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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
7
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Indians kept their AL edge by beating the Athletics after a rough stretch in New York. Detroit also plated runs to beat the same opponents, while Cubs and Reds won as Sewell’s wild pitching and Tinger’s effort shaped outcomes.
The Twenty-ninth Division unites Blue and Gray as National Guardsmen from the North and South trained together. Unit formation traces to July 1917 at Alabama and June 1918 with units from New York Delaware Virginia D C. It fought Vosges and Verdun sectors and captured 2,287 prisoners along with 21 artillery pieces and 250 machine guns. The insignia features a red and white design symbolizing good luck and the Union in arms.
Yesterday's Stars include Jim Wesdell and Ted Williams. Dodgers win in tenth on a two run homer with two on. Red Sox and Tigers rally to win. Rudy York homered twice with bases loaded in one game. Paul Derringer scatters 10 hits for Reds. Carl Hubbell and the Giants beat Pirates. White Sox edge Yankees late to save victory. Indians and Athletics dominate scoreless first innings.
Louise Ford, 14, died in a Gilroy hospital after being removed from her parents under a Juvenile Court order. Her parents believed healing came through prayer, while crowds gathered outside and Church of God members prayed nearby. Judge William F. James signed the order at the request of community leaders and a local newspaper. ambulance services were provided to the home and hospital.
The 66 year old violinist Fritz Kreisler has been discharged from Roosevelt Hospital in New York after a April truck accident left him unconscious or semiconscious for weeks. Physicians report his condition is now good.
London June 18 A secret plane detector credited with RAF success in the Battle of Britain has been developed further with high promise in many directions. Major Clement Attlee said industries are increasing production of the device and that maintenance requires many skilled radio mechanics. Training is under way by the services with help from universities and technical colleges. Dominions and empire allies, especially Canada, are organizing aid.
The Frederick County School Board will auction five properties at public sale in front of the County Court on June 21 at 10 o clock. Items include the Brucetown school house and lot Branson school house Kauffman school house and lot and the Whetzel lot of three acres east of Route 11 north of the Clear Brook Woolen Mill. Information at the School Board Office Winchester.
Hill Military Reservation Virginia June 18 The 115th infantry combat team moved out to resume defense against a simulated foe. Commanding officer Col. D acaeterday reports success against Reds before a night retreat to a new attack position. Morale praised as meals roll with the men and a get together with band concerts and films is planned.
It is a long range British bomber powered by four Bristol Hercules engines, about 1 380 horsepower each, larger than the Flying Fortress type with greater speed and bombing range. It is said to carry power operated turrets.
William L. DeHaven of Gainesboro enlists in the U S Army Air Corps announced by Sgt. Frank Likar in charge of local recruitment. He was assigned to Bolling Field for duty with many vacancies at air bases and schools nationwide. No high school diploma required for Air Corps enlistment.
The faded OCR note reports press timing for The Stat at 11 P.M. in Alexandria. It mentions SF Mastem ae and incomplete place names.
Censorship limits war coverage reaching the United States as reports from Europe are filtered. Marquette football coach Tom Stidham was excused from marching in the commencement parade after faculty could not locate him among participants.
An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming they force a steady bile flow of two pints daily to prevent decay in the bowels and relieve sour stomach and gas. It emphasizes easy dosing and affordable 10¢ or 25¢ packages.
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