Potsdam moves slice German lands under Western borders
Diplomatic observers in Washington say the Potsdam communique foreshadows further loss of German territory. Western border proposals come from the Netherlands and France with internationalized Rhineland favored by some. Poland’s western frontier will be set at the Oder Neisse line, moving about 9 million Germans from their lands as East Prussia is divided with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Germany
Potsdam
Truman
Council of Big Five Foreign Ministers
London
Netherlands
France
Rhineland
de Gaulle
Oldenburg
North Sea
Holland
Ems River
Poland
Oder
Neisse
East Prussia
Russia
Hitler
Big Three Decisions Told To Reich
Berlin dispatch reports Potsdam meeting details printed by six German daily papers. The communique text dominated front pages with summaries in others. Germans view no dismemberment and accepted heavy costs, though reparations remain indefinite and Baltic territory losses feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
Potsdam
Taeglische Fundschau
Moscow Pravda
Germany
Prestland
Tuck for Governor Democratic nomination August 7
Political ad urging voters to support Hon. William M. Tuck for the Democratic nomination for Governor on August 7. Emphasizes his current tenure as Lieutenant Governor and a record of progress. Remember the day Tuesday August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Tuck
Tuck
Virginia
Unusual Democratic primary nears windup in Virginia
In Richmond in August, Lt Governor William M. Tuck leads the Virginia Democratic bid for governor with Moss Plunkett as rival. Tuck plans a labor picnic in Alexandria and a final speech, while Plunkett advertises Hear Tuck Talk and broadcasts from Roanoke and Bedford as the primary concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
House of Delegates
William M. Tuck
South Boston
Tuck
Moss Plunkett
Roanoke
Plunkett
WRVA
Alexandria
WDBJ
Bedford
Gover
C C Gets Credit For Engineering Housing Project
The National Housing Agency approves an H-2 plan for Winchester Virginia providing 60 private enterprise built family dwellings. Ten units are for Negro occupancy with ceilings of 3500 dollars. white occupancy units have ceilings of 550 dollars rent and 7500 dollars sale. The Chamber of Commerce mobilizes to start construction promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent A. Carlin
Federal Housing Administration
Richmond
George Washington Hotel
NHA
Winchester
National Housing Agency
Chamber of Commerce
James Shockey
C. P. McVicar
Harold Brown
Vincent Carlin
E. Main Street
J. J. Warner
Laval Claims German Orders Forced French Leaders Speak Against Allies
Laval testified in Petain treason trial that Germans ordered him and Petain to denounce the 1942 Allied landings in North Africa. He insisted he stood by his statements and that Petain was not free but ordered to act as Berlin dictated. Laval recalled discussions with Admiral Leahy and S Pinkney Tuck about the broadcast and noted he had been told the speech carried no real protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Nevin
Paris
Pierre Laval
Marshal Petain
North
Africa
Petain
Laval
Lavall
France
Belgium
Germany
Leah
William D. Leahy
Vichy
Leahy
Pinkney Tuck
U. S
Apple Crop Estimated At 700 000 Bushels For 1945
County Agent I Fred Stine told the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association that the 1945 apple crop will yield 600 000 to 700 000 bushels in Frederick county, about one fourth of the normal local yield. The association voted to request 250 German prisoners of war and 30 Bahamians for harvest and related work, with staged increases through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stine
Frederick County
Frederik
Clarke County
Walter Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Nine County Boys Register In July
Frederick County Selective Service records show nine local men registered in July after turning 18. The names listed include Jack Gordon Grim of Winchester, Alvin York Cline, Stover Galliday, Russell Marion McAboy, John Virgil Godlove, Jackson Franklin Link, Alvin Richard Bly, and William Hollis Grant colored of Middletown, with addresses in Winchester Rt. 1, Stover Collis Galliday Star Route, Stephenson, Opequon, Middletown, and Rt. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick County Selective Service Board
Jack Gordon Grim
Winchester
Alvin York Cline
Stover Collis Galliday
Star Route
Russell Marion McAboy
Stephenson
John Virgil Godlove
Jackson Franklin Link
Opequon
Alvin Richard Bly
Middletown
William Hollis Grant
Salvation Army Camp Welcomes 32 Underprivileged Youth
Thirty two boys and girls attend a 10 day session at Camp White Rock under Capt Clyde Koon and aides, announced at a Salvation Army Board luncheon at the Golden Glow. Board members praised progress and noted extensive 1945 first six months activities including lodging for 152 people, 272 meals, and employment for six, with 15 families aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp White Rock
Clyde Koon
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Board
Golden Glow
E. E. Harbaugh
Capt. Koon
Koon
Doris Powell
C. A. Halvosa
D. W. Lupton
J. W. Rosenberger
Ray Garrabrandt
W. W. Glass
Ed Molden
W. R. Strader
Robert A. Whitten
John J. Warner
A. F. Nadeep
War Memorial Group Proposes Winchester Community Center
The War Memorial Association invites the public to a meeting at the George Washington Hotel on Monday August 6 at 8 p m chaired by Fred M Ritter. Plans for a community center include meeting rooms facilities for gatherings agriculture conventions and youth programs and aim to honor local veterans in Winchester and Frederick county. Similar efforts in Harrisonburg Virginia have attracted pledges totaling about 100000 without solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Memorial Association
