Aerial Bombers Hit Tokyo In Massive daylight Raid
The First Bomber Command reports B 29s from the Marianas struck Tokyo by land based planes led by Brig Gen Emmett O Donnell in a daylight assault described as the largest yet on Japan's home islands. Allied pilots pushed toward total air superiority amid reports of significant damage and three enemy planes shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Bomber Command
Saipan
Tokyo
Gen
H. H. Arnold
Japan
Emmett
Rosie” O’donell
Jamaica
N. Y
West Point
21St Bomber Command
20Th Army Air Force
Marianas
Hayward
China
United States
Federal Communica Commission
CIO Delegates Back Hard Peace for Germany at Meeting
The CIO at its 600 delegate convention in Chicago adopted a resolution urging absolute destruction of Hitlerite Germany and Japanese militarists with no negotiated peace. It called for stern punishment of war criminals and atonement by the German people, while condemning amnesty for German industrialists and Junkers. Other actions on wage restrictions and international labor unity were postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
CIO
War Labor Board
Germany
Maidan@k
Roosevelt Calls End to Lend-Lease After War Ends
President Roosevelt told Congress that lend-lease and reverse lend-lease should end with the war and urged that the United Nations partnership continue. He contrasted monetary totals with the broader goal of victory contributions and cited Britain and the Allies' supplies as essential to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Britain
Japan
United Nations Partnership
Bitain
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
India
United States
United Nations
Ced
France
Phone Exchanges Return To Normal After Brief Strike
Nationwide telecommunication disruption fears faded as Ohio Bell crews and similar unions returned to regular shifts. Randolph Bide of Ohio Bell reported service normal with automatic dialers intact. War Labor Board will mediate between ex strikers, employers, and replacement workers. Union leaders anticipated fair treatment and no promises were stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Detroit
New York
Randolph Bide
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Cleveland
Ohio Bell
Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers
War Labor Board
National Telephone Workers
WLB
Local Guardsmen to Attend Seaboard Camp Weekend
Virginia State Guard Company No. 115 from Winchester will send about 70 men and four officers to an encampment in Alexandria this weekend. Captain W A Baker announced the attendance estimate this morning. transport will be by private cars and participation may vary as some guardsmen will be at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Guard Company No. 115
Winchester
Alexandria
W. A. Baker
Baker
Executor's Public Sale at White Hall Virginia
Auction of the estate of A. L. Anderson deceased at White Hall 8 miles north of Winchester on Wednesday November 29 1944. Three head horses forty head cattle three head horses and farming equipment offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Anderson
White Hall
Winchester
Fresh Chickens and Office Notice From Winchester Vendors
Freshly dressed chickens of all sizes offered with free delivery by H. J. Co. Valley Pike. Also notice that apples will not be received without an order filed in the office. Winchester, Virginia listing with dates and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dia
H. J. Co
Valley Pike
Winchester
Help Wanted Male for Cider Mill Work
Help wanted male worker for cider mill duties at H. J. Heinz Co on Valley Pike. Employment notice appears in the community column with workers sought for seasonal duties at the mill location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Heinz Co
Valley Pike
MacArthur reports destruction of Japanese First Division at Limon
General MacArthur announced that the Japanese First Division has been practically destroyed as American troops of the 32nd Army smashed into and through Limon after heavy fighting on Leyte. He warned difficult terrain will allow further Japanese resistance and define the push toward the Ormoc corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Philippines
