Major air battles on the Russian front threaten war effort
News despatches from Moscow report continued heavy air combat along the Russian front with German forces under pressure in the Kuban and Donets sectors. Soviet Stormovik combat planes aided ground troops while rail and communications targets faced raids as Red Army units pushed to exploit gaps near Kharkov and Novorossisk.
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Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Kuban
Caucasus
Donets
Izyum
Kharkov
Red Army
Novorossisk
Taman
Crimea
Stormovik
Leningrad
Volkhov
London
MA Winchester Blood Donor Tribute by Carl H. Claudy Jr
A first person piece calls for blood donation with themes of sacrifice and patriotism. The narrator recalls school friends across the seas and the pride of giving life to fellow Americans in need.
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Carl H. Claudy, Jr
Pot
Frederick Men Accepted By Armed Forces
The Frederick County Selective Service office released lists of men accepted by the Marine Corps Navy and Army from those called for induction on April 28. Inductees to the Army depart May 5 from Winchester for Camp Lee Virginia. The Navy and Marine Corps entries include Carter Julian Cooper Gore Virginia Ray Allen Orndorff Washington DC Harry Elijah Richard Mt Falls Edward Dorsey Crowser Winchester and others.
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Marine Corps
Navy
Army
Erick County
Frederick Unty
Selective Service Office
Winchester
Lee
Marines
Carter Julian Cooper
Gore
Ray Allen Orndorff
Washington, D c
Harry Elijah Richard
Mt. Falls
Edward Dorsey Crowser
Lester Arvelle Combs
Clayton Elmer Bucher
Quequon
Ray Daniel Rudolph
Earl Lee Fout
Hayfield
Winfred Elmer Ambrose
Mr. Williams
Ralph Garton Snapp
Lloyd Brooklyn
McDonald
Wm. Osborne Boden
Brucetown
James Wm. Clem
Stephens City
Karl Snyder McDonald
Baltimore County
Richard Pranklin Arnold
William B. Kingree
Middletown
Hush Douglas Whitacre
Alfrey Clinton Hartley
Trueman O. Sirbaugh
Brentwood
John Hugh Wisecarver
Opequon
James Fenton Huyette
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Harry Cleveland Sirbaugh
Clyde Ellsworth
Melester
Stephenson
Orville Anderson Perry
Theodore Anderson Wilson
Warrenton
Asa James Massey
Harry Richard Strother
Gainesboro
Charles Franklin Jenkins
Haywood Clifton Campbell
Washington
D. C
Roy Mitchell Gardiner
Eugene Franklin Hottle
Clearbrook
Richard Clark Purcell
Ellicott City
Lester Pritchard Singhass
Ralph Edward Lamp
Marvin Newton Dove
Samuel Jefferson Swimley
James Ralph Pitcock
James
Vandenberg For Direct Action
A fragment quotes Vandenberg urging direct action and defending labor's right to strike as a fundamental American freedom, while noting clashes between labor and other forces in the country.
Miners Ignore Roosevelt Deadline in Coal Strike
Associated Press reports that by 10 a.m. President Roosevelt’s order for full coal production was ignored as tens of thousands stayed home. Union leader John L. Lewis held talks at the Hotel Roosevelt while miners refused to enter pits without a wage agreement, prompting a wholesale shutdown across soft and hard coal regions.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
White House
Lewis
War Labor Board
Hotel Roosevelt
New York City
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Army
Navy
WLB
William H. Davis
Shorthorn Sale Brings $14015 At Shenandoah Valley Auction
Thirty nine head of purebred Polled Shorthorn cattle sold at the Shenandoah Valley Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association spring sale at the local livestock pavilion. The sale totaled 14015 dollars, with an average 359.36 per head. Eleven bulls averaged 321.36, 28 females 374.28. Top bull sold for 1000 to H L Straus. top female with calf at foot sold for 750 to J M Fishpaw & Son. Top heifer 650 to H L Straus. Buyers hailed from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Delaware and Virginia.
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Shenandoah Valley
Farnley Farm
W. V. Jarvis
Clarksburg
W. Va
Star
Coleman Dunn
Paul Swaffer
Blacksburg
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
North Carolina
Delaware
Virginia
Ere Boyer Brothers
Waterlick Va
J. M. Fishpaw & Son
Berwrille
A. Mackay Smith
White Post
Montana Hall
Sekteeea
McCann
Stew Albert Robinson
J. N. Bonham
Canmit Point
W. Ve
President Roosevelt orders government seizure of coal mines
President Roosevelt directed Secretary Ickes to take possession and operate the nations coal mines with military protection if needed. He called on miners to return immediately to work, warning that continued strikes threaten the war effort and declaring government seizure would continue until production resumes. He noted no talks with John L. Lewis and prepared to address the nation by radio.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Interior
Ickes
Army
White House
Lewis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
War Labor Board
New York
WLB
Fon Sara
U. M. A. Wlb
Official Orders To Ickes For Re Opening Mines
President Roosevelt issues an executive order to take immediate possession of coal mines under government authority. The action aims to prevent war production disruption by mines and protect workers’ right to continue at work, directing Interior Secretary Ickes to seize control as needed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Army
Navy
Secretary of the Interior
Blood Donor Drive Urges Public Support For War Effort
The Red Cross Blood Donor Service calls for volunteers to donate blood to aid soldiers and civilians. Washington event on May 7 aims to recruit about 380 potential donors with doctors and nurses ready to receive them. One hour of time could save a life. dial 6502 to book.
