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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star informs readers of its daily schedule and advertising policy. It urges subscribers to report delays or irregularities to maintain reliable delivery, notes deadlines and transient advertising rates, and lists office details and regional representation.
A brief note reflecting on Romans 8 18 to 21 about creation waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God and for future glory. Mentions the Moffatt translation and the idea of earnest expectation.
The Dictionary of American Language, 18 years in the making, debuts as a starting point to trace words from dated quotations across American history. Editors Sir William Craigie and James R. Hulbert note it covers important slang and acknowledges contributions from the Spaniards, Scots Irish, South Irish, and African American speech.
The Institute critiques postwar aid needs and surveys food conditions across Europe. It finds Germany relatively food secure compared to 1918, cites grave shortages in Russia, and notes drab Belgian and Polish conditions under occupation with starvation tactics reported. Denmark fares best among occupied nations.
In a wartime briefing Churchill defines unconditional surrender as no prearranged pact with Germany at surrender and no prior pledge of a specific course. He cautions it does not enslave the German people and notes a soft peace was not possible in 1918 or now.
The Roanoke World News reports that thirty five percent of gasoline ration coupons examined in Norfolk were counterfeit. Officials say a similar pattern appears in Richmond, signaling a breakdown in the OPA rationing plan at a critical wartime moment and risking shortages and transport disruption.
A false report claimed quintuplets were born near Trenton Georgia. J G Gray later confirmed only a single birth at the Har old Gass farm on Sand Mountain. Local residents heard the tale, with others like John Murphy noting lack of confirmation as Bess Cureton prepared to visit the home.
Miss Dove notes Paper Doll by Mills Brothers as a favorite and names Blues acts like Ink Spots and Duke Eb ee tailors. War conditions limit supply of records causing short peaks of popularity before replenishment allows a new hit.
Lloyd B. Wilson is reelected president of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia. Local Red Cross drive seeks 16000 dollars in donations from county and city residents. Casablanca is current film at the Capitol.
Five years ago former apple blossom queen Adelaide Moffett Brooks vanished after creditor pressure. The Berryville post office was dedicated with invocation by the Rev L A Parker. Stewart Green 45 died from complications after an appendectomy.
Ten years ago a Pittsburgh train wreck killed nine and injured thirty nine. The Wheeler and Woolsey show featured Hips Hooray and Eddie Cantor starred in Roman Scandals.
Twenty years ago a retired farmer John Dick died after a long illness. Fred Gratchen and his sister narrowly escaped when a local rooming house burned. Miss Leatha E Hovermale aged 18 died at her home in White Hall.
Thirty years ago the first bid for the Barr property on Main Street reached 9500 dollars. Ralph Pollard visits Mr and Mrs A B Richards. A infant named Mary Hazel Clark dies from whooping cough.
Forty years ago reports say Japanese forces advance in Korea while nearby Russian outposts hold. A Rochester New York business district remains smouldering two days after a ten million dollar fire, and John Davis is laid to rest with rites from the late home on Market Street.
A reader challenge asks seven questions covering Leap Year, Michael J Kennedy, Roosevelt age, warp and woof commodities, Hoover's two presidential secretaries, famous brothers John and Lionel, Battle of New Orleans commander, Sidney Carton’s novel, Washington Baseball Club president, and women juries across states.
A critical observation notes that despite the rationing plan, legitimate users face severe restrictions while illegitimate users act freely, risking damage to the program's credibility and effectiveness.
The piece reports on Harold Ickes arguing in a magazine that coined wealth could back a heavy wartime debt. He claims 12 trillion dollars in underground resources, mainly coal iron and oil, offsetting a 200 to 300 billion federal debt. He asserts wealth depends on profitable use of assets including General Motors.
A Richmond Virginia column discusses rheumatic fever cause, its winter surge linked to respiratory infections, and how poverty, climate, and nutrition influence risk. It describes two forms acute attack and long term heart complications, and outlines early detection with ECG and extended rest as key defenses.
Diabetic era diet plan outlines a three meal division for Lent. Wednesday menu proposes a 400 calorie day including breakfast of baked apple rusk coffee. luncheon with vegetable soup vegetables toast skim milk. dinner spinach soufflé with beets toast bread pudding and coffee.
The text argues profits drive wages, taxes, and treasury revenue, asserting profits sustain jobs and national wealth. It criticizes Mr. Ickes for underestimating profitability and warns debt repayment relies on profits rather than ore or idle capacity. It stresses workers, managers, and stockholders all benefit when profits rise.
Mallory hosts Manuelita and Carlos as secrets emerge about John and William Smith. The trio discuss murder suspicions while Prism serves cocktails and the party nears a tense breakthrough. Mallory realizes new allies may help unravel the danger while enduring the high stakes of a harsh family feud.
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