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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1945
Page
4
The notice cites mail in conformity with P. O. D. Order 19687 listing National Representatives DeLisser Inc as 11 EB 44th St New York. It sets deadline 9 PM the day before publication for advertisements and notes transient rates 50 cents per inch with contract rates on request. Subscribers asked to report delivery delays or irregularities.
The article argues Potsdam aims to eliminate Japan's industrial and financial empires led by Mitsui Mitsubishi Sumitomo and Aikawa groups. It notes Aikawa’s collapse in Manchuria, Mitsui’s vast control of cotton to cement, Mitsubishi’s dominance in shipping and warehousing, and Sumitomo’s warehousing and wiring. It concludes their wealth must be confiscated by Allies during demilitarization.
Reprinted editorial argues the atomic bomb’s most terrifying effect is the slow killing from radiation and nerve damage, not the immediate blast. It cites a Japanese technician’s report, Howard Blakeslee’s explanation of neutron impact, and notes Hiroshima’s 60,000 dead and 100,000 injured, with Nagasaki follow up.
The executive action by President Truman sets wage increases during reconversion while fixing price levels, placing a heavy burden on the Office of Price Administration. OPA officials have argued that since last fall most consumer goods will be sold at or near 1942 prices as they return to the market.
Washington dispatches report industry officials continue to press for higher prices due to higher materials and labor costs since 1942. They expect faster volume production after the war but warn current price levels cannot sustain profits. The OPA hints at allowing higher production costs while trying to keep retail prices stable via wholesaler and retailer absorption.
The article argues Japan’s principal aim for decades was war yet its mighty army failed to engage in major battles. It credits American naval victories at Midway, island seizures for air bases, air force dominance, and the atomic bomb as decisive factors ending Japan’s fighting capacity.
One year ago AP reported US and French troops entered Paris as fighting continued in the city. In local sports news Woodrow Wilson General Hospital nine to face Winchester Park Sunday after split results in two previous games. Rev George S Lightner named president of Clarke County Tuberculosis Association.
Five years ago Hitler bombers struck a 30 mile front killing many. The RAF reports effective raids around Berlin. Company I 116th Infantry returns home from New York after three weeks in field training on blitzkrieg methods. Berryville High School coach Pope expects 35 candidates for local football squad, practice to start Labor Day.
Fire sweeps a barn on the farm of the late C W Snapp at Cedar Creek Grade causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Also in brief notes Italy threatens war with Ethiopia if the emperor refuses to cede territory. Charles E Pope veteran B and O section foreman dies at his Middletown home.
A barn on Clar ence Lockhart’s Rock Enon farm burned down causing an $8000 loss. Friendship Fire Company members attend their annual sermon at the Congregational Christian Church. Lon Chaney remains in critical condition at Hollywood Hospital.
Fighting on the Western front intensifies as British forces renew a major offensive while the center of interest shifts from the Russian campaign. The California battleship to be electric powered, Moss Gray trains Company I in Winchester amid war fears with Mexico. Forty five years ago Jacob Hoover inventor of the automatic railroad brake and coupler declines offers. Henry Eishalberger becomes Baker's Drug Store new pharmacist in York.
An advice piece on self restraint and unselfish living. The author argues individuals are their own worst enemies through selfish clinging to desires and habits. It likens self bound lives to ships tied to wharfs and urges renunciation of self to gain freedom and happiness.
The four Berlin parties meet publicly and vow to honor Potsdam terms in a united show of contrition. The piece argues the motive is relief aid from America and money, noting the participants’ eagerness to gain support while promising reform.
The reader is prompted to turn to Page 2 for answers to seven quiz questions. Questions cover senators, Eisenhower HQ location, Solomon’s wives, fat in dairy foods, author of Black Boy, pawn shop ball count, church head encyclicals, automatic divorce, a Negro general, and the direction of the International Date Line.
The piece critiques U S credit to Britain and other nations, arguing that postwar loans hinge on untested guarantees. It questions British finances and socialism plans, notes discussions of a 3 billion loan, and contrasts British and French leadership with American interests and Franklin imagery.
Diverticulosis involves weak spots in the intestinal wall forming outpouchings called diverticula. Many cases are asymptomatic but can cause diverticulitis with pain and bowel changes. When obstruction occurs surgery may be needed, starting with a colostomy and possibly later removal of the affected segment.
Berlin August 24. Leo Borchard conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra was shot to death when his car did not halt at an American outpost. A bullet struck him in the head. Another man and a woman in the vehicle were unharmed. The shooters were Set. Darrell R. Edell and Pfc. John D. Jones. Borchard had led concerts for Allied troops in Berlin.
Communist sources report Mao Tse-tung accepted Chiang Kai-Shek's invitation to send a representative to Chungking for talks on a peaceful settlement. Mao named Chou En-Lai as his envoy, after Yenan leaders demanded a greater share in negotiations with Japan and ignored Chiang's prior instructions. Chiang urged Mao to send delegates to discuss national reconstruction and resist civil war.
St David s Church Va Aug 25 locals and visitors share news of visits from Edward Clem near Washington Scott Van Kirk of Pittsburgh and Stump family from Strasburg. Bowman remains ill Crabill active in Tom s Brook Sponangle from near Woodstock spends Sunday at home.
Terry and Fitz, lovers amid a publishing deal and a planned Windemere estancia honeymoon, debate marriage as Brooks Kimberly’s faction tears through a convention. Raff brings Jime to Terry’s room after a dinner blowup, signaling a workers’ league leadership controversy to be continued.
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