Japan's Pacific Navy Taken By Surprise In Philippines Fight
The article notes a decisive Allied victory off the Philippines, crippling Japan's navy and reducing its capital ships. It compares losses to Pearl Harbor and cites US and British naval shifts, forecasting Japan retreating to defense and handcuffed supply lines via Java and East Indies routes.
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Philippine Archipelago
Philippines
Pacific
Japan
Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
Mikado
Pearl Harbor
United States
Orient
Formosa
Luzon
China
Ryukyu Islands
U. S
Borneo
Burma
Thailand
Dutch East Indies
Japan's lifeline. MacArthur's near miss in sea invasion
The report notes that Japan is unlikely to launch another large sea assault on General MacArthur. It calls the failed attack a narrowly avoided crisis, praising Allied counteraction as timely and effective and stating the Japanese were out-smarted and out-fought.
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South China Sea
Nippon
East Indies
Java
MacArthur
Frosts Hit Rock Enon and Local Reports
The first killing frost of the season fell across Rock Enon and the county last week, hindering seeding and fall work due to rainy weather. Local residents include Mrs. Viola Lockhart under doctor care in Winchester, and Charles Marriner visiting his wife here from Washington state. Other locals mentioned are Maynard and Nora Larrick, Steward Anderson, and Mrs Ellen Feut from Gainesboro.
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Rock Enon
Viola Lockhart
Winchester
Charles Marriner
Washington State
Marie Gold
Maynard Larrick
Steward Anderson
Ellen Feut
Gainesboro
Nora Larrick
The Bride Gains Luck Carried In First Home Entrance
It was believed ill luck would follow if one stumbled on entering the couple’s home after the wedding. The bridegroom carried her across the threshold, a traditional gesture.
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Rome
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Petia Sa Ph
Brentwood Sweater
Duoford Underwear
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray & Sheetz
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Loudoun St
U. S. C. War Fund
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Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Winchester, Virginia
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J. A. Hotinger
N. Loudoun St
Winchester Furniture Co
South Main Street
Hardley
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Boudoir
George W. Kurtz
Gray & Eddy
J. W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Avenue
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Whitlock Ave
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House of Representatives
America
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