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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
4
A brief notice from The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia cites a biblical verse Luke 2 9 and announces daily publication except Sundays under postal conformity P O D 39687. The item reads as scripture and notes the publishing schedule for the paper.
The piece notes Axis propaganda to Malayans portraying America as poor and strained by wartime shortages. It argues this psychological tactic proves to conquered peoples that the United States endures war to restore freedom and peace, increasing admiration for America abroad as civilians feel the pinch at home.
During the war era America sought to advance victory against opium smoking as Japan cut off most opium production sources, signaling a global shift in anti opium policy and supply.
Postwar tensions center on opium stocks as America faced with supplying medical needs while urging Britain Holland and Portugal to cut revenue from opium. Japan uses opium to weaken opponents and now faces rising addiction among troops. prewar production stood at 5.2 million pounds with medicine needs under one-eighth.
The Kingston New York editorial urges right thinking readers to commend a Jewish congregation for its broadminded stance on Christmas carols in public schools. It argues Christmas is universal and a time for peace, benevolence, and brotherhood beyond Christian observance.
Thirty five inductees reported to Roanoke for physical examinations. A fire at the Clarco Theatre in Berryville injures operator Reginald Mills with first degree burns. City schools dismiss early for Christmas holidays due to widespread colds among students.
Rain breaks a lengthy drought as Carroll Rowe Bill McIntyre and Bob Taylor lead Handley grid stars onto All Cumberland Valley Athletic League teams. City and county report 3859 couples pledged trails in eleven months and expect 4000 by year end.
Ten years ago Amelia Earhart, first woman to fly the Atlantic, is making plans to cross the Pacific by air from Honolulu to California. Thirty years ago Berlin hailed Allied victories as Hindenburg praised as a Napoleon figure in wartime. Milton Stayman of Winchester dies at his son in law’s home. I C C allows railroads to raise rates in certain areas.
Forty years ago John and Walter Newlin harvested a large buck during a hunting trip to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Alan was arrested in Front Royal for selling liquor to A M A students. Dr. W S Love was ill with the grippe.
Forty five years ago C. B. Rouss, a Broadway merchant prince, remains unaffected as the Exchange Trust Co. collapse ruins many financiers in New York. Rev. James B. Stonesifer showcases his extensive collection of rare books and antiques.
The piece emphasizes that Christmas is first a religious festival celebrating the birth of Christ, urging readers to remember the Savior amid shopping and gift exchanges. It warns that preoccupation with presents can transform a holy day into a carnival of cheer, detracting from its true meaning.
The Mussolini regime figure reappears in Milan with a balcony appearance to review troops. Photographs show a diminished, aging leader now merely a puppet under German control, lacking former power or glory, yet still strutting in a constrained display.
If a man cannot pay his 1942 43 income tax due to induction into the Army the unpaid balance does not accrue interest for six months after discharge. After six months interest accrues at one half percent per month.
True or false quiz items cover Senate Foreign Affairs ranking member T H stands for Thomas Hugh shoes ration stamps feature a bird pariah means out cast Canadian House is the Commons Brazil wartime entry Greece and Yugoslavia wave invaded month in 1941 for Nazi Germany. questions test general knowledge from a 1940s reader page.
Washington dispatch notes odd political estrangement as Roosevelt vetoes the 1 percent social security tax hike, while Byrnes signals the move. Guffey and Pepper lead a CIO aligned revolt against State Department appointees, amid broad questions about their aims and loyalty.
The writer critiques modern football in schools, arguing it harms health and school fitness. He cites low swimming and strength metrics among college students, urges universal athletic training, and condemns professional football’s influence on education. A reader asks about sweaty feet with a simplistic remedy.
The guidance notes that fresh fruit contains calories equal to other foods. Eating between meals is fine if total calories are controlled, but fruit alone isn’t a free pass on a reducing diet.
War dogs released from service will undergo their own demolization at Fort Robinson Nebraska before sale to approved buyers. Dogs for Defense Inc endorses applicants and will connect buyers with local representatives. Surplus dogs priced from 15 to 25 dollars. applications to 22 East 60th Street New York 22 NY.
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