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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1941
Page
4
A fragment from the Winchester Evening Star contemplates a historical figure named De mas who abandoned worldly pursuits, invoking a biblical frontier to reflect on spiritual treasures. The tone hints at contemplation rather than reporting, with archaic phrasing suggesting a reflective column.
The twenty second Annual State Conference of the Virginia Commission on Interracial Cooperation promotes clear eyed progress through mutual understanding and real work. It emphasizes white and black leaders learning from each other, advancing skills and equal rights, and serving all Virginians beyond mere goodwill.
Secretary Morgenthau and congressional leaders agree on a 3.6 billion dollar tax increase to fund expanded defense spending. The plan aims to cover two thirds of expected 19 billion dollar annual outlays, with borrowing likely. Morgenthau warns against non defense spending while admitting prior promises were not kept. He argues higher taxes curb inflation by reducing purchasing power, leaving taxpayers facing a stern necessity to pay.
The piece argues British leadership under Churchill bet on ambitious expeditions to Greece and Africa. It contends Greece may fail due to German superiority in men and equipment, while Hitler’s Africa force struggles as British naval power sieges supply lines. The essay contrasts Churchill’s strategy with naval dominance and Wavell’s cautious stance.
The piece portrays cartographers under pressure during wartime as they resume precise measuring with calipers and compasses amid ongoing conflict.
The article warns of the disintegration of Yugoslavia under a rapid Nazi offensive and a Balkan carve up by Germany, Italy, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. It argues that Greece and Britain face dire straits as Germany concentrates a million men, threatening Allied defense and naval control in the Tonian, Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.
The author denounces sending American troops to distant theaters arguing it risks lives and could ruin Britain, urging instead to protect national interests and avoid a WWI type intervention. The piece warns of disaster in Greece and stresses preserving the U.S. safety and neutrality.
An Illinois newspaper editor retires after thirty years with a $100000 nest egg. A complimentary banquet honors him and his remarks credit strict honesty economy and the recent death of his uncle who left him $98500.
One year ago Dr Henry Francis Grady assistant Secretary of State accepted invitations to crown the festival queen. Allies in London reported full control of the Norway situation as severe winter and late spring hinder planting with late apple bloom expected.
Ten years ago Col. Leroy Hodges offered a cup to the town in Virginia to spur airport interest while Rear Admiral R. E. Byrd was set to crown the festival queen this year.
An editorial in The Star calls for residents of the Back Creek district to vote dry in the option election. The piece argues for prohibition as the preferred policy.
Reader information bureau presents brief Q and A items on topics from WWI shipping losses to boysenberries and Lafayette statue, with concise factual answers attributed to named individuals and sources.
Winchester Virginia forms Name sake Towns Committee to ship children's clothing to Winchester England refugees. Mrs. Victor Arthur chairs local effort, Dr. Charles Anderson honorary president. Clothes up to sixteen years should be clean and well repaired with buttons.
Four years and 9,000 blueprints into construction, Douglas Aircraft’s B-19, the world’s largest airplane, is ready for test flights at Clover Airport. The giant features a 212 foot wingspan, 132 foot length, 210 mph top speed, 7,750 mile range, and capacity for 41 tons payload plus eight crew beds. Maj. Stanley Umstead and O W Coyle are named as test and Douglas pilots.
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The guidance advises replacing a clause with who when the pronoun refers to a person as the subject of a relative clause. It emphasizes using who rather than whom to improve naturalness and clarity in modern English usage.
The Better Service Club in Shenandoah held a program in the high school auditorium with 700 attendees. James H. Evans of Norfolk and Western Roanoke spoke on freight handling, noting postwar loss claims fell from 120 million to 21 million, challenging railway workers to cut costs further.
The club showcased three dances before announcing the next meeting on May 15. Members and guests discussed upcoming events and rehearsal plans for the season.
Government 6 page booklet outlines farm house and city dwelling plans with floor diagrams and economical construction hints. Kitchen designs reviewed by home economics experts. plans suitable for rural, town, or suburb settings. Send ten cents for the booklet to the Practical Information Bureau Washington D C with stamped payment.
Dr. Clendening discusses how middle aged and elderly patients show distinct nervous system disorders due to brain artery changes. Apoplexy, memory loss, personality shifts, tremor, and malnutrition affect this group, with limited effectiveness of young age remedies and diet adjustments like Harrop Diet.
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