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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
4
Notice requests subscribers report any delay or irregularity in delivery to aid a perfect service. Published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Virginia with AP and Audit Bureau affiliations.
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A brief religious note from Friday January 14 1944 quotes Psalms 23 blessing those who help the needy. It reflects a faith perspective on charity and divine aid in times of trouble.
American forces gain sea control and push toward New Britain and Mindanao as General MacArthur eyes the Philippines. The New Britain operation introduces Sixth Army under Lieutenant General Kreuger. success fuels belief in a broader push to retake the Philippines and raise morale at home.
The service of supply grew beyond ships and trains in World War I, expanding with carrier silane and becoming a major transportation unit. It now comprises two outfits, the Mediterranean air transport service and the troop carrier command, with the latter demonstrating long and valiant efforts.
The narrative describes the Mediterranean Air Transport Service actively supporting war zones in Europe with rapid shipment of generators, fighter parts, and other supplies. It highlights fast redeployment of key military personnel and mixed cargo shipping, including laundry and mail, by air, land, and sea to sustain the American Army’s fighting strength.
The editorial extols a jet propelled aircraft from Bell Aircraft by Lawrence Bell as a revolution in air combat. It notes its 600 mph speed, no propellers, reduced crew strain, and production soon. It highlights Allied collaboration with Britain and the push to inform the public through Army Hour about the plane’s development.
M. B. Clowe of Company I earns a promotion to the rank of Captain. Ben Dutton Jr wins a five dollar prize for best blood donor slogan. O S Sullivan secures an army contract for nineteen thousand nine hundred four black carbon rubber taps for service shoes.
Winter storm sweeps the country with temperatures failing to rise above freezing. County Clerk C. C. Brannon reports a busy year issuing 215 licenses and recording 822 deeds.
Silas Dean Robinson, 85, a former city merchant, dies of pneumonia. Mrs E L Grimm, 63, passes away at home. Maurice Grim and E Miller Streit to conduct a city trade census and Joseph Baker appointed to lead the county census effort.
Assemblyman Boyd R. Richards serves on four committees. J. W. Sibert to confer with city council fire committee about buying 1000 feet of hose.
Miss Willie McGuire presided at a card party honoring brides Mrs. Lewis M Aflen and Mrs. Harry Flood Byrd. Separately three groups sought to lease a city auditorium, including Hable Brothers and G L Henry. Mrs Elizabeth Meade died in Clarke after a lingering illness.
A. S. Markell hears from his son Wesley on the scene in Buffalo as the city reports widespread influenza after a harsh weather period. R. T. Barton is named president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank.
A chimney blaze at the home of T. V. R. Purcell was quickly extinguished. James Gearing suffered injuries from a fall. John H. Langley is reported ill.
A quiz page asks seven questions about a kidnapped person case heart direction deadhead acclimate weather water scientific basics and mythic names. It includes topics on San Francisco harbor entering, telescope types, a Greek youth who became a flower, Native American tribes, and Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon.
Staunton editorials reflect Rep Thomas of New Jersey demanding Frances Perkins resign from the Labor Department. He accuses her office of pacific handling and laments war-effort harm, urging a strong replacement and noting 5,522 strikes since Pearl Harbor with thousands more in 1943.
The U.S. Army will shut down the Pennsylvania Ordnance Works at White Deer Valley near Williamsport on Sunday. Major H. S. Borman said about 1,300 workers will be affected as high explosives plants are deemed highly efficient. only guards and firemen remain. The Weldon Springs plant near St. Louis will also close with about 2,500 layoffs. The Geneva facility near Meadville could not confirm status. The Pennsylvania works began in May 1942, now operates at 25 percent of peak capacity.
London dated report notes Moscow radio dedicating almost all morning news to a 20 minute summary of President Roosevelt's message to Congress. The only other item on the broadcast was the daily Soviet communitie
Washington commentary notes President Roosevelt faces a partisan reaction as he proposes a broad legislative program including power to draft workers to curb strikes. Critics point to the existing Smith-Conn ally Act and cooling-off provisions, questioning the need for new measures.
The piece analyzes Roosevelt's push for a sweeping labor draft proposal that would compel both men and women to work by proclamation. It questions motives, cites manpower claims, and notes opposition from New Dealers and conservatives, framing the issue as a political maneuver rather than a clear policy.
A wartime editorial urges readers to increase effort and discipline in support of the war effort in 1914. The piece emphasizes perseverance, national unity, and sustained sacrifice by citizens and workers alike. It stresses the need for collective resolve to secure victory.
Nutrition quiz by Dr. Logan Clendening discusses common questions about vitamins, sugar in foods, and how to preserve nutrients. It covers Oslo breakfast, calcium sources for expectant mothers, iron comparisons, and which foods in a Victory Garden hold vitamin A and riboflavin.
An 18-year-old seaman from Saginaw Michigan on the way to his Alameda base in Oakland California accepted a ride with four youths. He claimed he would show how a stickup should be done and demanded the red. He later returned to the car to explain the plan to one bandit and went for another.
Three youths entered a bar while Stark restrained them with their own gun until police arrived. He joked that the robbers did not take the $30 he had, claiming the incident was to pull the job.
President Roosevelt said civilian goods production would resume as fast as munitions needs permit, but not faster. He noted labor and materials have been released for urgent domestic needs, and that civilian output will be allowed only if it does not impair the war effort.
A wind driven fire at the Bay State Smelting Company warehouse in Cambridge caused extensive damage. The blaze spread to a nearby brick warehouse in the Boston and Maine yards and a smaller structure, with total losses around 100000 dollars. Firemen from six towns fought the flames as trains were delayed one story smelting building collapsed and traffic was disrupted from Vermont and New York freight trains.
Beth Kinnan, with help from Andrea and Mrs. Eichel, takes over a house in Washington to turn it into a rental venture. They assemble a team, secure bank support, and transform the space into a stylish, income-producing home despite limited funds and age concerns. Beth envisions a fresh start as winter turns to opportunity.
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