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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia lists mailing details and rates for advertisements and subscriptions. It notes daily publication with exceptions, AP and Audit Bureau affiliations, and price options for local and outside zones.
The excerpt cites a Bible verse from Acts about times and seasons known only to the Father, noting believers will receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon them and will be witnesses to the gospel.
The push in Congress to create General of the Armies and Admiral of the Navy for Marshall, Arnold, King, and Leahy faces resistance. Marshall declines shelving. King and others show little interest. The piece argues the existing titles already suit the nation’s top military leaders.
The joint statement on U boat activities from Churchill and Roosevelt reveals disquieting facts about March naval conditions. It notes Allied shipping harmed by ongoing U boat actions and hints at broader wartime warnings from officials, though specifics remain cautious.
The joint statement notes U-boat strength and range from the Sea to the Indian Ocean. It warns the enemy keeps subs ready to hit Allied supply lines and that Allied patrols and U-boat base raids have reduced but not eliminated the undersea menace. The piece cautions against premature victory declarations and stresses continued, bitter battles to protect shipping.
Back from their honeymoon in Ascot the Yugoslav King Peter and Princess Alexandra cannot find a house in war crowded London. They stay at a hotel while rental agents seek a suitable dwelling amid housing shortages. The royal exchequer, though limited, supports Alexandra well. Peter’s fortune, largely invested in the United States, should cover expenses.
Raleigh News and Observer notes locals describe treacherous terrain around Cherry Point and Onslow County preferring terms like Hell and Purgatory. Retired forester James Stingley recalls reporting a forest fire in Hell while botanist Dr. B W Wells explains rhododendron thickets are nicknamed hells and slicks for their impassable, dense growth.
Staunton Evening Leader reports a dog in Chicago with false uppers fitted by a dentist. By day the teeth stay in, at night they are removed for cleaning. owner claims the dog eats as well and may someday talk, a marvel of modern canine dentistry.
Doorway to a partial answer on Guernsey cattle after the island’s occupation by German forces. Cows remain for milk production while breeding is restricted by permit. Concerns arise about introduced French cattle and possible impact on stock quality.
The piece notes the state president of the Jr Chamber of Commerce and mentions a $650000 war bond campaign launched today. It also reports Russians repelling a German attack along the Donets river line at Balkleya.
Five years ago the continent lay in an armed posture with nations alert for possible actions. A coal industry shutdown threatened. James H. Price prepared to crown Genevieve Garner queen at the apple blossom festival.
Ten years ago the Esks planned to attend the funeral of Dr J A Richard in a body. Dr Hough was to address Berryville fruit producers and firemen were being instructed in new firefighting methods.
Prof. James E Hodgson of Frederick County dies in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Plans are underway to dedicate W Gerrard Street as Memorial Avenue Local notes reflect a community event and a memorial project for a street designation
Thirty years ago residents feared rainy Easter holidays while plans emerged to build and open the Jack Hotel on Picca Dilly Street. The Empire theater currently runs Prince of Tonight.
Forty five years ago Jr George W Estep a Boyce merchant died in Memorial Hospital Jack Grubbs a Frederick county farmer dies after long illness H G Gibson returned from Tennessee with a fine string of horses Senor Maura is wounded by an assassin in Barcelona Miss Carrie Baker resumed her studies at Virginia Female Institute A polecat was caught stealing eggs by a farmer.
Forty years ago Dr. H. M. White gave the annual address at the Stonewall Jackson Camp. Philip Langley now heads Red Bud School. Fred Yates, a crippled child, was seriously injured when struck by a brick by a playmate. Rev. Dr. S. K. Cox was reappointed to Braddock Street Church. Samuel Atwell leads in the Star Watch Contest. Fresco work proceeds at the First Baptist Church.
Q and A style quiz prompts seven questions on geography weight math taxes Spain Aztec history and biology. It asks Pas de Calais location airtight drum weight water other weights ship tonnage tax deadline 1944 estimates Spain conquest Rehoboam Israel or Judah Mexico boundary state water hummingbird flight direction.
In Richmond the War Food Administration purchases 162000 dozen eggs this week to ease the glut and hold prices. Distribution will focus on state institutions and schools. Limited storage means few eggs can be stored, yet production remains at a record pace and the government may relax support soon.
London April 12 Joe Louis plans a postwar bout with Billy Conn after touring Britain for morale exhibitions for American GIs. He says no retirement age is set and titles are frozen for the duration, with Conn the top challenger. Possible future match with British champion Freddie Mills is also mentioned.
Camp Carson hosts grueling nurse training with bivouac marches gas mask drills and field jobs for 226th Station Hospital personnel. Nurses endure tents, cold, and scarce chow while learning first aid litter drills map reading and unit cohesion under Maj. Davies and Lt. Light guidance.
A column discusses self observation on daily meals versus nutritional guidelines. It notes that natural choices yielded about 1500 calories and balanced protein while minerals and vitamins exceeded minimums. Rats on limited vitamin B diet showed craving for liver and yeast when offered. This prompts thoughts on instinct and appetite guiding food selection across species.
Berlin radio reported British motor torpedo boats attacked a German convoy off the Dutch coast but were repulsed by escort vessels after a sharp fight. Several hits were claimed on the attackers and British damage was described as small. No immediate confirmation from British sources.
Excerpt follows detective Argus Steele as Cynthia Lane seeks a letter to shield her from blackmail. She is found dead, and Argus, Flagg, and others probe the crime amid conflicting motives and a coded note. The scene shifts toward a looming investigation.
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