Barkley Resigns Senate Democratic Leader Amid Veto Clash
Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky resigns as Senate Democratic leader over President Roosevelt’s tax veto. He denounces the veto as an assault on Congress and urges an override. He set a conference for a successor and leaves with praise from many colleagues.
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Washington
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Roosevelt
Barkley
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Wallace
Murdock
Stalin Denounces German Efforts to Sow Discord
London dispatch reports Premier Stalin condemning German plans to sow discord in the anti-Hitler coalition. He praises the Red Army's advances, warns of Hitlerite Germany's collapse, and urges vigilance as Allies increase pressure. He notes Germany seeks to mobilize in the rear and seek separate peace efforts.
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London
Stalin
Red Army
Germany
Russia
Europe
Moscow
Soviet Monitor
German Attacks Thrown Back By American Force
London reports the Rome radio says German High Command halted operations south of Rome for now. No Allied confirmation. Anzio beachhead updates show German forces re-grouping for another attack.
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London
Rome
Reuters
Anzio
Veto Powers Used Frequently in U S History
Roosevelt has used the veto about 1750 times since the nation began with George Washington killing two acts on apportioning the House. 57 vetoes have been overridden. Roosevelt vetoed about 600 bills, seven overridden, with notable 1936 veto of private claims legislation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
George Washington
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Grant
Jefferson
Lincoln
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Three Injured in Martinsburg U S Route 11 Crash
Three local residents were hospitalized after an early morning crash on U S Route 11 near Martinsburg West Virginia. Miss Colleer Moore Charles Rogers and Berlyn Moore suffered facial cuts.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Here
Colleer Moore
Charles Rogers
Berlyn Moore
Miss Moore
Rogers
Earl Gordon Sheetz
Winchester
Sheetz
Separation For Murder Juries Can Be Allowed
The Virginia House of Delegates passed the Fitzpatrick bill to permit jury separation in capital cases with consent from state and defense. It also raises juror meal and lodging allowances and advances several seafood and tax provisions. The session moved to third reading on many bills as debate continues on school funding and budget amendments.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
Fitzpatrick House
Senate
Legislative Advisory Council
House
Crockett
Commision of Fisheries
Ccen
John B. Whealton
Wise
General Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
Army Takes Over Los Angeles Power Utility
President Roosevelt ordered the War Secretary to seize and run the strike crippled Los Angeles municipal water and power department. The ten day strike halted power to 125 000 homes and 160 war plants, with 2 500 of 5 700 workers striking for higher wages.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Stimson
Los Angeles
City Water and Power Department
E Bond Sales Creep Up On Quota
A total of 221 E Bonds with a maturity value of twelve thousand five hundred eighty one dollars and twenty five cents were sold on Monday and Tuesday bringing the city and county nearer the quota for this security. Total E Bond sales to date were two hundred fifty seven thousand fifty eight dollars and fifty cents compared to the three hundred forty thousand dollar quota. The committee urged citizens to purchase bonds this week to realize the Fourth War Loan Drive target.
Sam Donahue Leads Band At War Bond Dance
Sam Donahue led a Navy band at the War Bond Dance on George Washington Night at the Armory drawing about 250 couples. The orchestra featured Shaw's former members and served as a standout dance event. George Weldon of the Junior Board of Trade praised the dance committee and noted its financial success.
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Washington
Armory
Sam the
Donahue
U. S. Navy
Shaw
Apple Blossom
George Weldon
Junior Board of Trade
Bong Winners Named At War Bonds Dance
Winners of the war bonds raffle announced at the Elks Club dance were F. Grove White Jr of Stephens City and Dr Hugh Clark of Winchester, receiving $100 and $50 bonds respectively. VFW Post Commander W W Baker and American Legion Post Commander C P Schenck officiated.
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Elks Club
F. Grove White, Jr
Stephens City
Hugh Clark
Winchester
W. W. Baker
VFW
C. P. Schenck
American Legion Post
War Band Tour Appeals for UTAVE Enlistments in Winchester
The band from the Navy School of Music Washington returned from a South Pacific camp tour entertaining service men. At a Winchester dance last night attendees pledged to buy a War Band, with Wendell Baney stating an estimated fifteen to twenty thousand dollars donated and Harper making a brief PA appeal for UTAVE enlistments.
