Germans Morale Slips but Revolt Not Imminent
Editor Edwin A. Shanke reports from Lisbon that German civilian morale is slipping yet Nazism remains intact with Gestapo control. He notes morale decline affects frontline troops through letters and home leave, while uncertainty about the United States as an enemy fades. Sgt. Rauhof, formerly of Winchester, is listed as missing in action after Manila Bay fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Shanke
Lisbon
United States
Winchester
Lillian Winkfield
Willie M. Sampsell
365 National Avenue
Rauhof
Manila Bay Area
Fourth
U.S. Marines Regiment
Handley Schools
Marines
Russia Sees War Pivot as Red Forces Hit 100 Mile Front
The article notes Russia is viewed as a pivotal point in the war with Red forces repelling waves of counterattacks along a 100 mile front. It also describes a government push to investigate a gas pipeline along the Atlantic seaboard to ease the eastern petroleum shortage. Senator Barkley discusses repurposing idle pipelines to connect Texas, Oklahoma, or Ohio river regions to eastern ports, pending surveys by federal agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Barkley
D.-Ky
Texas
Oklahoma
Florida
Ohio River
Western Bank of Salween River Is Clear of Japs
A Chinese communique says the western bank of the Salween northeast of Lungling in Yunnan is free of Japanese forces, removing a threat to Paoshan on the Burma road. Chinese reinforcements reportedly attack Japanese positions around Lungling and Tengyueh as British forces withdraw in Burma.
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Salween
Chungking
Lungling
Yunnan
Burma
Paoshan
Mekong
Shan
Kengtung
Chindwin
Assam
Archibald P. Wavell
Harold Alexander
Ous
Chuki
Chekiang
Japan
Formosa
Tengyueh
Winchester warns of wild honeyseukle sighting surge
The report notes heightened activity of a rare wild species, with many observers lacking access to gasoline for viewing. Authorities say conditions may improve, but drivers should not expect closer looks soon.
J Frank Eddy 66 Succumbs Rites Set Tuesday
J Frank Eddy 66 died, rites planned Tuesday at 4 pm from the residence 209 North Washington. Rev Robert A Whitten to officiate. interment in the Seemee lot. Survived by sister in law Miss Charlotte W Gibson and brothers C Vernon Eddy and others. Flowers omitted per request.
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Charlotte W. Gibson
C. Vernon
North Washington Street
Robert A. Whitten
Seemee
Mount Hebron
G. Gibson Baker
Hugh EK. Green
John V. Eddy
Richard K. Eddy
C. Fred Barr
William C. Miller
Suamelt
Mine Explosion Near Wheeling Fatal To Three
A mine blast at the Hitchman mine near Benwood Wheeling West Virginia killed three miners and injured two others. Eight workers escaped as flames damaged the tipple and shattered nearby windows. The No 3 Christopher Coal Co explosion at Osage last Tuesday came days earlier with many injured.
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McMechen
W. Va
West Virginia
Hi Penaied Or
Ae Company Escar
Negro
Mike Polus
John Mozzer
John
Mojzer
Daniel Polus
Mike
Albert Valenbois
Wheeling
Christopher Coal Company
Osage
Morgantown
Hitchman
Maine
Elm Grove
Eto
Benwood
Ohio River
Nine Army Men Killed As Bomber Crashes Near Barksdale Field
A four motor bomber crashed near Barksdale Field Louisiana during a routine flight killing three officers and six enlisted men. The B-24 struck a tree near the south border and exploded scattering wreckage and burning debris over a wide area.
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Barsdale Field
Barksdale Field
Tragic Onset of Train Accident Kills Douglas Willey
Douglas Willey died when a B and O freight train No 97 struck him at 6 15 this morning near Harpers Ferry. The crew halted the train after Willey fell under the twenty fourth car. his body was severed and the train continued its run. He had served three enlistments in Company I and awaited active duty. Surviving are four brothers with arrangements finalized for burial.
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B. and
O. Freight No. 97
Willey
Shoemaker
J J. Kain
Harpers Ferry
C. V. Shewon Aangel
Elwood Willey
Douglas
Evening Star Cooking School to Boost Nutrition Guidance
The Evening Star sponsors a four day Cooking School inviting all readers from brides to grandmothers. Miss Mary Ann Kidd, a homemaking authority, will interpret today’s nutrition problems in plain language and demonstrate kitchen equipment in action beginning Tuesday May 26 and Friday May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Food Authority
Mary Ann Kidd
Star
Timely Cooking School
Prinz Eugen Damaged In Raid Off Southern Norway
The German cruiser Prinz Eugen was hit by two definite torpedo strikes and a probable hit in a night engagement off Lister, Norway. British Beaufighters and Hudson bombers attacked escort destroyers while strafing decks. nine Brit planes did not return.
