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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1944
Page
6
The notes highlight Dudley Digges a key actor from Washington D C in Ah Wilderness showcasing Harkness s influence on the production and its period mood within the theater scene.
In a May 23 dispatch from Washington James D White outlines Sweden's tough balancing act as a neutral nation boxed in by Nazi forces. Despite strong pro Allied sentiment, geography and bomb threats push Sweden to uphold strict neutrality while continuing limited trade with both sides. The article notes ball bearing shipments to Germany and Allied pressure to curb them, with Swedish policy framed by protecting territory and maintaining economic leverage.
The text notes escalating pressure as Allied forces press to tighten control, impacting Hitler’s military strength. It references intensified operations shaping air and ground campaigns and foreshadowing strategic outcomes.
Brucetown area residents share travels visits and family connections. Mrs. Herbert Fishel returns from Boston after two weeks with Mrs. Harry Sizer, and they recently wintered in Sarasota. Russell Swimley arrives from Aberdeen for a ten day furlough with his family. Various locals including Minnie Nauls Berryville Mary Unger Purcellville and the Hensell and Shirkey families visit relatives and friends in Woodstock Winchester Grimes and nearby towns.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at 0.80 inch. May to date 4.57 inches. Year to date 17.40 inches. Average annual rainfall over 31 years 35.95 inches. Monthly averages (1913-1943) list January 2.51, February 1.95, March 2.92, April 3.18, May 3.60, June 3.83, July 3.60, August 3.74, September 2.31, October 3.45, November 2.46, December 2.43 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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