Southern Senators Resist Fourth Poll Tax Vote Tactics
A group of southern senators used every parliamentary tactic to block the fourth attempt to tie the anti poll tax bill to a vote in the Senate. They demanded full journal readings and offered amendments while two Mississippi Democrats joined the defense. Senator Murray urged swift enactment, accusing a small bloc of obstructing democracy in the national crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wallace
Russell
D.-Ga
Connally
D.-Tex
Mississippi
Bilbo
and Doxey
Murray
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Winchester Red Cross Calls for Blood Plasma Donations
A Winchester report notes blood plasma advances for field surgery and medicine. The Red Cross seeks two and a half million pints by July 1 1943 to transform into plasma powder for overseas use. Donors face slight inconvenience with no ill effects, a local call for volunteers.
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Niles
Winchester
The
Red Gross
First Lady Returns From England War Trip
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Washington from a wartime visit to England. She met with President Roosevelt after returning from October 21 departure and was hosted by King George and Queen Elizabeth. A press conference was planned for 11 a.m. Eastern War Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Enland
New York
England
King George
Queen Elizabeth
White House
Allied dispatch notes Rommel meetings with Nazi leaders
A Reuters report datelined At the German Frontier from Munich says Field Marshal Erwin Rommel held conferences with Adolf Hitler and Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler among other high Nazi leaders. The discussions were expected to influence the Axis general staff composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rieuters
Erwin Rommel
Adolf der
Gestapo
Heinrich Himgaler
Munich
Axis
Westminster Abbey Seized for United States Forces
London reports that Westminster Abbey will be handed over to United States forces. The notice appears in dispatches dated November 17, with plans outlining the transition of control to Allied military presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster Abbey
United States
Army approves Rose Bowl for New Year
Pasadena officials announce Army consent to the Rose Bowl football game on New Year's Day. Col. H. E. Beal of the Western Defense Command informed the Tournament of Roses executive committee that there was no objection to the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Army
H. E. Beal
Western Defense Command
Germans Driven Back in Tunisia Recon Clash
London dispatch reports Algiers radio saying German forces were driven back in the first clash between Allied and Axis reconnaissance units in Tunisia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Algiers
Tunisia
More Japs In Burma Increase Forces Reported
An army spokesman said Japan has added one division to its Burma forces, bringing total strength to six and potentially about 90,000 troops. The report notes intensified Japanese buildup in the Burma theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Navy officers killed in Solomon Islands battle reported
Washington reports Rear Admiral Scott in command of a naval unit during the engagement on November 13 and Captain Young, Medal of Honor recipient at Pearl Harbor, as commander of Read Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan's flagship. The Navy announced Callaghan's death yesterday along with a major victory over the Japanese armada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Solomon Islands
Scott Me
Captain Young
Ign
Pearl Harboree
Read
Daniel J. Callaghan
Callaghan
Navy
Smiles When His Doom Is Sealed
In White Plains on November 17, 17 year old Georges Luallin and Edward Haight confessed to killings of two little sisters. The youths faced murder charges as their sentencing continued, with the court proceeding to seal their fates.
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White Plains
Georite cLuallin
Lina ‘Edward Haight
Pebras
18 and 19 Year Olds Count in Winchester and Frederick
A total of 379 youths aged 18 and 19 in Winchester and Frederick County is disclosed by Selective Service boards. Questionnaires go out promptly with many likely to be inducted in early 1943. 221 registered with the county board and 158 with the city.
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Winchester
Frederick County
County Board
Virginia
Australia Hails U S Victory in Pacific War
Australia feels relief after the U S naval win in the Solomon Islands. Makin warns it is only the first round and Australians must remain vigilant. Melbourne Prime Minister Curtin thanks the United States for its forces in the war theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Islands
Australia
Pacific
Makin
Japan
Melbourne
John Curtin
United States
Priests Accused of Espionage in Rumanian Movement
Detroit details indictment accuse two Romanian Orthodox priests Father Stephan Opreanu of Detroit and another leader in North America of the Free Romania movement of seeking entry to the United States. Moraru allegedly paid $13,000 to advance the movement after visiting former King Carol in Mexico.
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Detroit
United States
Morary
Dearborn
Mich
North America
Stephan Opreanu
Opreanu
George Zamfir
Moraru
Louis M. Hopping
Carol of
Rumania
Mexico
Coal Miners Say U. S. Stalling
United Mine Workers accuse the government of delaying a six day work week in coal, citing overtime costs at time and a half. Operators seek a higher ceiling price to cover the increased wages but have not secured it.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Thanksgiving notice from C M Rosen and Son
Notice states the firm will be unable to dress and deliver turkeys for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Rosen & Son
Knox Warns Against Too Much Victory Cheering
Secretary of the Navy says the U S clearly won round two in the Solomon Islands yet warns victory must be tempered He notes naval supremacy around Guadalcanal but calls the triumph not decisive while losses will hurt the Japanese fleet and values attrition over time with American resources leading in the long run
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John H. Wiggins
Washington
Knox
United States
Solomons Islands
Guadalcanal
Jutland
Guadalcanal-Tulagi
Seven Seas
Solomons
Navy
Nimitz
Halsey
Callaghan
Valley Line Deal Considered by I C C Examiner
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner reviewed Chesapeake Western Railway’s plan to buy Valley Railroad property from Staunton to Harrisonburg Virginia for 150000 dollars. The deal excludes rolling stock owned by Baltimore and Ohio with labor protections and no rate cancellations as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chesapeake-Western Railway
Valley Railroad Company
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Lexington
Valley
The
B. and
C. W
Chesapeake Western
Harrison
Elkton
Norfolk and Western
Eepe
Bridgewater
D. Thomas
Etafl
Chesapeake and Western
Ralph Molster
Dayton
Proteamt
Pg Koontz
Rocking- Tynes
Staunton_— County
Chamber of
Com
Wanted Men Six Stone Loaders
Employment notice seeking six stone loaders with experience. Contact Stuart M. Perry for apply details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart M. Perry
Russians Take Initiative In Key Fronts On War Front
Moscow reports the Red Army killed over 3 000 Germans in fresh fighting and held the front lines. Germans lost about 1 500 at a town on the Volkhov front as Russians seized initiative near Leningrad. Stalingrad saw similar losses for the Nazis with no progress against the Volga siege. A small Caucasus gain was noted near Nalchik as the war continued.
