Ask Funds For Establishing Libraries For Rural Regions
In Richmond on January 24 a proposal to fund regional public libraries in Virginia with a 50000 dollar appropriation was introduced by Senator R R Parker of Wise. The bill aims to shift local budget estimation to division superintendents and local school boards to reduce disputes over funding and align local costs with available state support.
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Richmond
Virginia
R. R. Parker
Wise
Winchester Leader Honored on Front Page Inauguration
Ed honorable mention for the Front Page and honorable Rhame who inaugurated it and now serves as an executive of the penaetinale teeteye. Winchester resident and former Eddy Press post holder for years was present.
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Rhame
Penaetinale Teeteye Sa Ee
Winchester
Eddy Press
City bids awarded for fuel and oil supplies
Contracts for city supplies are awarded to Rosenberger Company and Pure Oil Company. About 25 000 gallons of gasoline will be furnished at tank car price plus .0085 per gallon, and roughly 500 gallons of motor oil will be supplied by Standard Oil at 9 12 cents per gallon.
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Rosenberger Company
Pure Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Editors Endorse Censorship in Mid-Winter Meeting
Richmond Va January 24 editors and associations meet for the final business session of the twenty fourth mid winter conclave discussing measures that may become necessary in the interest of the nations safety.
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Richmond
Rank For Knudson Wins Approval
In Washington on January 24 an Army affairs subcommittee approved the nomination of Rank For Knudson to a production post, heading the general in charge of the army unit. The confirmation moves forward as the committee backs Knudson’s appointment.
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Washington
Army
Chandler
D-Ky
Heavy Sugar Run Triggers Government Rationing Expected
Heavy runs on sugar supplies will force government rationing within a month or less, with rationing books being prepared and machinery details finalized. Large industrial users already face limits, and retailers report queues and buying limits as the shortage tightens.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Morgenthau Promises to Plug Revenue Holes
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau vows to close tax loopholes to reach the Presidents nine billion dollar revenue goal. He cites tax-exempt securities and asserts billions in taxes shift onto ordinary citizens yearly. In Buenos Aires, Pampero newspaper is suspended for two days over an anti Allied attack editorial.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Pampero
United States
Ee Cesar
Americas Split With Axis Widens as Relational Break Approves
Brazil moves toward severing diplomatic ties with Germany Italy and Japan as Argentina delays, with five South American nations ready to act. The Pan American conference diplomatic panel approved the plan and an economic break followed, while Sumner Welles prepared a radio address.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Americas
Axis
Germany
Italy
Japan
Peru
Sumner Wells
United States
Argentina
Paraguay
Chile
Ecuador
Tire committee approves few in Winchester Frederick county
Rationing limits tire relief to eleven approved applicants. In Frederick county list includes P G Ireland Arthur Jenkins Hobart Whitacre Carl E Martin Lorenzo J Williams Martin D Adams Lloyd P Fisher while Winchester entries feature James H Huff Lee Baking Co J Walter Knee and P W Plummy Lumber Co. The southern Frederick county inspector Fred Larrick notes approvals remain scarce.
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Winchester
Frederick County
P. G. Ireland
Arthur Jenkins
Star Route Mail
Hobart W. Whitacre
Carl E. Martin
Lorenzo J. Willams
Martin D. Adams
Lloyd P. Fisher
James H .Huff
Lee Baking Co
J. Walter Knee
P. W. Plumly Lumber Co
Brhod.s
Fred Larrick
M. Oe
Ener
Russians Intent On Carrying Attack Onto German Soil
Sir Stafford Cripps said the Russians aim to deliver a final blow to Germany next fall and winter and intend to make the conquest of Germany complete. He noted Stalin’s strength, doubled Urals production, and Russia’s need for Allied aid to resist a spring and summer German offensive.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Moscow
Germany
Joseph Stalin
Tokyo
Russia
Japan
Sir Stafford
Urals
Red Army
China
Stalin
Ist Aid Class For Air Raid Wardens To Open Monday
Grover Cooper announces 88 volunteers signed up for the air raid warden course. The first meeting will be at 8 p.m. at the Sarah Zane engine house with Grim, Taylor, and George Jones as instructors. All volunteers must take the course as an essential wardens requirement.
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Grover Cooper
Sarah Zane
Grim
Tayloylor Barr
George Jones
Mozhaisk Fall Acknowledged By German Radio
German radio finally admitted the fall of Mozhaisk, the key Russian post, in a broadcast noting a grim setback in the eastern front. The report confirms the loss amid corrective commentary and wartime fatigue.
