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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
16
Staunton's city council met in a special session to adopt an ordinance on blackouts as recommended by the League of Virginia Municipalities. Mayor George A. Cottrell called the meeting to order at noon with City Attorney leading the discussion.
Peyton Cochran read the ordinance as General Perry Miles chairs the Shenandoah Valley Regional Defense council. He praised its teeth and effectiveness, calling it better than the Washington civilian defense version. The mayor said it should go into effect only in an emergency, but must be ready.
Chicago readers learn six National Safety Council tips to ease holiday driving. Stay in line avoid squeezing through intersections on yellow, dim headlights at night, allow pedestrians to reach the curb, don't block crosswalks, and signal before turning.
Richmond reports the first November rise in unemployment claims since April, with 9 200 claimants up about 1 000 from October. Renewals of prior filings and fewer closures drive the uptick while placements decline 40 percent from October.
Frankie Conti of Haverhill outpoints Sid Lemco of Brooklyn in Burlington. Harry Matthews of Everett defeats Bob Reid of Emmett in a 10 round bout at 158 pounds.
By writ of fieri facias from the Corporation Court of Winchester the Valley Fruit & Candy Company, Incorporated, plaintiff, will sell 3 shares of common stock of the Valley Fruit & Candy Company at public auction in front of the County Court House on December 19 1941 at 10 a m cash terms. City Sergeant Taylor Barr conducts the sale.
The State Defense Council urged cities to ban fireworks and convert common spending to defense stamps. Acting coordinator J H Wise called for voluntary compliance to prevent fires and panic. New blackout orders from third corps area headquarters may affect further practices.
Wyse expected no difficulty obtaining authority for tests as local authorities considered necessary, even as a practice blackout to General McDonnell who would issue the order.
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