Diplomats Rush To Tall With Byrnes In London Talks
U S representatives in eastern and southeastern Europe gather in London for urgent talks with Secretary Byrnes on Balkan crises. Byrnes sees King Peter of Yugoslavia and meets Greek regent Damaskinos and Australian foreign minister Evatt. Greek plan backed by U S and Britain seeks Dodecanese gains. reparations from Italy discussed amid Balkan unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Parris, JR
London
Europe
James F. Byrnes
Big Five Council of Foreign Ministers
Byrnes
Peter
Yugoslavia
Archbishop Damaskinos
Herbert Evatt
Arthur Bliss Lane
Poland
Robert Patterson
Maynard Barnes
Bulgaria
Paris
Burton C. Berry
Allied Control Commission
Romania
Robert Gray
Erie
Marshal Tito
Tito Sant
Pre
Macek
Tito
United States
Great Britain
Russia
France
China
Italy
Pesega
Little Kingdom
Damaskinos
Britain
Greece
Dodecanese
Dardanelles
Ma Winchester Urges Police Action Against Speeding Drivers
Ma Winchester calls for declaring war on motorists who speed through residential streets and horn at others as children return to school. She warns such behavior endangers kids and asks for careful driving in the neighborhood this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Speedway
Naval Officer Entangled by False Teeth
Lt. (JG) William D. Lloyd a Navy gun crew officer aboard the SS Franklin P. Mall was untangled by Marine Hospital staff after his tongue became caught under his lower bridge. He said his attempts to release it caused pain before he could speak again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William D. Lloyd
Navy
Marine Hospital
Lloyd
Nelson Richards Sets Up Veterans Aid in Virginia
Nelson F Richards head of the division of war veterans claims outlined Virginia's setup to aid veterans at a public hearing in Richmond. He estimated 45 000 Virginians discharged from the armed forces and about 270 000 had served, urging tripling the six existing offices to cover counties more effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Nelson F. Richards
Division of War Veterans’ Claims
Virginia
Richards
Armed Forces
Shoe Rationing May End by October First
Washington reports WPB leather bureau recommends ending shoe rationing by October 1 if production and stock levels meet outlooks. Final decision after talks between WPB Chairman Krug and OPA Administrator Bowles. Some officials cite possible dates later in October or November if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
J. A. Krug
OPA
Chester Bowles
Agency
Office of Civilian Requirements
Leather Bureau
Orient liner Orontes catches fire in London docks
The 20 000 ton Orient liner Orontes serving as a British troop transport burst into flames at London docks and burned for nearly six hours. The ship had arrived from Australia this week with troops who disembarked at Southampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Southampton
Bloom's Going-Out-of-Business Sale Coats and Suits Promo
Notice announces a complete line of ladies fall coats and suits at sale prices at Bloom's Going Out of Business Sale. The brief item emphasizes discounted apparel as part of the store closure event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloom
Konoye Says He Tried to Avert War With Roosevelt
In a Tokyo interview Prince Fumimaro Konoye stated he sought a 1941 meeting with President Roosevelt to prevent conflict but failed due to militarist opposition and government indecision. He said Tojo’s rise followed disputes over peace talks and that Pearl Harbor was crafted in secrecy by a small Tojo faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Brines
Tokyo
Fumimaro Konoye
Roosevelt
China
Konoye
Hideki Tojo
Tojo
Imperial House
Japan
Prince
Pearl Harbor
Pumimaro Konoye
Mrs Nellie Novick Dies Suddenly at 75 in City
Mrs Nellie Novick 75 died suddenly this morning at L Nachman in Baltimore after living in the city from 1908 to 1930. She lived with her daughter in Herndon and another daughter Mrs Max Levine of Orange. Survived by son A J Novick and four grandsons Marshal I and Robert D Novick of Winchester Pfc Lawrence L Nachman of Herndon and Cpl P Melvin Nachman of Herndon. Funeral Friday at 1 pm from Jack Lewis Funeral Home North Avenue and Utah Place burial in Baltimore. Flowers requested not to be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
L. Nachman
Perea
Cit
Herndon
Max Levine
Orange
A. J. Novick
Morgan Street
Marshal I. and
Robert D. Novick
Winchester
Pfc
Lawrence L. Nachman
Cpl. P. Melvin Nachman
Jack Lewis
North Avenue
Utah Place
Baltimore
Supervisors Provide Funds For County Fire Companies
W. B. Speck spoke for the League of Virginia Counties before the Frederick County Board of Supervisors this week. The board approved $150 to Middletown Fire Company and $150 to Stephens City Fire Company, and directed a transfer of $18,000 from the general county fund to the school fund for local educational allocations. All members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Speck
League of Virginia
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
League
Middletown
Stephens City
General County
Frederick County
Byrd Says Daylight Saving Repeal Likely This Fall
Senator Byrd reports many letters urging repeal of wartime daylight savings law. He introduced a repeal bill and has talked with House and Senate members who favor repeal. He expects passage and enactment by late September or early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrd
