John Lewis Could Succeed Green As AFL Chief
Washington May 21 The expected AFL homecoming of John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers foreshadows Green's likely retirement from the AFL presidency. Labor observers foresee Lewis, allied with William L. Hutcheson, pursuing the 1944 campaign in the Republican camp while reshaping federation leadership. Green declined to forecast action on the miners charter, citing jurisdictional differences.
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Joseph A. Loftus
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
Green
Meany
Lewis
AFL
CIO
John
Musicians’ Union
William L. Hutcheson
Carpenters
Executive Council
Mrs Harrison Receives Garden Club Medal in Virginia
Mrs Fairfax Harrison of Belvoir is awarded the Massie Medal for distinguished achievement by the Garden Club of Virginia for work in conservation and restoration of natural beauty. She directed Stratford gardens restoration and was elected to the club board. The organization also donated 1000 to the United Service Organizations.
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Richmond
Fairfax -Harrison
Belvoir
Massie
Garden Club of Virginia
W. R. Massie
Charlottesville
Louis Dibrell
Danville
Commonwealth
Stratford
Lees
Westmoreland County
Harrison
Dibrell
United Service Organizations
Churchill predicts Hitler to renew major assault on Russia
The column notes Prime Minister Churchill warned Congress that Hitler may launch a final all out drive against the Reds. It cites Moscow reporting continued fierce fighting near Novorossiysk as Bolshevik and German forces clash for strategic advantage in the Caucasus region.
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Hitler
Russia
Churchill
Fuehrer
Moscow
Black Sea
Novorossisk
Bocie
Caucasus
For Sale Two-Horse Gas Engine and Residence
FOR SALE two-horse power gasoline engine in A-1 condition. Apply 127 E Leicester St before 8 p.m. 5-20-21. FOR SALE Desirable 8 room residence in best residential section with large lot and shade trees. Mrs. Martin Wisecarver 302 Amherst. 5-19-21-24-31.
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Leicester St
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst
Hitlers Russia gamble and Yamamoto death cited in war drive
The article argues Hitler may renew an assault on Russia while Allies push against Italy and Japan. It notes the strategic risks of Italy occupation and suggests a Russian move could come soon if time allows. It also salutes Admiral Yamamoto's reported death as a UN victory and hints at postwar accountability for wartime leaders.
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Italy
Germany
Alps
Hitler
Russia
Tsuroku Yamamoto
Tokyo
United Nations
Yamamoto
Washington
Mill City Church Schedule and Revival Notices
Winchester A B Charge and Mt Pleasant Pleasant Valley and Red Bud churches announce weekly worship services Sunday School worship and evening activities. Rev D F Glovier preaches revival Monday through Friday with additional 4 H meeting and stewardship prayer services inviting the public.
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Winchester
A. B
O. Shirley
Mt. Pleasant
Pleasant Valley
Red Bud
C. E
D. F. Glovier
Hoover
Rev. Glovier
First Aid Instructors Class Starts May 24
Cecil C Grim Red Cross First Aid chairman announced a training course for instructors beginning May 24 at 8 p m in Handley High School. He cited lifesaving benefits of first aid and urged community members to attend the initial meeting.
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Cecil C. Grim
Red Cross
Handley High School
National Red Cross
Washington
Mr. Grim
Orming
Grim
Pulaski Ordnance Plant To Close
Pulaski Virginia May 21 Colonel L D Booth commander of New River ordnance plant announced the plant at Dublin will cease operation and go into standby on Tuesday May 25. Sufficient personnel will be retained for maintenance and protection of all properties. The personnel have done a fine job in production and the move is due to war necessities and course of events. It is not anticipated that employees will have difficulty finding work elsewhere as other plants have advised of needs for additional staff.
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Pulaski
L. D. Booth
New River Ordnance Plant
Dublin
Booth
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