County Soldier Wounded in France
Mrs. Emma Wisecarver learns from the War Department that her son Private First Class C. Wisecarver was wounded in action in France. He received wounds on July 27. he is 21, and previously worked for the National Fruit Product Company before enlisting in February 1943. The latest letter from him is dated July 22.
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Emma Wisecarver
Woodstock Ave
War Department
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H C. Wisecarver
Wisecarver
France
National Fruit Product Company
Monte Grillo Back In Allied Hands
British and Indian forces recaptured blood soaked Monte Grillo and repelled five German counter attacks on its slopes north and northwest of Arezzo. Florence front described as largely unchanged with patrol activity. reports conflict on conditions inside central Florence with looting and clashes mentioned.
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Rome
Monte Grillo
Arezzo
Florence
Great Art Center
Associated Press
Heinzering
Eighth Army
Arno
Anon Jack
Presence Of Mind Saves Truck Driver
Carrol Tracy, a Clarke Farmer's Co-Op driver, narrowly escaped death when his half ton truck tipped onto its cab in a field near Berryville on Route 12. The brakes reportedly froze as he sped toward Berryville from Boyce. he was shaken but unhurt.
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Berryville
Carrol Tracy
Clarke Farmer's Co-Op
C. O. Vorous
Here
Boyce
Tracy
Ration Calendar Details for War Time Supplies
The notice outlines validity for food and fuel stamps. Meats fats and processed foods use four red stamps in different series, sugar stamps 30 31 32 valid for five days, stamp 40 400d for home canning, shoes stamps A1 A2 valid indefinitely, gasoline coupons 10 A for gallons through Aug 8 and 12 A for three gallons through Sept 21, with B and C series for other areas. fuel oil periods four and five valid in all areas by Sept 30. New period one available once red from ration boards.
Sacred Heart Boys Club Plans September 15 Opening
Committees of the Sacred Heart Athletic Club for Boys report strong progress and plan to open the club September 15 with a formal opening later. Non sectarian effort enjoys broad backing from business professionals and the public to aid Winchester boys. Donations of suitable equipment are welcome.
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Sacred Heart Athletic Club For Boys
Clu
Winchester Boys
The
Sacred Heart Athletic Club
Russell pins FEPC blame for Philadelphia transit strike
Senator Russell accuses the Fair Employment Practices Committee of fomenting the six day transit shutdown in Philadelphia. He says FEPC pressured the transit company to hire eight Negroes as engineers and conductors, causing war production losses and national division. He calls the strike a result of over a year of FEPC pressure and lack of legal authority.
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Washington
Russell
Senate
Philadelphia
Fair Employment, Practices Committee
FEPC
Stuttgart Area Bombed in Allied Assault Across Hungary and France
In intense air operations Ninth Air Force bombers destroyed 138 vehicles 34 gun emplacements 63 railroad cars and two locomotives while eight- teen U S heavy bombers and two fighters were lost Escort fighters downed 33 German fighters and damaged 30 more None of the German interceptors penetrated the bomber screens The Almas Fuzito oil refinery near Budapest was set ablaze Other targets included a Messerschmitt plant at Gyor and airfields at Veches and Tokol Up to 500 bombers struck Hungary from Italy Weather foul with thick clouds RAF Lancasters and Halifaxes attacked fuel dumps in northern France Also Stuttgart a major rail hub and industrial center near Munich was described as the target site for air activity
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Tured le Mans
U. S
Italy
Hungary
Almas
Lyons Forest
Rouen
Stuttgart
The
Reich
France
Channel
Star News Briefs Compile Local and Global Highlights
The Star delivers concise coverage of local events alongside international and national happenings. Readers gain quick access to important developments, with emphasis on timely updates and identifiable organizations, places, and figures.
