Winchester’s C P T P pilots complete solos at local airport
The third CPTP class at the Winchester field reports 16 teen students finishing solo flights. In the past year 20 CPTP students earned private pilots licenses at the Municipal Airport, raising total trainees to 36 under Lt Schecter and staff. Valley Airways runs Shepherdstown College program with 10 pledging pilots at Shepherd Field, Martinsburg.
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Shepherd Field
Martinsburg
Valley Airways
John Price
Waco
Carston
Slim” Brinkman
Catonsville
Farl Shipe
Shepherdstown
Lt. Shecter
Winchester
Boyd G. Headley, Jr
William H. Miller
Garrison B. Moorse
Floyd Lee Derflinger, Jr
Levi R. Anderson, Jr
Clarence W. Flick
Irvin H. Clem
Calvin M. Fox
Marshall K. Golliday
Franklin Roy Jackson
Jr. Crowell R. Boyce, Jr
Leo Lewis Orndorff
Norfolk
Norfolk Kiwanis Club
David H. Yoakley
Eldred B. Brownley
Thedor G. Williams
Arthur G. Jenkins, Jr
Boston Record American deploys horses for editions
Old Dobbin returned to the newspaper business in Boston as the Record-American used ten horses and wagons to deliver multiple daily editions, aiming to save gasoline and tires. Officials of the Hearst papers expected about 40 horses by week’s end as they test how far this slower delivery method can reach from the publishing plant.
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Boston
Town Bombed on England's South Coast This Afternoon
A south coast town in England was bombed this afternoon by German Messerschmitt 109 aircraft. Casualties reported include civilians and town structures sustaining damage. Fire and emergency services responded to the scene as residents shelter and seek information.
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England
Masserschmitt 109
Richmond Practices For Air Raid
Richmond Virginia tries daylight air raid drills as sirens wail at 11 am. For 16 quiet minutes, traffic stops and people seek shelter in buildings while Genie Devine, secretary to Governor Darden, views the still city from the Capitol attic and notes only the James River moving.
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Richmond
Genie Devine
Darden
James River
Governor Lehman Not Candidate for Reelection
Governor Herbert H. Lehman announced he will not seek another term, stating he will devote his time to the war effort. The four term Democrat said he would not accept any nomination if offered.
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Albany
N. Y
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Lehman
Norfolk Faces Water Rationing Ordinance Proposal
Norfolk residents may endure strict water rationing under an ordinance prepared for council. City official Charles B. Borland said non essential uses such as lawn sprinkling and car washing would be prohibited if the ordinance is adopted next Tuesday.
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Norfolk
Charles B. Borland
Borland
Senate approves 200000 ton increase in submarine output
The Senate completed congressional action today on legislation authorizing an increase of 200000 tons of new submarines.
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Washington
The
Senate
Modern Woodmen Meet Tonight
The local camp of the Modern Woodmen of America will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 o'clock this evening in the Odd Fellows hall. This is to be a meeting for the transaction of important business and a full attendance is requested.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Above Normal Temperatures Across United States Reported
Washington reports the Weather Bureau noted above normal temperatures across the United States for the week ending April 22. Eastern areas showed varied temperatures but above normal averages, while central valleys and Gulf regions posted notable warmth after a cold prior week. Sunshine and warmth aided interior agriculture. southeast stayed dry. Texas improved with rain though the southwest saw excessive rain and flooding. Winter wheat growth was favorable and planting for corn and cotton continued well.
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Washington
United States
Weather Bureau
Central
West Gulf
Bureau
Texas
Cigarette Shortage Surprises Ship Survivors After Blasting
A small Nicaraguan merchant ship was torpedoed off the Atlantic coast and sank in minutes. All 14 crewmen were landed at an East Coast port with only three cigarettes in the lifeboats, while bananas coated the decks creating a slippery hazard.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Atlantic
Navy
W. C. Oursler
Jacksonville
York and Woodfill To Be Majors
Washington May 7 The War Department announced two World War I heroes Sergeants Alvin C York and Samuel Woodfill had been given Army commissions as majors. Undersecretary Robert Patterson said they would be assigned to the Army ground forces for infantry work. Patterson also announced postgradu ate training in principal aircraft plants for several thousand Army air force mechanics each month. York and Woodfill were hailed as outstanding soldiers by Marshal Foch and General Pershing respectively.
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Washington
War Department
Alvin C. York
Samuel Woodfill
Robert P. Patterson
Army
Army Air Force
York
Patterson
Marshell Ferdinand Foch
France
Woodfill
John J. Persh
War Production Board bans copper use in civilian goods
The War Production Board prohibits copper brass or bronze after May 31 in over 100 civilian items including pins, Christmas bulbs and neon lighting. The order halts production of many listed goods where substitutions are unavailable, predicting major pin shortages as brass previously supplied about one third of 1940 41 household pins.
