Next Move For Peace In Coal Fields Now Up To John Lewis
The soft coal wage dispute shifts to John L. Lewis as operators accept a War Labor Board order to resume bargaining and keep production moving. The WLB suggests alternatives to a wage increase and calls for a six day week with overtime pay after 35 hours plus a government market pledge for coal. Both sides face criticism for rigid positions while a Monday meeting sets up a progress report within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Loftus
Washington
John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
New York
United Mine Workers
WLB
Lewis
Roosevelt
Lews
Charles O'Neill
Appalachian
Edward R. Burke
Southern Coal Producers’ Association
Winchester’s Stonewall Cemetery Showcases Spring Beauty
In Winchester there are many nature spots for lovers of nature with Stonewall Cemetery shining this season as shrubs and flowers bloom. Stonewall holds a special place in Winchester and the South, reflecting the area’s history and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Stonewall Cemetery
Stonewall
Wincheser
Singer Sewing Machines Service and Repair Appeal
Singer sewing machines stock and service offered with re airs and immediate attention advertised, urging customers to bring machines in for servicing and repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Axis Officers To Be Interned In Britain
Spanish agency reports eight German and two Italian generals with Col Gen Jurgen von Arnim arrived at Gibraltar en route to Great Britain. Allied warships reportedly brought 300 Axis prisoners to the Rock from Tunisia and guards prepared barracks for transfer to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cifra
Algeciras
Jurgen ‘von Arnim
Gibraltar
la Linea
Rock
Tunisia
Britain
30 Seniors To Get Diplomas At Stephens City
Stephens City High School will graduate 30 seniors with a baccalaureate sermon on May 30 at the Methodist Church. Rev. Harvey Ashby will preach assisted by Rev. F L Roof and Rev. Walter Smith. Commencement will be June 2 with diplomas awarded by Principal R E Ayler and Superintendent L D Kline. Glee Club directed by Mrs. Havermale. Class members include Betty Anderson and Donald Armel among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Ayler
Stephens City High School
Harvey Ashby
Montague Avenue
Methodist Church
F. L. Roof
Trinity Lutheran Church
Walter Smith
Stephens City Methodist Church
Ayler
L. D. Kline
Glee Club
Elsie Havermale
Betty Anderson
Donald Armel
Zida Artrip
Melvin Bayliss
Darlene Boyce
Kenneth Carbaugh
Naomi Carper
Colan
Cora Cutterer
Elsie Hahn
Te. G. L. Walker
Deadlock in Pathway of Tax Legislation Looms
Washington May 16 A ted deadlock over abatement of 25 percent of a year's income taxes loomed in the pathway of tax legislation as tentative moves gave Treasury a green light to set up its collection system. The abatement issue may drive a showdown when the House formally considers the Senate act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Een Oes
E Treasury
House
Senate
Duce's Navy Unable to Block Allied Landing
Rome reports from a six hour emergency Senate session reveal the Italian naval chief concedes ships cannot halt an invader. Fascist measures, rationing plans, and possible military rule were outlined as Britain and allies press toward Italian shores amid German coordination in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Radio
Ministry of Information
Rome
Aviation
Navy
Senate
Mussolini
Reuters
Foreign Office
Italy
Greece
Istanbul
Balkans
Stockholm
Svenska Dagbladet
Dean Werelsen Fethow
Vidkun Quisling
Molden Named Head of Winchester Recreation Committee
At a Winchester meeting about 50 representatives from service clubs and organizations selected Ed Molden as chairman of a new recreation committee. The panel will develop a year around supervised play program for local youth, with Sam Preston as temporary chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ed Molden
Sam Preston
Horace Browne
Russell Potts
Molden
Virginia Boyd Barr
R. Ryland Conner
McSherry Lupton
8. Wilson
F. Grove White
Garland R. Quarles
Ray Garrabrandt
Carl McMullen
Marvin D. Weaver
P. G. Ireland
Wendell R
WAAC Recruiting Station Opens in Winchester County
Lt Jameson B Dowdy heads a new WAAC recruiting post opened yesterday in the Winchester and Frederick county area. Sgt Gene Lacko and Auxiliary Eleanor Nolley assist in the post office lobby from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Dowdy, from Rocky Mount NC, previously opened a WAAC station in Cumberland MD on April 26 and began her Army career in Daytona Beach FL January 1 before training at Fort Des Moines Iowa.
