Forgiveness for Sin Quote in 1942 Winchester Page
The Winchester Evening Star of January 2 1942 lists ad rates and publication details. The page includes a quotation from Isaiah about forgiveness for sin and a standard notices section.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1942
Page
4
States Expand License Plate Schemes for Special Numbers
Florida allows motorists to pay one dollar for vanity plate requests matching addresses phone numbers or vault combos with revenue going to dependent children. Indiana limits plates to numbers above 10 0001 and issues GA prefix plates to lawmakers while officials get starred licenses. State vehicles will bear state owned car plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Indiana
War Insurance to Cover Civilian Property Loss in Air Attacks
The government establishes a War Insurance Corporation with a $50 million capital to insure property loss from enemy air raids. Coverage aims to reach homeowners and businesses with premiums for higher limits, excluding valuables. claims go to a war claims commission for cash or certificate payments after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington
War Insurance Corporation
Special War Claims Commission
Tis Commision
War Damage Insurance Scheme in Britain Described for Property
The article explains the War Damage Insurance Scheme in Britain, detailing universal property insurance with premiums, farmer exemptions up to a value, voluntary chattel insurance, and flexible compensation. It notes certificates for postwar recompense, rebuilding or repair by the government, licensing requirements, and housing material constraints affecting restoration and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Reprinted Editorials on Roosevelt and Peace
The piece argues there is no nobler cause than righteousness and condemns those who prize unrighteous peace over righteous war. It lauds historical leaders who reject injustice, resist oppression of the weak, and will draw the sword to stop triumphant wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Happiness Hazard in Miami Divorce Petition
A steeple jack in Miami cites marital unhappiness as an occupational hazard in his divorce petition. He claims his wife's nagging and suspicion of his work as a ruse to stay away from home. He argues that high‑risk jobs affect mental state and work performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Jack
Don't Wait for Compulsion Warns on Wartime Liberty
A Mount Carmel column urges voluntary unity to preserve freedoms during war. It advises conserving rubber and gasoline, salvaging scrap iron, avoiding waste, and preparing for possible rationing by acting now without government compulsion. The piece appeals to American intelligence and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaya
Tire conservation urged amid tire sale ban
The Journal and Courier from Lafayette notes motorists face an outright ban on tire sales pushing drivers to curb speed and limit trips. It frames rubber shortages as a national emergency and urges strict tire use to preserve continued car travel.
The Irish of It Outpost Tales From a Cross Channel Meeting
An American journalist on the Dublin bound boat meets a young Hurricane pilot in civilian clothes. When asked why British bases aren’t used the pilot responds with a blunt confession of contempt for the English, yet affirms support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
LatinAmericana election notes and cultural icons
Venezuela described as little Venice while Sunday tops election interest. Ortega Gasset now resides in Buenos Aires. Queea cited as Chile's popular dance, Marinera noted in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Venice
Ortega Gasset
Buenos Aires
Queea
Chile
Marinera
Peru
Wonderful Gal's Indian Rite Head Shaving Recalled
Brazilian dancer once head shaved by thrilled Indians amid rites, now headed to Hollywood. The piece notes her crowning glory restored and contrasts with an actress who reported jewel theft, rumored elopement, and a kidnapping note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
The Farms Need Men: Minnesota Faces Farm Labor Shortage
The article notes a growing shortage of farm workers in Minnesota due to selective service and defense industry pull. In 1942 nearly every capable worker may be needed on farms, with state officials and the draft system urged to ensure an assured labor supply for wartime food production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
State Division of Employment and Security
Churchill Speech Sparks Debate On Postwar Aims
Hugh S. Johnson notes Churchill’s address shows masterful oratory and honest guiding thoughts, yet hints at a possible push for Anglo American unity after the war. He urges careful scrutiny by Americans as the speech touches on destiny and strategic aims. Churchill implies Britain must choose between theaters while resisting Japan and defeating Hitler.
