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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1945
Page
2
Daniel De Luce reports in Coblenz on the nonfraternization issue faced by American forces in Germany. Officers and soldiers weigh discipline against human ties as occupation endures, amid reminders of past wars and a new generation of Germans.
Ration calendar details for Book 4 red stamps Y5 Z5 A2 through D2 valid to June 2. E2 to J2 valid to June 30. K2 to P2 valid to July 31. Q2 to U2 valid to Aug. 31. Processed foods blue stamps H2 to M2 valid to June 2. N2 to $2 valid to June 30. T2 to X2 valid to July 31. Y2 Z2 and A1 to C1 valid to Aug. 31. Sugar stamps 35 value five pounds via June 2, 36 via Aug. 31. Shoes airplane stamps 1 2 3 valid indefinitely. Gasoline 15 A coupons four gallons to June 21. Other stamps as noted through Aug. 31.
Berryville joins 22 Virginia localities with six years without traffic fatalities. Major J. R. Nunn says Honor Rolls recognize towns with no fatalities for two or more years. Winchester, Strasburg, and Woodstock also appear on the list for multiple years.
The Northern Virginia Power Company Employees Association held a 1945 1946 officer election. Richard E Cunningham of Winchester was named President with Roland F Bean of Front Royal as Vice President. Isobel Kern of Charles Town became Secretary and Richard E Bush of Winchester was elected Treasurer. Roy Harper, the outgoing president, chaired the meeting held in Cameron Street offices with Strasburg District employees running the program and refreshments served.
Mindanao reports describe the 24th Infantry Division seizing Susa airfield north of Davao while others fall as Japanese resistance stiffens. Australian Dutch units on Tarakan close to the north coast and claim over 800 Japanese dead in efforts to block Wewak. Philippine air and sea targets hit Formosa and other sites across China coast and Pacific regions.
Washington May 22 The American First Army numbering about 150 000 men will move from Europe to the Pacific theater under Gen Courtney Hodges The War Department says fighter units and veterans will spearhead the cross theater transfer, maintaining a vigorous assault against Japan similar to its European record.
A mother and three children died in a four room frame dwelling fire on Limestone road near Queen Point Cemetery in Keyser. The husband Clinton Boyce survived with burns as volunteer firefighters battled 2 am flames. cause under investigation.
Hershey said local boards have full authority to determine what counts as national health safety or interest. The War Manpower Commission list remains a guide but boards are not restricted by it. Drafts from July will include new 18 year olds and large shares of 19 to 25 year olds and 26 plus men.
The Evening Star Daily spotlights local sports with brief game results and standout performances from area teams. Key figures include local athletes earning top marks and coaches delivering postgame insights at several community venues.
Mystery Shopper Miss Helen Massey visiting 18 Winchester outlets observed 24 salespersons. Only 3 asked about War Stamps or Bonds and awarded $1 in War Stamps to each request. Clerks rewarded included Thelma Teets Cecilia Rivers and Christine Fansler.
Richmond report says Internal Revenue agents seized two safety boxes in banks tied to John D. Chanler John Gray Hawkins and Ollie I. Gromus convicted in December on conspiracy charges over gasoline rationing irregularities. Liens exceeding 245000 dollars tax owed. Properties may be auctioned after seizure with potential refunds if protests lower assessed value.
News from liberated prisoners of war has been coming into the city at a good rate since the news of V E Day. Two men report freedom and imminent homecoming, including Sst. Albert M. Seal missing since January and now awaiting return from Stalag XIII-C Hammelburg Germany while Sgt. Marshal Feltner, liberated from Stalag 7-A, expects to be home in weeks.
Berryville handed the Ash Hollow Sluggers their second defeat of the season Sunday 7-6. The Sluggers tied it in the top of the ninth with two runs before Berryville answered in their half to clinch the game. Milleson pitched the final inning to earn the win.
An advertisement urges readers to stop itching with Calpinal? poison ivy oak eczema and athlete's foot treatment available at Rhodes Drug Store.
Washington reports long range Japanese balloons have attacked the western North American region over several months. Some landed or dropped explosives in isolated locales but caused no property damage. Public safety campaigns urged caution for unexploded devices, especially as warm weather returns.
The War Labor Board referred the Chicago truck strike to William H. Davis for possible sanctions against about 6,500 idle drivers. Sanctions could include removal of draft deferments and may lead to seizure of 1,200 Chicago trucking firms tied to major associations. The five day dispute began after the board denied overtime and the union rejected a settlement.