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Washington
War Production Board
Nation's distribution system strained by war impact
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard warned that the war effort has stretched the distribution system, hindering food delivery to consumers. He cited tight rail, truck, and ship transport, priority shortages, and material scarcities delaying new dehydration and pork processing plants.
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Washington
Wickard
Yanks Defeat Indians in Shutout to Lead AL
New York Yankees spin away with a 3 0 victory over Cleveland as Ernie Bonham fires five hits allowed in a complete game shutout. It’s his fourth straight win and third shutout, while Jim Bagby takes the loss for the Indians in front of 18 000 fans.
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New York
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Ernie Bonhard
Indians
Tribe
Yankees
Bonham
Jim Bagby
Blood and
Thunder
Cleveland
Bagby
Smith
DeSaultes
Danning
Dickey
Newsom Beats Old Teammates in 7-0 Washington Win
Washington pitcher Newsom dominated his former Detroit teammates sealing a 7-0 victory. Newsom walked four and struck out as Roger Cramer hit a triple for Detroit before being caught off third on Bar ny McCovky’s roller. First one hitter of the season. Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Washington 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 x 7 10 6 Newhouser Manders Tebbetts Newsom Evans
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Washington
Big Buck Newsom
Detroit Tigers
Newsom
Tigers
Roger Cramer
Detroit
Cramer
Barney McCo&ky
Roller
Newhouser
Manders
Tebbetts
Evans
Plans To Seize Autos Opposed By Some Senators
Sen Johnson criticizes proposed plan to requisition private cars and pay owners for them while seven government officials urge approval to save rubber for the war effort. Taft and Danaher favor voluntary tire or car donations, stressing civilian need and minimal coercion. OPA imposes gasoline rationing in 17 eastern states after May 15 amid tanker shortages.
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Washington
Johnson
D.cole
Ama
Office of Price Administration
Seaboard
District of Columbia
OPA
Ickes
New Orleans
Leon Henderson
Rupert P. Patterson
Senate Military Committee
Colorado
Taft
Ohio
Danaher
R.-Conn
Cardinals hammer Phillies in 11 run win
The St. Louis Cardinals routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11 to 2 at home. Terry Moore and Enos Slaughter hit their first homers of the season, Moore driving in six runs with a first inning rally and a two run double in the fifth. Jimmy Brown added a triple and two RBIs as St. Louis eliminated last place Philadelphia with a 14 hit attack.
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ST. Louis
Cardinals
Phils
Terry Moore
Enos Slaughter
Moore
Jimmy Brown
Philadelphia
Johnson
Blanton
Nahem
Warren
Livingston
M. Cooper
O'Dea
Browns Turn Back A’s for 7-2 Victory
St Louis Browns defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 7-2 as Elden Auker allowed seven hits in a complete game. Vernon Stephens belted a three run homer in the sixth to break a 2-2 tie, with Glenn McQuillan adding two hits and three RBIs.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Elden Auker
Vernon Stephens
Glenn McQuillen
Browns
St. Louis
Auker and Swift
Wolfe, Knott and Wagner
Massanutten Beats Shepherd College in Easy Victory
Massanutten Military Academy routed Shepherd College 9 to 1 in Woodstock. Walter Palmer limited Shepherd to two hits and struck out 10, while Massanutten gathered nine hits and forced eight errors by Shepherd before the game was called in the seventh inning.
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Woodstock
Massanutten Military Academy
Shepherd College
Walter Palmer
Massanutten
West Virginians
Advertisement promises results for Star readers
An advertising note touts the Star as a proven path to results, claiming strong value for business and individual campaigns and inviting readers to place ads to boost visibility and outcomes.
Pepper Out For Seizure Of French Islands
Senator Pepper urges immediate seizure of French possessions in the western hemisphere to block Axis use, proposing trusteeship for the Azores and Cape Verde and pressuring Portugal and Spain to curb Axis access. Connally backs seizure if armed conflict or threat to aid Axis arises in Madagascar. Clark says only the President can decide all strategic questions.
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John W. Henderson
Washington
Madagascar
United States
Western Hemisphere
Connally
D.-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Pepper
D.-Fla
Florida
Portugal
Spain
Atlantic
Azores
Cape Verde Islands
Martinique
French Guiana
Prenmch
Clark
D.-Mo
Ann Sothern Wins Divorce From Flying Musician
Los Angeles May 7 Blonde actress Ann Sothern obtained a divorce from orchestra leader Roger Pryor after testimony that his flying and cross country trips caused cruel treatment. She cited three separations due to airplanes and fear of his trips, and noted they married September 27, 1936 with no children.
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Los Angeles
Ann Sothern
Roger Pryor
Pryor
Harry R. Archbald
British Woman Is Expecting Multiple Birth
In Abingdon England on May 7 Mrs Emily Woodley 28 wife of a soldier faces a possible quintuplet birth. Doctor J H Pisher leads care with four or five babies expected and hospital staff express confidence about at least three. Private Arthur Woodley visits the hospital while war work and home preparations unfold.
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Abingdon
England
Emily Woodley
J. H. Pisher
Berkshire
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