British Attain Objectives In Burma Campaign
British and native troops wrecked Japanese rail lines and hampered offensives in northern Burma. Brigadier Charles Orde Wingate led eight columns with nearly 1,000 supply mules in a February frontal assault from Mandalay to Myitkyina. Forces endured jungle hardships, supplied themselves, and fought off Japanese ambushes as they delayed moves toward the Chindwin and relieved pressure on Chinese fronts.
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Dslai
India
Burma
Pm of Law
Ts. of Law
Charles Orde Wingate
T. E. Lawrence
Mandalay
Myitkyina
Preston Grover
Associated Press
Irrawaddy River
Rathedaung
Grover
Winzate
Grove
Irrawaddy
Jeffrey Lockett
Chindwin
India-Burma
Thev
Wincote
Attu Island Defenses Detailed by Navy Reports
Navy notes describe extensive gun positions and machine gun nests around key Attu Island facilities including an air field, a seaplane base, and a submarine base with anti-aircraft positions guarding beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attu Island
Navy
Local Sports Are Featured In The Evening Star Daily
Sports highlights appear in the Evening Star Daily with brief notes on local teams and notable performances. Readers get quick summaries of games, standings, and upcoming matchups from the city’s athletic scene.
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Evening Star
Wingfield R W 35 Dies at Memorial Hospital
Mrs. R W Wingfield 35 of 15 East North avenue died at Memorial Hospital last night at 10 50 due to complications. She was born July 23 1907 in Rockingham county and formerly Miss Mary Katherine Higgs. Survived by husband Roger W Wingfield two sons Cpl Archie E Conner and Clinton Lee Wingfield a daughter Mrs Dorothy May Lofton, parents Mr and Mrs George Higgs four brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements await word from son Cpl Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Wingfield
Roger W. Wingfield
East North Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Mary Katherine Higgs
George Higgs
Highland Avenue
Rockingham County
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Cpl
Archie E. Conner
Kansas City
Clinton Lee Wingfield
Dorothy May Lofton
J. Frank Higgs
Pearl Harbor
T. H
Andrew L. Higgs
Alvin A. Higgs
J. Clarence Higgs
Lester L. Lamb
Maynard McKee
Cpl. Conner
Lions Observe Ladies Night in Winchester and Clarke County
Lions Clubs in Winchester and Clarke County held their annual ladies night events. The Winchester gathering at York's featured Dr. A. T. Hawthorne as toastmaster with awards for 15, 10, and 5 year members. Clarke County’s event hosted Scouts, with a meal served by the Junior Woman's Club.
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Lions Clubs
Winchester
Clarke County
Winchester Club
York’s
Berryville
Allen T. Hawthorne
Chet Hebert
Yorks
Leonard Sirbaugh
Pat Bart
Kenneth Rush
Hove Riley
John Glaize
Herbert Miller
James Snider
Joseph Newlin
Earl Crowser
Llewellyn Jackson
A. T. Hawthorne
Warren Eddy
Walter Knee
Ford Barry
Henry T. Goode
Earl Mason Howard Cahill
John D. Cammer
Lloyd Carper
Ben Cather
C. A. Hobert
Robert I. Jasper
Fred Ritter
Marvin D. Weaver
Cayton Cochran
P. G. Ireland
C. F. Schenck
J. R. Alexander
John Blackburn
Ralph G. Henvevard
D. O. Louderback
D. H. Sencindiver
Clarke Club
Riet
Chrysler Workers Threaten Walkout Over War Labor Board Delay
The War Labor Board delays are blamed as union leaders warn Chrysler workers may stay away from plants until government takeover. Esr Reynolds of Local 3 and Ed Carey of Local 7 say collective bargaining has broken down and demand clear company plans before returning to work. The dispute over a new union contract replacing last November’s expired agreement sits with the War Labor Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed
War Labor Board
Esr! Reynolds
Edge
Uaw-Cio
Chrysler
Ed Carey
Allied Leaders Discuss War Efforts and China Supplies
President Roosevelt said Allied chiefs will submit reports and he discussed talks with Prime Minister King on war efforts. He noted conferences with Chinese foreign minister Soong about war material shipments to China and downplayed a reported Japanese advance toward Chungking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. MacKenzie King
Canada
King
China
Churchill
T. V. Soong
Roosevelt
Chungking
Aleutians
Canning Sugar Registration Announced for Next Week
The Ration Board today released notice that registration for canning sugar will occur in the latter part of next week. Details on time and location will be published in the Star in ample time for the public to make arrangements.
