May Lay Railway Line To Alaska
Brig Gen C L Sturdevant testified the army plans an Alaska highway to move supplies this winter. Lt Gen Somervell said immediate action is needed and engineer regiments are already working on four possible entry methods including road air rail and sealift for the Alaska area.
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Ittee
Army
Engineers Corps
Alaska
C. L. Sturdevant
Corps of On
Somervell
Wearlier
Alaks
Chicago Grain Quotations Reports Steady Markets
Chicago grain quotations show futures steady to slightly higher as traders await developments. Corn July 86 2 to 5-8, Sept 89 1-4, Dec 91 3-4 to 7-8. Oats July 48 1-4 to 49 1-2. Wheat July 1.18 3-4 to 1.25, Sept 1.24 3-4 to 1.25. Prices listed for nearby and deferred contracts with general cautious tone.
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Shicago
Survivor recalls torpedo attack near port bridge
A sailor describes grabbing a floating door as a torpedo struck a freighter. He swung toward the ship to avoid the blast, was nearly sucked into a smokestack, then clung to wreckage. He floated about ten minutes before rescue, with minor back and wrist injuries.
Courtroom notices list traffic fines in Berryville
In Berryville on June 22 the court records two traffic fines. John Swyilions Spates of near Charles Town West Virginia was fined for reckless driving $25.25. Miss Marie Pierce of Berryville was fined for speeding $9.25.
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Erryville
John Swyilions Spates
Charles Town
W. Va
Marie Pierce
Berryville
Express Company Aids Bond Drive Nationwide
J W Morrow local agent of the Railway Express agency says company trucks nationwide display air cadet posters and Treasury War Bond and stamp posters with space donated for public use indefinitely. He notes 85 percent of employees regularly chase bonds and the local force has subscribed 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Morrow
Railway Express Agency
Treasury Department
Charges Riots On Taxation Of War Materials
Lieut Gen Somervell testified before the House Appropriations Committee that state taxation on federal war material is an uncontrolled drain on the federal treasury. He urged Congress to subsidize states through legislation rather than leave them to tax federal purchases. A bill to exempt such purchases from state and local taxes aims to save about $2,000,000.
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Washington
B. B. Somervell
Army
House Appropriations
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Protest Against Divided Control in World War II Debate
London June 23 Lord Strabolgi Labor leader in the Lords criticized the divided control between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill in a Bedford speech. He argued there was no real unity of command and urged striking at German territory in western Europe via the short sea route.
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London
Lord Strabolgi
Labor Party
House of Lords
Bedford
Roosevelt
Churchill
Atlantic
Europe
Rommel
Libya
Strabolgi
Army Leaders Urge Rubber Conservation To Speed Victory
Lieutenant General Somervell told a war committee the army plans to grow to 4,500,000 personnel within a year and to expand mate rial production and shipping. He warned the rubber shortage could slow victory and urged immediate conservation. Army Air Forces chief Arnold said 1942 would see unprecedented expansion with resources to meet production goals. Major General Echols noted focus on high altitude aircraft and stronger engines while stockpiling spare parts worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
B. B. Somervell
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
O. P. Echols
Army Air Corps
Army
Arnold
Echols
Airforce
Allied leaders discuss future offensive and shipping safeguards
The article notes Roosevelt and Churchill consulting with military experts and focusing on shipping protection as a key step toward a second European front. Hopkins asserts a planned Allied offensive, aided by Russia, with promises of timely attacks and sustained pressure on Germany.
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White House
Roosevelt
Churchill
Atlantic Seaboard
United Nations
Europe
Early
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Churchill
Baltimore Market Quots Steady on Chickens and Hogs
Market notes from Baltimore June 23 show poultry receipts moderate with chickens steady and fowl dull. Calves steady to choice at 1400-1500. hogs steady with tops around 14.80 and varied weights priced. sheep nominal at 250. Prices reflect U. S. Department of Agriculture quotations and typical midweek movement.
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Baltimore
Chicago Livestock Market Report June 23
Chicago market shows salable hogs 13 000 total 22 000 with gains to 10 cents, best 180–330 lb hogs 14.30–14.60. sows 13.65–14.00. Salable sheep 1 000 total 6 500 with good to choice 15.00–15.50. lambs light weights uneven. Cattle 8 500, calves 1 200 with middling 12.25–13.75. best steers around 14.35 to 15.00, heifers 13.60, cows 9.00–10.50, bulls 11.65–12.00. Pittsburgh report lists hogs active, cattle 75 steady, calves 175 steady, sheep 100 steady.
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Baltimore
U. 8
Dept. Agr
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. U. Dept. Agr
Pittsburgh Livestock
Pittsburgh
Ccsaees
Seeess
Ceenees
Eeeseenne
Baltimore Grain Market Closing Report
Baltimore price quotes for Wheat No 2 red winter and Corn as of June deliveries. Wheat quoted 1.18 and 1.14 bushels from Winchester Market. Corn steady near 90 cents per bushel with mill delivery basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
Fogle Reports Loss of Livestock Truck
Mr Fogle reports his livestock hauler missing since Saturday night. Suspects two youths seen entering the truck at Braddock and Cork streets and driving away between 9 30 and 10. He notified local police and alerted residents who saw the youths flee with the vehicle.
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C. 8
Fogle
Braddock
Cork
Want Cards For Men In Service
Claude Grim commander of Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion announced at a Voiture No. 078 meeting that members were told to seek public cooperation in providing playing cards for service members. Contacts include Henry Lewis John Egal Co P Schenck Claude Grim G Ireland and William Aiwat. Mr. Golden displays donated cards at his South Loudoun Street store showing Army Navy and Marine figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Grim
Robert Y. Conrad
South Loudoun Street
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Hope Lodges That Hitler War On One Front Is Near
A wartime report notes Soviet forces diverting the offensive while expressing hope the lesson will end war on a single front. The remark suggests belief that Hitler’s plan will fail as armies battle on one front.
