Red Offensive Advances Toward Donbass Resources
Russian middle Don offensive pushes toward the Donets Basin's coal iron and hydro power regions. German losses mount with 28,000 killed and 13,500 prisoners since the drive began, while Soviet accounts claim air and ground gains around Stalingrad and new villages recaptured.
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Moscow
Red Army
Don
Ukraine
Donets
Hitler
Don Cossack
Don-Volga
Stalingrad
Rostov
Boviet
Pvt Wolford Dies of Injuries in Alaska
Gene Wolford of Keyster West Virginia died November 29 from injuries sustained in an accident while on active duty with an engineer combat unit in Alaska. Details of the accident have not been received. The family was notified and the death was confirmed before December 18. He had visited Winchester several times and had many friends in this area.
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Gene Wolford
Keyster
Wa. Va
Alaska
Pvt. Wolford
Offi
Winchester
Winchester says packages reached heroic proportions
The report notes a claim by MA Winchester that a shipment of packages reached heroic proportions, highlighting the scale and potential impact on operations. It emphasizes the magnitude and references broader logistics implications.
O'Sullivan Rubber Company Wins Big Contracts
Bar! Bunting, president of the O'Sullivan Rubber Company, said the firm has contracts for half soles and heels totaling well over a half million dollars and will hire about 60 new workers. The deals include 500,000 pairs of heels and two million pairs of half soles for the United States Marine Corps, plus a naval aviation center contract on the Pacific coast. Civilian demand for repair parts is strong amid a 45 percent cut in new shoe production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar! Bunting
O’sullivan Rubber Company
United States Marine Corps
Naval Aviation Center
Pacific Coast
O'Sullivan Company
Barkley Urges Unity in War Policy for Postwar Peace
Senate Democratic Leader Barkley of Kentucky urged Congress to bury partisan differences and unite behind the war effort. He warned Republicans will gain clout with the January 6 session but said cooperation is essential to win the war and shape a just peace, with Americans first, not Democrats or Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
Norfolk Woman Records Cold Snap After Weekend Blizzard
Norfolk heated to 11 degrees at 7 am amid a Sunday blizzard that left about two inches of snow. Weather officials note the new December 21 low surpassing 1936, with strong coastal winds and visibility reduced by ice. temperatures plummet from 30 at 5 am Sunday to 11 by dawn.
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Norfolk
F. B. Whitney
Weather Bureau
Es Magne
Mercury
Man to join Army. sells new four piece bed room suite
A single man bound for military service will sell his new four piece bedroom suite for a very low price. Phone 5646. (12-19-1p-21)
Judge Alexander To Preside In Frederick Court
Judge J R H Alexander of the 26th Judicial Circuit is designated by Chief Justice Campbell to preside in a Frederick Circuit Court docket. He will hear cases including Alice McRae Ritter versus Ployd Ritter Betsy Shenk versus Farmers and Merchants National Bank Artemus Ward versus Turkey Knob Orchard Co In Re Mary D Toombs extrx Lena Gordon Pollock will. The designation lasts from December 16 until conclusion. The Corporation Court opens with Judge Harrison presiding for the 17th Circuit. motions and routine matters are addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. H. Alexander
26Th Judicial Circuit
Preston W. Campbell
Supreme Court of Appeals
Frederick
Harrison
Judge Alexander
Alice Jean McRae Ritter
Ployd
Vivian Ritter
Betsy Shenk
The
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Artemus Ward
Turkey Knob Orchard Co
Mary D. Toombs
Lena Gordon Pollock
Corporation Court
17Th Circuit
Stores Reverse Plans To Close On December 26
The Retail Merchants Association announced that bangrade one fee has moved to observe Saturday after Christmas as a holiday. Some chains will stay open due to agreements with suppliers and management may choose to keep parts of the day open.
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Retail Merchants Association
Bangrade
Older Men Must Apply For Discharges From Army
The Office of War Information reports men 38 years and older must apply to obtain honorable discharges to return to essential war industry and agriculture work. The War Manpower Commission and other civilian agencies cannot grant releases. discharges come from the Army if the man is unable to perform service but remains qualified to aid the national effort and a trained replacement is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of War Information
OWI
War Manpower Commission
Army
City And County Brevities Sledding Night Without Accidents
The Jail Hill area was roped off for youngsters to enjoy the first sledding of winter with no accidents reported. Snow melt measured 0.53 inches and yearly precipitation reached 49.4 inches, a potential regional record. Fourteen wild turkeys were shot in an hour near Marcus Adams farm two miles north of Hayfield. eight hunters shared prizes, with the largest bird weighing 24.34 pounds felled by Hunter Hoover.
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C. C. Mayes
Mayes Produce Company
Marcus Adams
Hayfield
Linden Ramey
Hugh Anderson
M. M. Adams
Hunter Hoover
E. W. Adams
Gainesboro
Frank
Walter) Anderson
Mayes
Sub Zero Snow Grips Virginia Valley and Sends Roads Creep
Heavy snow blanket from five to eight inches hits northwestern county areas. Temperatures plunge to three below in the city and six below at Whitacre. Main highways open but plows conserve blades. two inches of packed snow expected on roads. Snow removal prioritized on major routes. drifting conditions persist in the mountains near Winchester. Pulaski man injured in a coasting accident. Richmond records four above zero with 46 snow plows deployed across the city.
