Winchester weighs beer ban as council forms ordinance panel
A special committee was named to draft an ordinance prohibiting beer and wine sales in Winchester. The move follows a police chief request and church coalition backing led by Rev. T. M. Swann, representing the ministerial union and Braddock Street Methodist.
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C. W. Hollis
Police Department
Winchester Ministerial Association
T. M. Swann
Braddock Street Methodist Church
A. Lee Coble
Thomas Kremer
Leonard Sirbaugh
E. E. Baker
Winchester
Ronald Wilson
The
Presbyterian Church
Son of Polo Star Fatally Crashed in Loudoun Bomber
A two motor Army bomber crash near Waterford Loudoun County Virginia killed First Lieutenant John G Milburn son of famous polo player Devereux Milburn Lieutenant Francis A Nance Robert Northember and Stanley B Nolander parachuted to safety all Air Corps officers identified by Pope Field Fort Bragg Officials said the crash occurred during a routine flight in dirty weather No children were reported for Milburn who was married to Ruth Harris The pilot's mother Mary Steele Milburn survived and the crash site was investigated by State Trooper Frank Ritter at the scene in the farm of Captain R W Nix
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Air Corps
Waterford
Loudoun County
John G. Milburn
Devereux Milburn
Pope Field
Fort Bragg
N. C
Associated Press
Francis A. Nance
Robert Northember
Stanley B. Nolander
Milburn
Devereux, Jr
Young Milburn
Ruth
Harris
Georgia
Mary Steele Milland
N. Y
Burn
Old Westbury
Long Is
Army
War outlook brightest in three years says Knox at manufacturers
Secretary of the Navy Knox told the National Association of Manufacturers that Japan has suffered far heavier casualties since 1941 and that the U S Navy is larger and stronger than before Pearl Harbor. He cited about 250000 Japanese casualties and roughly 37000 navy losses while noting production records broken across war vessels.
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New York
Knox
America
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor
National Association of Manufacturers’ Convention
Navy
United States
Miller P.T.A. Meets Thursday Night
The Miller school Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is expected as part of the session will be devoted to planning programs for the remainder of the 1942 43 term.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Miller School
Winchester Eyes Test for Blackout Amid Cold Weather
Reports from Washington state say a surprise blackout was only partly effective with lights visible from exterior. Winchester plans a similar test possibly tonight or next week as authorities pledge strict enforcement of lighting regulations amid cold conditions.
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Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Winchester
OCD
Friendship Fire Company Seeks Members for December Meeting
The Friendship Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting at 8 oclock Thursday evening December 3 in the company hall. All members are urged to attend. Marion Anderson, Captain.
23 Arrests In November For Traffic Court
Council notes from Winchester report 23 traffic arrests in November with four acquittals and 15 convictions. Mayor Anderson cites Chief Hollis figures and criticism over publication of traffic case lists. The Star plans to publish monthly lists of all traffic convictions to deter violations.
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Anderson
C. W. Hollis
Star
The
Winchester
A. Lee Coble
Ted
Co. W. Hollis
Cold Wave Forecast Spreads Across Virginia And East
The Weather Bureau expects a sharp cold wave tonight sweeping Virginia and nearby eastern states. Temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above zero inland, 20 to 25 along the coast. snow flurries in the west. strong winds. West Virginia may dip five to 10 degrees above zero with light snow. Ohio faces zero readings and windy blasts. A brief young blizzard-like storm touched Winchester briefly before fading, leaving high winds continue.
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Virginia
Weather Bureau
West Virginia
Ohio
Winchester
Vicin
Bingo Event At Fire Hall Promises $100 Door Prize
Bingo at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall on Thursday December 3 at 8 30 p m features a $100 door prize. Proceeds support local hall activities and the community.
