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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1944

Page

4

The Evening Star Notice of Daily Publication

Notice requests prompt action to aid in maintaining a perfect delivery system for The Evening Star Winchester Virginia readers. A Bible verse from Psalms is quoted.

Postwar aviation to shape suburbs and land values

Scientists forecast limited scientific leaps after war yet predict aviation and short wave radio will alter postwar life. Real estate voices foresee apartment suburbs expanding as air travel spurs new airport centers, with millions in aviation experience and private craft growth driving demand for airfields and helicopter service.

Robert A. Millikan Millikan Wilam A. M. Burden United States Department of Commerce Joseph Genting, Jr Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Administration Congress Arthur W. Hill Atlantic Greyhound Corporaton

Churchill cites Antwerp convoys aiding Allied war effort

Reprinted Washington Post editorial notes Churchill says Antwerp port now ships large ocean-going convoys easing supply flow to British and American armies. He warns the end of fighting in Europe may not come before mid to late summer and cautions the public against over-optimism.

Washington Post Churchill Antwerp Europe the Rhine Cologne Germany

Navy leads Army 3 to 0 at Philadelphia Stadium

The Navy flagship builds a 3 to 0 lead against the Army in the annual football clash before 104000 fans at Philadelphia Stadium. Middies extend the advantage to secure victory as the game ends.

Navy Army Philadelphia Warrenton W. Erle Edwards Mutual Fire Insurance Co Frederick County Shenandoah River Riverton

House Vanishes in Brooklyn Mystery

A Brooklyn home bought from HOLC by Mrs Doherty is condemned and razed by authorities. The tenant disappears with the house, and Mrs Doherty, warned by police, vanishes while seeking a lawyer. The piece highlights Brooklyn’s stubborn mood and lingering questions.

Christian Science Monitor Brooklyn Mrs. Doherty HOLC Pat

Young men urged to sow wild oats in sermon

The Rev. W. D. Smith delivers a sermon at the Episcopal church urging youth to sow their wild oats as a life lesson. Berlin reports the Russian army on the eastern front suffering grave losses with 65,000 taken prisoner.

W. D. Smith Episcopal Church Berlin

Local Notes From The Antiques Page

Forty years ago Col Harry Baker departed for Vera Cruz Mexico. D B Dinges of Middletown suffered a minor injury when thrown from his horse. Forty five years ago Rev S D Skelton was pounded by his congregation at a Thanksgiving event. S L Lupton left his Frederick county farm for Richmond to be sworn in as state senator. A large boiler for the Winchester Gas and Electric Company plant arrived at Cumberland Valley station.

Harry Baker Vera Cruz Mexico D. B. Dinges Middletown S. D. Skelton S. L. Lupton Frederick County Richmond Winchester Gas and Electric Company Cumberland Valley

A Noble Tradition of Service from a Pacific Soldier

A dying soldier wrote to his denomination's Board of Foreign Missions seeking to become a missionary after the war. He listed Japan then China as his first choices. A memorial service followed and $425 was sent to the Board in lieu of flowers. His parents urged a Christlike call to extend the kingdom.

Pacific Pacific Theater of War Board of Foreign Missions Japan China This Bay Christ

General Stilwell Praises This Generation of Youth

General Stilwell’s report from China lauds young Americans as keenly intelligent with initiative and strong discipline. He commends their team play and endurance, echoing a three year old nation’s growing faith in service members and the character of the current generation.

Fredericksburg Free Lance Star America Stilwell China

Proportion of People Owning War Bonds Estimated

The article notes wartime bond ownership by the public with figures from the U S Treasury Department. It states three out of every five persons own war bonds according to the latest published estimate.

U. S. Treasury Department

How's Your I Q Quiz Questions Page 2 Answers

This page poses seven quiz prompts about military vessels geography wartime figures literature and civics. It asks which vessel tonnage larger a PT boat or destroyer escort and locates Thistle Down near an Ohio city.

Ohio City Richard Bong General Marshall Admiral King Pride of the Yankees Brest Litovsk U. S Gotham

Bible Reading Aims For National Unity In Thanksgiving Season

A joint resolution in Congress would designate the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas for National Bible Reading to reinforce belief in God. The movement, backed by the American Bible Society, draws broad support nationwide.

Senate House Washington, D. C American Bible Society

Dizziness in middle age explained and a collar treatment proposed

A medical column discusses giddiness and vertigo in adults over 40, linking symptoms to changes in brain blood supply. It highlights a proposed elastic collar treatment by Dr Maurice Eliaser to compress skull vessels, notes mild headaches as a side effect, and mentions self-made collar options. The piece also includes reader questions on housemaid's knee metabolism tests cauliflower ear and related medical guidance.

John Barleycorn Maurice Eliaser Army Medical Corps

Treatment for intercostal neuralgia after shingles

Question asks for best treatment for intercostal neuralgia post shingles. Answer references X ray exposures as a treatment option.

C. M

Church Leaders Push Funding for Postwar Relief and Education

Catholic Charities official urges continued church led social and educational work to sustain democracy and freedom of thought. The Presbyterian Church plans a 20 million dollar five year war relief fund starting 1945. Quakers oppose universal conscription as a threat to conscience and liberty, warning it harms domestic welfare and education.

Monsignor John O'Grady National Conference of Catholic Charities New York City Presbyterian Church Home and Foreign Mission Boards Friends Russia Poland Holland Belgium France

Dinner plot thickens as Craig wounded amid mansion intrigue

In the aftermath of a shooting at the estate, Craig recuperates while police probe a web of motives. Drue, Alexia, and Nicky mingle with rumors of lovers and possible suspects as officers question villagers and a looming inquest approaches.

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