War front shifts with Litvinoff talks and Leahy appointment
Soviet Ambassador Litvinoff and Pacific War Council officials met at the White House as Russian front prospects and shipping outlook worsen. Roosevelt may name Admiral Leahy as chief of staff, while U S submarines claim three more Japanese destroyers sunk near Kiska.
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Washington
Maxim Litvinoff
Pacific War Council
White House
Roosevelt
Aleutian Islands
Siberia
Litvinoff
Europe
Leahy
William D. Leahy
Vichy
America
France
Yestertely
War Shipping Administration
United Nations
Aleutian
Kiska
Japan
Attu
Agattu
Aleutian Chain
Navy
United States Army
Ralph Galloway Dies at 46 in Clarke County Home
World War I veteran Ralph E. Galloway 46 died at his father J. Frank Galloway’s Castleman’s Ferry home after paralysis. Born August 13 1895 in Clarke County he served in the 318th Infantry 80th Division and was wounded at Saint Mihiel. He earned the Purple Heart and a Randolph-Macon BA awarded years after the war.
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Ralph E. Galloway
St. Micheil
J. Frank Galloway
Castleman’s Ferry
Mr. Galloway
Clarke County
Berryville
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
United States
Walter Reed
Galloway
White House Talks on Cost of Living Powers
Washington July 22 Speaker Rayburn and Senator Barkley said the White House conference on the cost of living delved into presidential powers under the war powers act and price control laws. They noted no definite wage freeze and that Congress would await the President's forthcoming message. The discussion covered the powers and potential needs for further action as Congress postponed any recess and waited for formal proposals.
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Washington
Rayburn
White House
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Congress
Barkley
House
Hand Injured While Combining in Washington
The condition is believed satisfactory and doctors hope to preserve hand use. His daughter Mrs. E. E. Hall of Washington is with him.
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E. E. Hall
Washington
Girl Scouts Headed for Camp White Rock Outing
Girl Scouts are to assemble at 8:30 at the Scout headquarters for an 9:00 a.m. departure by chartered bus to Camp White Rock. Cakes days are scheduled for Saturday and the following Saturday, with parents delivering cakes to Mrs Irwin O Connell. Camp staff includes two colored cooks and emphasis is on outdoor living and self-reliance.
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Camp White Rock
Irwin O'Connell
Westpee Street
Mary Katherine Aulick
Aun
Rivers Condition Update at Riverton Report
The North Fork river is cloudy while the South Fork is clear and low, indicating uneven water conditions across the Riverton area. Officials advise monitoring flows for local irrigation and recreation as weather patterns continue.
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Riverton
Filling Stations Swamped As First Ration Card Expires
Local filling station managers reported heavy business yesterday as motorists rushed to use the last day to buy gasoline with old ration cards. Hoarding appeared limited with few cans seen. From today new ration cards are required, granting four gallons per week per motorist.
Virginia Crops Stunted by Heat and Dry Conditions
Virginia farmers face declining moisture and extreme heat harming corn soybeans hay and pastures though some southwestern areas show improved prospects after a week of fair weather. The Virginia Cooperative Crop Research Service notes several regions may see reduced yields without rain soon with tobacco curing progressing despite scorching sun.
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Richmond
Virginia Cooperative Crop Repo Service
Sarah Zane Co Buys Apparatus For Life Saving
Officials of the Sarah Zane Fire Company announce the purchase of an Emerson resuscitator. The automatic breathing machine assists in mamm achieving resuscitation for newborns and adults after shock or respiratory failure. It will be free to townspeople, costs $355, and will be displayed soon with training for at least six men.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Emerson Re
War Bond Drive And Local Notices From Gore Area
Citizens in the Gore section contribute to War Bonds with the Western Frederick Bank marking its fourth $5,000 order. Traffic along U.S. routes increases as Faseline rationing looms. A large St Bernard named Barney entertains at Whitacre’s store. Threshing resumes on Rosenberger and Poole farms after heavy rains. A truck from Tennessee to Maryland carries over 350 bushels of beans. Visitors in Stephens City fish nine bass from the South Branch.
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Gore
Western Frederick Bank
Barney
St. Bernard
Fred Whitacre
Whitacre
Jacob H. Rosenberger
Chambersville
Charlie Poole
Star Office
Mountain City
Tennessee
Maryland
Stephens City
Honor Roll seeks funds for service members display
The Junior Board of Trade reports 24.36 collected toward a 150 goal for the Service Men's Honor Roll. Over 500 names have been compiled. Donations may be sent to Fred Ritter, chairman. Also listed are local fundraisers and events including a public sale at 1295B Germain St and church benefit activities in July.
