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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1941
Page
9
London officials released wartime casualty figures for July noting 501 civilians killed or missing and 447 requiring hospital treatment. The totals since the war began stood at 42 257 killed and 53 125 injured, with September 1940 recording the heaviest monthly toll of 6 955 killed and 10 624 taken to hospitals.
In a day long session the House debated extending training periods for selectees with a $10 monthly bonus after the first year. Republicans pressed to end or limit extended service, while Democrats argued the national interest requires keeping manpower. Amendments to shorten the extension or discharge large numbers were defeated.
Col. William E. Lynd, formerly air officer of General Headquarters, War Department, was named head of one of five new Air Support Commands. The command formation coordinates air and ground forces for integrated operations.
Washington reports the Capital awaiting word from President Roosevelt four days into his Potomac cruise. The Navy Department has no comment on the silent dispatches from the presidential yacht. Roosevelt left for a New England cruise on August 3 and planned a week to ten days away.
The Sunday school of St. John's Lutheran Church near Mt Williams will hold its annual picnic on Saturday August 16 in the grove on church grounds. The public is invited.
The Association of Communication Equipment Workers said a majority of its locals in 13 cities voted strike authorization in a dispute with Western Electric. State mediator James W. Fitzpatrick will host a final meeting at Park Central Hotel to avert a nationwide stoppage. The union warned Bell system plant departments affiliated with the federation would not engage in strike breaking actions.
Haye the French ambassador rejects fears of a threat to American security. He defends Petain and denies plans to hand over the French fleet or colonies to Germany. Senate Foreign Relations committee members urge US action if German influence expands to French possessions. Chairman Connally and Senators George and Pepper foresee quick occupation. Nye Clarke and Gillette suggest such measures may be necessary.
Roland P. Cheney, 30, was found shot to death on his mother's grave in Columbia Gardens Cemetery in Arlington. A pistol was in his hand and a bullet entered his temple. Coroner Dr. W. C. Welburn ruled death by own action. Cheney's mother had died in 1934.
Washington August 13 A series of legitimate wage demands across industries would be unavoidable unless the administration price control bill and other regulations are enacted promptly, Leon Henderson told the House banking committee. He warned future raises hinge on Congress acting quickly and noted contracts expiring by year end could force wage hikes tied to living costs. He declined to endorse balancing justice by inflationary policy, saying the bill's purpose is to curb inflation.
The piece reports Allied and Axis reactions to Petain's pro Nazi stance and U S and British responses including air base talks with Brazil. It also covers German offensives toward Odessa and the Black Sea while the Soviet high command notes several destroyed German divisions and limited front activity during a 53 day battle.
Dr. John W. Frey, director of marketing in the office of petroleum coordination for national defense, said the nation would face gasoline rationing if the consuming public pressures the government. He noted the aim is voluntary reduction but did not deny the possibility of rationing and cited rising sales after stations closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the eastern seaboard.
Lieut. John D. Rockefeller Prentice 38, grandson of John D. Rockefeller, married Miss Abbie Blanche Cantrill 29 in Scottsville Alabama. Prentice, ex Chicago law firm member, serves with the 58th Brigade 124th Field Artillery at Camp Forrest Tennessee. Chicago friends say the bride was conceived in Prentice's law office.
Secretary of State Hull announced the resignation of Hugh G Grant the United States minister to Thailand. Hull said the resignation was submitted some time ago and had no connection with current Pacific developments.
The Star announces that all buses and railway trains serving Winchester and surrounding areas operate on Eastern Standard Time.
The Postoffice Department announced Martha P. Walker as acting post master at Denbigh in Warwick County Virginia.
Brig. Gen. Louis A. Ledbetter inspects the 45th division as it rolls by in Longview. A bemasked soldier in one truck is seen shaving, while civilians watch the parade with interest.
SALISBURY Md Aug 13 State Trooper Earl Pinder traced a reported stolen auto to Horsey Virginia locating it within a day and proving the vehicle belonged to him the officer involved in the pursuit located his own car.
George Archie's eleventh homer with a man aboard powered the Senators to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader. The Yankees collected seven of their ten hits in the seventh and eighth innings off Sid Hudson for all their runs.
Doris Milo, a Canal Zone performer, says she averaged six marriage proposals daily during four months at a Colon night club. She notes about 565 men per woman in the Canal Zone and recalls many proposals while Jean Turner describes entertainers as enjoying strict, army like discipline aboard the Chilean liner.
Senate investigators disclosed that defense contracts totaling 2.882 billion dollars by April 30 went to firms whose former officers or employees were connected with the Office of Production Management. They named Bethlehem Steel Chrysler General Electric General Motors United Aircraft and United States Steel among those linked to OPM personnel.
In Los Angeles sixteen year old Lucille Bannano was terrorized by an attempted attacker last Monday night and now suffers amnesia. Her father Nicholas Bannano pleads for her to come home as jail physician Dr Marcus Graham treats her and expects memory to return with rest. The girl sought refuge with Rosa Vindi and was booked as a lodge at the jail.
The Economic Defense Board called for reports from several federal agencies to prepare for two international projects. Vice-President Wallace, board chairman, declined to disclose details. The meeting included Secretaries of War, Navy, Treasury, Commerce, Agriculture, acting attorney general Biddle, and Dean Acheson for Secretary Hull.
The UAW-CIO voted to oppose curtailing automo bile production unless necessary for national defense and adopted an 11 point program. It calls for joint government management labor talks and use of the Murray and Reuther plans to maximize steel use and convert capacity for defense, diverting materials from non defense industries as needed.
Chungking August 13 The air siege of Chungking continued with three more raids destroying the Press Hotel used by foreign correspondents. The blasts forced residents to dugouts and shelters all morning. AP UPI and INS reporters lost homes and offices but none were hurt.
Tokyo report says American and British film distribution and exhibition will be prohibited in Korea after September 1, with firms notified of the ban.
The record notes that there are 3 277 airports in use or under preparation in the United States, reflecting a wide network of active and planned aviation facilities.
Major Clement R. Attlee lord privy seal and Churchill ally will broadcast an important announcement on all B B C stations at 3 p m Thursday. The nature of the message was not disclosed amid speculation about a possible Churchill Roosevelt Hopkins meeting and U S involvement.
Soviet agriculture commissar L. A. Benediktov told a Moscow radio broadcast heard in New York that the grain harvest is complete in many regions and winter sowing is now the focus. The message was relayed via C. B. 8.
Bombay Aug 13 Gen Sir Archibald Wavell in his first broadcast as British commander in chief in India said future efforts must prevent the enemy from entering striking distance of the country. He paid tribute to Indian troops in the Middle Eastern camp and noted about 750000 manpower under arms with recruits flowing into training depots.
CHICAGO Aug. 13 Jimmy Dykes signed a contract to manage the Chicago White Sox for another three years. Mrs Grace Comiskey, president of the club, said he received a salary raise and that Dykes earned about $25 000 a year under his previous two year deal.
The body of 60 year old W R Benningfield was found in a ditch near McAlester Oklahoma with fatal hammer blows. Warden Fred Hunt ordered immediate closure of the two prison camps at Atoka and Red Oak following the killing.
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