Strike Vote Under Way With Big Three Auto Plants
The first of three nationwide strike votes among about half a million auto workers began at General Motors as a federally conducted ballot favored a work stoppage to press for a 30 percent wage raise. A union spokesman warned a strike may still be avoided, while Labour officials expected a high approval rate. Results due from the National Labor Relations Board tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated. Press
General Motors Corporation
CIO United
Automobile Workers
National Labor Relations Board
Chryslerorporation
Old Motor Company
Hollywood
AFL Executive Council
Johnston
Donald Nelson
Yes
Tg Teal
Bem
Chicago
AFL
Air Lines
New York
Patriot heroine Patricia Van Delden aided Dutch resistance
A U.S. citizen and USC graduate, Patricia Van Delden arrived in New York after aiding the Dutch underground in Holland. She married a Dutch engineer in 1939 and stayed through the German invasion before her husband perished in a Nazi concentration camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Patricia van Delden
New York
U. S
University of Southern California
France
Netherlands
Communities seek surplus aircraft for memorial use after wars
Winchester notes after World War I many towns kept cannons but later scrapped them for WW II. Now city county and state governments may acquire surplus aircraft and other aeronautical property at nominal disposal costs. A B 7 Flying Fortress example costs 350 dollars. Obtain lists from Educational Disposal Section Aircraft Division Reconstruction Finance Corporation Washington DC. Property may be used only for non flight purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington, D. C
Truman to Release Secret Army Navy Merger Study
President Truman will provide Senators with a secret four admiral and general study on merging the armed services. The 1944 joint chiefs of staff report reportedly favors consolidation by a 3 to 1 margin. General Vandegrift testified as a witness during hearings, while Forrestal opposed the merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Johnson
D-Cole
Senate Military Committee
A. A. Vandegrift
Joint Chiefs of Staff
George C. Marshall
Army
Congress
James V. Forrestal
Cooler Weather Trend Continues In City
The city saw ongoing cooler weather with a chance of more rain. Rainfall of .03 inches was recorded yesterday at the Winchester Research Laboratory, bringing October total to .61 inches, below the 3.45 inch normal. The Virginia forecast calls for clear, cooler conditions tonight and cooler with increasing clouds and possible rain in western and northern areas tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
Virginia
Rail Communication Now Modernized
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces further modernization to speed operations using frequency modulated carrier telegraph on two Pittsburgh Chicago teletype circuits. One system runs Pittsburgh to Chicago with repeaters at Youngstown Akron Pillard Garrett and Gary. The second system follows the same route with terminal sets at Akron and Garrett for intermediate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Pittsburgh-Chicago
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Youngstown
Akron
Pillard
Garrett
Gary
Diamond Cabl Phone 4106 Notice
Diamond Cabl Phone 4106 office opposite Luthern Church offers 24 hour service with a pattern of numbers listed in the notice. The exact dates and services are unclear due to the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Cabl
Luthern Church
Death of Richard E. Griffith in Winchester Virginia
Richard E. Griffith died suddenly at his West Clifford Street home from a gunshot wound inflicted during a moment of intense nervous suffering. He was 58, survived by his widow Anne Douglas Griffith and son Richard E. Griffith Jr. of the U S Army stationed on Long Island. funeral Friday at 3 pm with Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Griffith
West Clifford Street
Mr. Griffith
Anne Douglas Griffith
Richard E. Griffith, Jr
Griffith
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Europe
Great Britain
George Washington
Lord Fairfax
John W. Wayland
Madison College
Washingtons
Winchester
Virginia
Hopewell Friends
Frederick County
Shoe rationing to end soon in tentative timing
Washington reports tentative plans to end shoe rationing by October 28 or November 1 with officials weighing earlier termination if disclosed. The OPA also plans to cut better ration values from 12 to eight while other allocations for tires may end later in December or November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
