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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1945

Page

4

Classified and circulation notice details

Publication and advertising terms for The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia note daily except Sunday publication, national representatives address in New York, deadlines by 9 PM the day before, transient rate fifty cents per inch, contract rates on application, readers urged to report delivery delays or irregularities to maintain proper service, mentions Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation membership.

The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester, Va Star Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation

Atomic Bomb Caps Future Power and Peace

The article argues the atomic bomb signals a new era with immense destructive power and vast potential benefits. It urges unconditional surrender and cautions that the weapon’s cost and reach demand a global commitment to peace to prevent civilization’s destruction.

Reprinted Editorial Sees Vienna News as Good Omen

Editorials note that Americans British and French reporters joined their troops in Vienna. The piece argues that access to uncensored news matters more than the city's division into occupation zones. It emphasizes the importance of reliable reports over restricted information.

Vienna

US Press Seeks Freedom for Reporters Across Eastern Europe

A public note argues for American correspondents to enter eastern and southern Europe to report accurately on developments. It cites the Danube region and the need to counter propaganda with facts. The speaker urges Russian restraint and cooperation to forestall war and to ensure an informed public.

Danube Vienna Czechoslovakia Hungary Rumania Yugoslavia Bulgaria Grew Vandenberg Department of States Europe Vamypnrhcunee Russia United Nations

Potsdam Dilemma How German population and economy endure

The article weighs Potsdam decisions forcing a peace economy on Germany with a restricted Reich and mass population transfers. It notes potential 73 million in a food strained area, 4.1 million German casualties, and displaced persons, questioning feasibility and future risk of conflict if Germans are not moved from new lands.

Germany Potsdam Russia Poland Hille Czechoslovakia East Prussia Oder-Niesse River Vistula Britain France U. S Reichland Holland Danzig Stettin Oder-Niesse Rhineland

Attempted rape charge dismissed in local case

Court acted this morning on request of the complainant as the case against a local man was dismissed. News notes the broader war context with American air activity nearing Japan and German forces withdrawing from Florence, while military officials assist civilians.

Japan Empire Florence

Mrs Anna Green 95 Dies in Clarke County

Mrs Anna M Green 95 widow of W E Green dies in Clarke County She will be buried at White Post tomorrow In unrelated news Hitler threatens invasion as Nazi raiders surge against England Fred Thwaite named to succeed Robinson as head of Frederick G O P

Anna M. Green Clarke W. E. Green White Post Hitler Fred Thwaite Robinson Frederick G. O. P

East coast apple crop tops 34 million barrels

A survey notes the commercial apple crop in the east will exceed 34 million barrels this year. Sam Yates, injured at the B and O yards here, dies at Memorial Hospital. Wilbur Tidler, principal at Kernstown, accepts a new principalship at Stafford.

Apple Sam Yates Memorial Hospital Wilbur Tidler Kernstown Stafford

Drought May End Next Week As Weather Hopes Rise

Fifteen years ago a weather report at the courthouse hints drought may break next week in response to public prayer. Sam Jenkins dies at the hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Court House Sam Jenkins

Berryville Horse Show and Local Social Notes

Thirty years ago Mr and Mrs S B Perkins hosted guests at the Winchester Inn for Berryville Horse Show events with Miss Justa Prince winning the pony class and Dr A C Randolph earning champion rider honors while Rober Bayly placed second, all of Upperville. Forty five years ago a peak of summer visitors swelled Winchester hotels amid heat and rowdy weekends. Fred Hatcher hosted the Round Hill Literary Society at Selma near Hayfield. President Wilson backs State Department moves toward Mexico as tensions rise.

S. B. Perkins Winchester Inn Berryville Justa Prince A. C. Randolph Rober Bayly Upperville Wilson U. S. State Department Mexico Winchester Fred Hatcher Round Hill Literary Society Selma Hayfield

True Religion and Moral Unity in Life

A discussion on how genuine faith rejects compartmentalizing belief from behavior. It argues that morality in any area taints the whole life, citing examples of religious people who hide vice and urging that true religion must align conduct with creed across all personalities.

Artemis Ward Jesus

Home Front Fatalities Reflect Reckless Driving Surge

The National Safety Council reports traffic deaths up in June and for the first half of the year, citing fewer cars and tires but more reckless driving. While young men serve in the military, the public still bears responsibility for safety on the roads.

National Safety Council

How's Your I Q Quiz Answers Page 2

A reader quiz asks True or False about Philippine cargo, harness parts, famous sisters Annette Cecile Emilie Marie Yvonne, Esperanto as a city, a provision unrelated to a bill, Bilbo’s filibuster target, WW I Food Administrator, Earth’s climate stability, author of The Leper King, and two Prenasia births in Massachusetts.

Philippine Islands Annette Cecile Emilie Marie Yvonne Esperanto Spain Bilbo Prenasia 6 U. S Massachusetts

World plantaria count at outbreak of war

The figure was under 30 worldwide. About half were in Germany. The United States had one plantaria each in Italy and Japan, and France, Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Russia each had one.

U.S. A Germany United States Italy Japan France Belgium Sweden Netherlands Russia

Laymen's Sunday Aims to Rebuild War-Torn Worlds

Religious and humanitarian efforts feature prominently as Dr. Tracy Strong of the War Prisoner's Aid discusses POWs and plans for Laymen's Sunday on October 1. Bishop Welch notes relief needs across Europe, while Washington’s historic plea for religious tolerance is cited to urge continued support for Protestant church expansion and overseas aid.

Herbert Welch Methodist Committee For Overseas Relief Europe France Denmark Finland Balkans

Church building boom urged by Arts Guild leader

Dr. Scotford forecasts the largest church building era yet as churches plan new sanctuaries. He notes a shortage of experienced architects since many have died or retired and says the Arts Guild will assist congregations in meeting these design challenges.

United States John R. Scotford Christian Arts Guild Congregational Christian Churches Scotford Arts Guild

Tucura Threat Looms Over Pampas Farm Life

Brooks and workers battle a tucura outbreak threatening the wheat fields. Terry Arnold rides the estancias and observes the migrant peons as fear and tension mount around Juanito’s house amid preparations to burn the grasshopper swarms.

Brooks Juanito Terry Jime Pampas

Stonewall district convention to be held at Galilee Church

Grimes Virginia August 11 The Stonewall district annual Sunday School convention will be held here at Galilee Church on next Sunday afternoon the 12 There will be no Sunday School at Galilee next Sunday morning Everyone is invited to attend the convention. Mrs Stella Taylor visited Mrs Arthur Streit and Mr and Mrs Frank Kinger at Kernstown. There will be a week long meeting each night at the White Hall Methodist Church with locals planning to attend. The Williams brothers of Rest and Mr Trimble of White Hall were noted guests.

Williams Brothers of Rest Mr. Trimble White Hall

Local visitors and a bicycle accident noted

Business visitors describe a Monday stay here. Master Horace Leight was crowded off the road by a passing car last week while bicycling near here and injured his arm. Lebanon Pennsylvania residents Mr and Mrs Millard Gallebourgh and son Russell and daughter Elizabeth spent a few days vacationing with Mrs Clarence Bockey. Mrs Raines and Miss Tona Pallmier of West Virginia called on Mrs Anna Bockey last week.

Horace Leight Millard Galebourgh Russell Elizabeth Lebanon Clarence _Bockey Raines Tona Pallmier West Virginia Anna Bockey

Navy ships and vessels total count

The Secretary of the Navy states the United States Navy includes 1,500 warships and about 100,000 vessels of all types.

Secretary of the Navy the United States

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