Historic Congress Folds Its Record In War Years
The 77th Congress adjourned after a historic two year session marked by wartime policy battles and swift post Pearl Harbor measures. It oversaw about 2050 billion in spending with 1920 billion for war, and raised new taxes as the nation geared up for global conflict.
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Alex H. Singleton
Washington
Senate
77Th Congress
House
Roosevelt
Rayburn
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Asia
Europe
68Th Congress
Christmas Cheer Dims As Fellowship Club Helps Few
A Santa notes ongoing Christmas hardship with many families lacking funds. Despite rising earnings for some, the Fellowship Club remains the main source of gifts for those in need, leaving many to face a sparse holiday season. The piece questions whether the spirit of giving is alive in the community.
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Santa Claus
Fellowship Club
Gift subscription offer for The Evening Star
A promotional message invites readers to buy a year long subscription to The Evening Star as a New Year gift. It promises a gift card and notes the lowest subscription rates of the year with an available deadline for arrangements.
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The
Evening Star
Enon
Finance Highlights of U S Congress
Washington reports on budget growth with appropriations rising to 58 billion dollars in 1941 and 147 billion in 1942, compared with 46 billion during World War I years and 7.9 billion in 1924-25. It notes 3.5 billion and 19 billion contract authorizations, tax boosts including 3.55 billion in 1941 and a new 5 percent victory tax from January 1, plus adjustments in personal exemptions.
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Washington
Congress
Wild Ride Down Mountain Fatal To Three Miners
Three miners died and ten were injured when a hoist car sped down a 1620 foot incline from Wyatt Coal Camp mine at Laing on Cabin All. Boswell, Fannin, and Childers died en route or in hospital. Adkins survived. Doctor Baer treated the injured. five at the scene.
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Wyatt Coal Camp
Laing On
Arthur Fannin
Charleston Childers
Charleston
James Boswell
Montgomery
Boswell
Robert Baer
James Adkins
Captain Hartman Confirmed as Prisoner of War
War Department notice to Mr and Mrs C C Hartman at 317 Gray Avenue confirms their son Captain Allison L Hartman of the Engineers is a prisoner of war held by Japan. A brief April 10 letter reached them in August noting he was well but not as happy as before.
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War Department
Hartman
Gray Avenue
Allison Hartman
Alio
Washington
Allison L. Hartman
Corps of Engineers
Ave Sines
Philippine Islands
Beton
Zane Fire Thursday Event Promises Door Prize
Announcement notes a Thursday December 10 event at 8:30 pm with a $100 door prize. Details include day labels and a cryptic code.
For Sale Middletown Property Notice
For sale bill of Middletown property referenced on page 10._lp-1t_
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Middletown
Marriage licenses dip as hunting and fishing permits rise
The article notes 3 684 licenses issued in city and county this year, down from 5 074 in 1941, with the county issuing 1 380 and the city 2 304. It also lists Frederick county licenses by type including 1 184 county hunting and fishing and 152 national forest permits, among others.
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Mars
Dan Cupid
Tle
Winchester
Frederick County
Three Are Killed In Crossing Crash In Georgia
A Central of Georgia passenger train collided with an automobile at a road crossing in Acon Ga. early today killing engineer Robert C. Ferrell and fireman Joe White of Macon and Private Robert R. Packard of Cochran Field. Conductor W C McCamy of Albany Ga said Ferrell acted to clear the engine from the burning car using emergency brakes.
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Acon
Central of Georgia
Robert C. Ferrell
Joe White
Macon
Robert R. Packard
Cochran Field
W. C. McCamy
Albany
Ferrell
Sarah Zane Fire Hall Door Prize Night
A local event at Sarah Zane Fire Hall Thursday December 17 at 8 30 pm offers a $150 door prize entries limited to the event. Proceeds support hall activities and community programs.
