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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
7
In a pointed sports column by Hugh Fullerton Jr the piece mocks Harvard’s lack of a football coach and team as spring practice ends. It notes low attendance and laments Dear Old Harvard’s inability to match Yale, suggesting the program’s stagnation and disinterest among alumni.
A south regional note says many colleges want teams but may not fund them without state treasury aid. Big Ten reports Ohio State Iowa and Indiana hit hard by losses but backers list Buckeyes as a potentially strong squad. Colleges report large spring turnouts as players train for military readiness amid broader war context.
Ahearn intends several major outdoor boxing events in Washington this summer after Clark Griffith failed to secure nightly park use for fights. The plan hinges on outdoor venues and summer schedules to draw crowds.
Service Dept Pvt Francis Smith of Carlsbad New Mexico faces a discipline risk for disobeying orders amid the Derby eye show in Louisville. Lieut Andrew Curlee an Auburn star decorated and killed in action in North Africa. Lieut Del Johnson and Marine Capt B D Godbold are war prisoners in Japan. Clinton Wager Bears end drafted last fall discharged from the army for lacking bunk space.
Grimes Virginia reports that Mrs. C E McVay visited Easter with the Afflecks at Burnt Factory. A hard tack party benefited White Hall church at the Hensell home. Bruce Lodge moved to his old home near White Hall. Newlyweds Alvin and wife moved into the vacated house. The Rev John Teter and Miss Jane Dailey wed at Rest Church. Lieut Thomas Russell leaves for Santa Monica California. Mrs Night and daughter seek a good crop year.
Veterans and service members are urged to stay connected with loved ones by sending news and letters through THE STAR. The notice emphasizes regular correspondence, morale support, and shared updates during military service.
Margaret AP writer profiles Mrs. Jessie Farrow in Washington as she stays hopeful about her son Lt William Farrow missing after his Tokyo air route with General Doolittle. She recalls his letters urging courage and duty and her resolve to support national defense despite uncertainty.
Baltimore May 7 A agreement at the eastern conference of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators will recognize driving licenses issued in any of the 12 eastern seaboard states in all the others. State administrators attending the conference adopted the plan to allow motorists to use licenses across state lines. W Lee Elgin Maryland motor vehicle commissioner commented on the motion.
The article explains that farmers must file a final report in March on 1943 income and settle any difference. If estimates are 16 percent or more below actual, a 6 percent penalty applies. A special provision allows estimating by December 15 with penalties if the estimate is 44 percent or more below actual.
Washington May 7 The pay as you go income tax plan from the House would split taxes into normal and surtax brackets and apply 1943 payments to 1943 taxes. It would raise some taxpayers bills while others see little relief. effects vary for wage earners farmers renters and investors. Ministers farm hands and domestic servants may face quarterly installments and separate estimates due by Sept 15 and Dec 15.
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