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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1941
Page
4
The piece argues that Roosevelt and Churchill’s Eight Points reflect American ideals and leadership, not British authorship. It cautions isolationists against misreading releases and urges support for a universal, just peace policy rooted in self determination, disarmament, and free trade.
The article notes growing German fear as Allied bombing targets Berlin and Essen, contradicting Goering’s promises. It cites Germany’s isolation, hostile sentiment from Italy, France, and Denmark, and rising sabotage and guerrilla activity in occupied lands.
A reflective excerpt contrasts Christian values of forgiveness and care for the weak with political peace plans proposed by governments, arguing faith embodies more lasting peace than state initiatives.
A Quincy Record summary notes a southern grange opposed a truck bill after learning railroad taxes fund nine month school operation. The piece argues railroads underpin education police fire courts road work and federal defense financing, asserting their welfare aligns with national welfare.
Cordelia Howard MacDonald the actress who first played Eva in Uncle Tom’s Cabin died at age 93 in Washington. Her death recalls Harriet Beecher Stowe’s antislavery tale and the stage versions that followed.
Elizabeth Halsargock is chosen to represent Winchester as a maid of honor in the Tobacco Queen's court. Albert H. Largent dies after a fall from a haymower on Buff Lick road, breaking his neck on the farm. Foes of draft legislation predict the bill will fail in Congress this year.
Ten years ago states including Virginia unite in a movement to keep unclassified apples off the markets. Charles H. Clarke, a 53 year old Frederick County farmer, dies from blood poisoning. Lee Coble and Frank Gearing advance to the Byrd trophy golf club semi finals.
Announcement notes Miss Sue Kemp will open a school at 121 West Water Street. Judge T W Harrison resigns as judge of Virginia's seventh judicial circuit to run for Congress. H D Puller returns from Niagara Falls after attending the International Apple Shippers convention.
Forty years ago William T. Hottle obtained a one year lease on the Sidney Hahn flour mill. Attorney General A J Montague is nominated for governor of Virginia by Democrats at their Norfolk convention.
New York Aug 19 P R L MacDougall assistant WPA commissioner warned that after the present emergency defense program ends the nation will face the greatest load of unemployment in its history He addressed 75 federal field representatives at a three day conference of public works agencies to prepare ready to absorb the unemployed with shelf projects He said it will cost much to absorb them and that there is enough public work to keep the unemployed busy for generations
Berlin reports a German spokesman urged the United States to hesitate before acting as world policeman. He warned Washington lacks understanding of Europe and should allow the vigorous new European community to shape decisions, not external ideas.
The Winchester Star informs readers to seek factual answers from the Information Bureau and directs questions to Page 4 for details and guidance.
Quiz questions cover topics from biology and language to presidents and proverbs. It lists interpretations like native snakes in Ireland true or false and asks who died in the White House, the king of birds, Brazil's official language, and a Tennessee soldier with a motion picture named after him.
The note explains that will is used in the second and third person to express future events as in You will be surprised. It highlights common misuse and clarifies correct usage for standard English.
Hugh S Johnson argues the U S industrial mobilization body must be reorganized to end civilian neglect and internal bickering. He praises Sam Rosenman but questions the officials in charge and their grasp of industry and Washington's chaotic administration.
The speaker accuses the President of seeking to correct a historic flaw in the New Deal. He names former White House aides Morgenthau Corcoran Hopkins Henderson Cohen and Rosenman as architects of a new centralized industrial structure. The text alleges previously friendly figures are now recalled to fix economic chaos.
The passage questions the wisdom and qualifications of two specialists in distinct fields and notes it would be unfair to criticize their work amid secrecy until the final product is shown. It raises concerns about how expertise translates across domains and the value of experience.
The passage praises Ben Cohen as a brilliant legal draftsman aiming for anonymity and likens him to Cardinal Richelieu. It notes his collaboration with Sammy the Rose and Sidney Hillman, suggesting a carefully concealed plan. The speaker questions why the operations are not exposed and pushed forward openly.
Night Watchman L M Gilbert investigated after his dog barked. A man jabbed a pistol in his ribs and took a purse containing $12. The incident is reported in CLASS dated August 19.
Philadelphia August 19 Senator George Woodward laments the 1941 General Assembly and the Democratic House Republican Senate clash. He notes only one of his two percent bills passed, describes waste and patronage, and touts a pamphlet titled the Pennsylvania Legislator with Latin quips. He cites a $2000 Fort Washington park appropriation as proof of his critique.
The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association urged all state truckers to attend a mass meeting on August 25 in Harrisburg to oppose the veto of a bill that would raise maximum truck weights on Pennsylvania highways. The association said Governor James defeated highway efficiency and warned the trade barrier harmed distribution and prices.
The STAR reports that when press time arrives it marks 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome and 11 P M in the Balkans signaling synchronized late news updates across major capitals.
A reader can get the answer to any question of fact by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau J Haskin director Washington DC Enclose three cents for reply.
A collection of questions and answers ranges from incomes of car owners and rail distances to Mexico City, unusual weddings, cave depths, language notes, theater history, FCC licensing, color vision, quinine imports, oil drilling costs, poetess suicides, Pan American airline, Moscow subway debut, freedom of information group, women’s ratios by state, Britain’s publicity head, and notable diamonds.
Soldiers guard a 5600 acre forest blaze near the Pearl Harbor area after an elderly Japanese pineapple worker, Ushi Makamine, started the fire and attempted hari kari. He reportedly drank wine before using kerosene and aiming to cut himself, leaving him in critical condition.
Simple booklet explains relation of foods to weight with plain language. It covers vitamins calories proteins and other terms and shows daily meal plans to keep weight in check without starving. Provides weights for men and women and requests ten cents to cover handling by the Evening Star Information Bureau.
Reader questions on canker sores reveal limited medical guidance. A dentist in Ann Arbor proposes dicalcium phosphate and purified bone phosphate as a daily four to six dose treatment, claiming rapid relief and healing within 24 hours, while noting sores may reflect phosphate loss.
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