Rural Schools to Participate in Defense Training 49 Courses Planned
D J Howard reports federal funds support defense training in rural high school farm shops. Courses cover metal work, vehicle operation and repair, woodwork, and elementary electricity, with about 40 courses planned in northern Virginia for out of school youths aged 17 to 95. Courses run 15 hours weekly for eight weeks, taught by local industry experts, at no personal cost.
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Miller Officers Leave for Fort Meade Training
First Lieutenant George Miller of Company I 116th Infantry and Captain Graham Dougherty of Berryville commanding Headquarters Company 91st Infantry Brigade depart for Fort Meade Maryland for about a month of company officers school. They will take final physicals and prepare for a year of training under the national defense program before returning to their home units. Lieutenant Miller received indefinite leave from the Division of Motor Vehicles and expressed appreciation to Winchester Frederick Clarke counties citizens and law enforcement for support during his 81% years as a state trooper. Chief Hollis and Sheriff John Bywaters praised his service and remarks on his departure.
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91St Infantry Brigade
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Fells Wife Before, 500 At Church
Willis McCarthy a 34 year old Detroit salesman was held in Kent county jail after fatally shooting his estranged wife Mary Jane 32 in St Andrews Catholic Church in Grand Rapids as about 500 worshippers looked on. Prosecutor Menso Bolt said murder charges would be filed. Police Captain Matthew Fritzen said McCarthy waited outside the church and followed his wife down the aisle accompanied by her sister and a niece.
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Willis McCarthy
Detroit
Kent County
St. Andrews Catholic Church
Menso R. Bolt
McCarthy
Mary Jane
Matthew Fritzen
Finances and Relief Dominate Pa General Assembly Prepares
Harrisburg Jan 6 Legislators gathered for early caucuses amid a tense feel ahead of the start of a divided legislature. Finances and relief top the agenda with the governor hinting at another half billion dollars in the budget.
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Harrisburg
Egyptian premier congratulates Wavell on Bardia victory
Hussein Sirry Pasha telephoned General Sir Archibald Wavell at Luxor to convey congratulations on the British victory at Bardia. He spoke while staying with King Farouk.
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Archibald P. Wavell
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Stephens City Notes Dinner Hosts and Local Socials
Mrs. Harry D. Warren and daughters Averlyn and Dorothy hosted a dinner with guests including C. A. Rhodes Elsie Havermale Harry L. Warren Wayne Warren and mistresses and Clara Manuel. The Cedar Cliff Church social on January 2 featured games and refreshments with thanks to Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Owen.
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Dorothy
C. A. Rhodes
Elsie Havermale
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Langley Filed
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Bubbles
Kay Warren
Clara Manuel
Middletown
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J. T. Owen
Anna Virginia
Jean Campbell
Averyl
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Mary
Gloria Ridings
Shirley
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Anna Mary
Ester May Thompson
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Tilden Strosnider
Edward
Billie Rowles
James
Charles Inskip
Roland Dalton
Hugh Tom Campbell
Britons win at Bardia reshapes Mediterranean war
The fall of Bardia marks a major Axis setback in Libya as British forces threaten Tobruk. The win weakens Italy’s position and jeopardizes control of Libya and Suez route, with Crete’s fall reducing Italian naval pressure. Australians praised for leading attack and allied fighting spirit is highlighted.
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Suez Canal
Tobruk
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Empire
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Greece
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Will Subsidize Japanese Couples
Tokyo January 6 report states one hundred young Japanese couples are being selected for a subsidized marriage experiment. The Welfare Ministry will provide loans of 70 to 100 dollars to each couple with no interest if the wife becomes pregnant within six months. The loan principal is to be reduced by 20 percent for each child born.
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Welfare Ministry
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