Russians disputing claim Stalin Line broken by Germans
A Russian spokesman said 16 days of blitzkrieg cost nearly 1 million Soviet dead and wounded. The Red Army claimed to halt the Nazi drive and seize the offensive, while German reports claimed the Stalin Line had been pierced in places and a Berlin radio broadcast noted advances toward Bacovia.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Red Army
Black Sea
Berezins
Stalin Line
DNB
Berlin
Cernauti
Bacovia
Ukraine
Scouters Prepare for Shenandoah Area Council Camp Meeting
Scouters from nine Virginia and West Virginia counties plan a Shenandoah Area Council meeting at a camp site Thursday evening. The third week of camp will include supper, a ceremonial camp fire, and reviews of camping progress, site selection, membership and finances, plus plans for defense stamp campaigns and a nationwide aluminum drive.
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John
Scully
Capon Bridge
Haines
Shenandoah
Wil E
At & P
James Bennett
Council
Boy Scouts
Winchester
Front Royal
Martinsburg
Charlestown
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Rappahannock
Page
Virginia
Morgan
Berkeley
Jefferson
West Virginia
Red Army Claims Major Soviet Push In Eastern Front
Moscow and Berlin clashed over 16 days of fighting as Soviet communiques hailed heavy German losses while Berlin disputed some gains. Reports cited Red Army success along the Berezina and Dnieper fronts with German forces repulsed and ships sunk near Riga Bay and in the Gulf of Finland.
Ecuador Peru border fighting subsides after two day flare
Quito dispatches report a two day flare up of border fighting and bombing raids between Peru and Ecuador subsiding. Ecuador plans no reinforcements, relying on frontier detachments and local reserves. a medical detachment will tend the wounded. Peru accuses Ecuador of aggression and seeks to frame the dispute as a regional issue.
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Quito
Ecuador
Peru
Guayaquil
Bcuador
Americas
Rouss Pulmot er Revives Woman at Winchester Home
Police were called to a Winchester residence where a woman lay unconscious after a gas stove ignited. Rouss Pulmot er and assistants used the pulmotor for about an hour to revive her.
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Winchester
First US billionaire revealed by early fortunes
The first American to reach a billion-dollar fortune was John D. Rockefeller, marking the start of the United States’ billionaires according to historical records. Rockefeller’s vast oil empire set a landmark in wealth, defining the era’s economic landscape.
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United States
John D. Rockefelt
Yardstick for Nutrition Aid Guides Daily Diet
U S agriculture experts unveil a science backed yardstick to improve national food habits. Home economists adapt the plan to local budgets and seasons while emphasizing milk eggs leafy vegetables lean proteins cereals and fats.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Roosevelt Outlines Iceland Defense and Open Atlantic
The President states the United States will defend Iceland and keep Atlantic approaches open to ensure safe shipping and flow of munitions to Britain. He orders navy measures to protect communications between Iceland and the U S and promises withdrawal of American forces when the international emergency ends.
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South Atlantic
North Atlantic
Iceland
Germany
Greeland
North American
Britain
Congress
Americas
United States
Urge Planting of Vegetables For Emergency
The Garden Club of hype and Clarke County urges fall planting of extra vegetables to stock emergency supplies for county and nation. Call Mrs. Stacy Lloyd for information. They request tomatoes be shipped due to British government needs and list beets carrots spinach swiss chard and lima beans as preferred crops.
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Garden Club
Hype
Clarke County
Spencer
Stacy Lloyd
Boyce
McNemar Urges Peace as Perkins Fight Sparks Resignations
Reports from Richmond indicate E J Hewitt announced that resolutions would demand the resignation or removal of Secretary of Labor Perkins while urging expedited defense efforts. The Seventh Army Corps Veteran Association held a reunion and luncheon at George Washington hotel with officers nominated. delegates arrived early for ceremonies and dedication events at the Winchester armory and hotel ballroom.
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E. J. Hewitt
Richmond
Resolutions Committee
Perkins
Miss Perkins
Sarah Zane Hall
Seventh Army Corps Veteran
Alexandria
Delia F. McHorney
Portsmouth
Evelyn Tyre
Norfolk
Bertha Mills
Roanoke
Sue L. Brown
Petersburg
Marguerite McLean
Tina Day
Louise Murphy
Frances West
Rosa B. Noon
L. W. H. Peyton
Stanton
R. Gordon Simmons
Marvin Summers
W. E. MacClenny
Suffolk
Virginia
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Department of the Potomac
Lynchburg
Eer
H. E. Shull
Marlboro
William Mattox
Washington
The
National Tribune
Edwin B. Emerson
Colliers Weekly
George Washing Hotel
Winchester Armory
C. P. McVicar
Rail Tampering Suspected Near West Virginia Line
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No. 72 was flagged near Lesage as Richard Ellis found many spikes and angle-bars removed from the track. Officials say the derailment was averted by the discovery and an investigation will follow as repairs delayed the train. Conductor H. L. Lang of Parkersburg is named.
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Lesage
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio
Richard Ellis
Wheeling
Huntington
H. L. Lang
Parkers
Everly Rites Held In Middletown For William A Everly
Funeral services were held in Middletown for William Arthur Everly 62 banker church and community leader with rites at home at 2 then Grace Methodist Church at 2 30. He died Saturday about 11 40 on a business trip to Front Royal. Everly was the first rural carrier when rural mail began and later assistant cashier at Middletown State Bank for 19 years and a longtime director. He led Grace Methodist Sunday School for 12 years and was active in the church and fraternal lodges. He is survived by wife Ora Huff three children Linwood Win chester Harry H Silver Spring Md and Ruby May plus a brother and sister and several nieces and nephews. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery.