Limon
Leyte
Douglas MacArthur
Batte
Yamashita
Leyte River
John Cole
Ormoc
Ormoc 25
Veterans Observe Baker Camp Anniversary Sunday
On Sunday November 26 the Spanish-American War veterans mark the tenth anniversary of the Colonel James C. Baker Camp in Winchester organized November 25 1934. A ceremony at Knights of Pythias Hall will include dedicating camp colors by Rev Dr S L Flickinger and installation of six new members. Local men listed include Homer L Brown Arthur C Dean and others. The first commander was Harry T Cook now adjutant. current commander is C Wesley Ighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Baker
Winchester
Department of Virginia
Knights of Pythias
Homer L. Brown
Arthur C. Dean
Charles W. Emswiller
Charles F. Grim
Charles W. Grubbs
Clarence M. Dean
Ernest B. Grim
Charles L. Henry
Harry M. Henry
Edward L. Henry
Edward L. Haire
Robert J. Jones
Luther C. Kremer
Harry Kremer
Innis B. Kelly
Robert Magalis
Benjamin E. Mixon
Charles W. Neville
Marshall Milton
James H. Rosenberger
Vorney Polhamus
Clyde S. Ray
Taylor H. Rosenberger
Harry Ray Chelley
John F. Sigafoose
Joseph R. Steele
Third Regiment
Virginia
James E. Bentley
John R. McIntosh
Frank T. Page
Samuel M. Totty
Ellie M. Wolingham
Japanese Raid On Tokyo Claims Slight Damages
The Imperial communiqué reported about 70 B 29 Super Forts raided Tokyo for about two hours starting 12 20 p m Japanese time. It said three enemy planes were shot down and residential areas including a hospital suffered slight damage with no fire evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Japan
Russian Fourth Ukrainian Army On Move Again
London dispatch reports Marshal Stalin announced that Russian forces cleared the Germans from Saare Island north of the Gulf of Riga. The 1000 square mile operation completed the liberation of Estonian territory, with Moscow saluting the victory with 20 salvos from 224 guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saare
Gulf of Riga
Stalin
Moscow
Trusty Shot For Killing Women Near Pikeville
James T. Scales, a teenage trusty at a Tennessee reform school, allegedly killed two women then was taken from Pikeville jail by a mob and shot near the school. Victims were Mrs. Charles H. McKinnie and her mother Mrs. H. E. Scott, superintendent at the school.
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Pikeille
Tenn
James T. Scales
Here
Pikeville
Charles H. McKinnie
H. E. Scott
Chattanooga
Scott
W. S. Neil
Virgil Davis
Scales
Ahad
Sales
Neil
Davis
Bledssoe County
British Eighth Army cross Cosina River establish five bridgeheads
British Eighth Army troops crossed the Cosina river southeast of Faenza and formed five small bridgeheads on a two and a half mile front. German infantry faced heavy artillery and mortar fire while tanks helped the advance. The British captured a bridge at the river bend and seized the town of Figna to widen the bridgehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Eighth Army
Cosina
Faenza
Bologna- Rimini
Figna
Clothing price cuts promised to ease living costs
OPA, led by Price Administrator Chester Bowles, pledged further clothing price reductions and more low priced garments. The plan will also tighten price ceilings on garment makers and retail rules to curb living cost increases, aligning with Vinson’s directive to halt any rise in living costs as wages lag.
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Washington
OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Fred M. Vinson
Vinson
Germany
Winchester Third Army Drives On For Bond Sales
Retail employs in Winchester report the Third Army Sixth War Loan Drive is progressing toward a goal of 275000 in E bond sales mirroring the First Army advances toward Berlin. Co Chairs Ted Moseley Ralph Lawson and John Thornton note many workers have surpassed prior drives with several employees reaching lieutenant and captain ranks via bond sales.
