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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star notes reports of German actions in France, warning of mass killings of American troops and urging steadfast resolve. It cites renewed anger among soldiers and the need for vigilant leadership to prevent a soft peace.
The author laments political manipulation in a “practical world” and urges leaders and people to apply the sermon on the mount. They warn that selfishness breeds national selfishness, hindering peace, and argue wars persist until all nations commit to true Christian principles and sacrifice for peace.
Reprinted Staunton editorial laments German actions south of Aachen where panzer units overran American lines and trapped 150 unarmed observers. One German tank gunner killed several prisoners before advancing, highlighting brutal conduct as U.S. defenses collapsed.
The piece links the winter solstice to longer nights and shorter days, noting snow, icy hills, and the sun's slow return. It ties seasonal change to human rituals, evergreen decorations, and the Nativity, contrasting life symbolized by cedars and pines with the year’s fading leaves. A pine on a hilltop stands as a resilient emblem amid cold.
The OPA issued rules for occasional institutional users of rationed food requiring 30 day meal prior notice and attendance estimates plus accounting for unused rationed food within 10 days. The writer scoffs at the regulation, noting church suppers defy precise planning and urging a return to black market battles.
Silver stars, flying crosses and air medals awarded to 24 Americans. The list includes Belkin, Biedanski, Blekkenk, Carbone, Bibella, Ellingsen, Gin gold, Gruchanka, Kalman, Karl, Katz Kelly, Larsen, Mehiman, Mirkin, Monaghan, Pruzan, Puglisi, Belyea, Ritzenthaler, Sassone, Stobert, Walluk, Weintraub. The piece reflects on immigrant origins and patriotism contributing to America's defense.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Yashuo Kuniyoshi won a $1 000 first prize for a painting, praising judges for impartiality despite his Japanese birth and long residence in the United States. The editorial argues such fairness should be shown by citizens in ordinary acts as well.
Handley High begins basketball season against Berryville with only three lettermen available as last year’s stars are gone. Clarke county schools dismiss early for Christmas due to illnesses.
Ten years ago Miss Virginia Jacobs won the Boyce beauty contest with Miss Mary Denny as runner up. Tucker Hall at Washington and Lee University Law School was destroyed by fire overnight.
Thirty years ago C. W. Galloway, general manager of the B and O, planned to meet Winchester businessmen about changes in local train service. London reports King George narrowly escaped death after his ship was fired on by a German submarine in the channel. Germany called up reservists in the old men category with imprisonment for noncompliance.
E Hamp Erb leaped from a runaway wagon and escaped serious injury during the Christmas shopping rush. The mayor has issued an ordinance banning fireworks within the city on Christmas Day.
Forty five years ago John McCoy won the excavation contract and E M Barr the bricks for the new Rouss City Hall. An attempted murder occurred in San Pedro Honduras against Dr William Wood Gold, brother of P H Gold, a well known local figure.
A devotional meditation recalls the innkeeper turning away Mary and Joseph and the Saviour’s birth outside. It contrasts ancient indifference with modern spiritual neglect as crowds at the inn miss the holy event. The piece laments ongoing disregard for Christ in contemporary society.
A reader quiz asks seven questions on topics from war loan goals to historical figures, flag custody, Gandhi’s Mahatma meaning, and Columbus voyages. It notes the Emmons Glacier on Mt. Rainier as the largest U S glacier with 28 others on the mountain’s sides.
The piece claims Britain and Russia long planned the Curzon Line carve up of prewar Poland. It notes Churchill’s move to present the cut amid Greek policy pressure and mentions U S Senator Vandenberg reacting while detailing the 1939 invasion context and Britain’s wartime alliance with Poland.
Dr. Clendening explains infant constipation signals illness, often anemia or infection, and stresses diagnosing physical causes before diet changes. He prescribes malt soup mix with wheat flour and milk, and notes that molasses can aid older children. Emphasizes avoiding laxatives to prevent dependence and urges proper eye care beyond vitamin questions.
A lecture contrasts U S support for self determination with Soviet Russian aims on Poland Greece and Italy. It questions moral grounds of existing alliances while noting wartime questions about American values and spheres of influence. Questions address WAAC service abroad cigarettes and the V S S Otterstetter destroyer escort.
In a tense dialogue Craig and Peter weigh a possible identity swap, a hidden band connection, and a fatal shot. Lt Nugent links Frederic Miller to the Bund and uncovers glove evidence while Craig suspects his father shot at him by mistake, possibly mistaking him for Alexia or Nicky.
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