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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
4
The passage cites Associated Press copyright and reprint rights for Evening Star content, then includes a Bible verse from Psalm 49 about wealth not redeeming a brother. It does not present a clear news event or reportable item.
The article notes two leaders may meet face to face instead of through intermediaries. Their bold approach risks inaccuracy but could symbolize renewed unity between their nations if talks succeed.
The article debates Finland's bleak position amid World War II shifts. It notes Finland between Russia and Germany, the Arctic terrain hindering both sides, and Britain’s looming invasion threat aimed at aiding the Soviets. It observes no path to a return to former quiet and prosperity for Finland.
With the editor away on a multi year vacation the newspaper dedicates the column to re printed editorials.
Petersburg residents are urged to exercise extreme caution after two diving accidents at a lake left one man dead from a broken neck and another seriously injured. The piece calls for county measures to regulate public bathing resorts and prevent future tragedies.
The Danville Register reports President Roosevelt sails for a ten day Atlantic coast cruise with only his physician and aides aboard. Analysts speculate it signals his health and aims amid a tense international scene and possible high level talks with allied leaders, while weather and workload push the move.
Mrs. Ida B. Wise Smith, president of the W C T U, jokes that if all Chicago area aluminum cocktail shakers were added to the defense collection, it would boost the Scrap pile and yield other benefits as patrons urged to sacrifice shakers for democracy.
The New Yorker reports a conversation between an Eastern school headmaster and a British student. The head asks about family letters and censorship, noting a recent letter from the mother mentioning fear of a German attack that was censored by the censors.
News notes R A Wall, long time vocational agriculture instructor at Middletown and Stephens City, set to assume a similar position. Capitol Hill sentiment favors a bill calling out the national guards and reserves as Nazi bombing continues over the channel.
Dr and Mrs James Madden depart Winchester for a Atlantic City vacation lasting several weeks. Glen Morris a U S auto salesman wins the decathlon championship at the Olympic games in Berlin as the event unfolds under overcast weather.
Hable Theatres Inc receives a charter with a 50000 cap in shares at 100 each and plans a new theatre named the Palace. Edward C. Goss is named commander of the R. Y. Conrad American Legion post. Winchester Presbytery also gains a corporate charter.
In Verdun sector French forces dig in to defend recently captured German secondary positions. The article notes a tense frontline stance as casualties and logistics are reported amid ongoing combat.
Forty years ago J. W. Collins, brother of Mrs. J. L. Redmond, helped thwart a train robbery on a New York railroad while serving as the engineer on the attacked train. He received a reward from his employers for his actions. A fourth electric light pole toppled in the city last month, falling into H. D. Fuller’s yard and across the street.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania a young Mennonite, David Newswanger, refuses a passport photo signaling a plan by plain people to move to Paraguay for free frontier land. If denied a passport they may travel on a Paraguayan passport, amid broader Mennonite concerns about schooling, conscription, crop restrictions, and consolidations.
In Bethlehem on August 8 Mrs. Ethel Sherer faced a three foot rattlesnake while returning from huckleberry picking. She kept the head down with a stick as her daughter Dorothy clubbed the reptile to death, despite warnings about heart trouble.
Progressive Republicans from 1910 to 1912 called Cannon ism a term for Joseph G. Cannon's arbitrary use of Speaker power. They argued he rewarded committee appointments to allies, sidelining dissenters.
Hugh S. Johnson argues the United States should rethink aid to Soviet Russia under the lease lend program. He views the alliance as paradoxical, noting Finland’s fall and Poland’s fate, and calls for clear, honest policy to avoid being drawn into imperial struggles. He says the war is an empire clash and urges unity through candor.
The author argues that aiding Britain and the Soviet Union risks backfire, favoring mutual destruction of Hitler and Stalin. They warn against hypocritical calls for unity and immediate war, noting deceptive rhetoric like defending the democracies and resisting aggressors.
The writer argues the United States should avoid sleeping on Stalin and notes the peril of arming Britain while lacking enough for its own army. They question aiding Soviet forces in Siberia and point to North Pacific Russian bases as a historical concern, urging prudence and sincerity in policy.
The oldest American tournament will be held for the 121st time at Natural Chimneys Mt Solon on Saturday August 16. About 4000 to 6000 spectators are expected to watch fifteen or more modern knights compete for the Queen of Love and Beauty title. Charles H Hanna of Mt Solon will marshal the event, sponsored by the Towers School League. Officials and coronation speaker will be announced soon.
The State Nutrition Committee ties spring fever to winter diets low in vitamin C and minerals. All year fall and winter gardens with liver, greens, tomatoes, citrus, and cabbage offer iron, calcium and vitamin C. Plan and store foods through fall and winter. consult county farm and home agents for details.
The page lists questions about ex officio, the manual alphabet, water pressure depth, Stanley Ketchell's sport, linseed plants, Giotto, Constitutional signers, Union General William T Sherman, albinos across races, and Atlas bearing the world on his shoulders.
A language tip explains that when a compound subject joined by either or nor is treated as singular the verb should agree in singular form as in neither John nor Burt was called rather than were.
A reader can get factual answers from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. Sample Q and A cover air conditioned Pullman cars, World War tank use, General Weygand, Tonopah Army post size, bird banding, toadstool killers, Ripling’s Recessional line, livestock twinning, the moron term, Victoria River Downs ranch size, pronunciation hints, Marshall’s training, first US advertisement, Virginia creeper tendrils, Hepplewhite chair designs, FCC broadcasting licenses, and department store profits.
A brief ad from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau promotes the HANDY LETTER WRITER. It promises correct forms for invitations acceptances regrets congratulations and all kinds of business and personal correspondence with a special section on formal government communications. The offer asks readers to send ten cents postpaid to Washington D C with their name address and payment details.
Dr Victor G Heiser writes Toughen Up America urging national stamina through preventive medicine. He cites Halifax Massachusetts health program as proof and urges vaccination sanitation and diet advice for all ages, with guidance for under 30 and over 50 readers.
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