Fierce Allied Bombing Hits German Centers in Raid Sweep
Allied air forces, led by American heavy bombers, struck Augsburg Ulm Stuttgart and Munich in a two day German campaign. RAF bombers also hit Stuttgart and Amiens while weather hindered early war reporting. British losses reached 41 aircraft. American daylight raids followed across the Channel with continued pressure on Germany.
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London
Augsburg
Ulm
Germany
Berlin
U.S
RAF
Stuttgart
Munich
U. S. Strategic Air Force
France
Amiens
Brunnswick
Air Ministry
English Channel
Naples
Red Army Breaks Rail Link in Ukraine Front
Red Army troops capture Vapnyarka cutting the Lwow Odessa railroad a key line from Odessa northward near Zhmerinka. Moscow says central German front appears near collapse as Konev's forces push toward Romania with advances toward Nikolaev and Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vapnyarka
Lwow-Odessa
Stalin
Moscow
Black Sea
Odessa
Zhmerinka
Ukraine
Russia
Ivan S. Konev
Second
Rumania
Bessarabia
Red Army
Nikolaev
Red
Dniester River
Victory Garden Plans urged to grow own food now
Mr Winchester urges families to shape a Victory Garden and grow nutritious vegetables. He stresses planning and ordering seeds early so planting can proceed when the time comes, as the nation will need substantial food supplies for peace and recovery.
Hearing Evidence in Howard Walker Case Saturday
Judge Burr P F Harrison will hear testimony in the Corporation Court in Winchester on Saturday afternoon, instead of next Tuesday, following Walker pledging guilty to criminal assault with force and arms. The arraignment noted his age as 25. Walker, son of Rebecca Walker of West Clifford street, has lived in the city and worked in various jobs, including a stint at the Viscose plant Front Royal, and was a member of a local colored football team. He appeared unmov ed and was held for trial at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr PF. Harrison
Corporation Court
Walker
Harrison
W. CC. Armstrome
Elliott Marshall
Peytom Marshall
Rebecca Walker
West Clifford Street
Winchester
Front Royal
District Scout Commissioners Named In Area
At a Boy Scouts of America meeting in Handley Library a full Shenandoah Area Council commissioners staff was named for the first time. Basil F. Starkey, Scout Executive, said the team will liaise with Scout training and support existing units across the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America Commissioners
Handley Library
Shenandoah Area
License Sales Continue Brisk Across 1944 45 Plates
License sales remained brisk with about 25 truck tags issued and receipts near four thousand dollars as yellow and black plates were distributed though tapering slightly today.
Twelve Killed As Plane Hits Mountain Peak
A four engine army bomber from Charleston air base crashed into Bull Mountain near Patrick Springs Virginia killing all twelve aboard. Searchers found bodies scattered in brush as a woodland fire aided recovery efforts and army officials prepared to take charge.
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Danville
Charleston
Ss. C
Bull Mountain
Virginia
Thompson
Martinsville
Daily Bulletin
J. W. Frances
Patrick County
Patrick Sprimgs
Fred Williams
Patrick Springs
Winston-Salem
N. C
Amy
Richmond
P. W. Crews
State Police
Roanoke
Mountain
Crews
Pete Hopkins
Bull Moon
Jo Gees
Stuart
Foe Repulsed On Cannon Ridge in Bougainville Fight
Allied forces repulsed a new Japanese assault on Cannon Ridge near Empress Augusta Bay. U S troops used heavy guns tanks flame throwers and bazookas in a four day Sixth attempt. Enemys losses total at least 1173 dead while Allied casualties reach 123 according to headquarters. Lt Thomas Lambert U S Navy says the 37th Division broke the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bougainville
Cannon Ridge
Empress Augusta Bay
William F. Halsey
Thomas Lambert
Navy
U. S. 37Th Division
Antique Auction and Square Dance at Virreinia Tavern
Antique auction advertised for March 18 at 811 S Main St Winchester VA by Miles B Dean. Also square dance at Virreinia Tavern on Friday night March 17.
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S. Main St
Winchester
Miles B. Dean
Virreinia Tavern
Black Market In Cat Meat Reported In Budapest
A Budapest newspaper reports a thriving cat meat black market. It claims operators bribe children to steal pets and sell meat to butchers while disposing of hides through one more dealer network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Mreunder Neueste Nachrichten
Stimson Admits Mistakes in War Air Actions
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson acknowledged that American forces have mistakenly shot at their own planes during World War II night operations. He referenced a Stars and Stripes report claiming U S Navy gunners in Sicily shot down 20 C 47 transports after a heavy Nazi attack, noting a similar past incident "a long time ago" but not confirming exact figures. He said a formal report may have been filed but could not verify every soldier's account.
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Washington
Stimson
Army
Stars and Stripes
U. S. Navy
Sicily
Spy turned traitor executed in Pentonville prison
Oswald John Job, a British subject of German parentage, was executed in North London's Pentonville prison for espionage. He planned to use invisible ink to relay messages to the German secret service, posing as a British refugee and never sending a letter.
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London
Pentonville
Oswald John Job
Paris
Britain
Spain
Portugal
Roger Casement
Cato Street
Red Cross Appeals for War Fund Support in 1944 Drive
A 1944 Red Cross appeal urges Winchester chapter support to fund war efforts. The message emphasizes nondiscrimination and aid for all, noting volunteers provide comfort to grieving and burdened civilians while calling for contributions to boost the war fund drive.
