11 Aug 1944
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
1
The 20th Bombing Command reports the fourth major strike by Boeing Behemoths against Pladioe refinery in Sumatra. Bombers spent 90 minutes over Japanese and Sumatra targets with weak to moderate anti air and light fighter opposition. one fighter downed and two shot down near China before a forced landing was strafed by four Japanese ships.
Allied and American bombers hit airfields near Paris and rail yards in Saarbrucken Alsace Lorraine and other targets overnight. Oil dumps at St Firentin Pacy and aerial fields at Villacoublay Toussus le Noble and Coulommiers faced strikes along with Mulhouse Belfort rail hubs.
A Virginia Conservation Commission survey in Winchester by the Chamber of Commerce tallies 1943 materials valued at 9.07 million dollars from seven local plants. National Fruit Product and O Sullivan Rubber led, with firms reporting canned apples and compo products. The report will be sent to the Conservation Commission and may be published after the war.
News from the Moscow front outlines a Russian drive threatening East Prussia and Warsaw. Soviet troops drive toward the Narew and Vistula corridors, with a Baltic evacuation possible by sea. German positions near Riga and along the Suwalki triangle face intensified assault as Cherniakovsky’s forces widen the war front.
Ma Winchester recalls when towns hosted regular public concerts in the square and urges local citizens to support tonight s municipal and high school band performance and future contests. Nancy Adams promotes the safety slogan urging accident prevention and homefront victory.
Sunday at 3 00 P M Winchester Bark faces Culpeper in a local baseball clash showing 8 11 1p 2t. Win or loss will affect standings as the teams meet on the field.
A help wanted notice seeks a sixth person for the checking department at Pingley & Carper cleaners. Position includes duties labeled 8 11 1p 3t and requires experience. Apply in person or call the shop for details.
A report on a secret long range bombing mission by Super-Fortresses from a Southeast Asia base hitting Nagasaki and Palembang in Sumatra. The aircraft reportedly completed a 3,600 mile round trip to strike a major petroleum target and perform incendiary raids as part of a large air assault.
Delegates at the 96th annual Virginia Valley Central Congregational Christian Conference re-elected Roy A. Larrick as president for the seventh consecutive year. Other officers named include Rev. R A Whitten vice president and Rev. R E Newton secretary. The meeting noted Whitten’s ratification as executive representative and planned next year’s Bethlehem site at a March mid year conference.
Prime Minister Churchill has arrived in Rome as part of his visit to Italy on August 11. The arrival marks the start of a series of diplomatic engagements with Italian officials and representatives.
A public sale is announced for Saturday August 12 at 12 30 PM. J R Sargeant listed as owner at 421 South Cameron Street. Definite sale details appear in the notice with archival codes.
Polish infantry and tanks advance six miles along the Adriatic coast capturing Scapezzano Monterado and Corinaldo. They push to the Cesano valley crossing the Cesano river, reporting about half way to Ancona and Pesaro. German counterattacks fail as rains slow operations. 300 prisoners taken. Florence sees little activity with selective artillery fire. British and Allied units report German use against roads entering Florence.
James Chauderis proprietor of the White Palace Restaurant was arraigned in Police Court today on a Child Labor Act charge for employing a 14 year old as a bus boy. He received a suspended $25 fine and costs. The case follows warnings issued to Winchester area employers about limits on hours and must-have employment certificates for workers under sixteen. Farms are exempt from the law as stated.
AP reports a sharp drop in idle workers to 55 000 58 000 as four Wright Aeronautical plants in Paterson New Jersey vote to return to work after arbitration on grievances. Government may seize midwest truck strike as 25 000 idle. York Harrisburg area drivers resume after Army action. Detroit CIO UAW mass action ends with resumed work.
Friday night at 8 30 the South End Fire Company announces a 100 dollar door prize drawing. Public attendance urged with proceeds supporting the volunteer fire service.
General Headquarters announces the air phase of the Philippines reconquest begins as B 29s join long campaign. Guam ground victory ends with 7 247 casualties and 1 214 killed. 10 000 Japanese killed. Saipan hosts new Pacific fleet HQ. force advances toward Japan. Three night airfield raids on Davao Mindanao followed.
German forces issue surrender or die ultimatum to Warsaw underground led by Gen Bor. Exiled Polish government appeals for arms and artillery aid as street fighting persists near Russian siege lines. Reports say German forces shell Patriot positions while civilians face evacuation orders and executions in reprisal.
Zone Four hot weather Saturday then cooler conditions by Sunday and Monday with brief thundershowers. Warmer again Tuesday and Wednesday with maximum temperatures near 100 Saturday and above 90 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Total rainfall about half an inch midweek.
August edition of Minute Man shows Winchester war bond drive success. Features include bond sales chart with Wen dell Barney and Mrs Ethel Jolliffe reviewing totals, and photos of Boston Bean bakers Mrs Norman Hitchcock and Mrs Leigh Roberts plus Aunt Susan Tokes aiding Winchester fundraising for the Fifth War Loan Drive.
Winchester residents sweltered as thermometers passed the all time low hundred mark for the first time in memory. A cooling breeze kept the heat from feeling as oppressive as last week when the mercury neared 98 degrees in the steady air flow.
Notice to customers states Dry Cleaning Works at 210 S Braddock St will close for one week from August 13 to August 19 to give employees a vacation. Full cooperation requested.
For sale 150 lb sacks of old potatoes offered by co a sack Winchester Seed 8 10 1p 3t. Potatoes priced per sack with purchase details and contact information implied.
Highlights report Allied invasion advances near Versailles and Thorty Harcourt while Russian forces close on East Prussia. U S heavy bombers strike Paris area targets and Alsace Lorraine rail yards as Polish troops push along the Adriatic coast near Cesano valley. Pacific sees first Philippines bombing and B 29s targeting Japan with Saipan headquarters announced.
Washington announces a major shift in wartime production focusing on Japan. About 120000 aircraft workers will be released by year end as Liberator bombers, C-46 transports and Thunderbolt fighters decline, while the B-29 and B-32 rise in emphasis. Higins Aircraft, Inc. of New Orleans saw a contract stop.
General Montgomery reported Allied forces advancing in northwest Europe. He said German troops are in bad shape and many towns have been liberated as Allied armies move eastward toward final victory.
American troops drive from Le Mans toward Versailles with minimal resistance and turn northward to threaten German positions south of the Seine. British and CanadianPolish thrusts below Caen create a potential pocket around Thury-Harcourt while air power claims 15 German tanks destroyed.
Notice announces Friday August 11th opening of The York Inna Martinsburg Pike with nightly hours except Monday. No cover charge unless special conditions apply for weekends with a 25 cent per person charge. Owner listed as Alfred C. DeMazzon. Contact telephone 3997.
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