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Winchester
Third Army
Berlin
Europe
Ted Mosely
Ralph Lawson
John Thornton
Jaat
Winchester Third Army
Ann Margaret Beaver
McCrory
Ellwood Emmons
Baylass
Leggets
Juanita Murphy
Three Admirals Appeal for Bond Purchases in War Loan Drive
Three U S admirals urged Americans to buy war bonds to the limit the plea came as Pacific operations continued Vice-Admiral R A Spruance said success of the Sixth War Loan is vital Vice-Admiral W L Calhoun warned inflation and waste could mock the sacrifice of American troops and Vice-Admiral C A Lockwood Jr praised sailors termed the finest submariners sailing the seas and urged support through bond sales
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
R. A. Spruance
Fifth Fleet
Treasury
W. L. Calhoun
C. A. Lockwood, Jr
Cold Wave Seen Continuing Forecast Through Wednesday
The five day forecast from the Weather Bureau in Washington notes no major temperature changes but a warmer Saturday afternoon in the south and northern portions. Sunday brings colder conditions with rain in the south and snow in the north, followed by a warm trend Monday afternoon. Snow flurries are possible in the north on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Th Weather Bureau
Washington
Names stamped In Gold on billfolds from Brown Hodgson leather
A leather goods seller identified as Brown Hodgson stamped names in gold on all billfolds. The note cites an order or product line with reference code 11-24-1p-21. No further details on quantity or date provided.
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Brown Hodgson
Highlights Of World At War Amid Global Fronts
AP reports on Pacific air raids as Superforts target Tokyo from Saipan bases. MacArthur advances toward Leyte after capturing Limon. U S warships shell Matsuwa Island near Japan. Western Front sees a British retreat at Haven and Strasbourg gains. Eastern Front Russians advance in Czechoslovakia toward Budapest amid mud. Southern Front Eighth Army crosses Cosina river. Polish troops seize Monte Ricci. Asiatic Front Chinese push toward Bhamo in Burma.
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Tokyo
Saipan
Arnold
MacArthur
Leyte
U. S. Ware
Matsuwa Island
Eighth Army
Italy
Cosina River
Monte Ricci
Lower Prices On Many Food Items Being Predicted
Washington reports the new Congress to convene in January will pursue farm and food subsidies to lower prices on perishables. Administration leaders plan a campaign to gain Congressional support for subsidies as the outgoing House blocked new subsidies after June 30.
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Washington
Congress
Food Administration
Volunteer Corps Earns Approval From American Hospital Association
The Women's Volunteer Corps of the Winchester Memorial has gained approval from the American Hospital Association for its program based on certification by the Council for Association Development. The recognition includes official AHA Volunteer Service Plans for members who qualify with six months’ membership and at least 100 hours of service. The corps, formed in March 1944, now lists 80 active members from Winchester and surrounding areas and provides about 600 volunteer hours monthly at the hospital. Mrs. Frank Howell was named editor of the corps paper Tidings, to be distributed to the entire area.
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Women’s Volunteer Corps
The
Winchester Memorial
American Hospital Association
Council For Association Development
Winchester
Frank Howell
Meno the Lowden
Allied Cross Rhine Near Strasbourg Amid Cold Weather
British and American forces report progress as reconnaissance units cross the Rhine east of Strasbourg amid fog and snow. Strasbourg is largely in Allied hands with a mined bridgehead at the western Rhine. German counterattacks and harsh weather slow drives toward Saarbrucken and Velno, while American Third Army advances reach Oberluchten and push toward Saarbrucken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Seventh Army
Strasbourg
Rhine
Reich
Saal
Main Rhine
London
Haven
Cologne
Geilenkirchen
Miles C. Dempsey
Wurm
Briish
Ninth
First Army
Roer
Julich
Metz
Oberiukéen
Germany
George S. Patton
Saar
Saarbrucken
Holland
Maas
Velno
Vosges
Minne Belfort
Rummage Sale and Prize Draw at USO Building
South End Fire Co hosts Friday night sale with door prize of 125 dollars on November 24 at 8 30 PM. Event location at 414 miles south Stephens City and organizer A Carril Grim. Also a rummage sale planned for Saturday November 25 at 10 30 AM at the former USO Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Fire Co
S. Stephens City
A. Carril Grim
Wea
USO
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Harold Ward
By John M. Hightower
Norman Walker
Mabel Benner
N. Loudoun St
J. C. Baker
Trusty
Battenheim
Czechoslovakia
Budapest
Asiatic Front
Burma
Bhamo
Ovid A. Martin
Bulletin
J. W. Grove Furniture Co
Loudoun
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