Farm Workers To Be Reclassified In WW II Draft
Washington reports drastic changes to draft deferments for farm workers as 1.7 million in Class 2-C and 3-C face review. Deferments will be canceled unless individuals meet annual war unit production goals, measured by farm work units such as 16 cows or other specified outputs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Actio
Selective Service
Tydings
Selective Service Act
World At War Highlights from The Associated Press
Italy faces heavy German assault near Rome as Allies hold lines in the front. Soviet forces push toward Pskov and Estonian border, seizing Samalva and crossing into Estonia. Helsinki endures a nine hour air raid as Russia presses for Finnish withdrawal. U S bombers raid outer Japanese defenses in the Bismarck area and other targets. Green Islands gains tighten and Indian troops guard against encirclement in Mayu mountains.
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Associated Press
Italy
Rome
Casco
Pacific
U.S
Bismarck Archipelago
Ponape
Green Islands
Virginia Senators Seek 300 000 for Alcoholism Treatment
The Virginia State Senate Finance Committee was urged to provide 300000 to begin a program addressing alcoholism. Senator Morton G Goode proposed a treatment institution in Petersburg with 100000 for remodeling and 100000 annually. W Gwaltney and Dr J Blalock cited rising alcohol related admissions and broader needs.
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Richmond
State Senate Finance Committee
Virginia
Morton G. Goode
State Hospital
Goode
Petersburg
Hugh Rudd
ABC
Rudd
W. Gwaltney
State Hospital Board
United States
California
Gwaltney
Joseph Blalock
Southwestern State Hospital
Meeting Postponed for Junior V. P. F. Corps Drill
The Junior V. P. F. Corps drill is moved to Sunday at 2 30 pm because the armory is occupied by a U S soldiers detail. State Guard Troops Company 115 will assemble at 7 30 pm tomorrow in green uniforms. New members may report then.
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V. P. F. Corps
U. S
State Guard
Company 115
State Guard Troops
Still Far Apart On Service Vote
Washington February 17 Senate and House conferees failed to bridge gaps in a service vote bill at their first meeting. Leaders indicated talks were friendly but unproductive and that agreement remains distant as discussions continue.
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Washington
Senate
House
OPA Sets Changeover for Food Stamp Tokens
The OPA outlines a phased changeover with tokens and stamps for processed foods. Two sets of stamps and blue stamps A8 B8 C8 D8 with 10-point value will run Feb 27 through May 20. Tokens valid through March 20 carry 8 5 2 and 1 point values.
William B Singer Dies In Norway
William B Singer died in Norway around Christmas after being trapped with his wife as German forces invaded. He was the son in law of Dr and Mrs Stuart of Winchester and was married to Miss Anne Brugh of Hagerstown. No word reached them for over a year until the confirmation of his death.
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Nordsjord
Norway
Co. Stuart
Winchester
Pavies
Mary Stuart
Singer
Anne Brugh
Hagerstown
No Permit Needed To Slaughter Hogs
The county AAA office states that until March 17 1944 any farmer may slaughter hogs owned by him without a license or permit and sell pork to non residents while collecting ration points. The rule applies only to hogs and not to beef calves or sheep.
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AAA
Square Dance with Woody Carlisle Feb 17
A square dance featuring Woody Carlisle is announced for Thursday February 17 from 9 p m to late night. The notice provides event timing details and invites community dancers to join the square dance event.
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Woody Carlisle
York Inn Announces Evening Hours Change
The York Inn says it will open every night except Mondays confirming a revised schedule.
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York Inn
Used appliances wanted by Ed Molen store
Ed Molen Electrical Appliance Store seeks used electric appliances for top cash payment. Located at 15 S. Loudoun, phone 5702. Advertisement appears dated February 15, 1910.
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Ed Moleen
S. Loudoun
Arrests In Three Counties Tied To Sugar Thefts
A waitress report and police work across Rappahannock Culpeper Warren and Frederick counties led to multiple arrests in a sugar theft ring tied to the National Fruit Product Company. Suspects include Arthur Gaither Carl Baker John Reid Fincham George Mitch ell Fincham and George Leonard Clark. Additional arrests connected to the case include Claude Windle Clyde Strinafellow William Clark and Carl Renner as investigators recovered sugar and seized a shotgun.
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National Fruit Product Company
Arthur Gaither
North Cameron Street
Carl Baker
Sulphur Spring Road
Frederick County
John Reid Fincham
Claude Windle
Shenandoah County
Zen
Culpeper
Clyde Strinafellow
William Clark
National Fruit Company
Star
Rappahannock
Warren
Frederick
Arest
George Mitchell Fincham
George Leonard Clark
Loudoun Street Road
Renner
Carl
Tony” Renner
Shawnee
Raritan Arsenal Triples Output Under Large Monthly Load
The Raritan Arsenal expanded to handle a 90 million pound monthly load with an emergency stated for at least 30 days. No detailed comment on specific dates or overseas shipments and destinations. The depot ships all types of ordnance from bullets to tanks.
