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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1944
Page
4
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A 1944 morning note cites Psalm 42 5 11 asking why the soul is troubled and urging hope in God with trust to praise his countenance. The brief devotional text appears as a religious reflection dated Tuesday January 18 1944.
The U S gold stock fell by 700 million dollars last year amid rising Latin American imports and dollar balances being converted to gold. European neutrals also convert dollars to gold fearing devaluation. Roosevelt cannot unilaterally devalue. a coordinated move may shift gold to an international bank if postwar cooperation broadens.
The first Victory ship launched at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation yard marks a new class intended to replace Liberty ships after the war. Victory vessels will be faster, capable of 15 knots or more, and will sail without convoy escorts, reshaping postwar maritime logistics.
The Victory program aims to speed production of modern freighters for peacetime trade, ensuring a fleet beyond wartime needs. Liberty ships have served well, but Victory ships offer lasting capability, with hundreds on order signaling a durable U S Merchant Marine. The launch marks a commitment to maintain and grow the fleet after the war.
A Marine private in the South Pacific asks for Willkie campaign buttons and triggers a public notice in Montclair New Jersey. The editor ponders why Marines cannot wear political buttons and whether Meyerson seeks publicity or, conversely, to remove buttons from circulation.
A reflective piece notes days lengthening in the North Temperate Zone. The narrator recalls tending a Victory garden last summer, feeding six chickens before dawn, and watching winter-tough tasks fade as spring nears. He hints at future digging, rows prepared for planting, and squash dishes ahead.
A furloughed soldier is killed after a tavern incident where two men mocked him with a Nazi salute and the phrase Heil Hitler. The prank, intended as a joke, leads to a murder charge and a public rebuke of offensive humor.
The Washington Post prints lines by James Russell Sewell inscribed on Union Station walls. The verses urge noble conduct as travelers pass through the station while lamenting hurried legislators perhaps missing higher ideals.
A columnist recalls life in a blitzed English home describing the lack of gas and electricity, improvised meals, and sleeping outside. She notes hopeful visions of postwar comforts, family military service, and relief from rationing, while praising American aid and troops.
Red haired WAC first lieutenant Virginia Wight of Philadelphia, charged with insubordination and other conduct violations, faces accusers at a Pentagon hearing in Arlington, Virginia. The case, denounced by her attorney as part of a prejudice campaign, will allow her to reply to the charges.
A local letter urges readers to back temperance and prohibition in the town and county to protect the rising generation from alcohol. The writer cites a Southern editor refusing alcohol ads and appeals to honor forefathers and Father of the United States while safeguarding homes from the demon drink.
A wartime correspondent, via a captain’s letter relayed by a newspaper editor, describes Marines in the Southwest Pacific. He contrasts primitive front-line life with civilian comforts, urges relentless pursuit of total victory, and criticizes American softness and imperialism while noting Marines’ discipline and habit of washing under fire.
A wartime view argues politicians should meet soldiers directly to gain their support, abandoning old tactics like promises and praise. The piece urges honest discussion to expose systems abroad and curb political deception, aiming to reduce future losses in conflicts.
A local fundraising effort named Ach Dime assists a teenager named Teo to regain mobility through medical therapy and supportive community donations. The program supports rehabilitation equipment and ongoing care.
Dr Clendening discusses the limited usefulness of ductless gland extracts in treating abnormal children. He cites a case of four years of endocrine treatment with gradual improvement, argues against relying on puberty or growth alone, and criticizes Frolichs syndrome misdiagnosis. He warns early detection of cretinism and notes hair loss relations to ductless glands.
Lt Marvin D Anderson, navigator of the Flying Fortress Spirit of 44, has sent home $110 to his church in recent weeks and asks that $10 from every raid be placed in the collection plate. In a letter from England he credits divine grace for returning from raids and notes $100 monthly remittances. last Sunday his church received $30.
This item presents a quiz header asking seven questions about topics from history mythology and geography. It mentions a page turn for answers and includes questions on war crime trials gods Suez Canal language Anamenuensis milk homogenization San Pietro Kinder Leningrad names of the city Billy Sunday denomination and Latin prefixes ante anti.
Pressure cookers are removed from ration lists and no certificate is required for purchase. Use only for preserving foods and canning guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture advise pressure processing for safety. Wartime models feature steel bodies with ceram enamel and tin plated covers, in large and small sizes.
Vernon Blake arrives to surprise Beth Kinnan with flowers and news of his recent marriage to Beatrice. He explains years of mills business, a failed divorce, and his buyout of Beatrice. Now Beatrice is set to remarry Reno. Beth senses a chance for happiness as their conversation hints at future choices.
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