Graduation ceremonies held at Capon Bridge and Wardensville High
Two West Virginia high schools Capon Bridge and Wardensville held commencement exercises with 30 diplomas awarded at Capon Bridge to a graduating class of 30 including three in the ser. Eighteen seniors graduated at Wardensville. W. H. S. White of Shepherd College gave the address. Rev. C W McDowall Romney delivered the Capon Bridge sermon. Rev. Dr. Fred B Wayand spoke at Wardensville.
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West Virginia
Capon Bridge
Wardensville
Leslie D. Kline
Frederick County
W. H. S. White
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
C. W. McDowall
Romney
Fred B. Wayand
Kline
Ruth Moreland
Noreen Eaton
R. S
Out-of-Town Interest Fades at Hollingsworth Sale
People from distant states traveled to Winchester for the Hollingsworth sale that was suddenly called off after a court approved a $6,000 offer by an agent for all property advertised. Attendees reportedly came from Richmond Baltimore Washington and New Jersey.
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Winchester
Hollingsworth
Richmond
Baltimore
Washington
New Jersey
War Information Office funds critique and propaganda costs
A congressional committee debated funding for the Office of War Information and its propaganda program. It proposed 58 million plus 25 thousand dollars, an increase over current year funds, with cuts from budget estimates and notes Nazi propaganda expenditure. It stressed propaganda's role in wartime and domestic earmarks totaled 2.2 million.
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War Shipping Administration
Office of War Information
United Nations
OWI
Ration Calendar Updates for Meats Fats and More
The Associated Press outlines ration changes: red stamps A8 to T8 remain valid indefinitely with new June 3 halt on further red validations. Blue stamps A8 to Q8 stay valid indefinitely. next five-stamp series to begin June 1. Sugar stamps 30 and 31 allow five pounds. stamp 40 for five pounds for home canning through Feb 28, 1945. Shoes airplane stamps 1 and 2 indefinite. Gasoline coupons: 10 A in Northeast and Southeast three gallons to Aug 8. 11 A elsewhere three gallons to June 21. B2 B3 C2 C3 five gallons everywhere. Pue Oi and 1) coupons valid through Aug 30.
Corrigan Testifies as Navy Probe Links Firm Losses
Navy Cmdr John D Corrigan, waiving his right to refuse testimony, faces a congressional inquiry into losses by Osbourne and Wells Inc tied to his Navy ordnance duty. Committee counsel cites a federal grand jury convening in New York, while Mar vin J Wagner testifies the firm earned $319,371 from nine corporations under scrutiny.
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Washington
Navy
John D. Corrigan
Gan, Osbourne and Wells, Inc
Truman
D.-Mo
Corrigan
Department’s
Bureau of Ordnance
Hugh Fulton
Department of Justice
Fulton
Fedral Grand
New York
Corrizan
Marvin J. Wagner
Infant Greenwalt Dies in Winchester Hospital
Jane Greenwalt infant daughter of Harry and Arbutus Combs Greenwalt of Highland Avenue died at 7 p m yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital Private graveside services were held at Mt Hebron Cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock
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Jane Greenwalt
Harry and
Arbutus Combs Greenwalt
Highland Avenue
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mt. Hebron
Detroit Strike Spreads As UAW-CIO Shakes Local 490 Leaders
Parke Davis workers enter a third day of walkout while Chrysler local 490 faces discipline from the UAW CIO executive board. The board suspended president William Jenkins and 13 other officers and called for a new election, with Leo Lamotte placed in temporary charge. The dispute follows a broader 12 000 Chrysler war workers strike and pits union authority against the National War Labor Board in stalled negotiations.
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Parke- Davis & Company
Chrysler Corporation
CIO
United Auto Workers
Uaw-Cio
Chrysler
William Jenkins
Leo Lamotte
UAW
Corporation
Parke Davis
Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers
WLB
Davis
Chester Adamczyk
United Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers of America
Finland Holds Line as Russia-Germany War Shifts
The article notes Finland remains unreconciled to armistice terms while Russia strengthens ties with Bulgaria as Axis aid to Bulgaria affects Russia's Romania advance. Observers say Finland's stance complicates policy aims and risks widening the split with Bulgaria as the United States maintains limited friendly ties with Finland.
