City Blacks Out In All Night Test
A simulated air raid darkened the city from dusk to dawn with police and air raid wardens guiding lights off. Officials report meticulous coordination while a few violators kept lights on in factories and offices. the George Washington Hotel hosted civilian defense operations with a line of city officials and wardens on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Blacks
O.C.D
Handley
Virginia Woolen Co
Oscar Ebel Co
North Kent Street
George Washington
Civilian Defense
Wendell Goode
B. B. Dutton
P. W. Boyd
Lee Grant
C. W. Hollis
E. P. Brown
Andrew and
Jack Brandon
Wyse
J. H. Wyse
J. Gordon Amber
Richmond
Roanoke
W. P. Hunter
Senate Probers For Change In Men and Method
Washington June 18 A War Production Board spokesman forecast an extensive organizational realignment within WPB within a month. The changes may reflect Truman's criticism of $1 a year men though WPB leaders signaled adjustments could include those asked by the Senate defense inquiry. A planning office headed by Luther Gulick was created May 14 to shape the new WPB setup and iron out kinks for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Truman
Special
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
Luther
Columbia University Institute of Public Administration
Gulick
Statewide blackout praised for orderly conduct and lessons
Virginia conducted a night long strategic blackout with broad street illumination by the Virginia Protective Force and emergency units. Officials and pilots saw good compliance and a few lighting and procedure mishaps, highlighting need for uniform hooding of headlights and safer lighting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Protective Force
Broad Street
V.P.F
Petersburg
Threat of Jap Attacks On Pacific Coast Eases
Secretary of War Stimson said Japanese losses in the Pacific have temporarily reduced the threat to the Pacific coast. He noted only a small landing in the Aleutians and described fog and weather as obscuring North Pacific developments. He also explained the Midway fight data is incomplete due to radio silence and widespread airman reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stimson
Pacific
Navy Department
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
North Pacific
Midway
Pacific Ocean
Aleutians
Midway Island
Coral Sea
Australia
Blackout Test Shows Citizens Cooperate For Defense
Mr Winchester notes the blackout last night proves citizens will aid defense efforts though some violations occurred. Some stood on their rights and refused requests while most complied. Officials are satisfied but urge improvement and clearer instructions on sheltering during air raid alarms.
Hero of Libyan Battle Known In Clarke Co
Corporal Edgar M. Dickerson of Clarke County gained fame for his account of Sarees Sied at Bir Hacheim in Libya. He is son of Rev. Edgar Harrison Dickerson and Mrs. Dickerson of White Post. the family later moved to Meade Memorial Church in Charlottesville.
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Clarke Co
Edgar M. Dickerson
Bir Hacheim
Libya
Jeane
Edgar Harrison
White Post
Dickerson
Meade Memorial Church
Edgar
Julian
Clarke
Germans Claim A 19-Ship Bay
German broadcasts report 19 ships totaling 109000 tons sunk in the Atlantic and Caribbean with seven more ships damaged. In the Caribbean 12 ships totaling 75000 gross tons were destroyed despite American defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Atlantic
Caribbean
Truman seeks changes in War Production Board methods
Chairman Truman of the special Senate committee investigating national defense urged changes in personnel and procedures at the War Production Board. The testimony occurred as the committee pressed its inquiry into defense mobilization and efficiency measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
War Production Board
Truman
D-Mo
Senate Committee
War costs surge as U.S. weekly outlay nears one billion
A news analysis reports U S war expenditures climbing to about 1 billion dollars per week as arms production accelerates. Treasury outlays for war rose from 409 million to 944 million weekly, with estimates of 28 billion for the year and 70 billion for the next year. Kingsley Wood notes Britain spends 337 million weekly. other figures unavailable.
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Smith
Treasury
Pearl Harbor
Kingsley Wood
Alore Tay
Lonely Baltimore bachelor seeks wife for $60 weekly
A 30 year old Baltimore bachelor offers a wife for marriage via The Star. He states he earns $60 a week and hopes to settle down with a partner, asking readers to publish any ads. The writer’s identity is withheld for privacy.
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Star
Baltimore
Newepenne
John Alden
Pricilla
Miles Standish
John
Paul N Fansier Receives Captaincy Promotion
Master Sergeant Paul Newton Fansier of the 36th Field Artillery is promoted to Captain after nearly 27 years of service. The notice cites his long faithful service, WWII era duties, a Victory Medal with five battle clasps, and his status as possibly the Army’s oldest Master Sergeant at discharge from Ft. Bragg.
