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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
4
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A religious note from December 12, 1941 referencing the biblical verse II Samuel 16 7 about God judging by the heart rather than outward appearance. The text emphasizes sincerity over display.
The article reviews Japan's prewar tensions and later shifts in policy, noting its alliance with the United States in World War I, demands for territory and influence, and its breach of naval arms limits and the nine power pact. It highlights Hoover and Stimson defending the treaty amid British resistance and Roosevelt continuing a precautionary Pacific defense policy.
The document outlines allied and axis alignments by region and year 1917 1941 noting Germany Japan and Italy with Austria Hungary Bulgaria Finland and Turkey as partners and neutrals including Sweden Switzerland Spain and Portugal. It details naval reach across the Mediterranean Atlantic and Pacific and cites the U S Navy as the largest in the world with a new building program and comparative tonnage against Britain Germany and Japan.
American naval tonnage leads in Atlantic while German U boats loom. National Guard totals 1.65 million in federal service. conscription debates frame plans. U S finances show 1941 federal debt near 55.2 billion and taxes about 7.76 billion. 1917 figures and national income reach 48 to 92 billion. Pacific threats and isolated shelling mark a tense defense era.
The Danville Register reflects on President Roosevelt's last night address as America enters war after Japan's attack. It praises his calm grave tone and calls for Americans to work long hours, trust official reports, and stay steady while the nation fights and prepares for victory and a lasting peace.
The Roanoke Times notes the United States Navy is ready to meet Japan in battle. Ships planes and crews are prepared to defend American shores with weeks and months ahead expected to prove the force’s grim capability.
Richmond Times Dispatch notes a nationwide surge of unity after Japanese air raids on Pacific bases. The White House announces a pending war declaration, with Roosevelt asking Congress to declare war on Japan and ally nations Germany and Italy, signaling total mobilization.
Dr. Logan Clendening outlines how tuberculosis often starts in childhood and reappears in adulthood, affecting various body parts and not always with cough. The piece notes immunity, nurse and student risk, and the shift in sanatorium perceptions, plus Q A on sulfur in foods and pamphlet offers.
Hugh S Johnson argues it is too early to scapegoat individuals for the Pacific disaster. He urges identifying direct responsibility for insufficient preparation while avoiding hysteria and scapegoating as naval and air forces reassess defenses and supply routes to Russia, Britain, and the Pacific.
Readers submit questions covering coast line lengths, Litvinoff aliases, tree moisture loss, Eskimo dog stopping call, meat digestion, and 1940 41 best plays. The piece lists responses and a Burns Mantle top ten plays selection including Claudia Native Son My Sister Eileen Lady in the Dark and others.
A wartime reader column laments Japanese bombing and praises allied leaders while urging unity and sacrifice. It calls for cooperation in defense and expresses hope for victory. The piece condemns Japan, praises Roosevelt and Churchill, and prays for better days.
Seven questions cover deer species old name for money not coined by government Old Lady of Threadneedle Street banker and institutions mender of shoes and pie riddle Madagascar true or false Bancroft roles and Roman citizen apostles Caesar dinosaur insignia general flag or rank good fences make good neighbors or good neighbors make good fences
The note explains a common error by distinguishing admission as entry to a room through a door and admittance as entry to an entertainment via a ticket. It highlights how usage differs in everyday language.
A fragment notes that only officers of top rank in the navy and its air force could have conducted the perilous operation in the Pacific. It hints at a highly classified assignment requiring broad responsibility and authority within military aviation and naval circles.
The column recalls five years past events. British forces pursue Italians in the Egyptian desert using Jeb Stuart tactics. Wilbur E. Hewett becomes Master of Hiram Lodge No. 21. H K Benham chairs Salvation Army fundraising drive for 1941. Five years ago Parliament named the Duke of York to the throne as the abdicated monarch planned a France reunion. Mrs A J Novick elected Shai of the Jewish Women's Club. Miss Josephine Wolford crowned Miss Shenandoah Valley at New Market contest.
Ten years ago Royal Anger suffered a $3500 home fire loss. Allen H. McIntyre received a patent for an apple grading machine. Three prisoners in Winchester jail sawed through three bars of their cell window and escaped.
Twenty years ago the U S and Japan agreed on a treaty granting Coy cable rights in the Pacific. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank charter expires today after 20 years and is renewed with praise for its record since 1901. County roads superintendent M L Lockhart seeks contributions for a Back Creek bridge on the Gainesboro road.
Twenty five years ago financiers weighed building an electric railway to connect Harrisonburg, Winchester, and Washington. The Central Powers sought a first peace move in Europe as the U S prepared to petition for a peace in a neutral stance while jailor L E Armee attended revival services at the tabernacle.
Forty years ago the corner of Rouss Avenue and Loudoun Street was selected for a new Farmers and Merchant Bank. Mayor R. T. Barton planned to spend spare time raising Pippin apples on his Apple Pie Ridge area farm.
Just off the press the latest edition offers two hundred subjects with graph cost of living defense spend ing food for defense budget metals map and up to date facts figures and tables Forty eight pages priced ten cents postpaid Send for your copy today enclosing ten cents in coins with name address and route.
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