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Russia
Romania
Finland
Bulgaria
United States
Germany
Prominence for Churchill Speech in Soviet Press
Moscow reports that the Soviet press filled almost a whole page with Prime Minister Churchill’s review of foreign relations. The home radio carried the speech and Russians welcomed his idea of a world peace organization and his call for Poland gaining territory from Germany in exchange for eastern border adjustments with Russia.
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Moscow
Churchill
World Organization
Poland
Germany
Russia
Submarine destroys add to Japanese losses in Pacific
Washington May 25. American submarines again strike Japanese supply lines, sinking 15 more vessels including destroyer and transport. Total ships sunk or damaged by U S submarines reaches 724, with 573 sunk, 36 probably sunk, and 115 damaged. The tally includes three tankers and seven cargo ships, as submarines push through Pacific waters.
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Washington
Pacific
New Bay
Japan
Explosion at Pearl Harbor Kills and Injures Sailors
The Navy reported several small vessels loaded with ammunition exploded while unloading at Pearl Harbor on Sunday. There was loss of life and injuries, but names could not be released pending next of kin. A court of inquiry under Rear Admiral John F. Shafroth is investigating.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Navy
John F. Shafroth
Returning Hero From War Finds Stranger in Town
Vice Admiral Raymond A. Suruance returned from the central Pacific for his first home visit since the war began. He found his family away for dinner, having moved to Monrovia since the outbreak of hostilities, leaving the admiral a stranger in his own town.
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Monrovia
Calif
Raymond A. Suruance
Central Pacific
Different Technique In Prison Camps
Moscow reports that the International Review discusses German prisoners in the United States. It compares frontline coercion by the Red Army with American treatment, noting a German captive’s defiant response in America versus a guard’s gentler approach.
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Moscow
United States
The
International Review
Hitler Kaput
Hitler
America
Nazi Propaganda Arises Amid Shortages and Attacks
The article traces Nazi propaganda tactics, noting inflated claims of stockpiles and strict police handling of thefts like a backyard chicken and rabbit theft. It cites sensational reports from Hamburger Fremdenblad and claims of Allied suffering offset by reports of British and Allied losses and crumbling Nazi cities under air attack.
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Hamburger Fremdenbladett
England
Reich
Navy rockets sink German submarine in new strike
The Navy disclosed that Grumman Avengers using rocket projectiles located and attacked a German U boat on the surface. The aircraft reportedly destroyed the submarine with no damage to the planes as Lieutenants Leonard L. McFord and Willis D. Seeley received air medals for the action.
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Washington
Navy
United States Navy
Department
Leonard L. McFord
Baltimore
Willis D. Seeley
Huntington
Ind
McFord
High-Ups Gave Order To Seize Ward's Plant
Wayne C. Taylor testified that he requested troops to seize Montgomery Ward and Company’s Chicago plant only on orders from higher officials. He said the use of troops was cleared by telephone with Jesse Jones and Attorney General Biddle officials. Taylor said the plan aimed to establish government possession and that Avery refused to leave without being forced.
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Washington
Wayne C. Taylor
Commerce
Montgomery Ward and Company
Chicago
Taylor
House
Ugo Carusi
Biddle
Jesse Jones
Patterson
Sewell
Reto
Avery
Mr. Avery
Prosecutor Endorses Doctor's Slayer in Murder Trial
John W. Fihelly, First Assistant U S Attorney, testified Miller sought advice on marital trouble and was urged to discuss with Dr. John E. Lind before shooting him at a downtown intersection last February. Fihelly vouched for Miller's long standing reputation, stating he knew him about 25 years and that his conduct was generally peaceful. Murray led the government case and did not cross examine Fihelly.
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Washington
Robert I. Miler
U. S
John W. Fihelly
Miller
John E. Lind
Lind
Fidelly
Bob
Charles B.murray
Fihelly
U.S. Attorney's Office
Clarke County Blood Donor Clinic Set for Monday
The sixth Blood Donor Clinic in Clarke county will be held Monday at the Community Building in Berryville. Chairman Mrs. Clifton Price said the quota is 158 pints of blood, requiring at least 200 donors on the list.
