Americans Strike Major German Oil Plants In Leipzig Area
Allied air forces raid four major synthetic oil plants in the Leipzig region and another near Brux in Czechoslovakia, with about 2,000 aircraft including B 17s and Liberators. The attack aims to cripple Nazi fuel production as RAF bombers also hit targets along the invasion coast and French/Boulonge areas.
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London
Leipzig
Germany
Brux
Old
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Leuna
Merseburg
Lutzken
Leipzigdorf
Halle
Bohlen
Zietz
RAF
Ultimatum to Axis Satellites Warns of Defeat
The United States Britain and the Soviet Union issue a radio delivered ultimatum to Hungary Romania Bulgaria and Finland urging them to choose defection from Nazi Germany. The declaration warns of harsher terms and possible humiliation if they stay aligned and prolong the war. It stresses their power to hasten Allied victory by joining the opposition and ending collaboration with Germany.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Russia
Germany
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Finland
Documnt
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Rep Dewey Short May Seek Pearl Harbor Prosecutions
Rep Dewey Short says he may seek impeachments and trial of top Army and Navy officers at Pearl Harbor if Maj Gen Walter Short and Rear Admiral Husband Kimmel are not Court Martialed by December 7 1944. He drafted a six month extension of the statute of limitations and vows trials within the period to deter all blame including State War Navy or the President.
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Washington
Dewey Short
Short
Wartiae Navy
Pearl Harbor
Hull
Bombers Give Ground Fighters Record Support
Allied air forces launched a dawn offensive over Italy backing the Fifth and Eighth Army in a major push against Gustav and Hitler lines. Weather limited some bombing but Twelfth Tactical Air Command pressed missions to destroy routes and bridges as pilots reported little enemy air activity over Cassino and Anzio fronts.
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Italy
Hitler
Gustav
Eighth Army
Seville
Twelfth Tactical Air Command
Twelfth Air Support Command
William Humphreys
Simmons
Rome
Ma Winchester Urges Care to Prevent Child Burns and Accidents
Ma Winchester notes several local tragedies including a child burned in a home accident another child killed while riding as an extra passenger and a woman losing a hand in a factory incident She calls for constant vigilance to reduce such incidents and protect lives.
Committee Cites Fund Chairman for War Drive Victory
The Winchester Frederick county Red Cross chapter praised Andy Bowen and assistants for exceeding the drive quota by several thousand dollars. The meeting cited an estimated 10 000 residents contributed to the fund, a record for the area. Ruth Haugen briefed the committee on expanding Red Cross work amid demobilization and many service volunteers. E H Harbaugh and George Reading reported on special services and first aid efforts.
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Andy Bowen
Red Cross
Winchester
Winchester-Frederick County
The
C. P. McVicar
Frederick County
Ruth B. Haugen
McVicar
E. E. Harbaugh
George Reading
Red Cross First Aid
Japanese Severes Lunghai Rail Line West of Loyang
The Chinese High Command reported Japanese forces cut the Lunghai railway about 40 miles west of Loyang in Henan province. Two Japanese columns totaling about 10,000 men with 600 light tanks and armored cars pushed toward the hills from the Henan plains. The drive, aided by 1,000 trucks, marks the heaviest mechanized offensive in China since 1938.
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Chungeing
Yellow River
Lunghai
Loyang
Henan Province
Shansi
Great
Henan Plains
Peiping- Hankow
China
Battle of
Hankow
13 Jap Bombers Knocked Out
American fighters destroyed 13 Japanese bombers in sweeps over three airfields in Manipur India as Allied artillery broke up enemy concentrations south of Kohima. Reports say Ningthongkohong received 200 tons of explosives on May 8 and 9.
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Charles A. Grumich
Southeast Asia
Kandy
Ceylon
Kohima
Manipur
India
Potsangham
Bishen
India-Burma
Ningthongkohong
Bishenpur
Meiktila
Anisakan
Heho
China
Peiping
Hankow
Loyang
Ningthonghkohong
Burma
Star To Publish Advance Weather Forecasts For Area
The Evening Star will publish twice weekly advance weather forecasts provided by the Weather Bureau for farmers and orchardists in the county. The forecast from Saturday May 13 through next Wednesday calls for fair weather with light showers on Tuesday or Wednesday and a cooldown beginning Tuesday.
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Evening Star
Weather Bureau i
Public Sale Notice for Household Goods at 17 West Peyton
Auction set for May 13 at 1 p.m. features household and kitchen furniture at No. 17 West Peyton. Seller listed as Geo. Simpson. Details appear on page 3.
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UBLIC
West Peyton
Geo. Simpson
Bingo Night At Rouss Fire Hall Fridays At Eight
Friday evenings at 8:30 There is a bingo session hosted at the Rouss Fire Hall. The notice provides a regular weekly event time and location for community gaming and social activity.
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Rouss
Help Wanted Office and Checking Department
Help wanted notice for an office and checking department at Pingley and Carpet Cleaners. Apply in person. Date 5 10 10 4t indicates the classified ad placement.
Two Strasburg Men Hurt In Accident
Chester Buckley and Charles Smith of Strasburg were treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a collision between a motorcycle and a cow in Middletown. Buckley had lacerations and bruises, while Smith suffered injuries. the car, driven by Raymond Howard of Strasburg, struck the motorcycle around 1 o clock this morning.
