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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
8
North Africa is portrayed as a massive training area for Fifth Army units preparing for a future invasion of Axis-held territory. The report notes Tunisia’s defeat, ongoing regrouping, and emphasis on discipline and physical fitness as crucial to readying American soldiers for combat against a tougher foe.
London June 8 Britain will continue heavy demands on farmers at least until 1947 even if victory comes earlier, said R S Hudson minister of agriculture in a speech. He noted last autumn he asked for 600000 additional acres of wheat and that has been achieved. He now expects to secure well over half as much again. Britain’s 1943 wheat acreage was more than double the 1939 figure.
In Ozone Park New York a flock of chickens in a converted automobile trailer home with running water lights an ice box and a radio poring over their life. Patrick Casey owns the deluxe coop and notes the birds have not laid eggs yet.
In Brooks Field Texas on June 8 men in the propeller maintenance department stopped using rag scraps from hip pockets. The scrap collection grew more intriguing as women joined the war effort. They now use ladies gowns and slips to polish and clean propellers.
ABILENE reports Army unit confined after two months in service. Soldier ABILENE, Erich spent nearly all days off duty due to scarlet fever, sent home for three weeks quarantine, then to an Army hospital for check-in before transfer to California. The period ends as another soldier contracts spinal meningitis, prompting full unit quarantine.
Chapman Motor Co advertises urgent service at 330 W. Boscawen 8&t urging drivers to visit now as parts may become scarce.
The article notes a successful Chinese counterattack along the Yangtze near Ichang easing strain on Chiang Kai-shek's defenses. It warns that danger remains on Chiang's frontiers despite the notable tactical gain and ongoing threat assessments.
For sale 50 000 cabbage plants from Magruder’s Plant Nursery at N Main. For rent apartment 406 N Loudoun St call 5420. For rent modern apartments well located call 5727 or 3582. For rent single rooms and twin bedroom call 5701. Found license plate 419 990 at The Plaza.
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The column notes Allied air forces from India and Chenault's units turning the tide in China, inflicting heavy losses on Japanese troops. It highlights air power as a key barrier, aiding Chiang Kai-shek as he strives to defend Chungking and preserve China’s northern agrarian heartland until a wider Allied Burma invasion can proceed.
The J R Simplot dehydrat or plant in Caldwell Idaho aims for 1943 production of 20 million pounds of dried potatoes and 20 million pounds of onions to supply American troops. The facility dehydrates peeled and shredded tubers in air heated tunnels and packs them in five gallon tins. It is described as the largest potato and onion processing factory in the world with shipments by trainloads.
Sgt. Stanley Salamon, serving with a bomber crew, landed at a Caribbean air base and discovered his brother, Peter Salamon, a technician fifth grade from Archbald, stationed there. The reunion came when the ground crew asked for the base APO number, revealing the brothers were together.
Boulder Colorado June 8 Professor of piano at Colorado University will give a public lecture on how to listen to modern music without being flabbergasted by it. The talk titled How to Listen to Modern Music will explain ways to approach contemporary compositions.
Chattanooga police seek a man charged with escaping from the county camp and recaptured in the city. No one answered when the clerk listed the case, and authorities now pursue a second charge for escaping from the city jail.
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