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Ration Board
Star
Six Billion for Lend-Lease to Speed Victory
Washington May 21 The House floor received a 6.29 million lend-lease supplemental appropriation bill aimed at shortening the war via aid to the United Nations. Lend-Lease Administrator Edward Stettinius testified that the program mobilizes resources and materials for victory. The Appropriations Committee said the program is a potent weapon and will shorten the conflict and reduce casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Nations
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Lend-Lease
Edward Stettinius
Stettinius
Non-Deferables Reclassified in Maryland Call
Maryland men aged 18 to 38 in non-deferrable occupations will be reclassified for induction if fit. State Selective Service headquarters said these men became eligible April 30 when the essential jobs deadline passed and local boards were told to recheck for moves to essential occupations.
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Baltimore
Maryland
State Selective Service
Todas
Col
Henry C. Stanwood
Stanwood
Submarine Yards Blasted Again by U.S. Forces
London dispatch reports the U.S. Army Air Forces Heavy bombers struck Wilhelmshaven and Emden yards, facing heavy fighter opposition and claiming ten bombers shot down.
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London
U. S
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Ball Urges Congressional Review Of Postwar Trade Deals
Senator Ball of Minnesota joined Republicans demanding Congress review reciprocal trade agreements negotiated by the President. The Senate Finance Committee approved an amendment allowing Congress to terminate individual pacts by joint resolution six months after the war. Hull criticized the move as risking existing deals and a drift to economic nationalism.
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Washington
Ball
Minnesota
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Hull
Coal Car Shortage Eases in Northern West Virginia
FAIRMONT W V May 21 Unusual coal car shortage that cut production in northern West Virginia eased today officials predicted full correction by weekend. Affected mines fell from 26 idle to 20 operating as orders for empty cars could be filled. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reported it fulfilled 1130 of 1788 cars ordered yesterday and could supply about 760 of 1600 demanded.
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Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Davies Talks With Stalin and Delivers Roosevelt Letter
Special Envoy Joseph E. Davies met Premier Stalin at the Kremlin and delivered President Roosevelt's secret message. He was accompanied by Ambassador William Standley and Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov, with a long, friendly talk reported. Davies visited Stalingrad to honor fallen heroes and praised Soviet resilience in press coverage.
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Moscow
Joseph E. Davies
Stalin
Kremlin
Roosevelt
Ty Sue Pete
Amral William H. Standley
U. S
Vyacheslav Molotov
Davies
London
Washington
Churchill
Marshal Stalin
Chiang Kai-Shek
Tass
Kuibyshev
Stalingrad
Red Army
U.S. A
Russia
Germany
Rites Held For William J. Muse Frederick County Figure
Funeral services for William J. Muse a Frederick County business man and farmer were held at Bethel Methodist Church Trone Va with Rev Russell Rev Carthey Anderson and Rev C R Line officiating Pallbearers included A C Oates B A Giffin J W Ward Wm A Larrick Herbert Larrick Fred L Oates Rev C H Anderson C G Davis and J B White Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery a large gathering attended the ceremony
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William J. Muse
Frederick County
Bethel Methodist Church
Trone
Mr. Russell
Carthey Anderson
C. R. Line
Mr. Muse
A. C. Oates
B. A. Giffin
J. W. Ward
Wm. A. Larrick
Herbert §. la
Relief Not Sighted For Liquor Drought
Washington May 21 The War Production Board says no steps to relieve the liquor drought will be possible before August at the earliest Liquor groups press for resumed whiskey production The WPB notes by August it may be determined if industrial alcohol stocks suffice to allow some distillers to switch to beverage alcoholMeanwhile corn prospects are not likely to support substantial diversion of corn into hard liquor distillation
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Great Bomb Weight Falls On Japan
United States heavy and medium bombers dropped over 100 tons on Japanese supply lines and installations in central Japan, while three Royal Air Force formations kept the pressure on other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
United States
Central
R.A. F
Tax Conference Breaks Up After Stormy Session
Washington May 21 conferees broke up after a stormy hour long session amid threats of a presidential veto on any tax cancellation tied to a pay as you go plan. President Roosevelt urged changes denouncing the Senate bill as unjust and discriminatory while senators and representatives weighed the skip a year option and possible veto prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
House Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Clark
D-Mo
WPB aims to curb clothing purchases with new campaign
A. D. Whiteside pledges to head off clothing rationing as the War Production Board plans a broad textile allocation program. Retailers join a don t buy more than you need campaign while department stores back the idea and urge consumer and trade cooperation to maximize output from existing facilities.
