Strength for Living in 1942 Catechesis
A religious note cites Isaiah 41 10 for spiritual guidance on January 5 1942. It emphasizes God offering strength and steadfast protection through faith and righteousness.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1942
Page
4
Fighting It Through News From the Philippines and Far East War
An editorial argues Allies must admit Japanese gains in the Philippines and Malaya, warning of greater Allied losses and urging prompt air, sea, and land reinforcements. It cites MacArthur and Churchill, urging united action with a finish to the war against Japan and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Malaya
Japan
MacArthur
Philippnes
Churchill
United States
Delivery Economy and War Time Shopping Changes
The piece argues that federal controls on commercial vehicles tires gasoline and packaging will force a return to basic shopping habits. Customers must cooperate with merchants as delivery and return policies tighten and stores reduce services to meet wartime restrictions.
Reprinted Editorials on Tire Shortage and Quotas
The article notes OPA January tire quotas show a drastic drop in new tires nationwide and in Virginia. Norfolk area allocations are small and reflect wartime needs, urging owners to conserve rubber and rely on recapping or used tires while awaiting broader military success.
The Windmills Stand Still Dr Charles Giffin Pease Dies
Dr Charles Giffin Pease died in New York City at age 86. His early reform zeal began at age 12 refusing coffee and preaching against many substances including coffee tea chocolate tobacco alcohol ginger ale meat ice cream sodas vinegar mustard ketchup lollipops corsets high heels vaccines and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Giffin Pease
New York City
Pigs Rally for Record 1941 Fall Crop
The 1941 fall pig crop is estimated at 35,580,000 head, the largest on record and 18 percent above last year. Combined spring and fall crops total 85,000,000. Hogs are described as fulfilling their duty to the country despite official appeals and world events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Poland in Africa Part in Tobruk Relief Involves Allies
The article reveals Tobruk relief came earlier than expected and shows Australian troops held out 194 days while the garrison now breaking out to aid the British offensive is led by General Kopanski and includes Polish Indian and British units, highlighting Poland’s fight against the Nazis where they are strongest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Tobruk
Tobbuk
Kopanski
Poland
India
Britain
Confederate Victory in Blue Gray Game Tunes Debate
A Confederate observer recalls his first American football experience at the Blue Gray game. He notes Dixie played by Tuscaloosa High School Band and the Northern bench audience, but he did not recognize Yankee Doodle, hinting at postwar memory of both tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Unstifled Sneeze Sparks Airborne Droplets Study
A South Bend Tribune piece notes how sneezes spray thousands of droplets up to 12 feet and eject them at speeds up to 150 feet per second, highlighting transmission potential during cold season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Johnson Addresses Patriotism and Draft Duty in War Memoir
Washington remarks recall a famous German WWI photo of Kaiser Wilhelm amid regiments as Johnson defends the selective service system. He praises American youths for embracing duty and character, noting their willingness to serve and the impact on national defense and parental trust.
President's Four Sons in Uniforms Put Nation on Parade
The article contrasts toy German soldiers with real U S military sons of the President. James serves with the fleet marine force in the Pacific Franklin guards the Atlantic patrol John works in the supply corps at San Diego Elliott earned a captain's wing and serves in a California reconnaissance squadron The photographs showcase four brothers on active duty in Navy Marine and Air Force roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Crown Prince
No-Man’s Land
United States
Navy
Marine
Army Air Corps
Kaiser
James
Fleet Marine Force
Pacific
Franklin
John
Naval Base
San Diego
Elliott
California
Exemplary draft selection mirrors democratic military ideal
Subject to Exemption All these boys were subject to exermption from the draft if they cared to apply for it None did In the nature of things any one of them could have had a nice cushy waffle-tail job sitting in an office chair and still have worn the uniform None did Teddy's brood of boys the eldest now a brigadier general all wanted duty with troops and they all have it Since they were small kids I have from time to time had chances to observe this crop of youngsters They re almost as high as examples of the best we have in stock in these models as they do in appearance and the latter is tops Turning from us and other special cases to look over the run of the draft which is daily joining the colors by thousands all men called from our youth by a most vigorous selection and without regard to wealth politics or social standing and you have about as perfect an example of a democratic army and navy as history provides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
53 Years Is Enough In Public Life
MAHWAH New Jersey January 5 After 53 years in public life 75 year old Mayor James Devine retires to his farm to grow flowers and vegetables He held every elective office in the township plus county and state positions He says public life is fine for the young but not for the old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahwah
N. J
James Devine
Household Budget Booklet 1942 Promises Sensible Spending
The notice promotes the 1942 Household Budget Booklet to help households cope with higher taxes and living costs. It offers guidance on dividing income among rent food clothing and savings and claims new features for the edition. Send ten cents postpaid with name address and city state for delivery to Washington D C.
