President orders complete WPA liquidation and closure dates
President Roosevelt orders complete liquidation of the Work Projects Administration. He says private employment growth and re employment efforts have reduced WPA rolls to a level where a national program is no longer needed. Closings are planned by February 1943 in many states, with faster sunsets where feasible.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Work Projects Relief Program
Philip B. Fleming
Federal Works Administrator
W. P. A. Rolls
Work Projects Administration
Federal Works Agency
Fleming
Federal Relief Organization
Monopolies In Europe Helped Put Hitler On Top
Kent Cooper of the Associated Press reveals a twenty year crusade to break the world news monopoly held by Reuters Havas and Wolff. He helped form agreements between AP and United Press to prohibit exclusive European contracts and argued for free press and exchange. The effort linked news barriers after World War I to conditions aiding Hitler's rise.
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Europe
Hitler
New York
Kent Cooper
Associated Press
Cooper
United States
Reuters
London
Havas
Paris
Wolff
Berlin
United Press Associations of
United Press
Germany
la Nacion
Buenos Aires
Winchester Sorority Thanks Chester Women For Hosiery Drive
Members of Beta Sigma Phi, International Sorority, extend thanks to the women of Chester for their splendid cooperation in the national hosiery salvage campaign that began two weeks ago. The Winchester chapter notes a wonderful response and appreciates merchants who supported the effort with willingness and gracious cooperation.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Chester
Winchester
Soriority
Camae
Elk Memorial Rites Planned Sunday at Elks Home
Winchester Lodge No. 867 B. P. O. E. holds annual memorial service Sunday December 6 at 3 PM in the Elks Home. Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church to be main speaker. Five members lost this year: G. W. Hohanness, W. F. Carson, L. H. Shatzer, H. R. Greene, G. L. Jones.
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Winchester Lodge
Elks’ Home
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
F Ge
G. W. Hohanness
W. F. Carson
L. H. Shatzer
H. R. Greene
G. L. Jones
Herriot and Borotra Held by Vichy Authorities
London dispatch reports French Socialist leader and Lyon mayor Edouard Herriot under house arrest since October 2 after protesting Marshal Petain. tennis star Jean Borotra also detained in Vichy. Reuters notes similar arrests of Leon Jouhaux and Francois De Tesson, per Rome radio.
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London
Reuters French Republic
Jean Borotra
Vichy
Herriot
Lyon
Marshal Petain
Stefani
Rome
Leon Jouhaux
General Confederation of Labor
Francois de Tesson
First Volunteer Blood Donors Sign Up for December Clinic
A large number of volunteers are being sought for a December 18 blood donation clinic. People may register any day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blood Donors office in the Penney building. The Red Cross aims to recruit over 200,000 civilian voluntary donors in coming months.
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Penney
American Red Cross
Surgeons General of the
Army
Navy
Roosevelt Says Immigration Per Year Limited to Dozens
President Roosevelt told reporters that under the wartime immigration powers the plan would bring into the United States only two or three dozen people annually. He dismissed concerns that suspending immigration laws would lower barriers to unwanted individuals and stated he did not care how the bill was worded.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Court interruption ends after new order for Berryville case
In Berryville Circuit Court Judge J Harry May halted proceedings for over an hour when learning State Senator Harrison had become a judge and needed a Supreme Court of Appeals order to finish the case. Dan Dodson as air wardens notes a blackout era encounter. Stonewall School students buy War Stamps totaling 278 55 with Nancy Lodge as coop treasurer. Junior class leads in purchases with 95 40 by sixth graders. school enrollment 371.
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Berryville
J. Harry May
Harrison
May
Supreme Court of Appeals
Dan Dodson
Warden Dodson
Washington Street
Stonewall —— School
Clearbrook
A .Bryant Harper
Statente Cooperative Association
Nancy Lodge
Surprise blackout declared a success by OCD officials
Winchester conducted its first fully unexpected blackout last night just before eight. Officials report a complete success with wards and auxiliary police on duty, five violations, and warrants issued for court. A racketeering attempt during the blackout led to two arrests for impersonating air raid wardens and a staged police escort demand of five dollars.
