Shangri La Campaign Aims To Put City County Over Top
Shangri La campaigners urge Winchester and Frederick County residents to buy at least $1 in War Stamps during July. Groups with 100 percent participation earn honorary Tokyo Bombardier title and a 100 percent sticker. 200 percent winners to be announced by Thurman Mason. A coffin stunt at McCrorys Store invites buyers to hammer nails into Tojo’s casket, aiming to raise $5 000 in War Stamp sales.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Shangri-Lapaign
Tokyo Bombardier
Thurman Mason
McCrory’s
Main Street
McCrory
Tojo
Marshall Jessee
Shangri-La
Earthquake Shakes Jamaica Mild in Kingston Heavy in North West
An earthquake rocked Jamaica, with Balaclava hit hard while Kingston felt a slight tremor. Early reports say no lives were lost and American bases were unaffected.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Balaclava
Rly
On Page 4 Each Day
A brief note outlines where to find daily features on page 4 of Paul Mallon's vNews, signaling recurring content slots and the publication's page layout. It indicates a routine placement for ongoing commentary or analysis within the newspaper.
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Paul Mallon
Germans Defeated, Giraud Claims
Ottawa reports General Henri Giraud joint chairman of the French Committee of National Liberation said Germany is defeated and all that remains is for Germany to admit defeat.
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Ottawa
Henri Giraud
French Committee of National Liberation
Germany
Roosevelt calls for fresh start as Wallace and Jones resign
President Roosevelt orders a clean break to end interagency dissension in wartime. He urges resignation letters for minor officials and stresses moving forward with the war. Wallace and Jones accept the rebuke and pledge cooperation with Crowley, the new director.
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Roosevelt
Wallace and Jones
Wallace
Jones
RFC
Crowley
Ole
Soviet Orel Breakthrough Pushes Deep Into German Lines
Soviet forces drove 28 miles into the German line near Orel and advanced 15 miles from the east, nearing 28 miles from the city. Russian reports say they breached defenses, routed 10 Nazi divisions, and drove to within reach of Orel despite German reinforcements. Berlin acknowledged the advance north of Orel and described the effort as a move to relieve Belgorod sector troops.
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Orel
Orel-Bryansk
Belgorod
Red Army
Pravda
Communist Party
Moscow
Hitler
Russia
London
M. Viktorov
Sicily
Hitle
Berlin
The Star Daily Reports Berryville and Clarke County News
The Star covers ongoing events in Berryville Boyce and Clarke County with local updates, community notices, and brief items on people and places shaping the area.
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Berryville
Boyce & Clarke County
Book and bulk coupon holders second inspection due
A second inspection for book and bulk coupon holders is scheduled before August 31. Authorized officials set the timeline and remind custodians to complete review ahead of the deadline.
Fox bounty requires fresh carcass for claim
Croswell Henderson of the Winchester and Frederick Game and Fish Protective Association announces that no fox bounty will be paid unless the claimant presents the fresh carcass. The bounty is payable only to the killer, who must deliver the carcass to a committee member to obtain an order honored by Earl Bailey, commissioner of revenue. Committee members include H. A. Snapp, Sloan Wolfe, Les Reed, Harry Seabright, Elmore Norris, and Otto Preffitt.
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Croswell Henderson
Winchester & Frederick
Sloan Wolfe
Les Reed
Harry Seabright
Elmore Norris
Otto Preffitt
City and County Realty Transfers
Property transfers listed include Robert M. Lemley et ux to R Fontaine Samsell for tract and appurtenances with $10 consideration Evelyn M. Lemley et vir to Joseph Ramey et ux for 70 acres in Opequon district with improvements and appurtenances Gilbert T. Brown et ux to Tillie Brown et al for three tracts totaling 152 acres with rights and appurtenances Melvin K. Sandy et ux to Robert L. Sandy for Lot No 3 on Route 277 near Stephens City Harris to Lauck unimproved lot in Harris East Orchard Tract with $10 consideration
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Robert M. Lemley
R. Fontaine Samsell
Evelyn M. Lemley
Joseph Ramey
Opequon
Tillie Brown
Als
Gilbert T. Brown
Shawnee
Melvin K. Sandy
Robert L. Sandy
Route 277
Stephens City
Winchester
F. L. Harris
John P. Lauck
Harris East Orchard
Germans Claim Gains Over Reds Near Leningrad
Berlin broadcast reports a Russian assault near Leningrad was repelled after a strong artillery prelude. German agency says the attack faced fierce resistance and failed to advance.
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London
DNB
Berlin
Leningrad
Justice Department seeks Supreme Court review of Schneiderman case
The Justice Department asks the Supreme Court to reconsider its June 21 ruling on citizenship cancellation. Solicitor General Fahy argues William Schneiderman a California Communist Party official born in Russia was not eligible for 1927 citizenship due to membership in an organization disbelieving in government. Court decision on review may be announced in October.
