23 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1944
Page
1
Red Army spearheads reach the Hungarian border after pushing through Romania. Russian forces cross the Vistula at Warsaw amid heavy battles on the western bank as a bridgehead may form in the Polish capital.
Soviet forces push toward their first Baltic combat cruise as minesweepers clear a safe channel after Tallinn seizure. Leningrad Army advances to Riga pockets while Malinovsky’s spearheads near Bekescsaba Szeged, Arad, and Oradea 40 miles from the front. Red Air sinks Tallinn evacuation ships as Maslennikov’s Third Baltic Army grips 60 localities near Valga. Continued on Page 2 Col 2.
Ma Winchester urges local citizens to attend the Social Recreation Training Institute in Winchester the week of October 2. Sponsored by the City Recreation Department and taught by nationally known author Ruth, the course aims to develop leaders for schools churches clubs and homes.
Local apple growers and processors learned that the Office of Price Administration and Economic Stability Director Fred Vinson retained the 1943 by product apple price ceilings for the 1941 season. Class A and B prices were listed with potential additional pay for higher grades, as a drought impact on the 1944 crop was noted. Carroll R. Miller praised the action on behalf of Appalachian Apple Service, Inc., which represents several states in the major processing region. The group had been in Washington for discussions, with other area leaders present.
Los Angeles crowds heard Governor Thomas E. Dewey advocate broadening social security to cover about 20 million people not now protected. He cited 1935 enactment with cross‑party support and urged expansion to aid the aged ill and unemployed, outlining a plan to extend old age and survivors insurance to farmers and domestic workers.
The Market Street Methodist Church marks debt payoff on its parsonage with a 11 am sermon by Rev. Reginald W. Vanderberry on Home and a 4 pm dedicatory service and fellowship hour at 419 West Clifford Street. Officials and ladies groups join in the ceremonies as antiques and fine furnishings highlight the home.
General Eisenhower announces a strict policy for occupied Germany, banning Nazi political and military organizations and abrogating discriminatory German laws. The measure, aiming to curb collaboration, includes death penalties for aiding or misleading the Allies. London press criticizes progress of the War Crimes Commission and lists of 350 criminals.
Weather improved over the straits of Dover enabling another large air assault on Germany. Allied bombers and fighters operated despite cloud cover, striking Kassel and the Munich area while Mediterranean air fleets moved toward southern Germany. Nine bombers and a fighter were missing.
Help wanted for Apple runners and experienced women sorters and facers at Hurst Packing Co. Pleasant working conditions with good pay. Apply at North Kent Street or call 3770 or 5152. (1p-1t)
Transportation furnished call Pine Motor Co. listing available positions for apple harvest support and packing house assistance with company transport provided. Industrial hiring notice from a local Pine area business.
An hourly house cleaning job posted for 326 Amherst Street seeks a worker. The notice lists hours and a location but provides no further personal details or contact information.
Sept 23 dispatch notes a monumental Allied push ahead, with German defenses stiffening at the border. Despite German losses and a brutal retreat into Germany, hard fighting continues as American forces west of Nancy engage roughly 2,900 German troops in intense, small-scale actions and the Arnhem airborne operation accelerates western advance.
President Roosevelt prepares a 3,000 word radio address for a 9:30 to 10 p.m. dinner talk at the Statler Hotel with the International Teamsters Union. He aims to appeal to labor voters and respond to criticisms as he campaigns for a fourth term. A separate proclamation designates October 12 Columbus Day, urging world peace through international association. The president’s final White House workout precedes the televised broadcast on NBC and CBS.
Youth worship event planned at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday morning Sept 24 at 9 45 featuring fellowship singing with a new trio.
U S Pacific Fleet reports in the Pacific war update that Manila raids triggered speculation of a Philippine war declaration. Nimitz notes continued Peleliu fighting with Marines stalled on Bloody Nose Ridge and Angaur Island advances as Koror is shelled. Tokyo radio sticks to the Philippines theme touting a potential strategic blow.
Pvt. Joe Aiello of the 1st platoon on Morotai Island plummeted 3000 feet when his parachute failed to open. He survived with no broken bones after landing among treetops and was unconscious at impact. He later quipped about the air corps and recalled fearing angels upon regaining consciousness.
British armor and American parachute troops crossed the Rhine to the southern bank near a last Rhine branch as they pressed a north bank holdout. The British force advanced with artillery support while a German counterattack threatened the relief line from Eindhoven to Nijmegen, complicating the linkup with the north bank’s lost division.
Mr and Mrs Alva M Hockman of 720 South Kent street report their son Pfc Duane Wesley Hockman has been missing in action in southern France since September 1 He served with an armored unit moving from the Italian peninsula to Rome and then to southern France He previously served in North Africa after enlisting March 20 1943 and was employed by the Fred F Sturm Company before the war The War Department will keep the family posted on further reports.
Mrs Page Fuller of Martinsburg W Va reports that her husband Cpl Elmer F Fuller was slightly wounded in action in France on September 3 He is somewhere in a United States hospital overseas The Pullers address is 702 Virginia Avenue and he previously worked for American Viscose in Front Royal He went overseas in July with the U S Infantry Friends may obtain his new overseas address from his parents
Pvt. Harry E. Ridgeway of Winchester reports from France his solo capture of twelve Germans and help from comrades to seize two more, totaling 26 prisoners in two days. He writes of the close bonds formed with his squad and staying near his foxhole under mortar fire.
Allied forces push six miles toward the Rhine below Arnhem with a British Second Army advance aided by U S airborne units. The maneuver eases a previously critical situation as German reinforcements clash near Veghel and Stolberg. American troops advance toward Cologne after taking Stolberg amid heavy house to house fighting.
Apple harvest workers secure tickets at the Star Job Office on September 22 as part of a recruitment or assignment process. The notice lists a location, date, and participating organization without additional details.
Oak Grove announces reopening under new management withRenaming Friday Saturday and Sunday hours from 8 PM to 12 PM offering beer and sandwiches. Also seeking a lime spreader mechanic for permanent in person position at E Earl Shade's Garage with application details in the notice.
Wanted laborers and checkers for Winchester Cold Storage Co. announces a game at Winchester Park. Winchester vs Front Royal Stars scheduled with unclear date and time, hints of a 3 to 0 score or scoreless start.
A brief classified notice seeks a male worker for full or part time positions in cider mills. The entry mentions J. Heinz Co and Valley Pike as locations or employers and includes fragmented reference to Pingley and Carper Cleaners.
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