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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1943
Page
2
Barbara Thompson, a 37 year old California resident, files in Superior Court alleging Henry Fonda is the father of her child born June 21. She seeks 2000 dollars monthly support plus 5000 dollars medical costs 10000 dollars in attorney fees and 2500 dollars in court costs. Her whereabouts were not disclosed.
WEW YORK July 14 The Newspaper Publishers Association reports the first half of this year used 1 391 981 tons of newsprint, down from 1942 and 1941. June consumption rose to 228 450 tons from 222 244 in 1942, and 242 404 in 1941, marking a 2.8 percent year over year decrease and a 5.8 percent drop versus 1941.
Roosevelt stated one war aim is the return of freedom to oppressed peoples under invasion. He urged no doubt about the United Nations’ determination to restore rights. He urged French unity transcending parties and called France the symbol of national resolve.
On Tuesday night Virginia Brumback district deputy assisted by Mason installed elective officers for Winchester Rebekah Lodge No. 21. Elizabeth Green was noble grand with Gertie Fulled and Virginia Brumback as officers. appointees included Cora Robertson Ruth Bucher Carrie Carper Bessie Miller David Hottle Hazel Lake Jessie Lupton Edgar Mason Lydia Chapman Bessie Miller Samuel Miller. A social hour followed.
Baltimore market quotes list receipts and price ranges for cattle calves hogs sheep and lambs. Slaughter cattle and heifers show wide ranges with steadier cows. hogs and lambs move higher or steady with mixed grades. unions report firm butter and stable eggs and poultry.
Pittsburgh July 14. Salable hogs active with prices sliding about 10 cents. Weight ranges: 160-180 lb 14.20-14.40. 180-200 lb 14.40-14.50. 200-220 lb 14.40-14.50. 220-250 lb 14.30-14.50. 250-290 lb 14.10-14.30. 290-350 lb 13.50-14.10. sows 12.75-13.75. boars 12.25-13.00.
German raiders attacked Hull on the northeast coast, killing at least 12 and injuring many as houses collapsed. In London an unidentified plane was seen but no bombs fell. The raid on Aachen follows Gelsenkirchen and Turin raids by British bombers on the long range operation.
A committee invites residents to sign a petition filling as many shrouds as the population desires. Each completed shroud will add 2850 spaces for Pt Ran and bring in at least 2850 more stamps to local citizens, while moving the 26235 Drive quota closer to completion.
New York stock market opened with modest advances led by American Word, Texas Co, Chesapeake & Ohio and Pepsi-Cola. As trading continued gains narrowed and activity eased with some rails slipping after initial strength.
MacArthur reports heavy air battles near Munda Enogai Inlet with 150 Japanese killed. American Corsairs Liberators and B-24s pound air bases at Ballale and Vila while bombers hit Salamaua and Lae in New Guinea as jungle troops press toward Munda and Lae.
Roy Roberts of the Kansas City Star was elected chairman of a new advisory committee for the OWI domestic branch. The group, formed after Palmer Hoyt of the Portland Oregonian became domestic director, aims to ensure the American public receives full factual information about public events and officials through regular media.
Allied motor torpedo boats raid Messina Strait while American Seventh Army advances capture Comiso and Ponte Olivio near Ragusa as British Eighth Army presses toward Catania. Food for civilians arrives as reinforcements stream ashore. thousands of Axis prisoners taken and Romagna divisions nearly eliminated.
United States communique reports Heavy Liberator bombers from Middle East command dropped nearly 425000 pounds of high explosives and incendiaries on Crotone and Vibo Valentia in Italy. Three hangars at Vibo Valentia were hit, administration buildings and munitions sheds damaged, eight aircraft seen burning. Oil fires and large smoke plumes reported at Crotone near the Gulf of Taranto. No Italian fighters engaged. bombers returned to base.
Wheat No 2 red winter price 1.52 1 2 July and 1.52 Spot domestic Winchester Market Wheat 1.45 bushel. Corn 1.16 1 2. Prices based on mill delivery.
Chungking July 14 Fliers of the U S 14th Air Force report five raids on Haiphong Hongay and Campha in French Indo China. A vessel of 6000 to 10000 tons was among 15 river craft destroyed or damaged near Canton. No American planes were lost.
Fragmentary text notes employees of the Virginia Woolen company responding unselfishly on a Friday and Saturday, with incomplete surrounding context and repeated garbled phrases.
Evening Star highlights local sports coverage with game results and athlete spotlights from area teams. Coaches and players discuss upcoming schedule impact and season prospects.
Swiss dispatch from Aix les Bains says Rommel departed by car with staff for Lyon after Allies invaded Sicily. He allegedly traveled in civilian clothes while staying there. British sources deny confirmation of a report Rommel was shot down en route to Sicily aboard an Axis transport plane.
The page lists ten quiz answers: Theodore Roosevelt. Minnesota. Lord North. a woman opera singer. Sweden Syiteerian Spain Portugal and Turkey. Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico. Sufficient on Vice President Henry A. Wal. The Amazon region. Precession of the equinoxes.
The notice outlines inspection due dates for different book holders. C Book and coupon holders must be inspected before August 31. B Book holders require a second inspection before October 30. A Book holders need a second inspection before September 30. Book holders must be inspected within 60 days from the date of the last inspection.
Steers priced from 13.00 to 16.00 with top at 16.00 for choice and good demand. Heifers range 11.00 to 15.50, cows 6.50 to 12.75, bulls 11.00 to 15.00. Veal calves top 18.50, lambs 12.00 to 14.00, hogs up to 14.10, pigs 3.00 to 7.00, feeders 13.00 to 15.00 per cwt, stocker cattle per head 650.00 to 99.50.
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