War Production Board
Friday V-8 Day Highlight at Shenandoah Motor Co
On Friday October 26 Shenandoah Motor Co promotes V-8 Day with special deals and attractions as listed in the store event notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Motor Co
Halloween Party for Eagles at Eagle’s Home Sat Oct 27
Attention Eagles attend Halloween party and dance at Eagle’s Home Saturday night October 27 at 8 PM. Bring wives and girl friends. Fun event with $25 in prizes. Also Bingo at Sarah Zane Fire Hall Thursday October 25 at 8:30 PM with $100 door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Eagle's Home
Sarah Zane Fire Hall
Rotary Club To Hear Col Griffing
Col Joel D. Griffing of Berryville, director of Selective Service in Virginia, will address the Winchester Rotary Club at tomorrow's weekly luncheon. P. J. Marshall will introduce him, and the talk covers The Veterans Assistance Program of the Selective Service System.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel D. Griffing
Berryville
Selective Service
Virginia
Winchester Rotary Club
P. J. Marshall
Selective Service System
Germans Report Many Deaths In Russian Camps
Berlin reports from British authorities quote German war prisoners liberated by the Russians stating that about 6,000 of roughly 100,000 Nazis captured at Stalingrad remain alive. Most others died in Soviet camps or en route home on trains carrying hundreds of corpses. Prisoners describe misery, inadequate clothing, and weak, sick prisoners returned from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Stalingrad
Frankfurt-on-Oder
J. C. Johnson
Oxford
Eng
Invaliden Strasse
Russia
Invaliden
Frankfurt
East
Berezina
Blue Division
Scout-O-Ree to Be Held Friday at Winchester Armory
Scout Executive Herbert Walkins announced about 150 scouts from Berryville, Boyce, Middletown, Stephens City and Winchester will join a Shawnee District Scout-O-Ree at the Winchester armory Friday at 8 P M. The day includes signaling, compass reading and other skills with William Lawrence as chief judge. Cubs assemble at City Plaza and parade to the armory, led by parade marshal H C Browne. Band participation is planned and admission is 25 cents at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Walkins
Winchester Armory
Berryville
Boyce
Middletown
Stephens City
Winchester
William Lawrence E. B. Cooper
City Plaza
Armory
Rouss Avenue
Cameron Street
Piccadilly Street
Loudoun Street
Millwood Avenue
H. C Browne
Marshall
Boy Scouts
Mitsui Group Faces Reorganization Amid War-Era Ties
Japanese conglomerate Mitsui grapples with drastic moves including retirement of key family members and liquidation of holdings as government seeks food relief guarantees. Welfare Minister Ashida outlines plans to work with UN RRA to feed the population amid transport bottlenecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brines
Tokyo
Japan
Mitsui
General MacArthur
Hitoshi Ashida
Ashida
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Redt
Takakimi Mitsui
Mitsui Holding
Tasuo Sumii
Circus Day In Winchester Brings Three Ring Show
The Dailey Brothers Circus, first three ring railroad show in years, arrived in Winchester about 6 15 this morning for two performances at the old fairgrounds. A crowd gathered to watch unloading from the Baltimore and Ohio siding across from Snapp's Found. The troupe traveled from Martinsburg with railhead cars, pullman coaches and animal cars, prompting early school dismissals to allow children to attend the matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey Brothers Circus
Winchester
Old Fairgrounds
Baltimore and
110
Snapp
Martinsburg
Three City Men Inducted by Winchester Local Board
The Winchester City Local Board announces the induction of Lester Benjamin Keller Nelson Leo Boone and Elwood Rhoades Chrismore into the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Army
Winchester City
Lester Benjamin Keller
Nelson Leo Boone
Elwood Rhoades Chrismore
Winchester and Frederick War Fund Drive for Peace
War fund drive seeks support for USC and United Nations Relief. If away when called, mail contributions to WAR FUND Box 436. Give to win the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
USC
United Nations
City
Congress Ponders Training Plans
