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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1941

Page

10

War News Reflects Manila Siege and Singapore Risk

As New Year nears, fighting stiffens in Manila with Allied forces pressed back toward the capital. British forecasts warn Singapore’s defense may dictate Philippine sacrifice. meanwhile Soviet troops seize Kerch, boosting Allied morale amid Pacific perils.

Manila MacArthur Far East Luzon Nippon Philippines London Japan

Walking Purchase land deal 1682 Penn Delaware Indians

In 1682 William Penn bought land from the Delaware Indians in what are now Bucks and Northampton counties Pennsylvania. He and a party of Indians began at Neshamining Creek mouth and walked for a day and a half claiming the distance was sufficient for his purposes and a deed was issued at that point. In 1737 after Penn's death a group of expert walkers extended the tract inland to about 70 miles.

William Penn Bucks Northhampton Pennsylvania Penn Neshaming Creek

Card of Thanks for Henry B. Pope

We thank friends for kindness during illness and death of Henry B. Pope. We appreciate the floral tribute and use of cars. His wife and children.

Henry B. Pope

Governments trains workers to answer phones by name

Washington reports that over 15000 new government workers are being taught to identify themselves by name rather than saying hello. The program uses microphone equipment and mirror phones to prove proper speaking into the line and aims to save phone time and materials for war work.

Washington Government Defense Office Miss Brown Uncle Sam

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