Lithuanian exiled president Smetona dies in attic fire
In Cleveland on January 10, former Lithuanian president Antanas Smetona, exiled since 1942, suffocated in a residence attic fire. His wife Sofie and other family members escaped. Smetona had led Lithuania after independence and served as president in 1920-21 and again starting 1926 amid political upheaval.
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Sofie
Julius Smetona
Red Army
Germany
Erica
Metona
Thuanian
Realty Transfers Noted for Winchester Area
Realty transfers list several transactions including Winchester R F Cline et ux to Jacob H Xost for lot and dwelling at 520 W Clifford Street for 10 dollars and other valuables Maggie Virginia Ritter to Mary V Jackson for lot No 7 and dwelling on Morningside Drive for 5000 dollars and Herbert B Larrick to H M Bond for land and brick dwelling at the southeast corner of Stewart and Boscawen Streets for 7500 dollars
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Winchester
R. F. Cline
Jacob H.xost
W.clifford Street
Maggie Virginia Ritter
Mary V. Jackson
Morningside Drive
Herbert
Larrick
H.M. Bond
Stewart and Boscawen Street
Eleven county men report for duty to Fort Meade
Eleven county men will leave Winchester at 11:15 tomorrow morning to report for active service at Fort George Meade Maryland. Sylvia M Boone named acting corporal of the group which reports at county Selective Service Headquarters at 10:30 for final instructions. Other men include James R Grove Thomas L Fawcett James F Gardner Howard R Grubbs Kenneth E Ebersole Forrest E Messinee William H Gunthrie Charrles E Eaton George A Brown and Carlton Boyer.
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Winchester
Ft. Geo. Meade
Sylvia M. Boone
Selective Service
Boone
James R. Grove
Thomas L. Fawcett
James F. Gardner
Howard R. Grubbs
Kenneth E. Ebersole
Forrest E. Messinee
William H. Gunthrie
Charrles E. Eaton
George A. Brown
Carlton Boyer
Bombing of Sofia by 15th Air Force Reported
A two line air communique states the 15th Air Force bombed Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, at noon today. Casualty figures and specific targets were not provided.
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Resses
15Th Air Force
Sofia
Bulgaria
Railways Urged to Prioritize Safety Over Speed
The ICC reports sharp rises in accidents in early 1943 due to equipment defects and maintenance gaps. Increased worker turnover and safety lapses fueled risks as rail traffic surged 43.6 percent with 92.9 percent more passenger miles, despite fewer fatalities.
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ICC
Eailroads
Postpone Rail Wage Hearing Due to Counsel Absence
A special Presidential Board delaying its railroad wage hearing to Thursday because the unions chief counsel Donald Richberg is away from Washington. Frank Mulholland appeared for the unions and suggested an agreed statement, while Jacob Aronson noted the news. The unions seek review of overtime demands and argue increases of 4 to 10 cents are settled, not at issue.
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Washington
Donald Richberg
Frank Mulholland
Mulholland
Legislature To (Continued from Page 1.)
The report notes the Senate and House members will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Chief Executive promising a brief address under half an hour. On Thursday the governor will present the biennial budget and a detailed fiscal message.
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Senate
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Assembly
President Will Not Deliver Message Sets Tone For Congress
Opening session of Congress shows little business with 51 Senators present and darkness delaying roll call. Speaker Rayburn notes improved public temper as debates on food subsidies CCC and Social Security payroll tax rates loom. absentee voting for servicemen becomes a pressing issue.
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Clarke Food Goals Discussion Wed at Community Building
J Wilmer Carpenter, chairman of the local AAA, will preside over a meeting at the Community Building on January 12 at 10 a m to discuss 1944 Production Goals. J W Olcott and S M Cox will discuss practices and the 1944 AAA Practice program with Joseph Copley addressing rationing and war board activities. County leaders and farm organization representatives have been invited.
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AAA
J. W. Olcott
S.M. Cox
Agricultural Extension
Carl Prodi
Josseph Copley
State
AAA Office
War Board
County War Board
County Agricultural Advisory Board
Ministry
Gasoline Dispute Settled Between Alexandria Board and OPA
The Alexandria rationing board and the National OPA headquarters reached a settlement over fuel oil delivery to Richard J. Aubrey after the local board revoked his coupons. Judge William S. Snow said the matter is ended except for setting the amount Aubrey is entitled to, while OPA district director Bernard C. Goodwin called the issue amicably settled.
