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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1945
Page
4
This fragment shows a Winchester Virginia newspaper notice for The Star with postal conformance details, subscription notices, advertising rates, and reader delays. It includes a biblical quote and a publication date of Saturday April 28, 1945.
The British expect to take much gold from the Orange Free State in South Africa in coming years. Russia also aims to develop deposits possibly rivaling South Africa. The United States holds about half the world’s gold, creating a trio of powers likely to shape global monetary structure.
The editorial explains royal rights from Britain where crown mines yielded royal metals to the output, then in America miners and authors earning royalties on mined substances and works. It cites Milton’s Paradise Lost payments and notes U S legislation proposed by Senator Bailey to tax labor royalties, with figures and opposition as a broader tax concern.
A discussion warns that clinging to tradition harms creators and owners while living costs surge. It argues royalties won t shield earners as prices rise beyond sustainable levels and urges reform to protect creators.
The piece notes a hard won victory in London but warns triumph will not erase years of war. It outlines VE Day's ahead and ongoing battles with Japan, rebuilding bombed homes, restoring industry, reviving trade, and a heavy wartime budget. It contrasts British taxes with American rates and calls for courage to meet postwar challenges.
A reader can request the Q and A column from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau for 3 cents postage. The answers cover topics from Washington's Farewell Address history to naval terms, draft classifications, hospital admission rates, and Army medical duties.
Wing Commander Douglas Bader, a fighter pilot who lost both legs in 1931, was liberated by American forces in Germany. He became an ace with 22 victories before being shot down in 1941 and repeatedly escaped from prison camps, inspiring endurance and courage. The British Navy even named a battleship Indomitable for him.
A study notes angels as messengers of God and guardians to believers. It recalls biblical references to guardian angels and stresses reverent use rather than worship. The piece mentions the continuous divine care and the angels’ place between God and humanity. It ends with a Q and A about the War Department policy on returning wounded soldiers to duty after overseas hospitalization.
A reader quiz asks for the capital of Negros Island and Idaho, the largest raisin producer, distance from Iwo Jima to Okinawa, true false about Appian Way tunnel, GI mustering-out pay, third largest U S state by area, cwt abbreviation, Rouget de Lisle national anthem, and another name for Ethiopia.
Ralph S. Jordan the Leggett's Department Store manager announces expansion plans for the local store. The Shenandoah Valley Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association will hold its annual sale of purebred cattle here tomorrow with many state cattlemen expected. Thirty Winchester junior hostesses will stage an Open House at Newton D. Baker Hospital Sunday afternoon.
Joe Thomas and Bill Harris describe the pressures from prospective escorts and princesses as the festival proceeds. The Frederick County School Band poses for a group photo in new uniforms, while Handley sweeps its second...
A regional track event drew six schools with Bobby Green shining for the locals as the top performer.
Lefty Jewett and Dick Duvall lead Park to two opening wins against Millwood and Hagerstown. A mother and her two young sons drown in the Shenandoah River near River ton while fishing. two others escape to shore as the boat overturns. Winchester and the valley see record traffic as apple blossoms peak.
Obituary notes the death of Dr Thaddeus Rich longtime concertmaster and assistant conductor of the Philadelphia orchestra. Details of service and surviving family not provided in readable text.
The Council accepts the bid of J. H. and E. L. Henry to lease the city auditorium for 800 dollars per year. Allied forces advance near Ypres with British French and Belgian units holding the line. Russian troops gain victory against German forces on the Eastern Front. Judge and Mrs. A. C. Carson and two young daughters arrive in San Francisco from Manila for a visit to the United States.
James P. Reardon addresses the 20th annual Sigma Phi Delta celebration. The Shenandoah Valley Academy is mentioned along with Mrs. W. V. Hodges hosting a local WCTU chapter anniversary in a parlor. The Board of Trustees plans a Winchester area booklet detailing regional advantages.
Helen and Dick share a lakeside picnic as they boat and talk of war and future days. Mrs Wentworth and memories of Paul hover, while Dick imagines Helen taking his late mother’s place. The scene blends gentle companionship with wary reflections on conflict and loss.
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