Fruit Growers Set Prevailing Wage Rates for War Labor
Virginia fruit growers in Frederick and nearby counties met at the County Court House in Winchester to set prevailing wages for Bahamian and German Prisoners of War workers and local labor. The group approved 10 cents per crate for apple picking and 40 cents per hour for common labor, rising to 45 cents after September 15, with women paid 5 cents less hourly. A labor plan includes 104 Bahamian workers thinning apples and a German POW camp under construction, with about 250 workers assigned to specific facilities. Transportation aid for harvest logistics was outlined, and ceiling prices for apples were discussed, with estimates suggesting $2.50-$3.00 per bushel before storage.
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Frederick
County Court House
Winchester
Shyrock
H. T. Snapp
Roy
Harry Sartelle
I. Fred
Clarke, Warren
Shenandoah
J. Edward Ehlingaman
Harry M. Sartelle
Labor Progress Report
I. Fred Stine
National Fruit Product Company
Winchester Cold Storage
Virginia
Norman C. Kipp
Hagerstown
Maryland
Kipp
West Virginia
Blackburn Moore
OPA
Washington, D. C
Moore
War Food Administration
A. H. Teske
Vv. P. I
Wilkie W. Hunt
Walker McC. Bond
Farm Labor Committee
Quiz Answers On Page Four Include Noted Figures
The Daily Quiz on page four lists answers: 1 Massachusetts representative Joseph W Martin 2 After writing the letter 3 Raymond Poincare 4 False Maine September election 5 Lake Erie and the Madison River 6 Kettledrum 7 Washington DC 8 Col Gen Ivan Bagramian 9 Pale 10 Earth.
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Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Raymond Poincare
False Maine
Lake Erie
Madson River
Kettledrum
Washington, D. C
Col
Ivan Bagramian
Palse
Earth
Ration Calendar Details 1945 Stamp Validity
The ration schedule lists meat and fats stamps A8 to A76 and A5 valid indefinitely, sugar stamps 30 31 32 valid indefinitely or five on a 40 for canning through Feb 28 1945, blue stamps A8 to A28 and A5 valid indefinitely, airplane stamps 1 and 2 valid indefinitely, regional 10-A coupons for three gallons through Aug 8 and 12-A for five gallons through Sept 21, with B-3 B1 C3 and C4 valid for five gallons, oil period four and five coupons valid in all areas through Sept 30, and new period ones usable from ration boards.
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Associated Press
Allied advance on Pacific islands speeds up after Guam invasion
Reports confirm heavy Japanese losses on Guam through Thursday totaling about 4,700 killed, with over 2,000 slain on Tinian and 21,036 buried on Saipan. Marines seized a second airstrip on Tinian near Gureuan point as Ushi airfield debris and wrecked planes dot the concrete aprons.
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Guam
Nimitz
Tinian
Saipan
Gureuan Point
Richard W. Johnston
Tarawa
Kwajalein
Sniwetok
Bulgaria Moves to Exit War Amid Allied Talks
The report notes Bulgaria negotiating with the Allies including the United States to leave the war as Germany and Turkey show signs of a diplomatic split. German Ambassador Franz von Papen returns to Ankara to discuss the situation with Turkish officials amid rumors of Turkish Russian talks. The Turkish parliament convenes next Wednesday as Premier Sukru Saracoglu prepares a confidential foreign policy statement.
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Bulgaria
United States
Germany
Turkey
Franz von Papen
Ankara
Istanbul
London
von Papen
Russia
Sukru Saracoglu
Berlin
First Twin-Bill Of Season Is Offered Ball Fans
Winchester and the White Sox expect victory as they open the season with a twin bill at Rouss Park tomorrow at 1 30. The nightcap features the Sox against Hancock Md. Brumbaugh to pitch for Park with Duvall in reserve.
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Winchester
White Sox
Rouss Park
Sox
Hancock
Brumbaugh
Park
Duvall
Patton
Keller
Emmert
Burch
Michael
Johnson
Luby
Tiffney
Sam Ensogna
Renfrew
Phillips
Henrietta
Lewis
Boyd
Kendall
Coffelt
Jones
Sam
Rites Sunday For Alvin H. Hummer
Funeral services for retired Frederick County farmer Alvin H. Hummer will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. from Macedonia Methodist Church on the Front Royal pike. Relatives meet at 3:15 p.m. at Mrs. James Allen’s Sunnyside home before proceeding to the church. Burial follows in the church cemetery.
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Alvin H. Hummer
Frederick County
Macedonia Methodist Church
Front Royal Pike
James Allen
Sunnyside
John Teter
F. T. Fulcher
Brucetown
Church leaders map reconstruction program plans in Virginia
Pastor remarks open a discussion on church reconstruction efforts. Dr Sadler calls the moment a great opportunity for ministry. B I Hummel notes the Virginia Rural Church Conference Board will meet in Richmond in August or September to plan the upcoming program.
