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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star entry lists editor Byrd Jr with publication details and post office filing. It includes subscription rates, advertising deadlines, and carrier options for 1944. Bible verse Psalms 57.7 appears as a devotional note for Tuesday February 22 1944.
The piece recalls George Washington warning against executive overreach and factional pressure. It argues Congress must curb encroachment and resist attempts to subordinate Congress and courts to the executive, urging adherence to Washingtonian checks for free government. It references the New Deal era and calls for renewed adherence to Washington's principles.
A World War impact grows the number of unclaimed men and women to a range from about 1.097 million to 2 million. The feature discusses the plight of the person without a country and the sympathy such cases evoke in song and story.
The piece notes millions of stateless refugees in the United States after being expelled from their home countries. It warns of a postwar immigration policy clash as authorities keep information secret and quotas tighten, foreshadowing a difficult citizenship issue.
The Newport News Times-Herald editorial backs Senator Robert E K Brock of Farmville proposing a world federation backed by a constitutional plan. It argues isolationism must end and that broad state support could pressure Washington to forge enforceable peace, aligning with a Kellogg Briand like framework.
In a Washington exchange, Paul Mallon defends self interest as a basis for postwar policy while noting international nations act on national needs not individual morality. He argues for fair negotiations with Britain China and others and criticizes labor leaders, urging conversion of nations to a common national interest.
World reaction builds as Europe fronts hold news of a rumored Casablanca meeting. Russian forces push toward Rostov and into the Caucasus, prompted by Stalin's rallying speech to Red troops amid reports of Nazi mass shootings in southern France.
Reports say all French troops in Tunisia are confined to bar racks after a clash with Italian forces. Meanwhile German American bandits are labeled traitors by a U S representative. Dr E J Rees is set to speak at the Golden Rule Bible Class.
Death claims J. D. Russell a prominent Clarke county stockman. Elks sponsor a charity event at the George Washington Hotel offering a public aid opportunity.
Twenty years ago a famous Washington cannon was relocated to Washington's headquarters for permanent display. An announcement also states the George Washington Hotel will open in June. Pythian Lodge marks its 60th anniversary at Castle Hall.
Martinsville editor notes Secretary Hull now seen in a stronger diplomatic stance after changes in the State Department. The piece recalls past need to accommodate Vichy Spain and Argentina and praises a firmer posture enabling pressure on Spain and a tougher stance toward Axis influence in South America.
Thirty years ago Captain Walker purchased the Page Brook estate for 32500. John B. Smith, a well known miller in this section, dies at his Ferryville Road home. Lewis Picson constructs a concrete silo and extols its advantages over wood.
Forty years ago Mrs. C. T. Weede falls on the ice and breaks her arm. Miss Bettie Putman dies at her Front Royal home. James Dusty is dying from consumption.
Forty five years ago Maj. C. S. Hart was seriously ill at his daughter's home in Pennsylvania. Miss Genie Ferguson of Kilquanity Kerkrebridgeshire Scotland visits her brother B. James Ferguson at GfTeree after rescue from the Germanics as it sank landing at New York City. Joseph A. Carver died early today at his home near town.
A list of seven trivia prompts covers geography German cities state locations poetry historical figures and a true false energy principle. Questions ask Magdeburg location Cape Cod speaker of the House during a era and a WWI AFL president plus composers and a song title.
Dr. Clendening asserts wartime rationing will not stop Lenten diet plans. He cites Alfred Hitchcock shedding 47 pounds in 56 days by diet only and urges readers to aim for at least 20 pounds loss over Lent. Diets rely on ordinary foods and vitamins, with no drugs or excessive exercise.
Diet plan outlines a 500 calorie day for Lent with meals including breakfast juice orange coffee toast lunch oyster stew crackers lettuce salad tea and dinner cheese souffle spinach gelatin dessert and optional coffee bouillon or consomme. Plan emphasizes no cream or sugar and plain dressings.
The speaker urges daily emphasis on self interest to counter foreign propaganda. They warn against lie telling and trickery and advocate presenting facts to expose imperialism by rivals, aiming to steer nations toward an selfless Christian approach for global betterment.
Mallory recalls a magical fiesta with Carlos as they dance and share a growing love. He speaks Spanish and she English when he reveals pain and need to express feelings. A phone call from Blythe disrupts the moment, forcing Mallory toward a breakfast meeting that promises further tension.
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