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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1940

Page

4

The Winchester Evening Star Classified Rates Notice

The notice outlines advertising rates 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, cash with copy, national reps in major cities, and AP reprint rights. It notes submission deadlines by 9 PM the day before publication and standard transient and contract rates.

Tenney- Woodward and Conklin, Inc New York Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Los Angeles Associated Press

Righteousness and Freedom Theme Quoted Verse

A brief biblical verse highlights freedom through faith with the line from John 8 36 stressing true liberty in Christ. The citation emphasizes spiritual emancipation over human compulsion.

John

Betrayal and Nazi Penetration in Norway Revealed

The report claims German forces reached Oslo aided by internal treachery among Norwegian defenders. It details orders that silenced resistance, Norway’s fjord defenses, and planted agents in key posts. It calls out Hitler’s strategy of from within influence and notes a cited book available at Handley Library.

Oslo Norway Leland Stowe Chicago Daily News Edmund Stevens Christian Science Monitor Oslofjord Drobak Hitler Scandinavia Hermann Rausching Danzig Handley Library Balkans Yugoslavia Hungary Turkey Rumania Bulgaria

Scandinavia War Impact on German Iron Ore Supply

The changing Nordic scene affects German iron ore flows via Narvik. Britain’s naval actions and an Allied expeditionary landing threaten Sweden’s ore shipments, with potential to disrupt 45 percent of German imports. A Swedish blockade could cripple Germany as a strategic outcome.

Scandinavia Narvik Germany Sweden Britain Hitler

Hitler’s Blitz Raises Question on Denmark and Sweden Independence

The article argues Britain and France could land troops to help Sweden remain independent while Denmark’s value as a supplier may wane as Germany undercuts its resources. It notes Denmark ships dairy and hog products but feed must come from abroad, possibly weakening Denmark as an asset. It also suggests Hitler has blundered yet remains shrewd, leaving his position uncertain.

Denmark Germany Great Britain Hitler der Fuerhrer

Reprinted Editorials from Roanoke World News

The Roanoke World News editorial argues defense of liberty starts at home and fights isolationism. William O Flaherty Richmond attorney pressed neutrality and warned against entangling alliances. He cites 1917 1918 casualties and urges restraint while aiding Allies short of war.

Roanoke World News American Legion William O'Flaherty Richmond Legion Mr. O'Flaherty Europe Asia America England France

Woman's Civic League elects Mrs Snarr president

Mrs George Snarr is named president of the Woman's Civic League. The item notes leadership change within the local civic group.

George Snarr Woman's Civic League William O. Douglas United States Supreme Court Yentral and Semples Crystal Stewart Bell Betsy Ross Bell

Giant Pan-American Clipper lands in Honolulu

Five years ago the Pan-American Clipper touched down in Honolulu Hawaii after a flight from California with regular service planned after July. The Chamber of Commerce wired Roosevelt War Secretary Dern and other federal officials seeking aid for an armory construction project. Mrs Bruce Slonaker was named chairwoman of the Winchester Presbytery nominating committee at its annual meeting here.

Honolulu

Berry's Ferry truck crash injures two Washington men

Ten years ago a heavy truck overturned at Berry's Ferry injuring two men from Washington, D. C. A separate Frederick County blaze along a five mile front on North Mountain damaged thousands of feet of virgin timber. Miss Louise Baker Glass and Miss Mary Virginia Steck are named maids of honor to Suzanne Pollard. Queen Shenandoah VII.

Washington, D. C Berry's Ferry Frederick County North Mountain Louise Baker Glass Mary Virginia Steck Suzanne Pollard Shenandoah VII

Wounded Russian Chief of Staff Shot Amid Zeppelin Raids

Twenty five years ago Grand Duke Nicholas, chief of staff of the Russian army, is shot in the stomach and badly wounded by a Russian general. The English countryside is upset by continued zeppelin raids. Mrs Lucien Carr Jr and W Spot White conduct back yard examinations in a cleanup drive with prizes. John S Solenberger and Company are distributors for the Diamond squeegee tread tire, their ad in The Star reads.

