Bombing of Hitler's Chief City Shaken by Daylight Raids
London reports say American air forces bombed Berlin in bold daytime raids while Soviet troops press toward the Prut border. Stalin announced capture of Pervomaisk on the Bug near Nikolaev after two days of fighting, a key railway junction aiding the southern defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Berlin
London
Pervomaisk
Bug River
Niklaev
Stalin
Odessa
Russia
Podgorodnoye
Tarnopol
Proskuroevo
Bessarabia
Lwow
Proskurov
Asault
Dniester
Moscow
Prut
Rumania
Savage Fighting in Cassino Ruins Escalates in Italian War
The Cassino ruins host the fiercest battle of the Italian campaign as German counterattacks threaten Castle Hill while New Zealanders clash in the streets. Allied guns target the Continental Hotel area and the south end as German forces regroup. Allied and German planes exchange attacks along the battlefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FIFTH
Cassino
Castle Hill
Hungarians In Sharp Clashes With Rumanians
New York report from March 22 says fighting continues on the Hungarian Romanian border with clashes at Arad and Navy Varad as Rumanians attempt to cross. British and German dispatches discuss Germany’s plan to extend occupation in the Balkans and possible Quisling regimes in Budapest amid war moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stockholm
U. S
Fightig
Arad
Navy-Varad
London
Pees
Bulgaria
Romania
Hitler
Europe
Ankara
Russia
Britain
United States
London Morning Nens
Ion Antonescu
Rumania
Bessarabia
Hungary
Budapest
Berlin
Balkans
Foreign Office
Germany
Russian armies push toward Prut river border in bold Balkan drive
Moscow reported massive Soviet Russian forces breaking through in Bessarabia advancing within 30 miles of the Prut river border of Romania. Additional units reportedly moved south, drawing within 48 miles of key targets as the campaign intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bessarabia
Balkans
Prut
Rumania
Moscow
Russia
Bulgaria
Balkan
Typographical Errors Shrink Then Grow On The Press
Knoxville Tennessee reports typographical slips in printing. A Winchester quote notes errors vanish from sight until ink sets, then loom large as mountains on paper.
Consultation On Atlantic Pact To Be Renewed
London March 22 Prime Minister Churchill told Commons there would be renewed consultation among the principal Allies on the Atlantic Charter as war phases change He declined to say whether this could mean a new Big Three meeting and emphasized the Charter remains a guiding spirit without contradiction to present government positions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Commons
Daniel Lipson
Mies
Lipson
Solenberger Named Rotary President for 1944 45
Herbert Solenberger of the Winchester Rotary Club is elected president for the year July 1 1944 to June 30 1945. Ludwig G Sjostrom is vice president and Steve Sammis secretary treasurer. Other board members include Andy Bowen Fred Glaize McSherry Lupton and Harold Brown. E Blackburn Moore a Virginia House delegate will speak at the weekly meeting on The 1944 Session of the Virginia Legislature presented by Lester Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Winchester
Herbert Solenberger
Ludwig G. Sjostrom
Steve Sammis
Andy Bowen
Fred Glaize
McSherry Lupton
Harold Brown
E. Blackburn Moore
Club
Virginia House of Delegates
Rotary
Virginia
Moore
Lester Arnold
Birth of 25-Pound Baby Stuns Raleigh
In Raleigh a 25 pound newborn girl born to Amon Harris and wife did not survive beyond a day. The 32 inch infant, twelfth in the family, had a full set of teeth. Dr. Cathcart noted the mother is reported to be well. Dr. Fishbein said the birth would equal the U S all time record if authenticated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Amon Harris
Thomas F. Cathcart
Cathcart
Chicago
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
United States
Fishbein
Association
Sale City
Red Cross Efforts Highlighted by Winchester Frederick Chapter
C P McVicar, chairman, says the Winchester FredericK County Chapter plays a growing role in national Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces and at home. He urges full support for the 1944 War Fund Drive as war demands rise and civilian defense collaborates with the Red Cross for national safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester - Frederick County
American Red Cross
C. P. McVicar
National Organization
McVicar
Red Cross
United States
Public sale bank stock to be auctioned at court house
Public auction of bank stock listed includes eleven shares Farmers & Merchants National Bank and four shares Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The sale will be held at the courthouse on Saturday March 25 at 11 a.m. C I Brumback serves as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Shenandoah Valley
National Bank
C. I. Brumback
Public sale of livestock and farming gear announced
A public sale of livestock and farm machinery is set for Friday March 24 at White Hall Virginia. Earl C Fries is the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Fries
White Hall
Easter Jewelry at Hodgson and Brown Store
See our selection of costume jewelry and painted pieces at Hodgson and Brown. Sale features a varied assortment for spring shoppers with affordable accessories and gift options.