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Moscow
Red Army
Volkhov
Leningrad
Stalingrad
Volga
Caucasus
mid-Caucasian
Nalchik
Japanese People Being Misled
New York dispatch reports that Tokyo broadcasts claimed the American Navy suffered a miserable defeat was kept in the dark by last night’s Washington communique. The Japanese language program urged home listeners while English broadcasts amplified the Imperial high command claims of near total American naval destruction in the Solomons.
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New York
Office of War Information
Tokyo
Washington
United States
U. S. Navy
Imperial High Command
Solomons
British Debate Over Eisenhower Darlan Accord
In the House of Commons a demand for a fuller explanation of Eisenhower's deal with Admiral Darlan reopened debate. Labour's Sir Percy Harris warned the Darlan matter may harm the Allied cause, while Attlee promised a full statement to Churchill. DeGaulle disassociated the National Committee from the dealings as papers note Darlan’s temporary recognition and strategic aims in North Africa.
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London
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Jean Darlan
House of Commons
Admiral Darlan
Laborite
Percy Harris
France
DeGaulle
Clement Attlee
House
Vichy Defense
North Africa
Harris
Darlan
Attlee
Churchill
National Committee
Quisling
British Broadcasting Action
United States Office of War Information
Eisenhower
London Times
Morocco
Algeria
Tunisia
Giraud
Times
Nolting And Hart To Be Retained
The State Game Commission voted unanimously to retain Carl H. Nolting and M. D. Hart. Talbot E. Clark, new executive director, will assign their duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolting and
Hart
Richmond
State Game Commission
Carl H. Nolting
M. D. Hart
Nolting
Talbot E. Clark
Commission
Opening Clarke county hunting season yields few bags
Clarke county hunters reported a light opening with only small numbers bagged. Henry Bursey of Winchester brought in five rabbits and a bird, Raymond Grubbs of Berryville totaled four birds, and Roy Locke noted birds remain scarce. Licensing sales in Clarke were reported, and the county Selective Service Board plans immediate classifications for 18 to 19 year olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Henry Bursey
Winchester
Raymond Grubbs
Berryville
Roy Locke
Clarke Game & Fish Protective Association
Clarke
Locke
Lees
War in Africa at a Glance
German claims of a British American motorized push toward the southern Tunisian border hint at a two pronged Allied move on Tunis Bizerte and Tripoli to trap Rommel. British 8th Army seizes Derna as Africa corps remnants concentrate near El Agheila amid silent Allied operations.
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Associated Press
Tunisian
Tunis
Bizerte
Tripoli
Rommel
8Th Army
Derna
Africa Corps
el Agheila
U. S. Desert Air Force
Commons
Eisenhower
Darlan
Attlee
North Africa
Vichyote
MacArthur Directs Allied Drive on Buna from Australia
General MacArthur led Allied forces in the Buna campaign from Australia with General Blamey and Lieutenant General Kenney at his side. Australian and American troops pressed toward Buna from the west and south while Japanese forces faced a possible last stand or retreat by sea. Allied air and sea strikes continued against Japanese shipping in the Solomons as the push neared Buna and the Kumusi River.
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MacArthur
Australia
Buna
Southwest Pacific
Sir Thomas Blamey
George C. Kenney
Awala
Papua
New Guinea
Lae
Salamaua
Bataan
Kumusi
Enveloping Movement In Progress In Tunisia Battle
British and American advance forces reportedly drove back Axis units in Tunisia as German reports described an enveloping move toward Bizerte and Tripoli. Weather hindered air action while RAF planes targeted the Tunis airport and German airborne armor was said to be deployed in the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tunisia
Bizerte
Tripoli
Reuters
Algiers
North Africa
Algeria
Alge
Bou-Saada
Tion
Lake Chad
French Equatorial Africa
United States
Cairo
Fish Eight
Cirenaica
Montgomery
RAF
Tunis
Allied
President Roosevelt to Address Nation Tonight at 10.30
President Roosevelt will speak tonight at 10.30 o clock Eastern War Time. The address coincides with the New York Herald Tribune annual forum and will cover medical topics and war related issues as announced by official sources.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York Heraldbane
Medicis
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Bulletins
U.S
U. S
C.C. Examiner
Valley Line
Clarke County Selective Service Board
Africa
Port Moresby
Owen Stanley
Ioribaiwa
Itse
General MacArthur
By E. C. Daniel
Berlin
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