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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1945
Page
5
Washington January 2 James F Byrnes war mobilization director refused extensions for racing meets to January 31 He told petitioners that he cannot modify his request to discontinue racing by January 3 Citing war requirements as most pressing he said the change would not be possible and the move was to aid the war effort
Philadelphia police report a reunion of a wounded World War II veteran with his wife ended with a fatal shooting of a man named Charles Serwalt, 40, by Corporal Hertel who claimed he did not know the motive. The couple entered the home and a gunfight ensued. Hertel's wife died from a heart wound.
In a terse statement the witness claimed unfamiliarity with Serwalt, asserting no prior contact or acquaintance with the named individual. The remark appears amid ongoing testimony and related legal proceedings.
The War Production Board orders an immediate halt on civilian ammunition production with final factory output day tomorrow. Supplies will be frozen and allocated to essential users only, cutting off sales to hunters and limiting farmers and ranchers.
Ward's argues the Presidents order enforces advisory War Labor Board mandates and seeks to block a closed shop. The company asserts wage policies match or exceed local rates and defends employees rights to join or not join unions. Court actions have been underway for two years to resolve the issues.
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