Tax relief for auto and tire dealers in Virginia Senate
In Richmond Virginia on January 28 the Senate approved a tax relief bill for automobile and tire dealers allowing 1942 license taxes to be based on estimated sales with later adjustment. The House advanced a separate measure to stiffen penalties for larceny of auto tires and tubes, potentially up to ten years in prison. The Senate also concurred with a House amendment opposing highway fund diversion and proposed joint hearings on workers compensation increases.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Senate
House
Weaver
Front Royal
Breeden
Norfolk
Courtdustrial
General Laws Committee
Ralph Jon
Ono
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Mov
Knox Pictures Navy Having Gigantic Task On All Seas
Secretary Frank Knox described the U S Navy as engaged in a vast protective assignment across the Pacific Atlantic Russia China Malaya Libya and beyond calling the enemy one indivisible total force. He spoke at a Chicago luncheon clarifying remarks about Hitler as the principal foe and warned about public uncertainty over fleet movements while noting strategic value in such questions. The address referenced January actions including sinking seven battleships by January 1 and the subsequent shift by January 15.
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Chicago
Frank Knox
United States Navy
Chicago Association of Commerce
Hitler
Pacific
Atlantic
Russia
China
Malaya
Libya
Eaton to Speak Here at Winchester Red Cross Meeting
R S Eaton director of Roll Call Eastern Area American Red Cross in Alexandria will speak at the Winchester Frederick County Red Cross chapter annual meeting in the Winchester armory at 7 p.m. Officers will be elected and the 1941 work report presented.
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Red Cross
Armory
Raymond 8. Eaton
Roll Call
American National Red Cross
Alexandria
Winchester-Prederick County
Eaton
Winchester
Survivors From Powell Tanker Land On Shore
Twelve survivors and the body of at least one crew member of the Francis E Powell tanker landed at Chincoteague and to be brought to Norfolk. The tanker was torpedoed off the coast early Tuesday. 17 sailors were brought ashore at Lewes, Delaware, last night. Coast guardsmen and fishermen provided additional survivors and bodies as losses mounted to eight ships sunk by Axis submarines today.
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Norfolk
Mdeed
Francis E. ‘Powell
Chincoteague
Fifth Naval District
Francis E. Powell
Lewes
Del
Howell
Boy Slayer Is Sentenced To Life In Prison
Thomas Dewey Cameron Jr., 15, was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to the slaying of a middle aged couple and their daughter during a robbery in Huntley Virginia to obtain money to redeem a bicycle. Doctors testified he has the intellect of a 10 or 11 year old but is legally responsible.
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Washington
J. R. H. Alexander
Thomas Dewey Cameron, Jr
Cameron
Alexander
Lane
Washington, Va
Joseph R. Blalock
Southwestern State Hospital
Marion
Blalock
Rappahannock County
Edward Johnson
Sadie
Ethel
Johnsons
Huntley
Winchester urges stamp purchases to ease travel permits
Winchester urges residents to buy travel stamps now as only about 4,000 of the 4,500 stamps have been issued. The deadline is Friday and Saturday to drive a car without a permit, and the advice aims to smooth county travel and support the war effort.
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Frederick County
Inter-Faith Meeting Planned in Winchester
Arrangements are under way for an inter faith meeting in Winchester later this year. Dr. Flickinger of the National Conference of Christians and Jews will announce that messages from a Jewish Rabbi a Catholic Priest and a Protestant Minister will address the gathering. The event marks Winchester observance of National Brotherhood Week and promotes harmony among faiths.
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Winchester
Flickinger
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Freeman resigns as State Planning Board chairman
Governor Darden announced that Dr. Douglas S. Freeman has resigned as chairman of the State Planning Board in Richmond Virginia. The move comes amid state governance updates.
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Richmond
Darden
Douglas S. Freeman
State Planning Board
Indignation Meeting Recalled Over Removal of Memorial
An 1921 Winchester Evening Star report recalls an indignation meeting of Revolutionary War heroes buried at Mount Hebron. Citizens urged removal of a piece of ordnance installed near the Headquarters of the Major General Commanding, claiming it did not honor the period and was not representative of official intent.
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Morgan
Mark Weeti
Winchester Evening Star
Mount Hebron
Donorgan
Four Frenchmen Executed by Nazis in Reprisal
In Vichy on January 28 the Germans announced four Frenchmen were shot in one firing squad for "De Gaullist activities." A fifth Frenchman, unnamed, died before a Marseille firing squad. charges against him were not stated.
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Vichy
Trroccupieq
France
de Gaullist Activites
Marseille
Hurley Nomination To New Zealand Proposed
President Roosevelt submitted to the Senate the nomination of Patrick J. Hurley, former secretary of war, to be minister to New Zealand. The White House had indicated Hurley would remain abroad until he secured the post.
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Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
Hoover
New Zealand
Senate
Roosevelt
Hurley
White House
Legionnaires Learn Role In Defense Program
Charles P. McVicar outlined the role of ex service men in defense at a legion banquet at the Golden Glow. Claude Grim presided. Wilbur Hewitt spoke of Mt. Alto Hospital work. Home Guard officers Browne and Fowle attended. many veterans plan to join. Post enrollment of 131 aims for 150 this year.
