Frederick Farmers Plan Wide Effort To Boost 1942 Production
Frederick County farmers and Winchester neighbors gathered to boost production for 1942 with a focus on milk cattle hogs and eggs. they expect milk output to rise from 1 657 478 to 1 892 615 gallons and cows from 3 629 to 4 229 while hogs jump to 15 589 and eggs to 845 012 dozen. a farm machinery survey identified repairs needed across stephens city middletown gainesboro and surrounding areas and a machinery exchange will be set up with county agencies assisting.
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Winchester
Proerick
D. J. Howard
Stephens City
Middletown
Chester
Gainesboro
Howard
Britain Cannot Match Japan In Far East, Attlee Says
In remarks on Britain’s arms production and Pacific defenses Prime Minister Attlee argued that even full British output could not match Japan’s strength in the Far East. He noted Britain’s limited resources prevent being strong everywhere and criticized perceived gaps in Far East garrisoning.
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Japan
Britain
Far East
Iice
Attlee
Pacific
Shaw Named for Captain John Shaw
The United States destroyer Shaw commemorates Captain John Shaw US Navy born 1773 died September 17 1823 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The naming honors his service in early U S naval history.
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Shaw
John Shaw
United Tes Navy
Phil
Pennsylvania
Kiwanis Club installs officers and honors leaders
At the Kiwanis meeting officers for the ensuing year were installed led by F. Grove succeeding L. I. Miller as president. W. G. Hardy, past district leader, received gilt buttons from Judge Philip Williams. Oakes initiated three new members and attendance tabs were awarded for long perfect records to several members.
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Kiwanis¢ Club
F. Grove
L. I. Miller
W. G. Hardy
Capital
Philip Williams
Hardy
Jesse Oakes
Andrew Bell
Bell
Invasion Attacks Hit Philippine Towns and Churches
Allied reports describe Japanese bombings of Baler Santa Rosa Calamba and Tarlac causing heavy civilian casualties. Civilians in Arayat Camiling San Fernando faced machine gun attacks by low flying planes on Sundays and religious holidays.
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Philippines
Japan
Malaya
Douglas MacArthur
Manila
MacArthur
War Department
Baler
Santa Rosa
Calamba
Tarlac
Arayat
Camiling
San Fernando
Growers To Stage Quiz Clinic At WV Horticultural Meet
Martinsburg West Virginia January 8 Several hundred fruit growers and distributors are expected at the West Virginia Horticultural Society annual meeting February 11 12 Secretary Carroll R Miller announced The program lists speakers Howard W Smith of Virginia Jennings Randolph of Elkins and State Agriculture Commissioner J B McLaughlin A feature will be a quiz clinic where a board of state specialists on fruit production and marketing presides
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Martinsburg
W. Va
West Virginia Horticultural Society
Carroll R. Miller
Howard W. Smith
Virginia
Jenning Randolph
Elkins
J. B. McLaughlin
Miller
Fire consumes Cocoanut G Shells at West 43rd Street pier
Fire sweeps a freighter pier at West 43rd Street into the river forcing crews to use scows as heat shields. Several barges burn and the pier at foot of West 43d Street holding cocoanut shells and wood structure is consumed by flames.
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West 43d Street
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz on page 4 list four items: America Great Beta China and Dutch je Indies.
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America
Great Beta
China
Indies
Japs Strike North-South Road from Ipoh in Perak
Reported Japanese fifth division led offensives with fighter bombers along the Ipoh Kuala Lumpur corridor. British air superiority waned as bombers hit ground targets while Allied counter offensives formed in the Kuala Selangor area. In Luzon and Bangkok, Allied and Chinese forces faced intense air and ground pressure with limited gains.
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Ipoh
Perak
Kuala Lumpur
Japan
China
France
Greece
Crete
Singapore
Kuala Selangor
Bernam
Selangor
Malay
Kuantan
U.S. War Department
Luzon
Manila
Bangkok
Burma
Chungking
Japane
Cele Prance
Changsha
Gey
Laotao River
Rites Held for Mrs. Bessie B. McCann at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for 75 year old Mrs. Bessie B. McCann were held yesterday at 2 30 pm from the Presbyterian Church with Rev Andrew Wilkerson officiating. She died after a brief illness and had long resided in Winchester. Surviving sister Mrs Edmonia Baker of this city. Interment in Mount Hebron.
