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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1942
Page
9
Berryville Virginia council authorizes laying a pipeline from the northern limits to Lee Spring three-quarters of a mile north to secure water supply. They resurface streets, form a playground committee, and empower officials to buy 400 fire hoses while managing staffing changes due to ill health.
The Winchester Selective Service Board lists Cody James Williams John Franklin Payton Floyd Ash and Prancis Colem as delinquents for failing to communicate with their Local Board under the 1940 act. They must report by 5 00 p m on May 11 1942 or face penalties. Peyton Mar h board member notes the duty and penalties.
The Virginia crop reporting service says early hay and small grain crops declined in the week ending May 1 due to insufficient soil moisture. Fair weather aided farm work, with corn planting progressing, but dry soil hindered late plowing and some corn planting is delayed. Pastures are sparse, livestock feeding extended, while apples and peaches show excellent prospects with little frost damage.
The dispatch describes a four day pattern of Japanese air and artillery attacks on Corregidor and Bataan with intensified bombardment as Japanese batteries reached Mount Mariveles. It notes heavy casualties among escape troops, damage to installations, and preparations for a landing on Corregidor aided by steel barges. Reports also mention landings near Cotabato and air actions around Rangoon with American air support led by Lieutenants Keenan and Fountain.
Camp Lee Virginia May 6 Fifteen minutes after Major General James E Edmonds launched a camp wide war bond sales drive soldiers in Company C seventh quartermaster regiment subscribed unanimously to purchase bonds and a pay reservation plan. The company clerk worked all night typing pledge forms and by 9 am the next day pledges totaled six thousand five hundred dollars at regimental headquarters.
Governor Darden announced release of 127 500 in conditional appropriations for state education programs for 1943 43 part of 227 500 total. Civilian rehabilitation receives 27 600 bringing total to 140 000 with 70 000 federal 65 000 general fund and 5 000 industrial commission funds. Vocational education receives 75 000 half of its item and school libraries 25 000 half of its appropriation. About 3 600 persons are retrained under civilian rehabilitation to aid industry and employment.
Soviet dispatches claim 1,500 Kalinin front troops slain in 72 hours with Red Army advances and nightly star shells in no man's land. A destroyed German military train and losses include field guns tanks and 150 officers. Guerrilla actions near Orel are noted with large enemy casualties and infrastructure destruction.
In Richmond Virginia May 6 two long term convicts Haden Wheeler and Emmett Walker were returned to the state penitentiary charged with the murder of fellow convict Elmer Johnson at the Venables Bridge rock quarry where a 40 man road crew worked. An autopsy showed Johnson was struck with a four foot steel drill bar and a pickaxe. Wheeler and Walker confessed to Prince Edward County Commonwealth's Attorney Frank N Watkins that they informed the foreman of the killing after the dispute over a chocolate bar and cigarettes.
George Houumis a Greek native must remain in custody while government pursues deportation for illegal entry. Judge Luther B Way denied habeas corpus. an exception noted by Louis B Fine, case bound for the Fourth Circuit. Houumis shipped from Alexandria Egypt on a British steamer and deserted in New York in June 1940. He has lived in Norfolk for about 20 months working as a cabinet maker.
A Arlington Alexandria area delegation will travel to Richmond next week for a conference on rent control in northern Virginia. Governor Darden signaled no immediate action due to federal rent ceilings but left room to act if needed. The inquiry also asks which government branch runs the Civil Air Patrol, answering Office of Civilian Defense in Washington.
New York May 6 The Atlantic patrol destroyed another Axis undersea raider in the early hours. An old four stack destroyer engaged a surfaced submarine at 2 to 3 a m guiding fire from a machine gun and four inch gun. The sub rolled over and sank after depth charges. Survivors were picked up and the patrol resumed.
Dr James C Davis a dental surgeon with Amherst Street offices has been commissioned a First Lieutenant in the Army per a General’s office notice. A 1934 graduate, he earned a BD MS from the University of Maryland in 1939 and has practiced locally since then. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C A Davis of Gerrard Street. his father owns Baker's Drug Store. His active duty will begin soon.
The War Department noted that two sets of brothers from North Dakota and Indiana were among the Marines who aided in the defense of Corregidor. It lists Keith Tibbets Myers and Harold Birkett Myers Jr., sons of H. B. Myers Sr. of Oaks, North Dakota, and Joseph Cornelius Murphy and William Clarence Murphy, sons of Noah E. Murphy of Peru, Indiana.
In Norfolk and Princess Anne counties the strawberry crop has benefited from several showers. An estimated 1,500 additional pickers will be needed beyond those already lined up. Paul L. Bryan Jr. of the U. S. Employment Office outlined plans to transport workers to the fields. Farmers seek volunteers of all skill levels, though preferring experienced pickers.
The Norfolk County Medical Society considers a plan to relieve local doctor shortages caused by military service. Members would register by specialty, hospitals would list physicians for new residents, and options include substituting offices for home calls and scheduling daytime calls to cut night duty.
The promotion of Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews to vice admiral was blocked by the Senate Naval Affairs Committee after Senator Brewster of Maine questioned accountability for the fire that gutted the former French liner Normandie at New York. Andrews remains in command of the Atlantic sea frontier while Knox secret testimony may be requested. Chairman Walsh said multiple investigations found no neglect of duty by the admiral.
R J Thomas of United Auto Workers opposed General Motors plan to open hearings to the public via a National War Labor Board panel. He argued for open board hearings and complained the company seeks to extend double time pay for Sundays and holidays. Thomas and Walter Reuther criticized GM for stalling and urged a continuation of the old contract through May 18.
Admiral Nimitz awarded Midway personnel for warding off five Japanese assaults since December 7. He praised the garrison for repelling cruiser and destroyer bombardments, submarine attacks, and air approaches, noting multiple enemy losses and the unit’s alert resistance at the 1,149 mile northwest outpost.
Senator Lucas says responsibility is unclear after the Normandie fire and compares it to Pearl Harbor. The committee then delays consideration of Rear Admiral J W Greenslade for promotion to vice admiral, noting Greenslade heads the Western Sea Frontier with HQ in San Francisco.
Prime Minister John Curtin in Canberra states there will be no dismay over Corregidor's fall. He praises the small brave force for delaying the enemy and thanks the United States for the effort, vowing Australia will assist General MacArthur's pledge to return to the Philippines.
Richmond will conduct its first daylight air raid practice tomorrow from 11 to 11 30 am. Pedestrians will seek shelter, motorists pull to the curb, and streetcars and buses stop as air raid wardens and auxiliary police assume positions. A test blackout is slated for May 17 and a daylight test in the Petersburg Hopewell area on May 19.
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