More Japanese Convoy Ships Sunk Or Damaged in Macassar Straits
United Nations reports at least 33 Japanese vessels sunk or damaged in the Macassar convoy since Friday. Sunk includes ten transports and one destroyer. damaged items include five cruisers, two destroyers, nine transports. American torpedo and shellfire hits were noted. U S Navy reported sinking five transports.
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Navy Seeks Unparalleled Supremacy with Massive War Program
Congress approves a 17.7 billion wartime appropriation to expand ships and planes. Navy leaders say 1942 is critical as 150 thousand tons of new tonnage enable two aircraft carriers, two light cruisers, 16 destroyers and 23 submarines, with emphasis on air arms and balanced fleet.
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House of Debate
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Fire destroys twenty airplanes at Dallas Aviation School
Fire at the Dallas Aviation School destroyed twenty airplanes and a hangar. Maj. Bill Long attributed the blaze to a short circuit. Loss estimated between 175000 and 200000 dollars. A worker was repairing a...
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Texas
Dallas Aviation School
Bill Long
Russians Claim Hitler's Winter Line Wiped Out
Moscow reports say Russian troops, hardened by extreme cold, halted Hitler’s winter line and advanced toward Minsk. Clean-up operations underway with no precise distance reported.
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Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Stockholm
Minsk
White Russia
Two Youths Held In Robbery Case
In a morning session Judge F L Largent Jr sent Ardell and Arthur Nicholson to the grand jury on charges of assault and robbery. The Nicholson brothers of Highland Avenue were arrested after George Wilt was found beaten and robbed in Indian Alley behind Grace Lee Church following a brief encounter outside a restaurant. Wilt received hospital treatment for injuries to his eyes. The defendants entered pleas of not guilty.
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Committees On Tires To Meet Each Saturday
Frederick county fire rationing committees will meet at the Winchester courthouse every Saturday at 1 PM to receive tire applications. Applicants must bring old tires for inspection and potential surrender. Meetings aim to ease travel burdens and speed rationing work while avoiding swift actions on emergencies.
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Fred Larrick
Frederick County
Winchester
Larrick
Cocanaii
Rosenberger
Venore Sinks After Axis Sub Attack Off North Carolina
The ore carrier Venore was struck by torpedoes late Friday off the North Carolina coast. Twenty-two crew members are unaccounted for, 21 were rescued ashore at Norfolk, and the ship sank Saturday morning after two torpedo hits and one shell hit.
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Need Volunteers For Registration In Winchester
The Winchester City Selective Service Board appeals for volunteers to register about 1,200 men on February 16. Registration will be at Friendship, Reuss and Sarah Zane Fire Company engine houses and the Corporation Court Room from 7 AM to 9 PM. Between 70 and 100 volunteers are needed to assist the registrants who have not registered before and meet age requirements. Seek workers at City Selective Service office in City Hall by telephone or in person.
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Theton
Staples Advises Deferral On Emergency Authority Resolution
Virginia attorney general Abram P Staples urges Frederick Board of Supervisors to defer action on a resolution granting emergency authority to a defense coordinator. He cites doubts about the board’s statutory power and references related inquiries from Commonwealth attorneys.
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American Troops Arrive in Northern Ireland Under Hartle
The War Department announced the arrival of American Army forces in northern Ireland under Major General Russell P. Hartle. Details on unit designations composition strength ports embarkation dates and sailings were not released.
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Northern Ireland
Stimson
Russell P. Hartle
British Isles
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Secretary of War
United States Army
Ae Russell P. Hart
County Selectees Inducted Today
The first Frederick county selectees were inducted this morning for Roanoke leaving by bus. Quota includes Robert C. Teets Stephens City Alfred Jesse Bageant Rt 1 Winchester Albert B. Pingley Rt 3 Winchester Ray Barley City Harry P. Holliday R F D Angers Store Edward Sueaan Guard Stephens City Kenneth Herbaugh Stephens City Robert Anderson Winchester combat.
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Roanoke
Robert C. Teets
Stephens City
Alfred Jesse Bageant
Rt. 1
Winchester
Albert B. Pingley
Rt. 3
Ray Barley
City
Harry P. Holliday
R. F D. Angers
Edward Sueaan Guard
Kenneth Herbaugh
Robert Anderson
Winch
U S Planes Hit Japanese Convoy in Macassar Strait
US bombers and naval forces attacked a Japanese convoy in the Macassar strait. One transport sunk, another set afire, five enemy planes downed, with seven American bombers returning undamaged. Cebu city bombed. Batan and Subic area skirmishes noted.
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Shacklett wins Evening Star amateur photographer prize
George W. Shacklett, winner of the Evening Star amateur photographer contest, has photographed for ten years. He sharpens and enlarges his own pictures with a Speed Graphic camera. Measles illness lowers attendance in Frederick county schools with many cases in Round Hill. Supt. Kline says a whole family is affected but recovering. Bill Pollard of Virginia Woolen sails to Maxwell Field for Army pilot training, sworn in Saturday for Feb 8 departure. Union Bank of Winchester distributes Shenandoah Valley scenic checks highlighting local attractions. Berryville and Farmers and Merchants banks also issue them.
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Virginia Avenue
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Round Hill
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Winchester
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Montgomery
Ala
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Shenandoah Valley
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Frederick County School Electoral Board Meets Tomorrow
The Frederick County School Electoral Board plans a meeting tomorrow to elect a member of the Frederick County Board representing the district. A vacancy created by the death of Samuel Braithwaite will be filled. George Led Marlboro, chairman, issued the call. Other board members are Lee Smidt and Jonas Cham.
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Samuel Braithwaite
George Led Marlboro
Total Board
Lee Smidt
Gore
Jonas Cham- Clearbrook
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