Americans Raid Marcus Island in Pacific War Action
The United States Pacific fleet mounted a carrier task force raid against Marcus Island with warplanes and ships. Washington announced plans for September 1 and reported the operation possibly in progress, while Tokyo described heavy bombardment and hazardous shells. The raid marks a bold, high-stakes challenge to Japan in its own waters near Tokyo.
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Washington
United States Pacific Fleet
Japan
Marcus Island
Tokyo
Marcus
Navy
Wake Island
United States
Island
Tokyo-Yokohama
South Pacific
War Seems Near Its Culmination, Pontiff Asserts
Pope Pius XII called for peace in a Vatican radio address saying the war seems to be reaching its culmination and that the soul of all people revolts against violence. He noted aversion to total war grows and urged nations to cooperate for peace despite broken promises.
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William Smith White
London
Pope Pius XII
Vatican Radio
Associated Press
Holy Father
Polish Division Joins Soviet Front After Training On Oka
The Red Star reports a Polish division after ten weeks of training on the Oka river has departed for the Soviet German front, calling it the first step toward Poland’s liberation. Berlin radio via DNB notes another German retreat in the Donets Basin southwest of Voroshilovgrad as troops pull back to establish reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Oka
Red Star
Poland
London
DNB
Donets Basin
Voroshilovgrad
Berlin
Associated Press
Aerial Drive On Italy Pressed With New Vigor
Allied air forces intensify operations against Italy with long range bombings from Northwest Africa hitting Pisa and Salerno railways and airfields. Liberators from the Middle East strike Pescara rail lines. Cairo says freight yards burned. British battleships join coastal bombardment near Reggio Calabria.
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Italy
North Africa
Pisa
Salerno
Cosenza
Catanzaro
Middle East
Pescara
Cairo
Reggio Calabria
Berlin Bombers Pound Berlin in Second Massive Raid
RAF heavy bombers attacked Berlin for about 45 minutes dropping blockbuster and incendiary bombs. The air ministry said great damage was inflicted in the 77th raid, with 47 bombers and one fighter lost. Mosquitoes hit Berlin twice after a week-ago raid as Canadian crews suffered losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Air Ministry
France
Low Countries
Las Week
Nuernberg
Dog Attacks Star Carrier on Leicester Street
Boyd Grim, 15, the Win chester Star paper boy and son of Mr and Mrs Charles Grim, was bitten on West Leicester street while delivering papers. He suffered two chest gashes and was treated by Dr Glass. The dog owned by Frank Armstrong had been confined since last Saturday after biting another person. The dog was tied and observed. no rabies symptoms reported yet.
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Boyd Grim
Charles Henry Grim
West Germain Street
West Leicester Street
Boyd
Glass
Frank Armstrong
Magazines Send Orders and Renewals
Notices for magazine orders renewals addressed to Mrs. J. F. Bly 352 Fairview Ave. plus a monthly fire company meeting notice for Charley Rouss Fire Co urging attendance and a painter job listing at Newton D. Baker General Hospital Employment Office Martinsburg West Virginia with timing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bly
Fairview Ave
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Wounded Pvt Eugene Purtlebaugh Reported in Southwest PA Zone
Pvt Eugene B. Purtlebaugh of Route 1 Winchester Varianea was reported today as wounded in action in the Southwest Pennsylvania area. He was inducted a year ago and will be glad to hear from friends. His family can provide his address.
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Eugene B. Purtlebaugh
Varianea
Route 1
Winchester
Pvt
Purtlebaugh
Minimum Wages For Migrants Set By Board
The Frederick County Farm Labor Wage Board fixed minimum pay for migratory labor camp workers to be opened September 6 under War Food Administration manager Everett O. Heritage. The camp will mainly employ native workers and recruits from neighboring counties.
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Frederick County Farm Labor Committee
Migratory Labor Camp
Everett O. Heritage
War Fed Administration
Eight County Men Register During August For Draft
Eight county men reaching eighteenth birthday in August registered with the Frederick County Draft Board under the Selective Service Law. The registrants are Wilbur Wayne Poole Berryville Pike Clifton Byrd Anderson Winchester Rt. 3 William Jackson Rickard Middletown Robert Rhodes Boden Brucetown Charles Henry Allen Cochran Winchester Rt. 1 Russell Lee Larrick Winchester Rt. 3 Daniel Albert Colan Stephens City and Forrest Elwood Mellwee Star Tannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Thirteen Men Leave Labor Day for Camp Lee
Ralph Douglas Shockey has been named acting corporal of the thirteen city men leaving Labor Day for Camp Lee Virginia. They will report at Roanoke Induction Station and meet at City Hall at 10 45 a m with a bus departure at 11 25. The list includes Norman B Cain Thomas K Cochran Russell A Joyce Fred A Robinson Jr Max L Foltz Maurice L Nail Sr Clyde W Burke Douglas L Linaburg Carl F Lowery George C Trenary William D Martin and Galen L Dick vol Eng
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Douglas Shockey
Camp Lee
Roanoke
City Hall
Norman B. Cain
Thomas K. Cochran
Russell A. Joyce
Fred A. Robinson, Jr
Max L. Foltz
Maurice
Clarke Hearing On Wage Scale Thursday Night
A public hearing will be held September 2 at 8 PM in the Berryville courthouse to set the minimum wages for labor camp workers. Workers will be available at the Clarke labor camp at Castleman’s Ferry on the Shenandoah River starting September 7. attendance urged for all employers seeking workers.
