Mussolini and Cabinet Members Arrested
The Rome and Berlin broadcasts reported Mussolini and several fascist ministers dismissed as Badoglio took over in Italy. The proclamation vowed the war to continue while Italy moves to end fascism and restore order under new leadership. The change aimed to out last Mussolini and shift toward peace, with royal confirmation unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miliiamen
Mussolini
Berlin
Badoglio
Raffaele Guariglia
Turkey
Ankara
Italy
Man
Rome
Berli Radio
Il Duce
Tokyo
Axis
Mili
Marshal Badoglio
Carlo Scorza
Hitler
Vals
Dees
Brenner Pass
Padoglio
London Telegraph
G. Giglio
Daily Herald
Mussolii
Algiers
Associated Press
Vittorio Emanuele
30 Indictments In Coal Strike In Southwestern Pa
Federal grand jury in Pittsburgh today indicted 30 defendants in the soft coal strike case. The charges allege combining conspiring and confederating to interfere with government operated mines, knowing they were in possession of the United States and needed for continued prosecution of the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United States
Mussolini’s Downfall Marks First Step in Fascism’s Decline
Secretary of State Hull framed Mussolini’s removal as the first major step in destroying Fascism while stressing the United States remains focused on military developments and unchanged unconditional surrender policy. He noted Italy’s shift signals Axis dynamics but offered no new terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hull
Benito Mussolini
State Department
United States
Roosevelt
Churchill
Japan
Italy
War Department
Mussolini
Gie
Vittorio Emmanuel
Pietro Badoglio
Hungary
Bulgaria
Romania
Finland
House of Savoy
Fascist Party
Europe
Albania
Great Britain
Allied air distances shrink over targets in Europe
The text notes how fighter defenses are strengthened in the west and explains air warfare axiom that a force loses effectiveness as its mission distance grows. It compares distances to Prague 750 to 300 miles, Vienna 800 to under 300, and Berlin 650 to about 400 miles, illustrating shorter ranges to reach key German munitions and aircraft plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Prague
Skoda Munition
Vienna
Berlin
Capital Stunned and War News Continue on Page One
The narrative describes relentless aerial devastation that paved the way for rapid victories in Africa and the new push of Allied forces across Sicily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Sicily
Balkan Crack-Up Is Forecast by Frank O'Brien
Istanbul July 25 delayed dispatch reports signs of Balkan breakdown in the Axis. Hungary and Bulgaria show nerves as Bulgaria enacts state laws and bans leaving home during air alerts. Travel notes unrest and predicts Allied advances could erode Bulgaria's Axis ties amid growing Bulgarian and Hungarian resistance.
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Frank O'Brien
Istanbul
Balkans
Hungary
Bulgaria
Bogdan Philov
Balhas
Srapeoriamnelt
Mediterranean
Axis
Axis grip in Balkans questioned amid war outlook
The text notes surprises and a swift collapse of Axis influence in southeastern Europe may occur. Germans are entrenched in Greece and the Aegean region and could be ousted without a fight, with Axis satellites unlikely to act until Allied forces near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Greece
Aegian Sea
Balkans
Head of Moslem League Knifed in Bombay Interview
Mohammed Ali Jinnah president of the All-India Moslem League was slightly wounded today by a Muslim assailant during an interview in Bombay. He suffered minor injuries to the chin and hand as the attacker was arrested. Jinnah advocates a separate state for India's Muslims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Mahomed Ali Jinnah
All-India Moslem League
Jinnah
India
Relieving Officer Arrives at Winchester WAC Station
Lieut Virginia E Cournoyer arrives in Winchester on Wednesday July 28 for temporary duty at the WAC Recruiting Station at 16 W Boscawen street. She relieves Lieut Jameson B Dowdy who has been granted a 10 day leave. Sgt Gene Lacko, attached since May 14, transfers to the WAC Recruiting Station Baltimore Md. Corporal Eleanor H Nofley takes over Sgt Lacko duties in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia E. Cournoyer
Winchester
WAC
W. Boscawen Street
Counoyer
Jameson B. Dowdy
Gene Lacko
Flr. Equitable
Baltimore
Eleanor H. Nofley
Sgt
Lacko
Weekend Court and Local Car Crash Report
A hearing is scheduled before Trial Justice W E B Edwards for Carper's case tomorrow at 2 pm. A Clarke county crash involved a Louis Hanson Roy car and Milton F Caylor truck near the Wilmer property on Saturday afternoon. Sunday morning Grover O Henshall and another driver face DUI and related charges with hearings set for 3:30 and 4 pm.
