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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1944
Page
4
Public notice section lists subscription rates for The Evening Star and includes a Bible verse from Mark 16 20. The page is dated Saturday April 15 1944 and notes delivery adherence and advertising deadlines.
War era agriculture faces strain as farmers adjust to government targets. Last year 361 million acres were planted. this year forecast at 374 million, 6 million below the War Food Administration goal. Corn expected to reach 100 million acres while sugar beet production faces worker shortages and transport bottlenecks. Tobacco up 300,000 acres but still short of its goal amidst harvest concerns.
Army laboratory research since the war began develops layered clothing with trapped air pockets for temperature control in hot and cold climates. Wool remains closest to the body, cotton air breaks wind, and heavy canvas boots are used though not waterproof.
Citizens are urged to support the campaign by purchasing war bonds. Local leaders highlight the importance of timely contributions to sustain critical military efforts and bolster national defense.
Reprinted editorials express relief and satisfaction at the Mexican president Avila Camacho escaping an assassin’s bullet. They note his strong U S ties war leadership and Pan American solidarity while suggesting motives behind the attack may be political or fascist linked. The public response in Mexico appears supportive of Camacho.
Critical battle for African control intensifies as Royal Air Force planes strike Stuttgart with heavy bombings. Car sharing is required for B gas ration coupons.
A report notes leaders Hitler and Mussolini urged not to wage war for at least a decade. The two leaders were reported to have conferred in Munich. Separately Silas Cather underwent a serious operation at Memorial Hospital.
Handley Judges secure their initial track meet victory against Massanutten Academy as local sports coverage notes. The report also mentions the rites for David M. Kidwell and a newly implemented mailing schedule at the post office.
Harry Williams postmaster of Capon Road struck and fatally injured by a train. Henry D Grim also fatally hurt in Alexandria. The White Sun is the current show at the Colonial.
Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church for Miss Margaret T. Fagan. John M. Steck elected president of City Council. John ee dies in Mer cersburg.
H B Carlton leases the Geary Hotel. Mrs Courtney Ewan dies in Baltimore Maryland. Sunday School committee of the M E Church convenes in Martinsburg.
Attorney A. J. Tavenner traveled to Woodstock. Rev. S. D. Skelton hosted a donation party at the U. B. Church. Dr. Dakota Ray, a White Indian Doctor, is in town selling Tiawana.
A reader quiz lists seven queries about Sun Oil Co explosives, Ickes deputy, solar eclipse phases, pro tem meaning, first U S Navy admiral, constitutional revenue origin, and a tricky geography or terminology item.
Baltimore market reports show cattle prices steady to strong with several classes up, calves and hogs mixed by weight, good feeder steers at 14.50, fat beef cows around 11.75 to 13.25, and hogs steady at 8.00 with lighter weights stronger. Chicago totals list salable hogs 8,500 with top prices 13.75 for good and choice, cattle and veal mixed, steers and yearlings steady to higher, sheep steady to varied and lambs trading near 16.50.
Chicago grain market opens with soaking rains delaying oats seeding and mixed initial prices for wheat and oats. Wheat May to Dec prices range from 3-8 to 6 1-4, oats July 78 1-4, Sept 74 3-8, rye May 1.29 1-4 to July 1.27 1-2.
Stock market activity was light with scattered gains in steels and motors as leaders lagged. Turnover around 250 000 shares marked one of the smallest volumes since October, while Pennsylvania Coal & Coke peaked for the year and Engineers Public Service rose after the SEC approved up to 4 million dollars for retirement of preferred stock. Key movers included Chicago and Ohio Bethlehem U S Steel Standard Oil New Jersey General Motors Sears DuPont Telero, Harvester and General Electric.
The report discusses India infiltration limits and supply by air, noting British stay strong with solid supply lines. It also analyzes Vice President Wallace's China trip motives and the Republican delegate race with Dewey, MacArthur, Stassen, and Bricker poets.
A reminiscence on Great Ormond Street Hospital and shifts in crippling diseases. It notes rickets declining due to Vitamin D and sun exposure, tuberculosis in children falling with milk safety, and warns that growing pains can signal real issues while explaining mild temperature rises and the uses of benzadrine.
A 1944 poem by Nola I Chapman celebrates spring vividly with green grass flowers and blooming trees. The verse depicts buttercups violets daffodils and dogwood as mountains cradle gentle breezes and a warming breath of spring.
In Syria Verne’s apartment detective Argus uncovers a hidden murder mechanism inside an air conditioning unit. A gun hidden behind a ventilator fires via a telephone switch, revealing the killer used electrical work and timing to murder Syria. The duo collects clues including a red hair and machine serials as the case progresses.
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