Winchester Evening Star Classified and Rates Notice
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising and subscription rates and conditions. It notes classifed rates at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, display ads 45 cents per inch, and national reps in New York and other cities. Subscription options include one year and six months with various prepaid terms.
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DeLisser-Boyd, Inc
New York
Richmond
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Rochester
Atta
San Francisco
Worthy Ambitions Realized in Psalm Verse
A Dec 26 1941 note presents Psalm 37 4 about delighting in the Lord and He granting desires. The short devotional line anchors the page with a religious reflection.
Tire rationing to start January 4 amid wartime material limits
The article notes an imminent lift of the tire sales ban and the introduction of a rationing system likely based on defense work eligibility. It cites the anticipated impact on new car and truck tire production, the near sixty day stock margin, and the hoped-for substitute solutions as America mobilizes for war.
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Henderson
United States
Political Truce in War and party unity during WWII
State Republican leaders canceled a January 12 Washington meeting. Joseph W. Martin said the party will support the president in the war effort. The Independent Clubs of America dissolved for wartime. The piece compares wartime votes in 1917 18 to those in 1941 noting bipartisan shifts and party line behavior in Congress.
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Washington
Joseph W. Martin
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Independent Clubs of America
Willkie Clubs of America
United States
Germany
House of Representatives
Congress
Japan
Italy
House
Primary measures fail to hinder war effort in Congress
In 1917 18 little opposition formed to essential wartime primaries yet Congress used its prerogative to critique alter or reject administration backed bills. The Mouse in two decisive votes denied to
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Congress
Wilsons War Leadership and Senate Partisan Shifts in 1918
The text surveys President Wilson expanding democratic censorship and wartime powers while Congress delays on war revenue. It notes the woman suffrage amendment fail in the Senate after House passage and critiques Fuel and Food administrations. It cites Senate disputes, calls for an executive war cabinet, and a pivotal 1918 election that shifts Senate and House control to Republicans.
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Wilson
Congress
Germany
Senate
House
Reprinted Editorial Questions German War Aims in Russia
The piece argues German strategy in Russia failed to destroy Soviet forces or seize oil and Moscow, noting Hitler’s shift to direct command and expert claims of infallibility. It speculates on causes, from trust gaps to new campaigns, and questions when Germans will blame Hitler for their hardships.
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Russia
Moscow
United States
von Brauchitsch
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Europe
Goebbels
Germany
Clearing the Decks Calls for Bold Federal Purge
In Indianapolis the piece urges removing about 200 900 impractical administrators from the federal payroll and cutting roughly 1.5 billion dollars of non defense spending. It condemns influence by pressure groups and demands decisive action.
Doctors Turn From Scare Tactics To Calm Health Message
The columnist rails against public figures who frighten Americans to push agendas about Japan Germany and nutrition. He argues most Americans eat well and stresses simple evidence based eating based on everyday choices. A reader asks about geographic tongue and the doctor replies that it clears with clean care and time.
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McNutt
Public Hygiene
Nationa Nutrition
United States
Dr Clendening Offers Seven Health Pamphlets For Sale
The editor notes Dr. Logan Clendening provides seven pamphlets at ten cents each. To obtain a pamphlet, send a dime, plus a self addressed envelope with a three cent stamp, to Dr. Clendening in care of this pet. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
War reflections on prize fighting maxims and leadership
Hugh S. Johnson likens war leadership to boxing counsel from Bob Fitzsimmons. He praises ruthless merit tests, demotions for failures, and immediate recognition of efficiency, noting Henderson, MacArthur, and Chiang Kai-shek as examples, while stressing the peril and glory of army leadership.
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Department of Industry
Army
Navy
Pacific
Leon Henderson
Robin Hood Barn
Heslop Released on Bail in Reckless Homicide Case
Robert Heslop, arrested for reckless homicide after a east Chicago crash killed a man, posted 2000 bail. Material witness Yvonne Schumlay of Neenah Wisconsin remained jailed after inability to post bail. Heslop had 60 day sentence. Schumlay served 110 days in jail.
