News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
In uniform news Walter F. Dent an instructor at Pawling American Force Intelligence School is spending a furlough in Winchester. Jess Dunham sends Father's Day greetings from New Zealand to his father. Karl Sprinkle and Lt James Davis met in North Africa. Karl recovered from an emergency appendectomy after overseas deployment and learned of a new posting with help from Dick Coe. A prisoner of war note from Italy describes awaiting transfer while his mother’s reply travels through a chain to reach Washington and Vatican City. Pvt Willam E White at Parris Island welcomes letters from friends.
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Walter F. Dent
American Force Intelligence
Pawling, N. Y
Winchester
New Zealand
Jess Dunham
R. B. Dunham
North
Loudoun Street
Karl Sprinkle
D. M. Sprinkle
James Davis
North Africa
Karl
Dick Coe
Washington Post
Florida
Pvt
Willam E. White
Marine Barracks
Parris Island
D. C
Pictures of three soldiers held for publication
Photos of Orin Ritter Sgt Shirley Br o ther and Christine Robinson are on file without date or publication record. An unidentified fourth soldier image is also held. If you submitted any of these pictures or prior to June 10, contact The Star Men In The Service to arrange publication.
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Orin Ritter
Shirley Brother
Christine Robinson
Star
Jan by Mrs Linaweaver from her son Earl a pris
An incomplete notice indicates a personal matter involving Mrs Linaweaver and her son Earl who is in prison. The fragment suggests a family statement or appeal referencing Earl’s status. Further readable details are not available in the text.
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Jan
First Warren Boy To Die In War
Mrs. Mary Stewart Roesler of Warren county learns her only son died from injuries in an accident while serving in World War Two. He was stationed at Boca Raton Field Florida and a Macon Academy graduate. He is the third Warren County youth lost in the war.
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Front Royal
Mary Stewart Roesler
Warren County
Bocaraton Field
Florida
Macon
Young Roesler
Greyhound Ads To Feature Local War Efforts
Greyhound Ads To Have Local Features highlights the city’s role in the national war effort through bus line promotions. Advertisements will cover state highway system facts and emphasize the impact on education including grade schools, secondary schools, and colleges. Greyhound executives state the company views itself as part of the community.
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Teinananee
Greyhound
Polish General Denied As Underground Leader Claims
London reports denying that Marshal Edward Smig officers testified he led a Polish underground movement. Sources close to the government in exile branded the claim as untrue. The item notes confusion amid wartime leadership rumors and mentions an unrelated sentence about flaxseed production in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Smigov
Hungary
Republicans scoff at Guffey 8000-a-plate charge in Pittsburgh
In the Duquesne Club dinner, GOP leaders derided Senator Guffey's claim of an 8000-a-plate feast. Har rison Spangler and Charles J. Graham playfully mocked the notion, noting dinner costs 3.50 a plate and plans for 1944 campaign finance.
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Pittsburgh
Duquesne Club
Joseph F. Guffey
National Gop
Harrison Spangler
Gutffey
Senate
Charles J. Graham
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad
Spangler
Guffey
New Deal
Mr. Roosevelt
Movement Under Way To Retain Davis' Services
Washington reports say War Food Administrator Chester C. Davis may quit unless given more power over farm and food price policies. D. C. Speaker, though unofficial, notes Davis has outlined required powers and that White House efforts aim to keep him in charge, with possible replacement considered if needed.
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Washington
Chester C. Davis
Roosevelt
D. C
Capital
Davis
White House
District of Columbia Observer
Federal Reserve Bank
St. Louis
Admiral Relieved Of Command
A Reuters dispatch reports a change of command in French naval forces in Africa with Michelier relieved and Vice Admiral Collinet taking over at Dakar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuters
Michelier
Collinet
Dakar
Killers and Looters At Detroit Riots Punished
Detroit race riots left 31 dead as troops acted and authorities planned to identify and punish perpetrators. Over 1,300 arrested. 150 stores damaged. food shortages and relief stations noted. Governor Kelly and Police Commissioner Witherspoon pledged action while Congress eyed possible Japanese influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Northeastern High School
Megros
Harry F. Kelly
Michigan
E. J Witherspoon
Army
Washington
Dies
House Committee
Miners Allege Conspiracy In Wage Dispute With President
Charleston dispatch says Vice-President William Blizzard of District 17 accuses coal operators and the President of conspiring to block wage increases. With 45 mines idle and about 12,500 miners defying a back to work order, UMW plans rallies in Iegan Williamson War Eagle Whitesville and Smithers to urge production for the war effort. Blizzard notes miners work for the government and will return to work soon.
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Charleston
W. Va
William Blizzard
District 17
United Mine Workers
UMW
Iegan
Williamson
War Eagle
Whitesville
Smithers
Blizzard
Mrs. Eva B. Briggs Dies in New York Hospital
Mrs. Eva B. Briggs widow of Herbert Briggs died around 8 p.m. in a New York City hospital after weeks of illness. She was about 45, born in Virginia, lived in New York, and is survived by son Herbert Briggs Jr and siblings Thelma and Harold Stickel. Body to be taken to Winchester for Mount Hebron interment with funeral arrangements pending. She was a Methodist.
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Eva B. Briggs
Herbert Briggs
New York City
Briggs
Edward W
Mollie Barney Stickel
Virginia
New York
Herbert Briggs, Jr
Army Air Corps
Miami, Fla
Thelma Stickel
Wardensville
W. Va
Harold Stickel
Bunker Hill
R. Lee Stickel
South Cameron Street
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Kurt
Methodist Church
Local Sports Highlight In Evening Star Daily
The Evening Star Daily features local sports coverage with game scores, standout players, and upcoming fixtures. Readers get quick insight into team standings and notable performances from the city leagues.
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Evening Star
Virginia Miners Await Orders To Return To Work
Norton Virginia June 24 Amid mixed signals miners report partial crews returning to coal pits in Wise county with estimates of 10 to 66 percent completion. Officials say back to work orders were not uniformly communicated and some workers were not individually apprised in time to rejoin. Rumors of a Washington received order late Wednesday are noted but unconfirmed.
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Norton
Eee Ane
Wise County
Victory Club The teeth of the minnow are in its throat
A terse line notes Victory Club with a quirky animal metaphor about a minnow and its bite, suggesting a quick decisive outcome or a metaphorical victory. No further context or people names are provided in the readable fragment.
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Italy
With Love
Earl Linaweaver
Earl
Richmond
Vatican City
G. L. Grim Radio Shop
Nat
Ave
Haldeman
Pine Motor CO
J.W Grove Furniture CO
George W. Kurtz
Warren
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City, N.Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Newville
Colgate
Sax
Vorave
Viceraineet
Silco Cut Price Store
Loudoun St
North America
Davis’ Services
N. Y. Hospital
Arety
Sonal Property
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Onmnent
Wards
S. Loudoun ST
Victory Club
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