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Newton Fansier
Charlies T. Fansier
Woodlawn Avenue
36Th Field Artillery
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Frank C. Mellon
Sedsreben Vna
Ae Haat Sixth Field Artillery
Paul Newton Fansler
Army of the United States
Fansler
Phone Calls During Blackout Show Public Cooperation
R. Sammis manager of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone says the public cooperated fully during last night's blackout by limiting phone use to essential calls. He notes Winchester performed better than many cities where wires burned up.
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R. Sammis
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone
Winchester
Sammis
May Need Motor Use Stamp For Gas Ration Cards
It is understood motorists must buy federal motor use stamps at post offices before obtaining new gasoline ration cards. The stamps cover the vehicle make model motor and license number and may include a space for the stamp serial number. Delays are possible but there will be no last minute rush at the post office.
Army Maneuvers Stress Deserts and Jungles Across Corps
Four months of intensive wartime field maneuvers will open July 13 for a large portion of the Army. Six Army corps will train in the south and west aiming to provide thorough preparation for troops. Secretary Stimson announced new tasks for state guards stepping in for National Guard units.
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Washington
Stimson
Army
Gun Fire Heard Off Columbia Coast
Reports from Colombia say cannonading was heard off the Caribbean coast near 40 miles offshore. Authorities cite possible U S destroyer engagement with Axis submarines and note lifeboat rescues from two ships near St Andrew Island.
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Columbia
Bogota
Colombia
United States
Mriohacha
Caribbean
Panama Canal
Ernesto Ruiz White
St. Andrew
E! Liberal
Lebore
Ruiz White
Chrysler
Lloyd's
German drive near Sevastopol. Fort Maxim Gorky seized
Nazi high command claimed Fort Maxim Gorky as part of a seizure at Sevastopol and said troops breached the fortress ring driving within two miles of the harbor. Soviet reports denied gains while British forces reportedly withdrew from Sidi Rezegh and El Adem as Libyan armies were split.
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Maxim Gorky
Hitler
North Africa
Sevastopol
Adolf Hitler
Crimea
Black Sea
Pravda
Communist Party
Sidi Rezegh
el Adem
Tobruk
Iran
Thes
Cairio
Mediterranean
Army Asserting Louis Will Limit Public Appearances
Secretary of War Stimson said Joe Louis will not make public appearances except for armed forces while he completes basic military training. Louis, Corporal Joe Louis Barrow, is stationed at Fort Devens Massachusetts and has been moved to a replacement training center to finish the basic course lasting three to four months.
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Washington
Stimson
Joe Louis
Louis
Joe Louis Barrow
Fort Devens
Mass
City And County Brevities In Brief Notices
Local items note a 14 foot flag pole displayed by Cumberland Valley foreman and planned permanent flag pole by Joe Campbell’s family. Lt. H. W. Ebert Jr. among pilots in African Mediterranean action. Local rationing board gains own phone line 6737. Laurens Jones elected Virginia Funeral Directors Association director. David Reese chosen president. Ralph Harry leads a 85 pound scrap rubber drive at Handley. Dr Reph Snapp fished during bee collection campaign break. nine truck tires recovered.
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Charles Puller
Cumberland Valley
Joe Campbell
Joseph E. Campbell
U. S. Army
Sherman
Texas
Laurens Jones
Richmond
Virginia Funeral Directors Association
David Reese
Petersburg
Bolet to Perform in Front Royal Concert
International pianist Jorge Bolet will give a recital at the Warren County High School auditorium in Front Royal on June 19 at 8 30 pm. Sponsored by Calvary Episcopal Church, proceeds go to the Front Royal Hospital fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorge Bolet
Warren County High School
Calvary Episcopal Church
B Fund
My the Front Hospital
Insurance offices to close Saturdays at 1 P M
Notices state that the following insurance offices will close at 1 P M on Saturday afternoons during June July and August. J W Baker L C Hollis Co L Jamison R T Bryarly Hansbrough Carter Earl L Mason J W Arthur Good & Co Arthur L Dunlap H B Lupton & Son H T plus date code 6 16 18 1p 21.
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J. W. Baker
L. C. Hollis CO
L. Jamison
R. T. Bryarly
Hansbrough & Carter Earl L. Mason
J. W. Arthur Good & CO
Arthur L. Dunlap H
Lupton & Son H. T
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Senate
The
Associated Press
E. Burg
Civil Air Patrol
Pacific Coast
MR Winchester
Corporal Dickerson
Meade Memorial
Cpl
Dicker
U.S
Paul N. Fansier
Roger D. Green
H. W. Ebert
H. W. Ebert, Jr
Ebert
Sheriff's
Ralph Harry
Oscar B. Harry
Kerr Street
Ralph
Reph Snapp
Cer Nee
Capon River
Shie Farm
F. Royal
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