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Sarah Zane Fire Hall
Licenses Overhauled with Five Items Increased
City Council last night overhauled the license ordinance with five adjustments approved and a sixth voided. Fees rose for opticians and optometrists and auctioneers, with junk dealers up from thirty to fifty dollars. J. H. Henry pressed for full readings but time ran out as debate focused on the amended sections.
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W. P. Anderson
Exch Nees
Virginia
Henry
J. H. Henry
House panel blocks tariff suspension bill for year
The Ways and Means Committee rejected moving a Roosevelt wartime tariff suspension bill forward. It ordered Chairman Doughton to file a modified measure granting executive tariff power without immigration override. Public hearings start tomorrow on the revised plan.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Doughton
Jenkins
Ohio
Notice to Public Owing to DD T ruling
Public notice incomplete text references a ruling by DD T affecting duties or deadlines. The readable portion indicates a formal directive or procedure requiring action by residents or entities, with details partially missing.
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Dd.t
Mussolini Rejects Churchill Peace Plea In War Rhetoric
Italian Premier Mussolini denounced Churchill’s peace plea and vowed that Italy would not be inferior to Britain and Russia. He claimed Germany would aid, promised strong defenses, and cited mass evacuations as fighters take control. He said Italy acted under Hitler’s guidance to join the war.
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London
Mussolini
Churchill
Italy
Fascist Chamber of Corporations
Germany
Turin
Genoa
England
Hitler
Fellowship Club Presents Toy Drive Movie Event
The Fellowship Club with Capitol theater will host a pre Christmas pon pon sta show on December 12 at 10 AM. Admission is new or used toys clothing or food for needy Winchester families. The program includes a first run feature Down In San Diego a short cartoon and a newsreel.
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Fellowship
Capitol Theater
Fellowship Club
Winchester
San Diego
Treees
Ths. Theatre
Red Army recaptures Yuzhana Hill near Stalingrad gains in siege push
Stalin era troops shattered German lines at Stalingrad recapturing Yuzhana Hill and advancing two to five miles from the city after two days of fighting. Red Star notes German counterattacks and the wider push west of Stalingrad as Soviet air activity aids offensives.
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Moscow
Stalingrad
Yuzhana
Red Star
Volga River
Volga
Kurgan Hill
Alexei Rodintzev
Yuzsana
Steppes
Red
Ickes Continues At Oil Post In Reorganization
President Roosevelt reorganized the petroleum administration keeping Harold L. Ickes in charge. The order's text was not yet public but indicated Ickes would not become Labor and manpower chief. Officials said the plan aimed to define functions and responsibilities amid broader manpower questions and potential control over gasoline and fuel oil rationing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Petroleum Administration
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
White House
Ickes
Harold D. Smith
Office of Price Administration
War Production Board
Areola
Berryville Branch Closes After December 5
A notice states the Berryville branch will close following December 5 due to war regulations. details on final services or hours are not provided.
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Berryville
Mopping Up Japs in Solomons Reported by Navy
Washington reports Allied forces on Guadalcanal seized three light artillery pieces and six machine guns and killed 51 Japanese. An Army patrol wiped out 11 enemy soldiers and captured a 70 millimeter gun. Marine patrols killed 25 and captured two guns. An additional Marine unit seized six machine gun nests and killed 15. Army air strikes supported the operations.
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Washington
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Navy
Marine Corps
Engageme
Minister Is Lost While Hunting near Purgatory Mountain
A Virginia minister and his companion disappeared on a hunting trip on Purgatory Mountain north of town. They separated about 4 PM yesterday with plans to rendezvous, but had not reappeared by nightfall. A search party and local residents scoured the mountain. the minister was found later, lightly disoriented, and brought back to town.
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Purgatory Mountain
Here
J. Thrasher
Springwood
Thrasher
Dr. Murray
O. F. Hammitt
Guy Thompson
Dick Alphin
Thompson
Buchanan
Murray
Court Certifies 17th Circuit Vacancy in Virginia
The Supreme Court certified to Governor Card there is a vacancy in the 17th Virginia Judicial Circuit and in the Winchester Corporation Court. It urged immediate appointment. Mentioned for the Winchester seat are Senator Burr P. Harri et al and Richard S. Wright Jr. of Woodstock.
