Jefferson County Site For A Munitions Depot
War Department shifts to place a large munitions depot in Jefferson County West Virginia near Chambersburg after local opposition. Construction plans include hiring an architect engineer and proceeding swiftly on the approved Chambersburg site. The project at 15 000 acres faced fierce county opposition over land and historic estates.
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Jes Town
War Department
Jefferson County
W. Va
Chambersburg
Star
Quartermaster Branch
Ordnance Department
Richmond
West Virginia
Opequon
Welders Lockout Halts Work At $40 Million Plant
About 130 welders reported for work but a Riggs-Distler sub-contractor could not operate without steamfitter union cards while 65 stayed outside. Union officials warned non-union conditions would not be tolerated and the men claimed they were locked out, not striking, amid wartime tensions and a postponed nationwide strike.
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Aene
A.fp. L. E
Pacific
Riggs-Distler Com
George Strom
Steamfitters
M. A. Brown
The
Brotherhood of Welders, Cutters and Hepers
iNdependent
Dance Hall Curfew Law Amended in Clarke County
Clarke county board of supervisors amended the curfew for dance halls. The new measure closes venues at midnight on Saturdays only and remains closed from midnight to 6 am Sunday morning.
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Berryville
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Midniight
Medical Society To Meet Tomorrow In Front Royal
The Medical Society of Northern Virginia will gather tomorrow at 11 in City Hall Front Royal Va. President Dr J B McKee will preside Speakers include Dr O W Carfier Dr L K Woodward both of Front Royal Dr Leslie N Bell and Dr M of Winchester and Dr Dean 2 Cole of Richmond discussing pneumonia A luncheon will follow the session.
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The
Medical Society of Northern Virginia
Front Royal
J. B. McKee
O. W. Carfier
L. K. Woodward
Leslie N. Bell
Winchester
Dean 2 Cole
Richmond
Maynard Triplett Dies Suddenly at 35
Maynard Triplett a 35 year old well known Winchester restaurant cook died after illness at work yesterday afternoon. He was born June 11 1906 in Gore and survived by his mother two sisters and a brother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at his mother's home with the Rev C Worthington Lowe officiating. Burial in Mt Hebron cemetery.
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Maynard Tr
Restauran
Virginia
North Loudoun Street
Friendship
J. Triplett
Maggie Triplett
Fairview Avenue
Gore
Winchester
Russell Triplett
Stephens City
William Anderson
Floyd Morrison
Mary Fletcher
Frederick
Maryland
C. Worthington Lowe
Mt. Hebron
Japanese Planes Hit Manila in Big Raid
NBC reports Manila endured a fierce air attack with “terrific damage” including the gasoline supply at Nichols airfield. Japanese planes struck Fort William McKinley Nichols airfield and RCA shortwave transmitter as fires raged. Air raid alarms sounded in Manila at 12 40 a m local time.
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New York
NBC
Nicholas Airfield
Manila Ils
Manila
Fort William McKinley
Nichols Airfield
Radio Corporation of America
Bert Silen
Rites Held For Mrs Ada D Clark At Omps Funeral Home
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 o clock for Mrs Ada D Clark who died Friday in Winchester Memorial hospital. Rev F G Senger officiated at Omps Funeral Home with pallbearers listed as David Smith L H Crimm Jerry Bennett James Hancher Joll DeHaven and Trovellis Clark. An adopted daughter Mrs Horace Ace of Washington was omitted from survivors in the Star notice.</output_format>
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Ada D. Clark
Winchester Memorial Hospital
F. G. Senger
Pleasant Valley U. B. Church
Omps Funeral Home
David Smith
L. H. Crimm
Jerry Bennett
James Hancher
Joll DeHaven
Trovellis Clark
Frederick County Board Deliberates Reassessment Plans
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors discussed reassessment but took no final action. A delegation of county women requested a new clean restroom near the courthouse. Four bus drivers sought higher pay due to increased operating costs. The board considered the restroom proposal and told the School Board no more transit funding until spring budgeting.
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Frederick
Clarke County Seeks Plans for $60,000 Boyce Building
Clarke County school board asks Raymond V. Long to draft opinions and tentative plans for a Boyce two story school building to fit a $60 000 budget. At a November 14 special meeting they seek a six month extension of the literary loan, originally granted June 20 and set to expire December 20 if construction does not start. State authorities have extended the loan six months from December 20.
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Clarke Board
Long
Boyce
Clarke County School Board
Raymond V. Long
Virginia
State Board of Education
Clark Board
State
Clarke County
Winchester Students Present Christmas Carols at Handley
Winchester Public School students will present a Christmas carol concert at Handley Auditorium on Sunday December 14 at 3 p m. The program directed by Miss Gwendolyn Haynes features about 500 children from fifth and sixth grades plus fourth graders and the high school glee club and choir. The hour long program aims to deepen musical appreciation and invite all Winchester residents to attend.
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Winchester
Handley Auditorum
Gwendolyn Haynes
Handley
No Decision By Electoral Board In Clarke County
Clarke county School Trustee Electoral Board reached no decision Saturday on electing a member to succeed Mrs. B. B. McKay. A meeting was not held due to a member’s absence. Unofficial reports say a meeting may be held Wednesday.
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Berryville
Clarke County School Trustee
B. B. McKay
Roosevelt Declares War After Pearl Harbor Attack
The president states that the United States faces grave danger after Japan's unprovoked attack on December seventh. He asserts decisive measures for defense and promises eventual victory with Congress declaring a state of war. He cites unity, armed force, and God as guides. White House note dated December 8, 1941.
