Homma Trial Opens Over Bataan Death March Atrocities
Testimony from Maj. Gen. Takatsu places Homma within 500 yards of the death march route on Bataan in 1942 and describes daily deaths near 300 at ODonnell Prison Camp. Takatsu says food and water were scarce and that he warned Homma's headquarters without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Masaharu Homma
Bataan
Homma
Toshimitsu Takatsu
Takatsu
Benjamin FP
Schwartz
Los Angeles
Hum
United States Proposes Hemisphere Military Action Treaty
The United States unveils a treaty to curb aggression in the hemisphere to be discussed at the Rio de Janeiro conference. Diplomats note it complements Uruguay’s proposal for collective action against states violating obligations or human rights, with the U S focusing on military responses and Uruguay on political steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Harry Burns Arrival Notified by AP in Newport News
A special AP telegram announces Technician Fourth Grade Harry H. Burns from Berryville aboard the S S Sedalia Victory is due to arrive in Newport News today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harry H. Burns
Berryville
Newport News
Memorial Community Build Bonds Drive Opens in 1946
Ma Winchester urges residents to resume the War Memorial Association bond campaign after Christmas. Send bonds to the treasurer or a bank teller to support the project without cash payments, inviting sons and daughters to contribute from hidden places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Winchester
War Memorial Association
War Memorial Campaign Is Renewed In Winchester City
The War Memorial Committee revived efforts to raise funds for a downtown Winchester community building to honor veterans. Leaders urged all citizens to contribute at least one bond from past war loan drives, warning that small gifts won't suffice for success. A campaign meeting was set for today to plan the week of intensified activities and ensure broad citoyen participation by next Thursday. A Victory Rally with all solicitation groups is planned for Monday night to receive instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santee Gira
War Memorial Committee
Soe
Winchester
Frederick County
Mrs. B. E. Underwood Dies In Tucson
Death notices the passing of Mrs Brent E. Underwood on January 1 in Tucson Arizona. Widow of Brent E. Underwood founder of Underwood and Underwood Photographic Studio she was 78. Survived by three children Robert S. Underwood Roy E. Underwood and Mrs Charles Evans. Funeral plans involve Mr Underwood traveling from Winchester to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent E. Underwood
Tucson
Ariz
Underwood and Underwood Photographic Studio
Robert S. Underwood
South Stewart Street
Roy E. Underwood
Summit
N. J
Charles Evans
Chicago
Underwood
Winchester
Banks report condition of national and insured banks
The Comptroller of the Currency issues a call for a statement of condition of all national banks as of December 31. The Federal Reserve Board asks member banks for similar condition reports and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation calls insured banks not covered by the other two to report their status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Board
Feder Deposit Insurance Corporation
Premature baby born with two heads clings to life
In Birmingham on January 3 a two headed premature girl clung to life on day two. Doctors say improvised division of a single ovum caused the rare birth. Nurses report feeding every three hours while observers note two heads breathing and separate pulse rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
Selly Oak Hospital
Protests Reverses Plan to Remove 53 Winchester Trailers
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce with the Ro ber Y. Conrad Post and local groups protested to the National Housing Agency to keep 53 trailers on Paper Mill Road. Andrew Bell announced the reactivation of 538 trailers for veterans families, aided by Walter Shade of the U S Employment Service to house labor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
National Housing Agency
Rober Y. Conrad Post
Ameri
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Walter Shade
U. S. Employment Service
John Blandford
John H. Rosenberger
Paper Mill Road
Tralian
Jewish Exodus Attributed to Fear
Judge Simon Rifkind rebutted UNRRA chief Morgan's claim of a secret Jewish conspiracy guiding Polish Jews to the American zone. Rifkind said most Poles flee due to fear, not political plots, and that those leaving are escaping for their lives or perceived danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Simon Rifkind
Joseph T. McNarney
U. SS
European Today
Rifkind
Frederick E. Morgan
UNRRA
East
Poland
Morgan
Europe
Wanted Office Help At Slonaker and Son
Help wanted for office work at A C Slonaker and Son staffing a small local firm. Apply in person at 123 Main St or phone for details. Prior clerical experience preferred, duties include filing records, answering calls, and basic bookkeeping.
We will be closed for inventory dates
The notice states the business will close for inventory from January 9 to January 12 and reopen afterward. It mentions unclear additional January dates but confirms the inventory period and temporary closure.
Sarah Zane Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held Friday evening, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. Election of officers for 1946 will be held. All members are asked to attend. Loryn M. Crabill, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Loryn M. Crabill
Documents Denied Keefe Are Sought
The Pearl Harbor inquiry committee pressed to view a State Department memo by Lawrence Salisbury before his resignation. Rep. Keefe accused officials of dubbing relevant information irrelevant. Admiral Stark testified on a Capitol Hill conference with Gen. Marshall after the December 7, 1941 attack. The panel began using paid counsel with Seth W. Richardson hired at $9,800 yearly.
