Germans storm Voroshilovgrad and push toward Stalingrad
German communiques report Voroshilovgrad in the Donets region stormed after days of heavy fighting with large parts of the town ablaze. German forces continue advancing toward Stalingrad and the Caucasus as Soviet pilots Lukin and Grachev shoot down 14 enemy planes in three days and are promoted.
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Berlin
Voroshilovgrad
Donets
Stalingrad
Caucasus
Lower
Don
Front
Lukin
Grachev
Izvstia
Winchester to form tuberculosis association to fight disease
A multi group meeting is planned in the City Hall Council Chamber next Tuesday at 8 p m to organize a local Tuberculosis Association affiliated with state and national bodies. The drive follows studies showing Winchester's death and new case rates above state averages, with 10 deaths and about 100 new cases annually.
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Winchester
Council Chamber
City Hall
Ruth Harris
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Prosecution Closes In Case Of Nazi Saboteurs
The prosecution finished its case against four of eight Nazis who landed on Long Island as part of a Washington trial. The judge announced the reading of a long document had ended and charges against 10 of 14 alleged accomplices are being prepared in New York. In New York City, Hedwig Engemann Helmut Leiner and Anthony Cramer were held on $50 000 bail each for further hearings July 31 on separate charges tied to Edward Kerling’s Florida landing and suspected contact with the saboteurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long Island
Florida
Frank R. McCoy
Military Commission
United States
New York
Hedwig Engemann
Helmut Leiner
Anthony Cramer
New York City
Edward John Kerling
U. S
Mathias F. Correau
Kerling
Correa
Air Offensive Against Germany Falling Short
London reports Britain's air offensive against Germany remains below expectations after 47 nights since the Cologne raid. About 8 750 bomber trips have been flown with only two raids of 1 000 bombers on Emden and Bremen, hampered by weather, theater diversions, and lack of long-range escort fighters.
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Drew Middleton
London
Britain
Germany
Cologne
Associated Press
Churchill
Emden
Bremen
United Nations
R.A. F
Egypt
India
President Studies Inflation and Wage Controls Policy
President Roosevelt said at a press conference that wage controls and inflation are under study and no decision on sending a Congress message has been made. The War Labor Board had ordered an 8 to 4 ruling allowing a 44 cent daily wage increase for Little Steel workers, drawing union protests and industry concern over inflation and future wage actions. Republic Steel criticized the ruling while the board prepares guidelines to evaluate wage claims under cost of living changes and wartime standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
Congress
Labor Board
C. I. O. United Steel Workers
Republic Steel Corporation
Eee Board
Winchester Tuberculosis Association Branch Planned
The proposed organization of a Virginia Tuberculosis Association branch in Winchester next Tuesday is timely given tuberculosis deaths over the past three years and the rise of new cases. The call urges every citizen to join the effort to eradicate the disease and protect future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Winchester
Oats Yield 56 Bushels To Acre At White Post Orchard
J H Funkhouser reports oats on White Post Orchard Company land produced 420 bushels from a 7.5 acre plot averaging 56 bushels per acre Far exceeding his 42 years of farming and the typical East average of 35 bushels per acre.
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J. H. Funkhouser
White Post Orchard Company
Mr. Funkhouser
Funkhouser
Aes
Good Outlook For Commercial Peach Production In Winchester Area
Harvest of early peach varieties in the Winchester area begins Monday with main commercial varieties due August 15 to 18. In Gold Orchards on Timber Ridge leased to E. P. Bear, a few thousand bushels are expected. Early picks include Golden Jubilee Carmine and Golden East around August 4. Elbertas and Hales ripen mid August. Dr A B Grove of the research station says the peach crop so far is excellent with fine quality.
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Winchester
Timber Ridge
E. P. Bear
Golden East
Elbertas
Hales
A. B. Grove
Ee Research la Sald
Wage Stabilization Plan Faces Bitter House Fight
Washington July 17 lawmakers predict a fierce battle over reopening the price control law to include wage stabilization The fight would focus on Price Administrator Leon Henderson and could strip him of authority President Roosevelt may seek wage and salary controls via an amendment to the price control act Hearings would be held by the House Banking and Currency Committee Rep Wolcott forecasts strong opposition to Henderson but expects authority already exists and an appeal board may be created
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Roosevelt
House Banking and Currency Committee
Wolcott
R-Mich
Walcott
Compelitee
Daisy the Guernsey cow at Albin produces seven calves
Four offspring in one year mark the record for Daisy at the Wright farm. The six year old cow, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Smith, calved twins in June last year and again last month, adding two male calves from the latest twins. Mrs. Smith praises Daisy as a good milker.
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Daisy
Rosedale
Wright
Albin
Guy E. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Wife of Chicago union leader slain in gunfire
In Chicago on July 17 two Painters' Union leaders were wounded and the wife of one killed. Mrs Loretta Youngblood 39 died from a breast wound after gunfire at her west side home. Her husband Charles was shot in the arm. Police say Arthur Wallace council secretary treasurer fired. Wallace was found wounded at Franklin Boulevard Hospital lawn.
