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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1944
Page
4
The item cites medical progress including enzymes treating burns, a wound healer, a synthetic scar stopper, and techniques against tuberculosis and pneumonia. It reflects optimism on science aiding rehabilitation as the war winds down, with reference to a Chicago doctor and Swedish work on infantile paralysis.
The Journal de Geneve foresees a postwar shift from barracks to standardized housing in Germany and across Europe. After Allied bombing, millions will need shelters and rebuilt cities. The piece notes American-style housing plans may influence European reconstruction as poverty limits immediate rebuilding.
The piece notes 1943 science advancing on the war front with penicillin as a key infection fighter and a serum that halts red blood cell destruction, alleviating gangrene. It frames these medical gains as crucial tools for physicians amid widespread destruction.
The American Federation of Labor Executive Council meeting in Miami vows no strikes or local stoppages despite grievances. The pledge follows wartime needs and echoes concerns from the CIO about inflation, hoping for steadier progress in the American effort.
A Richmond Times Dispatch summary notes England and American experiences with war profits. It cites a British Public Accounts Committee finding about 730 firms earning profits near 6.6 percent on production costs over five months and higher profits on fixed price contracts. It highlights variable profit rates in iron and steel and naval contracts, and criticizes Admiralty pricing safeguards and cost yardsticks.
Berryville Star item notes Clarke family tallying votes or counts in local race. Details unclear but highlights Clarke counts in the Berryville area.
Nineteen people die when three army planes crash near Newberry South Carolina. Eisenhower orders all African forces to pursue peace with Finland. Raymond L. Pugh dies suddenly from an embolism. Chamblain warns Britain will aid France. Nine young African American children perish in a house fire at West Point Virginia. William A. Mackey dies in Buffalo New York.
Seventeen passengers are injured when a bus skids in snow near Rom ney. Capt. Hunter B. Grimm is born today. Ed Ansell. B. Solenberger is appointed to Frederick County school board.
In a local report Flavius J. Farmer dies of a pleurisy attack. The city notes the current hit show Spice of 1923 as a cultural reference. Thelma Teets receives a surprise party on her return home from a trip.
Reports indicate arms and food were sent to Mexican rebels amid escalating border tensions. A man named H. O. Wisecarver died on a railroad track in a separate incident. Japan dispatched two cruisers to assist in the Panama Canal opening ceremony.
Berryville memories recall Mosby era deeds and a bold Confederate farmer John Russell, famed for his hard work and war tales. Rev Stringfellow and General Lee scouts are noted, with stories of bravado and narrow escapes. The speaker recalls Russell’s critique of Stringfellow’s pious claims and Mosby’s praise of escape artistry.
Wendell Barney chairman of the War Finance Committee says residents show interest in the Fourth War Loan Drive. Laurie Hill proposed the slogan If You Cant Be In It Buy Bonds and Help Win It. Hill said he used the line in a letter to a service friend and urges other original slogans or ideas.
A war correspondent sketches Dr Luigi Canale in Cervaro Italy as shelling continues and civilians suffer. He describes Italian aid and American medical supplies amid bombardment. Lieutenant Isidore Charkatz notes training influences wound patterns. a panel discusses Sicily’s issues and a blunt birth control remark ends the scene.
A reader asks seven quiz questions covering Maritime Commission ships, Indo China, New England birth, a U S president, Gen Bagramian, language origins of scherzo allegro and andante, Charles Martel, Panama Canal origins, helium discovery, and Tales of a Way side Inn author.
99 American Red Cross workers arrived in North Africa announced by Ramone S. Eaton. Virginians listed include Adele F. Davis Arlington staff assistant Helen J. Hawkins Alberta secretary Dewey Dale Williams Williamsburg club director and Howard C. Zull Alexandria assistant director of accounting.
Farmer Carlos Thomas was digging in a 30 foot well when Homer McLemore found him. The war bond committeeman lowered a blank check in a bucket. The farmer signed a check for $6,000 worth of bonds and resumed his digging.
A compact crossword set with across clues including Mince Spill over Examine thoroughly and more. Down hints feature Necktie and Wish for among others in this quick puzzle style listing.
Clues from a vintage word puzzle list show terms for hazards and objects such as Viper and Ovum, with playful phrases like Bicycles for two and Eradicate. The page also includes tasks like identifying Greek poet and botanical terms, plus a note on an old coin or medal.
Mr and Mrs E E Brengle Jr visited the Larricks. Charles Keller ill at Payne’s Chapel. Shipe and daughter visited Wallie Cooper. Hasley Green and daughter Susan visited Green and Scott White’s home. Rev L C Messick to preach Mt Olive Feb 6 at 11. Navy men Crowser and Hunter McFarland visited families. Perry Nail of the Army spent time with Emma Nail. Mrs Willard Moulden visiting daughter Milburn Willey. Mrs Boyd Ramey Sr ill. Marple visited Grover Orndoff Clarke and Stratton Orndoff near Stephenson. Milburn Willey and son visited Luther Larrick. Charles Brown and son visited Ollie Clowser. Luther Larrick building a new garage. People busy getting wood for winter.
Mallory Baker a glamorous self centered performer travels toward Mexico with plans to reunite with Prism. In Monterrey a white scarfed pair watched her. a hotel desk clerk and waitstaff hint at danger as she contemplates her escape and a fast departure northward after a tense encounter on a highway.
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