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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
4
The 1943 December 22 issue lists transmission notices for The Evening Star Winchester office and advertising deadlines. It includes delivery guidance, subscription rates, and a Bible verse from Luke 2 8.
The column argues that an international New Deal for world security and economic coordination is unlikely to gain support. It notes the high cost, funding questions, and Congress’s likely refusal to finance global schemes. It highlights American voter skepticism and discontent among working Americans facing taxes for war bonds.
Editorial notes heavy fuel use by military units including bombers fighters and destroyers. It warns of an oil shortage worsening due to price issues and mentions a House bill proposing a thirty five cent crude price increase to boost production amid wartime demands.
The piece argues wartime nerves grow taut from excessive noise. It cites noisy railroad yards, loud truck gears, and riders ignoring muffler laws as problems. It urges tougher anti noise ordinances and strict enforcement to protect neighbors with loved ones serving.
Ice on top of heavy snow stops traffic in the area. A fire causes about 200 dollars damage in the George Washington Garage service department. Christmas trees sell from fifty cents to one fifty. Sheriff Bywaters seizes a 75 gallon still on Paddy Run. Fire lightly damages Winton Pope's home. Building permits rise by 109,664 dollars over 1937. Community Christmas tree erected. Pack of roaming dogs costs taxpayers 2,335.62 for destroyed sheep and fowl. Buck McDonald advertises a Christmas shooting match.
Mrs. Mary E. Sibert breaks a hip in a fall while trying to avoid a wagon. Eight puppies join Sheriff Pannett's bloodhound kennel at the jail. Thomas Boyd of Kernstown accepts a new position in Springfield Ohio.
C Vernon Eddy Scout Commissioner addresses Troop One as bad weather looms for Christmas. Boy Scouts sell one hundred Christmas trees donated from the farm of Scout Hugh McKee's father to raise funds and community support.
The E. J. Evans structure on Main Street is gutted by fire. Occupied by Samuel J. Wilson druggist, the blaze caused an estimated $10,000 damage with city firemen using twelve lines within fifteen minutes of alarm. Wilson and Richard Denny escaped with narrow margins.
Forty five years ago William R. Alexander died. John March of McKeesport Pa visits during his holiday here. Miss Daisy Holler and her brother Allen depart for Shippensburg.
A newspaper asks seven trivia items about meat fat plans nursery rhymes battles fronts and famous figures. Questions cover history mythology astronomy and industry with true false and identification prompts.
Governor Darden orders the mobile X ray unit back on the road to diagnose tuberculosis, citing its role in rural outreach. He also seeks 250000 for Piedmont Sanatorium expansion to ease congestion and add a 500 bed Negro tubercular hospital, aiming to cut death rates among hard hit communities.
Lee Ressiguires late sensational bowling lifts his Victory League average to 119.6 the season high among local bowlers. Russell Lafoullette posts 116 as the Railway Express five dominate with a 566 team average and six of twelve 1700-plus sets. Susan Fansler cards 125 in a 125 game while Lester Keiter contributes a 122 average across eight games. Ressiguie recovers from a 99 first game to finish with 145 129 130 and a 665 five game total.
Florida reports severe damage to winter vegetables from recent cold, with about 7000 acres of beans killed in the Everglades area. Cabbage, eggplant, pepper and tomato losses range 25 to 50 percent, while citrus shows possible 25 to 50 percent damage in cold spots but overall not seriously affected.
Washington reports say James M. Landis, Roosevelt’s lend lease chief with Britain, faced whispered threats of resignation after unsatisfactory Cairo talks. Senators distrust his influence and British moves on Persian oil, amid pressure from Churchill and Hopkins to resolve the policy dispute before it worsens the war effort.
A column explains sinus anatomy including the sphenoid bone and four sinuses and why infections arise. It notes most acute sinusitis clears with rest and simple care, while chronic cases may need irrigation, climate, allergy therapy or surgery. The piece also defines bronchiectasis and its signs, and mentions dry climate as a treatment consideration.
The United States will purchase Canadian newsprint beyond scheduled deliveries as a reserve against possible shortages in late 1944. The WPB says Canada can supply about 18,000 tons monthly above the planned 182,000 tons, aiding publishers for the last six months of next year.
P A added spare ration stamp No 1 worth five points for pork products including spare ribs. The extra stamp aims to move surplus pork to housewives by January 2. OPA notes households use about 11 or 12 meat points weekly. a family of five could buy roughly 20 pounds weekly and 40 pounds of cheaper cuts like shoulders.
The Pardon and Parole Board denied Governor Ellis Arnall’s request to pardon Robert Elliott Burns the escaped convict and author of I Am a Fugitive from a Georgia Chain Gang The board will act only after Burns returns to Georgia jurisdiction from Newark New Jersey.
A community group invites residents to join the Fellowship Club for a Christmas outreach event. Volunteers will gather gifts and meals for families in need, with plans for caroling, a gift drive, and a small program at the local center.
Beth awakens from a dream about Dennis Archer then faces Andrea at breakfast with lingering guilt. Andrea fears Jim’s sending to Honolulu and Beth reassures her, while Dennis’s note rekindles Beth’s warmth as a new chapter begins.
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