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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
4
The Friday August 31 1945 issue of The Evening Star carries a Bible verse from Acts 6 3 and a reflective note on faith and power. It presents the paper's masthead details and subscription rates while noting delivery and advertisement deadlines.
The text argues for a broad Pacific security strategy to safeguard U S interests. It claims Japan built a Pacific empire and could strike first, urging a chain of islands from Japan and Allied territories, including Hawaii, to deter aggression and protect America from the West.
The article lauds General Douglas MacArthur as the leading figure in the Pacific war effort. It credits his leadership across all service branches and his mastery of strategy to defeat the Japanese foe. It notes his assignment to govern conquered Japan and his enduring trust from the American public.
The piece argues against overuse of the term genius and praises a publisher for steady hard work, patience, and achievement. It cautions that true genius should be reserved for those who deserve it and possess exceptional talent beyond average levels.
A Philadelphia newspaper letter criticizes a Reuben H. Donnelley brochure for labeling West Philadelphia groups as Americans Jewish Italian and Negro on a nativity map It argues such racial divisions harm business by alienating minority customers and mocks arbitrary classification of citizens as nonAmericans highlighting the economic and social cost of prejudice.
A critic complains that photos of stars with telephones to their ears look fake. He argues celebrities should be shown in plausible acts such as reading, smoking, or scolding a questioner to convey verisimilitude.
The piece notes Georgia voters show little interest in a new constitution during wartime. Only about one-fifth of registered voters participated, meaning a minority of the population decided the outcome.
One year ago Sargent, Handley coach, urged grid players to improve under George Weldon. The team geared for a September 29 opener with Berkeley acroue. Meanwhile Allied and German front lines shift rapidly as the German army shows disorganization. Rev. Dr. E T Clark, pastor at First Baptist, elected moderator of Shenandoah Baptist Association at Charles Town meeting.
Garland Quarles, superintendent of city schools, declares that schools will open on September 5 and warns that compulsory attendance law will be enforced. Local cantaloupes arrive late from rain, six for a quarter. Nimrod Jackson, a young colored delivery boy for a drugstore, shows a new streamline bicycle with radio and aerial, battery operated, capable of picking up stations across the East.
Ten years ago George Miller Glenn Seabright J P Blount and Edwin H Smith of Company I joined the Virginia National Guard rifle unit in supporting neutrality legislation to keep the United States out of a war similar to the Italy Ethiopia threat signed by President Roosevelt.
Fifteen years ago T. R. Cather leads the drought relief effort as farmers in Frederick county suffer. Nate Carpenter wins the second flight championship at the Golf Club defeating Nelson Page. Glenn McQuay visits his home on National Avenue before departing for Manila where he has secured a position.
Ty Cobb, star of Detroit, earning about $17,500 annually, is offered $100,000 to sign with a New York Federal League team next season. England is not inclined to discuss peace terms. Allies plan a winter campaign and expect Germany to be overcome in coming months with full force.
Forty five years ago the council decides Swinging doors or screens on saloons and bar rooms are not illegal. Misses Beulah Cline and Mary Jane Gray are again named to faculty of John Kerr School. C. W. Gibbons, Joe Sumption, John Brown and J A Kern are carriers of mail in Winchester.
The story of Daniel in the lions den shows a pagan king asking if God can deliver those trusting in Him. Daniel answers that God has sent His angel to shut the lions mouths, proving God able to deliver from sin anxiety discouragement sorrow and pain when cast into difficult circumstances.
The Frederick County War Price and Rationing Board cuts office staff due to fewer active programs. Effective September 30, present employees leaving include Mrs el Brounlich, Mrs Dorothy McDonald, Miss Mary, Mrs Elizabeth, and Mrs Vivian Johnson remains chief clerk. Dra banneret B Calm and tn Brown will continue in their roles.
Washington opinion rails against a new employment bill that would replace tax funding with a job based budget. Critics call it inflationary and an assault on constitutional budget curbs, urging balancing taxes and spending to stimulate private enterprise.
Japanese commander objects to evacuation of OMORI camp prisoners off Tokyo insisting on higher approval. Commodore Roger Simpson replies you need no more authority we are authority and rescues proceed led by Comdr. W. H. Mather of Chicago.
Medical overview explains Buerger's disease thromboangiitis obliterans linked to tobacco use. It notes leg pain cold pale skin and spasm plus clots, with treatment incl Bed rest exercise baths heat fever therapy and nerve-cutting surgery only offering temporary relief.
A reader inquiry outlines what special payments discharged British servicemen may receive after demobilization. Grants include war service gratuity paid leave foreign service leave civilian outfit postwar credit resettlement and further education grants. Pensions are also provided to dependents widows and service members whose enlistment ends.
Legal Q A format covers reemployment rights after discharge for union activity and back pay under the service men Readjustment Act. It notes NLRB reinstatement within 90 days plus back pay from discharge to induction. It asks if Farm Security Administration loans cover only farm purchases or improvements and full price. It states death gratuity equals six months pay with no allowances and asks where to inquire about missing Navy flier personal effects.
Stated that belongings are being forwarded to next of kin in the Pacific Area from the Personal Effects Distribution Center at Clearfield Utah and to those in the Atlantic Area from the center at Scotia New York.
A scanned quiz page lists ten questions asking for city of Little Church Around the Corner Chinese Premier Earth's satellite ostrich behavior effect of exercise on underweight persons term for killing sister patrimony US cruiser returning President Truman from Europe correct grammar of a sentence airline troop redeployment to the Pacific and Jack and Heintz Co.'s operating city.
Terry faces a political scandal and a possible honeymoon as Brooks reveals his plan and the true stakes. Artigas orchestrates a high risk power play while Fitz and Terry race toward a New York reveal with her manuscript in hand. Brooks senses love but jealousy remains.
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