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Chicago
Painters’ Union
Loretta Youngblood
West Side
Charles
Painters’ District Council
Marvin Nelson
Arthur Wallace
Painters’ District Council No. 14
Walllace
Franklin Boulevard Hospital
Youngblood
Wallace
Council
Nelson
Chemical Warfare Training Course To Open Monday
A gas defense and chemical warfare training course opens Monday night at 8 oclock in Sarah Zane Hall with instructors Taylor Barr and Roy Cather. All civilian defense personnel are urged to take part and the public is invited.
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Sarah Zane Hall
Taylor Barr
Roy Cather
House Naval Committee Bans Government Contract Fees
Unanimous House Naval Committee action ends commissions on war contracts after Navy push to curb profiteering. Hearings heard firms earning nearly two million dollars in fees over 18 months for placing manufacturers’ contracts. Robert Kline urged rapid action, noting commissions were excessive and abused beyond bona fide agent limits.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Navy
Robert E. Kline
Under-Secretary of the Navy
James V. Forrestal
Kline
Alexander Stone
Navy Decorations For Virginians Recap Honors
Washington July 17 Eight Virginians are listed among 231 U S Navy heroes since the war began. The Navy’s recap shows 17 Medal of Honor 10 Distinguished Service Medals 156 Navy Crosses and 48 Distinguished Flying Crosses. Names include William L. Babler Bristol Navy Cross John H Morrill Waverly Navy Cross Morton C Mumma Jr Berryville Navy Cross Leonard H Wagoner Norfolk Distinguished Flying Cross Clarence A Keller Arlington Distinguished Flying Cross French Wampler Jr Bridle Creek Grayson County Distinguished Flying Cross Frank Moore Fisler Norfolk Navy Cross Hamilton W Howe Norfolk Navy Cross.
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Washington
Virginia
Navy
United States
William L. Babler
USN
Bristol
John H. Morrill
Waverly
Navy Cross
Morton C. Mumma, Jr
Berryville
Leonard H. Wagoner
Aviation
Norfolk
Clarence A. Keller
Arlington
French Wampler, Jr
Bridle Creek
Grayson County
Frank Moore Fisler
Ensign
Hamilton W. Howe
Fred Newlin Rescue From Fire In Hayfield
T D Newlin and Carl Bayliss of Route 50 Hayfield carried Fred Newlin from a burning two story dwelling destroyed by an overheated stove. The men, bearing minor burns, saved only a few belongings. Newlin is at 506 South Kent Street.
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Fred Newlin
T. D. Newlin
Carl Bayliss
Route 50
Hayfield
Heat peaks at 96 degrees again this week
The daily high reached 96 degrees for the second time this week. A check at Winchester Research Laboratory shows 3 PM reading. The 6 PM thermometer matched the year’s previous high set on Tuesday July 14 at 96 degrees.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Russians, Germans clash as battle lines shift near Stalingrad
A grim struggle on the eastern front reports the Russians gaining ground toward Voronezh and Rostov while Germans lose initiative on the northern flank. Stalin is said to have joined the defense leadership at Stalingrad as Red Army losses favor the Soviets two to one over two months. In North Africa, the Eighth Army repels fresh Axis assaults near El Alamein as armored battles continue.
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Stalingrad
Volga
Rostov
Don
Voronezh
Caucasus
Russia
Red Army
Joseph Stalin
Egypt
Eighth Army
el Alamein Line
Britain-Germany
Germany
Huge Stirlings Strike At Nazi Submarine Yard
London dispatch reports Britain's largest four engined bombers the Stirlings attacking submarine building yards near Luebeck and Flensburg in daylight raids as pre dusk operations. Two bombers reportedly missing. Leamington factories also hit by German bombs per Berlin radio.
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London
Britain
Germany
Luebeck
Flensburg
Ruhr
Air Ministry
England
Berlin
DNB
Leamington
Warwick
Flenderwerke
Builders Strike Halts War Construction in Pittsburgh Area
A walkout by A. F. L. Building Trades unions threatens to halt more than 100 million dollars in war construction in Pittsburgh and Allegheny county. Workers protest War Production Board denial of a 25 cent per hour wage increase as carpenters and other trades seek parity between heavy and light construction rates. Pile drivers millwrights and finishers quit some sites as carpenters walk out.
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Pittsburgh
A. PF. Building Trades Unions
W .D. Cashdollar
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
War Production Board
Aiih
Wavenet
Master Builders’ Association of
Allegheny County
Macpac
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Pas Moe
Hitler
Klementi E. Voroshilov
Lugansk
Millerovo
Moscow
Izvestia
City of Winchester
U. S. Public Health Service
National Tuberculosis Association
H. D. Puller
District Nurse Association
Leslie C. Foster
Jalopy Auto Races Sun
Hancock, Md
Benefit of the U. S. O
R. Bryarly
Cievteipe
Beneg
Winchester Evening Star
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