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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1944

Page

2

U S May Break With Finland Amid Peace Terms Rebuff

London dispatch reports the United States may break relations with Finland after Finland rejected Russia's peace terms. Diplomats see the move as aiding Hitler in the Axis Allies standoff while noting earlier Turkish and Eamon de Valera refusals to cooperate.

London United States Finland Russia Hitler Turkey Har Eamon de Valeras Rosi Ie Assex Yugoslavia Spain

Grim Struggle Continues as Allied Forces Press At Benedictine Abbey

On Monte Cassino fronts, A-36 gliders delivered 96 parachute bundles as attackers pushed toward the Benedictine abbey half way up Monastery Hill. British raids hit enemy positions along the western perimeter while heavy air strikes targeted sand gun positions, port facilities, and rail yards north of Rome. Seven Allied aircraft were lost with six enemy planes downed in air combat.

Monastery Hill Victmey Cassino Piombino Rém Lechorn Ercole Porto San Stefano Rome Terni

Frederick Grand Jury Indicts Three in Local Case

Frederick grand jury returns indictments amid notes of checks drawn on Commercial and Savings Bank. Joseph Bay for 335 dollars with insufficient funds. Bayliss testifies as sole witness. No trial dates set. jurors listed include Basle Borden Grim Gray Bageant Bodson Chamberlin.

Joseph Bay Commercial and ‘Savings Bank Mr. Bayliss George Basle H. C. Borden A. H. Grim Enest Gray Z. W. Bageant Paul *F .Bodson

Promises Proof 4 Continued from Pare 1

The dialogue blames amateur bungling at the Federal Communications Commission. Denny calls the charge terrible and urges specifics to investigate. Miller counters that proof exists it did not occur and suggests asking Admiral Hooper, who has allegedly been silenced by executive order.

Federal Communications Commission Denny Hooper

Ration Calendar Details Through Spring 1945

The notice lists ration validity for meats fats and processed foods, sugar, shoes, gas and fuel. It details stamp books and stamp colors with expiration dates such as through March 20 and May 20 1945 and notes regional variations for gasoline and fuel coupons with several three to five gallon allowances.

K. Land M Rocky Mountains

Apple Syrup In Great Demand

Washington March 21 Prospective uses of apple syrup promise a substantial outlet for the low grade portion of the apple crop which has been wasted and caused losses to growers Dr G B May scientist with the Bureau of Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry told the House Appropriations Committee the minimum 20 000 000 pounds could have been consumed this year if apples were available He noted 3 000 000 pounds were manufactured from the 1942 crop with most used by the tobacco industry as a moisture retention agent replacing glycerin in war industries Research has yielded a modified syrup suitable for table consumption and other uses.

Washington Congress G. B. May Bureau of Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry Agriculture Department House Appropriations Committee

Man Fined For Hitting Snow Plow

Lloyd P. Bland of Kent Street was found guilty of reckless driving after colliding with a snow plow at Route 11 railroad crossing. He was fined $10 and costs by Judge Rice. The 1935 Chevrolet suffered damage. the plow driver Elbert S. Bayliss estimated about $50 in damages.

Lloyd P. Bland Kent Street Rice Route 11 Bland Elbert S. Bayliss

Warsaw Population Drops as Tuberculosis Deaths Rise

The Polish Telegraph Agency reports Warsaw's population fell to 750,000 from 1,300,000 in 1939. More than 500 people die monthly there from tuberculosis, signaling a severe health crisis in the Polish capital.

London Warsaw

Trial Justice Court Disposes Case of Paul E Miller

The Court of Trial Justice W. Erle Edwards disposed of the case against Paul Everett Miller of 13 North Ave Winchester for drunkenness with a fine of $5 and costs totaling $5.25.

Court of Trial W. Erle Edwards Paul Everett Miller North Ave Winchester

John Mann Church Meeting Thursday

The Rev. E. H. Jackson pastor and Bertie Crawford president announce a meeting of the young women's club at John Yates home 583 N Kent Street this Thursday 8 30 p m All members urged to attend to finalize plans for the furnace rally set for the first Sunday in April.

E. H. Jackson Bertie Crawford John Mann Methodist Church Young Women’s Club John Yates N. Kent Street

Civil Rule Seen Tottering In Area Of Balkans

Washington dispatch reports top officials fear full German occupation of the Balkans will topple independent civil government in Romania Bulgaria and Hungary. Allied hopes for peace by satellite states ride on that collapse amid Nazi expansion and Russian pressure on Romania. The advance triggers strategic concerns in the Balkans as Germany seeks control before any neighbor surrenders to the Allies.

John M. Hightower Washington Balkans Rumania Buleatia Hungary Bulgaria Hitler Europe Romania

Japanese Convoy Wiped Out by U S Airmen Near Wewak

Allied forces report five Japanese ships destroyed near Wewak New Guinea after a sustained air attack. Gen Douglas MacArthur said hundreds of enemy troops were lost. about 1,500 Japanese were killed or missing. Aircrews from Fifth Army, with RAF and Mitchell bombers, carried out the strike.

