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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1944
Page
4
A fragment from the Winchester Virginia edition dated Friday April 7 1944 includes a religious excerpt read John 19 1-5 and 16 1 Behold The Man. It discusses skies and mountains noting peaks hidden by clouds and the odds of surviving a forced landing.
A religious meditation on Easter celebrates Mary Magdalene at the empty sepulcher and the rise of faith against darkness. It portrays the triumph of righteousness and the duty of humankind to gird for earthly trials as the world seeks peace.
Captain Ray Allen of Oklahoma leads a formation of four pilots flying for the China National Aviation Corporation. They have crossed the Himalaya Range more than 1 500 miles in attempts to supply interior China. The India to China air corridor is described as one of the world’s most dangerous routes with unmapped mountains.
A new Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Physically Handicapped Adults was organized in February in Richmond with W. H. Gibson as president. Cornelia Adair chairs the Richmond chapter. Easter seals are being sold to support the program. The group aims to survey Virginia's crippled children, aid clinics, convalescent care, vocational guidance, and study needs and facilities, avoiding overlap with existing services. Contributions may be sent to Walter C. Chapman or James B. Daugherty Jr. in Roanoke and at the Medical College of Virginia. W. R. Legge serves on the State Board of Directors.
In the latest action reported, British 8th Army forces breach Axis defenses to the north of Gabes while American troops continue mop up operations north of Maknassy. The report notes advancing Allied momentum in Tunisia.
Otho J. Hardesty a Clarke county farmer died at his home on 120 West Cork Street. John L. Bond a Frederick county farmer and Trust grower died at his home near town. Rev. S G Spencer named pastor of Market Street M E Church. Residents petition against a colored pool hall on East Piccadilly Street. White Tiger currently playing at the Colonial. General Huerta claims Torreon was Vil la plot thirty years ago.
Forty years ago John Nulton faced a critical condition at Memorial Hospital. Captain H P Richard aged 88 died at his home near Hayfield. E Bruce Capper was installed as Exalted Ruler of the Elks.
Forty five years ago Rev. Hugh White spoke to the Reformed Church on missions in China. Experts and prospectors departed Gainesboro after a search for coal mines. Rev. Nelson P. Dame returned to the city after special services in New York.
A set of trivia prompts asks about Momote airfield location in the Admiralty islands water needs for Pungus a W F A the Gota Canalls and King of Belgium in WWI linseed oil source the symbol options asterisk ampersand ambergris bamboo type census timing and the term used for a price or university by its graduates.
Baltimore prices show apples steady and eggs 2,606 cases with unsettled market and moderate receipts of whites and mixed colors. Cattle scarce with steady undertone, hogs fair activity but steady, spring lambs carried over. Chicago hogs and cattle futures show widespread declines in heavier weights and steady to mixed demand for sheep and dairy cows.
Britain faces a looming strike year with coal shortfalls and export curtailments. The wage and arbitration system is tested as unions and government weigh limits on industrial action and the impact on wartime production.
Territorial moves and strategic outlook amid World War II tensions. Tanks, troops, and hopes of invasion shifts are discussed with emphasis on Soviet advances, German reserves, and Allied command constraints following Cassino and Anzio setbacks.
Readers submit varied letters on health topics and opinions. Some praise or critique Dr. Glendening's column while others question medical advice and discuss tobacco headaches and dental work.
A dated Lenten reducing diet outlines a day plan including breakfast with apple sauce grap enuts milk and oleate. lunch offers fish balls with salad and light dressing. tea with no additives. dinner features broiled cube steak peas a small cake and coffee without cream or sugar.
The writer questions allocating ships and troops to Italian aims when a European invasion looms. Rome lacks decisive power, and the decision may be to maximize gains with existing forces. The Japanese threat to India endangers China trade routes, demanding action to destroy or push back the invaders. Indian divisions in Burma and Cassino are largely native and well-trained.
Shenandoah county residents from Strasburg Woodstock Maurertown New Market Timberville and Toms Brook filled ninety appointment slots for Winchester’s seventh blood donor clinic on April 13 14 and 15. Stewart Bell Jr. cites county Red Cross effort and volunteer transport as key to success. Registration at Peoples Drug Store second floor open daily except Sunday 10 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Call 6502 for details and requirements. Help the USO provide a home away from home by giving to the war fund.
Inspector Grange probes the homicide of Syria Verne in her Manhattan penthouse. Suspects include Pierre Sturgis the photographer and others from the modeling and art world. The case threads through the Penguin Club, a fashion show, and the Sturgis circle as allies and rivals are questioned.
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