Millions to Be Wagered on Week End Turf Cards
New York reports vast Fourth of July racing activity with purses totaling tens of thousands and handle projections near several millions. Downs at Boston, Empire City in Jamaica, and others expect large crowds and high wagering when Major stakes like the Massachusetts Handicap and Demosselle Stakes draw thousands. Whirlaway earns a retirement plate as Lassie and Stars and Stripes events draw crowds, while Fort Erie, Charles Town, and West Virginia tracks plan sizable weekends with substantial mutuel totals.
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New York
United
Boston
Massachusetts
Jamaica Plant
Whirlaway
Chicago
Kentucky Barn
Detroit
Charles Town
Eeling
West Virginia
Fort Erie
Allied air action tallies show heavy German loss
The report cites Allied aerial activity and German morale decline with 15,000 tons of material sunk, 37,500 tons dumped, and 18,031 Axis planes destroyed worldwide by end of June. It notes additional losses by Russians and other Allied forces earlier in the war.
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World
Germany
Harold H. Balfour
State
Air
Gering
France
Royal Navy
U. S. Navy
Bombing Nippons In South Pacific Becomes Routine
The routine southwest Pacific raids continue as Allied pilots fly the Lakuni and Vunakanau targets near Rabaul. Staff Sgt. Robert Watson, Lieut. John Glyer, and second Lieut. Harry Curtis aided in setting fires and delivering bombs despite long 1000 mile round trips and ongoing ack ack and searchlight activity.
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NEA
Baul
New Britain
South
Southwest Pacific
Lakuni
Vunakanau
Rabaul
Ackack
Germany
Italy
Robert Watson
Castle Shannon
John Glyer
Wilmington
Del
Harry Curtis
Chicago
Action Against Investors Firm Charged by SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit against Investors Syndicate, Investors Mutual, Inc., and Investors Syndicate of America alleging a 15 year pattern of fraudulent practices. The case involved more than $1.5 billion in certificates and securities and over 400000 investors, described by the SEC as the largest case it has ever handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Securities and Exchange Commission
Investors Syndicate, Investors Mutual, Inc
Investors Syndicate of America
Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Poll Tax Requirement
Tennesseeans must pay a poll tax to vote, says the State Supreme Court in a 3 to 2 decision. The court held unconstitutional 1943 acts repealing the tax and describing collection and proof of payment by voters.
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Nashville
Tenn
Senate Defers Its Vote and House Voices Support for CCC
The Senate defers its vote on the bill amid debate over living standards and subsidies. The House upholds the veto 208 to 154 while backing a stop gap to extend CCC lending from July 1 to Jan 1 and raise borrowing authority by 350 million dollars. Taft urged a 250 million ceiling for six months before further talks.
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House
CCC
Senate
Taft
Marines In Jungle Landing Under Quiet Patrol
Marines find no resistance on the shore as they disembark quietly after approaching by sea. Native scouts cluster nearby reporting enemy routes and jungle trails while admiring captured gear. Farr of the London Daily Mail notes gaudy jungle outfits and pocket murder stories among troops.
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Farr
London Daily
Allied Forces Press Pacific Offensive in New Guinea and Solomons
Allied reports say Japanese bombers inflicted no damage at Rendova while American and Australian forces consolidate around Viru Harbor New Georgia. In New Guinea Salamaua and Nassau Bay engagements advance as patrols connect inland positions, marking the first phase of a broader operation.
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Rendova
Viru Harbor
New Georgia Island
Viru
Australia
Salamaua
New Guinea
Pacific
Solomons
Munda
Douglas MacArthur
Mubo
Nassau Bay
Malolo
Labor Shortage Plans and Committees in Clarke County
A county report outlines 1943 labor projections for apples peaches wheat corn and hay with livestock totals, notes farmer skepticism over wage scales machinery shortages and transport, and advises an educational campaign canvassing nonfarm families and recalling agricultural workers. It lists committees for publicity schools placement and volunteers and instructs workers to register at local offices.
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Clarke County
Roy Potts
Julian Everly
Leonard Bell
Gwynne Jones
Hi Davis
R. L. Bromley
A. Sommaripa
A. F. Robertson
Arthur Golightly
Irvine Price
Ralph Ware
W. R. Thompson
Berryville
Clark Lloyd
Millwood
Vandeventer
Boyce
Mayite Post
Vast Supplies To Be Sent To Pacific War Effort
Navy Secretary Frank Knox told a Chamber of Commerce audience that ships planes and submarines are on the way to the Pacific theater for new blows against Japan. He cautioned that oil shortages loom and a real shortage could emerge in 1944.
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San Francsco
Pacific War Theater
Navy
Frank
Pacific
Chamber of Commerce
Recreation Group Meets July 8th
Winchester Recreation Council holds a meeting at the George Washington Hotel at 8 o'clock July 8 to elect nine directors. Earlier on July 1 the group set terms for four directors of one year and five of two years. A nominations committee was appointed with Rev. E. T. Clark as chairman and members including Rev. Ronald Wilson Ed Barr Mrs. McSherry Lupton and Marvin Weaver. Ed Molden serves as chairman of the council steering committee.