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Carper
W. EB. Edwards
Clarke County
Millwood
Old Chapel
Louis Hanson Roy
Boyce
Milton F. Caylor
Wilmer
Grover O. Henshall
Loudoun Street
West Bond Street
Bean
Harry Ritter
Route 1
James M. Wolfe
Charles Town
W. Va
Millwood Avenue
Ritter
Winchester Post Office stamps top wartime sales
Postmaster W. Nelson Page announced that Saturday stamp sales in Winchester surpassed the total sales at seven larger post offices for any single month since wartime stamps were released. The figure exceeded 3200 dollars in stamps sold before the day ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Page
Winchester
Seek Judgment In Suit Against Lowe
Through his attorney J Kent White has filed suit in Frederick Circuit Court seeking judgment for 1416.51 with interest from Jan 26 1943 against C Wor thington Lowe plus attorney fees and costs. Papers are returnable in Frederick County Circuit Court early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert S. Larrick
J. Kent White
Frederick
C. Worthington Lowe
Frederick County
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Baltimore reports closing prices for grain with No 2 red winter wheat at 11.58 per bushel for July delivery and Winchester market wheat at 1.53. Corn is listed at 1.16 1 2 per bushel based on mill delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
Pocketbook Lost With $175 Gas Ration Books Reported
George Fletcher of Stephens City reports a pocketbook containing $175 and C and E gas line ration books plus other papers was lost or stolen after leaving it in a local store. He realized the loss only after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fletcher
Stephens City
Allies Tighten Grip as Sicily Campaign Advances toward Messina
Allied forces blasted Milazzo and other Axis ports near Messina while American troops moved from Trapani and Marsala toward Regalbuto and Catania. Patton’s armored units occupied Trapani as Simonds Canadian forces press center along Regalbuto. Residents welcomed Patton’s troops with flowers.
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Milazzo
Messina
Orlando
Sicily
Trapani
Axis
Italy
Catania
Guy Simonds
Regalbuto
Tyrrhenian
San Stefano di Camastra
Hermann Goering
Tta
Omera
Taromina
Ionian
Strait of Messina
Engineers Recruiting in Winchester This Week
Capt. Frederick F. Claflin recruiting officer for the United States Army Corps of Engineers will be in Winchester July 28 29. Interested men may contact Captain Claflin at the WAAC Recruiting station 16 W Boscawen street Wednesday or Thursday and call 6264 for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick F. Clafin
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Winchester
Corps of Engineers
Captain Claflin
WAAC
W. Boscawen Street
Indictments Fire Wide Net Against Nazi Propaganda Agents
Eight Americans linked to Nazi broadcasts and propaganda faces indictments. Individuals included Douglas Chandler and Edward Delany, both longtime broadcasters, Constance Drexel and Jane Anderson among others. U S authorities accuse them of aiding enemy governments to undermine morale and praise Axis powers.
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George W. Kurtz
Shangri-La
Civic Club Booth
Virginia Protective Force
American Legion
B'nai B’rith Elk’s Club
Junior Board of Trade
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kiwanis Club
Girls’ Athletic Association
Women’s Civic Aear
Boy Scouts
University Women’s Club Hospital Junior Auxiliary
Girl Scouts
Quota Club
Ministerial Association
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Beta Sigma Phi
Jewish Women’s Club
Hiram Lodge, Masons
Crusade Union Boy Singers
H. E. K. Whitney
Braddock Street Methodist Church
the Baptist Church
Colgate Dental Cream
Colgate
Likco
N. Loudoun St
Balkan
Lieut. Dowdy
Lowe
Armstrong and
Congoleum
W. B. Snider & Son
Ganizing
Germany
Lord Haw-Haw
Douglas Chandler
Chicago
Boston
United States Navy
New York
Paul Revere
Edward Leo Delany
Olney
Ill
E. D. Ward
Constance Drexel
Darmstadt
Roslindale
Mass
WPA
Philadelphia
Jane Anderson
Atlanta
New York City
Len
Cester
States’ State Department
Max Otto Koischwitz
France
Columbia
Hunter
O. K
Biddle
Gran
Theed
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Republic Aviation
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