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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1941
Page
9
The Red Cross will hold its regular monthly meeting at d 30 o'clock in the courtroom of City Hall. The group aims to study new methods and standards in first aid training and instruction.
Citizens push for action on disposal along Abrams Creek and Opequon. Dr. Yost notes odors from inadequate facilities and Game Warden Levi cites about 10 000 fish killed over three months from wastes dumped into the Opequon. Local officials stress sanitation as a top issue in Winchester.
The measure funds the War Department and lend lease with 6.69 billion plus 1.13 billion cash and contract authority for the Navy. It provides 2 020 additional aircraft and 120 million for gun mounts and stores to arm about 1,000 merchant ships, and 400 patrol and mine laying vessels. Army manpower would rise to 1,840,934 with 277,026 more soldiers and 27,905 more officers.
Reelfoot Lake is in Lake and Obion counties in northwest Tennessee. The lake originated from a major quake that restructured the land along the Mississippi embayment.
Washington officials disclose that several merchant ships were damaged or sunk in the October North Atlantic battle with German submarines, while the destroyer Kearny was torpedoed. Admiral Stark refused to identify the submarine or provide counts for military reasons.
Canberra reports war cabinet members discussed informally the possibility of Wendell Willkie visiting Australia in the near future. Willkie declined comment at his New York home stating he does not wish to comment on the matter. He has been active in private law practice in recent months.
Report cites tank led Nazi infantry and dive bombers striking through Soviet lines while Zhukov’s forces recapture villages near Mozhaisk and Stalinogorsk. In the north Soviet gains include heavy German losses near Leningrad as Axis prisoners pour from Libya. Far East tensions rise as Pacific crisis nears a head.
Lady Nancy Astor urged conscripting married women for the uniformed services, criticizing Churchill for not extending the bill. She warned of discontent if married women are excluded, while the Labor party faced a split over property and manpower conscription as Churchill seeks authority to draft millions and call youths to service.
In Trieste a Fascist court began hearing 60 defendants linked to a vast prewar conspiracy aimed at Mussolini with aims to establish a northeast revolt annexing Austrian territories. Prosecutors allege Communist plots included espionage, factory bombings, rail sabotage, and an assassination attempt on Mussolini.
Rail traffic officers meet secretly in Chicago to discuss proposals to raise freight and passenger rates to help fund wage boosts for about 1.25 million organized workers. Under a Roosevelt agreement announced yesterday, the nation’s railroads may need to add 300 to 325 million dollars annually to payroll costs.
Christmas shoppers face a 10 percent tax on numerous items including cosmetics perfumes and shaving goods under a new revenue act effective October 1. The customer pays all levies, with the Bureau of Internal Revenue possibly expanding the taxed list later. The list names perfumes cosmetics eye products baby goods shaving preparations hair items and a general list of jewelry and related items among others.
Ravenna Ohio December 3 Atlas Powder Company said production at the government shell loading plant remains 90 percent staffed at 8 a.m. as workers walk out. Arsenal Workers of America and three other unions had scheduled the walkout but union officials could not be reached for comment.
Petroleum Coordinator Ickes announced that 17 additional oil tankers were returned to American owners from the British shuttle service in November. He said the release, boosting the total returned since early October to 38, followed an improvement in Britain's petroleum situation.
A Cincinnati girl Mary Palumbo sixteen boarded a plane to Hollywood pulled back by Culver City Police. Her dream of a movie career was halted before she reached Hollywood landing in Burbank instead. She said she wanted to get in the movies.
Senator George warned that defense costs would require borrowing across multiple generations. He cited Senate Finance Committee fever that taxes are near maximum and national debt could rise to 150 billion dollars. He noted expected outlays of 36 billion and tax receipts around 16 billion for the coming year.
Administration leaders dodge a definite method, expecting a vote by tomorrow. After two days of debate, a majority oppose drastic action and favor improved voluntary arbitration over coercion. In physics, Mariotte's law states a gas column at constant temperature varies inversely with pressure, similar to Boyle's law.
Local wholesale and dairy feed prices shown for Brann and Creamery butter. Items include 12 lb and 24 lb bags per barrel with various price points, plus hog, cattle, and poultry feeds such as Corn Meal Feed and Scratch feed. Prices range from about 1.90 to 6.65 per bag or barrel, with notes on 98 lb bags and Tuesday fresh listings.
Paris authorities report a German medical corps officer was shot last night in Boulev ard Magenta. A 6:30 p m curfew was imposed on the entire Tenth Arrondissement with orders to clear streets, close public places, and shut subway stations. The move follows recent terrorist activity in Montmartre and echoes similar restrictions in nearby districts.
Washington reports House Appropriations Committee blocks $4.5 million for the new $5 annual automobile use tax collection. Treasury projects $160 million in tax yield but cites high costs, at $6.40 per $100 collected versus 89 cents previously. Also notes talks on reducing primitive languages at Oklahoma linguistic institute next summer.
The 1941 revenue notes water supply measures with a reservoir site purchase from Shenandoah Apple Cider Vinegar Co for 5 687 acres, a five year term, and 10 000 000 gallons yearly. It approves sewer and road work on Gray avenue and a name change for Miller street to Prospect Heights. Police are directed to curb nuisance and enforce ordinances. parking on one side of Charles street is set.
The Champs Elysees is described as a Paris boulevard named by Louis XV. The prompt asks who was the namesake, giving Louis XV as the origin.
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