Virginia Governor seeks 217 million for next biennium budget
Virginia Governor Price asks 217,568,492 for the next two-year period, with 6 million in reserve and total funds around 228.65 million. The plan increases teacher salaries, funds health services, and expands state programs while warning against reliance on unsound revenues amid inflationary pressure.
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Richm
Viija General Assembly
Virginia
Price
State Board of Education
Virginia Education
Japan presses south as Singapore defense tightens
Allied forces report fierce air battles over Singapore as Japanese troops push down the Malay peninsula and capture Gemas on the Johore border. Tokyo says large forces threaten the island fortress while U S ship incursions near New York City mark alarm on the home front.
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Associated Press
Japan
Tokyo
Johore State
Singapore
London
Britain
Endau
Toyko
Doug. MacArthur
Batan Peninsula
Hermosa
Olangaso
Subicay
United States
Mipteuk
Foi Ghats
New York City
America
Navy
Malay Peninsula
Gemas
Johore
Straits Settlements
Domei
Malacca
Karpar
Ipoh
Perak
Apore
Winchester Warns: Succeed and Defense Moved Up
MA Winchester urges readiness as defense reach expands. check equipment now to ensure promotion of defense efforts and readiness across units.
Daylight Time Bill Passes Congress
The House completed action on universal daylight saving time moving clocks forward one hour. The bill, supported with little debate, had Senate action yesterday and awaits president sign off.
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Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Auditor Reports On School Book Prices In Virginia
State Auditor L McCarthy Downs told the State Senate that public school textbooks in Virginia are sold by publishers at prices as low as elsewhere after factoring handling and distribution. He commended the State Board of Education for protecting Commonwealth interests in purchasing loan and distributing books. The report cites price comparisons across counties and cities, noting discrepancies like 94 cents in one area and 3.42 in another with examples from Luneburg, Floyd, and Lynchburg.
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Richmond
L. McCarthy Downs
State Senate Today
Virginia
State Board of Education
Downs
Luneburg
Floyd County
Lynchburg
Bills introduced in House for lower auto speeds
Richmond January 15 Two more motor vehicle speed limit bills were offered in the House of Delegates today. Delegate I Newton Coleman of Virginia proposed measures aimed at safety and tire conservation.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
Newton Coleman
Bingo at Sarah Zane Fire Hall Thursday Jan 15
A bingo event at Sarah Zane Fire Hall is set for Thursday January 15 at 8 30 p m. Twenty games and twenty door prizes offer a $150 total prize pool. Proceeds support hall activities.
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Sarah Zane Fire Hall
Thurs
Welles and Guinazu Hold War Solidarity Talks in Argentina
U S Undersecretary Sumner Welles and Argentine Foreign Minister En rique Ruiz Guinazu held a 25 minute preliminary talk in Guinazu's hotel room and left without comment. Welles described the conversation as cordial and pleasant while both heads of their nations' Pan American delegations prepared for the third conference of foreign ministers. Oswaldo Aranha presided at a preliminary session as Pan American ministers meet amid tensions with Axis powers.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Sumner Welles
United States
Enrique Ruiz Guinazu
Argentina
Saiiune
Argen
Welles
Ruiz Guinazu
Wells
Oswaldo Aranha
Aranha
America
Bolivia
Senate probes fault war production delays during 1941
The Senate Defense Investigating Committee said official bungling labor self interest and management greed hampered U S war output. It cited red tape too few planes civilian production unchecked in 1941 and urged reorganizing the Office of Production Management and removing dollar a year officials as part of broader reforms.
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Washington
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
America
Office of Production Management
Roosevelt
Donald M. Nelson
Truman
D-Mo
Plans Increase In Production of Octane Gasoline
The Defense Supplies Corporation will buy all 100 octane aviation gasoline from Standard Oil of New Jersey and Magnolia Petroleum, and advance 18.9 million of the 65 million cost to expand facilities. Standard Oil will raise output from 16 000 to 37 000 barrels per day and Magnolia from 3 000 to 12 000.
