Madagascar Diegosuarez Fighting Intensifies In British Assault
British forces pressed into the outskirts of Diego Suarez Madagascar as French colonial troops offered stiff resistance. Laval's Vichy regime signals Axis aid amid reports of imminent fall. Concurrently at Corregidor in Manila Bay Japanese artillery and infantry breached defenses after days of bombardment.
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Manila Bay
Corregidor
London
Madagascar
Diego Suarez
Pierre Laval
Vichy
Admiralty
War Office
Commeunique
Diego Swarze
Washington
War Department
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Wainwright
Bataan
Warship Marblehead Safe in Port After Sunk Claims
The U S Navy said the Marblehead, a 7050 ton light cruiser damaged by bombs and near sinking, has reached an east coast port. Despite two direct bomb hits and a near miss, the ship remains afloat and survived a 13000 mile voyage with steering gear disabled. The ship’s crew endured heavy damage as Japanese forces advanced in the Indies.
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Washington
United States
Marblehead
Navy
Dutch East Indies
Macassar Strait
The
Indies
Japan
Macassar Straits
Frederick County Tomato Growers Plan 50 Percent Increase
Frederick County growers of canning tomatoes plan about a 50 percent increase in 1942 plantings, aligning with a state rise of 40 percent. Local acreage may reach 150 to 200 acres, up from around 100 last year, with 33,000 statewide new acres. Canners listed include Max and Paul Braithwaite, W. B. Watkins Jr., Y. W. Bageant, E. O. Stotler, A. L. DeHaven. Government buys via Food for Freedom at 95 cents per dozen No 2 cans. minimum grower price is $20 a ton.
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Frederick County
Stine
County Defense Board
House Destroyed As Wreck Burns
TE West Virginia delayed report notes a house destroyed by a wreck and burning, with limited details on location and timing.
Bases of French That Frank Panama May Be Taken Over
Secretary Hull said the United States rejects an American note on the canal issue. He was asked if French resistance to British actions in Madagascar was considered a warlike act, and the question touched on possible wider implications for Panama.
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Madagascar
Tananarive
Indian Ocean
U. S. State Department
Central Press
Panama
Washington
Secre
Hull
Firemen Vote To Buy Alarm After Council Permission
The Volunteer Firemen's Association gained council approval to install alarm equipment in City Hall and voted last night on the purchase. The move aims to improve safety and response times for local fire emergencies.
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Firemen’s Association
Government imposes debt repayment rules on consumer credit
The Federal Reserve Board enacted new credit purchase regulations affecting most household items to curb spending and boost war bond funding. Rules require prompt payment on charges and provide penalties for late payment, aiming to reduce debt and slow price inflation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
Training Program Being Offered for Winchester Salesstaff
Garland R. Quarles superintendent of schools and Louise Bernard state supervisor of distributive education announce a training series titled Training for Victory. Salespeople and managers of Winchester stores are invited to enroll to learn buying strategy during wartime including price pressures shortages substitutes and conserving time and materials.
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Garland R. Quarles
Louise Bernard
Winchester
Quarles
Superintendent of Schools
Sugar Rationing Registration Ends Tomorrow
Gar chairman announces the Sugar Rationing Board will require no further registrations for local schools as the registration period closes tomorrow.
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Gar
Veteraaiog
Tramorrow
Sugar Rationing Board
Walter Hough Named to City Park Commission
Walter S. Hough head of the Winchester Research Laboratory was elected to the City Park and Tree Commission to fill the Steck vacancy. The move comes in a brief council session amid routine business as W. R. Legge and C. Vernon Eddy remain on the panel.
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Common Council
Walter S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
City Park and Tree Commission
John W. Steck
W. R. Legge
C. Vernon Eddy
Hough
Allen T. Hawthorne
Ing
Douglas Barnett
Council
Tom
Winchester Firemen’s Carnival Sets July Fundraiser Goal
The Winchester Volunteer Firemen’s Association secured the last lot for a carnival in the first week of July to raise funds for a new fire and air raid alarm system. Sugar rationing card issuance reached 6,243 yesterday in Winchester and Frederick County marking the second day of consumer registration. In two days the city and county schools issued 11,877 cards, with 12,464 registrants total.
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Winchester Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Winchester
Frederick County
Nazis Operating In Russia Show Sign of Jitters
Moscow report by Henry C. Cassidy says Russia's first spring division from Siberia reached the front last month and won a victory over German forces. The Red Star notes the van guard attacked Nazis along a river and drove them from their positions on the second day of its offensive.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Russia
Siberia
Red Star
Car Requisitions Favored to Resolve Rubber Shortage
Senator Reynolds and other officials warn rubber supplies are critically tight for wartime needs. A bill to authorize government requisition and payment for private cars is urged. Reynolds predicts government seizure of tires above five per owner and ongoing civilian restrictions.
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Washington
Reynolds
Senate Military Committee
Austin
R.-Vt
Hill
D.-Ala
Leon
City Tag Notice Public Auto Sale for Wyatt Clowe Property
Public sale of Wyatt Clowe property set for Monday May 11 1942 at 11 o clock A M. Notice by Herbert L arrick attorney for city tag sale. Also a separate square dance benefit at Clearbrook on May 8 with admission details not fully shown.
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Wyatt Clowe
Clearbrook Ae
Gas Consumption Is Cut To Five or Six Gallons
The War Production Board announced a new gasoline limit of five to six gallons per week for many eastern motorists and for heating vehicles. Restrictions may ease in the northwest due to better supplies. The order covers deliveries to suppliers and non essential users face about a 60 percent cut. A temporary east plan starts May 16 and runs to July 1 when a fuller program will be implemented.
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Washington
War Production Board
Northwestern States
Con
District of Columbia
Jap Airdrome Near Rangoon Is Blasted By Large Bombers
Forty Japanese planes were destroyed and 25 badly damaged by a heavy United States bomber squadron striking Mingaladon airdrome just north of Rangoon in its second successsive raid. Major General Lewis H. Brereton led three flights, fire could be seen 70 miles away as bombs hit hangars and gasoline dumps. This was the seventh raid in lower Burma as American fliers expand operations from India starting April 1.
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New Delhi
India
Mingaladon
Rangoon
Lewis H. Brereton
Coul
Lower
Burma
Sia
Woodrum Prioritizes Official Duties Over Campaign Plans
Representative Woodrum of Virginia said his congressional primary bid would wait while he fulfills official duties as acting majority leader. He noted the fall of Corregidor and Pearl Harbor as motives to focus on the war effort and production, while commenting that Moss A. Plunkett’s Roanoke candidacy speaks for itself. A public sale notice follows for brick dwellings at 227 and 229 West Boscawent Street on May 9, 1942, at 11 AM.
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Washington
Woodrum
D.-Va
Moss A. Plunkett
Roanoke
Congress
Corregidor
Pearl Harbor
Plunkett
McCormick
McCormack
D.-Mass
West Boscawent Street
TS. Larrick
Atty
Sludge Fertilizer Offer Through City Manager Office
May sludge for fertilizer available at no cost. Those interested should contact the City Manager Office at 3441 for details.
Bingo at F. O. E. Home Wednesdays 8 P.M.
A weekly bingo gathering meets every Wednesday at 8 PM at the F. O. E. Home located at 211 N Londonsl Street. Residents and visitors join for games and prizes in a community setting.
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Londonsl Street
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Malangang
Cotabato
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I. Frede
W. Va
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Wade Werner
Irving Perimeter
Walter Hough
City Park Commission
W. A. Baker
Lee Grant Reee
City Auto
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