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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
4
Notice to readers and advertisers about delivery reliability and ad submission timing. Prompts readers to report delays or irregularities to maintain proper service. mentions offices and rates and contract terms.
A 1943 newspaper fragment lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, detailing durations from one month to a year with advance payments and zone add ons. It closes with a Christmas reflection about the star guiding the wise men to Christ, citing Matthew 2:9.
Postwar rail executives, once wary of passenger traffic, now plan lower fares and better service to compete with planes and buses. They acknowledge passenger traffic is vital, promise faster cars, and say rates will be reduced quickly after the war to win public goodwill and retain postwar travel demand.
Reprinted opinion urges Byrd committee to liquidate surplus land and real estate, centralize appraisal and disposition functions, and integrate a federal real property unit within existing agencies. Editorial notes Caroline County’s long stake in land reserved for A. P. Hill and military use.
Washington Post notes surprise that no international war crimes tribunal was created and that criminals will be tried in the country of their crimes. It cites sympathy for Sir Oswald Mosley held without trial and public backlash over perceived soft treatment by Britain.
Quiz asks about Fanafuti island vanilla orchids Liberator Thunderbolt and Lightning ships tanks or aircraft cream relative to milk asks for commanding general in Hawaii Civil War Andersonville state skeleton insect outside or inside London royal residence who is Adoniram Judson and Fatima finding in Bluebeard room
Henry Cornelius, a farmer near Canton South Dakota, says he killed four pheasants with two shots while picking corn in a field. In each instance the two birds were flying in opposite directions.
News notes from the year include Mayor Anderson receiving greetings from Winchester and Christmas entertainments for thousands, with civic and social events listed alongside small civic details and holiday warnings.
Brandell Brill dies after a crash on Berryville pike. Traffic improvements on the route are being followed, while Yorks export oil at 6 50 a barrel in London.
Four trained bears skating join the Empire program as Rev B V Switzer officiates. Handley hosts its annual football banquet honoring a team that has won 21 games over three seasons.
Twenty five years ago farm tractors will be demonstrated at Melvin Green Orchard. Peter Winchester Rouss and John Keenan arrive from New York. Pvt Basil Henry, son of Mrs. William E Henry, reported missing. Rouss receives threatening note demanding 500 dollars. Judge D H Bragioner out after five weeks illness. Councilman W R Willis ill.
Forty five years ago an Episcopal Sunday School class at William Foremans hosted a pleasant dance for eighteen couples. F O Headley a salesman presented a bucket of candy to the class. Virgie Hillyard, a young girl, sprained her arm in a fall on ice while enroute to school.
Commentary compares WWII Germany with 1918 Germany noting a stronger home front and total war resolve. It argues the Nazi state prevents civilian dissent through regimented society and fear, despite heavy Allied aerial bombardment and a stalled peace effort.
Washington reports captured German soldiers allege a planned spring drive, but officials dismiss it as propaganda. War secretary Stimson cautions such attacks may occur locally with high casualties, while Allied strikes have damaged German industry and logistics.
Chinese High Command reports advances in the Rice Bowl region with forces reaching suburbs of Lihsien Ansiang and Nanhsien near Changteh and Itu. Japanese remnants east of Linli are being killed off. American air force support continues with Mitchell bombers and escorts. Berlin Hanoi dispatch claims 372 killed in Indo China raid.
The Star offers wide coverage of legal nationwide and global events with emphasis on major court rulings policy shifts and significant international developments. Readers receive timely updates and in-depth reporting from correspondents across regions and bureaus.
Baltimore reports a dental society warning against farewell kisses to avoid spreading Vincent's infection. Dr. Kyrle W. Preis notes the disease is highly communicable and linked to lingering farewells and fevered meetings.
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