Treasury Seeks To Raise U S Debt To 125 Billion
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to lift the federal debt limit from 65 billion to 125 billion. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau warned the power to borrow would run out before month’s end and urged voluntary revenue measures over forced savings. He said about 68 percent of large companies had payroll deductions in place and a July 1 check on voluntary plans would be possible.
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Washington
House Ways and Committee
Morgenthau
Treasury
Robertson
D.-Va
Richmond
House
C. C. Louderback
Page
Dutch Fall Back On Java As Allied Forces Strain In Java
Dutch forces report Batavia abandoned as Allied defenders, outnumbered and bombarded, withdraw into Java's mountains. Japanese troops push toward Soerabaja while Batavia falls, with Bukitting and Bandoeng under threat and air superiority cited.
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Burma
Associated Press
Batavia
United Nations
Java
Bandoeng
Reuters
Soerabaja
Imperial Tokyo
Aneta
Jogpakarta
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
Philippines
Tokyo
Berlin
Domei
Building Costs Rise as No Ban Is Likely
Local contractors reported assurance from Donald Nelson's office that no Stop Building orders will be issued for non defense areas amid ongoing regulatory work. John H. Rosenberger notes a 25 percent cost rise and advises not delaying building plans. Materials sales for January February exceed 1930 highs, but metal restrictions and skilled labor ease lag.
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Donald Nelson
John H. Rosenberger
Star
Japanese Claim Flotilla Made Harbor Attacks
Tokyo reports Imperial HQ says a special attack flotilla delivered a sea borne assault on Pearl Harbor on December 7 seen as sinking a battleship of the Arizona class. Nine flotilla officers died, possibly by their own hands or enemy action. Admiral Yamamoto awards a special citation for loyalty and morale.
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Tokyo
Imperial
Pearl Harbor
Isoroku Yamamoto
Imperial Navy
Imperial Headquarters
Hawaiian
John Jackson Shock Victim Found at Schofield Barracks
A. H. Jackson learns his son Pvt John Jackson, a U S Army Air Corps first class specialist formerly with Handley and 8 yee, is a shock patient at General Hospital Schofield Barracks Hawaii after the Pearl Harbor attack. He will be moved to the United States when transport becomes available. Reverend J D Jenkins helped relay the news.
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A. H. Jackson
John
Handley and
Pearl Harbor
General Hospital
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Pvt. Jackson
U. S. Army Air Corps
Hickam Field
Jackson
United States
J. D. Jenkins
A. M. E. Church
Army secrecy in Our Fighting Men column
Col lier notes three levels of hush hush in the Army. Not for Publication is widely known yet not officially documented. Secret concerns locations of ski troops in Utah, kept confidential despite public knowledge.
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Collier’s
Utah
Meer
Wartime tax joy as citizens pay despite low amounts
Across the country collectors note war era tax cheer from civilians. A dry cleaner paid 54 cents. a welfare contribution was adjusted by 50 cents. an Army Air Corps private refused postponement to pay now, saying he would rather fund meals. Veterans also contribute, showing civic support.
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Irving
Washington
America
Treasury
Corn Belt
Science
Army Air Corps
23 000 Books For Rationing Sugar On Way
About 23 000 books for the civilian national sugar rationing program are en route to Winchester for use in the city and Frederick county. City and county superintendents Quarles and Kline prepare for the rationing registration, with instructions to civilians to apply for War Ration Book One at the nearest public elementary school.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Quarles
Kline
Tom Mooney Dies After Four Operations at 58
Tom Mooney labor leader and California prisoner who served 22 years in San Quentin and was granted commutation to life by Governor Olson died at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco after his fourth major operation. He had long claimed he was framed for the Market Street bombing that killed 10 and wounded 40. His case drew wide reform effort and four U S Supreme Court reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tom Mooney
San Isco
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mooney
San Quentin Cabereens
Anna
John
Warren K. Billings
Market Street
Wilson
Billings
United States Supreme Court
California
Culbert L. Olson
San Quentin Walls
Family portrait spans generations in local home scene
The photograph shows Melvin Whitlock Jr on his mother’s lap beside 84 year old B W Braithwaite on the left. Also present are Braithwaite’s daughter Ethel Trenary 52 at 327 North Loudoun Street, Ida Trenary Huff granddaughter, and her daughter Jean Huff 17 with her 3 month old son. Whitlocks live at 132 South Cameron Street and Mrs Huff at 316 South Cameron Street.
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Little Melvin Whitlock, Jr
B. W. Braithwaite
Selectees Leave For Camp Lee
Tuesday morning selectees from Winchester depart for Camp Lee Virginia for induction later. The list includes Philip Glaize Hedrick Koontz George Allen Upton Snider James Baecher F Lee Ashby Lynwood Blosser Leo Miller Harrison Lunsford Allen Lasley Thomas Scully Harry Brannon Walter Flickinger also noting two enlistees Dr Brooks Flickinger and Robert Kerlin in the Navy. Additional inductees from Frederick County include W R Wilson Paul Lineburg Claude Carbaugh Floyd Rudolph Harry Lovett Marshall Patton Walter Shewbridge William Shirley Robert Racey Clarence Dorsey.
