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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1943
Page
5
The article offers easy to pack cookie recipes and packing tips for travel. It describes lining boxes with parchment, layering with wax paper, and packing in close rows to keep cookies fresh during delivery or camp travel. Recipes include Oatmeal Squares and Old Glory Cookies with step by step mixing and baking instructions.
A strong earthquake near Erbaa in north central Turkey on December 8 killed about 550 people and destroyed two towns according to local newspaper reports.
Washington reports a surge in personal saving even as spending hits record highs. The Commerce Department cites about 36 billion dollars saved in the year, with 35 to 45 billion of this pool held by those earning under 10,000 annually. Economists warn large reserves could boost postwar buying power or fuel inflation if production and employment lag.
Benjamin F. Carter, 34, scheduled for trial on burglary, car theft and forgery charges, handed the sheriff a letter to Santa Claus asking for a dozen hacksaw blades a long rope and a 16 cylinder car with gas. Carter fled, possibly leaving a 16 cylinder car behind as officers search.
The regular mid week prayer service at Grace Lutheran Church will be conducted tonight at 7 30 o clock by the Rev W D Smith. Dr Smith is a former rector of Episcopal Church of this city. The public is cordially invited to these services.
Washington discusses renegotiation of war contracts to curb profits. Price boards assess costs and profits on large contracts, saving billions. Manufacturers seek fixes on postwar reconversion costs and tax timing, while tin can recovery supports war effort bundles.
A motion by J. H. Henry to sponsor a city Christmas tree was defeated five to four. Mayor C. R. Anderson and four others voted against, citing war effort alignment and citizen expectations. Last year’s tree cost about $100 and no funds were approved this year.
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