Marshall Saw Jap Movement Into Thailand Causing War
Gen. George C. Marshall testified that a month before Pearl Harbor he believed Japanese moves into Thailand would force war with the United States and Britain. He said Admiral Stark shared the view that allowing entry into the Gulf of Siam would threaten Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George C. Marshall
Pearl Harbor
United States
Britain
Senate House
Ferguson Armich
Ferguson
Marshall
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Roosevelt
Thailand
Michigan
John G. Wignant
London
Stark
Gulf of Siam
Singapore
Acheson Denies Hurley Charges About Iran Policy
Undersecretary of State Dean Acheson denied charges by Pat Hurley that he wrecked U S policy in Iran. He faced Hurley’s complaints at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee session while recounting a near fight in the State Department tied to Hurley’s 1944 letter to President Roosevelt outlining ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pat. Hurley
U.S
Iran
Hurley
State Department
Acheson
China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Roosevelt
TB Associations To Meet Tomorrow In Virginia
Dr E T Clark president of the Winchester TB Association announced that the Tuberculosis Associations of Northern Virginia will meet on Tuesday December 11 at 2 p m at the Oakton School Fairfax County to discuss recommendations to the General Assembly of Virginia for increased tuberculosis facilities and health services. Dr John Sims chairman of the NV TB Sanatorium Committee will preside and invites all interested in expanding health facilities in Virginia to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Clark
Winchester Tuberculosis Association
Tuberculosis Associations of
Northern Virginia
Oakton School
Fairfax County
General Assembly of Virginia
John Sims
Wieners store ad lists gifts for women and girls
Classified notice from Winchester Front Royal advertising Lovely Gifts For Women Misses and Girls. Also a Wanted ad seeks a bookkeeper and office manager with wholesale experience. Applicants read in own handwriting to Box 16 care Star. A Shawnee Lunch notice states dinner service begins Monday December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieners Winchester Front
City Council Endorses War Memorial Plan in Winchester
Ben Belchic executive secretary of the Winchester and Frederick County War Memorial Association says every council member endorsed the plan except J Henkel Henry who endorsed verbally. He notes all contributors automatically become association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Garrabrandt to Head Salvation Army Board 1946
At a December meeting of the Salvation Army Advisory Board Ray Garrabrandt was elected chairman with Earl Buting as vice chairman Laurens Jones as secretary and Ed Molden treasurer New members Miss Lucy Kurtz Dr A T Baker Taylor Barr and Dr H I Pifer joined the board as Capt Clyde Koon reported progress with underprivileged programs a youth band of 18 and a wood working class to make wooden ornaments baskets of food and necessities will be distributed during the holidays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advisory Board
The
Salvation Army
E. E. Harbaugh
Ray Garrabrandt
Earl Bunting
Laurens Jones
Ed Molden
Lucy Kurtz
A. T. Baker
Taylor Barr
H. I. Pifer
Harbaugh
Clyde Koon
Koon
Seco
Samper
Winchester Gets First Snow
Winchester recorded its first snow of the season with about 2.75 inches, beginning around 8 a.m. and ending before noon. The storm left streets wet and icy as temperatures dropped into the 20s and forecasters warned of continued cold and windy conditions through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Research Laboratory
Virginia
Officials Question Progress On Victory Loan Quotas
City and county report mixed progress with E Bond subcriptions lagging the $253 000 native bank quota while overall drives show $910 087 25 toward a $903 000 total. WFC officials urge full subscription, warning failure could jeopardize the Victory Loan program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick
Sally
Barney
E’s
WFC
Nip Submarine Officer Arrives for Indianapolis Court Martial
Cmdr Ike Hashimoto, captain of the Japanese submarine I 58, arrives to testify at the McVay court martial in Washington. McVay faces negligence charges over Indianapolis sinking July 30, with Hashimoto arriving by Naval air transport and briefed to confirm torpedo action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ike Hashimoto
Indianapolis
Charles B. McVay
McVay
Hashimoto
Lieven
Conn
Naval Air Transport
Smith
Japan
Hashae
Navy
Virginia Feed Mills Reopens After Fire Damage
The Virginia Feed Mills on West Boscawen Street reopens with a full stock of feeds and poultry supplies. An office salesroom and warehouse operate at 329 W Boscawen Street and an additional facility opened at 660 N Cameron Street. Custom grinding and feed mixing are offered at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Feed Mills
West Boscawen Street
W Boscawen Street
N. Cameron Street