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Winchester Recreation Council
George Washington Hotel
E. T. Clark
D. D
Ronald Wilson
Ed Barr
McSherry Lupton
Marvin Weaver
Ed Molden
Tomatoes Sell for Ten Dollars a Bushel on Local Market
Local market reports show home grown tomatoes selling at ten dollars per bushel after a dealer paid thirty dollars for three bushels. Producers expect better terms as contract prices for the commercial crop run at eighty one cents per bushel delivered to the cannery.
Brumback Improves After Major Operation at Memorial
Cc I Brumback a farm and implement dealer and ex chairman of the Board of Supervisors is improving at Memorial hospital after a major operation. He remains unable to receive visitors.
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Cc. I. Brumback
Board of Supervisors
Memorial Hospital
Obituary: Arthur W. Garrett 75 Died in Washington DC
Arthur W. Garrett aged 75 died this morning at 7 30 in Washington DC where he spent most of his life. He was a son of the late Samuel H and Susan Cather Garrett of Frederick county. Funeral is set for Tuesday at Mt Hebron Chapel at 2 o clock with Masonic rites. He was unmarried and survived by his sister Mrs Effie Line of Washington and brothers Granville Garrett of Jacksonville Florida and Eugene Garrett Walton Indiana.
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Arthur W. Garrett
Washington, D. C
Samuel H
Susan Cather Garrett
Frederick County
Mt. Hebron Chapel
Masonic Order
Garrett
Effiie Line
Washington
Granville Garrett
Jacksonville, Fla
Eugene Garrett
Walton, Ind
Ceiling On Corn Drives Shift To Medium Weight Hogs
The proposal would cap corn input for hog feeding by favoring medium weight hogs. This shift could reduce corn requirements for hogs and free grain for industrial users and other livestock feeders.
Hearing to value Dearmont tract for highway needs
The Dearmont property of 280 acres in Clarke and Frederick counties includes 6.40 acres required for highway construction. Witnesses heard include Russell, Burwell, Carper, Ginn, Smith, Johnston, Ritter, Buckley and others. R Gray Williams represents the Dearmonts. James P. Reardon handles the state commission case.
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Dearmont
Co. O
Jessie Dearmont
W. A. Dearmont
Mamie Dearmont
W. E. Dearmont
Clarke
Frederick
Messrs. Russell
Burwell
Pete Carper
Howard Ginn
McKay Smith
Capt. Johnston
Hugh Ritter
Arthur Buckley
R. Gray Williams
The
Dearmonts
James P. Reardon
State Highway Commission
Baltimore Market Quotation Summary for July 3rd
Produce reports unchanged apples. very light poultry receipts with firm tone. Cattle prices mixed week over week with steers and cows up 25 cents, bulls up 75 cents. calves steady. hogs active with prices up to 14.55 for 120-130 lb, larger ranges across weights. sheep and lambs mostly softer with fat lambs down 50 cents and ewes steady.
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Baltimore
Livestock Auction Report From Chicago Market
Salable hogs 500, cattle 100, receipts higher week over week but below year earlier. Hogs top 14.25, sows steady, calves none. Cattle and calves weak with mix of 25 to 50 point declines, best vealers 17.15, yearlings 16.85, bulk steers 14.25-16.50. Lambs and sheep 50-75 lower, top native lambs 16.00, bulk 13.50-15.25. packers buying pressure noted.
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Chicago
Salable Hogs Higher as Cattle Remains Steady
Pittsburgh July 3 report from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture shows salable hogs at 100 head, with prices up 15 cents. Weight ranges from 100 to 350 pounds quoted 13.00 to 14.60. Salable cattle total around 400 head, steady in price.
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Pittsburgh Livestock
Pittsburgh
Holiday Shy Trade Slow in Apathy Lean Week Market
New York July 3. Pre holiday apathy dominated the stock market with a slow session and about 350000 shares changing hands. Insurers trimmed commitments while some strength appeared in select issues as many brokers and clerks stayed away ahead of Independence Day trading recess. Bonds steadied led by rails and inflation fears eased slightly amid war news and ample idle funds.
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New York
House
Rails
Giraud Heads to United States for Roosevelt Invitation
Gen Henri Giraud travels toward the United States after the French Committee of National Liberation approves a Washington visit in response to a Roosevelt invitation. Gen Charles de Gaulle will preside during his absence.
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Algiers
Henri Giraud
United States
French Committee of National Liberation
Giraud
Washington
Roosevelt
Charles de Gaulle
Diamond Dick dies at 74 once wild west show star
NORFOLK Nov. 3— Dr. Richard J. Tanner, 74, once the original Diamond Dick of the wild west circus era, died at 4 hospital after a fall that broke his leg about a week ago.
