19 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1943
Page
1
Allied planes launched a major strike on the Campinoa airfield and San Lorenzo Marshaling Yards near Rome as Allied forces pushed deeper into Sicily. Pilots reported signs that Italy was fortifying Rome’s historic monuments including the Trojan Arch of Titus.
Allied reports from North Africa dated July 19 describe broken morale among Italian troops in Sicily with surrenders in organized units. Civilians celebrate Allied entry, praise General Alexander’s anti Fascist proclamation, and resent German requisitions while noting bread relief and Nazi forced labor stigma.
Detroit July 19 The AFL president William Green warns that America has failed to hold inflation and labor will demand wage increases if food prices are not reduced. He addresses the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees conference noting the need to protect soldiers of production and curb profiteers.
Moscow dispatch reports the Red Army driving toward Orel on the central front south of Moscow. Pravda says Soviet advances in the second week of heavy fighting pushed four more miles in one sector, with villages captured and about 5,000 German troops killed. Loss tallies include 78 tanks and 137 planes reported, with another 20 tanks claimed, totaling roughly 3,500 tanks and 2,000 planes destroyed in two weeks.
Allied air crews in North Africa stage their first bombing raid over Rome aiming to strike back at Axis power. The June action targets high-value objectives as Roosevelt pledges intensified pressure on enemy lines and threatens further strikes.
MA Winchester tells readers to decide for themselves and set a date to attend the upcoming auction.
Allied leaflets dropped on Rome claim bombs will target centers of military value and avoid civilian buildings. The note urges Romans to judge the claims by daylight bombings and accuses Fascist Germany of deception.
In Berryville last week the Virginia Purebred Breeders Association held ram sales featuring Shropshires Southdowns and Hamp Shires. Averages ranged from 38.50 to 53.85 with a top price of 85 for a Hampshire ram from Reggy Light of Pendio Maryland. Total sale receipts were 904 with an average of 50.22 per head.
John L. Lewis, returning from the West Virginia coal fields, spent the weekend in this area. He dined at Capon Springs, with Lewis Austin as proprietor, and later stayed at the George Washington in Winchester. Sunday he breakfasted at Hotel Jack Coffee Shop before continuing on.
Rome radio quoted the Vatican saying clerical circles are astounded and disgusted by the bombing of Rome on Monday. The dispatch notes residential destruction and reports church officials surveying damage for the Pope. No independent source supported the Axis account.
The Star announces commencement exercises at Christ Episcopal Church at 8 o clock. Dr H H McGuire and Rector R B Nelson will present diplomas as nurses receive their pins. Details of the program follow.
An important meeting of the inspectors for Lee and Frederick counties will be held in the Court room of City Hall at 7 30 o clock in the evening on July 20. All the attendees are urged to attend.
Frederick county apple producers meet at the courthouse tonight at 8 15 to discuss grades for canner and by product fruit. Orchardists are urged to attend.
London observers believe Allies decided to proceed with military aims over protest risk. Rome’s daily communiqué claimed enemy headquarters avoided religious or cultural monuments. The Vatican and Roman Catholic sites were cited in late communications as being protected in allied operations.
Frank H. Dorsey of Winchester died at 7:30 PM at his home 109 East Monmouth Street from a stroke suffered late Thursday afternoon. A longtime resident and active Mason in Virginia, he had been in declining health since a severe heart attack in April 1942 while plastering at a Frederick County farm. He was known as a capable worker with broad esteem among friends.
Cold snaps hit Shenandoah Valley orchards with some growers predicting half to three quarters of a normal crop while others expect little to none. In Gold Orchard Timber Ridge early varieties damaged, later peaches about half crop expected. White Hall grower John Rees reports about three quarters of a crop. L O Dick Clearbrook projects 400 to 500 bushels, about one eighth of normal, as freezes reduced yields and thinning was unnecessary.
Washington dispatch reports the coal conference of contract negotiating committees resumes after a government pit truce. John L. Lewis of the UMW is to address the union policy group. Ark spokesman notes uncertainty about significance for miners and operators. Conference time set for 2:30 p.m. local.
In person recruitment for Colonial Brick Corp calls for male applicants. The notice lists job openings and invites interested workers to apply at the site, outlining location and basic requirements.
Phoenixville Pa July 19 government officials praised the Big Inch pipe line as a vast military facility not for pleasure driving. Jesse Jones RFC financed the $100 million project and urged relentless effort, while Interior Secretary Ickes warned against using gasoline for leisure use. Oil from Longview Texas began flowing toward its eastern destination.
Secretary Hull described Italian eagerness in Sicily to work with Allied forces as a wholesome sign. He noted it reflects awareness of the United Nations' merits and the opponents' weaknesses as the occupation continues.
London July 19 Morocco Radio reports British Eighth Army troops have entered the suburbs of Catania. The broadcast says numerous prisoners were taken by American forces and that British Navy units continue shelling the coastline near Catania.
British dispatches report the Eighth Army has advanced to the Gerbini zone in North Africa, reaching nine satellite airfields. Gerbini lies 13 miles west of Catania.
A London July 19 broadcast reports Axis headquarters shifted from Sicily across the Strait of Messina to Reggio Calabria on the Italian mainland, signaling a strategic relocation.
Allied headquarters in North Africa reports that Axis prisoners taken in Sicily now exceed 35,000 as of July 19.
Allied headquarters report Seventh Army captures Caltanissetta to split the Axis front in Sicily while Montgomery's Eighth Army presses the Sicilian east coast and central front. British and American troops push toward Catania as German strong points fall to veteran shock divisions amid intense combat around Etna.
Relatives of Charles Beaver of Yoe report little hope for recovery after his long service in the U S Navy. The 3-C is a patient at the Naval Reserve Hospital in Maryland suffering from anemia.
Trustee sale announced for Saturday July at 12 o clock in front of the Court House. Property is 60 feet by 120 feet at 72 Greenwalt Ave improved by a six room residence. Court House location and exact sale details begin the notice.
Notice of sale of attendance Gibson and personal property on Thursday July 22 near Boyce authorized by Reardon Admr.1-9-1.
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