Stock Market Reports a Modest Recovery Amid Light Demand
New York traders showed selective gains with plus marks distributed around midday though overall demand remained weak. Rail bonds rose while commodities mixed as leaders such as U. S. Steel and General Motors posted early gains, while Du Pont and Edison lagged.
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New York
Libya
U. S, Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
Santa Fe
Standard Oil
N. J
Annaconda
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Douglas Aiircraft
du Pont
Consolidated
Edison
Westinghouse
Local Markets The Star Not Responsible For Typos
The Star notes markets are corrected daily but does not accept responsibility for typographical errors that may occur in listings. Readers should verify figures and details before relying on them for decisions.
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Star
Short Patent Brand Feed Prices and Butter Retail
The notice lists prices for patent brand feed in 12, 24, and 48 pound bags per barrel, plus 98 pound bags and various bag sizes. It also shows corn meal feed, middlings, mixed feed, scratch feed, egg mash, chick grower, broiler and turkey grower feeds with per bag prices, and creamery butter at retail price 45 cents.
Boyce Beats Millwood 7-5 In Sunday Baseball Tilt
In Berryville at Pifer's Field on Sunday Boyce defeated Millwood 7-5. Millwood led 3-0 in the first inning before Boyce tied it in the third and pulled ahead. Minghini pitched well to finish the game while Tig Vorous started on the mound.
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Berryville
Pifer’s
Boyce
Millwood
Tig” Vorous
Minghini
Rail distance and travel time Moscow to Vladivostok
The distance by rail is 9 175 kilometers or 5 734 miles. In peacetime a regular passenger train takes 11 days, and an express takes 9 days.
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Moscow
Vladivostok
With Our Men In The Service News Notes From Home
War column details furloughs and letters from soldiers. Sgt. Colon R Lowe visits Oklahoma City family after induction in 1941. several men from A P Hill Military Reservation spend weekends in Clarke County. Gilpin earns BA at Princeton and advances toward officer training. updates on service flag additions and letters from India and Northern Ireland. private welding course transfer and a Georgia furlough visit announced.
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Colon R. Lowe
Will Rogers Field
Oklahoma City
John Lowe
Opequon
Lowe
Edward Longerbeam
Letcher Lloyd
Linwood Ritter
Bill Crim
A. P. Hill
Clarke County
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers list to page four questions includes New Zealand, Distinguished Service Cross es, War and Peace, Evergreen tree, Congregational, Robert F. Wagner of New York, Right hand, True, North Dakota, Greater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Robert F. Wagner
New York
North Dakota
Treasury Expert Advises on Income Collections Plan
Treasury official Morgenthau states that domestic workers, farm labor, and other Social Security exempt groups will be excluded from a pay as you go plan for individual income tax. The Ways and Means Committee approved the plan with 10 percent withholding from the difference between income and exemptions beginning next January. Paul opposes estate limits at 25 000 and tax on bank accounts. committee rejects 2 cent bank check tax. Also notes John M Brown ing of Utah developed WWI combat machine gun.
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Washington
Poneteen Pets
Eery
Treasury
Morgenthau
House
Ways and Means Committee
Paul
Roosevelt
Mittee
Fighters Face Rubber Shortage, Congress Advised
Brigadier-General L D Clay testified to a House appropriations sub committee that fighting services face a 260000 ton rubber shortage through 1943 end. He cited army navy and lend lease needs totaling 866000 tons plus civilian use for buses and trucks pushing total to 1092000 tons, with potential cuts of 150000 tons through rubber economy measures.
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Washington
L. D., Clay
General Staff
House Appropriations
Army
Navy
Clay
Day
In Memoriam Jimmy Albert Fincham
In sad but loving remembrance of our loving son Jimmy Albert Fincham who passed away June 22 1942 one month ago yesterday He is gone but not forgotten by the ones who loved and cared for him We hope to meet you in Heaven where there will be no more parting By his loving Father Mother Sisters and Brothers
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Jimmy Albert Fincham
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May Lay
Express Company
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
U. S. Treasury
United Food Stores
B. W. Sargent Fair Play Store
Eagle’s Meat Market
Riley's Market
Larrick’s Cash Store
L. E. Barris & Co
Cash & Carry
Ramsburg’s
Cameron & Piccadilly Sts
S. Loudoun
Loudoun
Valley Avenue
S. Braddock St
B. Braddock S T
Cameron St
National Ave
W. Piccadilly St
Berryville, Va
England
China
North Africa
Russia
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Hitler
Coral Sea
Midway
Tojo
M. M. Litvbinov
United States
Madison Square Garden
South Main
Baltimore Livestock
Mr. Fogle
Stock Market Report
Colum
Jack Russell
Sammy Simpson
Walter Foley
Jamie Pope
Wilfred Trenary
Francis Vorous
Cavalry
A. P. Hill Military Reservation
Fredericksburg
McGhee
Tyson Gilpin
Scaleby
Fort Eustis
Princeton University
H. C. Sheetz and Son
Carl L. Camp
Louise Zuckerman
Donald Clowe
M. B. Clowe
India
Cpl. Clowe
P.F.C
Sam Zuckerman
Camp Gordon, Ga
Abeerdeen Proving Grounds
Dorothy Shanholtz Strawderman
Lou Shanholtz
South Kent Street
Lester Strawderman
Nothern Ireland
Cpl. Strawderman
Novick Transfer Company
Corp
Lee Adison Butler
Moody Field
Baldospa
George Butler
Glaize, Avenue
John M. Browning
Utah
Memoriam
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Winchester, Virginia
Mrovlea
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