Vesuvius erupts with rising lava flow toward Pompei
An intensified eruption of Mount Vesuvius sends a two inch lava splash across the Pompei area and a glowing tongue toward Cercola. Houses are buried as molten rivers move down the northwestern flank, darkening the sky with lava dust and sending flames up to 200 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius
Pompei
Mount
Cercola
San Sebastiano
Nassa di Somma
Eden cites lack of consultation on Soviet Italy move
London reports that Anthony Eden told Parliament Britain was not consulted before the Soviet Union recognized the Badoglio government in Italy. He said Moscow is being pressed to explain the diplomatic relations with the Badoglio regime and noted Hull's U.S. stance against recognizing the regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anthony Eden
Commons
Badoglio
Italy
Moscow
Hull
U. S
United States
Eden
Work Begins On Armory Driveway Project
Work started on the driveway in front of the Armory with completion expected in the coming weeks. Asphalt will form a circular drive along both sides of the building to the parking area, with future funds planned for curbs gutters a flagpole base and shrubbery.
Marines isolate bases as Emirau raid tightens noose
Allied forces on Emirau Island in the St Matthias group complete isolation of enemy bases in the Bismarck Archipelago. MacArthur says the operation places bombers within range of Truk and warns Kavieng and Kavieng garrison face starvation or annihilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Spencer
Allied
Southwest Pacific
Little Emirau Island
St. Matthias
Douglas McArthur
Rabaul
Kavieng
MacArthur
Bismarck Archipelago
Truk
Adm
William F. Halsey
General MacArthur
Emirau Islands
Winchester Junior Board of Trade starts service newsletter
The Winchester Junior Board of Trade began a monthly mimeographed newsletter for members in the service. Edited by A B Babb, the Home Town News Letter covers city news and club activity, with issues dated February 21 and March 13 detailing events, war drives, radio, fires, blotter items, and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Town
JBT
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
A. B
Babb
Molden
Winchester
WPF Corps
Ed Molden
Petty Megs
Carl Campbell
Pacificn
Hagers
World At War Highlights Across Fronts In 1943
AP rounds up wartime developments as German raids continue in Europe, Soviet forces push into the Balkans, Cassino fighting persists in Italy, Allies seal Rabaul, Kavieng battleships bombard, Japanese advance in Burma with raids into Manipur, and Tokyo warns of a decisive strategic moment ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Manipur
India
Maungdaw-Bethedaung
American U-Boat Scorpion Lost
The Navy announced the loss of the submarine Scorpion, overdue from patrol and presumed lost. Commander Maximilian G. Schmidt led a crew of about 75, with 23 submarines sunk since the war began and 147 naval vessels lost overall. The Scorpion was built at Portsmouth New Hampshire and launched July 20 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scorpion
Navy
Maximilian G. Schmidt
Boonville
Elizabeth H. Schmidt
Annapolis
Portsmouth
N. H
Finns Are Warned Of Consequences
Moscow warns Finland that it must bear responsibility for any consequences from rejecting Soviet armistice proposals. The Soviet Foreign Office announced via Moscow Radio that Helsinki sent a negative reply on March 17 to a six point plan, signaling no further peace discussions are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Helsinki
Finland
Moscow Radio
Wanted Young Lady for Pressing at Pingley and Carper
Classified brief seeking a young woman for pressing duties at Pingley and Carper. Apply in person or by contact details provided in the advertisement. The note is dated 3 22 and indicates a four hour window for application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingley & Carper
Explosive Bombing Raids On Berlin Bash Capital Targeted
Berlin faced a daylight bombing raid by 500 to 750 bombers with 1,500 tons of high explosives and incendiaries, supported by 750 to 1,000 fighters. U S air fleets attacked industrial and military targets as five heavy bomber raids hit Berlin this month. Mustangs and Fortresses disrupted enemy air power, with German claims of 20 planes destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U. S
Berlin
U.S
Caiman
Air Ministry
France
Roast Chicken Dinner at Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour at 308 S Loudoun St hosts a roast chicken dinner on March 24 from 5 to 8 pm. Proceeds support church programs and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
S. Loudoun St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old
Reds
Ivan Konev
Rumuania
Moscow News
Moccow
Kiev
Uman
Ingsulets River
New
By Lynn Heinzerling
Knoxville
Tenn
Passaic
Passaic River
N. J
International
Solenberger
Hodgson & Brown
Joseph Morton
Armory
Associated Press
RA. F
Lonon
Fifth Army
Makslow
St. Mathias Islands
Tokyo
Tojo
di& Nippon
W. W. Hercher
The
Phi
RED Cross. War Fund
Shady Rest Square
Woody Carlisle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!