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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1941

Page

4

Subscription Rates Across Cities Mentioned

The notice lists subscription prices by mail and by term across several cities including New York Ricemnees Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Rochester Atlanta and San Francisco. It shows various advance rates for six month and three month terms and indicates weekly options.

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Be Sincere With Yourself Quote From 1941

A 1941 newspaper item prints a religious exhortation urging readers to act on faith. The message cites James 1 22 and encourages sincerity, urging believers to be doers rather than merely hearers.

James

Income Tax Changes and Defense Tax Introduction

The article explains March tax changes raising filing thresholds and widening who must file. It notes lower-income units now file at gross incomes of 800 for singles and 2000 for married couples, plus a 10 percent defense tax on top of normal and surtax, with guidance to prepare early and keep accurate records.

Mt Ye Bureau of Internal Revenue

Winter Weather and War Strategy Through History

The article notes how winter has repeatedly affected major conflicts from Napoleon to World War I and II. It argues harsh seasons help trench warfare, freezing fronts and halted offensives, and questions whether Hitler may risk weather-driven pauses in a new assault on Britain.

Napoleon Russia Icicles English Channel Switzerland Hitler Great Britain

Only Congress can declare war in a crossroads era

Merle Thorpe argues that Congress alone may declare war and that the nation must demand peace. he challenges leaders to provide proof that war is necessary and warns against trading away liberty for short term gains. He notes no invasion threat yet fears a destructive trade war and urges blunt, candor from business leaders.

Merle Thorpe Nations Congress America von Bernstorffs Germany Luftwaffe Boston Cleveland Memphis Minneapolis Europe New

Army trims bean from field rations in service bill

Bean supplies for soldiers are being reduced as the Army shifts toward fresh meats and vegetables amid naval beans and better refrigeration. The move surprises shipper groups who recall beans as a backbone of meals in both army and fleet.

Army Navy

Lurber argues carp pose no menace to Shenandoah River

Eugene W. Lurber of the Leetown Federal fish hatchery says carp will not threaten the Shenandoah River. The Presidents Birthday Ball draws the largest crowd in history. Snow and ice across Virginia begin thawing.

Eugene W. Lurber Leetown W. Va Federal Fish Hatchery Shenandoah River Virginia

Groundhog Forecast and Louisiana Senate Row

The report notes a groundhog will emerge tomorrow as bitter cold, cloudy weather is forecast. Louisiana officials face a heated dispute over replacing Huey Long in the U S Senate after her appointment by Gov Noe.

Huey P. Long Noe Louisiana U. S. Senate

Clarke M Smith Enters Cler kship as Court Clerk

Ten years ago Clarke M. Smith began duties as clerk of Corporation Court. A Frederick Circuit grand jury did not indict H Blanton Orndorff and his three sons over an assault on George W Pingley on Orndorff property during a dog possession action. A shot killed Susan Rebecca Orndorff during the melee. Col and Mrs Roszel, Mrs Barton, and Mrs Griffith returned from Washington after attending a defense conference.

Clarke M. Smith Frederick H. Blanton Orndorff George W. Pingley Orndorff Susan Rebecca -Orndorff B. M. Roszel R. T. Barton Washington

Zeppelins Ready for Raid and Wilson Trip Highlights

Twenty five years ago reports say twenty zeppelins prepared to raid London while liner Appam, captured by a German prize crew, is brought into Norfolk and used as a raider. President Wilson departs for a western trip to advocate preparedness. Bintginger appears in Winchester to unveil Grapesmash drink.

London Appam Norfolk Joseph W. Grove Bunker Hill Caol Wilson West N. Bintginger Winchester

Physical Therapy and Medical Technicians Advocated

A discussion on physical therapy covers massage, exercises, light, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and diathermy. It argues for hospital departments and trained technicians under physician direction, warning against unqualified practice and medical anarchy.

Answeres to Public Inquiries From The Winchester Star Bureau

The column offers factual answers to reader questions on topics from geographic depths in the Atlantic to Halley’s comet visibility and political figures. It notes Nares Deep 31,366 feet off Haiti and Puerto Rico, and lists various historical inquiries with concise replies.

Bob Hope Atlantic Ocean Fred Allen Nares Deep Haiti Puerto Rico

Learn How To Do Needlework

A 32 page illustrated booklet presents needlework basics from knitting to embroidering. It claims hand work is desirable and profitable with simple stitches and drawings. Send ten cents to Washington DC for a copy.

Winchester Evening Star Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

The Star Quiz: Seven Test Questions From Page 2

Questions cover government caps, West Point location, Vasco da Gama, Edison inventions, Fed chair, oldest dictator, Roosevelt height, federal district, Niagara Falls retreat, and Old Man River source.

U.S. Military Academy West Point N. Y Vasco da Gama Thomas A. Edison Board of Governors Federal Reserve System Stalin Hitler Mussolini Franklin D. Roosevelt Federal District U. S Niagara Falls Old Man River

Do not write in a letter. Present a direct enclosure

Guidance on drafting letters urges avoiding phrases like please find enclosed and replacing them with direct statements such as I enclose ten dollars. This rule emphasizes plain language and clarity in correspondence.

Murder Probes Deepen as Mrs Gould Reveals Bill Wing

Nancy confronts Captain Laney and Chief Crane after Mrs Gould recalls Bill Wing. The group learns of potential old motives linked to Mark and a possible connection to Bill Wing, prompting a race to relay the truth.

Kaye Mrs. Gould Janet Nancy Captain Laney Captain Lancy Chief Crane Wetuxet

Will Match Pay From Government

W Wallace Chiswell president of Peoples Life Insurance announces the company will continue to compensate all employees called by the Government for a year's training under the Selective Service Act. The firm employs over 800 in Maryland Virginia West Virginia Delaware and DC. Employees drafted will receive dollar for dollar pay from the company equal to their Government pay.

Washington, D. C W. Wallace Chiswell The Peoples Life Insurance Company Peoples Life Maryland Virginia West Virginia Delaware District of Columbia

Doctors Told To Be Suspicious Of Chronic Blusher

Dr Abraham Myerson a Boston psychiatrist told selective service examiners to beware the chronic blusher in peace time army candidate tests. He warned blushing may be temporary but persistent flushing could indicate neurosis and inferiority affecting fitness for service.

Boston Abraham Myerson Massachusetts

Roosevelt signs law to raise Naval Academy midshipmen

President Roosevelt signed a law to expand the navy by increasing midshipmen at the Naval Academy by 595. The change lets each congressman have five midshipmen instead of four, raises appointments from 15 to 25, and increases the number of appointments for enlisted Navy and Marine Corps personnel and reserves.

Washington Roosevelt Navy Naval Academy Mney Congress Academy Marine Corps

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