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Sadler
B. l. Hummel
Virginia Rural Church Conference Board
Richmond
Reds Sweep Through Polish Lands As Soviets Advance
Red Star reports Russian forces rout Warsaw suburbs and free numerous units for fighting near Siedlce. Russians reach near Riga and Kaunas, with Jaroslaw and Przemysl fell, and Polish civilians surge toward Warsaw. Front chatter weighs Rokossovsky’s plan while Niemen river battles shape up as Stalin promotes two generals for key commands.
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Ossovsky
Siedlce
Lithuania
Riga
Baltic
Joniskis
Siauliai
Estonia
Latvia
East Asia
Jaroslaw
Przemysl
Ukraine
Germany
Niemen River
Soviet Baltic Republics
Ivan Bagramian
Niemen
Kaunas
East Prussia
Bialystok
Moscow
Krakow
Vistok
Joseph Stalin
G. F. Zakharov
Ivan J. Maslennikov
Keep the invasion rolling Buy War Bonds today
A wartime appeal urges the public to support the war effort by buying War Bonds. The message emphasizes collective action and national resolve to fund military operations during the ongoing conflict.
Texas Democrats Battle for Control of County Conventions
In Austin on July 29, pro and anti-Roosevelt factions vie to control county conventions that select delegates for a Dallas meeting on Sept. 12 to shape the state Democratic organization. The split centers on who directs the party and how electors will align with national nominees.
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Austin
Texas
Dallas
RAF strikes hit Germany as Stuttgart tempers smoke
Thick clouds over Stuttgart hindered bombing results after three prior attacks in a week. Returning crews said large fires remained burning in Hamburg outskirts. Mosquito bombers dropped two ton charges on Frankfurt while raids hit Rocket bases in the Pas de Calais area.
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Stuttgart
Hamburg
Frankfurt
Pas de Calais
Germans Mired in Narrow Beachhead as Allies Break Through
Allied forces break the German western flank near Calais and advance into open country. German retreat options include stalling maneuvers or a stand and fight, risking intensified terror and potential use of new weapons to deter Britain.
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English Channel
Calais
Caen
Seine
le Havre-Calais
Germany
Europe
Britain
Robberies Tie Two Men to Sugar Theft and More
Police report a series of robberies with suspect statements. Ernest Swartz admits stealing sugar from a platform cargo, a radio and other merchandise, and selling items to John Holliday for money. Aubrey Swartz is questioned but claims no direct participation. Holliday says he bought sugar from Swartz and denies knowledge of the thefts. A hydraulic jack and candy along with cigaretts were also part of the loot. Officers state a preliminary hearing date has not yet been set.
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National Fruit Product Company
Aubrey
Martinsburg
John Holliday
Trailway Terminal
Washington
Tom Adams
Kern Street
Holliday
Aubrey Swartz
Swartz
Massie
Capt. Boyd
Richard Borden
Ernest
DeHaven
Wicker Denounces Covell Attacks on Senator Glass
Richmond Democrat John J. Wicker Jr condemns Virginia Republican chairman I. R. Covell for attacks on Senator Carter Glass. Wicker praises Glass’s long service and urges Byrd to seek Glass’s resignation and a governor appointment, while noting Glass’s illness and desire for return to the Senate.
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John J. Wicker, Jr
Richmond
I. R. Covell
Carter Glass
Dovel
Harry F. Byrd
Glass
Byrd
Darden
Wicker
Dover
Virginia Republican
Virginia
America
United States Senate
Campaign For Free Press Gains Fuller Reports
Roanoke Virginia July 29 Frank H Fuller chief of the Richmond Bureau of the Associated Press told the Virginia Press Association the crusade for world acceptance of a free press is gaining ground and strengthening the principle at home though much remains to be done Americans do not know what it means to lose it Other speakers included Ralph W Keller national chairman of the National Newspaper Week and W R David of General Electric The day featured dailies luncheon and round tables with Powell Glass presiding and Earle M Forsythe directing the weeklies luncheon William B King AP foreign correspondent spoke at a banquet Kent Cooper a leading advocate of a world free press was cited as influential
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Roanoke
Frank H. Fuller
Richmond
Associated Press
Virginia Press Association Today
Fuller
Holland
Belgium
France
Ralph W. Keller
Week
W. R. David
General Electric Company
Powell Glass
Lynchburg
WPA
Earle M. Forsythe
William B. King
Ankara
Turkey
Puller
Kent Cooper
Mixed at the opening Chicago grain prices
Chicago July 29 mixed opening as mill buying nudges minor advances in the September oats contract. Oats show mixed and oats futures firm with Sept prices around 1.56 to 1.57.