Winning War Resolve Echoes Through Shattered Remnants
A column urges decisive war aims and unity to win, reflecting on Churchill’s note that earlier disarmament would have avoided bloodshed. It contrasts Britain’s dominance in land and sea with America’s absence from that framework after World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
United States
Great Britain
Germany
England
France
America
No Interference and World War I Reflections
A historical commentary argues that the United States helped secure victory in 1918 by placing two nations in a favorable position and that any later interference in Europe would have been resented by England. The piece defends U.S. actions and criticizes misplaced criticism from domestic thinkers. It comments on Churchill and foreign policy questions about Malaya and the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Mr. Churchill
Malaya
Far East
Historic Churches Pictured and Described in the United States
A Bureau catalog promotes a booklet titled Historic Churches in the United States. The volume features fifty three churches across states with descriptive historical text and photographs, offering insight into pioneer American customs. It costs ten cents postpaid and is available from Information Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Churchill and Pacific strategy and Pearl Harbor critique
The author argues Churchill’s view of concentrating forces at critical points may be sound but warns that over concentrating in the Pacific risks leaving rear entrances open. He questions the U S position after Pearl Harbor and the Philippines and notes Singapore’s uncertain base, urging attention to domestic defense as well as Allied efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Mr. Churchill
O. K
Pacific
Singapore
Vitamin deficiency in America debated by Dr. Clendening
Dr. Clendening reports hospital and industrial plant surveys finding virtually no vitamin deficiency among 1,500 workers and under 0.2 percent in a city charity hospital. He cites government statements and asks for solid evidence, warning against administrative medicine and urging proper diet to prevent deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Schnedorf
Schnedorf
A. J. Carlson
Uniee
Virginia Protective Force organized in the state
Home Guards units are forming as the Virginia Protective Force with Winchester to host a company. Leonard I. Miller is installed as the Kiwanis Club president. Stanford defeats Nebraska 21 to 13 in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Protective Force
Winchseter
Leonard I. Miller
Kiwanis Club
Stanford
Nebraska
Pasadena
Calif
Derailed New Year Freight Blocks B and O Line Near Winchester
Thirteen cars of a New Year freight on the Baltimore and Ohio were derailed at Swimley Station just north of Winchester. In Winchester a record 202 marriage licenses were issued in the past year. Carter Baker John Masie and C M Carden joined the Winchester police department in new uniforms as the city expands its force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swimley Station
Winchester
Carter Baker
John Masie
C. M. Carden
Winchester Police Department
Kiwanis talk on York town reconstruction plans
Dr Floyd Flickinger outlines proposed reconstruction of York town Williamsburg and James town at a Kiwanis Club meeting. Ed Jones a local sharpshooter harvests a 12 pound turkey on the last day of hunting season. A garage and filling station owned by Earl Shade on North Main Street is robbed at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Floyd Flickinger
Kiwanis Club
Ed Jones
Earl Shade
North Main Street
New Year Rush for 1922 Auto Tags as Bootleg Poisoning Reported
Nationwide New Year actions note poisoning by bootleg liquor and a rush to buy 1922 state license tags for autos and trucks with 1 590 already sold. War taxes on many items are removed and soda fountain drinks drop to five cents.
Allies denounce Wilsons plea for neutral peace moves
War rages on the Meuse in France as Allies react to President Wilson urging neutrals to collaborate in peace efforts. George W. Stephenson, longtime sexton of Christ Episcopal Church, dies in the church basement. Northern Virginia investigators monitor roads for Maryland liquor violators crossing the state line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Meuse
France
George W. Stephenson
Christ Episcopal Church
Virginia
Maryland
Marriage notice for Miss Bessie McCarty and Francis Winters
Announcement states the marriage of Miss Bessie McCarty of Winchester to Mr. Francis Winters of Lancaster Pa. New Year's Eve passed quietly with police reporting several youths sent home for shooting firecrackers. Shenandoah Valley National Bank Savings Department opens today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie McCarty
Winchester
Francis Winters
Lancaster
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Funds Alloted For Highway Work In Defense Program
The Federal Works Agency apportioned 137.5 million dollars in 1942 to 48 states District of Columbia Hawaii and Puerto Rico for highway construction and improvements. Of the total 100 million for federal aid highways 17.5 million for secondary roads and 20 million to eliminate hazards and railroad grade crossings. Pete Snyder III acting F W administrator said projects would be restricted to essential defense needs at grade crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Works Agency
States
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Pete Snyder III
F. W
Answers To Questions From The Chester Evening Star
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Chester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederick J. Haskin in Washington DC and enclosing three cents for a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thechester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Army para chutist starts $50 monthly extra pay after training
A U S Army parachutist earns an extra $50 per month once he completes the preliminary training period and begins jump training. Civilian defense needs about 6,000,000 people for a limited program. Air is about 79 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Seven quiz questions from Star Test page 2
The quiz covers the Selective Service Act draft age, Soviet style asset freezes in the late 1930s, Malay Archipelago island groups, thread count and size, Flicker bird genus, copper zinc alloy, War of the Roses, Damocles weapon, Hetty Green role, and Bolivia's capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
United States
Malay Archipelago
Oif Lancaster
York
England
Damocles
Hetty Green
Bolivia
Similarity and Difference in Comparative Language
The sentence contrasts two ideas about comparison: asserting similarity versus implying a difference. It notes that comparison can express likeness or highlight divergence depending on wording and context.
Stockpiling Rubber and Synthetic Alternatives Urged
Dr. Harry N. Holes of Oberlin College urged the United States to maintain stockpiles of rubber and strategic materials after the war. He called for immediate government funding of 100 million dollars to develop synthetic rubber and warned against reliance on disputed raw material supplies, citing past monopolies like camphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science Service
New York
United States
Harry N. Holes
Department of Chemistry
Oberlin College
American Society
Wwé
Japan
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