Eisenhower Praises Enlisted Men In Britain Tour
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told American troops in Britain that if they fight as well as their training, God help the Nazis. He praised the troops for good spirit and intensive training ahead of the invasion.
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London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Britain
Eisenhower
OWI Chief Seeks Quicker News From Anzio Dispatches
Director Elmer Davis of the Office of War Information said he would press the Army today to reverse the stoppage on direct filing of press dispatches from Anzio Italy. He argued full and rapid news is due to the public while preserving military security and noted Eisenhower had previously raised the issue with allied authorities.
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Washington
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Army
Anzio
Italy
Davis
OWI
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Brendan Bracken
Nurses and Soldiers Escape Nazi Territory to Reach Safety
A 60 day trek ends as a British launch carries 13 American nurses and soldiers to safety at a base in Italy. They crash landed in Albania last November after a storm and fighter attack, endured a Balkan blizzard, and a 26 hour march to a seacoast rendezvous. Three nurses were briefly separated during the escape to avoid German pursuit.
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A. U. S. Atr
Italy
Albania
Eee
Fresh Rappahannock Oysters in Kent Street Ad
Adam Ritter offers Fresh Rappahannock oysters at 315 North Kent, contact phone 4956 for sales and pickup details.
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Rappahannock
Adam Ritter
N. Kent
Bingo at Sarah Zane Hall on Feb 17
The event at Sarah Zane Hall features a Thursday February 17 bingo session at 8 30 p m with a $150 door prize and additional prizes for attendees.
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Sarah Zane Hall
Final Clearance on Winter Coats at Lovett's Shop
Lovett's Shoe & Dress Shop advertises all winter coats on final clearance with the note all sales are final. The ad is dated February 16 and appears in the shop’s promotional section.
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Lovett’s Shoe & Dress Shop
Russians Reach 12 Miles From Pskov As War Increases
London dispatch reports Ankara radio claim Russian Army reached 12 miles from Pskov. Moscow said Red Army advanced on Pskov from two directions with dramatic moves near Lake Peipus and Samolva. German counterattacks around Gdov and Luga reported as Soviets press toward key rail lines and roads.
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London
Ankara
Pskov
Moscow
Red
Lake Peipus
Samolva
Pskov-Riga
Alltold
Red Star
Gdov
Lake Peipuse
Luga
Red Army
Zhenigorodka
West Coast lawmakers weigh changes to wartime renunciation bill
Congressmen debated amending a pending immigration bill to allow wartime renunciation of citizenship by Japanese Americans who had shown loyalty shifts. Rep. Bes called the measure legal opium, arguing it would only apply to renunciations after the law.
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Washington
Immigration Committee
United States
Japan
Bbes
R-Cab
Russian Planes Stage Another Job At Helsinki
Helsinki reports say a second Russian air raid hit the Finnish capital last night with about 100 planes involved. The attack killed twelve and caused widespread damage across many areas, as rumors of talks with Moscow circulated amid uncertain peace prospects.
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Helsinki
Stockholm
Finland
Moscow
Price Of Fruits In Effect Early
In Roanoke Virginia on February 17 Geoffrey Baker of the OPA announced plans to extend price ceilings to all orchard and truck produce. New fruit regulations are expected the week of March 6 following regional meetings with growers.
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Roanoke
Geoffrey Baker
Washington
Food Price Division
OPA
Baker
Allied Bombers Clash With Axis In Italian Beachhead Battle
Allied and German forces clash on the Cassino front as air and ground fighting intensifies. Some 130 enemy sorties hit targets while Allied air forces shoot down nine attackers and bombard Abbey Hill, Monte Cassino ruins, and surrounding rail yards.
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Ave
Rome
Cassino
Mont Cassino
Abbey Hill
Carroceto
Aprilia
Harold Alexander
Allied
Italy
Highway 6
Albaneta Ridge
Monte Cassino
Francavilla
Orion
At ar Shop All Sales Final
The item note states all sales final and includes a date fragment 2-16-16-2t. The readable text suggests a retail or sale disclaimer or label without further context.
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Peipus
Estonia
Dneswet Bend
Burma
Mayu
Senate Finance Group
H. C. Henry
Blacksburg
Board of Visitors
Sepphtee
William B. Singer
Raritan Arsenal
Hal Boyle
Bulletin
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