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Bessie B. McCann
Presbyterian Church
Andrew Wilkerson
McCann
Winchester
Edmonia Baker
Mount Hebron
Fears Isles May Be An Outpost Of Totalitarian Europe
A fragmented report warns that the Isles could serve as a western front or eastern outpost for a rising totalitarian influence in Europe, signaling growing geopolitical tension and strategic concerns for regional stability.
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Europe
Saas
Bradford Re-elected Clarke Bank President in 21st Term
W. A. Bradford was re-elected president of the Clarke County Bank at its annual meeting in Berryville Virginia. He reported a profitable year with six dividends paid and a large increase in undivided profits and reserves. The bank's resources topped 1.25 million dollars, a record.
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Berryville
Clarke County
W. A. Bradford
Bradford
Civilian Pilots See CPT Graduates Enter Armed Forces
The CPT program, started in fall 1930, aims to train up to 70 000 pilots for civilian and military use. About 60 000 have graduated and many enter Army Air Force, Navy, or civilian aviation roles. only around 7 percent fail the primary course.
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Cc. P. T
Next Stanton
Ceavy
Navy
Rites Saturday For Mr. McFarland
Funeral services for Mahlon Harvey McFarland 76 who died yesterday at his home will be held Saturday afternoon at Mt Olive A B Church with Rev Garland Hopkins officiating. Survivors include grandchildren and a great grandchild among others.
Mule blamed in Cumberland car wreck suit for damages
Cornelius Dye sues Jesse Cook in Allegany County Circuit Court claiming a mule caused a collision and damages of 450 dollars due to improper fencing. The suit notes the mule’s fate is undisclosed and cites alleged failure to secure the animal.
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Cumberland
Allegany County
Cornelius Dye
Jesse Cook
Dye
Cook
Gen Hugh Johnson's Daily Editorial Page Comments
Gen Hugh Johnson’s daily remarks appear on the editorial page offering concise opinions on current policy. The column reflects Johnson’s views on defense, economics, and wartime strategy, framed in a brisk, national-commentary style.
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Hugh Johnson
Winchester Company 115 Marksmen to Qualify at Armory
All members of Winchester Company 115 were notified to sit out for record at the armory starting Friday January 9. Instructors will be on site from 2 PM to 10 30 PM daily. Capt. Baker insists each man qualify as expert rifleman sharp shooter and marksman.
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Winchester
WPF Company 115
Baker
District Nurses Thankful For Aid
The District Nurse Association gratefully acknowledges aid including bed linen and clothing for needy patients. The Girl Scouts delivered layettes, noting the gift from the heart is an integral part of their service and greatly appreciated by the district nurses.
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Girl Scouts
District Nurse Association
When did America cease to be our national anthem
America has never been the United States national anthem but remains one of the most loved patriotic songs. The question reflects a common misunderstanding, as God Save the Queen is the monarch’s hymn in Britain and America has not adopted a separate national anthem.
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America
United States
Langley Funeral Held This Afternoon
The funeral of John T Langley 63 brother of Mrs Selina G Davis and Edgar A Langley of this city was held this afternoon from Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel at 1 o clock. He died in Wasaléton at the home of his sister Mamie E Strieby after illness since October. He spent years in orcharding in this county.
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John T Langley
Selina G. Davis
Edgar A. Langley
Mount Hebron
Tape
Wasal Éton
Mamie E. Strieby
Old Bank Assets Sold To F. D. I. C.
Charles Town West Virginia January 8 The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation which took the receivership of the same bank and trust company when it failed to open for business September 1 has sold all remaining assets at public auction. The F D I C itself bought in personal notes total 101000, some real estate and other assets for 1100 The only outside bidding of any consequence was for office equipment.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Federal Cancer Ensurance Corporttion
Saimnere Bank and Trust Company
Berryville Sets Tax Rate At One Dollar For Next Year
Berryville town council fixed the annual tax rate at one dollar and authorized appointment of a committee to study traffic problems.
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Berryville
Radio Receiving Sets In United States Exceed Fifty Million
The Public appears to estimate the number of receiving sets in the United States at more than 50 million. This figure reflects widespread ownership of radio receivers across households and institutions.
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United States
Vv. P. A
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Chapman Motor CO
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J. C. Glasscock
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Koiner
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Blackburn Moore
R Garland Williams
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Yo Moore, Jr
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WPF
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Germain & Braddock Sts
United Food
J. S. H. Pure Creamery Butter
Caraja
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White House Coffee
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Shawnee
Stokely
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Blue Bird
Ritter
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Food King
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F. F. W. Vanilla
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