Last Conference Crunch Shapes Soldier Vote Battle
Conferees from the Senate and House wrestle over a war ballot plan with three Green Hatch and Austin among the supporters, while Worley Bonner Rankin Compte and Ellsworth back state handling. A final conference must reconcile federal versus states rights on armed forces voting after two weeks of Senate debate.
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Early Morning Crash Sends Winchester Man to Hospital
John Lee of Woodstock Lane Winchester was hospitalized after a morning crash on Berryville Avenue. He drove a 1937 Chevrolet Coach into a 1939 Ford owned by Carl Shobe of Laurel Dale West Virginia and struck a stone wall before tipping into a yard. Lee suffered chest injuries and was reported resting comfortably with x ray results pending.
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Woodstock Lane
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Berryville Avenue
Lee
Carl Shobe
Laureldale
W. Va
German Aircraft Center Attacked in Longest European Raid
The Mosquito night raid hit railway installations at Tergniet France inland 100 miles, the eighth raid this month. Clear cold weather and Channel gale described. Allied planes flew about 1,000 sorties over France with minimal loss. one British plane lost. Over 200 American Marauders joined the raids, two enemy planes destroyed.
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Air Ministry
Ration Calendar Updates Through Early 1945
The notice lists wartime ration details across categories. Meats fats and processed foods stamps dates extend to February and March 1945. Gasoline and fuel oil coupons vary by region with several periods and gallon limits.
Resolve Now to Do Your Full Duty in 1944
A wartime urging message calls on citizens to fulfill duties in 1944, emphasizing loyalty to the nation and persistent sacrifice. The directive highlights unity, home front contributions, and readiness for ongoing mobilization during the war effort.
Berryville Girls Fall to Charles Town 29
Berryville girls basketball lost to Charles Town on the West Virginia floor Tuesday night, final score 29. Charles Town controlled the game with strong defense and key baskets in the fourth period. Berryville tried to rally but the deficit proved too large to overcome.
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Charles ‘Town High School
Senate approves finance and local measures curtailing unaffordable loans
The Virginia Senate advances finance bills including a rate cap for small loans at 150 dollars or less with two percent on balances over 150 up to 300. A hall hearing on a soldier voting bill is set for 3:30 today. The House honors budget work, passes eight bills, and prepares a reduced state share from liquor profits.
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Front Royal
Daughtrey House
Edward Breeden
Norfolk
Weaver
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Francis S. Chase
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Robert F. Baldwin
C. C. Louderback
Appropriations Committee
House
Norris
Navy official hails Marshall and Kwajalein campaigns
Forrestal praised the Kwajalein landing and the Marshall Islands offensive as spectacularly successful. He credited meticulous planning and overwhelming power, and stressed that no single operation would win the war while noting similar planning in the Southwest Pacific.
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William J Carter
Navy Bureau of Supplies
Forrestal
Kwajalein
Marshalls
Southwest Pacific
Funeral rites for prominent New Jersey resident held
Services were conducted at Guil Fields Church in Millwood with Rev. Mr. Laws officiating. Rites in Newark linked to Masonic Order Elks VFW and American Legion post activities. The deceased, a well regarded New Jersey citizen, was interred at Old Chapel after burial at home.
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Sarah Tyler
George Potter
Alice Marlowe
Orange
N. J
Daniel Romane
Nashville
New Jersey
Dancy Funeral Home
Newark
Masonic Order
the Elks
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Guy Emmett Post
American Legion
Old Chapel
Disciples of Christ Meet Friday in Woodstock Virginia
Delegates from West Cork Street Church of Christ will attend the Disciple's Union meeting of Valley churches in Woodstock. Sessions open at 5 pm with the District Evangelizing Board. a 6 to 7 pm dinner includes a round table discussion. Several conferences follow led by named leaders. Dr. John A. Tate to address at 8 pm. Dudley of Winchester to give the benediction.
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Young Peoples’ Conference
C. T. Harness
Wormien
Richmond
John.a. Tate
Disciples of Christ
Conference of Men
General Assembly
Dr. Tate
Spread of Scarlet Fever Reported
Washington reports 720 scarlet fever victims with 37 new cases. outbreak described as mild with no deaths or deafness so far. Officials say this is a national wave, with the Public Health Service predicting a national peak in March following the 1935 era’s higher fatality rate.
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Health Department
United States Public Health Service
Greatest Weight War Update From Pacific Front
Patterson reported American casualties in the 5th Army totaling 3,707 killed 16 510 wounded and 5 448 missing. He credited heavy naval bombardment for Kwajalein victory with about 60 percent of Japanese deaths occurring before landings. 7th Division losses were 157 killed 712 wounded and 17 missing during Kwajalein Island assault.
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Pacific
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Kwajalein Island
Germans Press Near Cassino amid Heavy Allied Bombardment
Allied forces fought to clear German positions around Cassino as Americans pounded pillboxes within 75 yards of the ancient monastery used for observers. German counterattacks along Mount Cassino and Mt Ornito were repulsed, with British forces gaining on the Garigliano front. Allied air forces conducted about 400 sorties, sinking one enemy plane and losing three aircraft.
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Italy
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Nice
Anzio
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Porto San Stefano
Physical Standards To Be Lowered In Draft Change
ROANOKE Virginia February 10 Colonel Mills F Neal state director of Selective Service announced that physical standards for induction will be lowered within four to six weeks. He said many who are now classified 4 F will enter the armed forces as the draft boards adopt a new set of criteria. Neal predicted the services will reach peak personnel strength by July 1 with about 1 400 000 men to be drafted in the interim.
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Roanoke
Mills F. Neal
Selective Service
Neal
White Hall Grange Votes Add-On for Kitchen Facility
White Hall Grange held its monthly meeting with regular members present. Officers were elected and I. Fred Stine discussed farming problems. Stimpson spoke on soil erosion conservation. An addition will be built onto the hall to serve as a kitchen for the agriculture group, with work starting immediately.
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White Hall
I. Fred Stine
Mr. Stimpson
Red Cross Ship Bombing Mistake
Stockholm newspaper commentary on German claims that British planes bombed the Swedish Red Cross ship Wikline the Aegean. It suggests the attack was a mistake as the British oppose targeting Red Cross ships and are aiding Greece’s relief. The Berlin radio had claimed the ship was bombed near Chios during a mercy mission.
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Stockholms Tidningen
Red Cross
Wikline
Aegean
Britain
Berlin
Chios
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz printed on the peg to raise the separation between England and France. The quiz lists: 1 raise, 2 cloth, 3 false, 4 Nathaniel Hawthorne, 5 false War Department housed there, 6 $20 500, 7 false, 8 Nor wants that little long, 9 yes, 10 Rome.
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England
France
Nathaniel
Hawthorne
War Department
Rome
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