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Washington
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Communist Party
United Ae
Charles Fahy
William Schneiderman
Communist Party For
California
Russia
Circuit Court
Schneider
Fed
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Baltimore market report shows Wheat No 2 red winter at 1.52 1-2 July and 1.52 Winchester Market Wheat at 1.45 per bushel. Corn prices recorded 1.16 1-2 per bushel with mill delivery basis.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Demands Shakeup Among Fascists
Italian wartime press reports a former Fascist party secretary calling for a leadership shakeup and changes in generals amid Sicily fighting. He argues Italy needs a broader, better prepared command and warns against relying on a single commander. Corriere della Sera notes the Sicily battle may shape the war’s outcome.
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Getaernod
Bern
Switzer
Ie Roberto R
Mare Inacci
Hierachy
Rome
Regime Fascista
el Nded
Italy
Sicily
Giovanni Messe
Corriere Della Sera
Train Derailed In a Tunnel at Point of Rocks Md
The eastbound Cleveland Washington passenger express on the Baltimore and Ohio derailed in a tunnel at Point of Rocks. No injuries reported and cause undetermined. Passengers moved to a later train. two cars remained on rails. crews to clear tracks this afternoon. Believed linked to last year’s Dickerson wreck with 14 dead.
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Point OF Rocks
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
B. and O
Baltimore
Washington
Dickerson
Stimson Vows U S Determined To Win War Quickly
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson in London said the United States has almost completed the largest and best trained army sent beyond its borders. He stressed U S resolve despite minor differences and called troops fighting and preparing to fight in the theater.
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London
P—Uvu
Henry L. Stimson
U.S
United States
Sieh
Medals Awarded Local Soldiers
Col William B Kern 31 of Winchester VA received the Oak Leaf Cluster at Fort Knox for gallantry in Tunisia. He is among the Army ground forces youngest colonels and also holds the Purple Heart. Air Medal honors go to four Virginians including Lt William H Hafner of Norfolk and Lt Charles V Wilson of Odd for 200 plus flight hours, plus Tech Sgt Francis A Hewitt of Hampton and Staff Sgt Orville W Kiger of Route 1 A Winchester for 50 plus missions.
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Louisville
William B. Kern
Winchester
Fort Knox
Tunisia
United States Army
Kiger
Washington
United States Army Air Forces
War Department
William H. Hafner
Norfolk
Charles V. Wilson
Odd
Francis A. Hewitt
Hampton
Orville W. Kiger
Route 1-A
Armed Forces Gift Coffee From Brazil Donation
President Vargas of Brazil donates 400000 sacks of coffee for use by American armed forces on the battlefronts, offering the coffee to the soldiers of the country. The gift is announced from Washington.
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Washington
Vargas
Brazil
S.ip
Allies Claim Progress in Sicily and Italy Fronts
Allied communiques report severe German losses as Patton’s forces push toward the Catania plain and capture Canicatti Niscemi Vittoria Biscari Campobello and other towns. Nearly 16 000 prisoners have fallen with air and naval strikes expanding on Naples Messina Paterno and Foggia targets.
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Seventh Army
Gortee
Patton
Hermann Goering
Catania
Bhat
Sicily
Canicattini
Comiso
Biscari
Canicatti
Bagni
Vizzini
Vittoria
Niscemi
Campobello
Palma de Montechiaro
Cortino
Modica
Riesi
Palma di Montechiaro
Gela
Naro
Sortino
Eighth Army
Augusta
Syracuse
Naples
Messina
Palmero
Paterno
Middle East
United States
Foggia
Community Notes From Boyce and Nearby Areas
Mrs L H Roy entered Winchester Memorial Hospital for treatment with hopes for a full recovery. Visitors include Mr and Mrs H J Martin of Winchester in Boyce. Families and relatives from West Virginia Baltimore Front Royal and Rappahannock County are mentioned along with military postings at Camp Bradley Fort Eustis Camp Edwards and Newport News Apprentice School.
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Boyce
L. H. Roy
Winchester Memorial Hospital
H. J. Martin
Winchester
J. W. Eddy
West Virginia
Baltimore
Margaret Jenkins
Rappahannock
Lucy Oden
Front Royal
Rebecca Creamer
H. V. Frazier
Medical Corps
Camp Brandley
Mass
Randolph Frazier
Arlie
Newport News
Powell Ashby
Camp Edwards
Joe Casey
Navy
Univeristy
Charlottesville
Robert Creamer
Pvt
Maurice Willingham
Army
Fort Eustis
Warrant Issued for Barbara Thompson in Paternity Suit
In Long Beach California deputy marshal says a warrant is out for Barbara Jean Thompson plaintiff in a paternity case alleging she failed to appear for trial on charges of disorderly conduct and vagrancy. Thompson, 24, a divorcee and mother of four, was arrested last July and disappeared after posting bond.
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Long Beach
Calif
Citvw
Jack Bernard
Barbara Jean Thompson
Henry Fon
Fonda
Sharon
Bernard
Thompson
Thomneson
Put Your Luncheon Pie Money Into War Stamps
A wartime appeal urges readers to convert luncheon money into War Stamps during July to support the Shangri-La effort and boost patriotic savings for national defense.
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Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Good
Giraud
Perkins
Gasstrom Dele
Barbara Thompson
el Centro
Cal
Henry Fonda
George Washington Garage
U.S. Determined
Stimson
Haldeman
Main St
Fe Roar
Exveationa Sense
American Home Magazine
Aoe
PN Ene
RTL
Sea
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