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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

12

War News Notes Air Power and Near East Strategy

A broad discussion on Crete as a new phase of modern warfare with emphasis on air power’s decisive role in the near east. The article links Allied responses in Libya and Syria to broadened air campaigns and strategic positioning around Egypt, the Suez Canal, and Cyprus amid the Crete conflict. It also includes a legal notice excerpt from Frederick County Virginia regarding the Gough case and a commissioner's forthcoming inquiry.

Crete Near East Hitler Germany Royal ‘Airforce African Libya Africa Wavell Alexandria Suez Canal Syria Britain Iraq Peroen Egypt Turkey Palestine Cyprus

More Dates For Defense Cited As Current Need

Norfolk May 23 Arthur Jones from the federal security agency urges more dates for defense in the service recreation program at a Mental Hygiene Society of Virginia meeting. He cites a case of a girl refusing a date to a serviceman over his uniform and says companionship with service members boosts respect for the uniform and country. Other speakers: John A. Mapp. A Clair Sager discusses probation and vocational guidance.

Norfolk Arthur Jones Hampton Roads Defense Council Federal Security Agency Mental Hygiene Society of Virginia Jones Army Navy John A. Mapp Richmond A. Clair Sager Mapp Sager Motion Picures

Helds Guilty In Slaying Case

Wilmer Whit ed a former Scott county deputy sheriff was found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Pete Hamilton during a moonshine raid near the Wise Scott county line. The jury fixed his punishment at 12 years in prison. defense motions for retrial were set for May 1 before Judge George Morton.

Wise Wise County Wilmer Whited Scott County Pete Hamilton Wise-Scott County Cecil Quillen, Jr Gate City George Morton Whited Hamilton State Supreme Court

Across 1 Scent 5 Not sleeping 10 Southern statesma

Word puzzle clue set with numbered hints across the grid covering odors wakefulness regions engines headgear and more. Includes entries for humidity and measurement related terms as well as pronouns and beverages.

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