Confession Ties Army Officers to Loudoun Quintuple Slayings
In Leesburg Virginia Sergeant C W Blue and Trooper E H Howe report a full confession by Clatterbuck admitting the killings of A Morris Love his wife their son James and tenants Mr and Mrs Walter Russell to erase witnesses after Love threatened to report two forged notes. Indictment planned for June term.
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Leesburg
C. W. Blue
E. H. Howe
Virginia
A. Morris Love
Loudoun County
Love
Clatterbuck
James
Walter Russell
Love Farm
Commonwealth
Charles F. Ha
Announ
Hillsboro
Hamilton
Harper’s Ferry
W. Va
Meredith Clatterbuck
Clatterbuck Confesses in Loudoun County Case
Thomas W. Clatterbuck leaves City Hall in custody of Sgt. C. W. Blue and others after signing a formal confession admitting guilt. He is escorted to a patrol car, en route from the Chief of Police C. W. Hollis’ office. The Loudoun county quintuple incident is referenced as the context of the confession.
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Sgt. C. W. Blue
Onn
Thomas W. Clatterbuck
C. W. Hollis
Loudoun County
Those Who Quit Essential Work Liable To Duty
Secretary Ickes told John L. Lewis that he expects miners to return to work on Monday June 7 as operator of coal mines for the government. Roosevelt outlined that anyone quitting essential war work becomes liable for army service and that aliens are treated like citizens under the same rules.
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Washington
Ickes
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United States
United Mine Workers of America Bace
White House
Roosevelt
Lewis
Camp Service Committee Heads Camp Meeting In Winchester
Mrs. H. B. McCormac chairs a new Camp and Hospital Service committee of the Winchester Frederick County Red Cross. A meeting is set for Tuesday June 8 at 8 p.m. in the city court room with S. H. Bennett speaking. Local social and fraternal groups are urged to send delegates.
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H. B. McCormac
Winchester- Frederick County
American Red Cross
S. H. Bennett
Red Cross
Blue Ridge
Termites Flying Ants Bonded Control Service
If you notice swarms of flying ants this spring, have a representative inspect your property for termite control.
Sarah Zane Company Regular Meeting Reminder
The regular meeting will be held tonight at 8 p m. All members are asked to attend. L M Crabill Captain.
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Sarah Zane
L. M. Crabill
Clatterbuck Indictment Expected On June 14 In Loudoun
Thomas William Clatterbuck who confessed guilt in Loudoun County quintuple slaying is expected to be indicted in Loudoun Circuit Court on Monday June 14. Commonwealth's Attorney Charles Harrison said indictment will likely occur as scheduled with Clatterbuck possibly not present for the return. The confession text remains confidential and Harrison declined to release details.
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Thomas William Clatterbuck
Loudoun County
Leesburg
Commonwealth
Charles Harrison
Loudoun
Star
Clatterbuck
Harrison
C. W. Hollis
Winchester
C. W. Blue
Italian Island Fortress Pantelleria Hit by Repeated Shelling
Allied reports say British warships shelled Pantelleria for the third and fourth times this week, pounding harbors and batteries with no damage to the fleet. RAF Wellington bombers struck the outpost Monday and Tuesday nights, part of intensified raids that also hit Naples' industrial area.
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North Africa
Pantelleria
Ners
Outpost
RAF
Wellington
Naples
Warsaw Ghetto Devastated as German Deportations Continue
Stockholm reports German forces have virtually wiped out the Warsaw Ghetto after three weeks of fierce street fighting. About 14 000 Jews were deported east while 2 000 were shot and 3 000 died in burning homes. The radio said Jews killed 300 German troops and wounded 2 000 as barricades held until April 24.
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Stockholm
Warsaw Ghetto
Poland
Ores
London
Chinese Forces Smash Into Itu and Gain Itu Port
Chinese high command reports a successful push on the Yangtze up to Itu after routs of Japanese troops. Manhsien on Tungting Lake’s northern shore fell to Chinese forces, with Nansien 95 miles southeast of Itu also captured. American airmen supported the advance, striking near Ichang.
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Chungking
Yangtze
Itu
Manhsien
Tungting Lake
High Command
Upper
Ichang
Nanhsien
Italy Tenses For Allied Invasion Amid Rising Tensions
Reports from London and Berlin depict Italy awaiting the invasion threat as Allied ships mass near Gibraltar and German broadcasts promise large scale battles. Algiers radio cites deserter trials while Balkan resistance grows and a German commander is recalled for fortification work.
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E. C. Daniel
London
Italy
Berlin
Algiers
Reuters
Evening Standard
Evening News
la Linea
Gibraltar
Evening Star
U. S
Henry L. Stimson
Europe
Russia
Kurt Dietmar
Germany
Balkans
Jacob
Balkan
Adolf Hitler
Yugoslav Forces Drive Axis Troops Back in Balkans
The Yugoslav government in exile reported Axis forces retreat toward Croatia and Slovenia, yielding 1200 square miles of territory and 21 railway stations. It cited mass reports that Field Marshal List was sent to the Balkans to crush resistance and noted patriots capturing 3 800 rifles.
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London
Draja Mihailovic
Croatia
Slovenia
Hitler
Siegmund Wilhelm List
Balkans
Storage Notice Demands Immediate Removal of Clothes
A notice states operations are delayed due to lack of storage. Clothes must be removed at once or will be stored elsewhere at custom Piccadilly.
Riley's Market Announces Evening Hours Change
Beginning June 5th, Saturday closing hour is set at 9 p m. RILEY'S MARKET informs patrons of new closing time.
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Riley’s
Argentine council formed to transfer government power
Buenos Aires reports a provisional legislative council was formed under General Pedro Ramirez former war minister to assume control of the government from President Ramon S. Castillo.
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Buenos Aires
Pedro Ramirez
Ramon S. Castillo
Troops Seize Control of Buenos Aires
Argentina troops seized control of Buenos Aires in a swift revolt against President Ramon S. Castillo. Gen Pedro Ramirez, formerly minister of war, identified as the revolt's leader amid crowds shouting for democracy and freedom.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Ramon S. Castillo
Pedro Ramirez
Castillo
Arsgenintina
Axis
Bloodshed in clash over Argentine government revolt
Buenos Aires reports describe a military uprising led by Gen. Pedro Ramirez and Gen. Arturo Rawson against President Castillo. Government says forces of repression moved to seize strategic points while Montevideo warned of possible exodus by an Argentine vessel. Casualties reported as troops advanced from Campo de Mayo toward the city center.
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Buenos Aires
Ramono S. Castillo
Argentina
Stadon UE
Pedro Ramirez
Castillo
Montevideo
Uruguay
Aires
Castillo W
Axis
Iillo
Arturo Raweson
Campo de Mayo
Alfredo Pales Clos
Naval Chanies
Rawson
P Flores
la Plata
Alfredo
Lacios
Arturo Rawson
World At War Highlights Across The Fronts
Naval clashes renew as British ships bombard Pantelleria for the fifth straight day. Chinese pilots claim a major Yangtze victory with a 30 mile advance. Kursk air assault nets 162 German planes, Caucasus adds 23. Warsaw bloodshed reports thousands killed and wounded. U S bombers sink a Japanese steamer in the Solomons. RAF hits 100 Japanese troops in Burma. Monsoon rains hinder ground operations.
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Burma
RAF
Arakan
Photographer Snaps Exclusive Images of Prisoner
Winchester photographer and insurance adjuster Hugh Peters produced the sole images of Thomas Clatterbuck after his arrest, providing the only visual record for the event.
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Hugh Peters
Winchester
Thomas Clatterbuck
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Kursk
Caucasus
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