Red Army Breaks Toward Minsk in Major Offensive
Moscow reports Red Army forces plunge toward Minsk as two Soviet armies prepare mass crossings of the Berezina River north of the capital. Heavy fighting with German troops on the west bank. air assault claims 171 planes downed. Rokossovsky’s White Russian forces push from the south while Cherniakovsky’s and Bagamian’s formations cross toward Minsk.
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Moscow
Berezina
Minsk
Wedrmacht
Ivan Cherniakovsky
Ivan Bagramian
Konstantin K. Rokossovsky
Rokossovsky
Gomel-Minsk
Sergei I. Rudenko
Red Army
Baranowicze
Polotsk
Winchester Scouts Form Local Order of the Arrow Chapter
Approximately sixteen older Boy Scouts at Camp Rock Enon were chosen Wednesday night to become charter members of the Order of the Arrow, the Shenandoah Area Council's first group. Basil F. Starkey Ray Garrabrandt and Stanley Cundiff aided the effort as the nucleus of a prior Arrow unit. Also noted is a safety slogan by Helen MacLachlan urging awareness of accidental death risks with 130000 fatalities in 1944.
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Camp Rock Enon
Order of the Arrow
Shenandoah
Basil F. Starkey
Ray Garrabrandt
Stanley Cundiff
Winchester
Helen MacLachlan
W. Cecil Streets
Odd Fellows to Attend Funeral at Reformed Church
The Odd Fellows are requested to meet at the Reformed Church at 4 p m on Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral of Brother Elmer Winefield.
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The
Reformed Church
Elmer Winefield
Germans Break Off Contact on West Coast of Italy
Allied dispatch reports German forces along the west coast of Italy severing contact as American armored units move toward Cecina near Livorno and Siena near Florence. French troops push from the right while British forces advance north toward Del Lago, targeting a Nazi seaplane base and the Knights of Malta castle. Heavy losses accompany the new break through, signaling a rapid advance on a broad front.
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Italy
Albert Kesselring
Brownell Chosen GOP National Chairman for Dewey Campaign
Brownell of New York, 40, was unanimously elected chairman of the Republican National Committee to lead Gov. Thomas E. Dewey’s presidential bid. He succeeds Harrison Spangler, Cedar Rapids, who becomes general counsel. Dewey pledged a gigantic wartime campaign effort and praised Spangler’s work as he was replaced.
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Chicago
Herbert Brownell, Jr
New York
Republican National Committee
Thomas E. Dewey
Brownell
Harrison E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Spangler
Henry Fletcher
Dewey
Peru
Neb
University of Nebraska
Yale Law School
New York State
GOP
Rommel Throws Fresh Reserves In Normandy
Allied and German forces fought near Caen in Normandy as British Dempsey forces pressed toward Caen while Rommel rushed reserves. The Allies pierced a large salient between the Odon and Orne rivers with heavy fighting and tank losses on both sides.
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Rommel
Normandy
Caen
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Marshall Erwin Rommell
Miles C. Dempsey
Second Army
France
Odon
Orne
Dempsey
Supreme Command
William Sullivan
Cherbourg
Pearl Harbor
Casablanca
Oran
Naples
Esquay
Troarn
Miles
Erwin Rommel
Germany
Vienna Area Is Under Attack By American Bombs
Berlin reported American bombers from Italy struck the Vienna area for the second time in 12 hours. British and American forces attacked northern France and Belgium bases, hit rail and highway junctions in France, and continued raids on Yugoslavia. Weather hindered operations elsewhere as rocket attacks continued on southern England.
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London
Italy
Berlin
Vienna
Britain
France
Belgium
U S. Air Force
Yugoslavia
Feuersbrunn
U. S
Europe
England
Air Ministry
Ninth Air Force
Nazis Intensify Blind Bombardment Across Southern England
London reports intensified German use of robot aerial torpedoes over southern England. Dozens killed as a children's hostel, hotel, shops, homes, and an office building were struck. Rescue workers and volunteers rapidly organized aid, with scenes recalling the blitz of 1940 as bodies, wreckage, and charred interiors are recovered.
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London
England
A Moore Calmes Dies In Hospital
A Moore Calmes 85, Berryville lumberman, died yesterday evening at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He had worked in Virginia, Alabama and North Carolina more than 50 years. Survived by two daughters and one son, two granddaughters, one grandson and a great grandson. Services at Mt. Hebron Cemetery Winchester Saturday at 10 am conducted by Rev. Robert B. Nelson.
