Convicts Recaptured After Route 50 Break
On U S Route 50 east of recaptured a break for escape. John Adams of Norfolk serving 10 years for housebreak was recaptured by local farmers with shotguns and a rifle two hours after the escape. Two others, William Thom Alien of Richmond serving years for rape and Sam of Richmond serving years for sodomy, remained at large.
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Ome
Yester
John Adams
Norfolk
William Thom- Alien
Richmond
Sam
Soviet Strike West of Belgorod Reported
Moscow reports Soviet forces attacked west of Belgorod, claiming over 200 German troops killed in fighting near the Moscow front. The bulletin notes a reconnaissance unit led the assault while air raids continued on enemy lines.
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Moscow
Belgorod
The
Mos
Itroal
War Bulletin
Red Air Force
Stor
London
Jeffers and Staff Agree to Stay to Solve Rubber Problem
Washington June 24 Wubber Director William Jeffers says he and key staff will stay at their posts until the rubber problem is solved and the rubber program can continue without a separate organization. He issued a statement in response to inquiries about continued operation of the office and will keep top aides on duty.
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Washington
Wubber
William Jeffers
Jeffers
Zoot Suit Theft Case Shocks New York Crowd
David Hauser, 78, wearing a green girdled zoot suit and brown jacket, was charged with grand larceny after police accused him of stuffing four silver fox furs into his baggy breeches while posing as a prospective fur-store client. Acting Captain Ed ward Dillon noted Hauser claimed the outfit was utilitarian, not stylish.
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New York
David Hauser
Hauser
Edward Dillon
Kiwanis Club Observes Three Events At Meet
The Winchester Kiwanis Club marked three events in one meeting including All Kiwanis Week, the club’s 21st anniversary, and Lieut. Governor John H. White’s official visit. Past President F Grove White led the program and Ansel Solenberger won the attendance prize.
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Winchester Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Winchester Club
John 8. White
Hyattsville
F. Grove White
Fred G. McAllister
London
Ont
Ansel Solenberger
Kiwanian Wm. Turnipseed
Ocala
Fla
Gov. White
Will G. Hardy
Jesse C. Oakes
Andrew Bell
J. Lowden
Mr. Lowden
Australia
Vint Hill Camp
Warrenton
Charles W. Glasgow
Goodrich Stores
Glasgow
Whitlock
Richmond
Brent
Winchester and Frederick County Game and Fish Meeting Tonight
The Winchester and Frederick County Game and Fish Protective Association schedules a meeting at the courthouse at 8:30 PM to conclude the membership drive and discuss the fox bounty. Members and those interested in enlisting in Company 35 VRM are asked to attend this Minute Men event.
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Winchester and
Frederick
Stephan Execution Stay Denied
A stay of execution for Max Stephan, Detroit restaurant owner sentenced to die July 2 for treason, was denied by Chief Justice Stone. The decision was reported as "Application considered and denied" with Stephan's attorney saying clemency is now the only option.
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Washington
Max Stephan
Detroit
Stone
Stephan
Ickes Moves To Take Charge Of Coal Crisis
Secretary Ickes said the coal industry must keep production steady to prevent shortages as winter nears and warned that the northwest and Canada rely on Great Lakes shipping for coal. He met with United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis to urge a return to work without deadlines, noting ongoing wage dispute and uncertain government control duration.
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Ickes
Northwest
Canada
Great Lakes
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Pittsburgh
UMW
State Gasoline Rules Discussed During Conference
Washington June 24 officials from Virginia and the Office of the Petroleum Administrator for War met to discuss changes in gasoline rationing. The talks included Richmond District OPA officials the State Division of Motor Vehicles and Richard Sauer acting director of petroleum supply of the P A W. A key issue was enforcing the driving ban in Virginia versus neighboring states and the need to apply uniform restrictions across the eastern zone.
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Washington
Virginia
Petroleum Administrator For War
Richmond
OPA
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Richard Sauer
Burma Offensive Imagined By Japanese Broadcast
New York report via the Office of War Information says Japan expects an Allied offensive to retake Burma around October. Tomokana Hori notes Burma as the key to Far East actions and mentions raids on Japan from China and the Aleutians and possible Allied strikes against Japan.
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New York
Burma
Japan
China
Aleutians
Tokyo
Office of War Information
OWI
Tomokana Hori
Japanese Information Board
North Africa
Pacific
Hori
Far East
America
Britain
Vichy Radio Attacks Detroit Riots and US War Aims
A CBS recorded broadcast from Vichy controlled radio in Washington claims Detroit race riots reflect internal American disarray. It labels U S war aims as imperialistic and warns French readers about dangers to European civilization from American world domination and social injustice.
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Nation
Washington
New York
Vichy Radio
Detroit
CBS
United States
Miners Return Push Seen At Several Pennsylvania Mines
More miners are working today than yesterday while over half remain idle. All four Jones and Laughlin Steel mines near Pittsburgh stay shut, and 1800 men at Payne Coal Exeter and Loomis collieries in Luzerne county vote to stay out. Over 2000 of 83000 hard coal miners voted to return as back to work orders spread through the tri district.
