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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1941
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Soviet counter offensives threaten Rostov and push German troops toward the Sea of Azov. Moscow radio cites Pravda on a second southern push while Germany admits Red strength and blames Rostov civilians for losses.
Moscow shows barricades and bomb damage with few streets filled as Germans threaten from the west. The population stabilizes after mass departures, U S embassy secretaries Thompson and Reinhardt stay at Spaso House while Americans and British protect interests. Subways operate underground shelters, raids lessen since mid November, daily life resumes with bread, meat, milk, and public services running normally.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company plans an automatic alarm linked by telephone to trigger instantly. A whistle valve will be placed in the building tower and air compressor equipment supplied by Grover Coop. Estimated cost figures are incomplete in the text.
Forsythia and flowers bloom in Washington amid heat as residents note mild weather. The city hall clock will get a long awaited overhaul and be ready soon after the new year. Calls grow for clearer white parking lines on Loudoun street and smoother brick pavements.
The Friendship Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting on Thursday December 4 at 8 p m with special entertainment and refreshments provided attendees are advised to arrive on time.
Congress faces three House bills and two Senate proposals to curb work stoppages in defense critical industries. Front runners include Rep Smith’s plan to ban jurisdictional strikes and mass picketing and require secret-ballot votes, with other measures seeking compulsory arbitration and broader government mediation.
Senator Alva B. Adams of Colorado died just before 4 a.m. in Washington after a heart attack. He had been confined to his Wardman Park Hotel home since a heart attack Tuesday night. Born in 1875 in Del Norte, Adams served in the Senate from 1923 to 1924 and was elected to a full term. Survivors include his widow Elizabeth Matty Adams, two daughters Mrs Joseph A. Uhl and Mrs James W. Booth, and two sons Alva B. Adams and William H. Adams.
The local committee for the Children's Home Society of Virginia reports many contributions for the coming year but has not met the local quota. Mrs. R. T. Barton says more gifts are needed and will be sent to the Richmond offices. Recent donors include Mrs. Kenneth Rush and several others.
General George H. Brett chief of the United States Army Air Corps says his aircraft was fired on by Axis destroyers as it crossed the Media. He arrived from England to speed mail deliveries to British forces in the Middle East and reported no hits though the pilot dipped close to the water.
A West Virginia congressman said the War Department is exploring the possibility of establishing a TNT plant in West Virginia. He was told engineers are investigating potential sites with one lead near Point Hope Virginia and a plant in the general area is under consideration by the department.
Women in several city sections fear a nocturnal prowler who has appeared while residents are alone. Police report years of complaints, a known suspect with prior convictions, and ongoing fear among residents including Mrs. Richard Goode. Witnesses describe a tall mulatto man wearing a slouch hat, who runs fast, with one woman followed for a long distance. The women consider asking the Council for action to relieve the anxiety.
State police said two Cleveland, Ohio men Daniel Stone 36 and Early H Waltz 35 were identified as the victims found in a burned airplane wreckage on a Bedford county mountain. The fliers departed Washington May 17 and were last reported over Lonaconing. The coroner believes the plane crashed after takeoff.
At Winchester meeting of the Ministerial Association Rev. Carl Honeycutt announced that Rev. Charles W. Sheeren of New York will be guest during the Week of Prayer January 11 to 17. The church for services to be announced. Rev. E. T. Clark reported a check for 67.72 dollars.
Regular monthly meeting of the South End Fire Co. on December 1st at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Building Berryville Virginia. Bingo every Tuesday night with $50 door prize and other prizes. Benefit American Legion dates listed as 11-27-29 and 12-1-1p-3t.
An explosion at Phillips Petroleum refinery in Okmulgee Oklahoma killed James Haw and injured fifteen others. Firemen battled flames threatening a large storage tank as rescuers feared more men trapped and lines to the plant were knocked out. Five workers remained in critical condition as the blast rocked the downtown area.
Washington reports confirm American cooperation with Britain and possibly Free French to establish a chain of island bases from Hawaii to Australia. Bases near Christmas Island Palmyra and Fiji appear under construction or active planning with lend lease aid for New Caledonia and other stepping stones across the Pacific.
Philippines faces heightened war fears as British reinforcements reach Burma and Thai preparations intensify. Reports of Japanese troop movements into French Indochina prompt U S and Filipino forces to tighten readiness with Corregidor leaves canceled and nightly blackouts. Americans abroad urged to evacuate while Hong Kong enhances defenses in an advanced state of preparedness.
A Washington woman, 35, mother of two, told police she was kidnapped Saturday afternoon and held for nearly 26 hours in a Maryland farm house where she was raped by two men. She was struck on the head and later returned to the original location with only one dollar for taxi fare while her remaining fifteen dollars was stolen.
Washington December 1. President Roosevelt's fact finding board continued sessions to mediate a threatened strike by 350000 rail way operating employees after a marathon 23 hour session produced no results. Chairman Wayne L Morse said he was less hopeful as the day ended. He noted progress might come only after a long night and that he could keep the parties in session if there was still hope for settlement.
Secretary Hull and the Japanese emissaries Kurusu and Nomura resumed Far East talks in Washington after meeting President Roosevelt. No final reply to the U S position was delivered. both sides discussed subordinate Pacific issues and pledged continuity of negotiations.
British aircraft bombed the German port of Hamburg and the Emden naval base last night, with civilian casualties reported in both cities. The Royal Air Force also attacked Bremerhaven Wilhelmshaven Kiel and Lubeck launching roughly 150 tons of bombs and claiming several aircraft losses. Mines were reported laid in Axis waters.
No progress was made on the Loveless case as efforts to determine if state Senator Aubrey Weaver will represent Herbert Porter and Paul Hoback stalled. Weaver was in Staunton while Loudoun Commonwealth's Attorney Charles Harrison traveled to Richmond. Reports note the Loveless estate at 250000 and Ward Loveless life insurance of 1000000. Porter remains jailed until near the December 8 grand jury session.
Spanish diplomatic circles said Adolf Hitler and Marshal Petain met this morning in Orleans, occupied France. No confirmation from Vichy or Berlin, though Orleans had been cited earlier as a likely site for a high German personage.
A fragmented report notes Winchester represented among fans at the Army Navy game in Philadelphia. Den ver Spring brought inscribed slivers to The Star office as part of a broader tale. Seventy one pairs of glasses will be given to local officials and school staff at an upcoming Lions Club meeting.
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