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Richmond
Supreme Court of Apto
17Th Virginia Judicial Circuit
Winchester Corporation Court
Philip Wilee
Burr P. Harriet Winchester
Richard S. Wright, Jr
Woodstock
Governor Darden Visits Harrisonburg for Appointment Decision
Governor Darden traveled to Harrisonburg Virginia where he will consider an appointment and may act by tomorrow morning. The trip emphasizes the urgency of the pending nomination and the governor’s timetable.
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Harrisonburg
Darden
Har, Va
Fourteen Drown As Tug Admiral Sinks Off Avon Point
Cleveland reports a wood hulled tug Admiral with 14 crew aboard sank near Avon Point after towing the Cleveco from Toledo with 8 000 to 10 000 tons of fuel oil. Capt John O Swanson led the crew feared lost as Coast Guard cutters and tugs searched the area.
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Cleveland
Admiral
Avon Point
Cleveland Tankers, Inc
Allied Oil Company
John O’swanson
River Rouge
Mich
Lake Erie
Cleveco
Toledo
Cs Ae
T Ge Cleveco
William H. Smith
Pneumonia Adds to Cocoanut Grove Fire Victims
Boston officials report 35 survivors from the Cocoanut Grove disaster diagnosed with pneumonia in addition to burns as safety overhauls are urged. The city sets disaster count at 474 with most victims identified while investigations and club closings continue.
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Boston
Cocoanut Grove
Chicago
Charles Lund
City Hospital
Boston Committee On Public Safety
45 Year Sentence for Nazi Saboteur Cramer
In New York on December 2 a judge sentenced Cramer to 45 years in prison and a $10,000 fine after his conviction on November 18 for involvement as one of eight Nazi saboteurs landed by submarine last June. He indicated plans to appeal.
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New York
United States
Medina
Cramer
Ring Tightens Around Axis Forces Near Bizerte
Allied troops pushed the ring closer to Bizerte and repelled the largest German counter-attack of the Tunisian campaign with heavy losses. Air forces claimed eight German planes down and one loss in 24 hours while bombers and RAF night raiders wrecked El Qouina Airdrome at Tunis.
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North Africa
Bizerte
Tebourba
Tunisia
United States Flying Fortress
el Qouina
Tunis
Allied Forces Break Through Toward Tunis and Gabes
Allied forces reported breaking toward the Tunis coast and near Gabes as heavy bombing hit Bizerte Tunis and Tripoli frontlines. Morocco radio said Axis defenses were engaged between Gabes and Sfax while Germany rushed troops by sea and air to stem the Allied advance.
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London
Lielit
Kenneth A. N. Andersons Grack
Tunis
Riverte
Hceb
Morocco
Eee Beter Sunbey Thaoxey
Bizerte
Jouve
Goa
Berlin
Gabes
Sfax
Eeeae
Tunisia
Tripoli
Tripol
Aeri
Britain
United States
Adolf Hitler
Mediterranean
North Africa
Evening Star gift subscription offer
A promotional notice invites readers to subscribe to the Evening Star with gift subscriptions and gift cards. It highlights low subscription rates for the year and provides a contact phone number to arrange the gift.
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The
Evening Star
Mrs Leslie Named Manager at Riteway Cleaners
Announcement states Mrs Leslie Mable is appointed manager of Riteway Cleaners, with the position noted in a brief item. Potential date or page reference appears as 1p-11.
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Leslie
Mable
Riteway Cleaners
Charlie Rouss Fire Co Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
The Charlie Rouss Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening the 3rd at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. David P. Botea is listed in the notice.
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Ee Ee CO. Ee
Charlie Rouss Fire Co
David P. Botea
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