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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
1
AP dispatches quote the London Daily Herald on wholesale looting in Rome with paintings manuscripts and art treasures moved to German headquarters. The report also says Pope Pius XII sent secret documents to papal nuncios to be opened if he is imprisoned.
Lt Col Joel D Griffing of the Manpower Division So Selective Service will be principal speaker at the Junior Board of Trade annual Lady's Night Dinner in Boney Vase Virginia. Oscar Ramsberg will serve as toastmaster. Bingo every Friday night at 8 30 with 250 dollars in prizes.
Richmond Va Oct 7 The Virginia War Fund quotas total 1 900 000 with Norfolk County the largest single allotment Norfolk City Portsmouth and South Norfolk lead the spread The next largest 348 112 30 goes to Henrico county and Richmond Frederick county and Winchester contribute 19 883 50 as part of the state drive to aid 17 war relief agencies under national fundraising begun this week
Jump on Card hurlers for five runs in the eighth inning to power the Yankees past the Cardinals 6 to 2. Attendance reached 69,990, a series record, as two errors aided New York’s rally and the lineup produced the decisive burst.
The New York Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6 to 2 in the third game of the 1943 World Series before a crowd of 69 990 to move 2 1 in the best of seven. Yankees starter and batters paced the offense with a five run surge in the eighth inning while Cardinals hitters managed early threats but failed to capitalize.
Edgar Langley 80 longtime B and O railroad engineer died at his home on N Loudoun Street Ext'd after a yearlong illness. Born February 6 1863 he was married in 1885 to Rebecca They. Survived by three sisters Gertrude Davis Emma Reynolds Mamie Strieby. He served over 50 years with the railroad including 40 years as a locomotive engineer.
Four convalescent soldiers from Walter Reed Hospital will appear at the Capitol Theatre in Winchester at 9:00 p.m. Local hosts Mr and Mrs Nelson Page and Dr and Mrs L M Allen will host the visitors after their Washington arrival. The event aims to recruit additional blood donors for a Red Cross drive with ongoing appeals and later donor appointments in October.
Cumberland veteran Sergeant E. Kerns, a former crewman in the American air forces, received the Oak Leaf Cluster in place of a second Air Medal and has earned multiple decorations for bravery after three years overseas on four fronts. He was home on furlough in September and carried his clipped obituary during the visit. He was wounded three times and awarded the Air Medal on August 5.
The House Military Committee voted to pare down liberal allowances for dependents of enlisted servicemen, adopting new formulas for payments. Provisions cover wives and children with stepped figures and extend eligibility to dependent husbands under certain conditions, with an estimated $650 million yearly cost.
George Extinaris, former Greek cabinet member, said at a London press conference that children in northern Greece were fighting dogs for scraps of food and warned of a famine during the war. He escaped Greece in July and spoke of conditions from October 1941 through February.
Job ad seeks an automobile mechanic for Bickers Motor Co. with favorable working conditions and standard employment terms. Apply in person to 10 6 1a 46 noted in the advertisement.
Soviet forces launched a major offensive in the Velikie Luki sector and breached the Nazi line north of Velikie Luki Smolensk with tank and infantry drives. Moscow reports describe fierce but inconclusive battles as mud and rain slow the front.
The Frederick Circuit Court clerk is ordered to draw 24 prospective juror names for the November term. The sheriff will summon 20 jurors to report on November 15.
The Charlie Rouss Fire Co. will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening October 7 at 8 o'clock. Every member is urged to attend. President David H. Hottle issued the notice.
U S naval force including at least one aircraft carrier opened a heavy dawn assault on Wake Island, signaling Japanese defenses overwhelmed. Adm Nimitz said details were scarce while Allied air forces struck in New Guinea and Bougainville actions.
Reports from varied sources say government surveyors spent time in Ridgeway West Virginia area and a POW camp may be near the Baker property east of Route 11 by the abandoned quarry. Inspectors were seen at a Winchester area paper mill but no confirmation was possible.
State Senator Aubrey G. Weaver will give the welcome address and serve as master of ceremonies at the Army-Navy E Award ceremony for the American Viscose Corporation Front Royal plant in Virginia. Lt Col Hayward K. Kelley will present the E flag to plant manager Gerald S. Tompkins and Frank Nesbitt, with six employee representatives honored.
September brief notes one building permit in Winchester totaling 175 dollars. The Round Hill 4-H Club and other 4-H groups thank Frederick County and Winchester residents for cooperation in selling over 23 000 dollars in bonds and tax stamps at the War Bond Booth.
An Allied submarine reportedly sank a Japanese steamer between Shimonoseki and Fusan, possibly the Konron Maru or Hondon Maru. Only 72 of 616 aboard were saved by 6:30 p.m. Tokyo Time, as rough seas and bad comms hampered rescue efforts. The attack spanned the Tsushima Strait near Osh Island in the East China Sea.
Senator Chandler and four colleagues urge immediate action to secure postwar strategic military bases including North Africa. They prepared a late Senate report after world tour of battle fronts, noting findings to be shared with lawmakers.
Big Globe Washington reports a massive world map on view in the Senate Chamber as five Senators conclude a battlefront tour. The globe mirrors the one used by President Roosevelt and required Capitol access adjustments.
The five Senators, in an executive session last held June 26 1942, prepared a summary and recommendations on military economic and diplomatic policy. Chandler said negotiations would begin soon for American base acquisitions to protect national security as he hinted at North Africa discussions.
V R M members are scheduled to encamp at the armory October 9 and 10. The event opens Friday at 5 p m and ends Sunday at 5 p m. Special arrangements allow Sunday morning reporting for those unable to leave Saturday. Attendance is urged to strengthen the battalion for the year’s final encampment.
Miss Grace Forney will hold a public sale of household and kitchen furnishings on Saturday October 9 at 11 am at 14 S. Washington St. The notice appears in the local classifieds with sale details and location.
Local bingo event set for 8 30 p m at Sarah Zane Hall offering 250 dollars in prizes. Cards cost 10 5 1 3 0? The readable line lists prize totals and entry notes.
New York reports a breakthrough in making flawless sapphires and rubies for precision instruments. Experts note synthetic stones may soon appear in tiaras, offering durable, crack resistant gems.
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