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Board of Trade
Fred Ritter
Armed Service
W. Benton Snider
Harry A. Schmidt
W. B. Snider, Sr
Nichols Company
John Weirich
Lloyd
W.W. Carper
U. B. Church
Harrison L. Miller
H. W. Shumaker
Donald Eugene Dunn
B. W. Largent
Harry D. W. Carpe
P. B. Nesselrodt
Meyrt
P. E. Nesse
Bombing of Duisburg by RAF Forces Reported
London reports a major RAF bombing of Duisburg Germany with more than 300 planes taking part and 13 bombers missing. Germans claim several RAF losses and civilian casualties while Canadians formed a large portion of the striking force in the Ruhr attack.
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London
Air Ministry
Duisburg
Germany
R.A. F
Meres
Rhine
Ruhr
France
Low Countries
Bomber Command
Fighter Command
Adolf Hitler
England
Royal Canadian Air Force
Belgium
Channel
R. A. F. Ferry Command
Atlantic
McKlwee's Band to Play Friday Evening at Handley High
McKlwee's Municipal Band presents the second Summer concert Friday night at 8 o'clock on the Handley High School esplanade. The public is invited to hear a varied program.
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McKlwee
Handley High School
Crete, Tobruk hit as Allied air forces press Axis
Allied air power pounded Crete with daylight strikes on Suda Bay damaging ships and setting a pier ablaze. Tobruk and El Alamein fronts endured heavy bombardment while German claims of Caucasus advances sparked debate over a second front. Russia reported Koenigsberg raids with multiple fires.
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Middle East
Suda Bay
Crete
Tobruk
Libyan
Egypt
el Alamein
Koenigsberg
East Prussian
Moscow
Secondary Road Funds Parceled
Richmond Virginia July 22 1942 the State Highway Department revised final allocations of funds for the secondary road system for the fiscal year July 1 1942 to June 30 1943 totaling 6 359 104 50 The revised allocations cite 30 percent of anticipated highway revenues for 1942 43 with 5 000 000 set for maintenance and 1 359 104 60 for construction Thirty percent of each county s construction allocation is to be held in reserve until funds become available before distribution is made of
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Richmond
State Highway Department
General Assembly
Dr G G Snarr Elected President of Tuberculosis Association
At a Winchester meeting Dr George G Snarr was chosen president of the Winchester Tuberculosis Association formed to broaden efforts against the disease. Other officers include Rev E T Clark D D as vice president Mrs E P Harrison as secretary and Harold A wards as treasurer. The group discussed educational campaigns early case detection via x ray clinics and public awareness of tuberculosis as a community issue. The association will run the annual Christmas Seals sale and take over sanatorium funding efforts from the District Nurse Association. A constitution will be drafted at a Thursday meeting in the Council Chamber.
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George G. Snarr
Winchester Tuberculosis Association
Winchester
E. T. Clark
D.D
E. P. Harrison
Harold A.wards
Barton
District Nurse Association
H. D. Puller
Association
Doug ‘Ardesty
Council Chamee
Red Star Warns of Terrible Days Ahead Near Stalingrad
The Red Star reports German pressure pressing toward Stalingrad province about eighty miles from the city. It urges Soviet soldiers to emulate last winter’s Band of 28 who died fighting tanks barehanded. British sources note danger to Rostov and German forces converging toward Rostov from three directions while Russians retreat across scorched fields in the Don Basin.
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Red Army
Red Star
Stalingrad
Moscow
Don
Rostov
Taganrog
Voroshilovgard
Millerovo
Don Basin
Tagan- Tog
Voronezh
Churchill's Son Predicts Allied Victory Timeline
Randolph Churchill, 31, son of the British prime minister, told reporters that the United Nations could win the war by end of next year if lucky, or by end of 1944 if not. He noted German preparation long before the war and said Britain lagged behind, but progress with reinforcements and tanks offered hope.
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United Nations
New York
Randolph Churchill
Churchill
Germany
Bri
Egypt
Cairo
Rommel
Aoe
Missing tail light joke drives punchline in Alabama
In Birmingham on July 22 a highway patrol pull over reveals a truck missing a trailer hitch rather than a tail light. One patrol asks why the rear lacks a light and the driver quips about losing his trailer, turning a routine stop into a humorous exchange.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sugar Ration Volunteers To Hold Meeting
A meeting of volunteers to receive peace applications for canning sugar will be held at the Corporation Courtroom City Hall tomorrow at 10 o clock. Mrs. S C Brooks is chairman. Between 50 and 55 volunteers have offered. Plans call for 12 volunteers and two committee members to be on duty each Saturday and 10 with two committee members on other days during July 25 August 1 when remaining canning season permits will be issued.
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Corporation
S. C. Brooks
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Pacific Group
Ralph Galloway
Father
Clarke
Purple Heart
Girl Scouts
Virginia
Sarah Zane Co
Combs
Charley Franks
Frederick County
Emma C. Boyd
Germain
Inc
Tues
Little Mitain
Cerch
Ladies’ Aid
FP. O. E
N. Loudoun Street
Stephenson Church
Thurs
R.A.F
Clyde A. Farnsworth
Associated Press
Caucasus
G. G. Snarr
Tuberculosis Association
By Seth Moseley
Winchester Evening Star
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