Rice Riots Seen As Serious Threat In Japan
Tokyo reports warn that rice riots loom without stronger agrarian policy. MacArthur orders immediate land reform, abolishing absentee ownership and enabling long term, low cost farm purchases. Simultaneously 57 Japanese suspects face arrest for wartime atrocities as political crisis deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokyo
MacArthur
Akita
Tohoku
United Nations
Cabanatuan
Philippines
Repatiate
Wake Island
Smal Fry
NP Corn
Banzo Mari
Canaduan
Gennosuke Noma
Hong Kong
Kinjuro Shidehara
Carpenter Re-elected AAA County Chairman in Clarke County
J. W. Carpenter of Chapel District was re-elected chairman of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration County Committee by delegates to Clarke County convention. Other officials re-elected include Irvine Price as vice chairman and W. M. Gaunt, A. C. Buckley, and Richard B. Smith Jr. in various roles. Delegates and alternates were chosen for Battletown Chapel Greenway and Districts with district chairs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Va
J. W. Carpenter
Chapel District
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Clarke County
Irvine Price
W. M. Gaunt
A. C. Buckley
Richard B. Smith
Battletown
W. H. Price
Cc. McGehee
H.C. McGehee
A. A. Arnette
Leonard Peter
Roy Thompson
Shade Moore
John M. Royston
N. I
R.I. Withers
R. L. Bromley
Oscar Carr
R. L. Bromiley
R. L. Withers
D. H. Allen
C. M. Polhamus
Local servicemen aboard ships arriving in New York and Boston
The Star reports via AP that the S. S. John Ericsson should reach New York harbor today with Winchester men Technician Fifth Grade Amon R. Schindel and Pfc. Albert M. Foreman aboard. The S. S. Justin Morrill was due in Boston Sunday with Tech. Sgt. Lawrence T. Castleman of this city aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Associated Press
John Ericsson
New York Harbor
Amon R. Schindel
Pfc
Albert M. Foreman
Winchester
Justin Morrill
Boston
Mass
Tech
Lawrence T. Castleman
South
Loudoun Street
Schwellenbach Says U. S. Won't Seize GM Plants
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach said the government could seize GM plants but would not. He urged both sides to settle quickly as the GM strike idled 213,000 workers since November 21, with broader nationwide labor turmoil affecting about 400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Schwellenbach
General Motors Corp
Ford
Uaw-Cio
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
General Motors
AFL
Pacific Northwest
Midwest
CIO Glass
States
Greyhound
District VFW Elects and Plans Next Meeting in Virginia
The Hold District VFW meeting opened with welcome remarks by the host, District Commander B. J. Craig presiding. Delegates discussed veterans welfare and membership. Harrisonburg Post 632 invited the next district meeting to his city, which was unanimously agreed. The Department Council of Administration will meet December 16 at the George Mason Hotel Alexandria with a Ladies Auxiliary meeting called at the same time by Mrs Myrtle A Winn. A buffet supper will follow at the Alexandria Veterans Club. The auxiliary meeting led by Mrs Cecilia Bryan addressed organization activities as Mrs Myrtle Winn and Miss Aileen Brown spoke. Winchester Auxiliary served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Craig
Veterans’ Welfare
Harrisonburg
Department Council of Administration
George Mason Hotel
Alexandria
Ladies Auxiliiary
Department of Virginia
Myrtle A. Winn
Department
Myrtle Winn
Portsmouth
Aileen Brown
Staunton
Winchester Auxilliary
Marine Private Dunster kills himself in church pew
Pvt Harold R Dunster an 18 year old Auburn New York marine is found dead by suicide in the first pew of St Pauls Episcopal chapel in New York City He had been at New York Navy Yard and recently a patient at St Albans naval hospital He joined the corps last July and had not been overseas Police could not determine a reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold R. Dunster
Auburn
N. Y
St. Paul's Episcopal Chapel
Joseph Gil
Dunster
New York Navy Yard
St. Alban’s Naval Hospital
Marine Corps
General Patton Still Critical After Injury
General George Patton remains critically ill after an automobile crash. An army bulletin reports paralysis below the third cervical vertebra with close observation of a fourth cervical dislocation. His condition is described as satisfactory overall with a restful night noted at Heidelberg Hospital as specialists rush from England and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Patton
Mannheim
England
United States
George
Army
Heidelberg Hospital
R. G. Spruling
Louisville
A. W. Kenner
Hugh Barnes
Oxford
Labor Opposes Universal Military Training Bill
Organized labor denounces peacetime training legislation. Union spokesmen ask who the nation plans to fight and demand deferment until demobilization, treaties, and world peace efforts are completed. They call for an efficient military intelligence system and vigilant policy against appeasement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department
Japan
Hines
