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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1944

Page

2

No Comments Heard On Nazi Bomb Charge Robot Planes Rise

Warren Bennett reports German radio claims of Nazi bomb charges while American air leaders decline comment. A new book by Louis Bruchiss describes radio controlled robot planes with folding wings, gyro pilots, and payloads for explosive or smoke, potentially as flying bombs or escorts.

Cologne Hamburg Charles F. Kettering General Motors Research Corp Lawrence Burt Sperry Sperry, Gyroscope Co Louis Bruchiss Aerosphere, Inc Newtoe Bruchiss H. H. Arnold Army Air Forces Buchiss The Institue of Aeronautical Sciences Army Ordnance Association U. S. Naval Institute Amercan Rocket Society

No Writer's Cramp for San Diego Court Reporter Kate Marcellus

Officials note Kate Marcellus, a San Diego court reporter, may retire after 31 years on the job. She has reportedly transcribed about 133 million words, setting a remarkable personal milestone.

San Diego Kate Marcellus

Answers to the Daily Quiz from Harbor Hawaii

The provided text lists quiz answers with garbled phrasing. It includes Finland as item 2, references to Senate voting between candidates, a mission permission line, resin from an insect, John D. M. Hamilton, Deer, 100 degrees, and defines a very short journey as item 10.

Eereari Harbor Hawaii Finland Senate John D. M. Hamilton

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

A Buffalo druggist created Peterson's Ointment for relief of itching and burning from piles. The quick cooling soothing action made it famous nationwide. Ask your druggist for a 35c box or 60c tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.

Buffalo Peterson

Market Quotions New York July 19

Market moved forward moderately with improved support after two sessions of declines. Buying interest emerged on news of Allied gains in Normandy and Italy. Leaders advancing included Westinghouse Youngstown Sheet Chrysler Woolworth Union Carbide Santa Fe Northern Central Southern Railway Kennicott and Hayes Manufacturing.

New York Normandy Italy Westinghouse Younestown Sheet Crysler Woolworth Union Carbide Santa Fe N. ¥. Central Southern Railway Kennecott and Hayes Manufacturing

Chicago Grain Quotations July 19 opener

Grain futures firm at the opening as rust damage to spring wheat and drought in parts of the corn belt lift prices. Trading was active with July and September contracts for Wheat Oats Rye listed at opening figures.

Chicago

Dixon Reports Clark Dixon Enlists in United States Army

Dixon reports Clark Andrew Dixon a colored man left Monday for service with the United States Army. He was ordered to report by the Winchester Draft Board.

Clark Andrew Dixon United States Army Winchester Draft Board

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Report July 19

Baltimore market notes steady poultry receipts and varied cattle and hog values with dairy cows 8.50 to 10.00 and vealers around 14.00. Hogs 180 to 270 lbs top at 14.30. spring lambs scarce at 14.00 to 14.50. Chicago hog market shows overall gains 10-25 cents with weights 180-270 lbs strong and heavier sows uneven.

Baltimore Baltimore Livestock Federal-State Market News Service Chicago Livestock Chicago

Local Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Sheep Prices

Local markets report mixed cattle and sheep activity with salable cattle 10 000 and calves 1 000. Top steers reach 17 65 while best yearlings around 1 40. cows and cutters vary, sheep slow with spring lambs and shorn ewes steady to 14 50 for good native firsts.

O Sullivan Loses to National Fruit in Close 3 2 Battle

National Fruit edged O Sullivan 3 2 in a tight matchup noted as part of a week of coastal league action. The card lists upcoming games including JET on Thursday and Royal Crown facing South End, highlighting a busy schedule.

National Fruit Royal Crown South End Pet. Club Va. Woolen Nat'l, Fruit O’sullivan Jr. Board O’sulivan Fruitmen Virginia ‘Woolen and National Fruit O'Sullivan Peer Ob Levi Hoover Stine P Lewis C Levi Ayers Hampton Cf Grim Rf Hook O'Sullivan Ab Coffelt Donald Mu Cadwallader Richard C Jones Wheeler Sf Smith Swag O'Sullivan

Bush Meeting at Kinder Hook in July

A Bush Meeting will be held at Kinder Hook on July 22 and 23. Sister Reddick and Sister Strains will speak and the event opens Saturday at 11 o clock. Public is invited to attend.

Kinder Hook Sister Reddick Sister Strains

Local Virginia Livestock Market Sale Report

Tuesday July 18 at North Kent Street Virginia Livestock Market shows fat steers from 13.50 to 14.25 and 10.00 to 11.00 for plain cattle. Heifers 13.00 to 14.50, cows 8.50 to 10.00, calves 15.00 to 15.75, lambs 12.00 to 13.50, hogs 12.75 to 13.50, pigs 1.00 to 2.25 per head, fresh cows 60.00 to 125.00, feeders 9.00 per cwt, sows 8.00 to 9.50, sheep 3.0 to 4.75 per cwt.

Etiear Teen E. Springers Heijers Cal Ces Virginia Livestock Market North Kent St

Local Citizens Praised for Honesty in Bracelet Find

Miss Elizabeth Keyser of Washington owner of a diamond bracelet found on a Winchester street thanks The Star for reporting. Norman Cain found the bracelet and turned it in to the police, enabling the owner to be located. Keyser is visiting at the Washington Inn.

Elizabeth Keyser Washington Winchester Street Winchester Norman Cain Miss Keyser Washington Inn

Port Chicago Ammunition Depot Reconstruction Starts

Port Chicago California began rebuilding today after two ships exploded killing an estimated 350 people. Navy officials report 200 to 250 enlisted men 9 officers 70 Seamen 36 armed guards 5 coast guardsmen and 3 civilian railroad workers among the dead with many identifications impossible.

Port Chicago Calif Navy Federal Bureau of Investigation N. H. Goss Maritime Commission Coast

Garber Fined for DUI and Jail Term Set

Homer B. Garber of 204 Parkway received 30 days in jail and a $300 fine for driving while intoxicated after a Cork Street accident. His license will be revoked for three years. Herman White of 6248 Cameron Street was fined $10 and costs for being drunk and disorderly.

Homer B. Garber Parkway Garber Cork Street John Rice Herman White Cameron Street

Combat Training Saves Marine at Depot Front Gate

Marine Corporal F. D. Lewis of Enid Oklahoma credits combat training for saving his life after severe body cuts at a depot front gate. He described seeing a flash and dropping to the floor as a reflex, a habit learned in training.

Port Chicago Calif F. D. Lewis Enid Okla Lewis

Ration Calendar Details Provisions Extend Indefinitely

The AP reports wartime ration extensions: meats fats and processed foods stamps remain valid. sugar stamp 30 31 32 for five pounds. stamp 40 for canning. shoes stamps 1 2 indefinite. gas coupons 10 A and 12 A allow specific gallon allowances through late summer and fall and new period coupons usable immediately.

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Warren Bennett Battlefront International Stock Market Report Dixon Star Nat'l. Fruit Samuel D. Jackson Democratic National Committee Roosevelt Vic Henry A. Wallace Bush Meeting ASN Ories VN Piers John W. Rosenberger & Co S. Braddock St Associated Press Gulf Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc DIAL E. E. Harbaugh Mgr Valley Avenue
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