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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1943
Page
4
The Evening Star is published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Virginia. Subscriptions should report late or irregular delivery to aid prompt remedy.
Rep Marion Bennett from Missouri blasted the national administration for a surge in government publications amid a paper shortage. He cited 441 titles across daily, weekly, monthly and annual formats and argued many serve to praise agencies rather than inform. He noted high paper consumption while civilian outlets face cuts.
An editorial argues American railroads should add more safety devices following deadly wrecks including a North Carolina Atlantic Coast Line crash. The piece stresses reducing future loss of life and improving detection and prevention measures.
The piece argues for in train communications via radio to avert collisions after North Carolina derailments. It notes signals failed to avert disaster as one southbound train warned with Bengies, while the northbound crew did not receive warnings. The editorial calls for dispatchers in constant contact with crews.
Reprinted Richmond commentary reviews a Virginia Conservation Commission booklet previewing the state's World War I II history. It notes optimism, occasional critical stances, and hints at future focus on education impacts and ration regulation naming or avoiding individuals and agencies.
Edward G. Budd proposes a postwar system to link New York and Boston with a fleet of streamliners. He envisions three and a half hour travel, coach fares under five dollars, and savings on hotel stays, encouraging more trips between the two cities.
News of Other Years recounts events from various dates. Highlights include Cc G Baker at Cross Junction hosting a holiday goblet, the death of Mrs Frances Mauch at Stephens City, and a Cameron Street crash victim Carl R Pitts. Also noted are past post office receipts, a car collision involving Mrs Clarence Tevalt and Miss Emily Carver, and a Fellowship Club aid for 354 families. Additionally Edward Dyke hunted wildcats, Charles A Cooper showcased a Christmas window display, Pred Stine's county agent appointment approved by Frederick County Board, effective January 1, 1934.
Twenty years ago Miss Kitty Barnett led a V P I dance. S. P. Crisman, Friendship driver, spent days installing a radio at the Fire Hall. Sarah Zane Company already had one installed. Marine William J. Hopkins visits his parents.
Twenty five years ago Maurice and Nelson Castleman aged 12, sons of Maurice Castleman, succumbed to the flu after a long illness. Wilmer H. Stine recounts a thrilling convoy escape from enemy submarines. Ensign Kenneth Gilpin reports from Paris by cable.
Rep. Wadsworth proposes a five point program to preserve U S military strength after World War II. He calls for compulsory one year military training for ages 18 to 21, a small highly trained army, preservation of a dominant navy and air force, retained munitions plants with expansion plans, and a large technical staff in peacetime. He also suggests unifying navy and army command and maintaining a fighting force for up to ten years to police the peace.
Fifty fashion experts named Clare Boothe Luce and the Duchess of Windsor as best dressed in wartime. Connecticut congresswoman Luce disputed the choice saying the top wearers are assembly line girls in overalls along with WACS WAVES SPARS and Marines. Other honorees include Mrs Byron Foy Mrs Walter Hoving and Mrs Harrison Williams.
STATE COLLEGE PA December 27 The lion mascot at Penn State was reportedly fed by a self sacrificing student who offered her meat ration points to keep the mascot well fed. Football star Aldo Cenci received her note and a photo of the lion and said the mascot was now in a New York zoo.
The passage imagines Bostonians traveling to Broadway to view a quirky neon sea of chewing gum fishes while New Yorkers, wary of national trends, visit Faneuil Hall to seek inspiration at a revered site known as the Cradle of Liberty.
Washington reports Roosevelt is poised to veto the Senate tax bill as Morgenthau critiques renegotiation practices. The piece argues for careful war cost reduction, noting excess profits taxes and proposed shifts to a competent official handling renegotiations while warning against politicizing the issue.
Readers ask about pinworm treatment and Dr. Clendening explains the parasite life cycle and a multi step cure including perianal care, clean sheets, iodine swabs, calmitol, and gentian violet based medicines. A separate advice notes gallstone cure options with surgery as definitive and medical management for some cases.
An Argentine court ruled that a wife cannot drop her husband’s surname until he dies. Rachel Goldenberg sought to use her maiden name while separated, but divorce is not recognized in Argentina, so she must continue to use her husband’s name.
Up to 100000 tons of wheat will be distributed to needy Argentine citizens under a government measure. The grain comes from the 1942 43 crop surplus not needed for export.
Turn to page 2 for answers. The quiz asks true false about Istanbul, garland crab type, Army Navy winner at West Point, which man was Archbishop, country of Reign of Terror, coal oil Johnny nickname, Old Dominion state, shogun meaning, famous comet, and largest American Indian tribe.
CARLSBAD New Mexico December 27 Patrolman Ed Colvin jokes that if enough dogs run loose in Carlsbad streets he will be the champion calf and goat roper next spring. He plans to rope stray dogs on his beat during patrols in a town known for weekly calf roping contests.
On a frosty November evening in Washington, Beth and Andrea plan for Andrea’s upcoming voyage to Honolulu with Jim. Vernon vows to return from California, while Beth faces a possible heartbreak as she contemplates future separation and memories under an apple tree.
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