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the Star
George L. Goss Dies in Atlantic City at 64
George L. Goss of Winchester age 64 died August 5 in Atlantic City after a lingering illness. He had lived in New Jersey for 20 years and was a former Traymore Hotel employee. Interment followed at Laurel Memorial Park Cemetery in Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City
George L. Goss
Winchester
New Jersey
Traymore Hotel
Laurel Memorial Park Cemetery
Rev J B Duckwall Addresses Winchester Kiwanis
The Rev J B Duckwall of the Presbyterian Church in Winchester spoke to Kiwanis at the Golden Glow luncheon on Irrelevance Now Today and Tomorrow. Sam Brooks led the program. Charles A Pine won the attendance prize. Cyrus F Nicholas of Winchester Poultry Co joined as a new member.
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J. 8. Duckwall
Presbyterian Church In
Winchester
Kiwanis Club
Golden Glow
Sam Brooks
Charles A. Pine
Cyrus F. Nicholas
Winchester Poultry Company
Delegates and Ministers Gather for Religious Conference
Delegates from Harrisonburg Ruf fin Edinburg Elkton New Market Broadway Shenandoah Luray and others attend the Conference meeting with sessions on home and foreign missions social service Christian union and apportionments. Rev Hobart D McKeehan to speak at an evening service and Pilgrim Fellowship plans a five o'clock banquet.
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Pilgrim Fellowship
Anna Lou Showalter
Lloyd Monger
R. A. Whitten
Clarene Andes
Christian Missionary Association
Charles D. Johnston
Christian Orphanage
Eton College
McKeehan
Hobart D. McKeehan
Abbey Church
Evangelical and Reformed
Hunting
Golden Glow
Christian Union
L. E. Smith
Elon College
Robin Lee House
THE
Christian Sun
F. C. Lester
D. D
Southern Convention of
Harrisonburg
Ruffin
N. C
Edinburg
Elkton
New Market
Highview
W. Va
Luray
Swift Run
Broadway
Shenandoah
Linnville
Quicksbure
Soviets Tightening Noose In Baltic
Soviet forces push along the Daugava toward Riga sweeping about 120 places including Krustpils. Front reports say a major summer encirclement appears to gain momentum. German troops retreat from gulf Riga to Lake Peipus as Vistula bridgehead threats grow. Six mile advance north frees 50 towns near Sandomierz while Warsaw garrison holds and Polish underground fights inside the capital.
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Latvia
Daugava River
Riga
Gulf of Riga
Lake
Peipus
Baltic
Vistula
Poland
Sandomierz
Warsaw
Moisture Scarce In This Region
Richmond Virginia reports a week of August 5 with moderate to heavy rains but soil moisture remains deficient in northern and western counties. Southwestern and central areas have moisture but southwest pockets saw light showers. some counties like Carroll and Smyth received more rain yet remain below minimum needs. Pastures improve where rains were plentiful, while southwestern pastures deteriorate. and farmers haul water for livestock. Damaging winds affected corn, tobacco, buildings, and fruit trees. farmers busy with hay, lespedera harvest, alfalfa, spraying, baling straw, plowing, fruit harvests, fence work, and pulpwood prep.
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Richmond
Virginia
Carroll
Smyth
Mrs. Jane Clowser Buried After Funeral Service
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Jane Cornelia Clowser age 80 from her home on E Leicester Street. The Rev Robert B Nelson officiated at Christ Episcopal Church. Pallbearers included Gillard Linaburg Turner Sencindiver Ernest Jenkins Hector Ritter and Ryland Conner. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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E. Leicester Street
Jane Cornelia Clowser
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Gillard Linaburg
Turner Sencindiver
Ess Whitacre
Ernest Jenkins
Hector Ritter
Ryland Conner
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Police Court Disposes Cases Before Judge Rice
Douglas A. Scruggs of 423 N Cameron Street jailed 20 days of a six month sentence plus costs for petty larceny. David E Hausenfluck of Baker Street to serve 29 days of a six month sentence and costs. William Hummer of 128 N Washington Street fined $10 for drunkenness.
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John Rice
Douglas A. Scruggs
N. Cameron Street
David E. Hausenfluck
Baker Street
William Hummer
N. Washington Street
UAW Seeks War Board Review of GM Dispute
The United Auto Workers CIO appealed to the National War Labor Board to review a dispute causing a seven plant strike across seven Local 235 officers. Walter Reuther said the regional board failed to reinstate seven dismissed workers, prolonging production stoppage and renewing the walkout at General Motors Chevrolet gear and axle division.
