Maas Accused Of Rendering Aid To U S Foes
Washington November 3 Accusing Representative Maas of reading aid and comfort to the enemy in a speech broadcast last night Representative Vincent called for a congressional investigation of the serious charges Maas says the navy distorted facts and praised the Japanese navy Maas a Marine Corps colonel in the Pacific says official reports of defeats were twisted Martin urges action by Congress to form a joint House Senate committee Roosevelt says he did not hear the speech Maas is ranking minority member of the House Naval Committee
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Washington
Maas
R.-Minn
Vincent
D.-Ky
Germany
Japan
Soa
D.ga
Naval Affairs Committee
Kentuckian
Berlin
Tokyo
Martin
Massetts
Beenes
Congress
Marine
Pacific
Mass
House
Senate
Roosevelt
House Naval Committee
VPF Inspection Scheduled For Tonight
W. A. Baker commander of Company 115 VPF announced a 7 30 pm inspection. Members are asked to come promptly in blue uniforms.
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W. A. Baker
Silk Salvage Campaign Mobilizes Hosiery Donations
MA Winchester urges women to donate worn hosiery starting Monday next week to help the army. Merchants will host depositories for clean silk nylon or blends to be made into powder bags and parachutes. Campaign boxes appear by Saturday for early participation to aid the war effort.
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Nole Sam
Rescue of Rickenbacker crewman renews hope for ace
Washington reports Capt. William T. Cherry Jr. was rescued in good but weak condition by Navy Reserve forces after the World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker went missing October 21 over the South Pacific. The War Department says another overhaul search is underway south of Honolulu for Rickenbacker.
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Washington
Eddie Rickenbacker
Pacific
War Department
Hawaiian
Stimson
Rickenbacker
William T. Cherry, Jr
Abilene
Tex
Department
Navy Reserve
Honolulu
Rickenenbacker
South Pacific
Army Air Forces
War Stimson
Henry H. Arnold
Air Force
Cherry
Coral Sea
Midway
Knox
Alfred B. Tucker
No. 23
South Stewart Street
Winchester
Meeting Tonight On OCD Equipment for Winchester Volunteers
Tonight at 7 30 in the City Hall Council Chamber Mayor Anderson seeks council authorization over a 5000 bond as the OCD plans to furnish equipment to Civilian Defense volunteers in Winchester. Officials say federal reps indicated equipment would be loaned for air raid work and possibly remain after the war.
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Winchester
Council Chamber
Anderson
Council
Office of Civilian Defense
Washington
OCD
Reble
Thening
Civilian Defense Movement
Representaives
Clearbrook To Install Pastor At Sunday Services
The Rev. J. Allen Messner will be formally installed as pastor of the Clearbrook Presbyterian Church during morning services at 9 45. The installation commission includes Rev. John Rogers who will preside and deliver the sermon, Rev. W A Wilkerson who will deliver the charge, and Rev. J A McMurray who will charge the pastor. Messner joined Winchester Presbytery in June and accepted the Clearbrook call in September after serving at Maryville Tennessee.
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J. Allen Messner
Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
John Rogers
W. A. Wilkerson
J. A. McMurray
Richmond Pastor Named as Hopkins Successor
The Rev Reginald Vander ist chosen to lead Vanderberry Church after Rev Gar land Evans Hopkins joins the U S Army chaplaincy. Dr R O Bryant district superintendent announced the appointment, noting Vanderberry’s Virginia reputation and Randolph Macon College education. He previously led St Andrews Methodist in Salisbury Maryland and was active in youth work within the Virginia State Conference.
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Reginald W. Vanderist
Garland Evans Hopkins
United States Army
R. O. Bryant
W.W. Peele
Vanderberry
Ree V. R.M. C
Virginia
South
Randolph-Macon College
Tau Kappa Alpha E
St Andrews Methodist Church
Salisbury
No Gasoline If You Have More Than Five Tires After Nov. 22
Government guidance explains tire rationing plans. Idle tires definition and which tires must be sold are outlined. ceilings set by government, with redistribution through dealers. Answers cover serial numbers, who must turn in tires, and how recaps or tires may be allocated later.
Odd Fellows to unfurl a service flag on Monday
Madison Lodge I O O F will unfurl a service flag at 8 p m during the regular meeting in honor of members serving in the U S armed forces. The seven names shown include H F Byrd Jr Taylor Barr Richard K Eddy H B McCormac Wilbur Kern Wilbur H Inskip and Wilbur Wiseman Earl Bailey county Commissioner of Revenue will speak Thelma and Bobby Edwards provide music This is not an open meeting but families of the honored men are invited.
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Madison Lodge
Armed Services of the United States
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Taylor Barr
Richard K. Eddy
H. B. McCormac
Wilbur Kern
Wilbur’ H. Inskip
Wilbur Wiseman
Earl Bailey
Thelma
Bobby Edwards
Winchester Selectees Scramble for Shortened furlough
A group of six colored selectees ordered to report for induction on November 24 will be among the first local men to have their post induction furlough reduced from fourteen to seven days. City board chairman Peyton Marshall says all selectees reporting from that date will receive only seven days to settle personal and business affairs after entering service.