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Chicago
Baltimore Market Quotation Summary July 29
Market reports from Baltimore and Chicago show steady to higher cattle and hog values with lighter receipts. Prices highlight strictly good to choice slaughter steers at 16.40-16.50 per 100 pounds, vealers 12.45-14.60, and fat spring lambs around 14.00-14.50, amid mixed sheep and calf movements and lighter poultry volumes.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Livestock
WFA
Office of Ribution
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
NORD
Local Markets Daily Update at The Star
The Star notes markets are correct daily but disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may occur in the market listings.
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The
Star
Local sports Are Featured in The Evening Star Daily
Local sports section highlights games and results in The Evening Star Daily. Player updates, team standings, and game recaps are presented with regional focus and deadline-driven reporting.
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Evening Star
Stock Market Report from New York Amid Apathy and Mixed Close
New York traders faced a tepid session with modest gains for some stocks but many leaders staying in the red. Buyers and sellers offered little momentum as the ticker hopped with near end trends only slightly mixed and about 250 000 shares changing hands amid heat and war‑related caution.
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New York
Dewey To Handpick New York Senate Nominee
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey is expected to influence the selection of New Yorks Republican Senate nominee to run with him against Democrat Robert F. Wagner. Potential candidates include Irving M. Ives and state senators Frederick R. Coudert and Thomas C. Desmond, among others, with the party set to meet August 8 to choose.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Hamilton Fish
United States Senate
New York
Edwin F. Jaeckle
Rober F. Wagner
Dewey
Irving M. Ives
Norwich
State Assembly
Ives
State Commission Against Discrimination
Republican State Committee
Wagner
Frederick R. Coudert
New York City
Thomas C. Desmond
Newburgh
W. King'sland Macy
Suffolk County
GOP
Newsboys Guests At Carnival Tonight At Old Fair Grounds
About 25 young newsboys enjoyed rides on Kiddie Planes and Ferris Wheel during a five day Winchester Park Association carnival at the Old Fair Grounds. A Kidies Jamboree was set for this afternoon and a record crowd was hoped for tonight as the W. C. Kaus Shows continue the engagement. The tour moves to Front Royal next week.
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Star
City Gets Relief From Heat-Drought
A thunderstorm dropped 0.85 inches of rain in the city delivering heat relief. The temperature at 2 PM was 88 degrees, ending a week with no 90s. July rainfall reached 3.02 inches and the storm helped drought conditions in Clarke county.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Clarke County
Juvenile Held For Petty Larceny Case
A 14 year old boy who stole a pocketbook at Woolworths and tried to sell it to Trooper Mitchell was released by Judge John Wing of the Juvenile Court after being charged with petty larceny. Other morning cases before Judge Rice included Luther Gravely at 616 N Market St with drunk and disorderly and 60 days suspended, and William Hummer of Bluemont with disorderly conduct and $10 costs.
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Woolworths
Mitchell
John Wing
Rice
Luther Gravely
Market Street
William Hummer
Bluemont
Truck Sides With Chevrolet in Kent and Germain Crash
A truck from Novick Transfer Co and a Chevrolet coupe driven by Edgar White of Berryville collided at the South Kent and Germain streets intersection at 8:30 am. Officials say damage is slight and no injuries occurred. Robert Rudolph drove the Novick vehicle.
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Novick Transfer Company
Edgar White
Berryville
South Kent and
Germain Streets
Novick Company
Robert Rudolph
Notvick
Tanks In Fierce Battles Near Normandy Road Center
Allied troops, led by a U S general on foot with a captured prisoner, advance into Coutances amid heavy tank acción as Ninth Air Force reports over 180 German tanks knocked out and 242 vehicles destroyed. Allies push 15 to 20 miles south of prior line and overrun 300 square miles of territory.
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Normandy
Coutances
U.S
NBC
John McVane Min
France
Tessy-Sur-Vire
Vire
Mone Uty
Ninth Air Force
Pata
Caen
Bernard L. Montgomery
Rommel
U. S
Omar N. Bradley
St. Lo
Virsa
Berigny
Bayeux
St. Jean
Rommelwell
Big Fortressees Strike Anshan In First Manchuria Air Raid
B-29s conduct first daylight high altitude bombing of Japanese targets from Manchuria, hitting Anshan with huge smoke plumes. Earlier raids on Kyushu included Yawata June 15 and Yawata Sasebo July 7. Estimated 12 months to rebuild key installations. A diversionary force attacked Chenkkhien rail yards in northern Henan Province near Peiping Hankow line.
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Japan
Greater East Asia
Yawata
Sasebo
Kyushu
Manchuria
Anshan
Manchurian
Chtenkher@ien
Henan
Peiping-Hankow
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Ushi
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Rites
Reds
Warsaw
Democrats
John Wicker
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Campaign For Free Press
Stock Market
Senate
Mr. E. W. T. Columbia Network
V. Forrestal
Adm
King
Mildred McAfee
Baker & Anderson
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