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Berryville
Clarke
Castleman’s Ferry
Shenandoah River
Virginians Wounded in Action Reported
The War Department lists three Virginians among 222 U S soldiers wounded. Private Eugene B Purtlebaugh of Winchester Route 1 is wounded in the south west area. Sergeant Royall R Ramsey of Brookneal Route 1 and Corporal James W Settle of Wytheville Route 3 are wounded in the North African area.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Eugene B. Purtlebaugh
Laura G. Purtlebaugh
Route 1
Winchester
Royall R. Ramsey
Daisy Ramsey
Rt. 1
Brookneal
James W. Settle
Parkie B. Settle
Rt. 3
Wythville
Winchester and Frederick County Brevities Open Season and Numbers
Hunters opened the season with a rush west of the Blue Ridge. Circuit Clerk Whitacre issued 241 licenses and Corporation Clerk Marshall 52 for a total of 293. Winchester Memorial Hospital reported 81 August births and a possible record month. August marriages reached 87 with 56 couples obtaining licenses. Circuit Court clerk issued 31 licenses.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Nimrods
Blue Ridge
Whitacre
Marshall
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Circuit Court Clerk
Lack Of Rain Hastens Harvest Of Early Apples
The dry spell has cut expected yields in the northern Shenandoah Valley with Dr. Walter S. Hough estimating a drop to about 600000 bushels from a normal 1800000. Early varieties like Grimes Jonathans and Delicious are ripening earlier while Yorks and Staymans may come in ahead of schedule if September weather cooperates. Orchard care reduced drop due to safe sprays, but pests and drought affect some homes.
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Shenandoah Valley
Walter S. Hough
Pesi d Oi
Frederick
Hough
Venire Ordered From Frederick For Clatterbuck
Judge J R H Alexander granted a motion for change of venire and ordered a jury panel summoned from Frederick county to Leesburg. the panel will report September 7. Clatterbuck, a quarry worker, is charged with the June mass slaying of five people on the Love farm.
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Leesburg
J. R. H. Alexander
Thomas William Clatterbuck
Loudoun County
Frederick County
Clatterbuck
Here
Alexander
Robert A. McIntyre
Warrenton
A. Morris Love
James
Walter Russell
Love Farm
Civic Reception for First Lady in Auckland
New Zealanders at a civic reception for Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt applauded Auckland mayor J A C Allums declaring that American troops’ welfare is a sacred duty. They urged Mrs Roosevelt to convey New Zealand’s appreciation to President Roosevelt. Mrs Roosevelt spoke of international unity after victory and a happier world for youth, as her tour with the Red Cross continues.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Eleanor Roosevelt
J. A C. Allums
Roosevelt
Allums
Red Cross
Apitals
Zealame Coemuper Totes
Rotorua
Roosevelt’ Oe
Ciaoruel
Rhodes Performs Well In Air At Goodfellow Field
Aviation Cadet John R. Rhodes of Winchester was among 36 from Class 43 J chosen to fly in the aerial intramurals at Goodfellow Field Texas. He piloted a 450 horsepower BT13A in a hurdle landing exhibition as the batch finishes training and moves toward wings and the flying officer bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellow Field
Texas
John R. Rhodes
Winchester
Army Air Forces Pilot School
Rhodes
Crouch Rhodes
North Washington Street
Cadet Rhodes Transferred for Wings Training in Texas
Cadet Rhodes has been moved to Lubbock Field Texas for advanced training in twin engined planes. He is due to receive his wings and commission in about nine weeks. His Goodfellow Field instructor is the officer who protected Willkie's plane on his world tour.
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Rhodes
Lubbock Field
Lubbock
Tex
Goodfellow Field
Auto Crash Near Clearbrook Injures Three
Three people were injured when a car driven by Melvin R. Miller of Bainbridge Pennsylvania collided with a Dandy Poultry Company truck near Route 11 one mile north of Clearbrook. Miller and truck driver John Claude Vann Jr. faced reckless driving charges with Vann held on a $500 bond. three months old in Miller’s car was unharmed.
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Melvin R. Miller
Bainbridge
Dandy Poulty Company
Edinburgh
Clearbroken
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Miller
Mary, Miller
Ada Miller
John Claude Vann, Jr
Woodstock
Vann
W. Va
Clearbrook
Fant
Friendship Fire Company
Girl rapist shot by detective after resistance on street
New Orleans police say detective Joseph Vigurie shot and killed William Stevens 36 after Stevens fought and threatened officers during transfer from Seventh Precinct to the detective bureau. Stevens had confessed to multiple assaults on young girls lured by rides and candy. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr John Vogt had identified Stevens earlier at a police show-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Coast Guard
William Stevens
Stevens
Joseph Vigurie
Seventh Precinct
Vigurie
John J. Grosch
Grosch
Napoleon Avenue
War Posters Of Our Allies On Display At Handley Library
War posters from Allied nations are shown in Handley Library reference room by librarian C Vernon Eddy. The display includes posters urging bond purchases and wartime actions from Belgium Czechoslovakia Free France and Latin America. Most posters feature red and blue designs and run through the next ten days with evening hours until 7 30 p m and post Labor Day until 9 p m.
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Handley Library
Belgium
C. Vernon Eddy
Eddy
America
Czechoslovakia
France
de Gaulle
Latin America
North America
South America
U. S
Friendship Fire Co. holds monthly meeting Sept 2 at eight
The Friendship Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting for Thursday evening September 2 at eight o'clock. A social session will follow the meeting, and all members are urged to attend. Marion Anderson, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Compac
Friendship Pire Company
Marion Anderson
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Marcus Isle
John M. Hightower
Bulletin
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Dog
Star Carrier
Pyt. E. B. Purtlebaugh
Labor Day
Gene Purtlebaugh
Venire
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