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Winchester
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Philip B. Glaize
Hedrick D. Koontz
George T. Allen
Upton L. Snider
James C. Baecher
F. Lee Ashby
Lynwood C. Blosser
Leo J. Miller
Harrison T. Lunsford
Allen W. Lasley
Thomas G. Scully
W. R. Wilson
Grimes
Paul Kenneth L. Lineburg
Gore
Claude E. Carbaugh
Stephens City
Floyd S. Rudolph
Rt. 1A
Harry D. Lovett
Marshall R. G. Patton
Rt. 2
Walter Shewbridge
Clearbrook
William C. Shirley
Cross Junction
Robert C. Racey
Operequon
Clarence E. Dorsey
Rt. 3
Air Raid Warning Test Planned in Winchester Sunday
A Westinghouse representative will demonstrate air raid warning procedures in Winchester this Sunday. Tests begin at 1 PM with an air horn activated by equipment from Westinghouse. residents encouraged to observe safety measures.
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Westinghouse Company
Winchester
Bingo Night Announcement for Friday Session
Community notice inviting players to join weekly bingo every Friday night at 9 26 PM period unclear location and time fragment. The message emphasizes regular Friday sessions and includes a stray code m uth.
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M. Uth
Colonial Kitchen Special Cream Fudge Sale
Special Friday and Saturday offer on delicious homemade cream fudge priced at 39 cents per pound, regularly five cents higher per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Kitchen
Dr Lancaster Speaks On School Legislation At Winchester Banquet
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr Lancaster was guest of honor at the Winchester Education Association banquet at the George Washington Hotel. Over eighty teachers attended as Dr Lancaster noted thirty education bills before the legislature and highlighted two unanimous retirement bills passed by the House. He also discussed the Budget Bill seeking an eight million increase.
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Dabney
Lancaster
House of Delegats
Merchants Name Eddy President for Upcoming Year
Warren Eddy of Gray and Eddy is named president of the Retail Merchants section of the Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year, succeeding J. Henry Moling. W. R. Strader of J. C. Penney Company is vice president, Andrew Bell serves as secretary. A holiday schedule is adopted with vacations on July 4, Labor Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Saturday closing hours are to be observed. summer hours remain unchanged. The group asks Bell to secure further details.
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Warren Eddy
Gray and Eddy
Retail Merchants
Chamber of Commerce
J. Henry Moling
W. R. Strader
J. C. Penny Company
Andrew Bell
Saturn
Bomb raids pass over capital of invaded Java
Bulletins report Bandoeng in Java endured several air raid alarms on March 6 with no bombs dropped as Japanese planes flew overhead toward other objectives.
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Bandoeng
Java
Roosevelt Urges Conservation of Electricity for War Effort
President Roosevelt asked all government officials in Washington and across the field to conserve electricity for the war effort by using lights only for essential operations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pope Pius XII Plans March 12 Coronation Anniversary
Vatican broadcasts report Pope Pius XII, after a brief illness, arranged ceremonies for March 12 to mark the third anniversary of his coronation.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Dawn raids across Northern California target Japanese secret societies
Federal agents and regular police conducted simultaneous dawn raids across northern California seeking members of two Japanese secret societies and a Japanese association. The operation marked the most widespread action since February 21 coastwise raids.
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San Francisco
California
Mos
Serial Numbers to Be Assigned in Winchester and Frederick County
Men registered in February will receive serial numbers from Selective Service Boards of Winchester and Frederick County on Monday. Several days are needed before posting, with alphabetical lists planned to help registrants learn their numbers. Lottery to draw order numbers will occur on March 17.
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Selective Service Boards
Winchester
Frederick County
Clarke County Forest Fires Burn 27 Acres in 1941
District Forester Berlin Eye reports eight fires in Clarke county in 1941 burned 27 acres, with four blamed on careless smokers and four of unknown cause. State funds spent 247.81 for fire control, Clarke treasury added 43.90, and total state protected area is 26133 acres. Average size per fire 3.44 acres. Nearby robin flock counts eight at the Ridgeway home amid snow. Lofton, former Star carrier, has seaman service and will report March 9 in Baltimore. Handley attended.
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Forester
Berlin Eye
Clarke County
Clarke Treasury
State Forest Service
Kenneth C. Lofton
the Star
Ou. Qumineve
Andereem
U. S. Merchant Marine
Baltimore
Saathnee
Julia Lofton
Sunnyside
Handley
Pacific
Subic Bay Blast Dislocates Jap Offensive Plans
The War Department said the Subic Bay air attack disrupted Japanese plans for an immediate renewal of the offensive against General MacArthur. It noted negligible enemy activity in 24 hours and cited an army order pressuring Filipinos to surrender blades and guns, interpreted as a move to suppress potential uprisings.
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Washington
War Department
Subic Bay
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
MacArthur
Philippine
Pilipinos
Bataan Peninsula
Oae
County Roads Drying Faster Than Expected
Resident Engineer Yellett reported Frederick and Clarke counties roads are drying rapidly as warm weather melts snow and clears drifts. Many secondary roads are opening at an unanticipated pace, though some mud remains and surfaces show signs of breaking down. The Sarah Zane Fire Co. holds its regular meeting Friday March 6 at 8 p.m. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Clarke
Yellett
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Rouss Fire Co. Sets March Meeting Agenda
Regular monthly meeting of Charlie Rouss Fire Co will be held Friday evening March at 8 o clock. Special meeting called. All members urged to attend. David F. Hottle President.
Public Sale Notice Near Albin for Horses and Farm Equipment
Public sale scheduled for March 11 at 1 mile west of Albin features 10 percent mortgage items, listing horses, machinery and household goods from farm. Auction to include farm equipment and related items as announced.
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Albin
Chinery
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U.S
Ore Louderback
Aubrey G. Weaver
Finance Committee
Dabney S. Lancaster
Roger D. Greene
Hawaiian Islands
John Jackson
Dr. Lancaster
Merchants Name
Eddy
Fix Holidays
Bulletins
Pope
Harry Ridgeway
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