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Army
Navy
Red Cross
Washington
British Lose 13 Bombers In Essen Raid In April
London reports the RAF suffered 13 bomber losses in a heavy attack on Essen and Ruhr targets last night. Weather scattered raids across several sites, with Duisburg hit previously. Essen bombed 55 times since war start. 902 tons dropped in last main raid. Krupp idle for 10 days. RAF losses to date total 602 this year.
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London
RAF
Essen
Ruhr
Air Ministry
Duisburg
City and County Over The Top In Bond Drive
Winchester and Frederick county surpassed their Second War Loan goal with $687000 in issue value sold, over the $650000 target. City chair Harold G. Brown and county official J H. Yost praised public support and noted future E F and G series bonds will be credited to the May quota as the campaign closes.
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Winchester
Frederick County
State War Savings Committee
Harold G. Brown
J H. Yost
State Committee
Winchester Housing Survey Opens Space for 1300
A Winchester survey by Black leaders shows the city can house at least 1000 adults and 300 children if evacuation becomes necessary for nearby metropolitan areas. The City Welfare Department will direct emergency housing with Mrs. Mabel Lyman as chair. The Office of Civilian Defense commends the block.
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Winchester
City Welfare Department
Mabel Lyman
Julian Brooks
Bos
Se Osanad
Office of Civilian Defense
Eee
Eis Ess al
Allies Gain and Lose Ground in Africa
Allied fronts report three more Tunisian localities captured and 200 prisoners taken as German countercharges persist in Medjez El Bab area. British First Army withdraws along center of western barrier. RAF targets Essen and Ruhr towns while MacArthur notes Japanese submarine activity east of Australia.
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North Africa
Tunisian
Medjez-El-Bab
Tunis
Southwest Pacific
General MacArthur
Australia
Clarke County Men To Leave For Army Duty May Fifth
Clarke County men accepted for service with the armed forces will report at 5 30 a m on Wednesday May 5 and then depart to Camp Lee Virginia. The group includes Maxwell Skelton Gilbert Ashby Montfort Mallory Merritt W Mergler Joseph A Reid Archie A Orndorff Earl A Alger Frank L Ashworth and many others with three waiving furloughs and proceeding directly to the reception center. Francis C Logan serves as acting corporal of the unit.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Army
Selective Service Office
Camp Lee
Navy
Maxwell Skelton
Gilbert Ashby
Montfort Mallory
Merritt W. Mergler
Joseph A. Reid
Archie A. Orndorff
Earl A. Alger
Frank L. Ashworth
Correll R. Brown, Jr
Ray E. McClaughry
Joseph W. Hillyard
Wm. H. Martz
Oscar W. Fuller
Floyd H. Hummer
James E. Lichliter
Harry R. Denny
Wm. O. Wing
James Livengood
Charles J Enders, Jr
Herbert Duke, Jr
Francis C. Logan
Alexander's Drug Store Announces One Day Monday Closure
Will be closed all day Monday for inventory. Watch the Star for further announcement. Alexander's Drug Store (1pit).
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Alexander’s Drug Store
South End Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly mention the South End Fire Company will be held Monday night May 3 at 8 o clock. All members are requested to attend.
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South End Fire Company
Air Forces Bomb Axis Shipping in North Africa Action
Allied air forces attacked Axis shipping with direct hits on at least eight vessels including a light cruiser. The Second U S Army gained three localities and 200 prisoners as Medjez el Bab was contested. Desert Air Force vessels and ships were hit despite heavy fighting as Allied forces strained to push toward the sea.
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Allied
North Africa
Tunisia
James H. Mitchell
Cap
U. S
Medie
Eighth Army
Bernard L. Mon
Desert Air Force Squ
Tne
Italy
Berlin
Dat
Linea
Spain
Core
Rodney
Malaya
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Vandenberg
Ruhr Valley
Africa
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Germany
Krupps Armament Works
Russia
Stalin
Second Front
Europe
Donets River
French Antilles
Martinique
Burma
Mayu Peninsula
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