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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1941

Page

8

Science Eyes Single Pill For B Vitamins

Los Angeles August 16 194? Science plans a capsule containing all known B complex factors plus A and C vitamins to boost vitality and health for soldiers and defense workers. Dr. Roger W Truesdail notes natural sources are preferred but capsules offer convenience and may aid civilians later.

Los Angeles Army Navy Defense Roger W. Truesdall Truesdall Laboratories Fedral Security Administration Washington Truesdail

Light Armored Clothing Sought by U S Army

Defense officials released a list of inventions the Army and Navy want including light armored clothing and rocket propelled projectiles. The National Inventors Council led by Charles F. Kettering will sift through thousands of ideas to find practical military tech.

Irving Pelmeter Washington Knights of Old Army Navy Germany National Inventors’ Council The Commerce Department Charles F. Kettering General Motors

Boston Wool Market Report Indicates Modest Trade Activity

A Boston wool market report notes spotty, moderately active trade hampered by scattered mill strikes and a wool handlers strike. Demand was limited for combing bright fleece wools with grease prices mostly 41 43 cents for fine Delaine 43 45 for half bloods 45 46 for three eights bloods and 45 47 for quarter bloods.

Boston Aus P—U Dept. Agri

War News Outlook After Roosevelt Churchill Rendezvous

The joint talk between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill signals possible joint military action against Japan. Japan faces a tough choice amid French Indo China sanctions and economic strain, with pressure rising daily to decide whether to pursue war or peace. The Pacific defense will require U S leadership as Britain bears burdens in Europe.

Comei Japan Roosevelt Churchh Uncle Sam John Bull Nippon America Britain United States Tokyo Orient Pacific Atlantic Europe Near Middle East

Prep School For Flying Cadets at Danville VA

Arrangements reported by Sgt. Frank Likar enable aviation cadet hopefuls lacking required education to attend a ten week preparatory course at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Danville Virginia. The 200 hour program aims to prepare students to pass the Army Air Corps flying cadet intelligence test with minimal cost use of books. Room and board arranged by the chamber. student pays a $2 book rental fee.

Frank Likar Army Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce Danville Army Air Corps

For Sale Upright Piano Priced Very Low

Piano in good condition offered for sale. Contact dial 5883 for details. Advertisement date August 16, 2021. Local item listing.

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Actress Madeline Carroll Adopted as Daughter of Virginia Regiment

Fort Meade Maryland August 16 1943 actress Madeline Carroll blonde star of the screen accepts invitation to be the 116th Infantry Regiment daughter of the regiment Col E W Opie commanding officer of the Virginia unit announces the honor Carroll vows to do her best and notes the units’ historic ties to western Virginia and Charlottesville.

Fort George G. Meade Madeline Carroll 116Th Infantry Miss Carroll Col. E. W. Opie Virginia Regiment Col. Opie Virginia Charlottesville

Admits Helping In An Escape At Fort Meade

Fort Meade authorities recaptured Private Robert W. Bundy of Baltimore who admitted aiding the attempted escape of Private Avona T. Cooper of Baltimore. Cooper, 21, was shot and killed while fleeing a guard near a hospital area after Bundy, also from Baltimore, helped plan and facilitate the break and hid a guard, then drove away in a civilian car.

Fort Geore G. Meade Post Avona T. Cooper Baltimore Cooper Robert W. Bundy Bundy Cantonment Hospital

Whirlaway Looks Set for Travers Stakes Victory

Saratoga Springs oh August 16. Whirlaway appears a cinch to win the Travers Stakes with Lord Kitchener and Fairyman among the only other entries. The race is watched by dowagers and dandies who debate mud on the track and past upsets, but Whirlaway’s Kentucky form and strong connections make him a heavy favorite.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Whirlaway Joe Louis Spa America Jim Dandy Gallant Fox Saratoga Sam Riddle Lord Kitchener William DuPont Warren Wright Kentucky

Southern Cal Football Fortunes Follow Jones

Southern California football fortunes under Sam Barry will follow the path set by the late Howard Jones. Barry, officially named head coach, aims to mold a Trojan team for 1941, with Bob McNeish and Julie Bescos remaining on the staff as assistants.

Los Angeles Southern California Howard Jones Sam Barry Trojan Barry Bob McNeish Julie Bescos Jones

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