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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
4
Last Chance for Japs as Okinawa Mission Looms
In wartime analysis the Okinawa victory seals Japan’s fate and sets up a looming Pacific offensive toward the home islands. The piece notes imminent American air power, troop shifts from Europe, and the likelihood of Japanese surrender offers before a renewed assault.
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Okinawa
Pacific
Europe
Moscow
Home Islands
Free Koreans Seek UN Promises on Independence
A group of Koreans in exile press the United Nations for pledges that Korea will gain independence after Japan’s defeat. They fear Soviet control postwar and cite assurances from Stettinius and Eden against any agreement allowing Russian expansion, though they have no assurance from Stalin.
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United Nations
Japan
Korea
Mittee
Stettinius
Eden
United States
Britain
Tragic End of the Luxury Liner Normandy
Reprinted editorial recalls the Normandy as the world’s largest luxury liner, its four year reign in Atlantic tourism, seizure by the United States after 1941, a 1942 fire, and conversion to a troop transport. Damaged keel and hull leave it tied at Bayonne New Jersey and unlikely to sail again or serve as a carrier or be used by the French Line.
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Normandy
North Atlantic
Europe
Hudson River
New York
United States
Hitler
Petain
Bayonne
N. J
Stars in the Night Sky Offer Hope After Rain
A reflective essay extols stars as guidance and reassurance after a storm. It links star light to dreams, direction, and the human impulse to seek horizons beyond tangible reality, arguing that clear stars inspire travel home and extend imagination.
Filipinos Honor MacArthur with Honorary Citizenship
The Philippines Commonwealth bestows honorary citizenship on Gen. Douglas MacArthur in deep thanks for his unselfish service defending and liberating Filipinos. The tribute notes his tireless effort to secure the islands and his vow to return with a liberating army.
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MacArthur
Philippines
Commonwealth
Australia
United States
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions Beat the Page 2 Answers
A set of seven quiz questions asks for author of Japanese Militarism, naval commander in Germany, Abyssinia UN status, opening phrase of the American Creed, Earth's most abundant metal, which cape is farther north, and the term for food preparation artistry with a garbled g-ry clue.
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Germany
Abyssinia
United Nations
Earth
Cape Henry
Cape Hatteras
Death Pension Rights for Widow and Child
A veteran's child is entitled to a death pension and so is the widow if she lived with him from marriage to death. Separation due to misconduct by the service person or procurement by them without the widow's fault may be allowed if she has not remarried.
War Dept terse about Jap bomb attack one year ago
One year ago the Jap manland was bombed by Super-Forts, a War Department communique released the terse news. The 11th Battalion of the Virginia State Guard will encamp at Rouss Park, five local companies joining. Dr. Francis P. Gaines of Washington and Lee University spoke at Winchester Elks Flag Day observance. A list of 60 Stephens City High School students with perfect attendance is published.
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Jap Manland
War Department
Virginia State Guard
Rouss Park Springs
Francis P. Gaines
Washington and Lee University
Winchester Elks Club
Stephens City High School
The
Star
Five Years Ago Verdun Falls to Nazi Slaughter
A World War II era report claims Verdun fell before a Nazi assault on the Maginot Line with about 200000 prisoners. President Roosevelt seeks congressional power to convert the automobile industry into a 50000 plane war effort for the Allies. Local highway death rates in Winchester and Frederick and Clarke counties surged in the prior year.
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Verdun
Maginot Line
Roosevelt
Congress
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Local Caddy Team Defeats Purcellville Pair in Weekend Match
Wilson Pugh and teammates Marshall Howe Robert Giffin Raymond Ebersole and Clifton Olinger defeated Purcellville. Miss Margaret Keller hosted a bridal shower for Miss Louise Ritenour ahead of her marriage to John Kater tomorrow. Miss Mary Hawkins sang a solo at the Open Door Bible Class for Father’s Day observance.
