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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1941
Page
4
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A 1941 newspaper item presents a devotional verse from Psalm 37 5 and urges readers to commit their way to the Lord and trust in Him for fulfillment on a Saturday date line.
The piece notes that the United States can produce three tons of steel for every two tons by Germany Italy Japan and Axis countries. It adds that the United States Britain and Russia together exceed twice the Axis total in capacity, stressing productive capacity rather than actual output.
The article traces the cabinet system from its haphazard origins to a formal office. It notes key figures including Walpole as early prime minister, the role of the crown in appointments, and post 1688 cabinet development. It lists leaders from Lloyd George to Churchill noting parliamentary oversight and the inner cabinet in emergencies.
The piece recalls General Billy Mitchells Alaska air power vision from 1920 and Roosevelt era plans. It cites Alaska as a Pacific airpower keystone with bases and submarine servicing facilities and outlines strategic lines toward Midway, Hawaii, and onward toward Japan. It notes Mitchell warned that without fortifying Alaska Japan could strike New York in twenty hours and calls for an air fleet to fulfill his prophecy.
The article reviews counter irritation practices such as hot flannel with turpentine for throat hoarseness and nosebleeds. It explains reflex physiology behind skin stimuli and cites mora and acupuncture as historical examples while noting doctors’ skepticism. An editor's note promotes Dr. Clendening's pamphlets with titles on diet indigestion and infant feeding.
Hugh S. Johnson reviews recent wartime maneuvering in Washington. He notes Churchill's visit as notable but not new and recalls 1917 patterns of commissions to assure supplies. He criticizes civilian boards for war purchases and defends the War Industries Board's role in revealing supply sources and aiding the services.
The article argues modern warfare hinges on oil supplies. It cites Britain and the United States must block Japan from capturing Singapore to control Netherlands East Indies petroleum, while Russia seeks to prevent German advance to Caucasus oil. It notes Japan's 1940 consumption and imports, plus Nazi oil strain after Rostov retreat, stressing Singapore as vital to Allied power.
The text describes unity of command across conflict areas and pooling of military resources by a joint commission. It asserts 100 percent integration, notes limited details on developments, and claims the basic principles are sound and unlikely to fail, while suggesting more important topics may be overlooked.
Mrs Katherine Rafter a 20 year old woman wrestled with a heavier stranger in her Chicago home then chased him to the yard where he escaped after stripping his coat the man cried I want no part of her shes too tough and was later arrested
A Gallup Poll finds that four of ten families in the United States lack sufficient food, totaling about 12,000,000 families with inadequate diets.
A New York Herald Tribune column questions weather information bans and their impact on reporters and public discourse. The piece jokes about weather chat growing restricted and warns against chilling casual talk that could invite misunderstandings with authorities.
The piece argues for a single wartime transportation board headed by Joe Eastman to harmonize industry and prioritize cooperation with the War Office. It warns that any noncompliant group will lose transportation, calls for fair administration, and critiques the possibility of another NLRB objection to labor accords.
Fragmentary notes indicate OPM sent mixed messages to multiple industries during initial aggressive actions causing disorganization. The report suggests the agency’s blanket approach disturbed operations across sectors.
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau under director Frederick J. Haskin in Washington DC, enclosing three cents for a reply.
A column presents a list of trivia Q and A covering military aircraft counts, notable people, Christmas customs, geography, politics, mispronunciations, radio stations, and historical figures. It includes figures such as Army 2500–3600 combat planes, Navy 4800 total planes as of Oct 1941, and other era details.
The note contrasts capacity as the power to receive with ability as the power to act. It suggests using reas ability for work instead of capacity in phrasing.
Miss Mary W. Worthington of Braddock Heights writes to the Frederick News urging publicity for saving waste paper and writing paper and cardboard boxes used as defense material. She cites radio broadcasts and asks immediate public cooperation to save quantities.
Some senators call for a U S inquiry into peace negotiations in Europe amid rising concerns. Mrs W Lee Fisher and James Myers win a Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorations contest. Mr and Mrs Austin Hoover celebrate birth of a son.
Ten years ago five model prisoners in Clarke county jail Berryville are granted Christmas Day off to dine with family or friends. Poles are among four items with export gains in the past low mood year. Announcement of the marriage between Miss Virginia Albin and Herbert Pope on December 16.
Twenty years ago Fred Hable and Herman Hable add to real estate holdings by purchasing the Brown building adjoining Hotel Evans on Main Street. Clarence Harding of Washington, D. C. is chosen to design plans for the proposed George Washington Hotel. Robert Lee Grant named manager. Miss Mart McCoy and Earl L Dodson wed at Market Street Methodist Church.
Washington says Berlin’s attitude to President Wilson blocks peace in Europe while Berlin remains silent on the issue. A local Christmas tree project boasts new electric lights drawing attention. John F. Keckley and hunters trap a 420 pound bear in a cave near Wardensville.
A sobering ad promotes the red letter New Testament for twenty cents postpaid with a request coupon. Separately, Princeton’s Poe Cup goes to Robert L. Peters Jr. for sportsmanship and influence in varsity football.
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