training. Critics call it a lottery forcing one in a hundred civilians into long military service, potentially abroad, under false pretenses. Senate support by administration compromise is expected, with House opposition framed as decisive.
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