Federal war monopoly policy debated in Senate bill
The article discusses wartime antitrust policy, noting government control of war production and the shift toward pooling resources by forced agreements. Senator Van Nuys proposes a bill to postpone action without weakening the Justice Department, preserving the Sherman act while allowing wartime flexibility. The piece cites past NRA policy oscillations and government threats toward monopolies.
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War, Navy and Justice Departments
van Nuys
Department of Justice
Harrison
NRA
John Stewart Bryan Re signs as William and Mary College President
John Stewart Bryan re signs as President of William and Mary College after eight years of leading a broad program of improved scholarship teaching and equipment. He remains Chancellor and brings his progressive optimism to the college and state.
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John Stewart Bryan
William and Mary College
Bryan
William and Mary
Mr. Bryan
University of Virginia
Harvard
Roosevelt
Margaret Richards
Postate Christian Endeavor Society
Lexington
Virginia
DoJ Yields In War Industries Prosecution Matter
The Department of Justice yields in the issue of pursuing indictments against several key war industries first charged in May. Policy shifts suggest a settlement approach and possible changes in prosecution strategy affecting those firms and related wartime production efforts.
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Department of Justice
Britons and Americans weigh Churchill Roosevelt talk
Reprinted editorial discusses what Churchill and Roosevelt may discuss during visits and the implications for war strategy. It notes possible topics include a second front in Europe, submarine warfare, Near East actions, and long term planning, urging public realism and steady effort toward victory.
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Churchill
Roosevelt
Europe
Britain
America
John W. Garrett Dies at 70 in Maryland
John W. Garrett longtime diplomat and former United States ambassador to Italy from 1929 to 1933 died at his suburban Baltimore home. He was 70 and had been in poor health for a year. Born May 19, 1872, he was grandson of railroad backer John W. Garrett. He served in Berlin The Hague Rome and as minister to Venezuela Argentina and Holland. He chaired a commission on prisoner treatment between the United States and Germany after World War I.
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Baltimore
John W. Garrett
United States
Italy
Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hague
Berlin
Rome
Venezuela
Argentina
Holland
Germany
Star Quiz Answer List
A compact trivia item from a newspaper page prompts seven questions on WWII ration cards China’s Chiang Kai-shek control of defense rentals power or energy Scopes monkey trial Revolutionary War general called mad royal cousins or unrelated race hair color and Derby jockeys.
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John T. Scopes
Christian
Denmark
King Haakon
Norway
Eddie Arcaro
Wayne Wright
Albert Robertson
The Star Service Bureau Ad Offers Free Fact Answers
Readers are invited to send questions to The Star's Service Bureau in Washington with name and address, a three cent postage stamp, and note that medical or legal advice cannot be provided.
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Star’s
Service Bureau
Star
Washington Service Bureau
Thirteenth Street
Washington, D. C
Clendening
Logan Clen
Commencement At Kernstown Tonight
Kernstown Methodist Church Bible School ends two weeks of study with 50 pupils. Commencement exercises led by Rev. Walter Smith start at 8 o clock tonight at the church. Parents and friends are invited to attend.
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Kernstown
Common Error: Repeatedly Starting Clauses with That or For
A writing tip notes two consecutive statements should not begin with that or for. Use a period after a name like Desdemona and start the next sentence anew to avoid awkward rhythm and clarity issues.
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Iago
Desdemona
Cassie
Desemona
Hidden Hunger debate questions diet claims and diagnosis
Dr. William T. Salter and Dr. W. J. R. Camp challenge the hidden hunger concept and vitamin fever. The column notes that many claim vitamin deficiency without clinical diagnosis while warning against government propaganda and dietary paranoia.
Mail to prisoners of war and related questions answered
The guidance covers mail addressed to POWs and internees, postage rules, and the need to use the address supplied by the confinee or authorized agency. It also explains Seabees, kerosene engine issues, dogs’ water needs, a film scene, and why lumber has knots.
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United States
42nd annual week Trap shooters Association tournament opens
The Winchester Gun Club hosts the 42nd annual week long Trap shooters Association tournament as competitors gather. Plans and entries are underway with shooters from multiple regions anticipated to participate.
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Winchester Gun Club
New Religious Cult Forming in Patrick County Va
A former Frederick County minister forms a new religious movement in Patrick County. The Sarah Zane Fire Co sponsors pony mule auto and motorcycle races at the fair grounds track on July 4. The Handley School under construction will house over 1500 students.
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Patrick County
Frederick County
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Fairgrounds
Handley School
Winchester Braddock Heights area grows with new homes
Forty years since this issue notes Winchester expanding around Braddock Heights on Fairfield and North Avenues. Harry Baker is installed as Grand Master of the Hiram Lodge of A F and A M.
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Pauline Larrick
Gore
Hunter Brown
The
Red Cross
Winchester Cold Storage Corp
Loudoun Street
Winchester
Braddock Heights
Fairmont and
North Avenues
Harry Baker
Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. M
Car retirement threatens nationwide transportation crisis
The Public Roads Administration warned that forced passenger car retirement could cripple war production. It urged universal car pools and staggered work hours to extend remaining cars and tires, with OPA and defense bodies urging pools and rationing changes to favor group travel. More than 300 cities formed war transportation committees to organize pools.
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Washington
Public Roads Administration
Office of Price Administration
Office of
Petios Tf Setenas
Defense
OPA
Comoa
Pos
Atlantic Seaboard
Petroleum Industry War Council
Ferry boat chase ends with champagne bottle crash
In Long Beach California Mrs John Phipps safely hailed a 38 ton ferry boat after a startled dash along the ways. She struck the prow with a bottle of champagne and opened it just as the vessel moved away, preserving calm amid the commotion.
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Long Beach
Calif
John Phipps
Phipps
Eccles Declares U S Off Gold Standard in Testimony
Washington says Federal Reserve Chairman Eccles testified before the House Banking and Currency Committee that gold reserves have no role in currency value and that the United States is completely off the gold standard. The discussion touched on fiat money, large war costs, and European currencies moving to managed systems.
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Washington
the¢ House Banking and Currency Committee
Federal Reserve
Eccles
Congress
Treasury
Froderick Smith
Ohio
Mr. Eccles
Mr. Smith
Federal Reserve Banking Act
Gold theory ends New Deal era, Henderson leads price view
A dialogue shows Mr. Eccles denying gold reserves control price levels while Mr. Smith challenges the idea. The piece notes currency value now rests with Leon Henderson, not officials Morgenthau or Eccles, and warns about postwar policy directions rooted in gold theory. It portrays an official shift away from direct price control formulas.
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Eccles
Mr. Morgenthau
Leon Henderson
Rubber Drive Call in Winchester and Frederick County
The Star urges Winchester and Frederick County residents to find and deliver salvaged rubber before the June 30 deadline. Editor notes Ickes is discouraged by slow rubber intake but praises cooperative effort, urging citizens to search premises and deliver to service stations to aid the Allies and democracy. Emphasizes avoiding litter and contributing to national supplies.
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Ickes
Winchester
Frederick County
Sam
F Fixer Ronny Whitehite’s Lip Membrane Impairs Speech
The 5 year old Ronny Whitehite from Reno could not pronounce F sounds due to a membrane in his upper lip causing F to sound like T. His parents postponed surgery. a fall later cut the membrane on a front tooth, possibly removing the need for operation.
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Reno
Nov
Ronny Whitehite
Ronny
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