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Ria
Alexandria
Man Found Guilty of Poisoning Dog in Local Court
Sam Jenkins arraigned in court of Trial Justice W E Edwards was found guilty of poisoning a dog owned by A S Pennypack. He received 10 days in jail, a $25 fine, and costs of $8.70.
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Sam Jenkins
Court of “Trial
W. E. Edwards
A. S. Pennypackar
Bitter Fighting Near Arawe and Madang Campaigns Continue
Liberators bombed Arawe and Madang fronts as Australian and American forces press toward Saidor. In New Britain and New Guinea actions, Japanese units fight to the last man while raids target Alexishafen and coastal air defenses.
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Arawe
Asahel Bush
Associated Press
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New Guinea
Saidor
Induction Scheduling Shifts Under New Order in Virginia
Colonel Neal announced pre induction placement and separate filing for men deemed acceptable for service. Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard deliveries start February 8, Army on February 22. January inductions unaffected. Virginia selective service begins mandatory review of about 33 000 2A 2B deferments by appeal boards with extra panels in Richmond Norfolk Charlottesville Roanoke and Lynchburg.
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Selective Service State Headquarters
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Virginia Selective Service Appeal Boards
Richmond
Norfolk
Charlottesville
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Calls For Defeat Of Roosevelt In Congress
Senator O'Daniel of Texas urged defeating President Roosevelt and his congressional supporters as needed to restore constitutional government. He said he is not seeking the presidency and called for a thorough house cleaning in Congress departments and at the White House. He warned of multiple parties in the next election and framed the issue as removing government from competition with private enterprise.
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Washington
O’daniel
Congress
Hemains
DeReef Rites Held In Milwaukee
Ida Mitchell DeReef widow of George H DeReef and daughter of the late Robert and Mary Orrick Mitchell a Winchester colored resident died in Milwaukee Wisconsin January 4 She is survived by two sisters Estell Mitchell Winchester and Hattie Mitchell Lea Washington DC one niece Ida E Scurlock Washington DC and one nephew David P Scurlock Milwaukee Funeral services were conducted Friday of last week in Milwaukee The deceased taught school in Washington DC and her husband was a lawyer After retiring she moved to Milwaukee to reside
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George H. DeReef
Robert and
Mary Orrick
Mitchell
Winchester
Milwaukee
Wis
Estell Mitchell
Hattie Mitchell Lea
Washington, D. C
Ida E. Scurlock
David P. Scurlock
Episcopal Services For Mrs Hoover
Funeral services were held at 11 a m today at St Bartholomew s Church for Mrs Herbert Hoover 68 wife of the former President who died suddenly Friday night The Rev Dr George Paull T Sargent officiated Interment will be private in Palo Alto Calif The two Hoover sons Allan H and Herbert Jr had arrived on the Pacific coast for the funeral
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St. Bartholomew’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Herbert Hoover
George Paull T. Sargent
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Palo Alto
Calif
Hoover Sons
Allan H. and
Herbert, Jr
Pacific Coast
Newark Evening News Resumes After Suspension in Strike
Newark New Jersey January 10 The Newark Evening News resumes publication after a three year closure prompted by a strike and lockout over wages. The Newark News Association and Local 103 International Typographical Union agreed to resolve differences peacefully under a complete contract.
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Covington Man Sent To Prison For Gas Violations
ROANOKE Va Jan 10 William A Myers Covington salesman was sentenced to eight months at Camp Lejeune for buying gasoline rationing coupons stolen from a Covington War Price and Rationing Board. Walter A Hardwick janitor got six months at Camp Lee after pleading guilty to taking coupons over several months. Hardwick was sentenced lighter as he was deemed less culpable.
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Paul
U. S. District Court of Western Virginia
William A. Myers
Covington
Beinter Myers
Walter A. Hardwick
Camp Lee
Hardwick
Myers
Reputakis
Mannstein Reported Out as German Commander
Swedish press quotes a private informant claiming Field Marshal Fritz von Mannstein was seen in Vienna on January 2 in civilian clothes and no longer in command of German forces on the southern Russian front. Rumors of his relief circulate amid talk of Rundstedt succeeding him as Rommel assumes a larger role in prewar preparations.
