Churchill sees ridge beyond which is victory in war notes
Leeds crowd hears Churchill state United Nations see ridge ahead to victory. He says British and empire forces now have weapons and can fight hard. warning Hitler that allies will press on if attacked. Reports from Moscow and Berlin discuss Soviet advances near Kharkov and German counterattacks amid rain and mud.
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Leeds
England
Churchill
United Nations
Leeds Town Hall
Vichy Refuses US Demands on Island Status
Laval states Paris will not accept Washington’s terms on Martinique status. He reads aloud an American note claiming France’s misfortune and efforts to assure shipments, with negotiations reportedly continuing over merchant ships.
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Vichy
VPF Men May Get Summer Uniforms
VPF announces possible adoption of summer uniforms for its men’s team as management reviews redesign plans. Officials cite comfort and mobility as key factors while awaiting final approval from league authorities.
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VPF
Resourceful drivers turn to kerosene as car fuel
From Richmond comes a report of motorists using kerosene for automotive fuel. Neons for lighting faded in favor of kerosene given shortages, as it could replace gasoline if a vehicle ran out. Henry’s store offers kerosene, though the practice was discouraged due to safety concerns.
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Richmond
Henry
Price Control Set To Curb Retail Prices Monday Morning
The Office of Price Administration imposes price ceilings on March maximums for groceries nationwide starting Monday. By June 1 merchants must file reports listing all merchandise with March maxima, then publish by July 1. Martinsburg Chamber of Commerce meeting noted, with traders reporting little change expected in meat and pork prices while lard could drop one to two cents. Local merchants who attended included Warren Eddy and others from Woolworth’s and retail groups. An authority on price control is planned to speak in Winchester soon.
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Office of Price Administration
Martinsburg Chamber of Commerce
Martinsburg
Warren Eddy
Retail Merchants Association
von Te Bei
Sxrlar Bemine
McGroy’s
Newae
Will
Williams Speaks At USC Luncheon In Staunton Va
R Gray Williams Winchester reports seven district drive for USO volunteers traveled 700 miles with one refusal to lead quota work. Luncheon drew nearly 100 citizens in Staunton at Stonewall Jackson Hotel as local chairs organize county by county in the Seventh District.
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Staunton
Seventh Congressional District
Stonewall Jackson
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Seventh Congressional Committee
United Service Organizations
Grim
Augusta
Bath
Clarke
Frederick
Highland
Nelson
Page
Rappahannock
Rockbridge
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah
Woodstock
Warren
Front Royal
Buena Vista
Waynesboro
Clifford D. Grim
Frederick County
A. Mackay Smith
Clarke County
John Stewart Bryan
William and Mary College
Richmond News- Leader
Richmond Times- Dispatch
John D. Rockefeller
National Organization
Grand Juries To Get Evidence In War Fraud Cases
Washington dispatch reports federal grand juries will hear evidence in war production fraud cases. The government cites faulty materials and conspiracies to inflate plant costs and war supply prices as chief charges. The article notes the evacuation program and references Clark, a former anti trust division chief who led civilian staff in relocating 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-Americans from military areas.
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Washington
Riddle
Clark
Pacific
Control of Kerch Claimed By Nazi Force
In the Kola bay area the German air force reportedly destroyed a transport and damaged a merchant ship. Kerch's importance lay in its strategic position as a possible stepping stone toward an invasion of the Caucasus across the Kerch strait.
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Kola
Russian Far North
Kerch
Caucasus
Excellent Rain Brings Hope For Droughted Area
Farmers welcomed early morning rain as Winchester records about one inch of precipitation and May total at 1.30 inches, 9.19 inches for the year. Moisture remains below normal though, with barley crops noted as often short and water levels not yet back to normal in surrounding springs.
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Inchester
Oaeter
Winchester
Bombers Hit Japanese Base at Lae in Sudden Raid
Allied bombers struck the Japanese air base at Lae New Guinea amid fires on runways and buildings. The raid followed earlier attacks on Rabaul as Allied forces press operations in New Guinea and Port Moresby reports scant on further raids.
