Miners Force War Through Pickets
Miners return to work at a coal mine in Fayette County as insurgent miners resist UMW orders. federal judge orders grand jury convened July 14 amid fuel of curses and disruptions. about 17 000 miners did not work, several pits operated with reduced crews. buses drove through picket lines amid shouted protests and scab taunts.
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Pittsburgh
Fayette County
United Mine Workers
F. P. Schoonmaker
U. S
Charles F. Uhl
Gates Nine
Ralph
Rayner
UMW
H. E. Mason
Edenborn
Masontown
Pvt Cletus Triplett Evacuated To U S Hospital
Pvt Cletus H Triplett son of Mr and Mrs H R Triplett of 579 North Cameron street has been evacuated to the United States for treatment and convalescence after being wounded in the North African campaign. His wounds are undisclosed but two major operations were performed and his condition is reported as good. He is to be kept advised for possible visits by his parents. He recently moved from Long to western North Carolina and had served with Company 1 under Lt Col command in the North Africa campaign.
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Pvt
Cletus H. Triplett
H. R. Triplett
North
Cameron Street
United States
Pvt. Triplett
War Department
Triplett
Long
Liye
Caro
Company 1
North Africa
Luray banker tames large Shenandoah river bass
Ray Stombeach of Luray hooked a six and a half pound bass in the Shenandoah River using artificial bait. The fish, dubbed the granddaddy, measured 26 inches and was caught at night.
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Luray
Ray Stombeach
Shenandoah River
President Won't Ask Lewis To Sign Agreement
President Roosevelt indicated he would not ask John L. Lewis to sign a new pact with coal operators. He questioned the need for government reaffirmation of the War Labor Board order and said no law could compel signing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
Lewis
WLB
Playground Equipment Damaged. Restrictions Imposed
The Winchester Playground Association restricts access after 6 p m on weekdays and at weekends except for supervised groups. The matter has been referred to the police for investigation and no further incidents are hoped.
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Winchester Playground
Gee On Star
Cannery Project Proposed at Stephens City in Frederick County
A community canning plant may open at Stephens City if the Frederick County Board of Supervisors funds a building. Equipment includes steam operated boiler, retorts, blanching vats and sealer. cans cost about 2.75 per pint and 3.25 per quart. Leaders from education and agriculture visited Mt Clinton to study a similar plant and plan a meeting to approve the project for home front food supply.
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Stephens City
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Leslie D. Kline
W. R. Legge
Agg Mae Agricultural Education
Secend
Fred Larrick
Frederick County
Don Lemly
Board of Supervisors
W. J. Henderson
Middletown
John Myers
Rockingham County
Mt. Clinton
Star
German Raiders Drop Explosives Over England
German raiders dropped high explosives on a town in southeast England and a southeast coast resort. London faced its first daylight alert since June 27 as anti aircraft guns fired in surrounding home counties and raiders diverted toward the coast.
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London
England
Allied Invaders Probing Japs' Munda Defenses
Allied forces probe Japanese defenses near Munda on New Georgia as land and air operations press the area. U S bombers and fighters strike targets across the Solomons and New Guinea, aiming at Vila Kolombangara Bougainville and Salamaua while adverse air losses reduce Japanese efforts.
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Munda
C. Yates McDaniel
Australia
United States
New Georgia Island
Solomons
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Monda
Elelo
Rice Anchorage
Zanana
New Georgia
Kolombangara Island
Vila
Kahili
Bougainville Island
Salamaua
Mubo
Penfoei
Koepang
Dutch Timor
Timor
Timor Sea
Bena Bena
Rendova Island
Dugiri Islet
Consecration Service Planned for Missionaries to Sierra Leone
A consecration service will honor Rev. SS Shirley and wife as they embark as missionaries to Sierra Leone West Africa. The Pleas ant Valley United Brethren Church service starts Sunday at 2 30 PM with Rev J Paul Gruver presiding and Rev S G Zigler delivering the sermon The event features several ministers including Rev Carl W Hiser and Rev L G Bridgers and Mrs L G Bridgers introducing the candidates.
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SS ©. Shirley
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Pleasant Valley
Carl W. Hiser
L. G. Bridgers
Grover
Winchester
of Brethren Churches
Shirley
Bonebrake Seminary
Dayton
Quick Inquest Set for Monday Morning in Winchester
A coroner will hold an inquest Monday at 10 a.m. into the death of John H. Quick a 69 year old Winchester merchant. Quick was found unconscious in his fire damaged store at 415 North Kent Street and died hours later at Memorial Hospital. An autopsy found a bullet in his head. A 32 caliber revolver and the bullet were examined by the FBI. results will be revealed at the inquest.
