03 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1942
Page
1
Reports say a major Allied offensive is underway to counter the Japanese sweep with a direct attack on Singapore anticipated soon. The news comes as Allied commanders plan a coordinated push across Southeast Asia to halt advances and regain territory.
The War Department said two Japanese attempts to land troops on the west coast of the Batan Peninsula on February 2 were broken up with heavy enemy losses. MacArthur’s forces counter attacked on the right flank overrunning three lines of trenches and capturing equipment as American planes disrupted barges approaching under naval escort. Brig. Gen. Clinton A. Pierce was reported in connection with the action.
MA Winchester outlines municipal primary set for April 7 with four vacancies anticipated three in the First Ward and at least one in the Second Ward as incumbents retire. Six terms begin in September amid waning campaign interest with only one petition in circulation and war concerns cited as a partial cause.
Final clearance dresses in stock with prices and sizes 12 to 20 and 38 to 46 L. Hodgson notes sale period 10 to 11.
Washington February 3 Rep Joseph W Martin Jr Republican National Chairman said he will keep the post through the November elections to devote time to duties as minority leader He indicated the stay could sidetrack a rival bid for control of the party machinery Willkie associates looked for a successor but no link to Willkie was shown Edward J Flynn spoke on radio about Democratic leadership plans.
Jiggs the Boston terrier barked to wake Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Body in their Coeburn Virginia home as a fire broke out. The couple escaped through an upstairs window but Mr Body fell attempting a rescue, breaking a vertebra.
Police Commissioner C W Hollis told Mayor Anderson the department handled 1175 arrests in the year with most cases involving drunkenness traffic violations and disorderly conduct. He highlighted the Identification Bureau noting 90 percent of identifications were accurate.
A Budapest based issue of the Youth Economist reports Greeks roaming Athens streets nearly subsisting on weeds and grass. It notes severe bread shortages with rationing at three ounces daily in some cities and days with no bread at all.
Democratic party faces possible draft of Common Council candidates or canceling the April 7 primary as interest remains low. Only J Henkel Henry admitted candidacy, others like Earl Baker and R Frank Barr weigh options while Miller Streit declines. Ward by ward, no definite declarations are seen before the Friday filing deadline.
Clarke County School Board met in Berryville to announce plans for the Boyce school project. Bids will be sought this week and opened February 20 in Superintendent Robertson’s office. The board discussed the proposed annual budget over 135000 dollars and adjusting school hours for daylight saving or war time to fit bus schedules.
A brief note continues on page 2 detailing a contact aimed at Chinese affairs. The item hints at ongoing discussions and next steps in the diplomacy effort.
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey told a House committee that army entrance standards would be lowered as manpower needs grow, with many men having minor defects accepted for limited service by the hundred thousands. He warned against overreliance on abundance while maintaining production and noted deference for dependency excuses.
Moscow dispatches report Soviet air forces superiority with 17 Nazi planes destroyed in a week and long range bombers striking deep into German rear. Russian units press toward Smolensk as Germans send reinforcements to the southern front amid heavy losses.
The city waste disposal study by Alexander Potter Associates and a second firm for Virginia Woolen Co is not ready for council tonight. Definite headway is reported. Gover Cooper calls for steps to secure a suitable air raid alarm. Fire Chief Taylor Barr will attend as an observer. The prior fund request for a central fire alarm system did not reach a vote.
Australian Minister Francis M Forde says a large Allied movement is under way to counter Japan in the Far Pacific while Japanese dives bomb Singapore. A Chinese spokesman says Japan's losses in eight weeks force heavy manpower use with 10000 bodies arriving at Gatgon. Soerabaja and Java attacks continue as Wavell reports blows to the invasion fleet and U S warplanes sink transports off Balikpapan.
Bern Switzerland February 3 report says Germany again curtails civilian railway travel to free rolling stock for transporting supplies and arms to the eastern front. The move marks a second such restriction within three weeks as authorities reroute trains for war needs.
In a written message to start Northern Ireland's new Parliament session, King George VI praised the arrival of American troops in the British Isles as a demonstration of unity between Britain and the United States.
Berlin announces that Brazil Uruguay Paraguay Bolivia Ecuador and Peru have ruptured relations with the Reich over the Rio de Janeiro Conference decisions and U.S. influence.
New York Feb 3 major league clubs vote to boost the night game limit to 14 at each club home park with the Senators granted 21 night games under the new plan.
New Jersey Taxpayers Association and allied groups prepare to meet Senator Harry F. Byrd in Washington to discuss curbing non military government spending. A. R. Everson proposes boards to supervise expenditures similar to wartime rationing, with the session set for 11:30 a.m. at Byrd's offices.
The low last night stood about seven degrees above zero and was nine degrees above the winter low. A fire at 1319 South Loudoun, Leslie McCauley home, started in a china closet around 5:15 PM. Mrs. McCauley said Miss Anderson’s downstairs room helped prevent loss of life as children slept above. Stephens City family awaits news of John Carbaugh in the U S Navy visiting home after Pearl Harbor.
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