Grand Duke Nicholas Lucien Carr, Jr W. Spot White John S. Solenberger and Company

Masonic Tour Seeks Funds for Memorial and Local Campaigns

James Haymaker and others called on President McKinley with a Masonic handshake to request money for General Daniel Morgan memorial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. A newly formed Board of Trade seeks 500 for Winchester advertising. Hester Brewing moves from 34 East Piccadilly to Cumberland.

James Haymaker George Kinze Stewart Bell R. Atwell L. N. Barton H. R. Kern McKinley Daniel Morgan Mount Hebron Board of Trade Council Winchester Hester Brewing Company East Piccadilly Street Cumberland

Quiz questions from The Star page turning to page 2

A set of seven questions asks about a highway linking continents eggs nutrition math words differences a famous school founded by Booker T Washington weight at Earth's center the Invisible Empire the sport linked to Barney Ross facial muscles smiling versus frowning Moonlight Sonata composer and the Taj Mahal location India Turkey or Iran.

Booker T. Washington Invisible Empire Barney Ross Taj Mahal India Turkey Iran Persia

Todays Common Error Reminder

A language tip highlights avoiding phrases like I don’t like those kind of things and suggests using that kind of sort. The note stresses concise phrasing and proper form for everyday speech guidance.

Endorses Bowling As Healthy Sport for Women

A physician extols bowling as beneficial for both men and women. The activity provides exercise for the back arms and legs while improving coordination and posture. He notes hundreds of thousands of women bowlers and growing popularity among women nationwide.

Diets for Skin Health Recommend Fresh Air Water and Foods

Nature based remedies for skin health emphasize sunshine, air, water and cleanliness. Key nutrients include sulphur from onions and cabbage, iron from spinach and prunes, and vitamin A from carrots. Almonds and Brazil nuts provide beneficial oils, with unpeeled carrots prized for surface vitamins.

How to Select Children's Shoes

A guide to fitting children's footwear with steps on measuring both feet, ensuring stockings fit loosely, allowing toe room, snug instep and heel, and avoiding chafing. Includes notice about Dr. Clendening offering seven pamphlets for 10 cents each on topics from digestion to feminine hygiene.

ED ‘Tor Clendening

Winter illness injury bars 6 million from daily activities

A United States Public Health Service report states six million of the nation's 130 million people are unable to work attend school or pursue normal activities each day in winter due to illness injury or a gross physical impairment from accidents.

United States Public Health Service

Barge Escape Plot Thickens with Bill in Shadow

A barge voyage toward Big Bend tightens the plot as the narrator plans to swap allies for freedom. He tricks Bill, a suspected accomplice of William Calla, into risking exposure while the crew eyes a quick city return and a ranch house rendezvous.

Bill William Calla Pete Big Bend Calla Frisco Jack Mr. Calla Sally Bil Rio Vista

Magic Carpet Up To Date In Air Transport Odd Cargoes

Airplanes now carry varied loads beyond bombs. Beagles hunted on site, a full passenger car shipped coast to a New Guinea mine, live poultry to the Americas, milk to Wake Midway Guam from Honolulu, and heavy machinery moved to remote regions. The magic carpet analogy highlights air travel as modernization of old pack animal methods.

New Guinea Central South America Wake Midway Guam Pacific Honolulu

Answers To Questions From Frederic J. Haskin

A reader questions Fre d Haskin on topics from Red Cross membership to U S exports, opera training, bicycle crashes, state capitols costs, and San Francisco water front. The compiled Q A covers notable facts and figures with concise clarifications.

Everybody's Song Book collection offered for 20 cents

The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau promotes Everybody's Song Book a 144 page collection of over 200 favorite songs. It covers joyous gatherings religious occasions patriotic pieces and foreign tunes with simplified music. Send 20 cents and a completed coupon to Washington D C for a copy.

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