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Red Cross
Sena
Waeterland
Winchester
Bark Wanted I. A. C. Oates
Oates of I. A. C. seeks to buy tanned bark. Any person with bark for sale should report to his office on N Loudoun near 3310.
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I. A. C. Oates
N. Loudoun
President Roosevelts appeal to Finns to quit Germans
The United States and Britain called on Finland to end its partnership with Nazi Germany. The White House statement urged Finland to disassociate from Germany as Moscow sought a Soviet armistice plan. Officials noted Finland's parliament rejected Soviet terms and questioned how the appeal could be carried out. The appeal was broadcast to Scandinavia as neutrals and Nazi allies watched Helsinki's response.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Finland
Germany
Stockholm
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
New York
Office of War Information
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Helsinki
Moscow
Turkey
Spain
Rumania
Bulgaria
Stimson Defends Italy Campaign Course
Secretary of War Stimson rebutted criticism of slow Italian progress and listed six strategic aims including opening the Mediterranean, knocking Italy out of the war, seizing southern air bases, dominating the Adriatic, aiding the Soviet winter drive, and higher Allied casualties inflicted. He cited weather delays at Cassino and noted German use of Monte Cassino Abbey in the defense line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stimson
Italy
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Cassino
Monte Casino Abbey
Fresh Rappahannock oys ters
Adam Ritter of 315 N. Kent is listed with contact Bihame 4056. The fragment references a date format 3-16-1p-2t and potential local listing details.
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Rappahannock
Adam Ritter
Kent
Voting Bill May Get Approval
Washington reports the service vote bill facing the White House with final approval possibly tied to a Presidential governors poll. The measure blends federal and state ballot plans, imposes state controls, and requires governor certification by July 14 for federal ballot use in that state.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Colonial Kitchen Not Open Saturday March 18
Colonial Kitchen will be closed on Saturday March 18. No further details available from the notice.
Administrator's Sale Set for March 20 at Wardensville Grade
A sale conducted by Lola Linaburg executor offers machinery chickens livestock furniture antiques on Monday March 20 at 10 a m at Wardensville Grade. Estimated in probate proceedings.
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Wardensville
Lola Linaburg
Used Electric Appliances Wanted by Ed McKray Store
Used electric appliances wanted by Ed McKray Electrical Appliance Store at 15 Loudoun. Top cash price paid. Phone 5702. Notice dated Tuesday and Thursday.
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Ed McKray
Loudoun
Highlights Of World At War Highlights Of World At War
U S heavy bombers attack southern Germany including Stuttgart after a record RAF strike. Allied infantry and tanks push into CasIno ruins as Germans resist with mortar fire. Pacific air and naval forces target Japan and the central Pacific while Burma border areas see advances by Chinese troops under Stilwell.
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Associated Press
Aerias
U. S
Germany
Stuttgart
Cano Oters
Pacific Leaders Back At Posts After Washington Talks
Army and Navy chiefs return to Hawaii near Truk to resume war activity. Nimitz and Richardson announced first bombing of Oroluk Atoll in the Carolines. Air campaigns hit Ponape Evansaie and four by passed atolls. no planes lost. A Navy plane shot down an enemy medium bomber north of Truk. Shore facilities and a cargo ship targeted at Kekusaie.
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V. Ss
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Hawaii
Washimgton Justorm
Marshalls
Japamn
Truk
Chester W. Nimitz
U. S. Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Robert C. Richardson
Dv. S. Army
Central Pacific
Nimitz
Orolukh Atoll
Carolines
Truku
Ponape
Evansaie
Marine
Oroluke
Kekusaie
New 1944 45 Fiber Plates Strengthen Vehicle Tags
Police report that the Division of Motor Vehicles Richmond recommends mounting the new fiber plates over old metal tags to reinforce them. Trooper Mitchell notes the bolted plates went on sale yesterday, offering greater durability than pre war metal tags.
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Police Department Today
Division of Motor Vehicles
Richmond
Mitchell
WwE Pay Cash for Ingersoll Westcrox and Ingra ham watches
Hodgson and Winchester Virginia advertises cash for old gold watches in a brief classified notice. The ad lists locations and dates with pricing per item.
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Wwe
Ingersoll
Westcrox
Ingraham
Hodgson
Winchester
Virginia
Sarah Zane Hall Lottery Event Notice
Event notes Sarah Zane Hall on Thursday March 16 at 8 30 pm with a 150 dollar door prize and other prizes.
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Sarah
Zane Hall
Cassino Presses Ahead as Allied Forces Drive Through Ruins
Fifth Army infantry and tanks push into Cassino amid heavy German resistance and widespread rubble from a record air barrage. Allied air forces bomb Bulgaria targets and support Rome front, while German defenses in the northwest hills stiffen. Official reports note continued Allied progress with several hundred artillery pieces supporting the push as planes lose six aircraft in the Cassino operation.
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Edward Kennedy
Naples
Fifth Army
Cassino
Italy
Sofia
Bulgaria
Rome
Ira C. Baker
Mediterranean
Hitler
Charles M. Keranen
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Bulletin
Gladwin Hill
By Eddy Gilmore
MR Winchester
Howard Walker
Mountain Peak
Mf Newspaper
Southwest Pacific
Navy Plannes
Oroluk Atoll
Burma
Stilwell
Tinghawk Sakamim
Hukawne Valley
Rorth
RED Cross War Fund
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