George Washington Hotel
Fred M. Ritter
Winchester
Frederick County
Harrisonburg
War Memorial
Round and Square Dance at Orchard Inn
Orchard Inn hosts a weekly round and square dance five miles north of Berryville every Tuesday night with music by Uncle Joe and His Barndance Gang and Slim Sargent as caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Uncle Joe
Barndance
Slim Sargent
Tuck for Governor Emphasizes Bonded Indebtedness Stand
Editorial argues for Lieutenant Governor William M Tuck in the Democratic nomination race. It highlights his Virginia public service record and his pledge to maintain no bonded indebtedness, contrasting with Moss A. Plunkett of Roanoke whose platform could spend millions beyond current funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss A. Plunkett
Roanoke
Tuck Has
Plunkett
Chinese Pressing Drive On Railway Targets Hunan Kwangsi Line
Chinese forces push along the Hunan Kwangsi railway from Lingchwan toward Hingan and Tungan as they seek to cut the line and block Japanese withdrawal. The drive begins after recapturing Sinning and advances toward Lingling and Chuanhsien, with fighting still reported near Chuanhsien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spenser Moosa
Chungking
Hunan-Kwangsi
Hunan
Kwangsi Province
Sinning
Tungan
Kweilen
Hengyang
Nae
Kwein
Lingchwan
Kweilin
Hingan
Chuanhsien
Lingling
Flying Tiger
Form Three Divisions For Gift Campaign
The birthday, holiday and bingo gift drive by the local camp and Hospital Council, Red Cross, is organized into three divisions for the next two months. Mary L. Steele heads the effort with committees led by Mrs. F. M. Yellett and Miss Salome Crisman to collect gifts for convalescents at Newton D. Baker hospitals, wounded men on hospital ships, and books and records. Gifts needed include leather frames, cigarette cases, stationery, photo albums, playing cards, writing portfolios, manicure sets, slippers, and musical items. Collection depots will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mary L. Steele
Robert Barton
Ethel Rinker
Jay Lowden
Raron Hengeveld
Newton D. Baker
F. M. Yellett
Abe Levin
Evelyn Grimes
George Sanders
Salome Crisman
Irving Cather
M. D. Weaver
Horace Browne
Beethoven
Saint-Suenn
Debussy
Moussorgsky
Blood Donor Registration Faces Low Early Signups
Officials voice disappointment as only 214 people sign up for the upcoming blood donor clinic to be held August 8 9 10. Stewart Bell Jr and committee urge increases to about 500 by Tuesday night with Shenandoah County efforts boosting registrants from 85 to 207.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Bell, Jr
Winchester
Frederick
Shenandoah County
War-Time Labor Disputes Hit New High Record
War-time labor disputes surge to over 60 000 idle workers across 46 industries with metalworking hit hard and Detroit area yard closures. Notable actions include CIO United Steelworkers at Republic Steel in Cleveland ending a four day walkout and Reynolds Metals plan stoppages easing as talks proceed. Details note multiple cities and firms with ongoing shows of labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
CIO
United
New York
Richmond
Glendale
N. Y
Cincinnatti
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Cle
Detroit
Detriot
MacArthur takes command of Ryukyus air bases for Japan invasion
General MacArthur announces he nowcommands all American occupied Ryukyu islands south of Japan including Okinawa, as bases for the assault on the home islands. The 13th Air Force joins the strike force along with the Fifth and Seventh Air Forces, as Doolittle's Eighth Air Force remains Okinawa based. The shift enhances air operations from Kyushu to Formosa and beyond.
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MacArthur
Ryukyu Chain
Japan
Okinawa
Nimitz
Far East
Kyushu
Dawa
13Th Air Force
U. S
Philippines
New Guinea
The
Indies
Ryukyus
Fifth
Seventh Air Forces
George C. Kenney
James Doolittle
Eighth Air Force
20Th Air Force
Marianas
China
Seventh Fleet
Western Pacific
Aleutians
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Luzon
Apples Can Earn Ceiling Prices at Winchester Packers
E. W. Barr of the Winchester Cold Storage Packing House advertises that apples can fetch ceiling prices. Contact Winchester plant by phone 4455 for pricing and handling details. The notice appears in the local commerce column with a date stamp of August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Barr
Winchester Cold Storage Packing House
Band rehear sal announced for Monday at Rouss Hall
McKnee's Band and Handley Band announce an important rehearsal Monday August 6 at 8 p.m. in Rouss Hall. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKnee
Handley
Rouss Hall
Political Advertisements Tug Governor Race
A newspaper page highlights campaign spots for the governor race. Ad copy and notices appear among other political messaging, signaling ongoing fundraising and voter outreach efforts in the state.
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T of Sport
Ellow Otton
Mighty
Arthur
Pacific Command
Reich
Milky
Pfc
Charles Ribaudo
New York City
International
C-C
Nine County Boys Register
Salvation Army Camp
War Memorial Group
Editorial
William M
House of Delegates of Virginia
Senate of Virginia
Darden
Joseph W. Stilwell
U. S. Tenth Army
Bell
Francis 8. Currey
30Th Infantry Division
Hurleyville
Camp Oklahoma City
Currey
Winchester Restaurant Association
White Palace
Metropolitan
Baker's
Crystal
Star
Capitol
Winchester Restaurant
James Hutcheson
Manila
Formosa
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