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Chicago
Robert Heslop
Ind
Yvonne Schumlay
Neenah
Wis
Heslop
Yvonne
Answers to Questions From the Winchester Evening Star
Frederic J. Haskin directs the Information Bureau offering brief facts to readers. Questions span civil service exams for draftees, Peach Blossom Bowl location in Columbus Georgia, world Sunday school membership, stockings origin from the Netherlands, ice hockey origin in 1879, Message to Garcia by Andrew Rowan in 1898, John L. Lewis birthplace Lucas Iowa, defective speech in the U S 13 million, Brady Collection at The National Archives, Justin Morgan foaled circa 1793 died 1821 owned by a Vermont schoolmaster.
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Justin Morgan
Vermont
Writer's Name Omitted In Star Correction
On December 24 a communication from George A. Jordan discussed the liquor problem. The Star regrets that Mr Jordan's name was omitted from his letter in the column.
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George A. Jordan
Jordan
The
Star
Quiz Page Questions From Star Magazine
A page lists seven test questions including whether women can serve on juries in all states what a marverick is if wedgewood is a tree pottery or device who wrote Nights with Uncle Remus the dog in the Thin Man films the port city Ath ens Greece if two vegetables make succotash whether an Army Corps is led by a corporal which country Lord Clive won Plassey in and another name for peanuts being g Ts
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Uncle Remus
Myrna Loy
William Powell
Atherns
Greece
Lord Clive
Plassey
France
Canada
India
May I go fishing
The user notes a distinction in polite phrasing between seeking permission and asserting ability. They suggest using the direct request “May I go fishing” to emphasize seeking permission rather than challenging capability.
Christmas Mail Breaks Records At Bethlehem Md
Bethlehem Maryland records a heavy Christmas mail season with Postmaster James Christopher noting the heaviest Yuletide mail in town history. Cadets originated by Marjorie Ann Chambers diminished slightly due to the war while most states sent greetings to be canceled with Bethlehem postmarks. The town kept a peaceful holiday amid wartime quiet.
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Bethlehem
James Christopher
Marjorie Ann Chambers
Christopher
Christ
Americans urge Roosevelt to press war effort
Hundreds of Americans write the President asking him to do all he can to defeat the axis powers. Police in three states seek the driver of a car that struck and killed an unidentified man in Kernstown on Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Naff announce the birth of a daughter on December 23.
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Roosevelt
Kernstown
D. W. Naff
France to return colonies if Hitler pledges peace
The report says France would return colonies to Germany only if Hitler promises a full and lasting peace. Chiang Kai Shek is released by kidnappers and resumes command of the Chinese armies. Many state leaders back James H. Price for governor.
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Henderson
Hillman
Douglas MacArthur
Chiang Kai Chek
Orient
MacArthur
France
Germany
Hitler
Chiang Kai Shek
James H. Price
Virginia growers face packed demand for superior fruit
The Salvation Army serves Christmas dinner to 181 persons in the Reuss Engine house. William B. Clagett, president of the Shenandoah Valley W. P. I. Club, is chairman of their annual military ball here.
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Salvation Army
Reuss
William B. Clagett
Shenandoah Valley Vv. P. I. Club
Fire consumes Cooper Merchandise and Oil Co truck
A kerosene truck from Cooper Merchandise and Oil Co. burns in an incident reported in the city. Miss Ruth Guyer and Miss Mary Sherman are named the most popular girls in the city and Frederick county in a Seal's Music store contest. The submarine limit question is deferred to a future Naval Parity Conference in Washington.
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Cooper Merchandise and Oil Co
Ruth Guyer
Mary Sherman
City
Frederick County
Seal’s Music Store
Washington
City Urges Checks for Airs in Water Lines Amid Drought
The city manager asks residents to inspect water lines for air pockets as drought cuts supply. Holiday events include weddings for Belle Faulkner and Prof. George A. Ferguson. A large Christmas party draws hundreds at the Frederick plaza.
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Belle Faulkner
Prof
George A. Ferguson
Frederick Plaza
Uncle Sam's Almanac 1942 Offers Wide Range Of Facts
The Winchester Evening Star promotes UNCLE SAM'S ALMANAC for ten cents postpaid. It claims a comprehensive calendar and reference for 200 years covering topics from game law to postal rates and state name origins. Includes a Q and A on epizootics and is directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington.
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Uncle Sam
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