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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1944
Page
4
A humorous editorial notes a proposed certificate system for Christmas gifts, especially neckties, to reduce divorces and strained relationships. It discusses gifting habits and the impracticality of romantic excuses while joking about mandates in gift exchange. The piece critiques surging gift exchange tensions.
Rates listed for subscriptions by mail or motor route with terms for one year six months three months and one month in advance. Outside Zone surcharges apply and carrier options show yearly half yearly quarterly and monthly terms.
A wartime devotional note quotes Luke 22 26 urging readers to curb ego and serve others. The message stresses humility and helpfulness for daily life during January 1944.
The article argues that German and Japanese forces remain strong but face stronger Allied armies across multiple fronts. It cites Italian battles at Ortona, US advances toward Rome, Soviet pushes on a 200 mile front, Croatian Partisan attacks, Cape Gloucester, and Allied air supremacy. The so called invincibility was a myth from two years ago.
A matrimonial writer notes that many marriages and engagements falter during this time of year as couples face the crucial decision to wear or not wear a wedding ring. The piece cites the searing influence of fashionable ties and the pressure from partners to commit.
In Staunton and another city a mayor's secretary holds a $47 government check to a soldier's mother. She plans to return it, saying her son is serving and her family believes he is doing his duty. The letter asks the funds be returned to the proper authority. Uncle Sam may be proud of this family's stance.
The American Legion head tells labor leaders that a worker who strikes during a war job commits treason equal to a soldier deserting duty. Labor leaders counter, but the view stands as it equates withholding tools to fighting weapons with treason.
Fire company names Howard Hart as president and reports damage to the home of James Hounshell at Ridings Chapel. Clarke supervisors approve plans for a $2000 jail.
Ten years ago Harold G C Sheetz was installed as Kiwanis Club president as City Manager Pilcher spoke to Rotarians. Fred Forney was named captain of the Friendship Fire Company.
Twenty years ago Opal Robi was elected president of the Girls Athletic Association. Rouss firemen presented Walter Huntsberry with a fine gold watch. The council refused permission for shoe shining establishments to open on Sunday.
In a Market Street race Robert Barr and R M Henry contest Jacob E Baker Jr when Barr’s sleigh crashes into a second vehicle driven by E Scott Ferguson and E Blair Sheetz. Clifton Hodgson is named noble grand of Madison Lodge. A Middletown auction notes a low sale price while a farmer reports a freezing beard incident.
Forty five years ago Rev. E. B. Jackson addressed Week of Prayer services on Nations and Rulers. A yawning cavity appeared on a site at the old Allemong and Fries factory. John McFadden returned from Roanoke. John Crim developed an inflamed hand and halted work.
George A. Jordan from Richmond writes that The Times Dispatch editorials show growing public resolve against alcohol. He cites several Virginia referenda since 1934 showing dry majorities, notes many counties and towns adopting prohibition or Sunday bans, and argues the dry movement advances state wide.
Davenport Iowa forecasts predict a year of business indecision with a boom for employees not proprietors. Germany’s defeat signals a two year transition with shortages driving demand for autos dwellings and farm machinery. Prices rise about 10 percent wholesale. inflation unlikely if prudent. War workers shift to peacetime roles before fighting men. Rail transportation will strain systems. election impact minimal compared to war’s course.
RICHMOND Va Jan 5 The State Planning Board is compiling information on juvenile delinquency to develop state wide programs. Director Raymond Line says the effort seeks basic facts by consulting with Welfare Juvenile Courts police departments and welfare workers. Information is being gathered from juvenile courts welfare departments and other sources.
The USO seeks donations of magazines books and games for troops. Call 5106 or 5702 to arrange pickup or drop off and support morale programs. Local volunteers coordinate drives and thank contributors for support.
Roosevelt dismisses fourth term questions as picayune and unveils a new world program aligned with Russia to promote a revolutionary global order. The piece argues the New Deal is dead, war accelerates change, and Stalin could gain indirect control through victory, reshaping leadership and policy.
A fragmented critique argues that conventional liberal approaches to directed economy security and leisure have failed to adapt, prompting calls for renewed debate. The piece highlights frustration with steady policies and signals a shift toward reevaluating liberal strategies.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains blood regeneration, donor iron loss, and the time needed to restore hemoglobin after donation. He notes about 100 cc blood and 500 mg iron are lost per donation and that a three month interval helps safety.
The article discusses economic and political futures of Europe and Asia after war. It argues that capitalistic nations will carry debt while Russia emerges debt free with greater productive capacity and a stronger army, predicting revolutionary changes in economy and military. It notes Roosevelt's shift in policy as part of adapting to a climactic world period.
Beth and Andrea awaken to a nation on edge as headlines and radio reports of Pearl Harbor aftermath fill the air. They brace for the president’s war declaration, join crowds near the White House, and await the congressional address with anxious resolve.
Andrea Barnes and Beth stand in Capitol Plaza as President declares war and crowds react with quiet shock. Army guards at key sites, radios and loudspeakers fill the air while Andrea hopes for news of Jim. A telegram later confirms tragedy as suspense tightens.
The item presents a quiz page asking seven questions with a prompt to turn to Page 2 for answers. It lists topics from German cities to Napoleonic symbols and government roles, ending with a question about a Jewish book.
Question prompts explore Tallinn and Talmud as legal terms, the pronunciation of fascism, Bavaria’s stance against Prussia, the capital of Puerto Rico, and which spectrum color has the longest wavelength.
The Navy Department released a casualty list naming 133 service members. William H. Davidson of Norton is identified as aviation ordnanceman First Class U S Navy. Corporal John R. Logan Jr of Harrisonburg is listed as U S Marines.
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