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War Readjustments Narrow Home Front During Wartime
The article outlines civilian sacrifices as U S involvement widens the war. It notes possible tax hikes, tire and gasoline shortages, canned fish freezes for military use, airline service cuts, and strict film production budgets as part of wartime mobilization including prop ammo upgrades for Civil War and Custer scenes.
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Congress
Washington
Armed Services
Two-headed U.S. Air Mission in London Sparks Call for Unified Command
Reprinted editorial notes the arrival of U S Army Air Corps General Henry H Arnold and Navy Rear Admiral John H Towers in London to discuss a large U S British air offensive against Germany. It argues for a single unified air command to lead bomber operations and avoid divided control.
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Henry H. Arnold
U. S. Army Air Corps
John H. Towers
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Germany
Luebeck
Rostock
Mannheim
United States
Great Britain
Goering
England
Luftwaffe
U. S
Army
Navy
Northern Ireland
Marine Air Force
Arnold
Admiral
Towers
Mexico's Entry Aids Gulf Submarine Hunt War Effort
Mexico joins World War II with a pledge to increase vigilance against Axis submarines in the Gulf, strengthening allied efforts to secure sea lanes and push back naval threats in the region.
Mexico Surges In Caribbean War Effort
The article argues Mexico can bolster Allied naval and coast patrol efforts in the Caribbean Gulf. It notes Mexico’s modest armed forces, vigilance against Axis subversives, and their potential to curb Axis submarine incursions amid mounting Allied losses.
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Caribbean Sea
America
Gulf
Americas
United States
Watches Pulled On Firemen Averted Tragedy
Two men taunted firefighters by timing their response to a large grocery store blaze in Los Angeles on May 30. A crowd gathered as bystanders delayed reporting the alarm, but the fire department arrived promptly and prevented a worse outcome.
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Los Angeles
Trade Union Speech Sparks Debate On Nationalization
A London Trades Union Convention speech by a female Scottish laborite advocates nationalizing mines factories and property, prompting critique that it echoes national socialism. The piece contrasts this with U S wartime production unity, warns against dismantling Congress, and urges focus on maintaining jobs and industry.
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Washington
London
British trend misrepresents security through government ownership
The speaker argues that shifting ownership to the state stifles initiative and rewards politicians. She contends socialism would bankrupt labor, noting current government ownership yields little profit and limited organizational progress in public utilities.
Planing Board Aide Resigns Planing Board Aide Resigns
R M Sanford announces resignation as assistant director of the Virginia State Planning Board effective July 1 to join Celanese Corporation of America engineering department. He came to the board in 1935 as a research assistant under Major Charles J Carrow and was later promoted to assistant executive and then assistant director.
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Richmond
R. M. Sanford
Virginia State Planning Board
Celanese Corporation of America
Narrows
Sanford
Georgia Tech
Planning Board
Charles J. Carrow
Afternoon News LATE NEWS from The STAR time zones
Late edition details the press time across cities. It notes 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin Rome and 11 P M in the Balkans. The item emphasizes timing for distant correspondents.
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Berlin
Rome
Balkans
Scrap Iron From Pontiac Found By Soldier In Australia
A South Dakota soldier in Australia recovered the engine of a 1929 Pontiac from the back of a jeep after a Japanese air raid. Curtis Ewing, former state highway patrolman, reported the find and joked that his father Ray Ewing should have kept the wreck instead of selling scrap to the Japs.
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South Dakota
Australia
Curtis Ewing
Ray Ewing
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Fire mars opening at Indianapolis Speedway
A fire disrupts the opening of the Indianapolis Speedway race as a long string of garages burn. In Crete, British forces face a major German air and sea assault with hundreds of troops involved. Experts forecast a 25 percent drop in the Frederick and Clarke county apple crops this year.
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Frederick
Clarke Counties
German Warship Fires on Spanish Port Amid Tensions
International tension rises as a German warship fires on a Spanish government port. The largest steel strike in two decades worsens prospects for peace. William P. Harris, 15, Stephens City High graduate, earns a business college scholarship.
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William P. Harris
Stephens City High
Business College
County search for Mrs. Orndorff as husband jailed for murder
Authorities pursue a missing Mrs. Kermit Orndorff as her husband remains jailed on murder charges. In other news Red Tape, entry from Clifton Stables, wins hunter championship at Carter Hall Horse Show. Henrietta Cornwell earns a degree with Farmville State Teachers College graduating class.
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Red
Clifton Stables
Allen
Carter Hall
Millwood
Henrietta Cornwell
Farmville State Teachers College
Lincoln Memorial memorialized along Potomac on Memorial Day
A memorial to Lincoln along the Potomac in Washington is dedicated on Memorial Day. Mrs. Henry McVicar returns here after five months in Mexico. Col. Bryan Conrad and Capt. Guy Manning prepare the S. V. A. and Handley military companies for their annual drill.
