McVicar resigns as city chairman amid OPA rules clash
In a letter to the county, McVicar asks reconsideration of an OPA enforcement decision. He cites many complaints labeled under W. Va. OPA and accuses the local board of burden shifting away from law enforcement. Mayor Anderson says he disagrees with OPA rulings and distrusts perceived discrimination against Virginia.
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Anderson
Virginia
Nazi Mobilization Plans Hit Snag
Bern dispatches report the German total mobilization decree was scaled back abandoning part of the plan that shut thousands of shops across the country. The move signals a moderation of the economic upheaval caused by mobilization and a shift within the ministry of economics.
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Bern
Switzerland
Berlin
Ministry Economics
Confab Pictures Not Released
Stockholm reports German authorities withheld release of pictures from the Hitler Mussolini meeting. Officials expected approval for release, though photos were said to be of good quality, prompting Swedish speculation about whether the meeting occurred. Dispatches note German views on a curt communique and concerns about mood between the Axis leaders.
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Adolf Hitler
Mussolini
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Germany
Masonic Funeral Rites Held For Late Mr. Dorsey
Funeral services for Frank H. Dorsey, prominent Mason, were held at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Winchester Lodge No. 21 and A. M. involved. Rev. Robert A. Whitten and Rev. R. W. Wand officiated at his East Monmouth Street home prior to burial. he died Sunday after long illness. He is survived by sister Miss Annie R. Dorsey and several nephews and nieces.
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Frank H. Dorsey
Winchester Lodge
No. 21
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Claude M. Grim
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Harry P Mifflin
Walter M Shade
C . R. Cammer
W. B. Goode
D.C. Lichliter
Duce Resisted Continues On Sicily Landing
The report notes Axis claims of Allied naval losses are unfounded as bombing persists. Allied forces have captured over 40,000 prisoners from five divisions involved in the Sicily landing. The First Infantry Division, with Tunisia experience, and the 45th and 82nd Airborne Divisions, in their Sicily debut, fought like veterans amid light Allied casualties.
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War Department
Tunisia
45Th Infantry
82Nd Aim
Sicily
Have You Brought War Stamps Today
Citizens are urged to bring war stamps to local post offices and schools as a patriotic effort. The circular stresses daily collection drives, encourages purchases of liberty stamps, and notes community leaders spearheading the campaign.
Foe Beat Axis to Rome Bombing News First
The United Nations reported the Rome bombing eight minutes after the blast, pushing a coordinated Allied release. Generals like Dwight D. Eisenhower shaped the propaganda move, with Algiers relaying the news to Washington and New York within minutes.
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United Nations
Axis
Rome
Italy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Algiers
U. S. Army
Pentagon
Office of War Information
New York
France
North Africa
Central Europe
Robert E. Sherwood
OWT
Italians Claim Air Raids on Rome and Axis Losses
British aircraft bombed an airbase near Rome this morning as part of Allied raids. Italian reports claim 717 killed and 1599 injured in Monday’s raid on the capital. Navy losses included seven Allied ships torpedoed off Syracuse and one large unit.
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London
Associated Press
Rome
Cosanidan
Naples
Grosseto
Salerno
Sicily
Syracuse
Musical Labor Dispute Tallies With Transcription Firms
Washington reports the War Labor Board will appoint a three member panel to probe a dispute between the American Federation of Musicians and seven transcription companies over the union’s refusal to permit radio transcriptions. If a strike is found, musicians led by James C. Petrillo may be ordered back to work while a settlement is sought. The union denies any strike and asserts no labor dispute exists.
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Cour
American Federation A
Transcrip
Cenes
Te Board
James C. Petrillo
Cotly
War Work Extended as Threat of Strike Lingers in Los Angeles
Patterson urged rapid return to work as a strike threatens munitions output vital to soldiers. Los Angeles systems mix Yellow trolleys and Red cars face labor tensions. Pacific Electric workers vote amid wage changes while others receive temporary boosts.
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Los Angeles
Ion
Los Angeles Railway Company
Pacific Electric Railway Company
Pacific Electric
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