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Winchester Selective Board
Peyton Marshall
Winchester
Charlottesville
Rivers Clear at Riverton Branches
North Branch clear and the South Branch clear, reporting water conditions at Riverton.
Spanish Policy Shifts Toward Neutral Stance Amid War News
New York dispatch reports Spain’s foreign policy moving toward strict neutrality after recent Allied gains in the Mediterranean. Generalissimo Franco appears to abandon pro Axis leanings, with Vichy holdings fading and Balearic Islands gaining strategic importance as Gibraltar and Allied forces tighten the region.
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New York
Adolf Hitler
Mediterranean
Francisco Fraco
Vichy France
Vichy North Africa
Spain
Gibraltar
French North Africa
Balearic Islands
Iberian Peninsula
Portugal
Franco
Hitler
White House Idea Sets Hens to Lay Eggs Joke at Roosevelt Press
President Roosevelt humorously addressed the press about a lack of news and joked that several hens were setting but had not laid eggs. Reporters asked if a setting hen lays eggs and if a hen sat on a food car linked to national food action. Mrs May covered the moment with a smile as Roosevelt quipped Why May.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Elizabeth May
Mr. Roosevelt
Hitler ousts Kesselring over North Africa warning
Moscow radio reports Hitler dismissed Marshal Albert Kesselring for failure to warn the German high command about the Am ang British offensive in Africa. Allied HQ says many members of the German armistice commission in North Africa have been captured by U S forces, with some unknown statuses.
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London
Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Albert Kesselring
Mediterranean
Africa
North Africa
Agadir
Morocco
Alamein
Rabat Radio Reports Axis Ships Evacuate Bengali Port
Reuters records a Rabat radio broadcast stating Axis ships have left Bengali, likely after evacuation of the port.
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London
Reuters
Rabat
German- French Allied Council in Algiers Announces Nogues Alliance
The German controlled Vichy radio reports General Auguste Nogues, former Morocco commissioner general, has joined Admiral Jean Darlan in Allied councils in Algiers under AEF occupation.
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London
Vichy Radio
Auguste Nogues
Morocco
Jean Darlan
Algier
German High Command Claims Allied Losses Off North Africa
Berlin reports sinking of a British cruiser a destroyer and five transports plus damage to 18 more Allied ships by U boats and planes off North Africa. No Allied confirmation yet.
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Berlin
North Africa
Byrd Calls for 48-Hour War-Industry Week
Sen. Byrd of Virginia urged suspending the 40 hour week to speed Allied supplies. He argued American labor resources are underused and that extending work to 48 hours could shorten the war, noting war industries average about 42 hours.
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Washington
Byrd
D.-Va
Ican
North Africa
Grade Crossing Mishap Involves B and O Yard Engines
Two men from The Plains Virginia were injured when their Model A Ford was pushed along the tracks by two freight cars yoked to a B and O yard engine at Millwood avenue crossing. Witnesses say the warning signal worked and others stopped before impact.
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Millwood Avenue
C. C. Heringdon
B. Anderson
Plains
Memorial Hospital
Allied Success Enthases Reds in Moscow War Coverage
Moscow papers dedicate extensive space to Allied war efforts in Africa. They publish Roosevelt's Washington press conference remarks alongside Churchill's Commons address. Churchill's report provides the Soviet public with full details of the British Eighth Army gains. Africa operations are covered in depth.
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Moscow
Africa
Roosevelt
Washington
Churchill
House of Commons
Eighth Army
First Snow Heralds Incoming Cold Wave Tonight
Snow fell shortly before 3 o'clock with small wind driven flakes. Most onlookers were pleased as the precipitation quickly melted, despite the approaching cold front expected to arrive tonight.
Foes May Quit Tunisia As Tobruk Captured
British desert armies crossed Tobruk 80 miles inside Libya after a 305 mile advance from El Alamein, sweeping toward Tunisia. Reports say Axis may quit Tunisia while Gen Nogues transfers power to Admiral Darlan.
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North Africa
Tobruk
Libya
Tunisia
el Alamein
West Africa
Britain
Bardia
Halfaya
Kerosene Registration Set for County Week
C P McVicar chair of the Winchester and Frederick County Rationing Board announced next week’s kerosene registration for domestic users in the county. Registration runs Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM in all county schools. No city registration date was announced.
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C. P. McVicar
Winchester and Frederick County
Farmers Rally Moved to Baptist Church in Frederick County
The farmers rally scheduled for Wednesday November 18 shifts from the armory to the First Baptist Church due to facility constraints. About 150 to 250 attendees are expected for the first day program in Frederick County.
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First Baptist Church
Frederick County
Friday Night Prize Event at Rouss Fire Hall
A Friday night event at Rouss Fire Hall offers $350 in prizes starting at 8 30 p m. The notice lists the date code 9 17 thur fri 1p tf and invites participants to join for the prize pool.
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Rouss
Antique Auction at Main and Piccadilly Winchester
An antique auction is listed for November 1 at 9 30 a m near Main and Piccadilly in Winchester. Miles B. fc is associated with the listing.
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Main and
Piccadilly
Winchester
Miles B. Fc
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