Advertising Rates And Subscription Info At Winchester
The Winchester Evening Star outlines display ad rules with a minimum charge of 25 cents and 45 cents per inch for transient ads. It lists national representatives in New York Chicago Philadelphia Atlanta San Francisco and notes subscription by mail.
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DeLisser-Boya
New York
Richmond
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Rochester
Atlanta
San Francisco
Simple Retirement Hymn Verse for December 3, 1941
A brief religious note from December 3 1941 quotes Micah 6 8 urging what is good and what the Lord requires of man to do justly love mercy and walk humbly with God. The caption presents a reflective retirement thought tied to scripture.
Geography and Strategy of Japanese Positions in Indo China
The analysis notes Japanese forces in French Indo China and southern China, with Saigon as a key port. It outlines distances to Singapore and Manila, and explains Thailand’s location between Indo China and Malaya. It argues Thailand could allow land access to British Malaya and Singapore, creating strategic risk for Britain.
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Indo-China
Saigon
Japan
Singapore
Manila
China
Malay Peninsula
Thailand
Siam
Malaya
Great Britain
Far East
Belgium
British Isles
Burma and French Indo China Near Thai Border
The piece notes Burma's strategic location touching French Indo China and Thailand. It explains Burma's status as British territory, its historical annexations in 1823 86, and its separation from India administration in 1837. It highlights geographic ties to Indo China and Thailand and mentions Burma's oil deposits of some importance.
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Burma
Thailand
Rangoom
Government of
India
Strategic shift on Philippines in potential US Japan war
The piece argues earlier views saw the Philippines as a liability in a US Japan war but now include Britain, China, the Dutch East Indies, and possibly Russia as allies. It notes reinforced US forces, Japanese southward troops in Indo China, Chinese resistance to Japan, and aerial landings from the Philippines on Chinese soil.
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Philippines
United States
Japan
British Empire
China
Dutch East Indies
Russia
Phillippines
Indo-China
Anti Communist Ballot Laws Spread Across About a Dozen States
The piece reports that laws aimed at barring the Communist party from ballots and public office have emerged in roughly twelve states this year. These measures stem from anti-Communist sentiment after the presidential election when the party was blocked in fifteen states. In three states the ban rests on advocacy of force or overthrow, and in twelve others on petition signer disqualification.
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Communist Party
State ballot changes target Communist party activity
The ACLU notes no higher court has ruled the party advocating overthrow by force. Several states enacted referendums this year affecting Communist party participation, while California's measure took effect after last year’s election. Many bills were defeated as legislators preferred open operation and oversight.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Communist Party
Arkansas
Florida
Illinois
Kansas
New Hampshire
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Wyoming
California
Yarnell criticizes RAF but backs London defense
Rear Admiral Harry E. Yarnell reviews Collier s assertions on RAF performance. He praises RAF heroism in defending London yet labels its non British theaters ineffective. He opposes a separate air corps under civilian command, urging Army and Navy led air forces with joint control.
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Germany
North Sea
Norway
Crete
Harry E. Yarnell
London
Yarnell
British Isles
England
Army
Navy
Loveless Murder Solved in Leesburg Case
Two 16 year old boys confessed to killing attorney Ward Loveless at his country home near Leesburg. Police seized the youths 400 miles away after fleeing to an Appalachian hotel and brought them back for trial. The motive was robbery, no sign of scandal or revenge. Names released linked only to a Washington club dinner.
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Ward Loveless
Leesburg
Northern Virginia
Appalachia
Loveless
Washin
Loudoun
Washington
Mr Churchill at 67 a portrait of vigor and vision
The New York Times notes Winston Churchill is 67 today and in full vigor as a soldier statesman traveler and artist. Sir Philip Gibbs recalls Churchill painting at his Kent estate and the PM says a day wasted unless he paints two pictures. His leadership voices free peoples' resolve amid the world crisis.
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Winston Churchill
Sir Philip Gibbs
Mr. Churchill
Kent
British ministry misprints Welsh town name in spelling effort
The British Ministry of Agriculture mis spelled a Welsh town in one publication while noting Roosevelt's trials with simplified spelling. The intended form Llanfairpwilewyneyllzogerychwyrndrobwilliant siliogogoch contrasts with Llanfairp willgyngyligerchwrndrobwill and siliogogogoch. The piece hints at ongoing spelling challenges.
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Christian Science Monitor
Ministry of Agriculture
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Wales
Open safety pins risk to infants and remedies
Dr Clendening warns open safety pins hazard to babies as pins can lodge in the windpipe or esophagus. Pediatric cases show many removals with instruments and advise keeping pins closed. Readers ask about diets and hand conditions. notes on pamphlets offered for medical guidance.
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Clendening
Sean Drogan Clendening
Huey Long and Louisiana's Rise to Power and Scandals
A profile of Huey Long from Harnett Kane chronicles his political ascent from 24 to governor and senator, the era's corruption indictments against officials, and Long’s rule in Louisiana. The piece highlights the 1930s political turmoil, the German incident, and Long’s lasting influence.
