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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1943

Page

3

Death summons Mrs. Rooker widow of Ogden physician

Mrs Elizabeth Ann Rooker 67 widow of Dr Charles N Rooker longtime Ogden Utah resident died at 930 am She was mother of William Abner Rooker chief chemist National Fruit Product Co Her birth in Ogden April 3 1876 She survived by daughter Mrs June Rooker Icenhour of Jacksonville Fla two sisters Miss Sadie Anderson and Mrs Heber Hawkes one brother Frank Anderson Funeral 4 pm Thursday Omps Chapel Braddock Street Rev Eppart Presbyterian Church Interment Mount Hebron Pallbearers named

Elizabeth Ann Rooker Charles N. Rooker Ogden Utah Wess William Abner Rooker National Fruit Product Company Winchester Mr. Eppart Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Frank Armstrong, Jr W. B. Glover W. W. Hunt Leo Odell Ward Thrush Andrew Babb

British Increase Munition Output

London June 23 production of munitions in Britain in the first quarter rose over the 1942 level Captain Oliver Lyttelton minister in charge of production said today adding that the output of radio equipment for war use will be increased further to meet demands

London Britain Seereon Oliver Lyttelton

Rioting Causes and War Production Survey Notes

The report lists actions at the Michigan State Fair Grounds with 350 state troops stationed at the ball park. It mentions bans on alcohol and closures for motion picture theaters at 9 15 P M with a curfew from 10 P M to 6 A M. A quick survey found thousands of workers who had been absent yesterday had returned to work at major war plants.

Michigan State Fair Grounds Ball Park

Duke Of Windsor Smiles On Birthday Comment On Viceroy

The Duke of Windsor, birthday remarks, smiles wryly when asked about Field Marshal Sir Archibald Wavell’s appointment as viceroy of India. He provided a brief, cautious reply, avoiding further comment on the controversial posting.

Duke of Windsor Sir Archibald Wavell India

Coal Firm Delays Dividend Action Amid Uncertainties

The Pittsburgh Coal Company directors said they found it impossible to take action on a dividend for the preferred stock due to unsettled miners' wage questions, instability from ongoing government control, and mine operation conditions.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Coal Company Mapenya

Another Outbreak Against Poles in German Sweep

London reports from the polish government in exile of renewed German terror in Poland. More than 500 people on the Nazi blacklist were shot in recent weeks and at least 2,000 others were arrested. A Gestapo sweep centered on Warsaw rounded up 1,800 people, mainly intelligentsia, in a house to house manhunt.

London Poland Warsaw

Quezon to Visit Tuberculosis Sanitarium for Treatment

SARANAC LAKE N Y June 23 President Manuel Quezon of the Philippines is tentatively scheduled to come here for treatment. Dr Francis B Trudeau internationally known tuberculosis specialist will oversee his care after the fall of Bataan in the Philippines

Saranac Lake N. Y Manuel Quezon Phillippine Islands Francis B. Trudeau Phillippines Bataan

Guerrillas Kill German Guards Reported by Yugoslav Partisans

Yugoslav partisan headquarters report heavy damage on the Belgrade Railway. Pro Axis guards are killed, with the motive cited as partisans targeting Axis security measures. No further details on casualties or exact locations provided.

Bern Switzerland Belgrade Oe Cieanat

Conference report on funds limits eyed as payroll purge debated

House and Senate conferees face a $143 million deficiency bill with a provision to remove three officials from the payroll amid a clash over emergency fund transfers. Rep Cannon notes the Senate already rejected a similar payroll exclusion by a 69 to 0 vote, while the conference report awaits approval.

Virgin Islands Goodwin B. Watson William E. Dodd Communications Commission House Farm Security Administration FSA National Resources Planing Board NRPB Senate Congress War and Navy Departments Office of Strategic Services State Department FBI Independent Offices Cannon

Dutchmen Warned of Fierce Bombings By Allies

London dispatch says an urgent Allied warning to Dutch forces working for Germany will be executed soon with greater ferocity than before, signaling intensified bombardment and pressure in the area.

London Netherlands Germany

Joint Inquiries the Circumstances This Week Best Alternative

A brief note outlines ongoing joint inquiries into current events as officials weigh the best alternative amid uncertain circumstances. No names or dates are provided in the readable text.

Canadian Editor Prefers Dominion Rule To U S

London Ontario June 23 Arthur R Ford editor in chief of States today says the British parliamentary system is preferable to the American system of government. He cites a Detroit radio speech and argues Canadians respect law under Britain’s system and that they have a greater future in the British commonwealth than as a 49th state of the United States.

London Ont Arthur R. Ford States Today The West Association Ford Man Detroit James Clark United States

Newspaper Guild Plea Restores OWI Domestic Operations Funds

The American Newspaper Guild urged restoration of OWI domestic operations funds as a Senate subcommittee began hearings on the $2.8 billion House war agencies bill. Guild President Milton Murray sent a letter to Chairman McKeller stating the OWI is essential and doing vital war work after the House cut $5.5 million from OWI recommendations.

Washington American Guild Elmer Davis Office of War Information Senate Appropriations Milton Murray Subcommittee McKeller Dtenn House

Strasburg Mother Is Fatally Shot

Mrs Pingley, a well regarded Strasburg woman active in her church, was found dead after gunfire near her home. The tragedy stunned neighbors as authorities pursued motive and details about a letter and a possible will. Her ten year old daughter Gloria was not present.

Pingley Dr. Black Dr. Crawford Black William Crum Jimmy United States Navy

Germans Predict Italy Invasion Of Mediterranean War

Berlin broadcasts quoted by the Associated Press claim Italy plans an invasion and landings are expected. Watch on Balkan coasts noted as necessary amid reports Nazi forces concentrate there. Captain Jeserich cited uncertainty on Soviet offensive timing. A Bruesseler Zeitung quote calls for frank discussion of a dangerous German position.

Berlin Associated Press Italy Mediterranean Balkans Kurt Jeserich Stockholm Social Demokraten Bruesseler Zeitung

Local Sports Feature Highlighted In Evening Star Daily

The Evening Star Daily showcases local sports with profiles of standout athletes, recent game results, and upcoming district matchups. Readers gain quick access to team standings, notable performances, and community sports events across the city.

Evening Star

Four Siblings and Family Names in Obituary Note

Four brothers and sisters named Py Harry Painter and Wil Ham Coffman along with Guy Rhodes, Maurertown, Tomes Brook, and Stanley Coffman are identified in a fragmented obituary. The note states their mother died two months ago and funeral plans had not been completed this afternoon.

Harry Painter Toms Brook Guy Rhodes Maurertown Wil Ham Coffman Tomes Brook Stanley Coffman

Bold Daylight Raids Highlight Bombing Losses Across Europe

The report tallies 107 aircraft losses in daylight raids on Kre feld Huls and Mulheim, plus Krefeld operations and Dutch coast convoy combat. British and German aerial actions are noted with peak German losses in a single day during the Battle of Britain. London records a night alert and minor bomb damage to 20 houses as renewed air activity continues.

Krefeld Huls Mulheim Britain London Air Ministry England

Compromise On Loan Plans to Reform Farm Agency Funding

Rep Tarver chairs culture supply bill arguing a compromise cuts FSA funding from Senate totals. He calls for 60 million rehabilitation loans to farmers and 20 million for admin costs, to be earmarked for the Agriculture Secretary and used by the War Food Administration. The House had previously zeroed FSA funds amid criticism as communistic.

Rep Tarver Oe Senate Secretary of Agriculture War Food Administration WFA Davis House Farm Jeiry Administration FSA Congress

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