Victories Reported Across Asia and Pacific in World War II
Allied air and naval forces deliver a string of successes. Australian gunners smash a column of Japanese tanks 67 miles north of Singapore. Dutch bombers hit Japanese invasion ships off Balik Papan. In Burma RAF and US fighters down seven twin engined bombers and four fighters in a dogfight over Rangoon. MacArthur reports heavy fighting on Batan Island with Japanese landings and counterattacks. Subic Bay reinforcements arrive as the Japanese press their thrust on the Batan west coast.
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Associated Press
Malayan
Singapore
Borneo
United Nations
United States
Rangoon
Burma
Douglas MacArthur
Batan Peninsula
War Department
MacArthur
Subic Bay
Batan
South China Sea
London
Stafford Cripps
Moscow
Russia
Japan
Balik Papan
Dutch Borneo
Washington
Navy
Ingate
Atlantic
Far
Pacific
Thg
Tad
Selaapeuaeaa
Motor Industry Pledges Fullest Effort In War
Detroit reports the automotive industry pledged full support to the War Production Board for war material output. At a meeting led by Paul G. Hoffman, over 800 engineers and executives vowed to outproduce rival economies. The plan calls for cross use of machine tools and reallocation of unused capacity to armament needs.
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Detroit
War Production Board
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Masonic Temple
Automotive Council For War Production
Hoffman
Ernest Kanzler
Roberts Delivers Pearl Harbor Report To White House
Associate Justice Owen J Roberts presented his investigation report on the Pearl Harbor attack to President Roosevelt at the White House. Officials said the document may be released in full or in portions while deletions protect military information.
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Washington
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
White House
Pearl Harbor
Stephen Bary
Berts
Chary
Comscrip
Justice Roberts
Roosevelt
Income Tax Services Offered by J H Seal Jr
State and Federal income tax reports prepared by licensed advisor J H Seal Jr. Available at P O Box 377. Contact details listed for service inquiries.
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J. H. Seal, Jr
P. O. Box
Soviet Maneuver Tricked Nazis
Pravda reports a powerful Red maneuver drew Germans from position and split their forces as Russians advanced westward beyond the Valdai hills. In a little over a month the Red Army moved to within 120 miles of the Latvian border, threatened Nazi positions near Leningrad Vyazma and Smolensk, recaptured 2000 towns, and inflicted 17 000 German deaths according to a communique.
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Moscow
Pravda
Valdai
Dvina
Leningrad
Vyazma
Smolensk
New Rail Fares Effective Soon
Officials of the Association of American Railroads announced a 10 percent passenger train fare increase, approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, will take effect Feb. 10 after traffic managers and A A R officials reached agreement on the date.
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Washington
Pere Fect
Association of American
Interstate Commerce Commission
Springtime signs appear in city and county brief notes
Buds swell as pussy willows and lilacs show spring-like warmth. The Southern Belle Council No. 40 in Stephens City donated an American flag to Reliance School with Miss Lula Miller in charge of a patriotic program. EB Alger of Millwood presented the flag. The group aims to place flags at every school lacking one. Winchester Company 115, WPF, was listed to relieve a guard near Alexandria. A Winchester youth rejected for flat feet at Roanoke induction joins Uncle Sam's Aviation Cadets, with Air Corps doctors noting pilots may avoid much walking.
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Southern Belle Council
Stephens City
Reliance
Lula Miller
EB. L. Alger
Millwood
Winchester
Roanoke
Uncle Sam
Air Corps
Scotland Yard Guides Infiltration Pranks Reported
The Police Chronicle and Constabulary World said two Scotland Yard members wore German uniforms and roamed London areas. They spoke in guttural English and German, sought RAF and military officers for information, and had tea at a popular London venue. No credentials were shown and only one phone call to police was logged.
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London
Police Chronicle and
Constabulary World
Scotland Yard
Odin See
Chronicle World
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N. Y
Coimbra
New York
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House
House of Delegates
Cartwright
Knudson
GITY
Economic Committee
Tire Committee
Rhodes
Middletown
Berryville
Cripps
Stafford
Libya
Mozhaisk
M’ Arthur
Australia
Britain
U. S
Big Detroit
Eddy Gilmore
Winchester Company 115
WPF
Alexandria
Taylor Barr
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