Quotations on Righteousness and Sin in a 1941 Almanac
The page presents a Bible verse from Proverbs as a moral anchor, declaring righteousness exalts a nation while sin is a reproach to any people. It frames daily reflections for December 10, 1941.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1941
Page
4
The Pacific War Cast: Doom Yet Resolve for America
A reflective editorial weighs Japan’s naval air and ground might against Allied strength. It argues for swift, coordinated action by the United States to strike back hard, while accepting temporary sacrifices to defend freedom and the republic in a world war that defines life itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Axis
America
Reprinted Editorials Our Country
A reprint of an editorial excerpt quotes Stephen Decatur on national judgment. It reflects on proper conduct in foreign relations and cautions about patriotism guiding policy with a note that a country may err yet be defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Decatur
Roosevelt Delivers Statesmanlike Address to Congress
The Baltimore Sun lauds Mr Roosevelt as a master orator who framed a brief address to Congress urging a declaration of war with Japan. It notes his precise indictment of Japan, lack of melodrama, and dignified words that rally national self respect and preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Japan
United States
Roosevelt
Ten Americans of 1941 by Redbook magazine
Redbook selects ten Americans lucky in 1941 including Abbott and Costello Gloria Callen Rita Hayworth Eric Knight Dorothy McGuire Lorin Maazel Pete Reiser William Shirer Warren Wright and Whirlaway as top examples of fortune amid the year. The piece notes wide national prosperity alongside the vast U S population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redbook ‘Magazine
Fortune
Redbook
Abbott and Costello
Hollywood
Gloria Callen
Nyrack
N. Y
Rita Hayworth
Brooklyn
Motion Picture Exhibitors
America
Eric Knight
Dorothy McGuire
Claudia
Broadway
Lorin Maazel
Chicago
Pete Reiser
William Shirer
Berlin
Columbia Broadcasting System
Warren Wright
Whirlaway
Stop Using Xmas Says Orangeburg Chamber
A South Carolina chamber urges dropping the abbreviation Xmas in favor of Christmas. The piece argues the shortened form disrespects a sacred festival, mocks good diction, and misleads readers, urging writers to spell out Christmas in all newspapers and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Orangeburg
S.C
Blood Banks Aimed at Ready Transfusions For Emergencies
Red Cross and army planners push blood banks using serum suitable for shock cases. Prisoner volunteers help collect material with a centrifuge, while rapid blood typing and compatibility tests speed life saving transfusions for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Maté Backed As Suitable Drink For Middie Aged
Mrs L W M asks about maté for middle aged people. The Answer says maté is excellent for middle aged people and is somewhat more stimulating than tea or coffee, with little to no harm known.
Dr Clendening pamphlets offered at ten cents each
The editor notes Dr Logan Clendening offers seven pamphlets for readers. Each pamphlet costs 10 cents. mail 10 cents plus a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening care of this. Titles include Three Weeks Reduc ing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendening
Logan Clendening
Johnson Warns Labor Rights Must Align With Defense Needs
Hugh S. Johnson argues that labor rights are vital to national defense and urges a tempered approach to legislation preventing labor stoppages in munitions production. He criticizes the Smith bill as hastily drafted, urges preservation of mediation provisions, but condemns the open shop freeze and unenforceable sanctions. He expects Senate corrections and a balanced measure protecting labor while safeguarding defense output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Friends of Labor
Labor
Answers To Questions In The Winchester Evening Star
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington D C. Frederic J Haskin is director. Enclose three cents for reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Liquor in Army Canteens and Other Quick Facts
Questions and answers note pre 1901 liquor sales at Army canteens beer and wine allowed while whiskey prohibited an 1901 anti cantteen law followed temperance drives. The piece also covers oyster sex reversal Passion Play frequency at Oberammergau Siam called Land of the White Elephant origin of Kalevala the Maryland shilling rabbit skins Melissa name meaning and 1920 kappists plot and the first US canal at South Hadley Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Seven Questions From Star Quiz Page 2 Answers
A list of quiz prompts asks multiple choice style items including roles like Secretary of the Interior under Hoover era, geographic locations, authorship of classic poems, composers, and mythological figures. It also questions duck eggs suitability and a nursery rhyme dish, with true false on water depth and a Roman god of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Yorkert Hoover
Fiurstes
U. S
St. Nicholas
Brazil
Dictionary Note on Anxiety and Eagerness Usage
A language guidance item explains that anxious suggests mental distress while eager denotes ardor. It recommends using I am eager to go instead of I am anxious to go to avoid misinterpretation and convey enthusiasm clearly.