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Washington
Congressional
Pearl Harbor
Rep
Keefe
R-Wis
State Department
Dean Acheson
Lawrence Salisbury
Salisbury
Far Eastern
Barkley
D-Ky
Willalm D. Mitchell
Co ‘Ve
Adm
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Stark
Capitol Hill
George C. Marshall
Star
Seth W. Richardson
William D. Mitchell
Communists Accept Marshall Mediation in China Civil Strife
Chungking January 3 Communists agreed to Chiang Kai Shek’s offer to appoint General George C. Marshall as mediator in China’s civil strife. Yenan said they would discuss all suggestions but set conditions. Chou En Lai met Marshall after a peace meeting third session since December 27 as fighting reports mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Chaing Kai- Shek
George C. Marshall
China
Chiang
Yenan
North China
Chou En-Lai
Marshall
U. S
Moseley's Shoelace Rebuilders Re spiking Service
Moseley's Shoe Rebuilders offers spiking service for golfers at 31 West Boscawen Street. The notice invites customers to visit for shoe re spikes and footwear care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moseley’s Shoe Rebuilders
W. Boscawen St
Rouss Fire Co. to hold January meeting and elections
The Charlie Rouss Fire Co. reports its regular monthly meeting will be Friday evening January 4 at 8 o'clock. Elections of officers for 1946 will be conducted. Members urged to attend. C. C. Dettra, President.
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening January 3 at 8 o'clock. Officers for 1946 will be elected at this meeting and a social session will follow. All members are urged to attend. A. Ryland Conner, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
A. Ryland Conner
County League Proposes 2 Percent Sales Tax Plan
The League of Virginia Counties backs a 2 percent retail sales tax with one third to the state and two thirds to localities for schools. Estimated 1944 receipts total 17 million, with 5.666 million to the state and 11.333 million to localities. The program, drafted after meetings in Harrisonburg Roanoke Richmond Culpeper and Tappahannock, covers annexation, welfare aid for seniors, voting precincts, water and sewer revenue bonds, stenographer pay for judges, highway funding use, county health services, cancer control, and absorbing federal TB hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
League of Virginia
G. A
League
Executive Board
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
King
Harrisonburg
Roanoke
Culpeper
Tappahannock
Truman Adopts Fireside Chat Style to Tackle Strikes
President Truman turns to the Fireside Chat approach and will speak on radio at 10 p.m. EST to urge public backing for his proposals. His administration faces ongoing strikes and threatened walkouts as he backs using law to empower fact finding and bar strikes during the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Capitol
Mr. Truman
Western Electric Strike Shuts 21 Plants in NY and NJ
A wage dispute began at 11 a m prompting 17 400 Western Electric workers at 21 plants in New York City and Northern New Jersey to walk out. The action, tied to AT T subsidiary operations, could prompt further national sympathy strikes affecting Bell System employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Electric Company
New York City
New Jersey
Henry Mayer
Western Electric Employer Association
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Keerny
N. J
Western Electric
Hawthorne
Mt. Baltimore
Maverill
Mass
Mayer
Bell Telephone System
Beirne
Bell System
Butter Shortage Hits Local Producers and Stores
Local butter production runs 50 percent below normal in May as government actions lag. Halderman cites American Milk Review warning the shortage will continue unless butter fat prices are more fairly balanced for producers and churners. Butterfat bids soar to 78 83 cents per pound while caps rest at about 56 cents. Government stock releases help little as overall deliveries dwindle and many retailers report empty shelves. Wholesale and publishing distributors reduce regular customer volumes to 15 to 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halderman
American Milk Review
Seek Higher Fluid Milk Prices
A Roanoke Virginia group of milk producers met with regional and national OPA officials in a closed session seeking higher fluid milk prices for the region. A spokesman said no comment would be provided until after the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roanoke
OPA
Monsignor Buckley Dies In Baltimore
Monsignor Buckley dies in Providence hospital after a three month illness. He served two convents a school and a rectory in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsignor Buckley
Baltimore
Providence Hospi
Pickets Bar Office Workers From GM Plant
In Detroit on January 3 unionized pickets blocked entry to General Motors Detroit Transmission Division, barring office and salaried staff. Police reported no violence. the action aimed at nonproduction workers identified at the plant. The site houses about 500 employees and may affect wage talks, with a resumption set for January 7 as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Detroit Transmission Division
Treach & Gate
Thevine. Corp. Genera
Aes GP
UAW
Motors
Death Comes Suddenly to Mrs. Mary Scully
Mrs. Mary Scully wife of John Scully Jr. of South Stewart Street died last evening at her home after a one day illness. A longtime city resident she served in many social groups and clubs and contributed to floral arrangements for local events. She was active in the League Girl Scout Council Century Club Memorial Hospital A A U and Winchester Clarke Garden Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gillespie
John 8. Scully, Jr
South Stewart Street
League
Girl Scout Council
Century Club
Women's A of Memorial Hospital
Winchester-Clarke
Welcome Home Veterans Return to Civilian Life
The Star greets former Frederick Clarke and Winchester residents Ellis L. Williams Cecil Ward Snyder Holmes F. Penn Amon who have received discharges and resume civilian life. Public help is sought to supply additional names of local servicemen.
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Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
The
Star
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Buzzella’s
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