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Washington
A. D. Whiteside
WPB
Office of
War Production Board
Lightning Strikes Down Couple in Garden Near Cedar Bluff
In Cedar Bluff Virginia on May 21 a bolt killed Mr William Hicks Wing o and his wife while they were planting tomatoes in their garden by Middle Creek. Mrs John C Wingo, a resident with the family, saw a blinding flash and rain then found the two bodies among the garden remains after fearing they had taken shelter with a neighbor.
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Cedar Bluff
William Hicks Wingo
Middle Creek
John C. Wingo
Wingo
Death Rumors Surround Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Reports from May 21 describe uncertain word on Admiral Yamamoto’s death. American naval personnel doubt Tokyo’s account and question if he was even present, suggesting possible suicide or natural causes as reasons behind his fate.
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Washington
Isoroku Yamamoto
Japan
Tokyo
Army Flier Dies in Richmond Crash
New York May 21 The Army announced a fighter plane pilot was killed at 11 30 a m today when taking off from the Army air base at Richmond A board of inquiry will investigate the accident The pilot's identity was withheld until next of kin could be notified
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New York
Ae Eastern Defense
News Behind The News On Page Four By Mallon
Paul Mallon provides daily insights on page four with concise commentary and current affairs notes. The column offers quick context, notable figures, and evolving stories shaping the day.
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Paul Mallon
Aerial Forces In South Pacific Parry Blows
Allied and Japanese air forces continue a daily exchange in the southwest Pacific. Allied strikes hit New Guinea air bases, with raids on Rabaul and attacks on Gasmata Cape Gloucester and Salamaua area targets. The push toward Salamaua and continued bombings mark a sustained aerial contest in the Buna and Milne Bay region.
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Australia
Japan
Southwest Pacific
New Guinea
Salamaua
Rabaul
New Britain
Gasmata
Cape Gloucester
Douglas Harbor
Buna
Milne Bay
Dobodura
Port Moresby
Vunakanua
American Air Power Sinks 113 Planes in Sardinia Raid
Vast daylight bombing by U S forces targets Grosseto and surrounding airfields in Sardinia. B-25 and B-26 formations with Lightning escorts attack Villacidro and Decimomanna while 53 bombers or transports fall to anti air fire or defenses. Interpreters call Grosseto raid among the war’s most successful aerial campaigns.
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Pantelleria
Cap Bon
Sardinia
Villacidro
Cagliari
Decimomanna
United States Air Warriors
Grosseto
Lewis Heads to Washington as Soft Coal Strike Drags On
John L. Lewis prepared to travel to Washington amid talk of new wage talks or changes in the coal dispute. The War Labor Board is set to decide by Tuesday as mines operate under a truce through May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Lewis
Washington
Caiital
Hotel Roosevelt
Lewis
War Labor’ Board
WLB
Marauders and Warhawks score heavy air losses in raids
The Marauders and Warhawks destroyed 18 enemy planes in two engagements at Decimomannu. Ground work by Marauders and escort noted 13 aircraft destroyed on the ground and damage to administration buildings and barracks. Smoke reported visible from the fires, with nine noted as started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
Decimomannu
Custer Rites Set For Saturday At Omps Funeral Home
Final rites for the late J D Custer 87 died at home on Fairview Avenue will be held Saturday at 11 AM at Omps Funeral Home Rev T M Swann of Brady Street Methodist Church will officiate Remaining will be taken to Della Methodist Church near Ellicott City Maryland for a 4 PM service conducted by the pastor there Pallbearers include Eugene Russell Robert Legg Robe rt Snapp Jern Jenkins Arthur Chaney and Frank Jenkins Interment will be in the church cemetery.
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J D. Custer
Fairview Avenue
Waduesday
Omps
T. M. Swann
Brady Street Methodist Church
Ating
Della Methodist Church
Ellicott City
Eugene Russell
Robert Legg
Robert Snapp
Jern Jenkins
Arthur Chaney
Frank Jenkins
Mississippi and nearby rivers face record flood threats
The army estimates Mississippi River crest near 73.5 feet with Sunday or Monday arrival, the highest since 1903. Sections of Illinois and Indiana brace as rivers like the Wabash and St. Joseph threaten towns including Vincennes and Te Haute, with sandbag defenses in Beardstown and levee work to protect hundreds of homes.
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Lawlor
Army
Mississippi
Mississippi Harrisonville
Tll
St. Charles
Beardstown
Ill
Indiana
Vincennes
Wabash
Te Haute
St. Joseph
Haute
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Allied
Pine Motor Co
Braddock &F
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Haldeman
Miller’s Hardware
South Pacific
Dia
George W. Kurtz
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Loudoun Street
Colgate
Colgate Ox
Silco
N. Loudoun
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