18 Dec 1945
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1945
Page
1
Local officials urge Winchester and Frederick county residents to buy more E Bonds as sales fall short of quotas. The drive targets 108 to 141 percent of goals across districts, with December 31 as the credit deadline.
Tokyo reports Yosuke Matsuoka doubted acceptance of the U S peace plan eight months before Pearl Harbor. Konoye memoirs quote Yamamoto on prospects of a prolonged war. Matsuoka warned the Emperor that U S entry would shift Japan toward Germany and Italy. Copies sent to prosecutor Keenan.
The Star reports via Associated Press that Pvt. J Charles Grim Jr of Winchester and Pfc William O Wingfield of Berryville were passengers aboard the U S Benjamin Goodhue and were scheduled to arrive in Boston yesterday December 17.
Senate inquiry heard that Japanese forces intercepted a December 6 1941 American broadcast with details on Pearl Harbor battleships cruisers and destroyers. The statement from a Japanese naval officer, via MacArthur’s Tokyo HQ, was entered into records after testimony by Vance Wilke.
Charles A. Lindbergh told an aero club audience he favors a world organization backed by military strength. He warned against anarchy and said aviation and the atomic bomb make world organization necessary, though he fears the use of power. He spoke on the Wright Brothers anniversary, noting his past resignation from the Air Force reserve over policy disputes.
Edward B Marks aged 80 head of Edward B Marks Music Corporation died of pneumonia at Nassau Hospital New York. The firm published more than 20 000 songs over 50 years and introduced early works of Irving Berlin Jerome Kern and Sigmund Romberg. Marks composed such tunes as My Mother Was A Lady and The Little Lost Child.
The moon will be seen in eclipse in portions of the United States if weather allows tonight. Earth’s shadow begins at 7:30 p m EST and clears at 11:03 p m Totality runs from 8:40 p m to 10 p m with a dull coppery tint observers may see the moon through the outer shadow due to the atmospheric dimming.
A severe cold wave across the nation claimed at least 30 lives as Buffalo and surrounding areas faced a five day blizzard with up to 68 inches of snow. Overnight temperatures sank to 33 below zero in Montana and sub zero readings spread from the Midwest to the Northeast.
The city saw a lull in light snow as temperatures dipped to 15 degrees overnight and rose to 29 by midmorning. Dr. Walter Hough of Winchester Research Laboratory notes December has been colder than today with a record 14 below in memory. Snow is forecast for Virginia tonight and tomorrow while the Middl e Atlantic forecast calls for accumulating snow midweek, then clearing and colder conditions with highs five to ten degrees below normal.
Two American warships the aircraft carrier Wasp and the cruiser Augusta were damaged in a 70 mile per hour gale off the English coast. The Wasp headed to Southampton for temporary repairs after rain of the hangar deck. The Augusta returning from Le Havre suffered starboard and bulkhead damage and turned back to port. No casualties were reported.
Captain Charles B. McVay testified at his court martial that he did not order a zigzag course on the night the Indianapolis was lost, citing poor visibility and no moon. He said he believed the ship could be harmed by mines or torpedoes and described waking to explosions and assuming a planned attack.
Stalin returned to Moscow from a 68 day holiday four days before his 66th birthday and resumed duties as president of the Council of People's Commissars. The Big Three foreign ministers Byrnes Bevin prepared for a third session on world peace and atomic energy controls with cautious optimism.
Horace C. Browne was re-elected district chairman of the Shawnee District in Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts at the annual election meeting and scoutmasters cubmasters dinner at First Baptist Church. Other officers Hobson McGehee and E. B. Cooper were also re-elected, with Roy E. Potts leading the nominating committee. Reverend T. J. Hawkins spoke on Scouting and reconversion, stressing democratic living as essential to youth and citizens.
A morning blaze in Del Ray, Alexandria routed 14 families from their beds and caused about 250 000 dollars in damage. Firemen battled ice on gear as the fire consumed a large store and apartment building at 241 Mount Vernon Avenue and a two story bowling alley next door. The loss estimate was by Fire Chief James M. Dungan.
Potted plants and seasonal blooms featured with holiday schedule. The Flower Shop announces hours for the Xmas period including Saturday evening closing at 6 p m and closures on Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th for holidays. Pingley and Carper listed.
Local catalog ad lists presents for women misses and girls at Winchester and Front Royal shops. Describes gift items and price range for holiday shopping.
The Winchester Woolen Company announced a $3,000 check to the Winchester- Frederick County War Memorial Fund. The contribution does not reflect a per person allotment, though about 50 employees from the company served in World War II.
Washington lawmakers questioned Secretary Forrestal's proposal to turn over 222 surplus U S Navy ships to the Republic of China including six battleships four carriers and eleven cruisers amid concerns the move could affect U S security and influence Chiang Kai-shek in the Communist era.
A special meeting of all fruit growers in Frederick and neighboring counties is set for Thursday night at 7 30 in the County Court House. The session will discuss a proposed million dollar statewide advertising program for the fruit industry and will feature Lester Arnold Walker McClond and A H Teske. I Fred Stine notes marketing as a key issue and urges attendance. The meeting will also cover German Prisoners of War developments expected in the next 60 days.
Virginia Apple Storage will be closed all day Monday December 24 and Tuesday December 25 for the holiday. The notice marks the dates and days affected.
The CIO United Auto Workers rejected Ford Motor Company's offer of 15 cents an hour, saying the package is unacceptable. Ford tied the raise to 80,000 units monthly output and added a $5,0000 penalties for illegitimate strikes, with two-year duration and no automatic price ceiling boost.
Four members of the Jacques family die in a suburban Summit bungalow blaze in sub-zero weather. Parents escape by jumping from bedroom windows as firefighters pull two sisters and two brothers from the flames.
Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek returned triumphantly to Nanking from Peiping aboard their special plane Mei Ling. Thousands filled the old Ming airfield to greet the couple as they were cheered through the ancient city.
Square dance event at Shady Rest on Thursday evening December 20 with music by Hubert Ar mel.
The Riteway Cleaners will be closed Monday and Tuesday of next week, with services paused for two days. No other details are provided in the notice.
For sale completely rebuilt piano in a beautiful mahogany case with bench. Guaranteed perfect mechanical condition. Also a fine treadle Singer sewing machine fully guaranteed. Address 104 W Boslawangt ceu Paeimasans & cheese.
Premier Ibrahim Hakimi told parliament he would take strong measures against the insurgent group that seized Azerbaijan province. He denounced acts by a band of adventurers and warned he will not allow treacherous propaganda to destabilize Iran. The government charged that people of doubtful character terrorize residents and torment officials in the region.
Newark dispatch reports a Hudson and Manhattan Tube Train crash near the Passaic river lift bridge killing the motorman and injuring 69 passengers. The 7 car train, carrying about 1,000 homebound riders from New York, struck a raised span at 6:37 p.m. as signals reportedly functioned. Rescue teams freed victims after hours of cutting wreckage. two conductors and a Newark woman were among the trapped.
The Star welcomes Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester veterans who served their country and have received discharges resuming civilian life. Former residents are greeted as they rejoin the community and their fields of work.
The Star asks readers to help identify local men who have evolved their discharges and announces the reopening of the Amoco Pilling Station at Braddock and Pall Mall streets formerly run before military service. THURMAN HICKS.
Sanitary Laundry will be closed Monday and Tuesday December 24 and 25 for the holiday.
J W Grove Furniture Co offers 24 juvenile chairs at a special Sunday price for school rooms. Limited stock and quick delivery noted.
The Winchester cold site will be closed on December 24 and 25 per notice.
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