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Winches
Mercury
Whitacre
Virginia
F. M. Yellett
Highway Department
Winchester
Gaboro
John Waliner
Pulaski
Richmond
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Danville
Strasburg
Gore Advanced First Aid Class Graduates Fifteen
On December 8, fifteen members of Mrs. W. W. Beattie and Harry W. Seabrights Advanced First Aid class at Gore completed the course. Named graduates include Paul D. Beable Louise C Franks Alma Frye Alma Hahn Virginia Hook Evelyn V Keller Bryan Kerns Zeta B Quinn Rev M L Ragland Edith Seldon Margaret F Shook Mary Lou Steele Thelma Wisecarver and others.
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W. W. Beattie
Harry W. Seabright
Gore
Paul D. Beable
Russell Cooper
R. R. Cooper
Louise C. Franks
Alma Frye
Alma Hahn
Virginia Hook
Evelyn V. Keller
Bryan Kerns
Zeta B. Quinn
M. L. Ragland
Edith Seldon
Margaret F. Shook
Mary Lou Steele
Thelma Wisecarver
Jenkins Released From Hospital After Shooting
Samuel Jenkins about 60 was wounded by a shotgun blast early December 15 and released from Memorial hospital today. Commonwealth's Attorney Reardon said the investigation continues with a suspicion toward a suspect held by police. Relatives have arrived and are seeking legal counsel for the injured man's acquaintance. Court appearance date unknown.
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Samuel Jenkins
Memorial Hospital
Commonwealth
Reardon
Reikona
Polce
Jenkins
Duisburg Pounded by RAF Planes in Night Raid
The RAF and American B 17s struck Duisburg, a major Rhine Ruhr port, in clear night conditions. Firefighting and industrial targets were hit while German fighters attacked the daylight raid over France. The operation marked the 52nd Duisburg attack and the deepest daylight penetration by American bombers amid a resumed eight day lull.
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London
RAF
Germany
Duisberg
Rhine
Ruhr
France
Duisburg
Air Ministry
Low Countries
Romilly-Sur-Seine
Paris
Martinsburg Market Burns in $90,000 Fire Loss
A. & P. Supermarket at Burke and Spring streets in Martinsburg burned yesterday, causing about $90,000 in damage. Fire began in the stock room, with the building valued at $15,000 and stocks around $75,000. Firefighters fought from 6 AM to the afternoon, preventing spread to nearby properties. reopening plans depend on site and material availability due to wartime delays.
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the Star
Martinsburg
W. USA
Burke and
Spring Streets
War Workers Wanted for Immediate Employment
O'Sullivan Rubber Co seeks workers for immediate employment during wartime production. Apply at factory offices or dispatch centers as positions open across multiple shifts and departments.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Axis Chiefs Hold Conference On Strategic Moves
In Bern, Swiss officials say Hitler met with Italian Foreign Minister Count Ciano and aides to discuss Germany's aid to Italy in the Mediterranean. They cited heavy Russian front demands and Italian troops on the eastern front as central issues. Officials stressed no spectacular results were expected, implying defensive strategy discussions.
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Axis Chiefs
Bern
Switzerland
Adolf Hitler
Count Ciano
Germany
Italy
Mediterranean
Allied Tanks Break Japanese Pocket In New Guinea
Allied infantry and light American Stuart tanks aided by Australian troops struck the Buna mission pocket on the Papuan peninsula. The enemy commander Lieutenant General Horii was said killed in action as gains were reported in other sectors. The Cape Endaradere region fell to Australian shock troops and a general assault with tanks and artillery was under way against remaining forces.
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Australi
Buna Mission
New Guinea
Tomatore Horn
Cape Endandere
MacArthur
Stuarts
Papuan
Gona
Buna
Cape Endaradere
Cape Sanananda
Horii
Axis leaders meet for strategy while Allied North Africa questions loom
London dispatch reports Adolf Hitler summoning German and Italian generals and Pierre Laval to a weekend summit at Axis headquarters. The vague German release framed the gathering as a token of Axis resolve to pursue final victory, with North Africa Allied forces seen as the toughest issue discussed.
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London
Adolf Hitler
Pierre Laval
North Africa
Year’s Subscription to the Evening Star Offer
A gift idea for the New Year, a one year subscription to the Evening Star with a special gift card. Lowest subscription rates of the year now in effect. Call 3424 to arrange gift subscriptions.
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Evening Star
THE
Winchester Cold Storage Christmas Closure Notice
We will be closed from Thursday noon December 24 until 7 a m Monday December 28 for the Xmas holiday.
Bingo Night at Eagles Club
Play bingo every Monday at 8 p.m. at Eagles Club located at 211 N. Tandeue St. Prize is 30 dollars per game.
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The
Eagles
N. Tandeue St
Tripolitania May Be Given Up By Hitler
London dispatch says Allied aid boosts Tunisia push as German forces in North Africa reportedly move ships to French ports for a possible large convoy to hold Tunis and Bizerte. French troops, aided by American planes, recaptured Pichon near Sousse and advanced against German positions west of Kairouan amid counterattacks.
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Tripolitania
Hitler
London
Tunisia
Rome Mel
North
Tica
Madrid
London Daily Mail
Tunis
Bizerte
North Africa
Pichon
Sousse
Medjez-El-Bab
Germany
Kairouan
Ham
Gasoline rationing eases after motorless weekend
The eastern seaboard ends a non commercial gasoline ban under wartime rules. The BPA cuts B and C coupons to three gallons each while A coupons remain at three. Officials predict net savings of 25 000 barrels daily as Byrnes and Henderson review broader fuel oil impacts. Nelson warns that mobility will be restricted and travel by auto may face tougher limits.
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Washington
Seaboard
Office of Price Administration
Leon Henderson
James F. Byrnes
Henderson
Ickes
Joseph B. Eastman
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Murray
D-Mont
Senate
Small Business Committee
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