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Clarke County
Berryville
Clifton Price
Fifth Army Unites for Unified Italian Push
Fifth Army merges for a unified offensive across the Italian front. Beachhead forces, established January 22, push toward Cisterna and the Appian Way, with gains of up to three miles on day one and a half. Allied air power targets German reinforcements as Canadian and British units press the line near Aquino and Cisterna.
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Cassino
Formia
Pontine
Cisterna
Clark
Mark W. Clark
Rome
Liri
Pontecorvo
Eighth Army
Piedimonte
Via Casilina
Aquino
Melfa
Anzio
Naples-Rome
Italy
Tiber
Appian Way
la Villa
11Th Army
Salerno
Terracina
Attendance at I O O F Meet Sets Record in Virginia
Roanoke Va May 25 The annual Grand Lodge of Virginia I O O F session ends after record attendance as the Rebekah Assembly installs new officers led by President Mrs Annie M Furlow of Norfolk. Others named include Mrs Cora Hodges Covington vice president and Mrs Leolaamy Fredericksburg warden with Grand Lodge officials installed at noon. Lynchburg chosen for 1945 session.
Clarke County War Bond Quota Sets $340000
Guy Shackleford, chairman of the Clarke County War Finance Committee, announced the Fifth War Loan Drive opening June 12 has a quota of $340,000 for Clarke County.
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Clarke
Guy Shackleford
Clarke County War Finance Committee
Industrial bonds drive gains steam with city wide events
Ed Molden and Paul Ayers tour industrial sites to recruit participation in the bond effort. Five firms vied in the last contest with Clearbrook Woolen Company selling 195 bonds and O Sullivan second with 930 bonds. The new drive targets 15 to 20 firms and opens June 14 with a Victory Pageant and coronation led by Dr. Francis P. Gaines. Stores close for the afternoon and a dance is planned. The Winchester exchange adds a chef swap and public buffet.
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Ed Molden
Paul Ayers
Clearbrook Woolen Company
O'Sullivan
Francis P. Gaines
State War Finance
Iity
Winchester
Mass
Battle Casualties Top 206200 In US Report
Washington reports 206,227 total American battle casualties through May 6, with 161,113 in the army and 45,114 in the navy. Army losses include 28,059 killed, 65,779 wounded, 35,496 missing, 31,779 prisoners. navy losses tally 19,546 dead, 12,089 wounded, 9,026 missing, 4,453 prisoners.
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Washington
Navy
Massive Allied Air Assaults Continue Across Europe
Allied air forces strike from the channel coast to the Balkans with about 7,000 bombers and fighters. RAF raids hit Antwerp and Aachen transport centers and an engine plant, while Berlin endures a third day of Mosquito attacks. Orly Melun and other Paris area airfields sustain damage.
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Britain
Italy
Channel
Balkans
Antwerp
Aachen
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Templehof
Schlesicher
Rechlen-Lars
Stabe
Paris
Melun
Orly
Creil
Poix
Negroes Seek Representation At Party Meet
At a state convention of the Progressive party in South Carolina delegates voted to push self regulation by the Democratic party to permit Negroes to vote in white primaries. The gathering heard speeches denouncing northern agitators and calling for civil rights, with leaders claiming thousands in roughly 300 precinct clubs and about 11 000 to 12 000 members across 38 counties.
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Ve Party
John HH. Cary
Testeta Specia
Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
J. M. Hinton
Columbia
Negro Citizens’ Committee of
South Carolina
John Long
Union
Long
South
Osceola E. McKaine
Sumter
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the Daily Quiz list ten questions and correct responses. The items cover topics from historical groups to places and figures including Chetniks True venomous rattlesnake Athena Miami Tribune U S Capitol Washington D C actor Ivan the Terrible John Adams Army.
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True
Athena
Miami
Pla
Local sports Are Featured In The Evening Star Daily
Evening Star Daily highlights local athletic action with scores and brief game notes. Team lineups, standout players, and upcoming schedule details are summarized for regional fans.
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Evening Star
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