Allied Headquarters Southwest Pacific Wewak New Guinea Douglas MacArthur Hollandia Fifth Army Airforce Olen Clements Associated Press Boston

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Report Quoted

Market quotations show active, steady cattle and veal in Baltimore with top sausage bulls. hogs steady with a strong finish in Chicago. Cattle and calves move mixed with good and choice weights firm, hogs down slightly, vealers high, sheep scarce.

Baltimore Livestock Baltimore W.f.a.—Office of Distribution Aples MD Pa. Va. W. Va Ana N. Y Ana Ae Chicago Livestock Chicago Colorado

Stock Market Report Brisk Rails Rubbers Rally in Busy Session

New York March 21 Rails rallied briskly in today's market along with rubbers and several specialties after early irregularity from profit taking on the upswing. Trading slowed after a lively opening then picked up as the transport group showed life with gains near the fourth hour. Investments based on earnings and outlook remained the main trend with commitments re instated here and there amid a healthy technical tone.

New York

Germans Seize Ground in Hungary and Seek Resistance

German forces moved into Hungary as Premier Kallay resisted German demands including mobilizing the entire country and sending troops to Yugoslavia. A Hungarian resistance radio urged all Hungarians to fight the invaders while top leaders were reportedly taken to a German command post.

Farnias Bela Imredi Hungary Adolf Hitler Austria Rumania Stockholm Hitler Nicholas Horthy Jeno von Ghyczy Franz Szombathelyi Army Bern Nicholas Kallay London Daily Mail Louis Koussuth Havsburges

Ohio Man Dies Near City in Suspected Medical Incident

An Ohio man died near the city described as indigestion. Dr H S Pifer said he could not talk with Mr Kirby at the scene but suggested the driver may have been stricken before the truck left the highway. The body went to Omps funeral home awaiting relatives from Washington DC. Contents of the truck were moved to Winchester by Elliott Motor Lines after the crash. A second truck from Snyder Limes ahead of McKinnon did not stop.

H. S. Pifer Snyder Limes McKinnon

Court Lenient To Gaunt For Aiding Officials

A grand jury returned 11 indictments at the opening of the Spring term of the U S District Court. Leo Gaunt of Winchester received a one year suspended sentence and two years probation for illegal possession and sale of gasoline rationing coupons. He aided officials in arresting a ring selling counterfeit coupons. Other Winchester defendants faced related charges. A damage suit against O Sullivan Rubber Company is set for March 28.

Roanoke U. S. District Court John Paul Leo Gaunt Winchester Gaunt Paul Baltimore John Reid Fincham George L. Clark Fincham Clark Agiinst C. J Tony” Renner

Peace Apostle speaks to objectors at Lynchburg

Perry Saito Japanese-American field representative for the Fellowship of Reconciliation spoke to conscientious objectors at Lynchburg Colony. Dr A D Hutton acting superintendent said he was not consulted and resents the appearance. Christenberry arranged the meeting and regrets not having informed the superintendent.

Lynchburg Perry Saito Fllowship of Reconciliation Lynchburg Colony A. D. Hutton H. Minor Davis State Hospital Board Davis Hutton Morton Goode Dinwiddie County Saito Fellowship of Reconciliation Dr. Hutton D. R. Christenberry Christenberry

Allied Bomber Mission Over Germany Strikes Frankfurt

A U S communique reports six American bombers and eight escorts failed to return after a 400 mile round trip to Frankfurt as clouds hindered visibility. Despite adverse weather, bombs were dropped and fires appeared in the target area while lighter aircraft h insisted Atlantic wall and French targets.

U. S Atlantic Wall France Frankfurt OWI Stockholm Morgen Tidningen Germany Hamburg

Russians Push to Border as Germans Evacuate Crimea

Russian communique says forces push toward the border and press the Germans back near Odessa. It claims 11 German ships including a transport were sunk by Russian airmen in Crimean ports, signaling possible evacuation of the peninsula.

Odessa Crimean

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Correct quiz responses cover entrapment of German forces by Russians in the Dnieper Bend, counts of twenty, Lake Superior, Charles E Bedaux, the Boxer Uprising of 1900, culture, Josephus Daniels, all the parts, yes, and the rivers Dniester Dnieper Dvina and Don.

Dnieper Bend Lake Superior Charles E. Bedaux Josephus Daniels Dniester Dnieper Dvina Don

38 Escort Carriers Delivered to Britain Under Lend Lease

Secretary Knox announced that 38 escort aircraft carriers built in the United States have been delivered to Great Britain under the lend-lease program. The ships, each about 10,000 tons, will bolster Allied antisubmarine efforts in the Atlantic, with title remaining with the United States and options to reclaim after the war.

Washington Knox United States Great Britain Atlantic Fete England

Ship deliveries recalled to lend-lease era remark

The speaker described the carriers as reminiscent of prewar times when 50 destroyers were provided to Great Britain under lend-lease, highlighting a wartime parallel to current events.

Red Cross Seeks War Membership

The Red Cross urges war time memberships with a call to raise each Peace Time dollar to five dollars or at least double it to two. It questions if loved ones will be neglected due to insufficient funds and notes firms enrolled 100 percent like Winchester Memorial Hospital and several service stations.

Red Men Toaan American Red Cross Winchester Memorial Hospital New Shenandoah Cafe Shawnee Service Station Ed. S. Moore Service Station

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