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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star names H F Byrd Jr as editor. This notice announces leadership change at the newspaper and highlights Byrd's role in guiding local coverage.
A dated inspirational exhortation from 1940 urges readers to rely on experience to learn and to hold fast what is good, citing scripture from First Thessalonians. The note frames practical wisdom over speculation.
The National Association of Broadcasters demands freedom to buy music in a free market and accuses ASCAP of monopolistic demands including possible doubling of ASCAP music levies on radio. In 1941 ASCAP collected about 9 million dollars. NAB warns listeners may lose current favorites if no agreement is reached and broadcasters rely on their own producers. The dispute challenges music access for over 45 million radio sets and impacts the public’s radio diversions.
A survey shows shoppers avoid congested areas hurting two thousand merchants nationwide. Decentralization with branch stores could ease congestion but requires huge capital, while traffic regulation aims to aid the public. Cooperation and sacrifices are urged to solve the problem.
A voice vote approved a bill amending the Neutrality Act to allow American ships into British war zones to transport children to the United States. The plan requires belligerent assurances of safe passage and marking of these ships as child refugee vessels. Representative Hennings cites 200,000 homes ready to receive fleeing children.
Commentary argues keeping troops or refugees in Europe serves safety. It warns sending American ships to relocate them would risk incidents that could drag the United States into broader trouble.
Reprinted World News editorial praises Senate military affairs committee for approving a bill that would allow President Roosevelt to order the National Guard and officers reserve corps into training. It notes current authority, compares to past actions, and outlines costs, training structure, and pay.
Foreign reporters in Europe estimate more than 8.5 million men under arms excluding air and naval services. A Southern Pacific passenger train derailed in the Nevada mountains causing numerous deaths and injuries. Kenneth Gilpin’s Kentmere horses sold for 64,250 dollars at Saratoga sales with 36 mounts sold.
The note recalls Tom Brill, 76, failing to return home at 614 South Loudoun after berry picking. Parkway residents petition city council to close a nearby quarry. Also announced is the marriage of Eva Lamp to Claude I. Gore.
Ten years ago President Hoover cancels his western trip to stay in Washington for drought relief actions. Argentine lifts ban on apples and containers and local growers express satisfaction after over two months of litigation. The Patriotic Order of Sons of America holds its annual state convention.
Berlin reports twenty five years ago that Eastern front setbacks for Russia might force Allied powers to sue for peace. J. S. Nixon buys the Huntsberry garage and will run it as Reuss Garage. The newly formed Chamber of Commerce meets to cooperate with the city council for community improvement.
A note states no copy of The Star newspaper for this date exists in the files, indicating archival gaps and absent coverage from the era.
Four main causes of heart disease are Rheumatic fever arterial degeneration opium and thyroid disease. Rheumatic fever in youth and arterial changes in middle age account for most heart disease. Dr Don Carlos Peete will discuss the two forms today and tomorrow. The piece covers symptoms treatment diet rest and the need for physician guidance, plus an editor note about seven pamphlets by Dr Clendening available for 10 cents each.
A reader questions Masons in Congress scene, mosquito attraction, bluegrass color, West Point costs, tourism rank, traffic fatalities, banana harvest, Washington DC low point, long distance swim record, baby birth weights, Washington profanity order, Earth's distance to sun, Eskimo husky name, and Cleveland air races date. The bureau provides concise answers and cites sources.
A 32 page history of currency and exchange from earliest civilizations to modern United States monetary policy. It covers metallic base, banking evolution, inflation eras, colonial Wampum rates to gold and silver programs. Ten cents postpaid. mail order to Washington DC with name address and ten cent coin enclosed.
The Star Quiz asks seven multiple choice style questions on topics including bi monthly meaning, Jacqueline Cochran, geography of the Orinoco in which country, highest waves location, height comparison Washington Monument versus Eiffel Tower, parts of speech for no, Owen J Roberts role, Bill of Rights status, translator of Omar Khayyam, and the fraternal order with AOH initials.
A guidance note on avoiding archaic contractions shows reporters how to replace till with when for smoother prose. It emphasizes clarity and standard style in modern writing.
Linda Avery endures a tense courtroom scene as Mina Nevins admits firing the shots and borrowing a gun from Miss Markley. Linda reflects on Rob, Billie Anne, and a possible path forward while Sue Ackerman testifies and reveals motives. Linda returns home with Ronald and Sarah as a Caribbean cruise looms for the couple.
The Christian Science Monitor notes a New York exhibition of women’s hats highlighting the Millinery Stabilization Commission. The piece suggests hat images show a need for stabilizing items and hints the commission could gain broader respect beyond millinery.
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