09 May 1942
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1942
Page
1
Registration for gasoline rationing at Handley Tuesday lists times by surname blocks from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ration cards come in A B or X categories and registrars require owners to present vehicle details, residence, and business.
The Eighth Naval District reports a German U boat attack in the Gulf of Mexico. Two merchant ships were sunk or set afire with no lives lost among 87 crew and six passengers aboard. one vessel escaped by running to port and was later shelled. Two officers were injured, Chief Engineer F H Abrewster of New Orleans and steward N Hart of Sance hospitalized.
Moscow reports from Tass that on May 7 near Krasnodar in the northern Caucasus German mines released gas that reportedly disabled men. Pravda carries the dispatch with a two column headline, marking the first Soviet claim of German poison gas use amid cautious analysis of the incident.
The Rev C Worthington Lowe formerly of Our Saviour and Grace Lutheran churches resigns ordination renounces Lutheranism and joins the Restoration movement of the Christian Church. The Christian Standard notes his baptism into the Christian Church at Ninth Street Washington DC on April 26 and that he is open to calls from churches. He was a young Lutheran minister from Winchester Virginia and had been considering the step after discussions with Virginia ministers and workers.
A Frederick County Fruit Growers Association committee reports labor shortage crisis as schools may excuse upper high school students from September 28 to October 31 to work in orchards and packing sheds. Officials will refer requests to boards.
Tentative revisions to the eastern seaboard gasoline rationing program would exempt about 57 counties in Pennsylvania and New York, 26 in Maryland, 10 in Virginia, and 10 in West Virginia. The plan would restrict allocations to counties including Mineral, Grant, Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, and Jefferson.
London reacts to a tense sea battle with mixed signals on possible invasion of Australia. Observers note heightened alarm while officials provide cautious, restrained assessments of the war’s full significance.
ADVANCED ALLIED BASE Australia May 9. Authorities said American forces halted the Japanese fleet aimed at Australian lifelines after 11 ships were sunk and six damaged in the Coral Sea. Despite the setback the Japanese remain capable at sea and air power persists in the Solomons and surrounding areas.
Detroit May 9 Ernest Kanzler head of the War Production Board’s auto branch praised the car industry’s war output. He said mass production of war materials shipped F O B Detroit will shorten the war, noting auto plants are turning out weapons at a rate far beyond earlier butter and guns benchmarks. He spoke on CBS with shortwave relay abroad.
In India battles, warplanes bombed Chittagong while unconfirmed Axis reports say Japanese troops crossed into India. Burma reports claim Myitkyina occupation as Madagascar fighting continues with unsourced base surrender. Soviet and Allied air actions target Rostock and Norwich as the war widens.
Mr and Mrs James Fling, both 89, celebrate 61 years of marriage tomorrow at their Round Hill Frederick County home. They wed May 10 1881 at a Methodist Church. Their three children Harry S Fling Alder Son W Va Mrs George L Craig Winchester and Mrs Roy M Good Berryville plan to attend.
New Delhi reports a continued withdrawal of British forces in central Burma completed without Japanese contact. London states that selected U S Marine Corps members are at a training camp for Commandos studying tactics of Britain's toughest fighters.
Cairo reports an RAF communique stating seven Axis aircraft were destroyed over Malta and eastern Libya in air actions reported today.
Despite repeated air and submarine attacks, the target remained unscathed with no reported injuries or damage. Officials described the assaults as intermittent and lacking decisive impact on strategic sites.
Chinese dispatches today said a famine in northern Hupeh has killed more than 4,000 people and caused acute distress to about 700,000 residents.
Authorities disclosed arrival here of survivors from torpedoed ships. Details on vessel names numbers and exact numbers of survivors were not provided in the available fragment.
London reports say British bombers attacked the Warnemuende German aircraft works in the Baltic, setting fires and drawing intense anti aircraft fire. The raid aimed to cripple Nazi air power, with losses of several planes and continued cross channel operations near Anglia.
A brief thrift shop notice highlights blackout bulbs for sale at Thrift Auto Store, signaling a small inventory update and possible price emphasis for shoppers.
Buzzella's Shop advertises spring hats priced at $1.00. The brief notice highlights a low price and promotional sale on a single page item.
Eagles gather at the Aerie home at 2 p m on Sunday May 10 for Mothers Day service at the U B Church.
Allied forces at an Australian base report a victory in the six day sea fight against Japan. MacArthur says Allies won the first round though the threat to Australia remains serious with Japanese force continuing to attack the Coral Sea region.
Gas rationing cards will be issued on Tuesday and Wednesday as the program begins. The process involves registration at local schools and handling of sugar rationing updates through the official channels.
Air Wardens Will Not Meet Monday due to scheduling issues. The OC Defense Council has been contacted and a replacement gathering is being arranged for Monday night.
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