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Arere
Australia
Guinea
Rabaul
New Britain
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Ped Sie
Laaniaien Army
Francis Forde
Era
Port Presby
Earthquake Toll Rises With 53 Dead and 2000 Injured
Authorities in Guayaquil report 53 deaths and about 2000 injuries after a powerful quake. Officials scramble for aid as rescuers search collapsed buildings and relief agencies rush supplies to affected areas.
Fresh Attack In Burma Expected As Japanese Reach Chindwin
London reports Japanese forces thrust toward India have contacted British in the Chindwin river valley north of Shwegyin. A British source says no general withdrawal into India, and Harold Alexander may keep forces in the area. Chinese elements remain near Mandalay to Mihkyna.
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London
India
Chindwin River
Shwegyin
Burma
Harold Alexander
Mandalay
Mhitkyina
Upper Burma
Magnuson Says Pacific Fleet Strength Grows With Carriers
Congressman War ren Magnuson says the Pacific fleet is strengthening as aircraft carriers grow. He notes ship for ship and man for man American losses outpace Japan’s, boosting morale. He warns raids are possible but a hit and run would face swift U.S. response.
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Seattle
Pacific
Warren G. Magnuson
Congress
California
Famed Open Road Is Lonely Place
A brief AP dispatch notes a fuel shortage as filling stations ran dry ahead of a deadline. Gas lines thin and motorists report limited allotments while officials in New York State and Washington grapple with rationing measures.
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Associated Press
Yesteree
New York
Troy
Sapere
Office of Price Administration
Wash
Norton labor convention nominates slate in Roanoke event
I G Stone of Norton and Silas Switzer of Roanoke headed the nominating convention in Norton today. Ray Thomason of Richmond led as president for the past year. Lloyd P of Richmond was nominated for secretary treasurer with votes cast for other nominees continuing the slate.
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Norton
I. G. Stone
Silas Switzer
Roanoke
Ray Thomason
Richmond
Lloyd P
Browder Granted Pardon by Executive Order
President Roosevelt commuted Earl Browder's sentence for passport fraud and he will be released from Atlanta penitentiary once arrangements are made. Browder paid 2000 dollars in fines and began serving March 27. White House said the commutation reflects obedience to law and punishment already suffered.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Earl Brow Koallgter
Geese Monor
Frake Tose
Qunetel Phasiebe
Communist Party
United States
Atlanta
Browder
White House
Highways Flooded Across Staunton District
Heavy high water damaged a bridge and multiple highways in the Staunton construction district. Roads near Rhododendron lodge and Windy Cave saw detours via Route 42 to Route 60 at Millsboro. Route 33 west of Harrisonburg and Rawley Way areas reported damage with traffic reduced to one way in a 150 foot section.
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Richmond
Staunton
Rhoddodendron Lodge
Windy Cave
Millsborones
Harrisonburg
Rawley Way
Alleghany County
Germans Claim Bag of 14 Planes in Air and Sea Battles
Berlin reports 14 British aircraft destroyed in 24 hours amid Western Europe clashes. RAF bombers near the Netherlands are said to have been shot down by German patrol boats, minesweepers, and naval artillery. Malta bombing and losses in the Mediterranean are noted in the dispatch.
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Associated
Berlin
Bern Basler
Kharkov
Dnieperopetrovsk
Crimea
Sea of Azov
High Command
Europe
Netherlands
English
Naval Aertillery
Helgoland Bight
Mediterranean
Malta
Ncw
City and County Brevities Note to sugar consumers
City and County notes warn sugar ration No. 1 becomes void after midnight. Grocers cannot honor the period designated and purchases must use No. 2 ration. Alvin Pennypacker faced a risky situation when his horse stuck in mud. a local garage truck aided to pull it free.
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Weselo
Alvin
Pennypacker
Merryman’s
Berdhouiden
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James J. Strebig
Lae Air Base
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Ecuador
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House
Jack Bell
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