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Chester Buckley
Charles Smith
Strasburg
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Middletown
Buckley
Smith
Raymond Howard
Strasburz
Pounding of Truk Joined by Allied Strikes in Pacific
Advanced Allied Headquarters reports Truk, a key Japan base, battered again as Liberators from the southeast and southwest raid in a near-simultaneous two punch attack. MacArthur's force followed with daytime strikes after a night attack by Nimitz’s air forces.
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New Guinea
Truk
Japan
Central Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
7Th Army Air Force
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Central Pacific Theater
Pacific
Wake Island
Pearl Harbor
Schouten Islands
MacArthur
Hollandia
Philippines
7Th Aafp
Tors
Russians Insist Attack Failed In Dnestr Front
Moscow reports a German assault against the Tiraspol bridgehead north west of the Dnestr river was repulsed with heavy armor and infantry losses. The German claim of wiping out the bridgehead contrasts with Soviet claims of a successful defense and signals a new major action on the front. Air successes by Soviet pilots were noted as the lull continued.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Red Army
Tiraspol
Dnestr
Stanislawow
Representative Martin Dies Not Seek Reelection
BEAUMONT Tex May 12 Representative Martin Dies D Tex announced he would not seek renomination due to ill health and a wish to return to private business. The statement was sent by telegram to the Beaumont Journal.
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Beaumont
Tex
Martin Dies
Dtex
Withro
Dies
Beaumont Journal
World At War Highlights Across Fronts In Major Offensive
Fifth and Eighth Armies surge across a 25 mile Italian front after a heavy artillery barrage. British and Indian troops cross the Rapido and Gari rivers toward Gustav line objectives while Western Europe reports air strikes on Cherbourg Boulogne and invasion targets. Soviet forces repel German advances near Tiraspol and Sevastopol. Asia sees Chinese railway control and RAF and American bombers targeting Nippon positions. Pacific raids hit Truk Wake Ponape and Rabaul as Burma targets endure pressure.
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London
Reich
Berlin
Germany
France
Channel Coast
Folkestone
Boulogne
RAF
Europe
Fifth
Eighth
Italy
Rapido
Gari
Gustav Line
Heart of Reich
RAF Heavies
Cherbourg
England
Dismisses Plea For Injunction In Montgomery Ward Case
Federal Judge William H. Holly dismissed the government plea for an injunction to stop interference with federal operation of Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago plants. The case was returned to the company after Tuesday action turning the properties back to the firm. The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing a new suit later.
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Chicago
William H. Holly
Montgomery Ward and Company
Soviet May Treat With Romania
London reports Algiers radio quoted neutral sources saying peace talks were under way between the Soviet Union and Romania based on the Molotov declaration. The broadcast claimed Moscow demands Romanian capitulation, return of Bessarabia and Bukovina, an indemnity, and pledges to restore Transylvania to Romania.
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London
Algiers
Russia
Romania
Molotov
Vyacheslav Molotov
Red Army
Bessarabia
Sbacovina
Soviet Union
Transylvania
Hungary
Hitler
Law Is Quoted For Cabbies
Richmond Va May 12 letters are mailed by the State Corporation Commission to all taxicab operators in the state calling attention to the new requirement for insurance on all taxicabs by July 1. Operators must file evidence that they are self insured under a city ordinance or face a state policy.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
General Assembly
Allied Forces Drive Deep in Italy Front in Mediterranean Push
Allied armies push from Cassino to the sea in a 25 mile front offensive smashing wedges in the Gustav line. Lt Gen Clark pledges victory as air power and naval guns support the assault across rivers Rapido and Gari with French, American, British and other troops taking part.
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Allied
Naples
APY
Italy
Cassino
Eighth Army
Rapido
Gari
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Adriatic
Anz
Rome
Navy
Great Guns Swing to Action in Italy Front
The British Eighth Army and American Fifth Army launch a massive coordinated assault on the Gustav line near Italy in a night barrage. Polish, Indian and French troops join in the attack, blazing skies as gunfire lights the valleys and marks a major western Europe offensive.
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Eighth Army
Italy
Fifth Army
el Alamein
Africa
Europe
Adaring
Ohn
York Inn Round Dance Friday Nights
Announcement notes Friday round dances at the York Inn with music from 9 30 PM to 12 30 AM every week.
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York Inn
Minute Men Meeting Repor t to Armory Monday Evening
All members of Company 35 Virginia Reserve Militia are urged to report to the Armory Monday evening to discuss matters affecting all members of the company. Jack commander.
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Virginia Reserve Militia
Jack
Plea to claim clothes before donation at Pingley and Carper
Store warns that its clothing storage is full and leftovers will be donated to charity if not removed this week. Pingley and Carper remind customers to collect items within the current period to avoid donation.
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Pingley & Carper
Notice for Eagle Scouts Mother’s Day Service at United Church
The notice invites attendees to a Mother’s Day service at United Church on May 14 at 3 o clock. It states Egg age present the home at 2 20 F. M. and mentions an $11 fee. Secretary.
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United Church
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Tom Reedy
By Kenneth L. Dixon
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Associated Press
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Poland
Wake
Carolines
Ponape
Rabaul
Edward Kennedy
Clark
Garigliano
By Lynn Heinzerling
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