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London
Norway
Air Ministry
Lister
Ministry
Royal Navy
Air Force
English Channel
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Prinz Eugen
Trondheim
Open Office For Civilian Defense At G. W. Hotel
Winchester opens a permanent civilian defense headquarters at the George Washington hotel on Piccadilly street. Mrs. J. V. Arthur will run Volunteer Mobilization. office hours are 10 to 5 weekdays and 10 to 1 Saturdays. Red Cross staff will staff the office, which serves as information center and volunteer recruitment hub. A meeting for air raid wardens is set for 8 p.m. at Sarah Dow House.
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Sarah Zane
Winchester Defense
George Washington Hotel
Piccadilly Street
J. V. Arthur
The
Red Cross
Winchester
Tne
Sarah A Oawn House
Names of 127 X Card Holders Are Made Public
The rationing board released the names of 127 individuals holding X cards that grant unlimited gasoline. It also disclosed a single registrant exchanged an X card for a restricted rating.
Boland Dies On Eve of Pennsylvania Primary
Scranton, Pa May 18 Representative Patrick J Boland Democratic whip in the House died of a heart attack at his home on the eve of Pennsylvania's primary election seeking renomination for a seventh term. He was stricken at 5 a m and died before a physician arrived. Boland had spoken last night over a local radio station in the interest of his campaign. He served from Pennsylvania's 11th district.
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Scranton
Patrick J. Boland
Pennsylvania
Washington
Ann Boland
Cooper Told to Resign as Chief Air Raid Warden
Winchester Chief Air Raid Warden H Wyse letter directs Cooper to resign and submit the action to Dr C R Anderson Civilian Defense Coordinator for Frederick County. Cooper cites ongoing confusion in civilian defense operations and awaits further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Anderson
Frederick County
Deplores Browder Pardon By Thomas
Rep J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey cables the President calling Browder s commute a deplorable action. He argues the new deal is garroted by Communists and says he will urge the Dies Committee to act at the next meeting.
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New York
J. Parnell Thomas
Roosevelt
Earl Browder
Communist Party
United States
Browder
Thomas
Shenandoah River Rises 13 Feet Threatens Lowlands
The Shenandoah River rose 13 feet with floodwaters spreading over lowlands in multiple sections. Officials reported the rising water and ferry service impacts as the situation began to abate several hours later.
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Shenandoah River
Wright reports Delhi arrival May 12 and work location shift
A postcard from Mrs Grace R Wright notes Dan Wright reached Delhi India on May 12, suggesting a possible change of residence and work location. Wright had been in Burma as a sanitation engineer for the Rockefeller Foundation. Church parking lot opens easing South Loudoun congestion and aids congregation access via Cameron Street. Weather is unsettled.
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Grace R. Wright
Dan) Wright
Delhi
India
Wright
Burma
Rockefeller Foundation
Presbyterian Church
Loudoun Street
Cameron Street
Loudoun
Russians Press Drive Toward Kharkov In Deep Offensive
Moscow dispatches report the Red Army pushing toward Kharkov as German counterattacks fail. Official counts cite 12 000 German dead and 1 200 taken prisoner in the first four days of the campaign, with new fronts expanding toward Volchansk and Krasnograd on a 100 mile arc.
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Moscow
Red Army
Kharkov
Pravda
Offic
Timoshenko
Volchansk
Krasnograd
Five Meet Death In Auto Crash Near Pearisburg
Five people were killed or fatally injured when a 1939 automobile from Wheeling crashed on Route 100 eight miles south of Pearisburg Virginia. The car hit a rock by the roadside and two died later in Pearisburg hospital. Three of the five were women. Police sought confirmation of identities and the group was believed from Wheeling or nearby.
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Pearisburg
Wheeling
W. Va
Virginia
Bingo Night Benefit for American Legion in Berryville
Tuesday at 8 pm cards go on for a Berryville event benefiting the American Legion. Door prize is $75 for attendees. Local notice notes the fundraiser and time.
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American Legion
Berryville
Singer Machines for Sale at 164 W
Singer sewing machines on sale from 164 W present listing shows three fine units with prices. old catalog note emphasizes affordable options for home use. This small ad highlights availability and location for buyers seeking reliable machines.
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W. Prsenele
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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McCormack
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J. Frank Eddy
Eddy In Havertidns Work
Douglas Willey
Evening Star
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