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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1944
Page
5
The discussion centers on a tax bill with proposed exemptions for natural gas pipelines and special treatment for timber as a crop. Critics claim the measures favor corporations and bondholders, potentially shielding windfall profits and expanding depletion allowances amid a broader corporate loophole critique.
Allied air force led by Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz struck western Germany with about 8,000 tons of bombs in 66 days. Bombers reported heavy losses with 15 planes missing. Targets included Brunswick Hannover Lingen and airfields at Bramsche Vechtenbruck and other sites near the Netherlands border. The Bern Plant which supplied 30 percent of the Nazi twin engined fighters was knocked out delaying repairs by months.
Forrestal and Admiral Nimitz warned that despite successes seven fleet tankers and eight noncombatant vessels lost, urging steadiness in production and caution in assuming quick victory. They compared Japanese strategy to Port Arthur and Pearl Harbor attacks and warned against fleet overextension.
Churchill outlines a major Allied push and ongoing combats in 1943 1944. He cites Allied losses and Italian, Yugoslav, and Soviet fronts while stressing urgency of Mediterranean transport and Russia coordination. He defends aid to Poles and emphasizes wartime unity with the Russians.
The Star offers complete coverage of local and national events with ongoing updates on major world news. Find timely reports, in-depth analysis, and continuous reporting from City Desk and national correspondents.
Crossword clue list begins with Armed conflicts and ends with a numeral. Includes 22 clues with partial answers and a final entry 1. Clues reference common crossword terms such as triangular piece of glass and fragrant wood from East Indies.
Allied forces broke German resistance and gained control of the Ote rail yards and Imperia docks. A German air torpedo force attacked Anzio but was repelled by American patrol craft. one E boat exploded and another was driven ashore. The beachhead remained about 100 square miles in Allied hands as fighting paused. A British Eighth Army unit marooned in snow was rescued after supplies dwindled. weather hindered delivery, but ski and mule parties forged through. Allied air power persisted with about 500 sorties, while Germans flew around 60 over the beachhead.
Funeral services for William B. Wagner, Winchester citizen killed in an accident, will be at the Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Ronald Wilson and the Rev. Joseph Ducknall will officiate, with Masonic rites at Mount Hebron. Surviving is his wife formerly Mary Seal. Pallbearers include Zirkle Williams C L Orndorff M B Clowe Claude M Grim R B Slonaker Leo T Anderson and Percy Miller.
Mason Sna reports about 2000 received locally toward the city quota while Mrs. Alfred Wright says county sales exceed the quota with 684.18 received. Mrs. Snapp notes more seals sold than the provisions and praises the public response and the colored committee for their work. Parks Robinson also thanks the committee for their excellent effort.
A proposal outlines local study units in communities formed by a legislator, an elected official, a local board member, and a district citizen. An overarching commission would collect local reports and submit a full report to the General Assembly along with fiduciary account recodification studies.
Democratic leaders denounce the veto as President Roosevelt confronts Congress. Speakers call the president’s proposal illogical while Republicans label the move inflationary. The House, silent at first, laughs over timber tax provisions as it prepares to vote Thursday on the override.
Lt Steward P Cline Jr 23 grandson of W E Oates Gore Va was killed in action January 31 while piloting a Liberator bomber over Latin America. He had been missing in action earlier and his body was recovered. He toured overseas 15 months and earned the air medal with three oak leaf clusters. He leaves his mother Elsie Oates Cline of Hagerstown Md sisters Imogene and Louise, father Steward P Cline Martinsburg W Va grandfather William E Oates Gore Va grandmother Mrs Steward S Cline Hagerstown and Mrs Andrew Clinton of Dallas Texas.
Elliott Ritchie of 16 West Clifford Street is jailed on smuggling tools to aid an escape from county jail. His wife Virginia Ritchie is held on aiding a prisoner to escape. The case involves alleged forgery and intent to defraud. Ritchie had prior probation.
Funeral services for J H Nesselrodt are planned for tomorrow. Family and local officials will attend the ceremony at the church, with the date and time announced in the notice.
The court of Trial Justice W. E. Edwards disposed of five cases. Dorothy J. Locke of 105 Morgan Street faced failure to obey a highway stop sign with $5 and $4.25 costs. Edward G. Golighty of Opequon Virginia faced failure to stop before entering a highway with $5 and $4.25 costs. Robert K. Judy of Middletown Virginia faced reckless driving with 15 dollars and $5.25 costs. Harry Richard Everson of Fairmont West Virginia faced reckless driving with $15 and $5.25 costs. Harry M. Reeser of Camp Hill Pennsylvania faced speeding with $5 and $5.25 costs.
German air raiders struck London early today dropping bombs at several points in the capital area. The attack was described as small in force with only minor activity parts of south and southeast London. The warning came after earlier raids Friday and the prior night that caused widespread damage.
An appraisement of the personal property of Lea Raymond Sires, Baltimore News-Post circulation representative who died of a sudden heart attack, was recorded in Corporation Court. The total appraised value is $1,697.13 by Eugene R. Branch H. W. Copenhaver and James C. Hughes.
An estate appraisal for Laura W Hodgson, deceased, lists the total value as reported by appraisers Donald Mc Padden J S Grant Richard B Joe ip and B M Sullivan. The exact total is not provided in the available text.
Two warrants were sworn out by county officers after a collision on Stephens City Main Street around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. W Lomax Parker mayor’s sedan was forced off the street. William T Mauck and Margaret Deavers faced charges including reckless driving and operating without a license.
Finnish news agency reports Russian airmen raided over Finland in a sequence of souier attacks on Helsinki. The Stockholm paper Dag eanwh reported peace but later retracted the story without explanation.
The Evening Star presents a roundup of local sports including basketball scores, standout performances, and upcoming games. Coaches and players from area teams are quoted on recent results and season outlooks.
Local markets listed daily are provided as correct at publication. The Star disclaims responsibility for typographical errors and unintended mistakes in the market notices.
Baltimore February market notes show apples unchanged and poultry receipts moderate with firm prices for fancy lots. Livestock bids steady with cattle, calves, hogs and sheep trading near Monday levels. Chicago bids indicate mixed movement across weights and ample supplies yet demand varies by class.
Wendell B. Goode was re elected president of the Winchester Golf Club at a directors meeting last night. Edwin C. Baker was named vice president, Mrs. Gladys Olinger secretary treasurer, and Otis Sargeant joined the board. The golf season will begin March 15 weather permitting. Regular programs and activities will proceed as in past years.
The court notes recent appraisements for Edwin B Sartelle deceased totaling 25795.24 with appraisers Claude M Grime B Bushnell and John I Sloat. Emma Sartelle deceased total 406.30 with appraisers Claude M George B Bushnell and John I Sloat. Sue Kline deceased total 226.44 with appraisers John I Sloat Harold R Edwards and G G er.
Round Hill 4 H Club held its regular meeting with Miss Mc Niel presenting a talk about the American Youth Foundation Camp in Michigan. The Frederick County 4 H council discussed sending a delegate and reports covered Safe Stairways, Wartime Shortages, Sewing on Buttons, Caring for Utensils before Milking, and Fattening Pigs, with Mary Gay Marker reporting on club bond sales and a letter from Mr Quick, former assistant county agent now serving in India.
Leslie Golliday son of Mr and Mrs C L Golliday of Stephens City has accepted a position with the local radio station starting Monday. He previously worked at a York Pennsylvania station for several years and his wife a York native will join him here later this week.
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