Mrs. E. L. Molden, bond chair of Winchester Beta Sigma Phi, announced a June 5 drawing awarding cartons of cigarettes to buyers of War Bonds through the sorority. Bonds purchased and credited to Beta Sigma Phi until 9:30 p.m. June 5 earn chances, with a $50 bond yielding two chances. pledges may be handed to any member.
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Mary Frances Smithark widow of Newton Clark at Mt. Jackson Methodist Church by Rev. J F Early. Graveside rites followed at Evergreen Cemetery Roanoke by Rev. R L Tapley. She moved from Bruce town to Mt Jackson five and a half years ago with son Rev C J Clark and is survived by three sons, a grandson in the south Pacific and three granddaughters.
A Pittsburgh packing plant will close indefinitely Saturday and another will cut to part time due to a meat shortage. The AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters union says the reduced slaughter has led to 50 butcher layoffs across a large chain of markets.
The House Food Committee urged a single administrator to coordinate sugar controls amid a projected million ton drop from last year and possible stockpile depletion by 1946. Potential sugar coordinators named include Earl Wilson and Joshua Bernhart as wartime ef forts reshape allocations for liberated lands. The panel warned housewives will grasp the impact only when five pounds per person for four months is seen.
Richard Bailey 26 a shipyard worker awaiting trial for the February death of 2 year old Betty Lou Frazier was found hanged in his Glynn county jail cell. Sheriff Owens said a blanket tied to the cell window formed the noose. State patrol Major Williams said Bailey, formerly of Pineville West Virginia, confessed to killing the child by smothering and pressed her nose against his arm.
Rear Admiral Lynde D. McCormick of Berryville Virginia has been awarded a letter of commendation for outstanding service as assistant chief of naval operations for logistics plans dating from January 10 1945. He had previously received the legion of merit.
Baltimore May 22 Coast guard crews scanned a broad Chesapeake area for the bodies of Randolph Dashiell 21 of Richmond and Jane Hoffman 19 of Baltimore thought drowned when their small sailing skiff overturned in a Friday night windstorm. The skiff was found six miles from Love Point, after a violent gale.
The page lists quiz answers including Megellan, Prentice Cooper of Tennessee, London, Alaska, Twenty One, Egg shaped, Henry M. Stanley, Franklin D. Roosevelt, quote When our cause it is just, and Japanese military sage.
In San Francisco a Japanese official urged arrest of anyone spreading peace agitation as war unity tightens. Procurator General Namisaki Nakano warned of penalties for speeches that undermine national unity. Tokyo broadcasts also warned against distributing American leaflets and announced a wartime education act mobilizing 20 million students.
Allied forces announce the release of selected German prisoners to civilian life in occupied Germany. Groups include agricultural workers coal miners transport workers and other key personnel needed for farm production and essential industries. General Eisenhower authorized the discharges and disarmament of Volkssturm personnel and certain women prisoners.
Orrick Cemetery crews are asked to weed and clear growth on Monday May 28 starting at 8 o clock. Volunteers receive pay for the day and a free dinner at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Lecture Room. Bring sickles scythes rakes and pitch forks. Call 6302 for details. If rain delays the effort shifts to Tuesday May 29.
The report converts war aid totals to Jan 1 1945 and notes 4656315000,000. It says 3.352247000 originated from the United Kingdom and cites Britain receiving 30,000 emergency houses from two thirds of one percent of U S lumber in 1945. It also states Canada sent Britain one third of meat, lend-lease cigarette shipments near 114 percent, and British exports declined while U S trade stayed near prewar levels.
Sgt. Monroe Gretske of New York City and Belle Meade Virginia, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gretske, earned the Air Medal with the 8th Air Force crew for extraordinary operations on a secret mission to Sweden. He completed 20 missions over major fronts in France, Germany and Austria. His father runs a war plant producing industrial alcohol and Belle Meade Farms in Fauquier County Virginia.
U S Marines report heavy fighting on Okinawa with Maj Gen Lemuel Shepherds Sixth Division repelling a major Japanese counterattack near Naha while the 96th Infantry under Maj Gen James Bradley presses toward Yonabaru. Air and ship actions: Japanese planes damage five ships, twenty six shot down.
Democratic leaders tout 242 to 189 House edge as the GOP faces a tariff bill. Martin of Massachusetts cautions that Senate action will reshape policy with proposed cuts up to 50 percent from January 1 levels and a three year extension of the reciprocal trade act.
Small nations press the five permanent members United States Russia Britain France and China to explain how the Yalta voting formula would apply to future peace keeping actions. They demand definitions on veto rights and limits to blocking peaceful efforts to address threatening state-to-state situations.
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