New York Plans For Gay New Year's Eve
New York authorities plan a festive New Year’s Eve as bars may stay open all night with a special $10 permit. Hotels and night clubs report strong early reservations ahead of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ft York City
Killer Begs To Be Captured
In Chicago on December 10 a nude body was found in a bathroom with a nightgown looped about the neck. Frances Brown a 33 year old stenographer and former WAVE lay in the tub with lipstick writing pleading for capture. Police said preliminary examination did not reveal the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frances Brown
Bathtup
Festival Budget Committee To Meet Tomorrow
The 1946 Apple B Festival Budget Advisory Committee, chaired by J. W. Arthur, meets Tuesday at 8 PM to elect a permanent chair and discuss next spring's outdoor festival finances and organization. It lists 1941 festival departments and heads including Queen and Her Court Mrs. B. B. Dutton and Grand Feature Parade George T. Barn esley with Roy Cather as vice chairman, plus Finance, Fireworks, Publicity, and many committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arthur
Queen
B. B. Dutton
George T. Barnesley
Roy Cather
C. Ridgley White
V. Ch
Richard EB. Eddy
Pire- Alan Ch
Bruce
Vy. Jones
Garland
Nazi War Order Urges Japan to Enter World War
Nuernberg dispatch reports a secret 1941 directive signed by Wilhelm Keitel urged Japan to attack Singapore to pressure Britain and keep the United States out of the conflict. Keitel warned against broadening attacks on American naval bases if the U S entry could not be prevented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuernberg
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Pfeld
Wilhelm Keitel
High Command
Singapore
England
United States
Keitel
America
Ex-GI Richard Bosse Marries Italian Baroness in Naples
Former Pfc. Richard Bosse recalls two years in Italy and his marriage to Elena Calasanti, daughter of a baroness related to the House of Savoy. He traveled home from Jefferson Barracks in a taxi, wearing a $320 pin stripe suit and carrying wines and valuable gifts for the in Italy bridetos. Elena, a Naples Conservatory graduate and concert pianist, remains in Italy as Bosse plans further study and possible return to Italy later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raytown
Pfc
Richard Bosse
Italy
Bosse
la Lomis
Naples
Jefferson Barracks
Signor Nicola
Victor Emanuel
Elena Calasanti
Air Corps
Elena
Conservatory of Music
Mar
Mediterranean
For Sale Repossessed 3 Piece Room Suite
For sale a repossessed three piece room suite offered as almost new. Item includes a sofa loveseat and chair in good condition with minimal wear. Suitable for resale or personal use.
Barber Shop Move Sought On Loudoun Street
A notice notes a barbershop operating from 502 South Loudoun Avenue seeks revocation or relocation with parking space concerns. Local authorities examine the year range 9 to 8 in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Loudoun
John L. Lewis Attacks Truman Labor Legislation
John L. Lewis criticized President Truman's labor bill, saying it benefits the rich and would strip free labor. He warned it imposes corporatist control and forced arbitration, while acknowledging the plan sets 30 day strike bans during fact finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Washington
Truman
Cer Aen Baggy
Lewis
Delayed Atomic Bomb Production Debate in Congress
Dr. Leo Szilard testified about delays in atomic bomb work and the Army’s compartmentalization in 1942. He said officers restricted scientists to parts of the project and limited discussion with others, calling the secrecy unnecessary. He estimated the bomb could have been ready by spring 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Leo Chicago
Szilard
Welcome Home Veterans Return to Civilian Life in Frederick
The Star welcomes veterans formerly from Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester who have received discharges and resume civilian life. The paper seeks public help to supplement the list with names and offers a public sale notice for livestock machinery and household items on a page three entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Star
Gift shop reopens under G and M Music Appliance Center
The former Miles Music Co. rebrands as G and M Music Appliance Center and announces a reception on December 10 inviting customers to view a new line of audio and home entertainment products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gift
G & M Music Appliance Center
Miles Music Co
Reminder Notice for Ralph F P Beaver
Reminder to call Ralph F P Beaver at Winchester 3529 for any baling tasks. OCR fragment lists contact instruction and date code 12-10-1p-31. No additional details present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Winchester
Ralph FP. Beaver
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Salvation Army Board
Evening Star
Winchester Evening Star
E. Boscawen St
Carpenter
U. S
VFW
Killer
Yank
De'ayed
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