Leaves From A War Correspondent Notebook
A wartime notebook excerpt discusses American airmen in China and Burma, noting tight security rules to protect tactical secrets. It describes Japanese handling of prisoners as trophies and tells of grim reprisals on Chinese locals aiding airmen. It also explains a coded aid method using a pointie talkie and Chinese phrases for disguise and rescue.
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Claire L. Chennault
Ounters
Japan
China
Indo-China
Burma
Yangtze
Ration Calendar updates and stamp value retainments
The March ration calendar keeps older values for 8 5 2 and 1 point stamps. A8 BS and C8 foods through May 20 carry 10 points. green K L M stamps through March 20 retain 85 2 1 points. Blue stamps A8 B8 C8 DS E8 valid through May 20 worth 10 points. sugar stamp 30 lasts indefinitely for 5 ds. Stamp 40 for five pounds for home canning through Feb 28 1945.
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Far West
Rocky Mountains
Strong Rye Spurs Chicago Grain Futures Firm Tone
Chicago February 29 strong rye market led grain futures, with wheat and oats showing a firm undertone in step with rye. Opening prices listed: Wheat May 1.70 7-8, July 1.67 3-4, Sept 1.66, Dec 1.67 1-4 to 1.66 1-2. Oats May 80 3-8, July 76 1-8, Sept 73, Dec 73 1-8. Rye May 1.28 1-4 to 1-2, July 1.27 1-8 to 3-8, Sept 1.25 1-8 to 3-8, Dec 1.25 5-8 to 3-4.
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Chicago
Answers to the Daily Quiz Corrected on Page Four
Answers to the daily quiz are listed with corrections for questions four five and seven. The items include references to centenary year rules and historical figures such as Harding Coolidge Barrymore and Andrew Jackson. A Tale of Two Cities is noted as the related literary work.
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N Vy
Warren G. Harding
Vo Coolidge
Barrymore
Andrew Jackson
Missionary recalls wartime Hong Kong internment and China work
The speaker recounts Hong Kong siege and internment from 1941 to 1942, including the airport bombing near Manila, Stanley Prison Camp conditions, and rationed meals. He notes the China mission’s resilience with 20,000 members, 13 hospitals, and renewed western routes aiding expansion despite disruption, as he tours Virginia after returning home.
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Esc
Pearl Harbor
Brewer
Hong Kong
Manila
Murray
Stanley
Stanley Prison
Gripsholm
Lorenzo Marques
Portuguese East Africa
New York City
China
Chungking
Virginia
Died Last Night Leonidas G Carlisle of Hilton Village
Leonidas G. Carlisle died at 9 o clock last night at his home in Hilton Village near Newport News after two months of illness from complications. He was 38, a Berryville High School and Medical College of Virginia graduate, and worked as manager and pharmacist at Abbitt Hilton Pharmacy. He was born October 30, 1903, the son of John H Carlisle and Grace Owens Carlisle of Clarke County. Survived by widow Virginia Avis Carlisle, son L Granville Carlisle, and sister Mrs William Emmons of Washington DC. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Leonidas G. Carlisle
Hilton Village
Newport News
Carlisle
Berryville High School
Medical College of Virginia
Abbitt- Hilton Pharmacy
John H. Carlisle
Grace Owens Carlisle
Clarke County
Virginia Avis Carlisle
Emma Avis Shepherd
Joseph Avis
Berryville
L. Granville Carlisle
William Emmons
Washington, D. C
Week of Dedication at Boyce Methodist Church
Week of Dedication observances at Boyce Methodist Church include three meetings led by Women’s Society Sunday School and Young People. Sessions run Wednesday Thursday Friday at 7 30 p m with public invitation. W C T U meets tonight at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Rogers.
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Boyce Methodist Church
Women’s Society
Injuries Noted on Infant Before Death in Noxon Case
A physician testified that hours before the electrocution of John F. Noxon Jr.'s six month old son he observed injuries around the infant's eyes. The mother said the infant had bumped his head against the crib amid vaccination visits.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Superior Court
John F. Noxon
Noxon
Charles R. Alberti
George P. Hunt
Margaret Noxon
Hunt
Inspiring Sermon Opens Martinsburg Revival at Reliance Church
Rev. L. C. Messick of Martinsburg West Virginia delivered an inspiring Sunday night sermon at the Reliance A. B. Church to a nearly full house. The Reliance Male Quartet directed by C. C. Bowen provided special music and will sing nightly during the revival. Before the evening service at 7:30 each night, Rev. Messick leads in a study of the denominational book Faith in the Guidance of the Holy Spirit. All are cordially invited to these services.
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L. C. Messick
Martinsburg
W. Va
Reliance
A. B
C. C. Bowen
Clarke County Daily News Service Snapshot
Clarke County daily briefing from the News Service showcases regional updates across governance, crime, weather, and community events. Highlights include local official actions, public notices, and upcoming schedules affecting residents and businesses.
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Hal Boyle
The
Chesapeake and Potomac
Bell System
Babe
Mutual Insurance
I. A Hotinger
N. Loudoun
VICKS
Safeway
Macaroni Delmonico
Spaghetti Mueller
Tendereni
van Camp
Julia Lee Wright’s
Beverly
Pillsbury
Wilkins Goffee
Suzanna
Ate Ib
Gake Flour
s.Kacix
Sam
Green Stamp Foods
Brown Stamp Foods
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