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John H. Quick
Winchester
H.S. Pifer
Quick
North Kent Street
Memorial Hospital
Pifer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Roosevelt Says United States Won't Recognize French Governing Bodies
President Roosevelt stated the United States cannot recognize the French Committee for National Liberation or any other group as France’s governing power while France remains under German domination. He noted there is currently no France except occupied territory and commented on reports about his talks with General Henri Giraud without elaboration.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Committee For National Liberation
France
Europe
Henri Giraud
Giraud
Sitibeny Seeblawestee
Norfolk Sees Heaviest Rain Day Since August
Norfolk Va July 9 Rain fell heavily as the city recorded its largest one day total since last August. Flooding and pooling water disrupted streets and slowed traffic as residents noted the unusually persistent downpour. Local officials urged caution and monitored weather updates for relief.
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Norfolk
Lee
Red Cross Leader Mrs Kabler Names New Secretary
Mrs Kabler of Winchester, secretary for the Winchester Frederick Red Cross Chapter, has begun her new duties after five months as an office executive. C P McVicar serves as chapter chairman.
Notice to Sarah Zane Fire Co members
To all auxiliary and regular firemen of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. to meet at the fire hall July 12 at 7 30 p m for a demon payen of the auxiliary pumper J H M OPPUTT. Secty.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
J. H. M. Opputt
Explosives Rained on Sicilian Ports by Allied Air Power
Allied aircraft from North Africa Malta and the Middle East pounded Sicily's air dromes and ports for a sixth straight day. Heavy bombers fighter-bombers and fighters joined in the missions targeting Italy's first line of defense.
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Allied
North Africa
Mediterranean
Italy
Malta
Middle East
Appeal For More Gasoline In Virginia Rationing Debate
In Virginia on July 9 two men backed by Governor Darden sought adjustments to gasoline regulations now in effect. They planned to present to Rep. Thomas Burch a detailed study of the Virginia gasoline situation and argued the current rules are inequitable. Virginia has card rationing and a ban on pleasure driving with other states pressing for relief.
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Darden
Thomas G. Burch
Virginia
Washington
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Prentiss
France Pledged to Equip 300000-Strong French Army
General Henri Giraud announced that President Roosevelt pledged to arm a French North African force of 300,000. He told reporters at War Department conference that France will aid the Pacific drive against Japan and help build a lasting, just peace. He spoke in French and avoided North Africa political specifics.
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Washington
Henri Honore Giraud
Roosevelt
Europe
Giraud
Stimson
France
Pacific
North Africa
Committee of National Liberation
Charles de Gaulle
War Department
French Committee For National Liberation
Mount Vernon
Linerin
Attackers Change Tactics In Kursk Battle Front
Reporter William McGaffin reports on July 9 from Moscow that German armored columns led by Tiger tanks battered the Belgorod end of the Kursk salient, driving a wedge into Russian defenses and signaling intensified fighting. The Red Army counters with KV tanks and fresh armor as Soviet forces defend in Belgorod and the Orel-Kursk sector amid high German losses and growing violence.
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Moscow
Belgorod
Kursk
Berlin
Associated Press
Constantin Rokossovsky
Stalingrad
Red
Rokossovsky
Beleorod
Orel-Kursk
Star
Hitler
Red Star
Germany
Red Army
United States
Eng
Prava
No Bingo Tonight at Rouss Firs Bal
Rouss Firs Bal hosts a Pun Festival on the Plaza with a Bingo Party at Rouss Hall and no bingo event scheduled tonight.
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Rouss Firs Bal
Rouss Hall
Seed potato lot from Winchester Seed Co
Seed potatoes offered by Winchester Seed Co noted in an item listing. The entry includes pricing and ordering details for the seed potato lot.
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Winchester Seed CO
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Sicily
Tunisia
Tyrrhenian Sea
Catania
Gerbini
Cletus Triplett
U. S. Hospital
Montgomery Ward Firm
Legge
State Department of Education
Ne Agricultural Department
Berryville
Woodstock
New
Aeiee
Mrs. L. O. Shirley
Ister
Bonebrake
By Belman Morin
America
Gen
Mafi
Winchester Evening Star “Capitally
Apple Capital
William McGaffin
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