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Louisiana
Huey Long
America
Harnett T. Kane
James M. Thomson
New Orleans Item
Tribune
Kingfish
Huey
South
State Medical Society
WPA
Kane
Poe
Railroad Commission
Senate
New Orleans
Germany
Louisiana State University
State Senate
United States Senate
Answers To Questions From The Winchester Star readers
The column provides brief Q A on facts with answers from the Information Bureau. It includes the elf owl as North America’s smallest owl, Big Bear Lake filming for The Shepherd of the Hills, five aces as the top poker hand with wild cards, and the first sawmill in Shue country in Massachusetts. It notes an organ rendition at Edison’s funeral by Dr. Alexander Russell.
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Big Bear Lake
San Bernardino Mountains
California
Nea Edison
G. A
Alexander Russell
Princeton University
Louisiana Hayride and the Rise of Political Power
The piece argues Huey Long's era led to a political pattern in Louisiana that warns how demagogic promises and elite corruption can seize power. It links Longs, governors, and indictments to a broader fear that democracy could fail if dictatorship-like promises persist and mobilize voters.
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Huey
Louisiana
Leche
Westbrook Pegler
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
United States
Internal Revenue Bureau
Rome
Germany
Italy
Russia
America
Croquet implement, Latin phrase meaning, and other quiz items
Answers to seven questions on croquet equipment and literature, plus notes on flags, Lenin, perfumes, magical phrases, and city nicknames. Includes true false and identification prompts like hub city and poem source.
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Texas
Mexico City
Lenin
U. S. Naval Academy
Virginia horticulture society meet opens at Sarah Zane hall
News mentions the 45th convention of the Virginia State Horticulture Society held at Sarah Zane hall as teachers in Frederick County schools push for a 7 percent pay increase. The report notes Greece reports gradual re‑.
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Frederick County
Virginia State Horticulture Society
Sarah Zane All
Greece
British Cabinet Confronts King Over Wallace Simpson Ties
Prime Minister faces an imminent clash with King Edward as tensions mount over his involvement with American divorcee Wallis Simpson. General Franco forecasts the Loyalist government’s fall, aided by his fascist air force in a pivotal overthrow effort.
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Edward
Wally Simpson
Franco
Use Apostrophes to Denote Omitted Letters in Words
Instruction to use apostrophes for omitted letters in words like didn't it's o'clock 'tis won't. Applies in headings, summaries, and quotes without altering meaning or tone. Ensure consistent punctuation and avoid overuse in formal text.
Mrs Kate Glass Green Hosts Fort Loudoun DAR Gathering
Mrs Kate Glass Green hosts Fort Loudoun DAR at her home. Bessie Brannon is named Deputy Clerk of the Frederick County Circuit Court. Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Leona Shade to Preston Place.
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Kate Glass Green
Fort Loudoun D. A. R
Bessie Brannon
Frederick County
Leona Shade
Preston
Can He Blow The Whistle Too
Robert L. Trout 27 a second lieutenant in the Army will build and operate a 50 mile railroad system linking the new Utah general depot with a 37 millimeter shell and bomb loading plant and other military rail connections in the region His crew of 90 men will spend about 2 000 000 on the project Trout is the son of a railroad bridge engineer.
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Ogden
Utah
Robert L. Trout
Utah General Depot
Trout
Tablet unveiled for two World War graduates at Middle Town HS
A tablet was unveiled at Middle Town High School honoring Thomas Beaty and William Cadwallader, graduates who died in World War I. H. Clay deGrange addressed the opening welcome at the Virginia ei Bureau convention in Roanoke. A test was held at a bank.
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Middletown
Thomas Beaty
William Cadwallader
H. Clay deGrange
Roanoke
Debtor Hires Crew to Harvest Corn Patch
Clyde Barham of Deport Texas planted a half acre of corn that failed due to weeds. He hired six men at fifty cents each to chop weeds and now reports harvesting half a bushel of corn.
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Deport
Tex
Clyde Barham
Judge Whiting Opens First Frederick County Court Session
Twenty five years ago Judge Frank B. Whiting of Berryville presided over the Frederick County Circuit Court's first session. The article notes President Wilson may soon send Pershing and American troops into Mexico to pursue Pancho Villa along the border. John T. Noonan resigns from his position with the Adams Express Company.
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Frank B. Whiting
Berryville
Frederick County
Wilson
Pershing
Mexico
Pancho Villa
John T. Noonan
Hi Phng
Adams Express
Woman seeks divorce over cruelty in Florida case
A Florida divorce suit alleges cruelty after the husband twisted the wife's nose, causing great pain and a swollen nose for many days. The filing details the alleged attack and seeks dissolution of the marriage.
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Bartow, Fla
Party Planning Booklet Offers 300 Recipes in Washington
Information Bureau of Washington releases a booklet with 300 tested recipes for appetizers soups salads and sandwiches to help plan a successful party. Fifteen cents postpaid. Send to Frederic J. Washington Information Bureau director Washington DC.
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Winchesterening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Washington Information Bureau
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