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Sarah Zane
Gift Suggestions for Women’s Accessories
Mary S. Yeakley offers gift ideas including lingerie hose t ers blouses scarfs handkerchiefs and handbags. The list emphasizes practical fashion items suitable for holiday giving and personal use.
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Mary S. Yeakley
Flower Shop Offers Wide Range of Plants and Wreaths
More than 10 000 items including poinsettias azaleas begonias African violets primroses dish gardens and other plants are available. Wreaths for home and cemetery are featured at The Flower Shop located at 39 East.
Russians Drive Into Red Army Lines Near Stalingrad In Snow
Russian and German forces clash along a winter front south west of Stalingrad with German armor driving a wedge into Soviet lines as Red Army units fight to hold ground. Central front action northwest of Moscow continues with slow but crushing Russian advance through snow forests and minefields west of Rzhev.
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Moscow
Red Army
Stalingrad
Red Star
Kalinin
Velikie Luki
Pravda
Communist Party
Rzhev
Miller Streit Hospitalized Reports Show Slight Improvement
Former City Council member Miller Streit has been a medical patient at Memorial Hospital for several days. This afternoon officials said there was a slight improvement in his condition.
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Miller Streit
Memorial Hospital
Police Auxiliary Sets First Anniversary Meeting
The Police Auxiliary will observe its first anniversary with a 7 30 o clock gathering at the armory. A buffet supper will be served. Members should attend and stop at R Perrine's office at 137 North Main to sign the service men's greetings.
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R. Perrine
N.ai
Belgian father sentenced for naming son Winston
London report says a Brussels father received nine months for a crime in German eyes after christening his newborn son Winston. The incident reflects wartime German sensitivities to British symbols during December.
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London
Brussels
Winston
Senator Wickham Spends Night After Hip Injury at Richmond Hospital
Senator Henry T. Wickham remained at St. Luke's Hospital in Richmond after sustaining a fractured hip. Hospital attaches said he had a comfortable night and is being treated for the injury.
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Richmond
Henry T. Wickham
St. Luke's Hospital
Japanese Attack From Shasi Drives South in Three Columns
Chinese high command reports Japanese forces began an assault from Shasi, the Yangtze port in Hupeh, driving south in three columns. Heavy fighting is in progress, according to the night communique.
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Chungking
Shasi
Yangtze
Hupeh
New York News Strike Continues After Talks End
The newspaper and mail deliverers union and the Publishers Association of New York ended all night meetings without reaching a settlement. The strike has kept most city papers out of general circulation since Sunday evening.
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New York
Newspaper and Mail Deliveries Union
The
Publishers Association of
Judge Williams Leaves Estate Valued at 80383.67
The estate of the late Judge Philip Williams is appraised at 80383.67 in a certificate filed with Peyton J. Marshall, clerk of the Coporation Court of Winchester. Property totals 26883.67 with real estate at 53500. The appraisal is signed by appraisers J. W. Arthur, Clifford D. Grim, T. B. Byrd and Harold G. Brown.
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Philip Williams
Peyton J. Marshall
Coporation Court of
Winchester
J. W. Arthur
Clifford D. Grim
T. B. Byrd
Harold G. Brown
Only Class 1 A Men May Volunteer For Navy Or Marines
Selective Service headquarters announced that only men in Class 1 A or immediately available for induction could volunteer through draft boards for the navy marines or coast guard. Spokesmen said it would be unfair to allow army deferred men to volunteer for other services and the rule covers deferments for dependency or occupation.
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Washington
Selective Service
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Army
City And County Brevities on Sugar Ration and Theft
Sugar Stamp No 10 worth three pounds for six weeks ending January 31 may be used for coffee via Stamp No 27 for a 5 weeks supply. J H Henry reports ornamental bulbs stolen from the courthouse seemente tree in front of the courthouse on two successive occasions.
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J. H. Henry
Seemente
Hable's Palace Christmas Party Set For December 24
Hable's Palace Theatre schedules its annual Christmas party for Winchester children, with about 2500 expected attendees. The event features color cartoons and comedies, opens at 9 30 a m, show begins at 10, and ends with gifts of fruit and toys locally purchased from Winchester merchants.