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Washington
Defense Supplies Corporation
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Standard of New Jersey
Magnolia
Japanese Intern War Prisoners Arrive in Shikoku
Tokyo reports 442 captured U S prisoners from Guam including Governor George J McMillan arrived at Shikoku and interned in Zentsuji barracks. The group comprises 142 marines 8 officers 41 NCOs 159 sailors 4 officers and 5 civilians. Two US Navy petty officers were sent to an internment camp on Shikoku.
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Tokyo
A. P
United States Island of
Guam
George J. McMillin
Shikoku
Zentsuji- Domei
United States Navy
Gilbert Islands
Auto License Sale Offers Reduced Fees in Winchester
Andrew Bell of Winchester announced automobile licenses to go on sale at one third their usual price. The sale runs until midnight, April 15, after which 1942 43 licenses must be used.
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Andrew Bell
Winchester
Vehicle Stamps On Sale Friday At Postoffice
Automobile Use Tax stamps go on sale at the post office for 2.09 dollars and cover February 1 to June 30 with a 5 dollar stamp for the following year. The tax applies to passenger cars buses trucks motorcycles and other motor vehicles on highways.
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Postoffice
Tomorow
Seaeu
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Virginia
Army Expands to 3,600,000 Men Under Roosevelt Plan
Secretary Stimson announced the army will expand to about 3.6 million officers and men this year, more than doubling current forces in ground and air units. First three new divisions to be formed by March 25, with further undisclosed increases planned next year. Camp facilities to be expanded. The plan adds air combat units and 32 motorized or triangular divisions beyond the existing 27 ground divisions.
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Stimson
Three Torpedoes Hit Tanker Off Montauk Point
Navy officials disclosed an unidentified submarine torpedoed the Panamanian tanker Nornes off Montauk Point near Long Island. Two crewmen died. 38 aboard were rescued in good condition as the ship remained partially afloat with its bow out of the water. The attack occurred at 1:20 am on a Wednesday, about 60 miles southeast of Montauk Point.
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New York
Long Island
Edward C. Kalbfus
Newport Naval Base
Nornes
Kalbfus
Navy Department
Montauk Point
New York Harbor
For Sale Excellent used 34x7 10 ply truck tires
Used 34x7 10 ply truck tires offered by Geo Vee ton Garage. Includes price and contact details not fully readable.
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Geo. Veeton Garage
Pray For Victory Editorial Calls Nation To Prayer
An editorial urges a week of prayer against Germany and Japan in wartime. It frames prayer as essential, contrasts Christian faith with militarist regimes, warns of persecution and danger, and declares the nation must pray for victory to defeat the Axis.
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Japan
Germany
Complete Plans For Observance Of Gen. Lee Birthday
Plans for General Lee birthday observance completed by General Turner. Luncheon reservations may be made by dialing 5512 no later than Friday.
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Gen. Lee
General Turner
Big Jap Bombers Shot Down Over Manila Bay
The War Department reports nine heavy Japanese bombers attacked Corregidor island in Manila Bay. Two were shot down by anti aircraft fire with minor damage to fortifications and few casualties among American and Philippine troops. Aggressive enemy ground activity continues along the line.
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Washington
War Department
Ina i
Corregidor
Department
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Teachers Seek Adoption Of 3 Point Plan In Frederick County
Frederick County teachers in Middletown Va reaffirm support for a three point program aiming at an sound retirement plan salary increases and free textbooks. Principal H Denis Hoover says no recent meeting but the association continues to back the plan with emphasis on retirement pen and higher pay.
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the Star
Middletown
Frederick County
West
H. Denis Hoover
Frederick County Teachers Association
Hoover
Lime Company Near Capacity Amid Steady Demand
Stephens City Va January 15 Business at the M J Grove principal in lime operations is reported near capacity as demand remains strong. Local plant activity continues to run at high output levels to meet orders.
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the Star
Stephens City
M. J. Grove
Eyes Examined Prescriptions Pilled Lenses Duplicated
An ophthalmology note records eye examinations with prescriptions and duplicated lens orders. The entry cites Hodgson and Brown as involved parties in the optical practice.
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Hodgson & Brown
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