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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia announces its publication schedule and delivery details including daily except Sunday issues. Readers are asked to report delays or irregularities to improve service and advertising rates and submission deadlines are provided.
Inspirational biblical verse from Psalms 84 5 emphasizes finding strength in God and keeping His paths in heart and mind for life and pilgrimage.
About 200000 west coast office and clerical workers faced wage increases being barred after the National War Labor Board ruled the Tenth Regional plan violated war time rules. The regional board may submit a revised plan, but for now the workers must continue waiting for relief.
A look at William James Sidis born in New York City who read and wrote at age three and spoke several languages by nine. He studied at Harvard, taught mathematics at Rice Institute, and earned $23 weekly on an adding machine before later working as a clerk in Boston. He sued a magazine for privacy, argued the case before the Supreme Court and lost, and was jailed briefly in 1919 for a May Day protest, dying in poverty in Boston at 46.
An editorial notes Hitler's Voelkischer Beobachter claim that the old army has become the Nazi Army. It argues the Reichswehr is now under Nazi control with Goering Himmler Goebbels and Hitler the powerholders. It frames the shift as weakness and paralysis rather than strength.
An 18 year old New York dog partly paralyzed recovers after a special furlough for his owner. a Indiana police case has a dog sitting in a parked car and a cop jokes with the dog claiming to be Pat. A Boston Coast Guard dog is destroyed after a disarmingly trained attack reply. a tramp dog follows Coast Guard posts. a California dog perishes while escaping a fire. Dogs mirror human love and fidelity, courage, tenacity and reach.
A Swiss report notes large sums of German money entering Switzerland with speculation these funds are saved for a future Nazi resurgence. The piece cites signs of Gestapo and Hitler Youth training abroad and argues the UN must hunt and confiscate such hoards after peace to return stolen property to rightful owners.
The Farmville Herald argues against strikes citing wartime sacrifice and government relief options. It contends labor actions fuel anti-labor sentiment and recalls soldiers’ needs in front line conditions, contrasting them with workers’ wage disputes back home.
A wartime appeal urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds immediately to sustain military campaigns and national resources during ongoing hostilities. It emphasizes urgency and national unity in financial backing.
Mrs. Virginia K Huntsberry dies at her residence in the city at eighty five. The notice notes a quiet OPA stance on a proposed gas rationing change for the east. The column also recalls Miss Linda Dailey representing Frederick County at the Harrisonburg Turkey Festival in September and a Star staff picnic at Rosemont with food and drinks.
Ten years ago Chief Hollis would attend a two day meeting of the Virginia Police Executives Association to be held in Staunton. Ken Maynard and his famous horse Tarzan were set for a public appearance here this week. Harrisonburg millers offered one dollar for a bushel of wheat.
Twenty years ago a crowd gathers for a lawn party sponsored by the South End Hose Company. A local store offers a free silk hose with every five dollar purchase. Harry M. Sartelle resigns from a local bank to become general manager of Winchester Credit Corporation. HandJey Schools will receive at least $30,000 yearly from city appropriations.
Thirty years ago Mr. Harry F. Byrd, president of the Valley Turnpike, left today to inspect the turnpike and will return tomorrow. Mr. William Herrell accepts a new position, formerly with the Hable store and ticket office. Mr. Joshua Davis, Clarke county farmer, dies in Winchester after a several week illness.
Senator John W. Daniel will visit Virginia's Winchester area. The Society of Friends of Winchester and Frederick County will hold a picnic on the Apple Pie Ridge school grounds to mark the 103rd anniversary of the school. Local market prices show eggs at 14 cents a dozen and wheat at 86 cents a bushel.
Miss Lena Ritter leads in the Star Winchester business girl contest by 76 votes. The Union Cornet Band under J Madison Spurr will perform tonight as the contest continues for several weeks.
The article discusses why the righteous suffer while the wicked seem to prosper and how faith sustains believers through trouble. It cites Abraham Lincoln noting God’s guiding hand in trials and explains that the righteous are kept through hardship, not kept from it, by divine aid.
A newspaper quiz page lists ten questions about world history language and politics. Topics cover Trans-Jordan British Mandate true or false grammar correction lead metal Elizabeth ages currency denominations Roosevelt Doolittle raid misplacement grammar Herbert Brownell Jr. and Sir Henry Clinton war affiliations with Germany true or false.
Washington notes fears over new weapons of destruction and the potential for greater civilian loss. The robot bomb rumor grows, Navy and Air Force expansion cited, but the author warns no weapon guarantees security and questions permanent peace.
The speaker argues that true security comes from ingenuity and vigilant leadership rather than walls or weapons. He warns against static defense, urges a new doctrine of realism, and contends that weapons increase destruction unless matched by wise strategy and psychological readiness.
The war raises questions about minimal food intake and substitutes for meat. Soy beans offer high protein and calories, with a complete protein claim debated but supported by essential amino acids. Army use, palatable soy flour, and wide recipe potential from bread to meat loaf are noted.
The speaker argues that ships planes and guns may be abundant but are useless without wise realism and constant, vigilant administration. Politics may offer sound facades while warriors create stronger defenses, yet true need is steady wisdom and ceaseless readiness.
The Office of Price Administration reports the new A-11 gasoline coupon has been extensively counterfeited before its east coast release. Counterfeit types seized. agents warn many bogus coupons are printed on poor paper and circulating with peddlers and black market dealers.
A brief notice echoes safety and coverage prompts from the Star urging readers to follow “Help Smash The 7th Column” and access complete local national and world event coverage from the Star.
Judith and Mary weigh a Greenwich summer move with Aunt Ella. Matthew eyes a weekend escape and a pool filled with pomp as Judy harbors a quiet love while Ella finances and manages the country setup. Mary considers a country retreat near Matthew amid social intrigue.
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