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A. Moore Calmes
Berryville
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Fielding H. Calmes
Margaret Moore Calmes
Clarke County
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Alabama
North Carolina
Malcolm E. Nettles
Jasper
Ala
Philip M. Ricamore
Henry W. Calmes
U. S. Army Air Force
Mt. Hebron
Winchester
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Public Debt Exceeds Two Hundred Billion Mark
Washington June 30 The public debt has passed the 200 billion dollar level The Treasury's daily report for the close of business Wednesday shows the gross public debt including guaranteed obligations at 200 230 958 523 06 The debt has risen sharply due to war bond sales in the Fifth War Loan Drive Since the drive opened June 12 the debt has risen by more than 11 000 000
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Washington
Treasury
Thomas H Sprint Dies at Winchester Hospital
Thomas H Sprint 49 longtime Thrift Auto Store manager died at 9:15 AM after three months illness in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born July 25 1894 in Clarke County he served in World War I and was active in local civic groups. Survived by wife Eva Knott daughter Mary Lou Sprint two brothers and a sister the funeral is Sunday at 4 PM from 6 W Cecil Street with burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery
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Thomas Hatcher Sprint
Thrift Auto
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Clarke County
Mamie Humston
Shenandoah County
Thomas H. Sprint
Winchester
Sprint
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Bp.oe
Rouss Fire Company
Eva Knott
Shepardstown
W. Va
Mary Lou’. Sprint
J. Ashby Sprint
Frank H. Sprint
Government Hospital
Perryville
Lucy Sprint Crim
W. Cecil Street
T. J. Hawkins
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
United States Breaks Relations With Finland Over Axis Ties
Washington reports that the United States severed diplomatic relations with Finland due to Helsinki's new close alliance with Nazi Germany. Secretary Hull’s note to Finland’s charge d'affaires cited two years of failed peace efforts and stated further relations are now impossible. It notes Finland’s military actions align with Allied efforts against Germany, following confirmation of German military aid to Finland.
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Washington
United States
Finland
Nazi Germany
Hull
Alexander Thesleff
Russia
Sta Teward Land
Thesleff
George T. Summerlin
Germany
von Ribbentrop
Helsinki
Sara's Beauty Shop Closure Notice
Sara's Beauty Shop will close for a one week break starting the week of July 3. The shop will resume operations after the holiday week.
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Sara
Lions Bond Drive Reaches $94525 In Winchester Civic Boost
The Winchester Lions Club reports $44,525 in bonds and pledges turned in yesterday and $50,000 this morning, totaling $94,525 and lifting them to second in the civic club standings. About 500 people enjoyed last night’s song fest as bond sales remained brisk. $10,000 more was sold after the Braddock Street Young People Choir sings. A Fifth War Loan display of captured enemy equipment drew crowds, mobile exhibit arriving last night and leaving for Camp Ritchie, Md. Dorothy Hawthorne’s war bond poster sold for $1,000 in bonds to Herman S. Barr. Quota Club and local Lions watched Master John R. Stewart Jr. promote bond buying to help soldiers return home. Tomorrow marks the second day of the county booth schedule, led by Home Demonstration and 4-H clubs in Middletown and Clearbrook.
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Winchester Lions Club
Hoye Riley
Lions Bond Committee
Braddock Street
Camp Ritchie
Lions Club
Dorothy Hawthorne
Herman S. Barr
John R. Stewart, Jr
John Stewart
Middletown
Clearbrook
President Signs Price and Wage Bill
President Roosevelt signed a bill extending price and wage stabilization to June 30, 1945. After Senate and House approval on June 21, the act changes pricing, regulation, and enforcement procedures while promising safeguards against inflation. It directs OPA to adjust major textile ceilings to a parity price for raw cotton, covering about 80 percent of textiles.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
OPA
Invasion Front and Global War Developments
German forces admit a breakthrough near Caen as twin Allied columns close a giant trap while U S troops advance near St Lo. Russian forces surge toward Minsk with Berezina bridgehead. Vitebsk and Bobruisk losses claimed. Italians retreat. Livorno and Siena within reach. Japanese liquidation near Lishui and Myitkyina. Chinese and Allied forces push in Burma. Pacific actions include Saipan advance and air strikes on Yap Truk Pagan and New Guinea bases.
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Caen
U. S
St. Lo
Terain
Saipan
Yap
Truk
Pagan
New Guinea
Weygand Reported Active in France Resistance
Madrid June 30 reports circulating that General Maxime Weygand, former commander of French armies, has escaped German imprisonment and is aiding the resistance in France. Weygand disappeared after France fell in 1940. prior reports claimed he was shot while escaping.
