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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
2
Frederick County Draft Board issues notices to 1-A registrants about a new pre-induction exam in Richmond. The process eliminates the screen test, leaving 1-A determinations based on papers and a single local pre-induction physical. Deferment claims affect scheduling and potential appeals follow if disqualified.
The civil and police court docket lists Landon G. Boyer of 952 Wood Avenue charged with an unlicensed female dog, $3 fine and $4.25 costs. Carlton A. Helmick of Route 3 Keyser West Virginia fined $10 for speeding plus $4 costs.
The calendar lists expiration dates for ration stamps across food, sugar, footwear, and fuel. Meats fats and certain stamps expire January 29 to February 26. processed foods through February 20. sugar through March 31. shoes and airplane stamps with indefinite or March expirations. gas coupons vary by region with February to March endpoints. Period 3 coupons remain valid in all areas with regional dates noted.
Major Benser Taylor, home on furlough, will deliver the morning message at 11 o clock Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. He formerly led Sewickley First United Presbyterian Church and trained at Pittsburgh Xenia Theological Seminary. He served in the Chaplain Corps with assignments in Ft Meade Trinidad and was named Sector Chaplain of the Trinidad Sector and Base Command. The public is invited.
Rappahannock county leads Virginia by exceeding its individual bond quota with 54000 in purchases against a 50000 target. statewide the campaign reports 18300000 in individual bonds toward a 78000000 goal, with corporation totals to be released Feb 1 and the full drive ending Feb 15.
Elliott Ritchie was indicted for felony in Middletown by a six man grand jury in Corporation Court after being sent up by Judge Rice. The charges include forging a check allegedly signed by 8 S. C. Stuart and drawn on Middletown State Bank and uttering another forged check. Witnesses Mrs. 8 C. Stuart S. C. Stuart and Eugene Cooper testified. Jury foreman F. L. Largent led the panel with Howard S. Nulton C. Arthur Robinson O. H. Swanson Hugh R. Grim and Robert B. Bell.
Pfc. W. Alan Peery, former manager of the Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp and past president of the Winchester Kiwanis Club, is on furlough at his home. He is attached to the Medical Corps at Fort Lewis Washington and attended the Kiwanis meeting Wednesday.
The 2 percent 214% Treasury Bonds of 1965 1970 dated February 1 1944 due March 15 1970 offer par value and accrued interest. Denominations range from 100 1000 5000 10000 100000 590000 to 1000000 with bearer or registered forms. Redeemable at par after March 15 1965 with four months notice. Bonds usable as collateral and redeemable on death for estate taxes. Subscriptions available at Federal Reserve Banks Branches and Treasury. finance workers bankers or savings institutions may submit free of charge.
The Japanese military attache in Bucharest was arrested and jailed by Romanian authorities for illicit radio communications with Moscow. He allegedly attempted suicide during a raid, but was captured. Two Japanese soldiers linked to the secret radio operation were also arrested. Turkey expelled Domei News Agency representative Yosikoshu Oda for untruthful reporting.
In a testy session Jennings Randolph entered the Public Lands Committee room with a five foot Harper's Ferry musket to push a bill setting aside 1 500 acres near Harper's Ferry as a national monument for John Brown raid history. The panel voted unanimously to report the measure favorably to the House. Chairman Patterson ordered that there be no coercion.
The House Military Committee condemned Japanese prisoner abuse and urged decisive action. Secretary Hull said the US gathers evidence to punish war criminals, and noted ongoing prisoner exchanges, relief deliveries, and questions about the fate of aid sent on the Gripsholm amid the Pacific conflict.
The Winchester area recorded 68 degrees at 2 pm today, cooler than yesterday’s mild spell. An attendant at the Research Laboratory notes 74 degrees occurred last January, with milder weather later dipping below freezing.
Spain confronts a deep economic crisis as the United States suspends February oil shipments from the Caribbean, Spain’s main source. Generalissimo Franco’s government weighs its position with the Allies amid pressure from the United States and Britain.
Bishop W. W. Peele of Richmond urged organized Christianity to play a positive role in shaping the postwar world. Speaking at Centenary Methodist Church he warned against apathy as Methodists and Virginia church groups prepare a Richmond drive for the crusade for a new world order. Also addressing the meeting were Dr. W. F. Quillian of New York and Mrs. J. D. Brags of St. Louis.
