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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1941
Page
4
Published every day except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia. Advertising rates include two cents per word with minimum 25 cents, display ads with border due by 9 PM the day before publication, transient rate 45 cents per inch, and contract rates on application. Cash must accompany ads.
The page shows a religious motto from Prov 20 27 and a publication note about Associated Press news use. It indicates standard AP credit policy and local news presence.
A ten month old becomes the fourteen millionth visitor to the Washington Monument. The piece reflects on the enduring value of Washington’s legacy, the Declaration and Constitution, and a revived national patriotism sparked by global events and renewed faith in democracy through Calv in Coolidge’s era.
Senator Byrd decries confusion from overlapping authority in Washington that hampers the defense program. He argues the country faces a war it cannot avoid and warns Americans to see what is not being done to prepare.
The Richmond News Leader cites Senator Byrd accusing the Administration of weakness and inefficiency in defense. It details low anti aircraft gun numbers, slow aircraft production, and the need to purge bureaucrats and simplify organization to prevent Germany's triumph.
A quoted Italian journalist Virgilio Gayda is cited warning that if the United States enters the war Germany would be ready with all necessary forces to parry future blows from the West. The text suggests Italy would hold her place with fearsome forces, prompting questions about translation accuracy and the phrase fearsome versus fearful.
Secretary of Commerce resigns his cabinet post while Hopkins, the Press arry L. becomes involved. Miss Anne Kerr Russell and F. L. Largent Jr. wed at her home. Senate discusses drafting limits to 900000 amid reports of a 4 million army by 1945.
Five years ago a severe storm with rain wind and hail damaged Frederick Clarke and Warren counties while Winchester avoided damage. The mayor and family, along with Sue Riley and Ross Swimley, planned a trip to England as unrest intensified near Madrid government strongholds with growing casualties.
On a goodwill tour, Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh are welcomed by crowds in Tokyo. Planet Council votes to ban gas tanks on downtown Main street fearing dangerous explosions. Marie Dressler and Polly Moran star in the local theatre comedy Politics in a side-splitting show.
Twenty five years ago R Strode advertises a new Maxwell car selling for 595 dollars featuring a 34 horsepower motor. Russian troops advance on the Eastern front forcing the Austrian division back. Berlin reports morale woes in the czar's forces. The long pending general railroad strike ends after President Wilson's conference settles differences.
Forty years ago a comparison showed Winchester had the lowest state tax rate at $1.10. John S. Miller catches a fire bass while fishing in the Shenandoah River.
In a Washington column from August 25, Hugh S. Johnson discusses a Fort Bragg court martial for private Habinyak, the ten year sentence sparking debate. He recalls a youth punished for disobedience and reflects on alternatives to court martial in wartime discipline.
Providence reports Tin Pan Alley mood as the Associated Songwriters Guild forms to aid unrecognized writers. A Y M C A hall hosts 35 members with manuscripts, diverse workers among composers, and plans for a board review, arrangement, radio airing, and curbing opportunistic songsharks.
The piece argues the War Department cannot build an army on harsh provisions and cites low morale. It notes educational literature and regulations stressing this point while criticizing the department's handling of the Habinyak case and the harsher penalties given by inexperienced officers and courts martial.
The author recalls a lesson from Sergeant York about handling a reckless junior, stressing that proper guidance in quarters could have prevented an incident. He mentions a poignant memory from his own early days and hints at the influence of strong leadership and discipline.
A historical reflection on the need for unquestioning obedience in early war. It notes Texas mutinies that killed civilians and swift hangings by court martial. The piece discusses public reaction, potential commutations, and the risks of disobedience while stressing the grim nature of war and military service.
In Lincoln Nebraska Aug 26 firefighters calmly unload hoses and spray the exterior of a downtown office building not on fire. Store owners tired of waiting for rain use the scene to test repairs of leaky windows and gable ends.
A new panzer wagon for the army carries 67 men with rifles, machine guns, mortars and a 37 mm anti tank gun on a low trailer. Unveiled during west coast maneuvers, one of at least three such units is by California's third army corps under Maj. Gen. Joseph Stilwell and Lt. Col. Edward A. Murphy.
Fort Meade Md Aug 26 There will be no Wednesday afternoon half holiday for the 29th infantry division this week but the Labor Day weekend vacation will begin at noon Thursday and end 9 am Tuesday Sept 2 A partial payment covering August 1 to 26 will be made to the division’s enlisted personnel Wednesday so they may have that much one pay for the holiday period.
A historical test page asks seven questions on figures and facts from earlier eras. It includes a White House mistress, the Swedish nightingale, a baseball club, transoceanic distances, Kiev's location, a triad racehorse, Machiavelli's The Prince, a president in a duel, Arkansas capital, and the smallest current US postage denomination.
The note explains a common error where would and will function as tense markers in second and third person, using examples such as Mother would not permit me to play football. It clarifies proper usage and emphasizes context.
A Virginia reader urges citizens to help illiterate children aged ten and older, citing 1930 census figures of 162,588 in Virginia who cannot read or write. The letter writer, Rolling B. Flood of Winchester, argues local action can transform unhappy youths into hopeful adults.
A May 20s era Q and A feature answers readers on topics from geography to etiquette. Notable replies include West Quoddy Head Maine as the U S nearest England point, opal superstition origins, Siam to Thailand name change in 1939, Shelley Memorial Award details, and Spirit of St. Louis location at Smithsonian.
Readers can order a detailed five color map of Asia 21 by 28 inches with cities towns mountains railroads lakes and water routes. The reverse side includes economic and political data for every Asian division. Cost ten cents postpaid.
The article explains that certain people are sensitized to common foods causing hives asthma skin eruptions abdominal cramps and digestive issues. It outlines a diary method to identify culprit foods and lists common offenders such as wheat milk eggs white potato pork tomatoes citrus fruits and pineapple with suggested dietary substitutions and five day meal plans.
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