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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
4
The notice discusses television potential in 1944 and radio's role in war and peace. It notes radio's future as a portable, pocket device enhancing communication, surpassing the old crystal sets and DX experiments.
The notice lists mail and carrier subscription prices for one year six months and one month, with rates in advance. A Bible quote from Psalm 93 "Throne, O God, is for ever" appears at the end, linking prices to a devotional flourish.
Allied broadcasts urge citizens of threatened nations to build refuge trenches and follow safety guidance to clear routes for troops and protect civilians. The article notes Belgian traffic chaos in 1940 and criticizes public indifference while warning that Berlin-bound Allied forces are advancing.
A Colgate University aerologist predicts some unseasonably mild weather between mid January and mid March, tempering hopes for fuel oil buyers. Connecticut forecasters counter with a caution based on squirrels and the moon, while acknowledging fuel shortages. Those who used most of their fuel oil allotment or cannot obtain coal will face cold weather before summer.
The article previews rapid radio progress and the impact of engineers on future devices. It mentions automatic vehicle control and aircraft collision warning systems, and hints at television innovations to come.
Reprinted editorial rails at railroad union leaders and a high government official for blaming Axis propaganda on strike threats. Cites General Marshall and R F Whitney, noting the accuracy of intelligence and implying the president shared similar views on labor influence in wartime.
Richmond Times-Dispatch notes a Cairo rumor via Pravda about Nazi Germany negotiating peace with Britain. The piece questions why Moscow published it and discusses U S and British reactions, Poland, and wartime diplomacy amid a tense Russo Polish dispute. It doubts a split with the Allies and cites Stalin's Teheran stance.
The article cites constitutional limits on federal powers and speculates on a President resigning to head the United Nations. It argues framers bound the government to express powers and notes a trend toward federal prerogatives beyond explicit prohibitions. It reflects on constitutional philosophy and the Roosevelt fourth-term chatter.
In the absence of the president, Dr. Ralph B. Snapp is named chairman of the National Dental Scrap Committee. John Kern elected president of McKnee's Municipal Band. Frederick County receives Four thousand seven hundred ninety six dollars and eighty three cents for school bus fund. Five years ago Miss Lillian Gatewood won es a poem about Robert. Misses Betty Patton Dorothy Wingfield Colleen Orndorff and Lucy Forney. Junior Choir members sing at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Taylor Barr and Wayne Omps of Sarah Zane Fire Company address the Fire Department at Purcellville.
Rear Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition reports a close call when an ice cliff slides near the camp. In other news, J. M. Orndorff of Mount Williams dies in a separate incident, and Fred Hill suffers injuries in a Cumberland automobile accident.
B P O E trustees donate use of the Elk’s home to the hospital. Mr. John S. Sloat of the Commercial and Savings Bank returned after consulting eye specialists in Baltimore and Canton.
Thirty years ago Mr. M. C. Garvin of Gore is hurt as a runaway horse upsets a survey. Miss Katherine R. Glass president of Fort Loudoun Seminary returns from a D. A. R. meeting in Washington. Party hosted by Mrs. Charles Morton honors Mrs. Arthur Clevenger Montell Jr and Miss Isabel Baker.
Reported ordination of Rev H B Lee Jr at Charlottesville draws attention. A pistol shot was heard by Dr W A Swimley in the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building. A dance at The Highlands hosts the Friday Evening Club event.
Ground is laid to erect a new gas boiler at Winchester Gas Works. Rev. Nelson P. Dame of Christ Episcopal Church is offered the post of General Missioner for the Parochial Missions Society. Walter Capper, baggage master for the C.V.A.R., injures his back lifting a heavy trunk.
A list of trivia questions covers famine in India telescope mirrors 100 200 or 300 inches Henry Wadsworth Longfellow or Lowell born papers Belgrade location and asbestos uses the Sooner State Alfred T Mahan on sea power meaning of white feather and Paul Revere rides from two Massachusetts towns.
A soldier writes a nightly prayer asking protection for his wife mother and father while stationed at Camp White Oregon in January 1944. He hopes to return soon and prays the conflict is not fought in vain. PFC Wilmer W Braithwaite signs the message.
The piece reports House leaders doubting the Roosevelt draft bill will pass without a manpower or strike emergency. It discusses broad opposition and concern over civil liberties, noting endorsements from some far groups, and warns that the bill could empower the president to relocate citizens, raise local board manipulation, and threaten personal rights in wartime policy.
The piece argues appeals to national draft bodies and courts come only after action, highlighting the lack of civilian voting options away from home. It condemns the draft for treating soldiers with government benefits while civilians receive none, noting the uprooting of draftees from their homes.
In wartime discourse Dr. Clendening debunks racial myths about Japanese eyesight and marksmanship. He explains the Mongoloid eyelid fold and eye measurements, argues vision is an equal birthright, and cautions against untested claims about pilots from reading habits.
The text criticizes national service proposals, arguing they would force service at low pay with minimal housing support and threaten civilian democracy. It claims the plan resembles totalitarian control and echoes fascist and communist ideologies, undermining voluntary civic duty and personal conscience.
The Star compiles local Berryville items from Boyce and Clarke County with brief notes on events and upcoming dates. Readers are urged to check the paper for details and community notices.
The Interstate Commerce Commission blamed inadequate protection for derailed cars in the December 16 1943 Atlantic Coast Line wreck near Rennett North Carolina that killed 72 and injured 187. It said crew flag protection and train inspection could have prevented the collision with a northbound train. Many victims were military personnel.
A fragment from a news page states that actions continue until it is determined they are safe and clear. The text offers no further details on who or what is being assessed or the timeline for confirmation.
Andrea revels in Beth's news that Dennis seeks a divorce to marry her, while Beth questions the timing and tests Andrea's feelings for Jim. Beth suspects Dennis may be maneuvering for a life with Andrea, as Andrea clings to Bess and battles uncertainty about Jim's fate.
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