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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1941
Page
4
The document states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use all news dispatches credited to it or not credited to the paper, including all local news published herein.
A compact meditation on folly and wisdom cites biblical proverb to warn against arrogance. The text argues that divine law governs justice and decency, implying that those who defy morality invite downfall.
A critique of government press relations notes growing numbers of press members in government and industry. It cites Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox in interviews and articles, accusing officials of withholding or manipulating news and calling for full reporting during wartime.
A terse notice mocks the notion of an assassination attempt on the Bar, framing the chatter as light joshing rather than a serious incident. No confirmed details emerge from the readable text, leaving the event status ambiguous.
The analysis notes Hiranumi as a favored cabinet figure and potential axis links. It argues the shooting may push moderate forces in Tokyo, while the United States and Britain intensify economic pressure and aid to Russia, signaling a tougher stance toward Konoye and Japan.
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch lauds Captain Claude Crozet a Virginia engineer and founder of the Virginia Military Institute. It urges placing his ashes in a shrine at VMI and moving Stonewall Jackson’s remains to share the radiant campus memorial site near Lee and nearby statues.
Staunton Evening Leader reports an expected daylight saving measure to unify time across zones. The law aims to shift schedules earlier to save artificial light and extend the workday amid growing armament industry demands.
Exiled Russian leader Leon Trotsky is attacked in Mexico City where he resided, as tense international headlines mark another year of political upheaval. German heavy guns bombard Dover Strait causing alarm and prompting rapid legislative action authorizing National Guards and reserves.
The Northern Virginia Power Co. meets Health Club in game one of the championship series for softball. Senator Glass of Virginia after meeting with Roosevelt says he will back the President for reelection. Observers see repeated aerial attacks around Madrid as insurgents plan a large offensive with non-Spanish Nazi help.
Ed Stone and Peyton Marshall, last year's champions, reach the final of the golf championship tourney at the local club. Warren, Page and Rockingham counties name Aubrey Weaver as their Democratic nominee for the state senate. Governor Pollard orders a survey of jobless in the Old Domin.
Twenty five years ago the nation and Mexico settle a long bandit dispute on the Texas border. Russians mass over a million troops on the eastern front. B Smith, Richmond Times Dispatch city editor, visits Winchester to see Dr. and Mrs. J H Lacy. Smith later becomes vice president of Times-World and editor of Roanoke World-News.
John Snyder and his wife are thrown from their buggy when their horse runs away on Market Street. The Loudoun Street Presbyterian church plans spend $200 for new green velvet cushions for pews. Dr William Bell states the hospital will cost $12 000 and be built soon.
During third army maneuvers in Louisiana Aug 23 Cavalry units test bantam jeep platoons adding eight midget jeeps per squad to scout and strike. Lt Col Wilfred Blunt of Fort Bliss says these outfits outpace tanks on rough terrain and boost mobility and firepower for the cavalry by pairing jeeps with submachine guns and a 37 mm gun.
A reader quiz asks seven questions including ship record books daily, vacuum and electricity basics, polar visibility, Australian capitals, metal content in pennies, star counts, and dining terms. It also asks for a word in a familiar rug phrase, Canada versus U S area size, and the Bible root of all evil.
A language guide discusses how verbs in the second and third person indicate action under the speaker’s control, using examples such as a judge issuing a death decree. It clarifies pronoun perspective and verb agreement for clear, precise narration.
Hugh S Johnson discusses persistent morale questions amid Roosevelt, Marshall, and Knudsen comments. He argues authorities shift blame, urging frankness to convince the American people to act rather than doom them to inaction.
The speaker argues leadership bears duty for morale in war times. Leaders cannot blame subordinates for lack of discipline or principle. He questions the President's stance urging war and recalls past assurances that such a struggle would not be required.
Critics tell Knudsen to drop the Hollywood hoax and Temkin sideshows and present cold hard facts. They say he should stop juggling glittering generalities and address domestic problems before shaping distant world scenes, arguing for steadier attention on local concerns.
The author argues General Marshall should not fear public debate as the cause of declining army morale. Instead the cure lies in competent, vigorous, honest leadership and organization. Leaders should reflect on themselves rather than worry about soldiers or the public.
Springfield officers found the police department safety patrol car badly damaged in the basement after a motorist backed into it. Officer Francis Scott expressed indignation at the incident and the car’s pristine white surface was marred by the crash.
The Star notes press time varies by region with 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome and 11 P M in the Balkans marking late news deadlines. The item presents generalized newsroom timing rather than a specific event or outcome.
Aug 23 dispatch reports four divisions arranging in rough circles to foil flanking attacks. Staff say circular layouts allow rapid defense and potential thrusts, contrasting with European tactics. Source notes historic use by pioneer wagon trains and reserves set to punch in if needed.
Austin reports Texas rangers under Col Homer Garrison have launched a drive against cattle rustlers. Units check every truckload at two Austin district stations, using cars and horses to halt thefts amid rising meat prices and sparse rural population.
A brief information service offers readers answers to factual questions. The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington, D.C. provides replies for three cents upon request.
The War Department in Washington, D C, occupies government owned buildings at an annual rental of about 8,000,000 dollars. The text lists various trivia questions and answers on topics from literature to geography, including figures on arrests, theater counts, and Mount Vernon ownership.
In Plainfield New Jersey Alex Novak cleaning a two and a half pound weakfish in a local food store uncovered a gold watch and chain after his knife struck a hard object. The watch still ran the next day and was set as a prize exhibit at the store. The dial bears the name Jim Clark and the reverse bears A M A.
A Winchester Evening Star information notice urges women to take up knitting sewing and crocheting as war needs rise. The 32 page booklet teaches fundamentals with many illustrations and promises access to the broader needlecraft field. Send ten cents for a copy labeled NEEDLE WORK to the Information Bureau Washington D C with name address and city.
A Journal of the American Medical Association backed trial shows egg yolk powder in a reduced calorie plan can raise weight by an average of about 9 pounds per patient over four to fourteen weeks. Ten patients on standard diets gained little or lost weight. adding egg yolk powder yielded consistent gains.
The editor notes seven pamphlets by Dr. a endenfog available for ten cents each. Readers can obtain them by sending cents in coins and a self addressed stamped envelope to the doctor. Titles include instructions on treatment of constipation diabetes hair and skin care.
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