06 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1942
Page
1
House committee aides say an eight point seven billion dollar revenue target hinges on a sales tax while Morgenthau opposes some forms of co tax. Chairman Doughton and other leaders push for larger sums, with a final bill unlikely before Senate review.
MA Winchester urges a Roll of Honor listing every local man in the armed services. The project aims to archive each individual's contribution and to erect a temporary memorial and later a permanent one.
Stanley Hart as administrator lists household goods and cattle on Redbud Road in an estate matter announced in the docket. The filing notes assets and requires reading of the probate record to determine distribution.
Members of the W. O. W and L. O. O. F. lodges are urged to meet at the hall on Sunday at 2 30 for a memorial service.
The Chamber of Commerce began handling sugar canning permit requests amid judged serious congestion at the rationing office. Officials say current regulations limit sugar for canning to June 30, forcing repeat visits as demand grows. Two volunteers join the staff to ease the backlog, but many locals still face long waits and extra trips to Winchester for permits.
The Junior Board names a committee to start work immediately on a temporary Roll of Honor to list service men from Winchester. A meeting will assign duties, with aim of a public display and possible permanent memorial, and The Winchester Evening Star will assist. Further details and data requests will follow in the Star.
The German high command admitted damage from aerial attacks on June 6 when their bombers faced stiff counterfire. They reported fires in several areas and described thirteen bombers as having been damaged in the raids.
Businesses must cooperate for a scheduled blackout on the night of June 17. Public places should extinguish interior lights for a 30 minute air raid drill. Railroads and state civilian defense officials will meet next week to discuss blackout arrangements and traffic controls.
Fuel Coordinator Ickes told Senator Aiken that it seems impracticable to impose restrictions on petroleum deliveries in areas without shortages. Aiken understood this to mean there would be no nationwide gasoline rationing at this time.
Vichy reports say France will take vigorous steps to meet German requisitions. Paris Soir editorials claim the government will press ahead to secure compliance and bolster the war effort.
The annual Sixth of June exercises honored 3,000 Confederate soldiers buried at Stonewall Cemetery under Turner Ashby Daughters of the Confederacy and Stonewall Memorial Association. George W. Dellinger, 97, Winchester and Frederick counties’ last Civil War veteran, led the parade with a military escort from the Handley band, high school corps, Co. 115 Virginia Protective Force, and local volunteers. Lieut.-Col. William Couper of VMI spoke on the service of VMI men and Stonewall Jackson’s ties to the institute, introduced by State Senator Burr P. Harrison.
The navy said three vessels were sunk today, including a medium US vessel, a small British ship, and a small Norwegian merchantman. Ten seamen were listed lost with 171 survivors landed at Gulf coast ports. The British ship's crew details were incomplete in the report.
London reports the RAF conducted a major offensive across the Ruhr and coastal areas. More than 1,000 fighter and fighter bomber planes were involved in daylight and night operations, with Whirlwinds featuring four cannons. Observers link the sweep to prior Allied raids near Boulogne and other Ruhr targets.
Munitions for America’s fighters rolled from Elwood ordnance plant as officials identified 19 of 22 dead and 3 missing after a blast that damaged a shell loading building. Production continued elsewhere on the 15 000 acre site while 68 workers were in the shipping building at the time.
London June 6 The Netherlands government-in-exile agreed to charter ships on behalf of the United States government. The official Dutch news agency said a signing ceremony occurred with W Averell Harriman the United lease coordinator and British and Dutch officials.
Floods injure bass spawning grounds and stream bottoms by washing away food sources. Reports note a 16110 pound Revolutionary gun of Gen Daniel icme melted in Chambersburg foundries and recast for airplane engine forgings. Local farms report poultry losses from fox raids as efforts to shoot them continue.
Real estate transfers total more than a million dollars with 36 deeds recorded in Norfolk. The listings show high value transactions including a notable $613,700 purchase and other sizable transfers across the market.
British bombers struck Cologne in the first of this week’s 1000 bomber raids on the Ruhr and Rhine, destroying more than 5000 acres. Reconnaissance photos show widespread destruction including rail yards, factories and residential blocks, with Cologne Cathedral spared and key industrial sites like Vulcan works and Mauser plants hit.
Polls will open at 5 45 a m and close at 8 13 p m the same day as the municipal election. The Junior Board of Trade Get Out The Vote committee chaired by Forrest Sirbaugh aims to mobilize voters. Candidates are listed.
1939 Buick Special coach in black priced at 595 dollars and 1936 Chevrolet in black at 595 dollars. A 1936 Chevrolet Standard coupe with rear heater is also listed by Bickers Motor Co. on the classified page.
New arrivals appear for first showing at Willis' Bicycle and Radio Shop. Iver Johnson bicycles are featured in a limited stock display, inviting enthusiasts to inspect the latest models and pricing.
A U S Navy communique from Pearl Harbor says a powerful Japanese naval squadron limped away with at least eight warships and transports damaged by American bombers and submarines. It notes American forces pursuing the battered invaders after repelling the initial onslaught in a victory possibly greater than Coral Sea.
Admiral Nimitz reported heavy Japanese losses and a pulling back of the fleet in the three day battle near Midway Island. U S forces maintain firm control in the Midway area as Tokyo papers claim domination of the Pacific and Indian oceans.
Military experts say six months of global war show Axis striking power blunted since the United States entered the conflict. War production and army expansion are described as prelude to grand offensives. Some authorities forecast a turning point by fall, with Germans and Japanese losing momentum. Continued on Page 3.
Admiral Nimitz reports heavy Japanese air and sea blows at Midway Island as battleships carriers and other craft take damage. U.S. fliers fight back using parachutes and rubber boats amid a tense, escalating battle toward Hawaii and the mainland.
Chinese troops defending Chuh sien in Chekiang province repelled several Japanese onslaughts and inflicted considerable casualties, according to the Chinese high command.
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