A Booster Club has been organized at Virginia Avenue School to boost scrap material collection for the intra school S Flag contest. Representatives span grades one through six, including Louie Gordon, Robert Crisslin, Rolf Smith, Glenda Keckley, Chas Miller, James Borrer, Edwin Pugh, Robert Lake and Pete Pappas. The school will collect scrap again next Thursday and placed third in the five rounds.
Andrew Bell secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Maj or W. V. Bradshaw Jr toured the new Newton D. Baker Hospital near Martinsburg West Virginia this week. Major Bradshaw of the U S Army Medical Corps is home on leave after years stationed in Iceland.
A wartime civic message urges readers to participate in the war bonds drive. Citizens are asked to invest in bonds to support the military effort and bolster national defense.
Washington dispatch details a joint Army Navy report on brutal Japanese treatment of Bataan and Corregidor prisoners. It cites starvation torture beheadings and burying victims alive based on sworn survivor statements including Melvyn H. McCoy S M Mellink and William E. Dyess.
Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock for Rea son Luther Carroll 69 who died at Memorial Hospital Wednesday. He was the son of the late Thomas and Sara E Allen Carroll of Clarke county. Surviving are two brothers James E and William W Carroll of Clarke county. The Rev O W Lynch officiated at Providence Chapel Methodist Church. Burial was in the Carroll family graveyard nearby.
A city crew began flushing streets in the business district at four o clock this morning and cleaned more streets in Winchester later in the day. City Manager S. Lee Grant said the flushing was necessary due to a long drought period.
Livestock and produce quotations from Baltimore dated January 28 show mixed activity. Apples unchanged. poultry receipts moderate with firm prices for fancy young fowl, dull for heavy colored fowl. eggs 2,929 cases reported. Cattle steady with several classes listed. calves steady with vealers 14.50 to 15.50. hogs active at 14.30 for top barrows with sows varying. sheep nominally steady with good lambs around 15.50 to 16.50 and fat ewes lower.
Chicago livestock sales show hogs 11 000 , 18 500 total with lightweights active and strong while heavier weights hold steady. Cattle sentiment weak on fed steers and yearlings with best heifers dull after Thursday losses. salable calves 500. sheep 3 000 listed with slaughter lambs steady and native lambs around 15 to 16 dollars.
The House Finance Committee reported a study on a general sales tax including distribution between the commonwealth and localities and possible use of the local share to cut real estate taxes, with governor and Assembly report due 60 days before the next session. Meanwhile the Senate debated eliminating Staunton or Wrtheville as Supreme Court meeting places, favoring savings and efficiency but noting constitutional requirements for moving sessions.
The Star reports from Berryville on the case of Gini Dee. Details cover local developments and statements from officials.
The market turned around with fractional gains as hopes for reduced selling persisted. Strength in Bethlehem Steel and gains in frontliners supported most sectors while rails bonds improved and key commodities held steady amid cautious sentiment.
The Army reports rocket propelled targets used at Camp Davis North Carolina for anti aircraft gunner training. The targets travel as fast as a plane, provide a 450 mile an hour initial speed and about 2200 yard range. Gunners using 50 caliber machine guns and 20 and 40 millimeter cannons claim improved accuracy. The rocket target does not replace the airplane towed target. both are used here.
Fred Glaize Jr chairman of the civic club competition for the Fourth War Loan Drive asks bond chairmen to report as soon as possible to assure proper credit in newspaper reports and on the thermometer board front of the Court House. Telephone number 6251.
A Senate judiciary subcommittee approved sending Sterling Hutcheson’s nomination to the full committee with no objections. Senator Andrews said the panel acted favorably, paving the way for approval for appointment as judge of the Eastern Virginia Federal District Court.
Allied air forces claim a day of heavy combat with 50 enemy planes down and at least 21 to 25 destroyed, seven Allied planes missing, and several strikes across northern Rome and the Mediterranean coast of France. Four downed Allied fliers reported safe. eight German planes shot by a U.S. fighter squadron. Axis convoy damaged north of Rhodes and Canadian corps reportedly in line on the Adriatic end of the Italian front.
Eden states British information shows deteriorating conditions for Allied prisoners in Japanese camps. He cites deaths, severe mistreatment, and specific cases in Shanghai, the Philippines, and Burma, urging Tokyo to reflect on wartime responsibilities.
Chicago January 28. Grains were steady at the open. Oats showed strength from strong buying by local ladies. Opening prices listed for oats, rye, and corn futures with various months and bid ranges.
The page provides the quiz answers: West Virginia, Comedian, "For girls and boys," Boston Mass, inventor of an industrial work system, Frances Perkins, and the salutation "Dear Madam" as item ten.
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