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Norfolk
Richard J. Tanner
Diamond Dick
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Baltimore reports grain prices with wheat No 2 red winter at 1.51 for July and 1.47 1-4 in closing. Winchester Market Wheat listed at 1.47 old and 1.42 new. Corn priced at 1.10. Prices based on mill delivery.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Chicago Grain Quotations Rise After House Veto Action
Chicago July 3 opening grain prices show gains following the House action to sustain the President's veto of the Commodity Credit Corporation bill with anti subsidy provisions. Wheat July 1.46 1 2 to 1 7 8, Sept 1.46 7 8 to 1 2, Dec 1.43 1 4 to 1 48, May 1.50. Oats July 68 1 2, Sept 67 1 4 to 1 8, Dec 68 to 67 7 8, May 69 1 2 to 5 8. Rye July 1.04 to 1.04 3 4, Sept 1.03 3 4 to 1 2, Dec 3 4 7 8, May 1.09 1 4.
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Chicago
House
Commodity Credit Corporation
Rye
Market Report Prices Steady for Livestock and Salables
Prices unchanged with salable cattle at 25 and sheep at 50 steady. The market notes no change in salable commodities and overall price stability across livestock categories.
Senate Votes to End National Youth Administration
The Senate approved ending the National Youth Administration by a 39 to 34 vote, bowing to House demands in a $1.136 billion labor federal security bill. The agency, created in 1935 to provide work relief for youths aged 16 to 24, faced abolition led by Truman of the Senate War Investigating Committee.
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Washington
Senate
House
National Youth Administration
Truman
D.-Mo
Great Convoy Is Well Protected
London reports a large convoy crossed the Atlantic under shore to shore air cover from land based and carrier planes. The Admiralty and Air Ministry announced one submarine was destroyed another probably sunk and others may have been damaged.
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London
Atlantic
Admiralty
Air Ministry
Stephens City community notices and social events
Stephens City Virginia notes record a Tuesday Ladies class election of officers headed by Mrs. Adams and social events including a White Elephant sale raising funds. The Women's Society of Christian Service hosts a birthday party with a pantomime. Miss Louisa McLeod becomes life member. Barbara Seal hosts an eighth birthday with games and gifts. Visitor Aubrey Doggett arrives. Mr. Mitchell works at Viscose plant. Sgt Haines and wife plan a furlough visit. Mrs. Haines is Dorothy Lemley.
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Stephens City
Co-Workers
Stuart Pence
Julian Gregory
Pence
W. C. Adams
Frank Massie
H. E. Stickley
Carolyn
Anna Orndorff
Joe Clevenger
Frank Roof
Charley Beatty
Ralph Bauserman
Lamp
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Mary Terault
Louisa McLeod
Betty Ewing
Susan Reid Sargent
Shirley Barton
Elva Dovel
Marguerite Carbaugh
Carrie Lou
Lolita Reid
Mary Lee Beatty
Mary Louise Rollings
Mae Jane Grim
Bethel Leggett
Mary Ellen Ritenour
Shirley Seal
Marthena Clevenger
Barbara
Aubrey Doggett
Dayton
Ohio
A. W. Doggett
Herbert Mitchell
Front Royal
Douglas Haines
Victory Parade Monday Morning
Young America for Victory parade planned Monday July 5 sponsored by Winchester Junior Board of Trade and Capitol Theatre. All city county youth under 15 may join. line up on Cameron Street near the theatre before 9, march 9 to Loudoun Street and back, prizes for best decorated bicycle and patriotic posters, participants to be guests of Capitol Theatre afterward.
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Young America
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Capitol Theatre
Mellwee
Handley High School
Cameron Street
Loudoun Street
War Labor Board cuts powers of three industry commissions
Washington on July 3 three of the War Labor Board industry commissions for ship building trucking and non ferrous metals lost their independent decision making authority. The WLB made them panels to enforce the Connally Smith act and keep area wage levels stable. The lumber and building construction wage boards remained unchanged.
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Washington
War Labor Board
WLB
Lumber Commission
Wage Adjustment Board
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz list correct selections for ten questions. It includes names such as Cardinal John Henry Newman and terms like Board of Economic Warfare, plus a few direct phrases and themes from the quiz. The set closes with references to cheese.
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John Henry Newman
Secretary of State
Board of Economic Warfare
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Hansbrough & Carter
Nippons
South Pacific
Tennessee
Tok Secesiaon
Brumback
Arthur Garrett
U.S
Acoustiaon Institute
Munsy Bldg
U. S
Baltimore Livestock
Chicago Livestock
Stock Market Report
By Victor Euban
Diamond Dick Wild West
New Hampshire
Virginia
Price
Lincolnia
Alexandria, VA
N.Y.A
Miller’s
Sherwin-Williams Paints
George L. Collins
Bryant St
N. W
Haldeman’s Creamery
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