Baird High seniors swap picnic plans for war bond purchase
The 49 members of Baird High School’s senior class changed plans from using their $37.50 picnic fund to buying a $50 defense bond after news of war with Japan. Faculty sponsor Ona Dell Ashton drove 22 miles to Abilene with the update, saying the move would interest others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
Tex
Baird High School
Japan
Ona Dell Ashton
Abilene
Founding Fathers Designed Senate as National Check
The text notes the foresight of the founders in creating a deliberative Senate to act as a national check on the more volatile House of Representatives. It emphasizes the Senate’s role in maintaining deliberation within the legislative system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Doodling fun aids cafe tablecloths on Chicago’s North Side
A North Side Chicago restaurateur endorses doodling to save his tablecloths. He invites diners to draw on the cloths and offers prizes for the most artistic results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Side
We will conquer the world says mobilization vow in riot scene
A shouting mob of workers in frenzy declares resolve to conquer the world as 30 young men wait to fill out war strength, Capt. Paul Hartman announces a war effort plan. Marriage announcement of Miss Colleen Steele and Meredith Shumaker noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuiy
Vi. Orkers
Co. i
Paul Hartman
Colleen Steele
Meredith Shumaker
Hoover urges temporary aid to Europe war-debt nations
Ten years ago President Hoover calls Congress to authorize temporary measures for European nations unable to pay war debts. Senator Swanson drafts a bill to acquire the Blue Ridge Mountain land south of Front Royal for the Shenandoah National Park. R Gray Williams speaks on Hamilton and Jefferson at Century Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Congress
Senator Swanson
Blue Ridge Mountain
Front Royal
Shenandoah National Park
R. Gray Williams
Hamilton and
Jefferson
Century Club
Notable local incidents and honors from 20 years ago
Twenty years ago reports describe Rev. John Melvin McFarland a county native who shot himself while hunting in Maryland. In Winchester's high school 1921 football team Potts is named honorary captain. A barn burned and a joint-ownership of four miles from town by Philip Williams and Dr Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Melvin McFarland
Cut
I Giatels Md. Maneuse
Estern Maryospital
Garland
Potts
Winchester’s
Philip Williams
Dr. Myers
Russia Reinforcements Aim to Stem German Drive on Bucharest
Twenty five years ago Russia sends troops to Roumania to blunt the German offensive around Bucharest. Pancho Villa tells a New York World reporter he will drive Pershing and Americans from Mexico. Miss Ethel Grim and Burton Ritter wed quietly at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Roumania
Bucharest
Pancho Villa
New York World
Gen. Pershing
Mexico
Ethel Grim
Burton Ritter
First Bautist Church
Golf Club Organized with Haddox as President
Forty years ago the Golf Club formed with George W Haddox as president the Reverend Nelson Dary as vice president and George F Sheetz as secretary and treasurer. Miss Lillian Rogers and Wade H Muse wed at the bride's Middletown home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Haddox
Nelson Dary
George F. Sheetz
Lillian Rogers
Wade H. Muse
Middletown
1942 Edition of Uncle Sam Almanac Released in Winchester
Readers of the Winchester Evening Star are invited to order the 1942 Uncle Sam Almanac. The new edition includes army and navy insignia charts, defense spending data, family budgets, and a strategic metals map. Price is 10 cents postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star
Frederick J. Blackin
Washington D. C
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