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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1940
Page
4
August and its Quiet Splendor in Nature's Peak
Bayard Taylor described August as a tideless expanse of slumber with languid air and cooling shade. He notes rich corn, vibrant green trees, and rainbow hues in gardens, praising August as a month of rest or work where nature inspires renewed energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Taylor
Aumust
Defense Not War Call Shapes Public Opinion
A financial authority warns against war hysteria and urges defense rather than aggression. Polls show broad support for readiness while opposing belligerent involvement in Europe. It notes wartime taxation and economic ruin discourage industry from backing conflict and urges strong defenses to deter aggressors.
Preserve Our Rights in Constitution Era Speech
John D. Miller of the National Council of Farmers' Cooperatives warned that the nation must uphold constitutional rights during stress. He cited assembly freedom, speech, press, home sanctity, and private property, saying destroying one man’s rights imperils all. He urged agricultural cooperatives to defend these principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Miller
National Council of Farmers’ Cooperatives
Miller
Mr. Miller
Reprinted Editorials on Sullivan Critique of Wendell Willkie
Charlottesville Progress notes how Mark Sullivan of the Washington Post mocks Wendell Willkie’s plan to author his own campaign speeches. The editorial reflects on editorial voice and candidate messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Ghost writing and the limits of public policy input
The Post argues that disguising policy advice as executive statements shifts blame to public servants and undermines accountability. It says experts should prepare routine material for officials, but not substitute for a leader’s independent thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gost
Japan's spy hunt signals shifts in new regime
The article discusses Japan's recent police spy campaign as a sign of broader fear of fifth column threats. It suggests the drive serves political aims, maintaining maneuvering between Britain and Nazi powers, while Japan seeks visible strength without fully committing to any side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Manchuria
Europe
United States
Nippon
Far East
Mussolini
Melodrama 1940 Style Echoes In Speech
The piece recalls a melodramatic stage sequence with a villain pursuing a heroine across cliffs and railroad tracks, culminating in a menacing confession. It juxtaposes Adolf Hitler’s Reichstag remark about England with a theatrical vignette from gaslight-era theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Adolph Hitler
Winchester and Berryville Guard leave for Manassas maneuvers
One year ago the Winchester and Berryville National Guard units departed for Mannassas for annual summer maneuvers. Japan says it was drawn into an alliance with Germany due to actions by the United States and England. Charlotte Ramsburg of Mary Washington College is nominated into Alpha Tau Po.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Berryville
Mannassas
Japan
Germany
U. S
England
Charlotte Ramsburg
Mary Washington College
Alpha Tau Po
Officials mobilize as nations clash and fish deaths rise
Italy and Ethiopia announce mobilization while the League of Nations advances border dispute arbitration. State officials arrive to probe numerous dead fish in county streams. Orville Willey is named principal at Middletown School and Fred Braithwaite to lead a new consolidated school at Gainesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Orville Willey
Middletown
Fred Braithwaite
Gainesboro
Winchester Hit By Second Heat Wave And Clean-Up Efforts
Volunteeres assist Gore area after near total lumber yard fire while Winchester endures a second heat wave. In local sports, the Winchester Club defeats Staunton golfers as Logan Fay shoots a 77 for low score. Three colored females hold up and rob William DeHaven, reports indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rob Wiliam DeHaven
Winchester Club
Staunton
Logan Fay
City Council Votes to Right-Side Driving Across Streets
Twenty five years ago the city council meets to enact traffic laws requiring all vehicles to drive to the right of the street center. The Empire Amusement Co and Commonwealth Attorney J P Reardon back a move promoting The Goddess at the Empire Theatre as a serial. German forces reportedly wrest Poland from Russia with many fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Amusement Co
J. P. Reardon
Empire Theatre
Poland
Russia
City militias form infantry and cavalry units in new State lineup
It is agreed that city boys will form an infantry company and county boys a cavalry unit in a new State militia organization to which Winchester is entitled. Lightning strikes the Winchester Telephone Exchange building in Charles Town West Virginia. No injuries reported, but circuits are out of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Telephone Exchange
Charles Town
W. Va
Ronnie
Linda
Oldtime Remedies and Diet in Health Column
Dr. A J Cone promotes salt pork nose plugs to stop nosebleeds and prevent recurrence. The diet section lists meals and a nurse’s note on questions about first aid and a pamphlet offer from Dr. Lowan Clendening on topics from diet to diabetes and feminine hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cone
St. Louis
Clendening
Lowan Clendening
Answers to Questions From The Winchester Evening Star
A reader information page lists brief Q and A items on topics from the history of soap and asphalt to Barbara Frietchie and Coal Oil Johnny. Entries cite dates, names, and facts including Joe Louis turning pro on July 4, 1934 and cocoons needed for silk hosiery, with references to Haskin’s Washington bureau.
Wedding and Murder Ties Shifting Hearts in New York
Linda grapples with loyalty as Caroline marries Terry after a chilly chapel ceremony. Robert senses Mina’s motive links to murder while Linda faces a murder case stake. Ronnie urges caution, urging Linda to wait for a clearer path. To Be Continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapter
Terry
Mina
Caroline
Linda
Robert
Caroline Elizabeth Pickard
New York
Rob
The Tailwagger’s Association Purpose
The Tailwagger’s Association focuses on the welfare of dogs and canine enthusiasts across the community seeking care and advocacy for pets.
Today’s Common Error on Relative Clauses
Guidance on pronoun use in relative clauses. Replace who which that with as in some contexts and adjust wording when such is followed by a relative clause. The note outlines avoiding standard forms and clarifies construction rules.
Common Household Pests booklet offered by Information Bureau
The Winchester Evening Star promotes a government booklet titled Common Household Pests. It lists pests such as ants moths flies mosquitoes roaches bedbugs fleas and mice and urges households to send ten cents postpaid for a copy. Frederick J. Haskin directs the information bureau and a coupon is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Winchester Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Opening of the Supreme Court and a New York resort by cable car
The crier announces the Supreme Court sitting with Oyez cry and God save the United States. Mount Beacon in New York is described as a summer resort at 1540 feet, reachable only by cable car with no motor road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Chief Justic
Supreme Court of the United States
The
United States
New York
Mount Beacon
Beacon
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