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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1943
Page
4
The Evening Star informs readers and advertisers of publication compliance and deadlines. It asks subscribers to report delivery delays or irregularities to aid in maintaining a perfect delivery system and notes advertising rate details.
Rate options include one year six months three months and one month in advance. A weekly single copy is offered. The motto reads where there is no vision the people perish Prov 29 18.
A House Naval Affairs subcommittee report from the Johnsville Brewster Aeronautical plant exposes widespread shirking by workers during wartime. Lawmakers led by Representative Herbert describe well dressed female workers and lazy attitudes that hinder production of planes while soldiers fight and die.
Dr W Randolph Burgess argues inflation stems from human behavior not excess money. He notes Americans save about 10 billion dollars annually and largely restrain spending, suggesting national will power keeps prices in check despite broad money expansion.
A fragment notes that maintaining economic stability relies on confidence more than legislative restraints, signaling that prudent policy and steady expectations are key drivers beyond formal curbs.
The Southern States Industrial Council report by director Sensing argues the South can self sustain by expanding current surpluses in crops like rice sugar citrus fruit strawberries peaches and peanuts while adding others such as oats corn wheat and potatoes. It notes Virginia leads in apples rye and potatoes but imports cheese and faces broader deficits among small farmers who need support to diversify.
Camp Lee reports sergeants volunteering for Christmas KP to give privates a day off. Headquarters Company members pitched in to spare privates from kitchen duty, challenging the stereotype of hard boiled NCOs with a kindly act.
Secretary Morgenthau quits his dairy herd claiming lack of time for milking. He plans to focus on official duties and other work, noting he would rather work on pies in the evening after daytime obligations are met.
Chicago publisher Col. Robert R. McCormick told Illinois Republican leaders he does not want his name used in the Illinois preferential presidential primary next spring. Ben Berve said petitions were circulating to place his name, but McCormick stated he would quit editing duties if his name were entered and urged it not be used.
Pope Pius XII said the Vatican City bombing on November 5 was deliberately planned and dishonorably screened behind pilot anonymity. The Vatican broadcast noted the attacker was not identified and Allied planes were not over Rome at the time, despite Berlin propaganda claims.
The German news agency DNB said an Allied warship attempting to enter Pegadi Harbor on Scarpanto between Crete and Rhodes on the night of December 26 was spotted and heavily shelled. Poor visibility prevented observation of the results.
Two soldiers under court martial sentence for weeks of confinement were seen by a military policeman as they picked up papers. The guard fainted and the prisoners aided him then called the provost marshal. Camp headquarters later said Col. Cecil L. Rutledee commuted the sentences and returned the men to their outfits.
Convicts at the Idaho penitentiary laundry began work again after a one and a half day strike. The Idaho Prison Board reported the men returned to duty and promised to keep operating the plant that handles laundry for two army air bases.
A reader quiz list asks seven items on World War II era topics and geography. It includes questions about Naples Algiers or Cairo and a musk source, with references to ships and a presidential marriage.
Washington dispatch analyzes the US war effort through 1943 and projects 1944 outcomes. It notes about 200,000 troops in action overseas out of a much larger force, with key roles in Italy, Sicily, Tunisia, New Guinea, and the Solomons. The author predicts Germany may crack in early 1944 and Japan could fall within a year.
Japanese newspapers urge holding Rabaul at all costs as Berlin radio reports the critical New Britain situation. Mainichi warns against underestimating Rabaul and says its loss to the Americans would influence fighting on all fronts.
Dr. Logan Clendening urges readers to wear war-appropriate shoes, fit to prevent foot injuries, and to use leather welt oxford styles. He stresses proper fit, stockings, posture, and foot baths to reduce fatigue, with practical at home routines and tips for avoiding callouses and bunions. He also answers a reader question about breast swelling, noting most are due to chronic mastitis rather than cancer.
The Fascist Radio, cited by U.S. monitors, said 14 000 Mussolini recruits fight with Germany in southern Italy. Six thousand are formed into detachments and 8 000 in German units, with thousands joining front lines since September 8.
Richmond Va December 28 John Q Rhodes Jr unemployment compensation commissioner announced he would not seek the State Corporation Commission vacancy created by the death of Judge William Meade Fletcher. Rhodes thanked supporters and said he never intended to pursue the post.
Local fundraiser calls on supporters to donate furniture and household items to outfit the Winchester USO center for soldiers. Volunteers organize collection days and transportation to supply the facility with beds chairs couches and essential comforts.
Andrea in a Washington boarding house fantasizes of Beatrice Archer and a glamorous life. A letter from Jim ends their plans with news the war in the Pacific may disrupt everything. Andrea confronts jealousy and disillusion as Beth prepares to flee to California.
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