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Banks of the Potomac
Washington
Henry McVicar
Mexico
Col
Bryan Conrad
Guy Manning
S. V. A. and
Handley
Winchester and Frederick men urged to join armed forces now
The piece urges young men in Winchester and Frederick County to enlist in the army or navy rather than risk being drafted. It notes private pay rising from 15 to 30 dollars a month. The Baltimore Sun commends Winchester for over subscribing its Liberty Bond quota.
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Frederick County
Army
Navy
Uncle Sam
Baltimore Sun
Gratchen Wins Mayoral Race Over Barton
W. C. Gratchen defeats R. T. Barton in the mayoralty contest as the Republican candidate. T. J. Russell, a Confederate veteran wounded at Brandy Station, dies at his Berryville area home.
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R. T. Barton
T. J. Russell
Brandy Station
Berryville
Home Agent Program Schedule Early June
The Armel 4-H Club meets Monday at 2 at the school on putting in a zipper. Evendale Home Demonstration Club gathers Tuesday at 10:30 at Mrs. Solenberger’s home to discuss remodeling a dress and cutting and fitting a garment with an all day lunch. Wednesday features Gore Mrs Walter Larrick at 2 on preserving fruits and vegetables and canning with less sugar. Thursday includes Highview 4-H Club picnic at Mrs Koenig’s home at 10:30 and Shawnee Home Demonstration Club at Opequon Chapel at 2 on preserving fruits and vegetables and canning with less. Friday ends with Woodstock camp meeting at 8 p m to discuss camping.
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Evendale Home
B. F. Solenberger
Gore Home
Walter Larrick
Highview 4-H
Koenig
Opequon Chapel
Woodstock
Star Quiz Answers on Page 2
Quiz prompts on naval commander in European waters and shared traits of wartime pilots. Questions cover executive orders liquidation terms, Washington birth date, eight months babies, ANPA initials, stock exchange regulation, Colorado River dam, oldest parliamentary assembly, and Cerberus in Greek myth.
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Boyd Wagner
Jesus A. Villamor
Colin Kelly
George Washington
ANPA
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Great
Colorado River
England
Iceland
Norway
Cerberus
Common Error Guidance on Pronoun Clarity
The passage discusses avoiding unclear pronoun use and suggests replacing vague references with explicit naming. It emphasizes clear attribution in revised sentences to prevent ambiguity about who is being addressed or referred to.
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Military ranks and wartime questions compiled quiz
A quiz item set covers which branch uses the rank of Sergeant Major, the American Flying Services Foundation for WWI youth training, the actor Henry Rowland as a Nazi flyer in Captains of the Clouds, why auto finishes chalk and dull, wartime import figures for 1941, safe limestone cleaning methods, pronunciation of Coele Syria, Jefferson's role in Lewis and Clark, and how edge design on the quarter aids detect shaving.
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Henry Rowland
Help the Boys Keep In Touch With Training
A call to focus on ongoing workouts and communication as athletes stay connected with the STAR to maintain training momentum. Coaches urge consistent practice, drills, and feedback to sustain progress and team cohesion.
Refugees Plan Escape With Dancing Party to Reach Australia
In Melbourne on May 30 refugees from New Guinea staged a three night dance to create a landing field. About 70 refugees reached Australia by plane after trekking 530 miles through wild terrain to a departure point. Father Culver, a priest with flying experience, salvaged an old aircraft and piloted the rescue plane before it crashed on a failed attempt to reach Australia.
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Melbourne
New Guinea
Australia
Fin
Culver
Refugees Escape via Australia Voyage and Tribal Help
A group fled across the terrain aided by a native canoe journey toward Australia. After a month’s delay a rescue plane finally landed but could not take off. Explorer Leahy urged a ceremonial dance, helping stamp a landing field. Miss Joyce Jones tended their blistered feet during the 530 mile hike.
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Australia
Leahy
Joyce Jones
Non-Agricultural Employment Rises in April
Washington May 30. Secretary of Labor Perkins reports non agricultural employment rose 381000 from mid March to mid April totaling 40773000. All major groups except wholesale and retail trade show gains over April last year with overall year over year increase of 2545 thousand.
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Washington
Perkins
Radio Plea on War Time Use Provokes Mixed Reactions
A reader defends radio playlets as soothing and harmless while discussing concerns raised by The American Sociological Review about wartime broadcasts. The note includes patient reflections on drifting into relaxation, questions about medical fatigue, and brief medical Q and A on topics like coronary thrombosis and intermittent claudication.
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