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Detroit
United Automobile Workers (Cio
National War Labor Board
Chevrolet Gear
General Motors Corporation
Walter B. Ruether
UAW
General Motors Department
WLB
William H. Davis
Regional War Labor Board
Reuther
High Praise For Russians By An American Officer
Maj. Gen. John R. Deane, head of the American military mission in Moscow, said American trucks supply about half of the highway freight to the Russian front and praised Soviet discipline and organization. He outlined four points: Russians in this war 100 percent, high military competency, strong appreciation and use of American aid, and goodwill toward Americans.
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Washington
Moscow
John R. Deane
Deane
Russia
Allies advance toward Paris in major Normandy drive
American and Canadian units push from Caen toward Falaise and Paris as German forces split their armored strength. Bradley and Montgomery coordinate advances to encircle and seize key ports at St Malo Nantes and Lorient while British and Canadian troops widen the Orne river bridgehead and threaten German defenses around Mortain and Bretteville sur Laize.
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U. S
St. Malo
Breton
St. Nazaire
Nantes
Loire
Berlin
Caen
Falaise
Bretteville-Sur-Laize
Orne River
Orne
Lake Rivers
Thury-Harcourt
Grimboso
Zommies
Grimboso Forest
First Army
William the Conqueror
Paris
Italian Liner Conte Verde Hit in Shanghai Raid
The Conte Verde, now in Japanese hands, received direct hits in the first U S bombers strike on Shanghai harbor. Liberators conducted the attack, announced from Stilwell's headquarters. Shanghai, 3.5 million residents, was under Japanese occupation after 1937. The ship was scuttled by Italians to block Japanese use and later salvaged by Japan. Damage not yet assessed.
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Chungking
U. S
Shanghai
Joseph W. Stilwell
Italy
Tragedy in Berryville As Child Killed by Truck
Patricia Renner was struck by a two ton Chevrolet truck on Millwood road near Berryville as she ran into the bed of the vehicle. Driver Pearson halted immediately. inquest expected to rule accidental death with driver absolved. Survivors include parents two sisters Edith and Georgie and brother Charles Jr. Grandparents George and Mrs Fleming of Charles Town. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Pearson
Tappan
Pesison
Berryville
Millwood Road
Edith
Georgie Renner
Charles Renner, Jr
George W. Fleming
Charles Town
W. Va
Renner
Marie Fleming
Clarke County
H. N. Ritter
Keep the invasion rolling Buy War Bonds today
A wartime appeal urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing War Bonds immediately, framing bond sales as crucial to sustaining military operations and national resolve.
Grand Jury Opens Strike Inquiry
A Philadelphia grand jury probes the six day transit walkout as U S A Kelly warns of possible conspiracy to sabotage the war effort. Judge Welsh says politics not the aim while the Army resumes operator training and guards ride every bus and rail line.
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George A. Welsh
Philadelphia
Welsh
U. S
Edward A.kelly
Philadelphia Transportation Company
CIO Transport Workers’ Union
Government War Agency
Army
Roosevelt
PTC
Philip Hayes
War Department
Ship Carrying Jews Sinks Off Palestine Waters
Ankara radio reported a Palestine bound ship carrying Jewish passengers sank outside territorial waters. Five passengers and two crew members were rescued according to the broadcast.
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London
Ankara
Palestine
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz printed on page 4. It lists correct responses: 1 three times 2 true 3 tequila 4 goats 5 true 6 Ohio 7 President William McKinley 8 The Orient of East 9 geyser 10 it causes tides.
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Ohio
William McKinley
Orient of East
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Stuttgart Area
George Goss
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New York
5Th Army
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Front Royal Recreation Park
Amor
San Fernando Valley
Loudoun Street
le Mans
Karl Spang
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Mortain
Cherence Roussel
Remy Juvigny
Potigny
Supreme Headquarters
Lorient
Loire River
Spain
Bayonne
Churchill
Normandy Battlefront
Bernard L. Montgomery
Bradley
Patricia Renner
Grand Jury
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Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
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