23 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1943
Page
1
The report notes Allied forces move rapidly into Palermo as Patton’s fast strike gains momentum. President Roosevelt discusses price control and stabilization plans, while the War Labor Board signals it will not scrap the Little Steel formula despite anti inflation pressures.
Allied airmen launched a long range surprise raid on Soerabaja, the main Dutch naval base in the Dutch East Indies, with Liberator bombers flying nearly 2400 miles. Japanese batteries opened fire but the attack achieved substantial damage and set an enduring record for distance.
Moscow reports Soviet forces breached the last strongpoint north of Orel on day 10 of the offensive. Bolkhov fell as Red Army columns pushed toward Orel from the north, while eastern and southern columns closed in. German losses cited include thousands killed and dozens of tanks destroyed as fighting continued across the front.
On July 24 1943 at eleven am I will offer for sale in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia the following local stocks and bonds Farmer and Merchant Stock 1 share Colonial Brick Corporation first mortgage 5 percent bond McCormick & Company Baltimore Maryland Terms Cash B Cooper Administrator of Lewis F Cooper deceased
A government Civil Aeronautics Authority plane, valued around 80000 dollars, landed safely after a fuel line broke causing both motors to fail. The craft, flying from New York to Elkins West Virginia, reached Winchester with one engine cut and the other failing, clearing a fence during touchdown. Repairs were planned, and a new hangar and shop infrastructure valued at 15000 dollars were nearing completion at the airport.
A reporter at a press radio conference questioned the president about gasoline restrictions under the O P A ruling. The inquiry referenced a motorist allowed a vacation and another barred from driving 1.5 miles to a golf course. Correspondent Paul Washington of the Chicago Daily News posed the question.
Mrs Susan Kabler, executive Mrs Hook, died at her home at 2 this morning. Final rites are set for Monday with interment in Lynchburg, Virginia. Other details were unavailable in Winchester today.
City and County Brevities note a 1943 Winchester Memorial Hospital class program printed in blue on white with a large red V and three dots and dash. Elwood O Hara aided in a bathroom rescue while police and water department responders assisted. Wheat yields in Frederick County are reported with multiple farms yielding bushel amounts. A Frederick County man named Smoke attempted to stop a marriage, then fled toward the minister with his fiancee after his father-in-law’s consent.
McVicar remains firm in his resignation as chairman of the Winchester Frederickration Board and asks to reconsider the move. The local board faces ongoing enforcement duties amid broader disputes over vacation trips during travel bans. State OPA and OCD officials show no plan to replace the board, while Mayor Anderson says no successor will be named before August 1, the effective resignation date.
Officials order all gasoline coupons both used and unused to be endorsed in ink on the face of the stamp with the license number of the car for which issued. The measure aims to guard against stamp misuse and applies to motorists and other holders.
The Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing announces the order of exercises for the annual bacalaureat sermon and commencement to be held at 8 o'clock Sunday night August 1 at Christ Church. Miss Charlotte DeHart serves as chairman. Eleven others are listed.
American forces ring Munda air field and drop 135 tons of explosives on the beleaguered garrison. In New Guinea, Australian and American troops press offensive south of Salamaua, inflicting heavy Japanese losses.
Allied forces capture Palermo the Sicilian capital sealing off western Axis escape routes. In Russia Red Armies crush major Orel defenses tightening grip on the Nazi stronghold in the largest battle of attrition. Italy reports new Allied air raids near Rome with damage to villages. Pacific fronts note long range missions from Java to South Seas raiders set fires visible 140 miles away.
A Reuters dispatch from Anke ara describes a violent battle near the Valley in Montenegro about 50 to 60 miles southeast of Sarajevo. The report notes growing unrest with many Greek people involved and tensions spreading to nearby areas.
Community bingo event advertises Friday night sessions at 5 6 and Thursday and Saturday dates with a $250 prize pool hosted by Pire Co. Includes game times and prize details for participants.
Property sale notice states a residence and lot 60 by 120 feet at No 72 Greenawalt Avenue will be offered Saturday at noon in front of the House. The Settle property details appear on page 22 item 1 part 2.
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