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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star publication notice urges subscribers to report delivery delays and errors to maintain service. It lists subscription details and rates including a 50 cent transient rate per inch and contract rates, and notes advertising requirements and deadlines for the daily issue dated Tuesday April 4, 1944.
A religious reflection on how Christ reveals himself to believers. It surveys Jesus words about love obedience and the promise of the Spirit. The text cites John 14 20 27 and notes intimate knowledge granted to true followers rather than the world.
The article credits long-range American fighters with extending daylight raids on Germany. With more stations abroad and persistent bomber crews, these fighters provide escort for Flying Fortresses and Liberators, reducing bomber losses and decimating German fighters. The Schweinfurt battles are contrasted to show rising protection and impact.
The first fully integrated steel plant west of the Rockies begins operation in Provo Utah on 1600 acres with 1 280 000 ton annual capacity. It promises a broader industrial base for Washington Oregon and California and faster steel shipments to the region.
A reprinted Cosmopolitan editorial by Percy Maxman argues that so called miracles in danger are proofs of natural law fulfilled. It cites philosophers and theologians, including St Paul and John Flavel, to claim human extremity becomes divine opportunity and that God may save lives in distress.
Ashland Herald-Progress notes the plight of young fathers entering the army who must wind up farms and businesses. They sell machinery and stock, dismantle households, and fear starting over after the war while Congress weighs postwar rehabilitation.
In the House of Commons Winston Churchill won his eighth confidence vote by 425 to 23 amid turbulent years. The government narrowly lost on a domestic equal pay for women teachers by one vote, provoking debate on support for both domestic and foreign policy. The Commons rallied to back the wartime leader, stressing victory and unity.
The article notes Soviet advances in Ukraine threaten German grain supplies and loom near the Ploesti oil fields. It asserts Romania’s oil is vital to Hitler, with Luftwaffe declines linked to prior bombardment and renewed German reinforcements through Hungary and Romania. Allied air power and Soviet advances are highlighted as critical pressures.
Detroit undertakers clash with the War Production Board over coffin length for conserving materials. Nazi submarine bases face fresh British bombing. Harold L. Rogers reported missing in action by the Navy department five years ago. Apple blossom festival slated for April 27-28. Negotiations continue on a defense pact between Italy and Albania. Dr Elsworth Johnson X ray expert speaks at Lions Club meeting.
Ten years ago federal agents seriously wounded and captured Eugene Greene a gunman linked to John Dillinger W W Dunn was elected president of the Shenandoah Area Boy Scouts and floods caused extensive damage across the midwest with losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars
Twenty years ago Ww. W. Glass was chosen as president of the Rotary Club. The Empire presents the "Women, Who Give" show. Postmaster Kern is set to leave the hospital this week after a serious operation.
Thirty years ago Harrisonburg faced a smallpox outbreak as health concerns rose. Mrs. Ada Robb was buried in Old Chapel cemetery and Louise Harmer won the Star Hidden Check Contest.
A reader requests page 2 answers to seven questions: the Ford executive resignation by Charles E Soren’s son, the 1215 charter at Runnymede, the Bible book about Solomon and the Shulamite, whether graduates are from a college or by it, the ludicrous character in Merry Wives, grotesque stone figures called to throw water, caliber as bore or range, correcting a sentence about climate, Nippon as another name, and the Earth’s crust metallic abundance.
Washington groups including a white ministry council and the DC NAACP press Bilbo to resign as Senate District Committee chair. They back the National Negro Congress campaign for April 12 mass meeting at Asbury Church to outline strategy for removal. The opposition cites Bilbo’s race relations stance and public insults to colored citizens.
Lt. Everett E. Frazier of Jacksonville Texas is praised as a modern Daniel Boone and commando for establishing jungle air strips in New Guinea and New Caledonia. Maj. Gen. Whitehead cites his meritorious service accelerating Australian infantry advances. Generals MacArthur and others hold him in high esteem as a top engineering scout.
Paul Mallon notes that the American Labor Party results in New York show strong Communist influence. He argues disciplined turnout led to the Hillman faction’s victory, with estimated 85,000 to 100,000 Communist votes and low overall ALP turnout in New York City.
The text argues that Roosevelt and Mayor Li Guardia will suffer as ALP declines and labor shifts back to Democrats and Republicans. AFL and John Lewis oppose communism. CIO to follow. Dubinsky’s exit weakens Hillman’s bid, while Republicans leverage the upheaval for the fourth term campaign amid communist controversy.
The article discusses a baby's heightened sensitivity to temperature and moisture, noting rapid heat loss and greater reaction to hot and cold. It covers diaper rash causes, care of skin folds, prevention of heat rash, and common childhood eruptions like eczema impetigo and ringworm, plus reader questions on driving during angina and elderly warmth needs.
Diet guidance outlines a Tuesday plan totaling around 500 calories with meals labeled breakfast luncheon and dinner. Breakfast includes apple sauce shredded wheat and coffee. lunch features a peanut butter sandwich with salad. dinner lists a frankfurter spring onions toast and gelatin dessert.
In a complex web of party maneuvering and personal ties, the piece argues the strongest labor third party in the nation is effectively dead as Democrats leverage machine politics in selection races. It notes Hillman's White House links, LaGuardia's neutrality, and ripple effects on Roosevelt era power dynamics.
Syria Verne, famed model and artist's subject, is murdered after returning home post quarrel with Pierre Sturgis. Police find no gun or fingerprints. Argus Steele, Ellen Curtis, and Roger Flagg probe a web of models, photos, and a bustling agency, hinting at a competitive, glamorous world.
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