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Winchester
OCD
C. W. Hollis
Stanley Elliott
Charles A. Taylor
Middletown
John W. Rice, Jr
Seaa N
Taylor
Elliott
Two Virginians Among Missing in Merchant Marine Casualties
The Navy lists 305 names on the List of merchant marine casualties for Oct 11 1942 to Nov 21 1942, with 17 dead and 288 missing. Among the Virginians are Moody Clay Harrison, an able seaman born in Redwood, and Fenton Partridge, a firemanWater tender, with mother Mrs Ella Partridge in Jarrett.
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Washington
Navy
Maida
Moody Clay Harrison
Redwood
Fenton Partridge
Ella Partridge
Jarrett
Noose Tightened Around Enemy in New Guinea
Allied forces in New Guinea report heavy action around Gona and Buna. They say 450 Japanese were killed in the Gona area as the noose closed on trapped defenders. Allies note stubborn resistance but heavy air and artillery bombardment is softening defenses. Ground gains at Buna are described as slight amid fierce fighting.
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Australia
Gona
New Guinea
Ape
Una
Buna
Notice to Public Discontinues Cleaning Service After Dec 5
Owing to ODT ruling and other conditions beyond control Pingley and ee Cleaning Cleaners announce the discontinuation of call for and delivery service after December 5. Located at 31 E Piccadilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O.D.T
Pingley and
Ee Cleaners
E. Piccadilly
Subscription gift offer for The Evening Star
Give a thoughtful gift with a year’s subscription to The Evening Star. Gift subscriptions available now with new rates. Call 3424 to arrange and spread daily news into the new year.
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The
Evening Star
the Evening Star
House backs farm wage parity plan and cost of living fears
President Roosevelt questioned the effect on living costs as the House approved a bill to include all farm wages in parity pricing. Economists estimate old parity could rise 10 to 12 percent with Henderson predicting higher living costs. Lawmakers urge swift Senate action amid fears of labor squeezes and food shortages.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Thomas
Wheeler
D-Mont
Senate
O’mahoney
D-Wye
Sharks Force Deadly Toll In Indian Ocean Liner Sinkings
Reports from Lisbon describe Axis submarine actions off Mozambique and Zululand with more than a dozen ships sunk or damaged. The British liner Llandaf Castle went down near Zululand with 40 survivors. the Nova Scotia was torpedoed and lost with many casualties including Italian prisoners. A Greek steamer Cleanthis sank 193 miles north of Lourenco Marques with 34 saved and 13 wounded. A Portuguese warship rescued 193 survivors. Survivors say sharks caused many deaths as life rafts overturned.
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Lisbon
Lourenco
Portuguese East Africa
United Nations
Indian Ocean
Llandaf Castle
Llandaf Castile
Durban
Zululand
Nova Scotia
Mozambique
Zavala
Cleanthis
Canada’s Premier Meets President at White House Visit
Prime Minister Mackenzie King of Canada arrived at the White House to be greeted by President Roosevelt. The two leaders plan a quiet weekend to discuss postwar humanity and economic issues and other problems facing the world after the war. The president explained his late appearance to greet the Canadian figure.
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Washington
MacKenzie King
Canada
Roosevelt
White House
Russians Close In On Nazi Forces Around Stalingrad
Moscow reports describe German reserves rushed east of Velikie Luki and west of Rzhev in futile counterattacks as Soviet forces push deep into the Nazi lines. Red Star notes Germans driven from the Don elbow area northwest of Stalingrad while Russians encircle the siege army.
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Moscow
Velikie Luki
Rzhev
Soviet Information Bureau
Red Army
Stalingrad
Red Star
Don
Patrols Account For Some Japs In Guadalcanal Actions
U S Navy reports 14 Japanese killed during routine patrols on Guadalcanal in the Solomons on Thursday. American warships also destroyed nine enemy vessels as Nipponese forces bolster dwindling numbers on the island. No specific patrol area released.
