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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
8
Senate approving the 1943 44 Naval Appropriation of over 27.6 billion dollars in minutes while aiming to ease midweek half day offs, with discussion of a staggered half day to reduce absenteeism and keep government work progressing.
A second volcano has formed five hundred feet west of Paricutin, adding to nearby activity as eruptions shake the 1000-foot crater. The San Juan Parangaricutiro village is said to be nearly abandoned while geologist Dr. Ezequiel Ordonez reportedly witnessed the birth of the new cone.
In a Pacific showdown near Guadalcanal, American aircrews claim a decisive victory over Japanese forces. Reports say 32 Japanese dive bombers and 45 Zero fighters were downed with 6 American planes lost, while Japanese losses were partly confirmed at 29 aircraft and eight vessels sunk. The clash suggests a larger Allied convoy was the Japanese objective and raises questions about Japan's pilots and training in the Pacific war.
A collection of small ads and notices including items for sale such as an orchard farm coach baby carriage a Maple dinette suite field grown plants a 2 ton G M C truck and an electric ironer Plus rental listings for an 8 room house with two kitchens and baths a furnished bedroom at Fairfax Inn and requests for housing and transportation involving Navy wives and families with contact phone numbers and locations in Berryville Car nation and Stephens City areas.
A battered fragment notes that a Japanese pilot died in a city he likely never saw, never rode in an automobile, underscoring how training new pilots remains a long and tedious process.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt is reported to plan a summer tour of South America with no official itinerary set. The coordinator of inter American affairs office works on plans while Mrs Roosevelt jokes about rumors of Brazil. She recently completed a four week England trip and studied Spanish in Washington.
Small farm offer accompanying the rental. Includes care for three cows and chickens, a vegetable garden, and cultivation duties with tractor work. House priced at $75 with furnishings included and a small percentage on produce sold.
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