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Hable’s Palace Theatre
Winchester
Palace
Palace Theatre
Hable
Herman H. Hable
Examinations Prepare 108 Registrants for Departure
A total of 108 men from Winchester and Frederick County will leave tomorrow to report to Charlottesville for physical examinations. Thirty-one men from Frederick County report at 6:15 a.m. at the Frederick County Selective Service office. 77 from Winchester report at 6:15 a.m. at City Hall. Buses depart Winchester at 6:30 a.m. after residents rest at City Hall.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Charlottesville
Selective Service Office
City Hall
Market Street
Public sale of Braithwaite household property Cross Junction VA
All household property of the late S H Braithwaite and Rhoda Braithwaite will be sold at Cross Junction Virginia on Saturday December 19 1942 at 10 a m. The sale is announced by the executors or administrators of the estate. Proceeds will be used to settle debts and distribute remaining assets to heirs.
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S. H
Rhoda Braithwaite
Cross Junction
Virginia
Allies Supremacy Seen In Air War Over Tunisia
London reports an R. A. F. commentator says odds favor the Allies winning air supremacy in Tunisia. He notes German air forces in Tunisia never exceeded 200 bombers and fighters, while larger Sicilian bases have not been fully used as expected.
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London
Tunisia
Sicily
English Mayor Sends Christmas Greetings to Winchester
Lt General Francis Griffiths of Winchester England sends Christmas and New Year wishes to Mayor Anderson of Winchester Virginia. He thanks the city for kindness to his daughter Frances Henley and son E H Griffiths and notes a 123 pound gift for nursery schools to bring joy to children.
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Anderson
Frances Henley
Winchester
E. H. Griffiths
Royal Marine
New York
Gen. Griffiths
Bus Plunge Drowns Several Workers in York River
A bus carrying white and black workers to a navy mine depot plunged from a Gloucester Yorktown ferry into 15 feet of water. State police report several drowned while 25 occupants were rescued. Driver Robert E. Paul of Mathews County was among those pulled from the icy water. Navy salvage boat aided recovery and rescued workers received first aid and were sent home.
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Gloucester Point
York River
Yorktown
Burke
Gloucester
Finds A Limit To His Patriotism
Marion North Carolina December 16 a mountain farmer faces rationing rules and says he will do his bit but with eight children and a wife he cannot keep buying sugar under wartime limits.
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Marion
N. C
Foe Offers Weak Resistance as Allied Bombers Punish Axis
Cairo dispatch reports United States and British bombers inflicting heavy punishment on retreating Axis columns along the Tripoli road. The British Eighth Army advances west of El Agheila while Allied daylight and night raids disrupt Rommel's retreat, causing traffic jams and vehicle dispersion under heavy ground fire.
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Cairo
United States
Anmels
Eighth Army
el Agheila
Martin Baltimorss
Mitchels
Rommel
United States Army
Allied forces push westward as Rommel retreat accelerates
British headquarters reported Allied fighters strafed retreating Axis troops as far as Zauta En Nafila beyond El Agheila. British vanguards advanced near Zauta En Nafila with the pursuit continuing. Rommel’s forces were said to be hastening their retreat while Allied columns neared Marble Arch airfield.
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Rommel
Zauta En Nafila
Bheila
E Agheila
London
Zauta En Nofilia
Zauta En
el Agheila
Marble Arch Airfield
Farm Public Auction Notice In Virginia December 1942
Health failing prompts sale of a 100 acre Virginia farm on Route 50 two miles south of Winchester. The property includes a good house electricity buildings a well and productive cultivation. Possession is granted February 15 1943 with terms 40 percent cash and balance due in 1 and 2 years with interest from the sale date. Virgil R. F. is the listed seller.
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Winchester
Virgil R. F
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