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Dowdy
WAAC
Winchester
Frederck County
Gene Lacko
Eleanor Nolley
Rocky Mount
N.C
Cumberland
WAACS
Daytona Beach
Fla
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Embargo Blocks Job Movement in Middle Atlantic Area
A broad embargo stops most workers from moving into or out of towns in the Middle Atlantic region and D C to take new jobs. Virginia Maryland and parts of North Carolina are also affected unless current employers grant permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Virginia
North Carolina
West Virginia
District of Columbia
U. S. Employment Service
Leo R. Werts
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Paul V. McNutt
Werts
Maryland
Hampton Roads-Norfolk
McNutt
Chicago
Kansas City
Allied air raids strike Italian ports of Civitavecchia and Olbia
Allied headquarters report heavy daylight attacks by Flying Fortresses on Civitavecchia causing fires and ship hits. Medium bombers damaged Olbia with three ships sunk and a large tanker hurt. Fighter bombers hit Sardinia targets including Algiero Poroto Torres and Calasetta. Two Allied planes lost. several enemy ships sunk off Tunisia.
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North Africa
Civitavecchia
Rome
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sardinia
Alghero
Poroto Torres
Calasetta
Porto Ponte Romano
Abbasanta
RAF
Europe
U. S
Cagliari
Messina
Sicily
Cairo
Bon
Tunisia
Tunisian
Simple Rule Eases Oil Industry Materials Access
The War Production Board amended its priority order for petroleum to streamline obtaining materials through the Office of the Petroleum Administrator for War Materials. Large US operators drilling 40,000 feet or more last year must file a detailed form four months ahead for aluminum, steel, and copper, with filings submitted to the PAW District Office serving the delivery area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
Petroleum Administrator
United States
WPB
Paw
Farmers & Merchants Bank Honors 89th Birthday Leader
Maurice M. Lynch marked his 89th birthday during a regular Farmers & Merchants Bank board meeting. He has led the bank since its founding, serving as chairman and now chairing the executive committee, with homage from board members led by Dr. L. M. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice M. Lynch
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Lynch
Mr. Kinzel
Kinzel
Henry Kinzel
L. M. Allen
Attu Battle Advances As Troops Break Ice Ridgelines
Five day old Attu offensive shows American troops pushing through ice fried ridges and snowfields on Attu Island as they press to expel Japanese forces from the Aleutians. Allied air forces continue heavy operations across Europe and the Pacific, with raids on Rome area, Kiel, and New Guinea among efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attu Island
Aleutians
Air Offensive Seen as Curtain Raiser to Battle
London dispatch reports a four ply American bomber sweep the largest single force yet and a 1000 mile round trip to Kiel plus attacks on Antwerp Courtrai Velzen and tactical raids across occupied Europe. RAF raids in 48 hours dropped nearly 5000 tons while other Allied raids added to the mounting air war as Europe braces for a major confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Kiel
U. S
Holland
Belgium
RAF
London
Europe
General Motors
Antwerp
Courtrai
Velzen
Haarlem
Netherlands
France
Russia
Mediterranean
Hitler
Britain
Warsaw
Sardinia
Sicily
Naples
Italy
Berlin
Ruhr
Czechoslovakia
Russian Lines Near Leningrad Under Attack
Moscow reports Red Star says German assault near Leningrad followed heavy artillery. German infantry advanced in chains while Russians launched heavy fire and reinforcements arrived. High intensity fighting continued with air war and supply trains moving to Bryansk and Orel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Leningrad
Red Star
Kuban
Red Army
Novorossisk
Sea of Azov
Bryansk
Orel
Progress Is Continued In Attu Battles With Nippons
The Attu offensive nears day four as U S forces push toward Japanese positions in the western Aleutians. MacArthur and Halsey meet to align Pacific strategy with joint Army Navy air power enabling amphibious actions. Navy Secretary Knox cites successful supply and reinforcement movements as essential to the Attu operation and a broader offensive against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Pacific
Aleutians
Attu Island
Central Pacific
Douglas MacArtur
Australia
William F. Halsey
Jryne
Paacific
Roosevelt
Churchill
Knox
Attu
World After War Being Planned
President and Prime Minister Churchill discuss postwar world plans in the fifth day of talks with President Roosevelt. They outline aims for Europe and Asia, noting battlefield wins do not end efforts and envision renewed vigor until final victory brings a new era. Churchill addresses British Home Guard and English resistance to invasion.
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Washington
Churchill
Rome
Berlin
Tokyo
United States
Europe
White House
Roosevelt
Behhind
HODGE'S TAXI Ad Offers Help Wanted Draft Exemption
Help wanted notice for a man or boy not subject to draft. Apply Moling & Cather. Public sale listing for Omps farm at 313 May 17 1549 at 11 o clock. Bee 17 1943 at 11 o'clock. Herbert Lava rick Trustee.
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Moling & Cather
Bee
Herbert
Lavarick
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U.S
Amchitka
Kiska
John Lewis
Stephens City
Duce
Jameson B. Dowdy
Jameson B. Dowly
Sardenia
Southwest Pacific
Oro Bay
New Guinea
Burma
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