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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
4
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The piece weighs pluses and minuses of the Russian campaign. It notes cost to Russia but gains in retaking territory and equipment, while German force reorganization and rear guard tactics threaten renewed battles before borders reach Romania and Poland.
Parents of American Air Corps men held prisoner in Germany need not become gravely concerned as wartime dispatches indicate resilience and humane treatment expected for captured airmen.
The piece warns Berlin over threats to punish Allied airmen amid Kharkov trials. It argues international law protects captured military personnel and vows not to escalate to new executions, noting German leaders fear retaliation and deny guilt for prior atrocities.
The Staunton Evening Leader notes a changing wartime mood with talk of potential Nazi surrender next Thursday and Japan seeking mercy, while Germans remain in Italy and Allied advances stall in the Dodecanese and Balkans. It cites old war motto and warns moods swing before final victory.
Newsweek asked 70 American papermen and war students to name the 10 leaders in government and military who best contributed to the nation during the first two years of wartime partnership. Marshall topped 65 lists, with Roosevelt, Hull, Wilkie, Eisenhower, Baruch, Kaiser, MacArthur, Nelson, and King completing the top ten.
The Newport News Times-Herald notes that 15 years ago coast-to-coast travel took about 488 hours with trains and planes. Six airlines forecast postwar four motor planes carrying 50 passengers will span oceans in 12 hours. The DC-4 is already in civilian use and proves the claim. Flying after the war will be more fun and faster.
Clearbrook and Virginia Woolen Company lands army blanket contracts. Shenandoah County Circuit Court clerk Lou J. Coffman, 57, dies. County streams run above normal. Charles H. Harper asks City Council for a new city hall polling place. W Erle Edwards reelected president of Mutual Fire Insurance. State to outlaw slot machines after December 31. Miss Shirley Williams and Kenneth Brengle perform at the Junior Hospital Auxiliary New Year party at George Washington Hotel.
Ten years ago, Smith celebrated his 60th birthday and hoped for 30 more. George Oliver Snapp died at home from a heart attack while bathing. A cold wave bringing three degrees below zero continued to grip the city.
Fire of unknown origin destroys John H. Huyett’s barn on Berryville Turnpike with a reported loss of 6500 dollars. W B Cornwell is struck on the head when a grandfather clock at the Baker residence falls. Fred Boland returns from New York after holidays.
Twenty five years ago Park H. Strode Jr. died of influenza in Stephens City as Shenandoah county reports about 63 influenza cases. Capt Louis McCoy Nulton visits relatives in the area while B H Leathers is noted as paralyzed.
Master George Martin Ebert falls on a lathe, a nail pierces his hand. Royal Arcanum regent A. Oden Jr. and officers F. Westwood Beverly W. Nelson Page oversee a dance at Rouss City Hall. Arthur Leafe appointed superintendent of Market Street Methodist Church. Mrs. J. E. Correll hosts a Flinch party. Sheriff Purcell buys 175 acres of Walter Ritter farm near White Hall for 4500 dollars.
A reader faces a page two quiz with seven questions. Topics include geography, science, history, grammar, and math, asking about Augusta Bay location, copper conductivity, coal price increases, Stimson’s cabinet role, ream sheet count, sentence correction, Mandrake identity, Scopes trial state, brass composition, and the product of 2 and 0.
A British official says Germany's campaign against Russia failed economically, despite deep advances. He notes Germans could not exploit gains, suffered Russian scorched earth tactics, and lost 135000 square miles. Oil and metals supply remained weak while bombing hurt German production.
Mrs. Mary O'Toole aged 23 collapsed and died three hours after her marriage in Dublin. Her husband, who had returned from England for the ceremony, found her dead in her bridal clothes while en route to the wedding party.
The article analyzes Turkey as a strategic bridge between east and west in World War II, noting its proximity to Ploesti and Odessa, airfields at Eskisehir and Izmir, and its potential to impact Greece, Crete, and Bulgaria. It weighs Allied advantages, risks, and long-standing treaties with Germany and Britain.
In Willow Lake a Private Civilian has joined an Army unit at Fort Lewis Washington, following the Army’s earlier introduction of ranks like Sergeant Sargents and Corporal Generals. The move marks a new designation within the service.
Dr. Clendening explains fundamental nutrition in wartime, stressing protein sources like meat eggs and milk and seven basic food categories. Two daily lists show protein, vegetables, vitamins, fruits, cereals, and fats to meet the average person’s needs with practical wartime options.
A feature on the common cold notes its persistence and highlights new remedies such as a spray combining sulfonamide with a decongestant and a sulfa gum. It discusses vaccines, aspirin lozenges, prevention, and asks readers to consult a physician or druggist for guidance.
San Diego police official Charles Dibb head of the juvenile bureau warns children have forgotten how to play contributing to rising delinquency. He urges parents to revive interest with simple pastimes like Duck on the Roc Run Sheep Run Tin Can Hockey and to teach children to create their own playthings such as kites.
Community group seeks magazines books and games for seniors. Call 5106 or 5702 to donate or arrange pickup and support local old age center activities.
Beth learns Dennis plans a Washington HQ posting and a date with her while Andrea battles fears of Jim and loneliness. The two sisters navigate wartime promises and personal longing as Beth braces for a likely outing to the Balalaika with Dennis and a hoped for tonight.
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