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Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Payne Coal Companys
Exeter
Loomis
Luzerne County
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Correct responses listed for page four questions include Idylls of the King Michigan Mercury December No on the Detroit River Kate Smith A small antelope General George C Marshall Bird True.
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Michigan
Mercury
Detroit River
Kate Smith
George C. Marshall
Bird
True
Market Quotations for Baltimore Livestock and Goods
Baltimore June 24 market quotes show eggs at 3.00 per dozen, butter 61,043 pounds, and steady meat prices. Cattle generally steady with scarce slaughter classes, hogs active with tops near 14.40, sheep 16.00 top, and calves 15.50 to 16.50 for good. Prices vary by weight and quality across hogs, cattle, and sheep.
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Baltimore
Midwest Livestock Prices Report From Chicago Market
Salable hogs 12 000 to 20 500 with weights 240 lbs down. demand mixed. Cattle 3 500 head. calves 100. feeders steady to weak on peddling market. Best long yearlings 16.40. cows firm around 10.25. hogs top 14.10 and 13.86 14.90 range. Sheep 1 000 with fat lambs active and spring lambs 14 to 15.75. native ewes to 8.25.
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Chicago
Scsceess
Chicago Grain Quotations Summary
Opening grain market quotations list July to December prices for corn oats rye and wheat. Notable figures include corn July 1.05B Sept 1.05B Dec 1.01B. oats July 65 1-8 Sept 63 3-4 Dec 64 1-4. rye July 95 5-8 Sept 97 1-2-3-8 Dec 1.00 1-8-1-4.
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Chicago
Rye
Mrs Funkhouser Died Early Today
Rebecca Elizabeth Funkhouser 74 died at 5 30 this morning at Patton Nursing Home from complications of paralysis. Formerly Miss Rebecca Cooley she was a Grace Lutheran Church member. Other details were not immediately available.
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Rebecca Elizabeth Funkhouser
Patton Nursing Home
Berryville Daily Reports Local Events In Clarke County
Local notices from Berryville region cover events in Clarke County with brief updates on community happenings, meetings and incidents affecting Boyce and surrounding towns. Residents are urged to watch for forthcoming schedules and summaries.
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Berryville
Boyce & Clarke County
Market Lapse Tests Recovery as Investors Wait on Policy Signals
The New York stock market gave back gains as leaders sidestepped further advances. Traders cited cautious cash buyers and a wait on Washington's anti inflation and economic moves, with slow deal activity and mixed fractional gains. Gainers included Southern Railway, Northern Pacific, Western Union, AT&T, GM, Anaconda, Goodrich, J I Case, Westinghouse, American Can, and Sears Roebuck. Several large issues such as U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel failed to rally.
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New York
Sca
Washington
Southern Railway
Northern Pacific
Western Union
American Telephone
General Motors
Anaconda
Goodrich
J. I. Case
Westinghouse
American Can
Sears Roebuck
U.S. Steel
Chrysler
Bethlehem
Great Northern
Montgomery Ward
Deere
Boeing
Allied Chemical
Union Carbide
Johns-Manville
East—_ Kodak
Standard Oil Nd
Local Markets The Star Editors Note Typo Risk
Local markets page carries a daily market roundup with standard caveat on potential typographical errors and the Star’s non assumption of responsibility for mistakes.
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Star
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Baltimore June 24 Wheat No 2 red winter garlicky one domestic 1.53 1-2 June 1.53 Winchester Market Wheat 1.51 bushel Corn 1.10 Prices based on mill delivery
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Baltimore
Winchester
Allied bombers strike Comiso Sicily and Olbia Sardinia
Allied air forces raid Comiso airfield in Sicily and Olbia docks in Sardinia. RAF heavies cause multiple explosions and fires while Wellington aircraft report several fires. American patrols mostly idle with one tanker sunk, two planes missing.
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Allied
North Africa
Middle East
Mediterranean
Comiso
Sicily
Olbia
Sardinia
Eisenhower
Cairo
Middles East
Help The Boys Keep In Touch With Home
Wartime message from The Star inviting readers to send letters to service members. Encourages keeping servicemen connected with home through mail and support.
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Wille
Coffee Rationing Liberalized With Two Coupons
The Office of Price Administration announces an increase in coffee rations to two more weeks. Stamp No. 21 becomes valid July 1 for one pound and expires July 21. Stamp No. 22 covers July 22 to August 11. Stamp No. 24 ends June. Coffee supplies are reported at a normal level with adequate imports.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Bombers Conduct Extended Air Raid Practice in Virginia
The state wide blackout tested 24 U. S. Army Flying Fortresses plus anti air units and searchlights. Norfolk issued the first signal at 8 p m with Richmond following a sequence of warning signals from 7 40 to 10 22 p m. Shore patrols and air raid wardens reported smooth operation across seven eastern states.
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Ee. Va
Sue Might
State Office of Civilian Defense
Fd Siges
U. S. Army
Norfolk
Richmond
OCD
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Silvertown
East Piccadilly St
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Chicago Livestock
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Stock Market Report
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Sane
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United Food Stores Food Stores
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Pride OF the Valley
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Tate
Stokeley
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M&n
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