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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1943
Page
2
Reported today a non agricultural employment figure of 698 000 workers, down from a peak of 780 900 last December. Comparison to December 1941 shows 665 000 employed, versus 518 000 in April 1940 and 496 000 in 1939. Loss attributed to selective service inductions and military construction.
American heavy bombers and escorts roared over the North Sea to strike northwest Germany targets. German fighters rose in defense but flak remained moderately heavy as the raid pushed to undisclosed objectives. this marked the first Allied heavy attack on Germany in ten days with prior RAF action on Leipzig. Flying Fortresses had earlier hit undisclosed targets in France on December 5, with eight aircraft lost.
A small blaze reported on the bus terminal roof at West Boscawen Street was sparked by chimney flames. The Rouss Company quickly extinguished the fire with only slight damage reported.
General Chennault said his Sky Dragons blasted enemy airfields at Wuchang and Hankow Thursday night. Large fires were started at Wuchang. results at Hankow were not observed.
The calendar lists validity for ration books and coupons across regions. It covers meats fats and foods with stamps L M N A B C E F, sugar stamps, shoes, gasoline 8 A 9 A B C, and fuel oil periods with varied expiration dates from January to March, noting each coupon unit equals ten gallons or units.
Paterson New Jersey December 11 officials said Wright Aeronautical Corporation resumed aviation engine production at five north New Jersey plants after a three day unauthorized strike. Lt Gen Knudsen oversaw the settlement plus mediation by Allen Wisenfeld and an agreement to submit union questions to the National War Labor Board. About 15 000 workers reportedly walked out while the company cited 6 000.
Washington set for quick action on a bill granting muster out pay ranging from 200 to 500 dollars based on service length and overseas duty. Senator Downey pushed a higher scale but was defeated. alternative proposals may be revived on the Senate floor.
A compact weekly column by Paul Mallon examines political dynamics and media trends. The piece surveys public sentiment and editorial angles, highlighting notable shifts in coverage and influence across major outlets.
Senator Gillette of Iowa proposes a heavy graduated tax on profits from second transfers of farm property after November 1 1943 to prevent a repeat of the postwar land boom that pauperized many. He argues the plan would help homeseekers buy rural property at prices tied to production value.
Approximately 800 children contributed toys canned goods and clothing at the Fellowship Christmas show at the Capitol Theatre. Boy Scouts collected items for admission while potatoes canned goods and preserves were popular. The event funded gifts for city and county less fortunate and items were stored at the Penney Building on Main Street.
Funeral services will be held at the Kurtz Funeral Home tomorrow for D. Newton David son 75 who died Wednesday at Newport News Virginia. Rev Mr Duckwall will lead the services and interment will be at Mt Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers D L Grubbs Fred A Crisman Charles H Grim A H Jackson William C Miller and Dr A D Henkel.
Allied dispatches report Fifth Army units advancing west of Pilignano and pushing toward Cassino from the south. Italian troops enter the line but are driven back by German counterattacks as British and Canadian forces push near Ortona and the Moro river bridgehead remains contested.
In Cressona Pennsylvania hundreds of Aluminum Company of America workers remain on strike after a back-to-work plea from Kenneth Bender of the Aluminum Workers of America CIO. Union organizers and plant officials meet to resolve the dispute over job assignments and wage scales eight to twenty seven cents below other plants. W C Winter manager of the plant declined comment.
Officials outlined draft law changes affecting fathers before Pearl Harbor. Changes abolish 3-A status, reclassify registrants, and shift appeals to boards based on principal employment. Liberal interpretation may place fathers near essential workers, possibly delaying some inductions.
The report notes warning signs after air raids as hundreds flee cities following leaflet campaigns. German radio cites Turkey’s Foreign Minister Numan Menemencioğlu reiterating Turkey’s unchanged foreign policy to Allied correspondents.
Report states an airfield is now in operation on the American Bougainville beachhead in the northern Solomons about 250 miles southeast of Rabaul. Light bombers and fighters are utilizing the field.
The quiz responses list Sweden as the answer to question 6 and identify seas as the Sea of Marmora and the Aegean Sea for question 7. The note marks question 8 false and question 9 Roman Catholic with question 10 true, ending with a promotion for Star coverage of local and world events.
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