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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1943
Page
2
Five Italian prisoners of war who escaped from Camp Clark were recaptured near Carthage Missouri by state highway police before noon, the Seventh Service Command headquarters said.
Report describes German cities including Dortmund and Kassel hit by floodwaters from breached reservoirs. Weser valley shows widespread devastation as water swamps railways, power stations, bridges, and road networks. Dam breaching evacuates Kassel area with deepening floods in upper river reaches.
The notice lists registrants including les Guffrey Orndorff Thurman Stuart Jerry Puffinberger Earl Lee Ponton David Wilson and many others. It also notes transfers from Doyleston Pa and Winchester attendees with several additional names and variants.
A note on early publishing marks indicates the first English printed advertisement is believed to have appeared in 1477, signaling the rise of print culture and commercial notices in late medieval England.
Clarke County Lions Club hosts Ladies Night and Scout banquet in Berryville with Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne of Winchester as toastmaster. Program includes remarks by Julian Everley, pledge, prayers, songs, Scout demonstrations, and introductions of key leaders. About 75 guests served by the Junior Woman's Club. Mrs Melvin Longerbeam chairs.
A defense witness described the speed of Clark's car before the crash, following it for hundreds of yards until it vanished over a knoll. Debris and the car lay down a bank at the scene as several others testified. The trial likely extends into tomorrow afternoon.
On May 6 1929 the Frederick County Board of Health enacted a 60 day rabies control rule banning dogs from roaming. Dogs must be confined or muzzled. at large dogs may be killed by warden or designate. The ordinance stays in force during rabies presence and 60 days after.
Allied air and sea forces mounted a large strike on Pantelleria with Mitchell and Marauder bombers dropping 100 tons of bombs. The raid hit six merchant ships, caused fires in docks and warehouses, damaged an airdrome, destroyed five planes, and battered small boats. A second formation then hit town and harbor as flames swept the area.
The Star provides daily event reports covering Berryville Boyce and Clarke County happenings including local meetings weather and notices with concise summaries of community activity.
Churchill declares unity crucial in the righteous war and preservation of liberated Pacific possessions. He cites Africa campaign gains, air power, and counts Japan’s threat while outlining postwar goals and potential Stalin Chiang meeting. He warns of heavier work ahead and notes Allied air superiority reducing Axis initiative.
John Henry Shackleford 54 died at his Berryville home from illness. Born June 8 1888 in Berryville he was a carpenter. Survived by widow Grace Ritter Shackleford six children two sisters and service members Edward Walter Dickie Lee Myrtle Nancy. Funeral Friday 11 from John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville. Interment Green Hill Cemetery.
CHICAGO May 19 There will be no shortage of ammunition for American troops Col T C Gerber Field director of the countrys ammunition plants told mid west newspaper editors and publishers today He assured that government owned plants operate efficiently and will supply troops with adequate munitions He cited heavy bombs as examples of ammunition used in the war effort and noted both allies and enemies pursue munitions development.
New York publishers were warned to balance newsprint consumption with production and to check stock declines in the April bulletin from the American Newspaper Publishers Association. The APNA noted a 2 percent rise in consumption while mill stocks and publisher inventories continue to fall, signaling potential supply issues.
Allied reports indicate 102 Japanese aircraft attacked the Wau area in Huon Gulf, with raids continuing from Saturday. Wau, 35 miles from Salamaua, serves as a key Allied supply and air base as Japanese forces contest control of nearby MuBo and surrounding ridge lines.
Baltimore market reports show Wheat No 2 red winter at 1.56 1-2 May and Winchester Wheat at 1.55 per bushel. Corn priced at 1.10 per pf with deliveries at the mill basis.
Annapolis Md May 19 Brunette Mrs Helen Aileen Randle 31 wife of Coast Guard official pleaded innocent to a charge of slaying 17 year old Allen Willey at her Bay View home January 30. She was also indicted for assault with intent to murder her husband who was shot in the leg. Jury selection began as Chief Judge Melvin warned spectators the trial would be conducted like any other.
The Chinese Central News Agency said Japanese forces on Lake Tungting in northern Hunan slaughtered wounded and defenseless Chinese soldiers aboard Red Cross boats on May 5 and 9. Japanese launches machine gunned and sank several vessels during the attacks.
Seniors will lead an integrated class night and program with names of valedictorian Gay Levi and other members listed. Gore and Stonewall high schools schedule baccalaureate sermons May 30 and commencements June 3 with speakers Rev. C. R. Line and Dr. C. R. Anderson.
American forces hold heights southeast of Holtz Bay trapping Japanese troops with backs to sea. Analysts believe Japanese retreat may lead to Chichagof Harbor withdrawal and pursuit by Massacre Bay units. Pacific fronts remain alert for counter action as Attu defenses hold steady.
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