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William Arthur Everly
Middletown
Grace
Brown
Everly
Front Royal
Eerie
Middletown, State Bank
Grace Methodist Sunday School
Masonic Lodge
Odd Re Lews
Noble Grand
I — Run Lodge No. 147
I. C
William A
Julia Everly
Ora E. Huff
Strasburg Junction
Linwood Everly
Winchester
Harry H. Everly
Silver Springs
Ruby May Everly
J. Park Everly
W. J. Colfelt
Midletown
Mount Carmel
B. Sticklean
M. Punk
Holnan Campbell R. Rhodes
E. L. Stickley
Rogers
Memorial service and dedication address at Capitol Theatre
At 8 30 p m a joint memorial service by Veterans and the Lanieers occurred at Capitol Theatre. The program featured a sacred concert, a hymn by the Junior Board of Trade, and a memorial address by Leon McCord past national commander-in-chief. Auxiliary and Veterans plans included a social at the George Hotel and photo sessions at Winchester armory.
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Veterans
Lanieers
Capitol Theatre
Pend
Junior Board of Trade
Leon McCord
Pang Oriana
Hi Bengues
Geor
Vete
Winchester Armory
Gocen
George Washington Hotel
Sarah Zane Hall
Colonial Brick Workers Strike Summary
45 Colonial Brick workers strike continuing as they pressure Baltimore and other out of state points. They report no U S orders on hand. Colonial Brick, started in 1926, has long operated under manager since 1931 and foreman Swartz since organization.
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Baltimore
U.S
Rossman
Swartz
Smith Funeral Arrangements Announced For Local Pastor
Smith dies Saturday morning after lingering illness at Memorial hospital. Funeral services planned for 4 30 this afternoon with Rev E T D pastor First epee Church and Rev James Ameee pastor Methodist Church Danville Mount Hebron. Pallbearers named. many honorary pallbearers listed.
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First Epee Church
James Ameee
Methodist Church
Danville
Burn Ceil
Mount Hebron
Purcell Plank
Taylor Donald McPadden
David Mills
Earl Metz
Beverley B. Wright
Bobby Boyd
Marshall Kline
B. Dutton
Can Eona Gece Hardy
Ponce’ Dorsey
Cc. Yost
C. W. Hollis
Arthur Carskaden
A H. Yost
W. EB. Huntsberry
L. Nicodemus
J. T. Kremer
Kiltinen Hollis
Walter Smith
J. J. Harris
Raymond Carper
Wilbur Tidler
John Eddy
Burr P. Harrison
Harry L. McCann
Gibson Baker
Nga O
Local Markets The Star Not Responsible For Typos
Market page notes daily accuracy while disclaiming responsibility for typographical errors. It emphasizes that readers should verify figures and listings independently. Local business news and price listings appear alongside brief market observations.
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The
Star
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz list questions and user-provided responses. The fragment includes locations Canada and people Harlan Fiske Stone Frances Perkins Thomas Jefferson Sir Henry Morgan and a misread prompt.
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Quebec
Canada
Cne
Harlan Fiske Stone
Spoon
Thomas Jefferson
Frances Perkins
Sir Henry Morgan
Fourteen Frederick youths report for July 15 service
Frederick county youths ordered to report for force deployment on July 15 in Roanoke Virginia. Names include Woodrow Combs Gore Harry Miller Elliott Stanley Elliott Lam Carson Cline Heishman Marple Nicholas Cross Junction Willis Kern Milburn Strosnider and others with addresses in Winchester Woodstock Stephens City and nearby locales.
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Frederick County
Roanoke
Wes Woodrow Combs
Gore
Harry Wilson Miller
Whitber
Stanley Thomas Elliott
P Lam
25Th Street
North Arlington
Joseph Carson Cline
Stephens City
Boyd Roderick Heishman
Care
Fred Heishman
Wheatfield
Milton Evert Marple
W. M. Ry. Sand Patch
Charles Luther Nicholas
Gilbert Shade Cross Junction
Carroll Gordon Willis
Winchester
Edward Allen Kern
Woodstock
Coleman Bryne Milburn
Grimes
James Russell Strosnider, Jr
R. FP
Paul Mellon Enlists for Cavalry Induction
Paul Mellon son of former Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon reported for selective service training in Washington and was sent to Richmond for Army physicals. He volunteered for induction and asked for cavalry. If he passes he may go to Camp Lee Virginia. his wife Mary Conover Brown supports his decision.
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Washington
Paul Mellon
Treasury
Andrew Mellon
Richmond
Mellon
Army
Cavalry
Virginia City
Mary Conover Brown
Kansas City
Camp Lee
Fauquier County
Miss Silver Dies at Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital mourns the death of Miss Silver, former superintendent of nurses, whose administrative skill helped stabilize the institution. Born to a cultured, well-read life, she lived with her brother Gray Silver after retirement. Her brother, a long-time state senator from Berkeley County, was a noted public figure. The Presbyterian community and local academics remember her with prayers led by Rev. Dr R Diehl at Martinsburg.
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Memorial Hospital
Silver
Gray Silver
Berkeley County
Presyterian Church
Peat Pg Lm
Eeethe
R. Diehl
Miss &Ver
Martinsburg
Death notice for Gerrardstown Presbyterian pastor burial in family cemetery
Rev. Dr. Daffin, pastor of the Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church, will be buried in the cemetery adjoining the Gerrardstown church in the family lot. She is survived by three sisters, Mery Sitch of Rainbunker Hill West Virginia, and Mrs. Harper, plus nephews and nieces.
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Dr. Daffin
Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church
Gerrardstown Church
Mery Sitch
Rainbunker Hill
W. Va
Harper
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