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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia announces ad deadlines by 9 PM the day before publication and offers transient and contract rates. Readers are asked to report any delivery delays or irregularities to aid a perfect system. a Bible quote is included.
Editorial argues Allied occupation must strip Japan of war making power and decisively prove defeat. It warns against leniency toward militarists, urges removal of the emperor’s political role, and insists on showing the Japanese that pursuit of conquest is ended.
The text explains that dog berry refers to a wild gooseberry, distinct from the ordinary currant, used for jelly. It notes the term dog is frequently used in reference to this berry in certain regions.
Editorial praises the Allied assault as 1200 planes soar over Sagami Bay while Admiral Halsey’s mine sweepers neutralize Tokyo approaches. The Duke of York joins the fleet as occupation plans unfold with Yokosuka landings and Korea’s XXIV Corps slated for occupation. Hong Kong’s fate and postwar shifts loom amid warnings against Japanese resistance and calls to disarm and punish war criminals.
Amid V J Day reflection the essay notes Switzerland’s 1815 neutrality defense and its role in mercy wartime relief. It credits Berne for Japanese surrender messages and urges UN acceptance of Swiss neutrality, preserving its unique status in a postwar order.
One year ago Capt. W. A. Baker of Winchester Company 115 Virginia State Guard reported at Warrenton. Garland Quarles superintendent of city schools spoke as guest at a Junior Board of Trade meeting. E. E. Keister of Strasburg was named by Gov Darden as vice-president of the Virginia War Fund Drive representing the Shenandoah Valley.
The Chanters perform the season finale under Floyd Haines in Sarah Zane Hall at 8 o clock. City Nesimas ter W Nelson Page reports about 20 aliens have filed applications under the new federal act.
Congratulatory note on the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Crowell Conner dated August 25. City council proposes a land swap with the Gas Company to relocate its plant to the southeast end of town. Idaho Senator Pope expresses confidence in U S joining the League of Nations if Ethiopia Italy peace talks succeed in Geneva.
The Winchester Fair awarded prizes in the baby show to Jane Schneider and James Massie. Adma H. Bohrer aged 63 of De Haven township died after an operation. Farmers in the Valley seek reduced freight rates on foodstuffs as drought relief.
The Rev. W. C. Snyder of Mountain Methodist Church Mountain Falls Va will deliver a special rally day sermon Sunday morning September 2 at 11 o clock. The choir will perform several special musical selections and the public is invited to attend the service.
A sermon narrative recalls a Roman soldier at Pompeii standing guard amid disaster. It urges readers to wear truth and righteousness, endure fear, and trust in God beyond worldly power, applying steadfast duty to war and life today.
Mrs Paul Racey and daughter Carol of Wilmington Delaware and Mrs Cora Ashton and son Russell of Washington DC are guests of Mr and Mrs C D Adams Cpl Percy Shephard and family visit relatives here Mr and Mrs W A Heine of Norfolk are guests of Mrs M E Smith Seaman First Class Boyce Jenkins spends a 30 day leave with his parents Jacob Locke of Washington DC spent the weekend with his parents Miss Mary Lou Levi is a house guest of Miss Marjorie Grim
Short questions ask where the Declaration of Independence was signed and to correct a misplaced phrase. Also asks what schistosomiasis is and tests general knowledge.
A memorial foundation in Virginia aims to restore Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s last home, after being chartered by the State Corporation Commission last October to establish a perpetual commemoration of his life and character.
The text asks who is Hirohito and queries the type of surgeon who specializes in remodeling human features, then begins a question about a religious adherent.
The questions cover topics from religious influences in India to wartime operations in the Pacific. They ask which senator questioned using more than three million U.S. troops, the meaning of in loco parentis, the author of Ivanhoe, and whether the U.S. withdrew diplomatic recognition from Latvia Lithuania and Estonia after their occupation by Russia.
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