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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1943
Page
2
A city council meeting reviewed current finances and the status of the water reservoir cleanup. The light committee and city officials were urged to inspect street lighting for possible improvements and feature upgrades.
A Berlin Lisbon broadcast said the missing plane may have had an accident. Overseas Airways stated the craft carried 18 passengers including a man named Howard, with only the passenger guirapames known in London.
The article lists westbound B and O and Pennsylvania routes with arrival and departure times from Winchester Washington Baltimore Strasburg and Hagerstown. It notes a 50 percent rise in limited train use and a recent trip carrying 135 passengers versus ten before the gasoline shortage.
The page lists quiz correct answers including Egypt and Liberia, Aesop true, 98.6 degrees, Bagdad, false, double, and true. It presents a brief answer key for items 5 through 8 with related topics and statements.
Admiral Alexander says submarines added to the fleet and overall U boat losses rose 25 percent in six months. He notes many damage hits from Allied air and sea attacks and a shrinking U boat presence in Atlantic waters. March described as poor but not the war’s worst month, with April and May losses below December–February levels due to larger escort forces and better weapons.
On a Virginia farming property near Hamilton the scene includes the farmer Love his wife Ruth Grubb Love and son James Love found slain inside and body of tenant Walter Russell nearby. Investigators note a $1391.13 check in Russell’s wallet and a near rifle, with possible plant or mislaid facts. A former employee may be questioned as the investigation unfolds.
The Senate approved the administration backed reciprocal trade legislation sending it to President Roosevelt for signature. The bill authorizes executive power to adjust tariffs up or down by as much as 50 percent in exchange for reciprocal action by trading partners under the most favored nation clause. A proposed amendment to require Senate ratification of trade agreements failed 44 to 32, with votes from Byrd Glass and Radcliffe against and Revercomb for. Leader Lister Hill predicted passage by the afternoon.
Chinese high command reports surrounding all Japanese remnants in a Hupeh sector south of the Yanetze river. They say Changyang is being attacked, gains north of Lihsien in Hunan, and that upper Yangtze front is under violent assault as part of a major Chinese comeback with reported enemy casualties around 30 000 in recent days.
The factions argue over restoring a captain’s old rank in the Colonial Infantry Reserve. De Gaulle promptly accepts resignation and assigns the officer to Syria, while Giraud delays and keeps him in position briefly. De Gaulle’s public reply outspeaks Giraud, drawing international attention. Muselier’s past actions and a decree on the Cross of Lorraine add to the tensions among Free French leaders.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 pm for Dennis Allen Gardner seven months old son of Mr and Mrs Kendal Gardner of Cedar Grove who died yesterday morning at 123 North Cameron Street. Survived by parents a brother Lucille and Gary Gardner sister. Services at Omps Funeral Home Reverend L O Shirley officiated with interment Mount Hebron cemetery.
A May 25 1948 War Labor Board directive directs immediate cessation of all wage and contract talks between miners and operators until workers return to the mines. The order demands report within ten days and preserves contract terms from March 31 1943, as pressure from a 500000 miner strike intensifies with government and industry leaders trading proposals amid fuel shortages.
Rep. Gore accuses John L. Lewis of challenging the President and democratic rule as the House opens debate on the Smith-Connally bill to curb strikes in government plants. The measure would require a 30 day cooling off period and a secret ballot for workers before strikes in war industries.
Secretary Ickes proposed 1.50 dollars daily for underground travel for 30 days while a commission studies a permanent mining pact. Producers resisted the sum and demanded a lasting agreement. 15,000 AFL affiliated Progressive Miners Union members stayed at work, with a few independent and non union mines operating. U M W Local 1056 in Gallitzin Pa telegraphed Roosevelt for a return to work as talks proceed.
The text notes a doctor’s approval of evaporated milk as suitable for babies and for cooking. It mentions Nestlé milk products, labeling them as a world’s first choice, with a casual aside about coffee use.
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond announces a series of transfers and appointments. Rev. Dr. Leo J. Ryan becomes vicar-general with broad bishop powers, succeeding Monsignor Rankin who died last December. Other changes include Father Stephens moving to Alexandria and Fathers Govert Waters and Fettig receiving new assignments across Winchester, Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria.
Wheat No 2 red winter at 1.67 for June and 1.57 for June spot. Winchester Market Wheat at 1.55 bushel. Corn priced at 1.10 bushel. Prices based on deliveries at mill.
A Buffalo druggist created Peterson's Ointment 30 years ago to ease itching and smarting from piles. It gained fame for quick cooling soothing astringent relief and became a favorite in thousands of homes. Available as 35¢ box or 60¢ tube with applicator. money back if not delighted.
The OPA announces a 60 percent cut in B and C gasoline rations area wide effective at 12:01 a.m. with new markings for taxis, buses and trucks. Officials pledge an assault on black market dealers while emphasizing no extra occupational driving rations.
Ration rules grant furloughing servicemen a gallon limit while boards must deny extra rations to anyone living near their workplace regardless of carpool options. Handicapped workers carrying heavy tools are exempt from distance rules. Markers with T coupons risk invalidation, and officials note a growing black market as stamps are bought from taxi and truck operators nearing quarter ends.
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