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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1941

Page

12

Bible Verse Marking Royal Reproof Or Echoes of Judgment

A historical excerpt quotes 1 Samuel 15 28 urging repentance after a king is rejected by God. The note frames the verse as a lesson on humility and divine favor shifting to a worthy successor.

Saboteurs Charged in Labor Strikes Endangering Production

Vice President Wallace speculates that foreign agents sabotage labor to undermine defense needs. He cites strikes as unexplainable grievances and warns Nazi aims hinge on halting American production. He also questions Dies Committee on未 examined claims by Jan Valtin and Ford Motor Company about foreign‑fostered strikes.

Ford Motor Company

Marx Brothers announce end of film era in unique quit

Groucho says the act has grown stale and crowds will tire. Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo plan new paths. Groucho to write plays, Chico to form an orchestra, Harpo to speak on stage, leaving the silent clowning behind. Curtain for the brothers.

Marx Brothers Groucho Marx Harpo Chico Silent Jon

Norfolk Leaders face choice on funding Virginia Protective Force uniforms

The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch notes Governor Price will not provide state funds for Virginia Protective Force uniforms. City Council and local legislators urge state support, but Governor cites no National Guard money. If funds are refused, Norfolk must cover uniform costs to avoid delays for WPF units.

Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Price Norfolk Virginia Protective Force Wood General Assembly Norfolk Wpf National Guard VPF WPF

Reckless Spending Under Roosevelt Policy Debate

The piece criticizes early New Deal spending and cites rising yearly outlays from 1933 to 1941, plus aid to Britain and defense costs. It warns that debt nears the hundred billion mark and urges trimming non essential spending to avoid bankruptcy.

Newport News Daily Press Roosevelt Herbert Hoover IGE Britain Congress

Nazi Influence Fears Prompt Warning to CIO

A Oklahoma senator warned Monday that Nazi influence could steer American labor toward undermining the defense program, urging both organized and unorganized labor to curb Nazi intrigue. He cited historical warnings and stressed the danger of strikes disrupting defense work and the possibility of drafting labor if needed.

Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Lee Oklahoma Senate CIO Richmond News Constantine Dumba Bethlehem Steel Works Hitler America United States

Three arrests in arson probe tied to incendiary blazes

City police and county sheriff announce three arrests connected to local and county fires they suspect were started on purpose. Baseball results open the Stars league with Gainesboro, Berryville downshore, and Boyce edging Stephens City. Aged couple Robert A Grim and wife host a 60th anniversary party for the Grim family. Five years ago Isaaih Rowe, former county Revenue Commissioner, was struck by a rural mail carrier’s car. Friday and Saturday festival support grows from a Car survey as Prof McIlwee and others visit Oakland Maryland for a concert. Winchester Rotary elects a new president.

Gainesboro Middletown Berryville Downshore Boyce Stephens City Robert A. Grim Austin H. Grim Itaan Isaaih Rowe

East Lynn Screening With Ann Harding At Local Theatre

East Lynn stars Ann Harding in a new film show at the town theatre. The Handley band, under direction, is scheduled to perform as part of the night’s entertainment.

Ann Harding East Lynn Handley Band

German ambassador seeks to avert U S break amid Pershing attack news

The German ambassador in Washington works to prevent a break with the United States as the hunt for Pancho Villa intensifies. An assassination attempt targets Gen. Pershing, commander of U S forces in Mexico. Harry M. Baker of the Old Dominion Paper Mill visits town amid startup rumors.

Washington U. S Gen. Pershing U.S Mexico Pancho Villa Harry M. Baker Old Dominion Paper Mill

Painter attacked by mad dog in town chase

William Taylor is bitten and treated after a mad dog attack in front of Kremer's store. He then pursues the animal through streets as townspeople watch. Elizabeth Kurtz, daughter of Capt Kurtz, is named maid of honor for the United Confederate Camp reunion in Memphis in May.

William Taylor Kremer Elizabeth Kurtz Capt. Kurtz United Confederate Camp Memphis Tenn

Answers To Questions By Frederic J. Haskin

A reader can get factual answers from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. Enclose three cents for reply. The Q&A covers automobile fatalities, White House lawn composition, and historical curiosities.

Frederic J. Haskin Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Learn To Knit and Sew Booklet Advertises Needlework Help

Welfare units aid the needy abroad and trainees at camps spur knitting. A booklet titled NEEDLEWORK offers simple instructions with illustrations. Send ten cents postpaid to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington D C for a copy.

Winchester Evening Star, Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Old Tin Cans May Aid In Defense

Washington April 17 The National Academy of Sciences says up to 12 000 long tons of tin could be recovered yearly from old cans for defense but the process is too costly to justify unless a true emergency makes tin conservation imperative regardless of cost.

Washington National Academy of Sciences Office of Production Management

Wall Street Head Goes Into Army

William McChesney Martin, 34, president of the New York Stock Exchange, entered the army today foreseeing U S entry into the war. He left his $48,000 annual post for a private’s $21 monthly pay after reporting for selective service examinations.

New York William McChesney Martin New York Stock Exchange United States Wall Street

Turnpike speed limit set at 170 miles per hour

Harrisburg reports strict enforcement of a 170 mph limit on the Pennsylvania turnpike from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. Walter A. Jones, chairman of the commission, announced the limit after Governor Arthur H. Jones signed the bill. Other state highways carry a 50 mph limit.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Walter A. Jones Pittsburgh Arthur H. Jones

Ancient city believed oldest inhabited continuous site

Question prompts ask which city archaeologists deem the oldest continuously inhabited. Also queries on drowning myths, capitals, tribal hostility, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, inner tube buoyancy, the Boxer Rebellion, the last Russian Czar, perpetual presidential candidate, and the phrase Ad astra per aspera meaning.

Romania Bucharest Budapest Belgrade Lincoln China Russia

Grammar note on relative pronouns

The correct relative pronoun for people is who not which. Use who to refer to people as the subject or object in a clause.

Can interrupting whooping cough vaccines affect later doses

Dr. Clendening answers whether a month-long gap in the whooping cough vaccine series undermines efficacy and if later doses remain effective. He notes standard three-week intervals are optimal and a long interruption may require restarting the series, while concerns about sensitization are unlikely with the Haemophilus pertussis vaccine.

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Reveal Puzzle Answers

A dense crossword lists Across clues from puddles to weight of India and Down clues from writing implement to cerium. The grid references multiple abbreviations and partial terms including New Engli and Pla for placeholder hints.

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