An uncertain Congress debates President Truman's universal military training proposal. Members split into three camps: supporters, middle-roaders, and opponents of compulsory service. White House advisers expect universal training to dominate the 1946 congressional campaign if action stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Truman
White House
Virginia JCs to Hold State Board Meeting in November
Gavin Binner Jr president of Winchester Junior Board of Trade announces the State Junior Chamber of Commerce board meeting at George Washington Hotel on November 10 and 11. About 690 Jaycees from 17 clubs are expected with a possible training clinic planned by Ed Moiden and Tom Baldridee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin Binner, Jr
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Binner
Ed Moiden
Tom Baldridee
J L Walker to Visit Winchester Elks Lodge
John Luther Walker of Roanoke district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will visit Winchester Lodge No 867 tonight. Exalted Ruler Howard J Cahill will preside at eight oclock with several candidates to be initiated and a social period to follow. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luther Walker
Roanoke
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Winchester
Walker
Virginia Elks Association
Howard J. Cahill
Reopened Service Station Offers Free Duz Package
The service station at 423 Millwood Ave reopens on Thursday October 25 offering a free one medium package of Duz with every purchase of 10 gallons of gasoline. Co. F. Golladay notes the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood Ave
F. Golladay
Forced By Nips To Bury Men Alive
Lt. John Hummel says captors forced him to help bury fellow prisoners alive in Japanese camps after Corregidor surrender. He describes loading sick soldiers into graves and shoveling, with graphic, harrowing details of executions and brutal treatment. He survived Bataan, escaped, was captured again, and reunited briefly with his wife in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
John Hummel
Corregidor
Hummel
Bataan
Malina
Philippines
Hell
Virginia to levy 2 percent tax on out-of-state motor carriers
Gov Darden of Virginia informs Gov O Connor of Maryland that Virginia will impose a two percent gross receipts tax on earnings of motor carriers from other states starting December 15. The move ends wartime reciprocity and cites legal nonwaivable provisions. Maryland lacks a comparable law to block a two and a half percent tax proposed last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Darden
Virginia
O'Conor
Maryland
O'Connor
Oconnor
York Inn Halloween Costume Dance announced for Oct 31
Halloween Costume Dance at York Inn on October 31 with Mac and His Orchestra providing music. Prize for best costume judged by Mr. DeMazzon. No star admitted. 90 cent cover charge including tax. Reservations encouraged in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Inn
Mac
DeMazzon
Noted Norwegian Traitor Executed at Akershus Fortress
Vidkun Quisling, Norway's wartime traitor, was executed by firing squad at Akershus Fortress before dawn. Witnesses were sparse as the squad faced the charge under royal justice after a secret trial and the king denied mercy. The government announced the sentence was carried out at 2 40 a m Norwegian time with no reprieve granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Vidkun Quisling
Norway
Quisling
Akershus
Haakon VII
Ek Wees
Uising
Anneaus Schoedt
Henrik Quisling
Vance
London
Suisting
Norwegian Ministry of Justice
Supreme Court
Welcome Home Veterans From Frederick Clarke Winchester
The Star welcomes home former Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester veterans who have received discharges and are resuming civilian life. Names include Lewis Hoover Oliver Wisecarver George Garland Carlisle Omer Cowger Joseph Avis Harry Brannon Robert Everhart Henry Ebersole John Fowler Lewis Fauver Russell Oates Grover Sellers and others as the list is updated with new discharge recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
The
Star
Lewis A. Hoover Oliver L. Wisecarver
George Garland Carlisle Omer W. Cowger
Joseph C. Avis
Harry K. Brannon
Robert E. Everhart
Henry T. Ebersole
John O. Fowler Lewis E. Fauver
Russell L. Oates Grover G. Sellers
Also Mentioned on This Page
AutoMeg
Patriots
Navy
Til Health
By Richard Kasischke
Mitsui Group
MacArthur
War Department
John J. McCloy
McCloy
United States
Warner Studio
Burbank
Calif
International Soundphoto
JBC
J.L. Walker
Ridgewood
By Ned Nordness
Foreign Affairs Office
Tne Star
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!