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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
4
The August 11 1944 Evening Star editorial argues deterring future wars hinges on maintaining bomb reserves within reach of Europe and Asia. It asserts aggressor nations would be deterred by credible force and militarists demonstrate the path to peace via strong deterrence.
Diaries and letters from German soldiers reveal how clear weather fuels bombing and how families fear daily losses. Thousands of Allied bombers fly over Germany as the sun is cursed and terror fills hearts, even among those who once boasted of conquest.
The piece argues the flying bomb is an inefficient weapon in current German use yet could deter future conflict. It notes German haste and material shortages limited development, while suggesting postwar UN use could refine the weapon to strike precise targets and scale its power for global security.
A reader editorial notes about 60,000 German POWs arriving in Moscow on their way east. It praises Russian restraint during their march and contrasts with alleged German treatment of prisoners in Germany and in World War I, arguing German behavior reflects a long pattern of ungenerous conduct.
Frederick County organizes to fight forest fires appointing F W Pingley as chief fire warden. Rotary Club censored Ladies Night Picnic to be held at the McSherry Lupton estate.
Twelve Wochester Lions attended a Purcellville club gathering led by local hosts. The event featured community engagement and discussion of club activities in Clarke county.
Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts breaks camp on the Capon river after ten days in the wilderness. The town store advertises men’s palm beach suits on sale for ten dollars, and local travel offices list a round trip ticket to Atlantic City priced at ten dollars and forty cents.
William H. Dinges, a prominent county citizen, passes away at his country home aged 83. The Star updates Valley readers with the latest war news ahead of city mail editions.
Forty years ago reports say Castleman's arc bridge work progressed rapidly. Prof. Herbert D. Wolff, a native of Charles Town, W. Va., was elected principal of Berryville High School. The new Presbyterian church at Clearbrook was to be dedicated Sunday.
Forty five years ago the city of Winchester will get the remaining share of 250000 dollars left by the late John Wandley of Scranton for a public library. Edgar Worthington buys the first Esquimau dog seen in town and it attracts many compliments for its shaggy white beauty.
The article notes dining car workers handling far more meals than in the past and rail managers expanding dining services. It highlights Negro workers in kitchens and as waitresses, and trains like Pennsylvania Station routes serving hundreds of patrons daily.
A Philadelphia group urged Lincoln to appoint Salmon P. Chase as chief justice after Taney's death. Lincoln asked to keep the petition, intending to use it to show the influence and recommendations behind any appointment. The committee left, noting Lincoln’s remark and departure.
A reflection on book burnings by the Nazi regime and the human reluctance to confront hard facts. The author argues that evil systems thrive when faced with denial and urges acknowledging reality to meet its demands.
A quiz page asks seven questions about air compressibility accuracy authorship of Army of Shadows locomotive fueling mil diseases color antithesis water star spangled banner legal adoption two gases forming a liquid tallest dam in the US Penelope’s husband and Jesse Jones cabinet position.
Berryville star notes daily happenings in Berryville Boyce and Clarke County including community meetings weather updates and local notices. Residents are urged to watch for upcoming events and public announcements across the region.
Washington reports that primary voting is light as candidates blame internal strife rather than public interest. Analysts note defeats of isolationists like Bennett Clark and Rufus Holman amid age and party dynamics, with Nye Tobey and Gillette winning against isolationist foes. The broader Kennedy era debate moves toward practical cooperation versus idealism.
The article discusses biotin, its discovery from egg white experiments, and its role as a life essential nutrient. It notes that most foods contain biotin and that the body can synthesize some itself, with historical names including vitamin B six and skin vitamin F. It mentions possible cancer research relevance and clarifies the article aims to present ideas in food-factor research rather than practical guidance.
The author argues primaries are largely organizational fights with the man who has the best structure winning. Light voting favors organization, while high turnover indicates citizens weighing Senate power and prestige as topics reach beyond local scope.
A Frenchman crossing the border recounts a drunken German officer quipping that the Nazi weapon V-2 is made of civilians coats and bicycles, implying the army would vanish. The remark reflects morale humor amid wartime reporting from IRAN, Spain, on August 11.
New York reports gasoline for eastern motorists will stay tight through summer and autumn. Deputy Petroleum Administrator Ralph K. Davies said the shortage in New York and New England stems from reliance on tank cars, many of which are unavailable due to wartime demands.
A fragment notes that shipments have been diverted to military purposes. It states the Mid-Atlantic and southwestern states are not affected as greats since pipelines and barges are used primarily to supply the area.
The last will of Edward Le Lupton was admitted to probate in Winchester Corporation Court. Witnesses C R. McCann Robert S. Smith and M M Lynch signed the instrument. Emma V Lupton is named widow and executrix with a 3000 bond. The will leaves all estate to the widow for life and to the children after death. Appraisers listed include Roy Butler Percy Malone Charles McCann William C Miller and G G Baker.
Matthew drives to Connecticut by Lynn’s car to visit Judith Lambert after Irene’s death. Judith’s magnetic allure unsettles him as his mother calls about a pool accident. Judith sustains a concussion but remains conscious. Doctor Morrow treats her. Matthew senses a possible romance and ponders Judy’s past and future.
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