Virginia
Senate
House
Prisoners Told They Were Property of Mikado
American prisoners of war in Camp O'Donnell Luzon in 1942 were told by the camp commandant they were the personal property of the emperor. Col. Charles Lawrence described harsh treatment at Karenko Camp and Band marks of abuse. Other liberated officers included Col. Emil Rawitzer and Leonard R. Crews with the 92nd Coast Artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hampson
Manila
Camp O'Donell Prison
Luzon
Col
Charles Lawrence
Rom- W
Presert
Manchuria
Lawrence
Bataan
O’donnell
Tsuneyoshi
United States
Cheng Chi Tun
Mukden
Karenko
Formosa
Iwamura
Japan
Washington
America
Emil Rawitser
Memphis
Tenn
Philippines
Shawnee Court of Honor Friday in Winchester Virginia
On Friday evening September 14 at 8 00 p m the first full Court of Honor of the Shawnee District Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America will be held at the Episcopal Chapel in Winchester Virginia. Awards from Troops in Winchester Boyce Berryville Middletown and Stephens City will be presented. many earned at Camp Rock Enon last season. Presiding is B F Arthur Jr Advancement chairman with presenters Ronald Conner P G Ireland A F Robertson Rev G Peyton Craighill W R Johnson and H J Wilkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Episcopal Chapel
Winchester
Virginia
Boyce
Berryville
Middletown
Stephens City
Camp Rock Enon
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Ronald Conner
P. G. Ireland
A. F. Robertson
Rev. G. Peyton Craighill
W. R. Johnson
H. J. Wilkins
Southern Florida In Storm Path
Miami weather chief Ernest Carson said a tropical hurricane near the Bahamas is now a dangerous storm with 90 mph winds. The storm moves toward the south Florida coast about 1,100 miles east southeast of Miami, with Bahamas warnings and preparations advised. It is centered near 100 miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico, moving west-northwest at 15 to 17 mph, the eleventh disturbance of the hurricane season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Ernest Carson
U. S. Weather Bureau
Bahamas
Florida
Carson
Turks Island
Great Exuma
San Salvador
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Night School Tonight at Winchester Business College
Evening class offered at Winchester Business College starts at 7 o clock tonight with contact number 4701 for enrollment and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Business College
Men Wanted To Work In Cider Mill Press Man Laborers
Job advertisement from H. J. Heinz Co. seeking press men and laborers for cider mill operations at Valley Pike Winchester Virginia. Includes address and date line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Heinz CO
Valley Pike
Winchester
Haines Cited by General For Red Cross Work
Maj. Gen. William C. Chase commends Red Cross personnel with the First Cavalry Division for unflagging service in Tokyo campaign. Red Cross representative George R. Haines of Winchester, Virginia, among those praised for duties with the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Washington
William C. Chase
First Cavalry Division
U.S
Tokyo
Red Cross
Outfit
Chase
Providence
R. I
Fort Bliss
Texas
George R. Haines
Leicester Street
Winchester
Violent Quake Shakes Santiago Chile
A violent earthquake struck Santiago at 7:18 am causing panic and building damage. Pieces of Cornices broke from the congressional building and the Mercury statue tilted. The epicenter was near Curico and Talca with southern communications severed. Two killed and seven injured in suburb collapses. Rancagua Bengo and Talca regions hardest hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Congressional
Mercury
el Mercurio
Curico
Talca
Rancagua
Bengo
Kiwanis Hear Talk On Railroads In Winchester
Vernon Thomas of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad spoke at the Winchester Kiwanis luncheon. He said railroads view aviation as a red War competitor and will adjust plans accordingly while outlining wartime roles and a bright future for the B&O. The club voted to purchase a banner for the Front Royal Club to be presented on Charter Night. Garland Quarles will speak next Wednesday on Kiwanis education and fundamentals. John N. Babbage of Baltimore attended as Amos Syrock’s guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Thomas
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Thomas
Baltimore and Ohio
Front Royal Club
Garland Quarles
John N. Babbage
Baltimore
Amos Syrock
War Casualties Rise for Navy, Army Gains in WW2 reports
Army total 922,302 killed 205,045 wounded 571,608 missing 25,082 prisoners 120,567. Navy totals 148,428 with 53,809 killed, 72,752 wounded, 11,262 missing, 3,605 prisoners. Overall armed forces 1,070,730, up 278 from last week. Figures cover through Sept. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Armed Services
Novick Transfer to Close for Mrs. Novick’s Funeral
Novick Transfer Co will close on Friday September 14 from 1 to 3 pm due to the death of Mrs. Max Novick mother of A J Novick. The notice notes the family reason and temporary closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novick Transfer Co
Max Novick