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Charles P. McVicar
R. V. Conrad American Legion Post
Golden Glow
Claude M. Grim
Wilbur W. Hewitt
Mt. Alto Hospital
Mr. Hewitt
Horace C. Browne
Philip B. Fowle
Home Guard
Legion Post
Humorist To Be At Banquet Of Rouss Firemen
The Speakers' committee of the Rouss Fire Company announces plans for the annual banquet honoring Charles Broadway Rouss on February 11. Congressman Robertson and Rev. R. A. Whitten attend. A I Ellin of Frederick Md to deliver a humorous address. Toastmaster H F Byrd Jr of Winchester Evening Star invited. Principal speaker to be announced upon acceptance. Menu committee promises a sumptous meal.
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Rouss Fire Company
Charles Broadway Rouss
Robertson
R. A. Whitten
A. I. Ellin
Frederick
C. Douglas Brown
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester Evening Star
Ellin
Winchester
Russia
American Legion
David F. Hottle
Cecil C. Grim
C Douglas Brown
Sub Sighted In Gulf By Navy's Plane
Corpus Christi Texas January 28 Capt Alva Bernhard commander of the naval air station said a submarine doubly German had been sighted about 15 miles from Port Aransas this morning and another may be nearby Planes and ships are seeking the craft He said the submarine was probably in to attack oil tanks and that a second sub may be in the area as they have been known to operate in pairs a smoke bomb appeared four miles south of the first sub.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Alva Bernhard
Naval Air Station
Port Aransas
Bernhard
Transport Pilot Shown To Have Been Off Course
Los Angeles January 28 report to a House committee investigating air accidents says the Transcontinental and Western air transport crash that killed actress Carole Lombard and 21 others was not caused by sabotage or mechanical failure. The preliminary inquiry notes captain Wayne Williams was discharged by TWA eight years ago for insubordination but reinstated by the National Labor Board. Nichols did not release conclusions.
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Los Angeles
Carole Lombard
Jack Nichols
Sacremeae
Wayne Williams
National Labor Board
Nichols
More Towns Taken By Red Forces
Moscow dispatches report the Red Army recaptured 70 towns, advancing northwest and southwest of Moscow as German forces retreat toward a two-line defensive system. Soviet sources say Germany is rushing to complete a dual defense line about a mile and a half behind the first.
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Moscow
Rusian Front
Red Army
Furious Battle Developing In South China
A Chungking radio report via CBS shortwave lists a severe battle developing in South China over a wide area from Canton to Sheklung and Tseng. An expert drive in two columns began Sunday. by Monday evening the enemy had reached Bok Lo northwest of the East river Tan as defenders offered stiff resistance.
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San Francisco
Chungking
Bok Lo
Tan
January precipitation lags average despite recent snow
City and County notes urge using current precipitation to reach the monthly average as of 8 am 1.92 inches this January with a 2.51 inch 29 year average. A half inch fell in the last 24 hours as rain turned to wet snow. Stories include a Winchester News 1904 account of a monument fund for General Morgan and a Red Cross quilt donation from Mrs. Miller Barley of Stephens City. Otto Lindberg commends Winchester Police for locating his daughter-in-law through prompt cooperation.
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Harry T. Cook
Star
Winchester News
George F. Norton
General Morgan
James Haymaker
Friendship Fire Company
John Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Winchester
Otto C. Lindberg
Hollis
The
New Yorker
Allen Lindberg
Westfield
N. J
Lindberg
Fan
York
Oil Center Burned Out and Japanese Trapped at Balikpapan
A long-range communique reports Japanese forces occupied the burned oil center of Balikpapan on Borneo but entered a trap set by Dutch defenders. Reports compare losses to thousands on the Japanese side and a Dutch tally of ships sunk or damaged, with American figures citing 36 killed or wounded among Japanese. The Malayan front sees intensified fighting near Singapore as Allied lines withdraw and Japanese air and ground assaults increase.
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Rangoon
Burma
Yankee Volunter Fliers
Bangkok
Thailand
Macassar Strait
War Department
U. S. Army
Japan
United States
Cas Strait
Java
Sir Archibald P. Wavell
United Nations
Dutch East Borneo
Celebes II
Bank Papan East Borneo
Macassar
Balik Papan
Batavia
Wavell
Singapore
Pacific
Kluang
Malaya
Sengarang
Batu Pahat
Emm Gren
Dutch Sumatra
Dinner by meee retion play bingo at home
A local notice invites residents to a bingo night titled Dinner by meee retion at P O E Home located at 211 N Leudeum Street. The event runs on Wednesdays and emphasizes community participation and social gathering.
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N. Leudeum Street
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Navy
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R. S. Eaton
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Boy Slayer
Thomas D. Cameron, Jr
Legionnaires
Rouss
Mr. Ellin
Frederick, Md
Byrd
Gulf
Capt. Williams
Red
South China
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