Nebraska engineer proposes synthetic rubber plants from grain
A Nebraska engineer told a Senate subcommittee he could build five grain alcohol plants and produce synthetic rubber from corn and wheat at lower costs than eastern distilleries. He said 80 million bushels could yield 200 million gallons of alcohol, then butadiene for rubber, and claimed 6 to 8 months to full operation if allowed to proceed.
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Washington
Nebraska
George E. Johnson
Senate Agriculture
War Board
Chemical
United States Industrial Alcohol Company
Johnson
Hes
Kansas City
Omaha
Jones
Ruary
Winchester Tourism Hit by Gas Rationing
Winchester a longtime tourist hub faces sharp declines as gas and tire rationing reduce travel. Hotels, gift shops, and restaurants report downturns and marriage license issuances to out of state couples fall, with officials forecasting further decreases as neighboring states join rationing.
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Winchester Tourist Business
Hart
Winchester
Sugar ration limits threaten home canning efforts
The USDA announces tight sugar allotments for home canning. Only one pound per person per year may be used for jams jellies and fruit butters, and one pound per four quarts for finished canned fruit, prompting concern over preserving supplies amid rising living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
U.S.D.A
Winchester nursery rows for twenty five tots daily
A Winchester effort provides beds wash basins meals and learning materials for twenty five children daily in a nursery. A playground is hoped to be funded by a House and Garden Tour and Doll Show this Saturday to support Nur School and its teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Nur- School
Zaies
Notice on dining rooms and college graduation gift offer
Dining room of the Oeven ora 3 Wat restrictions but rooms rented to guests continue. Handley H S graduates urged to write for a free graduation gift and opportunity. See back page. Columbia College Hagerstown Md. May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley H. S
Columbia College
Hagerstown
News Analyst Predicts U S Air Offensive
Veterans observer and commentator Baukhage spoke to the Lions Club in Winchester and broadcast from a hotel. He discussed possible second front plans and a major air offensive against Germany, noting needs for moving factories and heavy equipment. He is a Washington correspondent for western weeklies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.enner
Winchester
Lions Club
The
Lions
London
Dowadays
Pittsburghs
Youngstowns
Germany
Baukhage
West
Chief Air Raid Warden Election Tonight
Local wardens meet at 8 o clock to elect a chief and an assistant chief to succeed Grover Cooper and E The meeting was called by Mary Lou of the wardens at the request of several members for the air raid precaution effort.
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Rouss Pire
Grover Cooper
Mary Lou
Ene A Ee
Final Handley High graduation events announced
The Class of 1942 commencement at Handley High includes a sermon June 7 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium by Rev. Arthur M. Field, alumnus and former valedictorian. The Handley A Cappella Choir will perform, followed by the Junior-Senior Prom weather permitting, then graduation on June 12 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Winchester Ministerial Association
8. L. Plickinger
Arthur M. Field
Field
Handley
University of
Union Theological Seminary
Second Presbyterian Church of
Petersburg
Winchester
Gwendolyn Haynes
Handley School
Byrd Didn’t Apply For the X Card And Registration Confusion
The article notes Senator Byrd did not apply for the X card and was given a B card by the local board. It states the writer believed registration should occur at the place of residence.
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Byrd
Army Air Corps Bulletin Teaches Sugar Shortage Realities
Sub district director Philip R. Fowle in Winchester and Frederick counties issues mimeographed bulletins through Charles Lillis. The informal notes note frequent sugar shortages and urge prudent use amid wartime constraints.
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Philip R. Fowle
U. S. Army Air Corps
Winchester
Frederick County
Charles Lillis
Sugar rationing limits for home canning announced
Under plans now in effect one pound of sugar per person can be obtained for home canning and preserving. The limit applies to home consumption canning through June 30 1942 per instructions from the Richmond OPA office. No guidance yet on one pound per four quarts of finished canned fruit quota.
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Richmond
OPA
Sugar shortage suspends fruit canning across local area
Local rationing office reports form R 315 for canning sugar not received and no processing permits issued. Experts warn much perishable fruit may rot as in the Pacific Coast when two thirds of strawberries spoiled. A research worker notes attempts to obtain substitutes fail and sugar shortages force watering and juice preservation. The plan allows one pound of sugar per person for jams and jellies, complicating home canning.
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O.P.A
Pacific Coast
OPA
Local Units To March May 30 Browning Speaker
Veterans groups and American Legion units plan a May 30 march with at least three trained units. Virginia Pro Co and others will participate. T. Russell Cather is named master of ceremonies for the event with selection and band details to follow.
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Browning
Acee
Maazeh
American Legion
Virginia Pro’ Co
T. Russell Cather
Hitler Allowed to Train in France Amid France Italy Moves
London reports outline a Axis strategy to threaten the French fleet or claim French territory with Italy pressing Nice and Corsica. Pierre Laval allegedly offered to negotiate Italian demands while allowing German seamen to train at French naval bases to study French warships. Oil drained from Toulon ships limits reach to Algeria. Berlin radio confirms Laval action.