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Aftontidningen
Fritz von Mannstein
Vienna
Russia
von Mannstein
Adolf Hitler
Aftentidningen
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt
France
Erwin Rommell
Government Trailer House Burned Here
A portable United States government trailer house damaged by fire occurred on Valley Avenue in front of Handley School. Fire Chief E W Argenbright said the blaze likely started from an oil stove with about 600 dollars in damage to the rear and furnishings destroyed. Driver Jack Jackson reportedly planned to sleep in the building when the fire started. Two fire companies responded at 2 35 AM. A separate minor fire at 11 55 AM on West Leicester Street 308 caused little damage and was confined to the basement.
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Tenesee
E. W. Argenbright
Valley Avenue
Handley School
Jack Jackson
Leicester
Philip R. Fowle
Leicester Street
Baement
Court Docket Includes Forgeries And Drunken Disorderly
Civil and Police Court cases before Judge Rice include Elliott Ritchie presiding with locations in Winchester and Middletown Va on forgery charges and grand jury action. Lois Henley of 115 N Market Street charged with drunken and disorderly conduct with fines and costs totaling 16.25. William N Golliday of Front Royal Road Winchester Va fined 5 dollars plus costs for stop sign violation.
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John W. Rice
Elliott Ritchie
Front Royal Road
Winchester
Middletown
Lois Elizabeth Henley
N. Market
William N. Golliday
Hit Run Driver Still Sought In Route 50 Incident
John Harrison Niece, a farmer and orchard worker from Timber Ridge, was struck along Route 50 Saturday night. He was hospitalized with a fractured leg and injuries. county officers investigated but offered no clues on the driver.
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Trone
Timber Ridge
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Court Upholds Negro Rights in Railway Labor Case
The Supreme Court rejected a bid to reconsider its December ruling on railway labor representation. Eight justices opposed, with Rutledge dissenting, maintaining that 45 St Paul Union Deport Company porters barred as Negro workers could not choose their own union. The dispute centers on whether these porters may be represented by a different union and how the Railway Labor Act applies.
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Supreme Court
Justice Rutledge
United Transport Service
Hopeess
United States Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
St. Paul
No Clue To Alarm Finds No Suspect Yet
No Clue To Alarm reported there were no clues to identify the person who triggered a false fire alarm early Saturday. Argenbright said the matter had been turned over to police for investigation.
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E. W. Argenbright
Argenbright
Reds Nearer Strategic City
The Red Army advanced 50 miles west of Zhitomir reaching within 22 miles of Shepetovka a key junction on the Korosten Tarno pol and Berdichev Rovno lines. They pushed through Buki and Kagarlyk while clearing the Dnieper west bank south of Kiev and struck at Kirovograd then seized Alexandrovka 35 miles north.
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Roosevelt bars Congress members from active military service
President Roosevelt directed the War and Navy secretaries that members of Congress may not serve in active armed forces. He cited Attorney General Biddle’s view of a constitutional ban and argued keeping Congress free supports strong national leadership during total war. Some lawmakers have left seats to wear uniforms.
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Biddle
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Search Continues For Boyington
GUADALCANAL January 10. Navy spokesman says search for Major Gregory Boyington remains active. The missing Marine flier, who vanished January 3 during a sweep over Rabaul New Britain, had just shot down his 26th enemy plane to tie the record of Joe Foss and Eddie Rickenbacker.
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Gregory Boyington
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Joe Foss
Eddie Rickenbacker
Mrs Messick Dies At Home In Co. Virginia Rites Planned
Sallie K. Messick 83 died at 11 last night at her home near Clearbrook Virginia from complications and age. Born February 2 1860 in Rock Virginia she was the widow of Rev David Messick of the Dunkard Church. Survived by one brother Isaac Lokey funeral at Timberville Church with George W Kurtz Funeral Home arranging, Rev Cephas Fahnestock to lead final rites followed by interment in the adjacent cemetery.
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Sallie K. Messick
Clearbrook
John and
Liuan Lakey
Rock, Va
David Messick
Dunkard Church
Isaac Lokey
Timberville Church
Friends and Relatives
George W. Kurtz
Cephas Fahnestock
Many Deferments Are Banned
The selective service announces new occupational deferments for 18 to 21 year olds effective Feb 1 to boost non fathers in military duty by about 115,000. Farm workers and industrial deferments face limits. state directors must approve industrial cases. student deferments are curtailed and under 22 no occupational deferments will be granted unless exceptions apply.
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Ashington
Lewis B. Hershey
National Selective Service
Hershey
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