Facts and Superstitions About the Common Cold
Dr. Logan Clendening outlines seasonal patterns of colds from October to April and notes widespread disagreement about prevention. Vaccines show no clear advantage, while basic hygiene remains sensible. The piece also includes questions about hemorrhoid treatment and concedes surgery offers lasting relief.
Editor's Note on Digestive Ailments and Infant Care
A fragmentary editorial discusses weekly indigestion and constipation treatments. It mentions reducing training and infant care considerations for facial hair and skin care, noting caution in medical guidance and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendening
Te Haig
Crabill to lead Sarah Zane Fire Co for fifth year
Loryn M. Crabill is selected to head the Sarah Zane Fire Company for a fifth year as a long debate in both houses looms over the President's lease to England amid fighting on British columns. Fascist opa of north Afri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Loryn M. Crabill
Sarah Zane Fire Co
North Afri
Disorder on the auto workers strike front expands
Disorder on the auto workers strike front spreads throughout the industry. The Bryarly 4-H Club is awarded a prize in a nationally conducted radio contest. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to J T Merrill Jr of Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Workers
Bryarly 4-H Club
L. R. Smith
Elizabeth
J. T. Merrill, Jr
Norfolk
Drunken-driver jail terms warned by local magistrates
Ten years ago local police magistrates warned that jail terms for drunken driving convictions would no longer be suspended. Mathias Armel, a county native, died in an airplane crash near Athens Georgia. Announcement of the marriage of Ruth Loriane DuBussey to local physician Dr. John B. McKee is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Armel
Athens
Ruth Loriane DuBussey
John B. McKee
Councilmen oppose gas station in residential Main and Cork area
Twenty years ago councilmen objected to a gas station planned at the Main and Cork streets corner in a residential district. Miss Nannie Mildred Brewster, Handley teacher noted for her beauty, wed J. Lynn Cornwell of Purcell in Washington. George Grimm, Roger Kline and Lee Cobl lead the American Legion post membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Cork Streets
Nannie Mildred Brewster
Handley
Washington
J. Lynn Cornwell
Purcelle
George Grimm
Roger Kline
Lee Cobl
American Legion
Ost
Local Market Prices and Turnpike Plans Highlight Edition
Twenty five years ago wheat sold for 1.99 a bushel and eggs 0.50 a dozen. The Valley Turnpike Association prepares wide road improvements with three traffic tracks two for horses and one for autos and trucks. Ray Everhart is elected president of the Finnedship Fire Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Turnpike Association
Ray Everhart
The
Finnedship Fire —Co
Lewis B Cooper Re elected Leader of Sarah Zane Fire Co
Forty years ago Lewis B. Cooper was elected again to head the Sarah Zane Fire Company. Members discussed purchasing a new motorized fire truck. C E Aulick issued his annual invitation to Winchester residents to visit his greenhouse showing 150 varieties of flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Cooper
Sarah Zane Fire Co
C. E. Aulick
Winchester
He Has 20 000 Railroad Pictures In Canton Collection
Charles Burns has more than 20 000 railroad photographs in Canton Ohio. For eight years he photographed locomotives freight cars tenders signals and trains in motion or at rest. He built his collection by trading 10 000 negatives with other railroad hobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Charles Burns
Burns
Note Left On Car Leads To Unexpected Apology
A motorist in Hagerstown found a note on his door stating his left rear fender was damaged and to call a number. After calling, he received an apology and an offer to repair the minor dents from a truck driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Answers To Questions Information Bureau Ad
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederick J. Haskin in Washington DC. Enclose three cents for a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Frederick J. Haskin
Roosevelt commends Bible reading to all United States armed forces
The statement from President Roosevelt praises Bible reading for service members, highlighting the Sacred Book as a source of wisdom, strength, and guidance across faiths. It frames the Bible as a foundation of character and aspirational ideals for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
Star Quiz Answers From Page Two
A compact survey of the quiz from page two covers duplicated surnames among U S presidents sericulture as silk production The Sphinx location the four poster bed canopy George Inness status the war vote against Japan the porcupine quill eject true or false the aileron aviation term the Mother’s Day badge flower and completing the saying Fifty million Frenchmen cannot be waltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Inness
Congress
Japan
Criticism and condemnation in common error notes
An explanation contrasts criticism with condemnation arguing criticism is not inherently censorious and that using criticize as a synonym for condemn or disparage is often incorrect. It stresses precise word use and common misconceptions.
Bomb Shelter Dryer Perfected In Sweden
Stockholm reports a Swedish invention that removes moisture from air in bomb proof shelters. The unit condenses moisture on cooled metal surfaces, then uses the condenser to reheat air. Integrated refrigeration, fans, coils, controls allow easy handling and installation, and the device can ventilate as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Stockholm
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