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London
Italy
Nice
Corsica
Pie Laval
Germany
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Touloun
Algeria
Berlin
Laval
Large Crowd Attends First Session of Cooking School
More than 400 people filled Sarah Zane hall for the Winchester Evening Star cooking school led by Miss Mary Ann Kidd. The four day series opens at 2 PM with demonstrations on home management and cooking tips, and merchants are offering valuable prizes to home makers.
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Winchester Evening Star
Sarah Zane
Star
Mary Ann Kidd
Miss Kidd
James Lofton Wins Essay Contest Title
James Lofton of Stephens City High School is announced winner of the annual essay contest conducted by the Auxiliary. Judges list Miss Judith Gibson and Miss Lola Moore among the event participants with competing entries from Gore High School and Riggleman High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lofton
Stephens City High School
Judith Gibson
Lola Moore
Juanita Brill
Sydney Gore Gore High School
Gore
Riggleman
Mi ‘School
Ne Ie
Encirclement Of Reds Claimed In Kharkov Area
German high command said a battle of encirclement against Red Army forces south of Kharkov was in full swing. Soviet attempts to breakout eastward were repelled in bitter fighting as German air power pinned the enemy.
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Moscow
Red Army
Kharkov
Izyum-Barvenkova
Timoshenko
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
London
Viktor von Schwedler
Izyum
Contend Profits Not Exorbitant
Chicago May 26 The National Association of Manufacturers analyzed 1907 naval contracts to counter beliefs that war work yields exorbitant profits. They report net profits before taxes grew mainly from higher output lowering overhead, but taxes wages and materials cut margins.
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Chicago
National Association of Manufacturers
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Middletown Plans June 5 Commencement Exercises
Middletown High School sets commencement for Friday June 5 at the Methodist Church. Baccalaureate Sunday May 31 features Rev. Charles Curtis delivering the sermon and Rev. Charlies Walz giving the graduation address at 8 PM. Class participants include Anna Mary Thompson James Coffman Betty Lee Perry Willis Ethelene Henson and Leon.
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H. Denis Hoover
Middletown High School
Charles Curtis
Charlies P. Walz
United Brethren Church
Reliance
Anna Mary Thompson
James Coffman
Betty
Lee Perry
Willis
Ethelene Henson
Leon
War Mission Confers With British As To Invasion Plan
United States and British leaders held talks at a joint headquarters as plans for a major Allied invasion of Germany were discussed. The mission led by Lieut. Gen. Henry H. Arnold and Rear Admiral John H. Towers included Major-Generals Eisenhower and Clark. Officials predicted a massive air, land, and sea assault aimed at Hitler, with coordination across air forces and ground operations.
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London
United States
Germany
Ali Ae
R.af
Henry H. Arnold
John H. Towers
Army
Navy Air Forces
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mark W. Clark
Britain
Hitler
United
Ireland
Arnold
AEF
Boros
Atartig, Arma
RW Chiefs
Ieee Aeee
United States States
United Sections
Admiral Towers
Dwight. D. Eisenhower
Meeting for Men Interested in VOC Enlistment
The Volunteer Officer board announced a 7:30 p m meeting at City Hall Corporation Courtroom for men classified as 3 A seeking enlistment information. Four local 3 A members depart May 29 for Fort Meade Va for induction. Darrell Triplett and Walter H Bosserman Jr report June 26 for Office Candidate training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Volunteer Officer Board
City Hall Corporation
V. ©. C. School
Percy Hood
Albert Seal
Ralph Hardy
Harry — Oo
Fort Meer, Va
Darrell Triplett
Walter H. Bosserman, Jr
Officers To Meet At Harrisonburg
Officials announced a meeting in Harrisonburg to discuss local policing matters and community safety initiatives. The session aims to address concerns raised by residents and outline collaborative steps with law enforcement.
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Harrisonburg
Fragmentary Local Notice From Tiny Teletype
Readable fragments describe a porch window and terrae dial items with unclear references. The note mentions days and a Pineaiy term, but specifics are missing. Further context is not available from the legible text.
Hillyard’s Wall Paper Store Roof Repair Notice
Hillyard’s Wall Paper Store announces roof repair for leaks. Work begins soon at the shop location referenced in the notice.
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Hillyard’s
Wall Paper
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Henry C. Cassidy
Senty
Kalinin
Kharvok
Ukraine
Peyton Marshall
Corporation Court
Julian Baker
Stge
W&l
Elizabeth Sprouse
MR Winchester
U. S
H. R. Baukhage
Handley High
A. M. Field, Jr
France
Middletown
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