04 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1943
Page
1
From a grandstand view over Tunis the author lauds American engineering genius and youth courage in creating a formidable air weapon. He describes watching Flying Fortresses and Lightning fighters engage and destroy 19 German fighters, noting wounded sergeants in the bomb bays and the fortress serving as an "ambulance" in the air.
The Board met in the Corporation Courtroom to review property assessments by Miller Streit and Robert S. Bell. Hearings will be scheduled for those with changed values after notices are issued, with old properties largely unchanged and new builds adding about 300 in assessed value. Probate hearings may start in February as the board started late this year.
U S navy reports eight Japanese destroyers found off Guadalcanal on January 2 attacked by motor torpedo boats. One destroyer received a confirmed torpedo hit and three possible hits were scored on two others. PT boats suffered minor damage from enemy aircraft.
Washington reports the incoming 78th Congress prepares to shape manpower, money and materials for victory and peace. With a divided Senate and House, leaders expect unity on war issues while debating taxes, price controls, and a national manpower act. Debates over postwar foreign policy begin as Congress nears its January start.
MA Winchester argues rationing will relieve worry over future entitlements and ensure fair access to limited goods. She notes the system will create more work for administrators but reduce envy and disputes over who gets what. The piece contends rationing aims to distribute essentials without harming neighbors.
A two story colonial mansion on a four acre estate belonging to Bing Crosby burned, destroying most of his trophy collection and library. Mrs Crosby and the children escaped unharmed as fire departments from multiple Los Angeles area districts battled the blaze, with an estimated loss of 250000 dollars and one pet killed. Crosby found solace in a black and white shoe containing cash after the fire, and most suits survived with smoke and water damage.
Telegram from Admiral Lang in Washington says George Elbows McFadden former fifties boxing champion living in Winchester survived a ship sinking. He is hospitalized but reports he will be ready to sail again soon and sends best wishes to friends in Winchester.
Cincinnati police in a river flood evacuation rowed to a second story window where a woman asked for a bottle of beer in exchange for a quarter. The officers accepted no reply to the unusual request.
Police seek a thief after morning worship thefts at Centenary Reformed and Christ Episcopal Churches. Centenary losses include 66.50 dollars and a sterling ring. Christ Episcopal suffered undisclosed cash theft. Authorities note the suspect may be an adult familiar with the area and a similar entry attempt was reported at a third church.
After Winchester Ministerial Association meeting the annual Week of Prayer was set for January 11 to 15. Evening services will be at 7 30 at Congregational Christian Church led by local ministers. No out of town speaker invited to limit travel. Further details to be published later.
Loris W. Snow, 24 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs V A Snow Jr and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs T Russell Cather, is seriously ill at University Hospital with a diagnosis of influenza meningitis. Parents moved her from Danville to Charlottesville for care and her mother remains at her bedside as clinicians work to stabilize her condition.
O'Sullivan Rubber Co calls for urgent workers for wartime production. Factory roles listed with immediate start, seeking skilled and general labor. Local recruitment office to coordinate applications and assignments.
A 150 mile flood crest moved slowly down the Ohio river through Cincinnati causing mudfilled bottoms, halted navigation and factory shutdowns while residents fled to higher ground. Impending cold weather and lower upstream stages promise faster runoff with limited damage.
Treasury figures show January 4 status with expenditures 283,499,518.16 dollars and total debt at 112,558,743,327.09 dollars. The daily increase stood at 87,823,060.30 dollars.
Frederick County schools will reduce bus stops due to tire and gasoline shortages. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline says a federal mandate requires fewer stops, with a board survey and posted route schedules. Children will board and alight only at designated stops to save fuel and protect tires.
Twenty persons died and twenty were seriously injured when an express train from Hanover to Wunstorf collided with a delayed express held by a signal. Reuters reported the German broadcast via D N B dispatch.
French forces with American anti tank support repelled a heavy Axis armored thrust southeast of Pichon and took prisoners. American airmen raided Axis armor near Sous se destroying or damaging several tanks. One Lockheed P 38 was lost but the pilot landed safely.
Raymond B. Garrett 29 of Boyce Va was struck by a car around 12 30 pm and hospitalized with multiple injuries. Rodney Lindamood of Edinburg drove the car. Four way crash at Kernstown caused about 350 dollars in damage with drivers uninjured.
Onlookers at City Hall watched applicants for driver permits as Examin er W. W. Kittleberger of Front Royal for the Woman's Auxiliary of the State Police begins duties. She will replace Trooper F. L. DeBord Jr. and work 9 am to 5 pm daily. Schedule includes Winchester Mondays and various towns on specific Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Front Royal Saturdays and Washington, Va. visits.
For permanent local position, TYPIST. Knowledge of bookkeeping essential. Apply in own handwriting to 118 care Winchester St.
The Red Army reports rapid advances in the Caucasus driving German forces back from Mozdok and Malgobek, with gains along the Terek river and on the central and Don fronts. Moscow says 700 German officers and men were killed in one sector and other strongpoints fell as a broader push nears Latvia, signaling a widening Soviet offensive.
The regular Soviet communique through a London monitor details continuing Russian advances in Velikie Luki on the middle Don front and south and southwest of Stalingrad. It dismisses German claims that Velikie Luki garrison was still holding out as inaccurate.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks as of December 31. The Federal Reserve System and the FDIC also issued calls, bringing the total to 13,416 banks nationwide. The plan splits reports so no bank makes more than one set, though copies may go to other agencies.
Allied forces report the last Japanese troops in the Buna area confined to a narrow pocket at Sanananda point after destroying remaining resistance west of Giropa Creek. MacArthur headquarters says the enemy position is hopeless and 650 Japanese were killed in mopping up around Buna. Air offensives hit Rabaul Gasmata Madang and Lae destroying ships bases and airfields.
Local Selective Service Boards report from Lt Col Joel D Griffing that the Navy may accept volunteers from Black applicants for mess attendant ratings aged 18 to 37 and Marine Corps volunteers will also be accepted. No Coast Guard or other Navy posts are open. Those with induction orders are ineligible.
At noon Saturday January 9 a trustee sale will occur in front of the Court House for 39 acres of limestone land and an 8 room residence with modern conveniences located 2 miles north of Clearbrook. The FP W Snyder farm is the subject of the sale.
Della H. Gray acts as the executor for a public sale of the store’s entire stock of merchandise scheduled for Friday, January 8 at 7 p.m. The sale will take place at Haye maker’s Store on Front Royal Road.
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Fire Company will be held Monday January 4 at 8 o'clock. Election of officers to be held this year. All members are urged to be present. Howard Hart, Captain.
Play bingo every night at 8 p.m. at the Home 211 North Loudoun Street. A $30 door prize is offered.
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