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Washington
Guadalcanal
Solomons Islands
United States
South Pacific
Navy
Share-The-Meat Plan Aims Cooperation In Wartime
Winchester and Frederick county families are urged to cooperate in a voluntary share-the-meat program seen as a precursor to rationing. Printed guidelines remind the public of obligations with a weekly fair share set as 2 1 2 pounds for all over 12, 2 1 2 pounds for 6 to 12, and 3 4 pounds for under 6, bone in with fat.
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Winchester
Frederick County
War Production Board cuts ice cream and frozen dessert output
Washington December 4 the War Production Board ordered curtailment of commercial manufacture of ice cream frozen custard milk sherbet and other ice cream mix desserts during December and January to conserve butterfat for butter.
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Washington
War Production Board
American generals held in Philippine prison camp report
Tokyo broadcast states Major-General George M. Parker and Major-General Edward P. King Jr. command United States forces in the Philippines under Lieut.-Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright and are now prisoners in a camp.
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New York
Tokyo
George M. Parker
Edward P. King, Jr
United States
Philippines
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Coast Guardsmen Wounded in North Africa Return for Treatment
Coast Guardsmen wounded while guiding troop boats through enemy fire onto beaches north of Casablanca have been brought back to the United States for treatment.
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Washington
United States Coast
Senate Banking Panel Approves Rent Control Bill
The Senate Banking Committee voted today a dramatically revised House measure granting the President power to regulate and stabilize rents for housing and commercial property in defense zones and on war contract properties.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
House
Wage increases retroactive to February fifteenth approved
The wage order raises pay by one hour retroactive to February 15 affecting about 16,000 workers, as stated by the board.
Petain Reduced as Nazi Power Grows in Vichy
New York dispatch reports Petain, already treated as a Nazi captive in practice, loses authority as a hardline collaborationist regime forms in Vichy under Pierre Laval. A former cabinet member describes coercion and deceit aimed at forcing Petain to accept Laval’s rule, with November 26 cabinet remarks showing Petain surrendering responsibility for safety.
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New York
Marshal Petain
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Associated Press
Petain
Laval
France
Hitler
Prance
New T Ration Books Issued At Handley School
The Ration Board issued new T ration books at Handley School on Saturday December 5. Hours were 9 to 12 and 1 to 5. Owners must bring Certificate of War Necessity and a card for their struck. Temporary rations granted to applicants awaiting certificates.
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Handley School
Bingo Priday Night At Rouss Fire Hall
Priday bingo night set for 8:30 PM at Rouss Fire Hall with a $350 prize pool highlighted. Event runs Thursday Friday and includes game sessions and refreshment options.
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Rouss
Axis struggle in Tunisia intensifies as Allied control grows
British and American troops renew confrontation with Axis forces around Tunis and Bizerte after a 48hour clash. Allied air and sea forces claim several Axis losses including six supply vessels and a torpedo boat, while new British ships join the Mediterranean fleet.
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London
Britain
Mediterranean
Sicilian
North Africa
Tunisia
Sicily
Admiralty
Light Naval
Tunisis
Bizerte
Gas range and refrigerator trade item listing
For immediate delivery one new gas range usable with regular or bottled gas. Also one used A-1 condition gas range and a refrigerator. Anderson notice dated December 4 item 2t.
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Frigerator
Anderson
Notice of Deli Service Change and RITEWAY Request
After December 5 the deli service will be greatly restricted. The note promises best effort and a goal to win. The message ends with a directive to cook RITEWAY CLEANERS as implied action.
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Riteway Cleaners
Berryville Branch to Close for December 5, 1942
Notice states that the Berryville branch will close for one day on December 5 1942 due to wartime regulations. No further details are provided.
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Berryville
Riteway Cleanse
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WPA
R. B. Nelson
Ocd Officzse
Bulletins
New “T” Ration Books
Bulletin
Morocco
Masseur
Tunis
Mary S. Yeakley
Hodge
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