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Pacific
United States
Army
Navy
Congress
Japan
Nirlin D
Roosevelt
White House
Heavy Losses Reported After Japanese Attacks
The article notes heavy American losses and widespread damage following Japanese attacks. President Roosevelt faces questions from Congress about Pacific events, losses, and counter operations as Tokyo claims prompt reconsideration of early expectations.
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White House
Tokyo
Congress
Hawaii
Philippines
Porter Hoback Indicted in Loudoun Slaying Case
Porter and Hoback both 16 were indicted in Leesburg on charges of murder in the Loudoun home slaying of Ward Loveless Washington attorney. Indictment cites robbery burglary and premeditated murder. Trial date not yet set.
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Porter
Hoback
Loudoun
the Star
Leesburg
Herbert (Bucky) Porter
Winchester
Paul Bernard Hoback
Ward Loveless
Washington
Loudouncoun
Helm and Ritter
John Gibson
Alexander
Aubrey Weaver
Front Royal
Virginia Soldier Killed In Raid
The War Department announced the list of soldiers and sailors killed and wounded during Japanese air raids on the Hawaiian islands. Among the names, only one Virginian is listed as killed: Sergeant James Guthrie of Republican Grove, Virginia, an air corps engineer.
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War Department
Washington
Hawaiian Islands
Star
Associated Press
James Guthrie
Republican Grove
Var
Air Corps
Thief Steals $15 From Sport Shop Window Break
A burglar entered the Young Men’s Sport Shop on the George Washington Hotel building corner Cameron and Piccadilly streets between midnight and 8 am and took $15 from the cash register. Entry was gained by breaking a window on the Piccadilly street side and unlocking the window. The shop is run by Otis Snag Sargent.
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George Washington Hotel
Cameron and
Piccadilly Streets
Piccadilly Street
Otis “Snag” Sargent
Congress Speeds War Declaration Continues Debate
President Roosevelt recounts Pearl Harbor attack and U S response noting American ships torpedoed and planes destroyed while destroyers claim to have downed Japanese aircraft. He places blame on Japan and emphasizes peace talks had been ongoing until the bombing began.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Ameri
Pearl Harbor
White House
America
Roosevelt
United States of America
Empire of Japan
Pacific
United States
Japan
Oahu
Women Invited to Produce Surgical Dressings for Soldiers
Mrs. B B Dutton, chairman of the surgical dressings committee at Red Cross headquarters, appeals to Winter women not already in Red Cross work. She says the nation is at war and urges participation to meet a growing need. Sessions will run Tuesday night, Wednesday morning, Friday afternoon, and daily as needed to handle the workload.
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Mrs. Dutton
B. B. Dutton
Red Cross
Harper Timbers Dies in Hospital in Winchester
Harper Timbers 67 longtime Shenandoah Valley resident died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a heart ailment. Born Harrisonburg, he lived Woodstock for about 50 years before moving to Winchester to work for George E. McCormick. He married Katie Ball of Toms Brook, who died 11 years ago, and they had 11 children and five grandchildren. Funeral set for Woodstock with burial in the colored cemetery. additional arrangements pending.
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Harper Timbers
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Palace Hotel
Harper
Shenandoah Valley
Harrisonburg
Woodstock
George E. McCormick
Katie Ball
Toms Brook
Prank
Roy
William
Dutch Queen Proclaims to Nation in New Address
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands issues a 500 word proclamation to her people tonight as London reports the royal action. The speech outlines national concerns and calls for unity amid ongoing events, signaling the monarch's stance and guidance during a tense period.
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London
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Netherlands Declares War with Japan
A historical note states the kingdom of the Netherlands considers itself at war with Japan. This brief asserts a formal war status between the two nations.
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Kingdom of the Netherlands
Japan
Japan and Thailand War Developments Amid Invasion
Domei reports Japanese troops sweep into Thailand by pre arranged plan while negotiations with Thai government begin. About 100 British and American nationals and other foreigners are rounded up across the empire as London and Tokyo broadcast war measures. Tokyo cities go under wartime blackout as streets empty and traffic remains minimal. Admiral Shimada presents a cabinet briefing on hostilities with Tojo presiding and Foreign Minister Togo meeting the emperor.
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Thailand
Bangkok
Domei
Japan
Islcand
Japanese Board of Information
Tokyo
Navy
Shigetaro Shimada
Hideki Tojo
Shigenori Togo
Senate Roll Call and Absentees Update
The roll call lists senators Kellar Mead Murdock Murray O Daniel O Mahoney Overton Pepper Radcliffe Reynolds Rosier Russell Smathers Smith Stewart Thomas Oklahoma Thomas Utah Truman Tunnell Tydings Van Nuys Wegner Walsh 56. Absentees were Bibo Bone Caraway Schwarte Wallgren Wheeler Spencer Hayden Brewster Holman Capper and others.
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Kellar
Mead
Murdock
Murray
O’daniel
O'Mahoney
Overton
Pepper
Radcliffe
Reynolds
Rosi
Nye
Shipstead
Taft
Tobey
Vandenberg
White
Wiley
Willis
Norris
Progressive — Law
Senate
Bibo
Bone
Caraway
Schwarte
Thomas
Wallgren
Wheeler
Spencer
Hayden
Brewater
Holman
Capper
Cuba Cabinet asks Congress to declare war on Japan
Havana reports the cabinet urged Cuba's congress to declare war on Japan as World War II escalates in the Pacific. The move follows prior declarations by allied nations and signals Cuba's full wartime alignment.
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Havana
Cuba
Japan
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Winchester Evening Star
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