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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1945
Page
4
A brief daily motto from the August 15 1945 Evening Star quotes Jesus saying my father worketh hitherto and I work. It urges readers to avoid shirking life s challenge and to value spiritual treasure over material abundance.
An editorial discusses the discovery of atomic energy, its potential for both destruction and peace. It urges responsible use and focus by scientists and leaders to avert future war, noting the secret now held by the United States Britain and Canada and the need to avoid catastrophic outcomes.
The Petroleum Administration for War raises high test gasoline available to civilians by 100 percent, effectively increasing fuel efficiency for many motorists. Despite unchanged gallon limits, better fuel quality promises more miles per tank and improved car performance amid wartime shortages.
The report notes high test gasoline stocks remain limited while Pacific war needs drive demand for fuel oil and lower grade petroleum products. It contrasts this with motorists’ hopes for days of greater availability and easier access to fuel.
Reprinted Greensboro editorial lampoons political oratory and sloppy grammar among King George’s commentary and U S leaders including Al Smith Hoover and Edward. It notes errors in their famed phrases and jokes about a North Carolina editor once prone to split infinitives, now retired.
The financial press frets over atomic energy rivaling coal oil and falling water for power. Experts lack timing, but the day of harnessed, controlled atomic energy will come and change industry, labor and leisure. If fully developed, it could disrupt basic industries and demand new organization for production and distribution to lift backward regions.
Peter Bellamy, movie critic, argues stars are de-glamorized by personal needs and Hollywood should curb the trend. He notes how public appearances rarely boost a star's standing with admirers and contrasts professional politicians who consistently perform on platforms.
In Shenandoah County a local blood donor clinic plans to recruit 190 volunteers from the Valley to donate blood here. Meanwhile Patton's army advances toward Paris with invasion reported twenty miles plus. Allied troops land in southern France as underground resistance grows and Vichy collaborators seek safety.
State Highway Department approves a state aid project to transform Fairmont avenue into a 40 foot thoroughfare. Page Memorial trophy won by Radman entry Rascality secures second leg on coveted trophy for Middleburger. Island Kingdom bombed as over 6,900 British and Nazi planes clash over London area.
After hesitation the Virginia Guardsmen depart for old camping grounds at Virginia Beach while Pennsylvanian war games are halted due to polio concerns. English statesmen warn that an Italian Ethiopian clash may signal a second world war to come. Tucker McGuire defeats May Hyde to win the championship in a nolet tennis tournament at Golf Club.
The wheat market saw quick reversals with a wild selling rush following two government reports. Touch Me Not, a two year old colt shown yesterday at the Berryville horse show by C. E. Wise Carver, was sold twice during the afternoon.
Thirty years ago Sheriff George Levi is appointed postmaster of Berryville to succeed Ben F Foley. New York police hunt gangsters as two officers are killed. Russia appears to be in retreat after a pincher move by German forces.
A note records that no copy of the Star newspaper for this date could be located in the archival files. The brief entry notes the absence without providing additional context or dates.
Earl L. Douglas discusses resisting the well established social sins that invite praise and support. He cites historical examples from dueling and social cruelty, noting how popular sins persist by social approval and peer pressure.
Washington observers, citing State under Secretary Grew, debate peace with Japan leaving the emperor, while a congressionally wary view accuses a Nazi like Japanese clique of seeking a sneak peace. The piece notes Truman’s belief in saving lives short of unconditional surrender and warns of continued Japanese propaganda tactics.
The Saratoga is identified as the oldest United States carrier. Though damaged recently by enemy actions in the Pacific, the Saratoga is back in service.
A quiz asks seven questions about trees turpentine source dew Bastille Day battleships and more. It includes true false items on postage stamps and a query about death valley and the Philippine Resident Commissioner.
The fragment notes that on September 4 1787 a four year term was proposed but not specified who first proposed it. It mentions debate and that by September 6 all states except North Carolina agreed, reflecting ongoing discussion in the early period of the United States.
An overview of otitis media describing two main forms suppurative and non suppurative, causes including nasal infections and improper nose blowing, symptoms such as ear fullness ringing and dizziness, and treatments like addressing infections adenoids and gentle ear tube air blows, with notes on chronic cases and prognosis.
The War Manpower Commission announced immediate removal of all wartime manpower controls and a seven point program to speed veterans' and displaced workers' return to civilian jobs. It directs 1500 U S Employment Service offices to implement voluntary community reconversion and expanded veteran services.
Terry defies Tomas and the Workers league to rally peons against the tucura threat. She urges unity, recalls Juanito’s beating, and gains crowd sympathy as a car arrives with Brooks. The scene ends with a brutal attack and a cliffhanger.
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