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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
10
James M. Landis national director of the Office of Civilian Defense told reporters not to panic over bombing danger. He supported staying put and handling evacuations only if invasion or military necessity required, during his Pacific coast inspection tour.
Washington reports sea tigers aiding the United Nations air campaign by supplying vitamin A from the soup fin liver, a critical ingredient for aviators and civilians. West Coast shark fisheries expand into a multi million dollar business as suppliers race to fill demand driven by shortages from Norway and Germany.
Two soldiers in uniform ask Tulsa Chamber of Commerce to place an ad offering two young women with car and spending money to be escorted on a three day pass. They state intent to visit and have a good time, prompting a newspaper insertion request.
The war report notes the Kharkov battle ends without a decisive outcome. Red Army fortifications hold on a fortified Donets front as German claims of encirclement remain unsubstantiated.
Local notices list multiple rental offerings including a modern apartment on 411 N Loudoun St and rooms on 303 Fairmont Ave. An available June 20 large apartment is listed, along with a two room furnished unit on Main and a furnished apartment with sleeping rooms. Several houses and rentals with specific terms are described. Also offered are a 1934 Terraplane coach, a 1941 National Cash Register, and various furniture and musical items for sale.
Classified notice offers a Hotpoint electric range used two months for sale. Address 533 N Market for contact and pickup details. Also advertises roofing material discount with a 10 cent per roll rebate until May 30 from Southern States Winchester Service, Baker and partner.
Memorial Day observances honor past and present servicemen as U S War Savings Bonds and Stamps go on sale. Tomorrow the Palace and Capitol theatres join about 15,000 cinemas nationwide to launch a nationwide campaign targeting 80 million moviegoers. Stamps and Bonds will be on sale at all theatres day and night.
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