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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1944
Page
2
Hollywood July 25 Hayworth says she is pregnant with her first child due in December and jokes about wanting the baby to resemble Orson Welles or avoid following dancers. Welles remarks that he wanted 17, while she admits that is too many.
British and Canadian forces press toward Falaise along the Caen Falaise corridor after a four day lull. Montgom ery warns against premature breakthrough while ground action concentrates near Troarn and La Hogue wood. RAF bombers target German positions as weather clears and the push advances five miles west toward Vimont and Paris.
Meats fats and many staples are listed with indefinite validity for several book stamps. Sugar stamps 30 31 32 cover five pounds each indefinitely. Stamp 40 good for five pounds for home canning through February 28 1945. Food stamps and blue process stamps also listed with indefinite validity. Gasoline and kerosene coupons shown with regional expiration dates and quantities.
Washington reports the recall of Argentine ambassador Adrian Escobar completes a diplomatic break dating to January under President Edlemiro Farrell. Hull warns of Pan American unity risk while Argentina may act to divide Latin American nations from the United States.
Moscow reports say the Soviet backed Polish National Council declares itself sole authority in Poland. It demands all of East Prussia and most of Pomerania join postwar Poland and brands the London government as an impostor. The manifesto pins Poland’s future with the Soviet Union and allied democracies while seeking ties with Britain and the United States. The Polish government in exile meets in London to respond to the challenge.
Case dismissed in the Court of Trial Justice W Erle Edwards with Judge B Line at Opequon Virginia. Costs taxed to Howard Sheetz amounting to 7 dollars 35 cents.
Mrs. Louis Barley of 10001-28 Cameron Street reports the loss of a pocketbook found on Loudoun Street. The item contained $37. Authorities seek any information leading to recovery of the missing pocketbook.
American and Italian based Allied planes carried out night and daylight attacks across northern Italy and France. RAF bombers hit Valence La Treille near Lyons while Americans targeted Les Chanaines airdrome. Seven Allied planes were lost and six enemy aircraft were destroyed.
Mrs. H. B. Harris funeral ceremony conducted by Rev. H. G. Lane Wednesday at 4 o clock in Berryville. Pallbearers include David H. Allen Ralph N. Dorsey Hobson C. McGehee and Dr. Frank E. Tappan all of Berryville. Commander Morton C. Mumma of Arlington and Thomas R Elsen of Hilton Village attend. Interment at Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville.
Moore and Dorsey were the top bidders at the public sale of Catherine E Miller farm in Berryville Clarke County. Executor A D Henkel sold 535 acres for 29500 dollars. The property near Berryville includes a three story brick house twelve rooms a bank barn silo and multiple outbuildings.
Mrs. Etta Richard died in a Lakeland hospital Florida this morning. She was the widow of Wesley J Richard and a native of Spencer county Indiana. She lived in Lake Hamilton Florida for years. Funeral services will be held in Winter Haven Florida Friday at 10 30 a m.
Reports claim Hitler’s regime controls the armed forces with a purge of officers. Berlin broadcasts and British statements note new Nazi decrees and a salute overhaul signaling subordination to the party. High commanders replaced by SS officers aim to shift blame for eastern, southern, and western setbacks.
Soviet forces crossed the former German Polish border in a rapid offensive and liberated vast territory as Lublin fell after intense street fighting. 40 miles east of the Wilia, Belzhiste seized, and Lukow opening a path toward Przemysl with Brest Litovsk isolated.
King George VI arrived in Italy and began a tour of the war zones. He wore a Field Marshal uniform and traveled by air from Britain, visiting ROMe and allied fronts.
Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York denied reports that his Vatican visit aimed to discuss a papal peace plan with Pope Pius XII. Vatican officials said no peace proposal was discussed, and Spellman said his trip was to visit soldiers and inspect chaplains work. He had traveled via North Africa en route to Rome.
Admiral Ernest J. King said Japan will continue to wage war with all their power despite the new cabinet. He noted changes in war methods are likely but unclear if defense will be strengthened or aggression intensified.
London radio reports claim Col. Gen. Eberhard Von Mackensen, son of a World War II general, is held by the Gestapo and German ambassador to Sweden, Dr. Hans Thomsen, is under Gestapo observation.
Cairo report says Sultan Mohamed Bayou of Dawakil died in Addis Ababa prison after rebelling against Emperor Haile Selassie. The Moslem ruler reportedly refused to pay tribute.
Captain James L. Denig was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for gallantry in the Marshall Islands battle. He was the 24-year-old son of Brig. Robert L. Denig, director of Marine public relations.
Associated Press war photographer Bede Irvin, 34, was killed in action near Pont Hebert four miles north of St Lo during the Normandy campaign. The U S Ninth Air Force and Red Cross confirmed the casualty with limited details available at the moment.
London reports Mussolini marked the first anniversary of his fall from power by addressing fascist troops trained by Germany. He warned trainees not to fear fighting Italians, urged action, and called those who hesitate traitors while noting a visit with Adolf Hitler.
Two bicycles reported stolen or missing were recovered by Officer Massie. The Elgin bicycle owned by Roy Hawkins and a blue Century bicycle belonging to Cc. T. Cooper Jr. were found.
The United Automobile Workers asked President Roosevelt to order seizure of Wright Aeronautical Corp. plant in Cincinnati after a walkout and mass suspensions. Up to 5,000 to 6,000 of about 35,000 employees left, with two aluminum and one magnesium foundry idle. Company and union blame the other side for the stoppage as national UAW CIO officials rush to form talks.
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Navy Secretary Forrestal announced American casualties in Saipan reached 16 463 with 3 049 killed 13 049 wounded and 365 missing. More than 5 000 wounded have Returned to duty and join the Tinian attack as U S forces press a second major push in the Marianas.
Five negroes were denied voting in the white Democratic party primary in Columbia South Carolina. Officials cited that only white Democrats could participate and denied access claiming their names were not on the enrollment books. Spokesman Dr E A Adams challenged the ruling while a party clerk asserted names had been purged by the county committee.
Virginia reports 13 new poliomyelitis cases raising the year total to 102 while the seven day period trails the prior week. Officials caution reports arrive irregularly and a August peak is anticipated. cases span Roanoke Norfolk Lynchburg and several counties. Dr H H Henderson says a DC Girl Scout summer camp in Harrisonburg can continue with parental consent to isolate campers.
In Sarasota on July 25 Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey officials tested fireproofing on sideshow tents ahead of a tour stop in Akron Ohio. On August 4 the technique was shown in Hartford demonstrably torching treated canvas to prove its effectiveness against rapid ignition after the July 6 disaster that killed 164 people.
Public wartime appeal urges citizens to purchase war bonds to support military efforts and sustain national defense commitments during the ongoing conflict.
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