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Winchester
Navy School of Music
Washington
S. Pacific
Wendell Baney
War Finance Committee
Dolter
Harper
PA Everam
Allied Troops Repel Attacks West of Cisterna Near Anzio
Allied reports say American forces beat back two localized German assaults west of Cisterna as Kesselring shifts artillery and eyes a renewed push on the Anzio beachhead. Luftwaffe and ground fighting persist with heavy losses on both sides amid snowbound Cassino sector activity.
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Naples
Cisterna
Albert Kesselring
Anzio
Cassino Alll
Cassino
Fifth Army
Artis
Carroceto
Kesselring
114Th Jaeger (Rifle
Zagreb
Zara
Sibenik
Arielli
Casoli
Centenarian Mayo Sees Victory Ahead in War
Norfolk resident Theodore Norman Mayo, born in the Civil War era, turns 100 and expresses confidence that the United Nations will win the war. He follows Pacific theater progress and expects a second European front to hasten Fascism's end.
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Norfolk
Theodore Norman Mayo
Robert £. Lee
United Nations
Mayo
United States
Pacific
Europe
Germans Resume London Bombing
German raiders conducted a two directional assault on London with high explosives and incendiaries, causing casualties including at least 10 dead and fires in several districts. Ten enemy planes were destroyed as Canadair Intruder shot one down over France.
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London
France
Britain
High Wind Triggers Power Outage Across City
Strong gusts early in the morning caused a power failure in the southern area as several lines were torn down. Wires were downed near the residence of Mrs. J Howard Cather on S Washington Street and on Kent Street. Lights were out about forty minutes with trouble beginning at 7 10. Minor issues also reported in rural areas near Stephens City by Northern Virginia Power Company officials.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
J. Howard Cather
S. Washington Street
Kent Street
Stephens City
Chesa Potomac
Singer Sewing Machine Drophead Treddle for Sale
Drophead Singer sewing machine in A-1 condition offered for sacrifice at 45 dollars. Located at 104 West Boscawen. Contact for details and inspection.
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Singer Sewing Machine
Singer
W. Boscawen
World At War Highlights push on multiple fronts
Germans retreat toward Bug river and Carpathians after Krivoi Rog defeat while Soviet forces advance near Dno and Pskov. Stalin seeks separate peace with Hitler diplomats. Americans stop enemy attacks west of Cisterna as Germans shell the beachhead. Snow hinders Cassino, German bombers target factories, and Allied air offensive focuses on Rabaul. Allied gain in Burma and Arakan as Japanese territory shifts.
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Russia
Bug River
Carpanthian
Krivoi Rog
Dno
Pskov
Stalin
Hitler
Pacific
Rabaul
Burma
Arakan
Shady Rest Thursday Night Music by Woody Carlisle
A local event at Shady Rest features live music by Woody Carlisle on Thursday night drawing community attendees and fans of the guitarist.
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Shady Rest
Woody Carlisle
Bomber Battle Losses Are Being Reduced
London reports strong Allied bomber forces crossing the Channel during the day and American heavy bombers attacking Steyr in Austria as part of a four day campaign. The Eighth Air Force says bomber losses have fallen to 3.1 percent since 1942, with the February 1 to 22 period showing a 2.2 percent rate despite a busier month in Europe.
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London
English Channel
Austria
Naples
Steyr
Germany
Britain
Italy
Eighth Air Force
Europe
Allied Bombers Strike Germany In Record Assault
In coordinated strikes from Britain and Italy, Allied aircraft crippled German output by targeting Junkers 88 plants, airframe facilities, and Nesserschmitt factories. News release notes 310 enemy fighters down and 61 bombers lost, with 41 Britons failing to return.
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London
Britain
Italy
Germany
Army
U. S. 15Th Air Force
Terranean
Eighth
Ninth Air Forces
Eighth Air Force
15Th Air Force
Bernburg
Aschersleben
Halberstadt
Nesserschmitt
Regensburg
Petershausen
Munich
Schweinfurt
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Cassino Sector
Bulletin
Alben W. Berizsioy
Te Blame Fixed
Darkesville
Sam Donahue
Richard G. Maslock
By Austin Bealmear
W.O.W
Woodmen of the World
Harry F. Byrd
Martin R. Cather
Holmes Larrick
George W. Patton
Charles A. Renner
Fred G. Yeakley
Thomas B. Spillman
Lemuel J. Anderson
Cornelius J. Bageant
Isaac L. Carver
James A. Cather
Ray P. Curtis
Charles E. Garber
Paul Fries
B. F. Grove, Jr
R. B. John A
Fries
Harry Yeakley
Hottle
L. H. Pence
Hugh Moore
Grim
Veterinary Corps
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