Norfolk County Law Enforcers Face Investigation
A House of Delegates committee of three chosen by Speaker Thomas B. Stanley will investigate the law enforcement and jail conditions in Norfolk County. The panel will report findings and recommendations to remedy the deplorable state and jail inefficiencies as soon as practicable.
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Thomas B. Stanley
House
Norfolk County
Board of Corrections
Commissioner of ‘Corrections
H of
House of Delegates
Answers to the Daily Quiz 1944 Page Four
Correct quiz responses list, including November 1944 and names such as Oliver Cromwell, Corsica, Beethoven, Bach, and William Caxton. Foreign places referenced include Eastern and Central time zones and Pacific, Russia. Also noted are Henrik Ibsen and Brazil.
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Oliver Cromwell
Corsica
Beethoven
Bach
Eastern
Central
Mountain
D. Pacific
Russia
William Caxton
Brazil
Henrik Ibsen
Ration Calendar Details by Goods and Dates
The notice lists ration validity for meats fats and other staples. It covers Meats Fats and Foods stamps, sugar, shoes, gasoline, fuel oil, and period-based coupon validity across regions with end dates through 1945. It specifies book numbers, stamp counts, and area variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Rocky Mountains
Middle West
East
Arctic winter uniforms reshape Italy front line wear
Hal Boyle reports on the 5th Army front noting soldiers favor heavy Arctic outfits designed for ski troops. The gear includes wool garments, mittens, hooded parka, and knee high socks to endure the frost as artillery roars through the Cassino corridor toward Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Frank Hedley
Leonia
N. J
Palm Beach
Summerville
Mass
Clarke Board Adopts Budget For 1944 45
Clarke County Supervisors tentatively adopt the FY 1944 45 budget for both general county and school purposes. The total levy is 1.38 per 100 of assessed valuation with 1.01 for schools and 0.34 for general county expenses plus 0.03 debt service. A final adoption hearing is set for April.
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Clarke Board of Supervisors
Ding
Clarke County
General County
Commissioner of Revenue
Guild Social Hour Aided by Church Leaders
The Women’s Guild of Centenary Reformed Church held a successful social hour last night under President Mrs. Magdalene Fansier. Engaging talks were delivered by Mrs. Guy Benchoff, Mrs. J. Frank Bucher, and Mrs. W. E. Brundick, wife of the overseas Army Chaplain Lt. Col. William E. Brundick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild of
Centenary Reformed Church
Magdalene Fansier
Uild
Guy Benchoff
Synodical Guild
J. Frank Bucher
China
W. E. Brundick
William E. Brundick
Cars Collide Near Bus Terminal on Braddock Street
A minor crash occurred this morning in front of the Bus Terminal on Braddock Street involving a 1937 Plymouth driven by Mary Elizabeth Abrell of Fernstown and a 1941 Dodge driven by Edwin B. Whiteside of 606 W Cork Street. Estimated damage was $10 to $20 per vehicle. No injuries or arrests reported.
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Braddock Street
Mary Elizabeth Abrell
Fernstown
Edwin B. Whiteside
Cork Street
Nettuno Beach Situation Raises Capital Alarm Over Italy
Washington observers say Nettuno beachhead in Italy faces a savage German counter attack but will likely weather the storm. Supply constraints from Anzio and Nettuno necessitate a consolidated beach head before rapid inland thrusts, with Allied forces preferring careful preparation over bold leaps toward Rome.
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Frye
Washington
Nettuno
Italy
Merc
Anzio
Appian Way
Casilini Way
Alles
Rome
Special Inducement To Buy Bonds In Rushville
Sales of $1,000 war bonds are popular in rushville. Tavern keeper Sam Hinn offers each purchaser a quart of whiskey until Feb 15 or while whiskey lasts.
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Rushville
State’ War Finance Committee
Sam Hinn
Kwajalein Feat Called Perfectly Executed By Allies
British observer Commander Anthony Kimmins, veteran of Africa and Sicily, praises the Kwajalein Atoll assault as the most perfectly coordinated air and sea bombardment. He credits the tactic with denying the Japanese a chance to defend the island and expands the idea of island hopping as a broad, oceanic victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hipple
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Anthony Kimmins
United States
Kwajalein Atoll
Marshalls
Kwajalein
Kimmins
Marshall Atolls
Magazines Books and Games Sought For USO Drive
Local USO drive seeks magazines books and games to aid servicemen. Call 5106 or 5702 to donate materials and support troop morale through reading and entertainment. Volunteers organize collection at central drop points this week.
Resolve Now To Do Your Full Duty In 1944
A wartime exhortation urges citizens to fulfill their civic and home front duties in 1944. The message emphasizes personal sacrifice, support for the war effort, and adherence to national goals as the year begins.
Italian Merchant Ships Released in Spanish Ports
Six of seven Italian merchant ships in Spanish ports have been released and three have sailed. The seventh remains held due to ownership disputes. Negotiations continue for seven more ships in the Balearic islands. Warships are negotiating separately. none has been released.
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London
Balearic Islands
Army Navy V-12 Tests Set For March 15 In Middletown
The third Army Navy College Qualifying Test for the Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy College V-12 will be given nationwide on Wednesday March 15 at 9:00 a m at the Middletown school. A general information leaflet with an admission form is available at the Middletown School.
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Navy College
Middletown
H. Denis Hoover
Army and Navy offer Aptitude Test for high school graduates
Ages 17 and 21 inclusive who are high school graduates or will graduate by July 1 1944 may apply. Notify Mr Hoover immediately to order test supplies. The exam is shared by Army and Navy candidates and assesses general knowledge for college training. Test does not obligate enlistment. service preference chosen at test time. Army Specialized Training Program funds college level academic work to train technicians. Navy College enables government funded study with potential officer commission.
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No Man's Land
Graham Hovey
International News Sevice
Dave Strand
The
Chicago Tribune
John McTigue
Blue Network
United Nations Radio
Boy Scouts
Hoover
Army
Navy
Navy College
Stop Sign Violation Case In Civil Court
Judge John W. Rice disposed of the case this morning finding Austin Bell Crawford of 4125 Kent Street guilty of failing to stop at a stop sign. Fined $15 plus $4 costs.
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John W. Rice
Austin Bell Crawford
Kent Street
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Norfolk
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
Cassino
Clarke Board
F. M. Yellett
E. Blackburn Moore
League of Virginia
Coca-Cola
Winchester
Cocoa-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
DIAL
E. Harbaugh
Mer
Valley Avenue
Nettuno Beach
Frederick County
Army-Navy
Joss
Civil & Police Court
Chance
S. Lowuoun St
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