A. J. Novick
Army Aims to Discharge 800000 Monthly by December
Washington reports the Army told Senators it expects to discharge 800,000 men per month by December 1. The Navy seeks continued secrecy on parts of the Pearl Harbor inquiry about the Japanese code, while Congress advances four key measures including surplus property reform, Standard Time, government securities, and airport funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Capitol Hill
Black Dragon Society
Senate Military Committee
Edwin C. Johnson
D.colp
Naval Inquiry Board
Senate Naval Committee
Solons
Senate
House
W. Stuart Symington
Truman
America
Senate Banking Committee
Fire Alarm System Funding Seeks City Aid
The fire committee will ask the city to appropriate about 2400 dollars to buy and install a new alarm system. Acting Fire Chief E W Argenbright said the Volunteer Firemen's Association formed a four member committee to appeal for funds. The association has raised roughly 4900 dollars so far and favors placing the order promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
E. W. Argenbright
Argenbright
Firemen’s Association
Rouss
Loryn Crabill
Sarah Zane Company
Carson Dettra
Howard Hart
South End
A. Ryland Conner
Friendship
Spanish War Vets To Meet Tonight
The Col. James C. Baker Camp United Spanish War Veterans resumes its monthly meetings Thursday September 13 after July and August suspensions. Commander Shewbridge asks all members to attend. Meetings are held at Knights of Pythias Hall 37 W Boscawen Street with a welcome to visiting comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Baker
United Spanish War Veterans
Shewbridge
Knights of Pythias Hall
W. Boscawen Street
Wanted Laborers Winchester Cold Storage Co
Classified notice seeks laborers for Winchester Cold Storage Company. Posting lists wage offer and contact details for applicants to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Egg futures rally as Army denial limits shell egg needs
Chicago reports show egg futures rising up to two cents a dozen on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange after Army denying reports it would require 2,000,000 cases for the rest of the year. Trade authorities tied earlier price moves to Agriculture Department statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Department of Agriculture
Army
Squirrel Season Opens Saturday In Local Area
Local nimrods prepare as squirrel season starts 30 minutes before sunrise Saturday September 15. Hunters may take six per day with a bag limit of 75 for the season. Game Warden F W Pingley notes food scarcity keeps squirrels less plentiful but moving. season runs from sunup to Metown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Pingley
State Fall Crops Boosted by 1945 Harvest Prospects
The Associated Press reports the 1945 fall harvests show record corn yields and strong hay production. Soybeans rise to 1.58 million bushels, apples yield poorer quality, while overall corn oats and barley output up nine percent above average. Wet July and August hurt red clover seed. dry early month aided peanuts and haying. rains needed for pastures and fall seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
State Cooperative Reporting Service
Officer Borden Resigns From Winchester Police Force
Chief of Police C W Hollis announced that Patrolman Richard Borden has resigned effective September 27 to take another job. Borden joined the force July 5 1943. Hollis urged applicants to enroll in the FBI training school now conducted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hollis
Richard Borden
Borden
Winchester
Hollis
N A A C P Meeting At St Paul A M E Church
The NAACP will hold a meeting tonight at St Paul A M E Church. Mrs Marsh Taper is noted as secretary and M Spottswood Brown as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul A. M. E
Marsh Taper
M. Spottswood Brown
Tojo on MacArthur list and Japan’s surrender moves unfold
Tokyo reports empower the government to round up remaining names on MacArthur list with no time limit but a two day progress expectation. Hideki Tojo, wounded and questioned, headed the list as officials announce occupation steps for Kyushu in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Eighth Army
MacArthur
Hideki Tojo
Tojo
Japan
Walter Krueger
Sixth Army
Adm
Harry Hill
Fifth Amphibious Force
Sasebo
Kyushu
Welcome Home Veterans Return to Civil Life in Frederick County
The Star welcomes veterans from Frederick County and Winchester who have received their discharges and resume civilian life. Names listed include Paul L. Nethers Isaac H. Moore Melvin S ee Wilson D. Gardiner. The Star seeks public help to add more names of local men with recent discharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick County
Winchester
Star
Paul L. Nethers
Isaac H. Moore
Melvin
Ee Wilson D. Gardiner
Bloom’s going out of business coat and legging set sale
Fall coats and legging sets for children offered at sale prices during Bloom’s going out of business sale. The notice lists discounted apparel with dates in late September for shoppers.
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Balkans
Nelson Richards
British Transport
Nellie Novick
Shawnee Court of Honor
Shigetaro Shimoda
Honshu
Kanto Plain
Amerivasion
Genyama
Ai i
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