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Wilson Pugh
Marshall Howe
Robert Giffin
Raymond Ebersole
Clifton Olinger
Purcellville
Margaret Keller
Louise Ritenour
John Kater
Mary Hawkins
Pupil Recital and Far-Reaching News From the Era
Piano pupils of Miss McCartney in a recital show marked training with Horace Hott and Benny Davis among the proficient youths. About 150 National Editorial Association members finished a Virginia tour in Winchester, hosted by Senator Byrd. General Pancho Villa warns the U S to stay hands off Mexico. Eastern front casualties after Russian push are reported as 50 000 killed. Germany seeks peaceful Lusitania solution and questions Bryan’s resignation.
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Miss McCartney
Horace Hott
Benny Davis
National Editorial Association
Virginia
Winchester
Senator Byrd
Fred Glaize
Emmett Stuart
Leesburg
Pancho Villa
United States
Etrograd
Germany
Lusitania
W. Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Local Masons’ Hall Renovation Draws Condemnation
Forty five years ago members of the local Masonic orders voiced disappointment as an architect condemned portions of the renovation work on the Masonic hall at N Main Street. Friends and admirers unveiled a memorial marker at Reliance honoring the founder of Shenandoah Normal College.
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N. Main Street
Reliance
Shenandoah Normal College
Strength for the Day Prayer and Divine Will
A religious reflection discusses balancing definite petitioning with total resignation to God. Two women compare praying with honoring a benevolent monarch, urging specific requests while entrusting outcomes to divine wisdom. The piece cites Jesus teaching and urges discernment to seek a wholesome life.
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Jesus
Admirals in the U S Navy in 1945 totals
The Navy Department states that as of May 14 1945 there were 3 fleet admirals 16 admirals 7 of whom were retired and recalled to active duty and 18 admirals retired and on inactive duty. By December 31 1944 there were 43 vice admirals and 215 rear admirals.
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U.S. Navy
Navy Department
Death certificate issued to parents of service member
The War Department states that a statement of death will be issued to the parents of a man who dies in service if bequested.
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War Department
OPA powers extended as Senate weighs reform
Washington June 13 Senators narrowly backed extending OPA powers for another year amid talk of a leadership shakeup and a reorganization aimed at curbing mismanagement. Supporters urged continued price controls to avoid inflation while preparations for reconversion proceed.
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Washington
OPA
Senate
Bowles
New York
Wooley
A. Krug
J. Deal
War Production Board
Mr. Krug
Mr.Krug
Krug
Browlee
George
LaFollette
House
Mineral Oil Effect And Action For Constipation
Doctors in Burlington North Carolina study mineral oil as a laxative. They report soothing relief in severe constipation with rectal irritation, especially when given by injection into the lower bowel, and note better results after bowel movements in piles. Proctitis discussion follows with cause dependent recovery.
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Charles A. Anderson
Burlington
North Carolina
Senate Hears Last Minute OPA Lease Renewal Debate
The Senate shows half asleep amid last minute shifts on a cost plus formula for farmers and meat packers. Leaders of amend ments push to extract the OPA from the bill while private promises to improve it linger. Housecleaning stalls under ineffective management as Leon Henderson and theorists push a renewed lease on OPA life.
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Senate
OPA
Leon Henderson
Congress
Coin design limits: changes require Congress approval
The law prohibits changing a coin design more often than once every twenty five years. Any design change within that period requires an act of Congress.
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Congress
War's Casualties Still Mounting
U S reports total Allied war casualties reaching 1 017 097 with a weekly rise of 5 048. Army deaths 187 369, wounded 558 611, missing 42 710, prisoners 111 262. Navy casualties: killed 44 769, wounded 57 402, missing 10 736, prisoners 4 238. Secretary Stimson notes 324 819 wounded have returned to duty.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Europe
Stimson
Walter Reed Hospital established in 1909 on changed grounds
In 1905 Congress approved funds for a more adequate hospital replacing the Army General. The grounds chosen were renamed Walter Reed after the surgeon whose 1902 death followed yellow fever research. The site includes the Confederate battle line at Fort Stevens near the capital.
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Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Congress
Walter Reed
Fort Stevens
Rival To My Heart Chapter Twenty Four
Stephen and Gail share a sunlit river picnic after tense talk about family feuds and a hospital patient. Their conversation blends memories of past loves, medical ideals, and hints of romantic momentum as Stephen kisses Gail and contemplates a future.
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