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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1944
Page
4
Notices announce Star of Interea at the Winchester Virginia post office as second class mail, with subscription rates and delivery guidance. The item includes religious verse and prompts readers to report delivery delays to ensure prompt service.
Dean William I. Myers of Cornell College of Agriculture argues that surging farm real estate purchases postwar threatens the nation. He warns inflation and deflation cycles could follow, urging farmers to use extra income to pay debts and buy war bonds instead of land to preserve value and avoid unrealistic price rises.
A behind the scenes group called the American Tool Examiners Association uses drawing boards and slide rules to drive precision production. They adapted wartime manufacturing to peacetime goods like refrigerators watches furniture and mowing machines through foolproof processes and the assembly line.
A source fragment lauds human ingenuity easing labor and increasing comfort. It suggests efforts that supported war will be applied more to peacetime needs, implying a future of better living standards through continued ingenuity and dedication.
Reprinted editorial lauds Homer L. Ferguson head of Newport News Shipbuilding as a fitting recipient of the Virginia Service Scroll. The piece highlights his World War contributions, leadership in economic development planning, and role with the Virginia War Fund, noting his company’s cost efficiency and harmonious labor relations.
Dr. Wang Shih-chieh reports U.S. friends support China amid wartime anxiety. He cites seven years of blockade driving 50 to 60 million from homes and warns economic collapse unless blockades ease. a good harvest could prevent catastrophe by next year.
The piece argues that Wendell Wilkie failed to win enough Republican voters outside the party, prompting his withdrawal. It notes that internal party popularity does not ensure national success, citing Blaine and Bryan as examples who were strong inside their parties but lost in national contests.
The Helping Hand Club of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church presents a program this Sunday with Rev. A. Tillman and his Alex hm Four. At 3 o’clock the quartet sings and a service flag is dedicated by Boy Scout Troop No. 34. At 8 o’clock there are Old Fashioned Songs and requests for family and friends to attend.
News notes a strong Japanese force raid Milne Bay and mentions U S President Roosevelt opening the new Jefferson Memorial in Washington. Local police say they solved the theft of six automobiles.
Ten years ago President Roosevelt conducted multiple talks with chairmen of major congressional committees. David M. Kidwell was laid to rest today as community notes report a local hall sign of the I O O F lodge being dismantled and repaired.
Twenty years after his passing, retired farmer John Carlisle was buried today. The day’s news notes the ceremony and his life in local records. The same issue mentions the film The Spoilers playing at the Empire theater and a political warning from Premier MacDonald about propaganda.
Thirty years ago Dr Julian F Ward was sworn in as mayor. A report from here states Mrs Jane Bernet died in Baltimore. The baseball season opened with promising results and high early activity.
Forty years ago Shenandoah Valley Academy beat the Has Beens in a local baseball game. The report notes fifty-one fire companies attend a conference in Martinsburg and mentions Walter Abell buying a horse at Harrisonburg.
Forty five years ago Bishop J. C. Cranberry was set to preach the re dedication ceremony sermon. The U S Express Company bought a new horse for the local express wagon. Dr H M White delivered an address to the Stonewall Jackson Camp.
Seven questions cover dates religious history legal terms abbreviations military roles and political facts. Topics include the fifth anniversary of Pope Pius XII coronation the birthday of American independence the Platt Amendment island republic general counsel for the Treasury the meaning of Cygnet a grammar correction about Wake Island Marines the abbreviation of Admiral filibuster effects Vermont’s status and Mexican presidential term length.
The Co-Ordinating Council for Post War Planning of Winchester invites citizens to a meeting on Monday April 24 at the George Washington Hotel. The council aims to outline projects for postwar employment boost and community improvements for Winchester and surrounding areas.
Judge B P Harrison enters an order appointing F H Pierce Hobson C McGhee and Gwynne H Jones to Clarke County School Trustee Electoral Board for four years from August 1 1942. Gwynne H Jones succeeds Henry Post Mitchell who moves to Richmond.
The major policy declaration outlines a world order built on a United Nations style relief and rehabilitation administration with an executive council of major powers. It favors maintenance of adequate forces under international guidance, an international court, free democracies, and tariff and monetary liberalization while seeking domestic unity and nonpartisanship. Hull aims for alignment among Britain Russia and the US, rooted in self interest to avoid meaningless settlements.
Dr. Logan Clendening notes U S meat inspection as a top global safeguard for public health. He cites tuberculosis declines linked to cattle testing and slaughter, contrasting U S vigor with British methods and stressing continued vigilance against infected livestock. The piece includes reader Q&A on remedies for scabies and myths about height growth.
The piece weighs Hull's administration approach after Welles and Wallace sparks, comparing it with Roosevelt's public stance. It questions Hull's ability to stop criticism and unite governments while assessing De Gaulle's stance toward the French committee of liberation and the risk of leftists gaining power in Europe. Hull remains hopeful amid doubts.
The Office of Price Administration announced that motorists eligible for used passenger car tires will soon obtain new factory seconds starting next Monday. The change includes B gasoline ration holders for non-occupational driving and new passenger tube factory seconds removed from the rationing system. About 50,000 tires were held by manufacturers as of April 1.
In a pine street restaurant Argus Steele and Ellen discuss Syria Verne’s murder, study a diagram of the crime scene, and consider jealousy blackmail and a possible same killer. They plan to visit Syria’s penthouse to search for clues using Ellen’s lock picking skill.
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