10 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1943
Page
1
Moscow dispatches report heavy fighting on the Russian front with German forces attacking in waves. Soviet troops and fire tactics repel advances along the Kursk area as Nazis press amid high casualties and renewed assaults.
Mr Winchester urges readers to donate blood at the upcoming clinic next Friday and Saturday with 170 more donors needed. A Garrett Sale near Burnt Factory is set for Monday July 12.
A broadcast described Lt Cmdr James Vredenburgh of Winchester shooting down up to five Japanese planes in the Solomons area. He reportedly bailed out after his plane caught fire and parachuted to safety. Vredenburgh, linked to Sophie Baker’s family, is a U.S. Navy pilot with a notable service record and recent posting near Governor's Island.
Five drivers were penalized for violation of CPA regulations this week. All cases involved pleasure driving. with one exception, suspensions of 15 or 30 days and loss of coupons followed. Carroll Smith received 30 days and 4 coupons, John S. Newcome 15 days and 4 coupons, Russell H. Casto 15 days.
Dr. Lancaster will address the Clarke Chamber of Commerce on Monday July 12 at 1 oclock. The program will be at the parish house.
U S Steel closes nine more blast furnaces due to coal shortage from insurgent strikes in southwestern Pennsylvania. Earlier in the week three furnaces shut down in Pittsburgh district. Frick Coke mine near Brownsville closed as 500 diggers barred from the gates. State police dispersed a traffic jam after pickets moved toward the mine entrance while UMW leaders urged restraint.
European readers were told not to expect a large scale Allied invasion of the continental mainland this summer. German papers argued the Axis believed operations would focus on smaller targets and Mediterranean islands, while warning that if the islands fall, transport routes could be endangered.
Frederick County reports show high yielding farms with specific crops. Hall Stotesler or Stotler capitalizes on tomatoes and runs a small cannery to pack about 1 200 cases. Nearby Holmes Yeakley farms five acres of tomatoes. weather and rain remain key for future crop prospects. Also noted are WAVES SPARS and Nurses serving with armed forces and two unusual turkeys from Clarke County.
President Roosevelt informed Pope Pius XII that as American and British forces advance against Fascism in Italy the neutral status of Vatican City and papal domains will be respected. The message hints at Sicily landings and subsequent wider operations, stressing protection of religious freedom within wartime.
Funeral arrangements are announced for Mrs Annie D Miller 58 wife of Dr H S Miller formerly of this city who died at her Richmond home early today The service will be Tuesday at 1 30 pm from St Pauls Lutheran Church Shenandoah County native she was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs In addition to her husband she leaves a son serving in Mississippi a daughter Dorothy Ann Miller at home and several sisters Burial will follow at River View Cemetery
Final night of the ae ae carnival after a week of games and an outstanding high-diving act by Miss Lacilie. Public invited to attend the benefit event hosted by the fire department.
President Roosevelt, at a White House dinner with General Giraud, called Allied Sicily invasion the start of Hitler's end in Europe. He voiced confidence in France's liberation and noted French cooperation in planning and operations extending from Sicily to England.
Twelve colored men who passed their physical examination at Roanoke on June 28 will leave for Camp Meade on Monday July 12 on the 1 40 train from Berryville. They are Jessie Potter Dorsey Banks William Cha Butler and Charles Edward Coleman who will report for the Army Oscar Henry Moten the Navy and others.
The Star reports an urgent call for 170 additional volunteers for a blood donors clinic next Friday and Saturday. It notes plasma demand rising with worldwide large scale operations expanding and expects higher needs in the near future.
A notice states a meeting will be held at the fire hall in July. Offutt, secretary, is handling arrangements and the notice is dated January 9.
Winchester Seed Co lists a quantity for seed potatoes and a money lending offer at 5 percent. Legal notice cites Herbert S. Larrick, Attorney, with reference numbers 1-8-1p-31 and 7-10ci3-1p-a for the filing or public posting.
Allied forces led a combined assault on Sicily with American British and troops landing by air and sea marking a major first strike against Hitler’s Europe. Red Armies report resistance as German offensives continue in a six day old battle. U S Navy and air units press Munda and approach three miles from the enemy base. Axis broadcasts claim new American air offensives from China toward the Japanese mainland. RAF raids target Gelsenkirchen as daylight air war continues. British forces seize Maungdaw in a bold raid with heavy casualties reported on both sides.
U S Ninth Air Force reports waves of air strikes on Taormina Sicily and Maleme Crete with the San Domenico Hotel and post office demolished. Bombs dropped on Comiso and other targets left extensive destruction and fires. Heavy enemy air opposition over Crete.
On Monday night July 12 Madison Lodge No. 6 I O O F will install elective officers during the regular meeting. Chauncey Snapp and William Himelright are named among those to be installed.
Allied forces including American, British and Canadian troops stormed Sicilian beaches in a major sea assault. The invasion aims at multiple zones with heavy air and naval support, while Axis forces counter and fires report strong Allied air activity. The operation marks the start of Europe’s battlefront shift per Allied dispatches and Roosevelts note of a turning point.
Allied troops from American British and Canadian units moved from landing barges through mine fields and barbed wire to establish bridgeheads in France. Heavy air and naval support accompanied the assault with parachute drops and sustained bombardment as coordinated landings continued amid reports of strong Axis broadcasts.
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