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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
4
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A 1940 newspaper snippet cites a biblical verse from Samuel 12 7 Nathan telling David Thou art the man quoted on a Saturday December 14 1940 page segment. The fragment frames a religious message with a call to acknowledge truth and accountability.
Dietitians say average intake falls short on fruits and vegetables. Apples average 39.5 pounds yearly against 71 recommended, while oranges 27.8 vs 29 and grapefruit 84 vs 9 pounds. Carrots, spinach show similar gaps. Increasing apple consumption could aid health and industry.
The article outlines how 28 states require investigations by social agencies before adoption, with 12 using state welfare departments and 12 relying on courts. It notes residence periods from three months to one year, discretionary court involvement, and varying parental consent rules, plus an estimate of about 16 000 annual adoptions and demographic patterns from a Children's Bureau study.
A condensed editorial notes that recent and disguised incidents in schools spark talk of communist influence in public and higher education, reflecting a critical period in the nation’s history. It cites New York public schools and various colleges in Virginia as examples amid heightened accusations.
The Ledger Dispatch argues that academic freedom should not permit educators to teach or advocate Communism Fascism Bolshevism or any anti norm. It says teachers are paid by the state or community and have an audience thus they must refrain from promoting such ideologies within legal bounds. The piece contends the phrase is too elastic and should be restricted.
The Ledger-Dispatch again urges King George VI to grant the title Royal Highness to the Duchess, stating the couple are in the United States. It criticizes withholding the dignity and notes American papers awkwardly use "His Royal Highness." The piece insists again that the Lady be given the title.
In a clash with three British ships, the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee heads to Montevideo seeking refuge. Harry Orr stands trial in Frederick County Circuit Court for the killing of Sam Carter as apple stocks at storages dip to 67,000 bushels, down from last year.
Gardner B. Hillyard, a local businessman, is badly injured when his car strikes a bridge abutment on Millwood pike near Opequon. Business is improving at a steady clip with survey showing best Christmas sales since 1930.
The home of Judge R B Fippa in Danville was bombed while the jurist and his family slept. no injuries were reported. He asked the governor for troops to handle a textile strike. Jack Crowl starred with a touchdown run as the Semi-Pros defeated the Cumberland All-Star eleven. Seven more prisoners were sent to the local jail, already crowded, with overflow sent to Berryville.
General Haig is appointed head of British forces in France. Postcards from the battlefront are stamped somewhere in France. Jo Howard Cather becomes a Dodge agent in Winchester and vicinity while continuing to handle Fords. Co L Copenhaver is named to the Republican Committee for Virginia.
Forty years ago members of the Rouss Fire Co hold a party for women who helped at their bazaar which closed tonight. Funeral rites for William Timberlake drew former friends as his body arrived for burial from the Philippines where he died a year ago serving as a U S Army surgeon noted for heroism. The Star reports relief from troubles with its new Babcock press in Winchester and that paper will now publish on time.
Dr. Logan Clendening notes today’s students face far higher reading demands than 1900, with silent reading rising in primary grades and several instruments like the Ophthalm O Graph and Metron O Scope developed to measure and train reading. He links increased cognitive load to eye strain and urges more educational content from cinema and radio.
Reader questions answered by the Information Bureau in Washington. Notable items include Mrs Ernest Simpson's presentation in 1931, U S war declaration timing in 1917, world wildlife sanctuary size in Transvaal, Aristotle as founder of dramatic criticism, air breathed by humans, V P William R King’s death, origin of term stentorian, John J Anthony's age, travel quote on Union Station, and James Gordon Bennett's clerical study.
Advertisement for a dictionary with supplements promising many words in common use. It highlights features such as new words abbreviations foreign phrases word origins and derivations. Printed on Bible paper it has 382 pages and an imitation leather binding. Price is 25 cents postpaid with order coupon.
The page lists trivia: reveille meaning a morning signal. dog breed for alps life saving was St Bernard. WWI participants 24 26 or 28 nations. public access to disease records. Wendell Willkie won 8 10 or 12 states. Notre Dame first defeat 1940 season. Washington Monument completion fraction. Obregon title or role. Harvardian term. Army Air Corps officer who foresaw air power in warfare.
In contemporary usage a worker may be dismissed after an error claim. The instruction emphasizes concise phrasing. The guidance suggests replacing passive or explanatory language with direct attribution to the other party.
Nancy Deane recalls arriving at Purple Beeches to work for Cary Essex and his family. She meets Kaye Gould and learns the Essex clan's wealth and social standing as a storm closes around their seaside estate. The scene ends with a sharp question from Cary about his secretary’s purpose.
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