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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1941
Page
4
Malnutrition in Germany Revealed by War Correspondents
The article notes malnutrition in Nazi Germany as Ersatz foods fail to replace vitamins and minerals. It cites AP's Melvin Whiteleather and NYT Berlin chief Otto Tolischus, who describe German subsistence struggles despite higher living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Melvin K. Whiteleather
Whiteleather
Associated Press
Berlin
Belgium
France
United States
Otto Tolischus
New York Times
Cleveland
Synthetic rubber mass production eyed in national defense push
A New York dispatch reports the defense program accelerates synthetic rubber efforts. Oil companies plan large scale production, with a Houston butadiene plant as a key raw material supplier. Several majors already feed rubber makers, and a tire firm has released a synthetic rubber casing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Houston
Texas
Sportsmen Warn public over fifth column gun controls
The article describes sportsmen led by the National Rifle Association warning Americans about potential gun control measures. It cites fears of government restrictions on firearm ownership and references Britain’s experience with restrictive laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Rifle Association
Congress
Great Britain
Britain
England
Appeal for firearm donations to defend home from invasion
The article urges Americans to donate revolvers pistols sporting rifles and shotguns to help a disarmed British citizen resist foreign invaders. It notes many Americans are familiar with firearms from farms to hunting to rifle clubs and shooting sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
WPA Spending Sparks Debate Over Cost of Relief
Reprinted editorial argues the WPA budget climbs to 1.35 billion for the year despite booming industry and rising private employment. It challenges promises to cut rolls by June 30 and questions the logic of funding work relief while private labor is in high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
WPA
House Appropriations Committee
House
Labor Unions Hold Up Fruit Growers in Virginia
A Virginia Fruit Bulletin warns farmers that union labor drives truck transfers at stores, charging 2c per basket, often $5 to $7 per load. The piece accuses unions of coercive tactics across Richmond and major cities, urging farmer action to resist what it calls a growing hold-up system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Fruit Bulletin
Richmond
Commonwealth
Cradle of Liberty
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Jefferson
Mr. Farmer
Barden
Staunton
New York
Philadelphia
Apple Blossom festival drive announced by Ben Belchie
Ben Belchie, chairman, announces starting a drive to raise 10000 dollars to finance the Apple Blossom festival. Frederick county teachers endorse the three point educational program before state lawmakers. Miss Mary Jane McDonald and Mr Louis Wonder of Winchester obtain a marriage license in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Belchie
Frederick County
Mary Jane McDonald
Louis Wonder
Winchester
New York City
Winchester Ministerial Association Plans Religious Census
Mrs. C. E. Huntsberry visits her sister Mrs. H. W. McVicar in Rockport Texas as planning for a religious census proceeds via the Winchester Ministerial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Ministerial Association
C. E. Huntsberry
H. W. McVicar
Rockport
Texas
Fire sweeps Mt Jackson. 10000 loss and no fire company
In Mt Jackson a night fire causes over ten thousand dollars in damage before flames are checked. The town reportedly has no active fire company. Separately, the Episcopal Female Institute hosts its annual Intermediate soiree. Captain Thomas C. Crawford, owner of Peach Grove resort near Brucetown, dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Jackson
Episcopal Female Institute
Thomasc. Crawford
Peach Grove
Welloe Resort
Brucetown
Lest We Forget the Unboasting English Editorial Reflections
Browne Sampsell of Stephens City Virginia cites a Philadelphia Public Ledger WWI editorial praising Britain’s conduct and sacrifice. He highlights Britain’s military reach, naval control, and steadfast resolve, noting American troops benefited from British example and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Philadelphia Public Ledger
England
Philip of
Spain
Louis the Great
France
Napoleon
Great Britain
America
British Isles
Axis Papers
Browne Sampsell
Stephens City
Pretense and Hypocrisy in Congress and World War Fear
H. E. Boyer argues Congress cedes power to the executive, risking dictatorship under a Lend Lease war path, cites British history and World War narratives, warns of British assets and alien influence, urges contacting representatives and opposing a Roosevelt dynasty amid war propaganda claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Capitol Hill
Legislative
House
Senate
Edward the 3Rd
England
Hatchery
Patrick Henry
Roosevelt
Will Rogers
H. E. Boyer
Squadrons Up A First Hand RAF Tale Of Cobber Kain
The piece reviews Noel Monks new book on the Royal Air Force in World War II and honors Flying Officer E. J. Kain known as Cobber Kain. It recounts the June 7 1940 crash that killed Kain after he rejoined a Hurricane following a mission. The narrative emphasizes the courage of the few who defend England against Nazi threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Mr. Churchill
Royal Air Force
Saint George
England
Diocletius
Noel Monks
London Daily Mail
Spain
Cobber Kain
Seven test questions from Star Quiz page 2
The page lists seven quiz prompts including completing a quotation, whether bees sting while breathing, the term tee, the denomination of the smallest US stamp, gravity effects on water, number of presidents sharing surnames, tarpaulin head coverings, Dewey’s 1940 party, which state has the latest population, and the author of A Blot on the Scutcheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thomas E. Dewey
Strange Happenings in the Lives of Identical Twins
Dr Clendening surveys twin studies noting identical twins share diseases lifespans and even reactions to vaccines. He cites Newman’s work on separated twins with similar tastes temper and intellect suggesting environment shapes some traits less than life force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
London
England
Ontario
Canada
Detweler
Department of Agricul
Berthelet
H. H. Newman
Theniversity of Chicago
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