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Madrid
Maxime Weygand
France
Weygand
North Africa
Reuters
Switzerland
Koenigsberg
Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Restaurant Fares To Be Frozen Nationwide
The Office of Price Administration plans a price freeze on almost all American eating and drinking places within a month. Regulations are already in effect in many areas. Restaurants must keep prices at the level charged in the week of April 4 10, 1943.
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Washington
America
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Photographic Studio of Hugh G Peters Closed Until July 10
The Photographic Studio of Hugh G Peters will be closed until July 10. The notice appears on a historical page with a concise closure date and the business name, indicating temporary interruption of services.
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Hugh G Peters
Professional notice of summer Saturday closures
Beginning Saturday July 1 my office will be closed on Saturday afternoons. Allen T. Hawthorne M D signs this notice dated June 26 1928.
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Allen T. Hawthorne
M. D
South End Fire Co Friday Night Event Prize
South End Fire Co announces Friday night activities at 8 30 o'clock with a $100 door prize. tf dated June 23, 1p. Friday.
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South End Fire Co
We will be closed all day July 3rd and 4th
PINGLEY & CARPER Cleaners announces a full shutdown on July 3 and July 4. The notice provides business hours suspended for the two days, with a reminder to patrons to plan cleaning needs accordingly.
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Pingley & Carper Cleaners
York's Friday Night Dance With Sophisticates
At York's every Friday night dance the Sophisticates from Washington perform in the Washington Dance from 9 30 till 12 30.
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York
Washington
Cherries at Nicodemus Orchard Start Wednesday
Cherries at Nicodemus Orchard begin this Wednesday with a limited window of about ten to fourteen days. The harvest runs late June into early July, inviting customers to pick and purchase fresh fruit.
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Nicodemus Orchard
Thoroughly reconditioned tuned for sale cheap
For sale at W. Boscawen Street the item has been thoroughly reconditioned and tuned and is offered at a low price.
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Ee W. Boscawen St
Flaming Battle For Hengyang Reaches Climax
Tokyo radio claims a major Chinese city near the coast fell as Hengyang’s battle nears its peak. The report links Lishui's alleged reduction with a broader push to thwart Allied air bases in China as US forces press north of Mt. Tapotchau on Saipan and pursue strategic targets along the coast. The Lishui claim cites a June 10 start and ongoing drive, amid intensified Japanese efforts to halt air power in the region.
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Tokyo Radio Today
Hengyang
China
Saipan
Mt. Tapotchau
Carapan
Lishui
Chuchow
Chekiang Province
East China Sea
Yengyang
U. S
Japan
Claire Chennault
Hankow-Canton Railway
Tokyo
Germans Refusing To Work Shot In Bombed Areas
MADRID June 30 Travelers arriving from the Reich declare defeatists and workers refusing to work in bombed zones are being executed in numbers. Between June 8 and 15 about 741 Germans and foreign workers were killed in the Munich region about 500 in Essen and roughly 1,500 in the Cologne district. Reports vary but agree the German press lists only a fraction of those executed. Many employers report skilled labor leaving bombing zones as fear grows. Since the Allied Normandy invasion sabotage of factories with foreign labor has risen markedly.
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Madrid
Reich
Germany
Munich
Essen
Cologne
Normandy
Soldier Urges Men To Join Company 115, VSG
Sgt. Richard M. Carpenter, son of Mr and Mrs John H Carpenter Winchester, appeals to eligible men to join Company 115 VSG. Back from 27 months overseas service including Tunisia, he says Virginia State Guard training aids future military service. He praises frontline commanders Capt W A Barer and Lt D D Spillman.
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Richard M. Carpenter
John H. Carpenter
Winchester
Company 115
VSG
Carpenter
Tunisia
Virginia State Guard
British Isles
North Africa
Company I
National Guard
W. A. Barer
D. D. Spillman
John Ne Yer
Camp Wheel
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Margaret L. Hodgson
By Noland Norgaard
Republic
By Wes Gallagher
Geyer von Schweppenberg
Marcelet
Bernard L. Montgomey
Maupertus
Omar N. Bradley
Cap de la Hague
Thomas Sprint
Lion
Winchester Evening Star
Associated Press
White Russia
Vitebsk
Bobruisk
Livorno
Siena
Asiastic Front
Mienchim
Myitkyina
Burma
J. B. Krueger
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