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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1941
Page
4
Advertisement rates at the Winchester post office show 25 cent minimum charge and 45 cent transient rate per inch. Subscription options include annual and quarterly plans with prices listed for mail and carrier delivery. A scripture quote from John 8 12 ends the page.
Lindbergh told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that he desired neither Germany nor Great Britain to win, saying such a victory would be disastrous for America. He stated public opinion was nearly as divided as when he crossed the Atlantic fourteen years ago.
A dispatch reflects Irish temper amid wartime and notes how Americans see Ireland. It then surveys Roosevelt's judicial appointments, highlighting 145 federal judges named, 142 aligned with Democrats, and projections to around 210 by 1945, signaling a quiet political revolution in the courts with broad national impact.
The wartime disruption of Europe-America exchange sharpens South American awareness of American medical centers. Students who once studied in Europe now come to U.S. labs and hospitals, marveling at facilities. The blackout may yield better scientific understanding and safety for researchers.
The editorial notes that by four years after his departure from the White House President Roosevelt will have appointed more than 75 percent of all federal judges from the district to the Supreme Court, based on a compilation from the New.
The President's plan to remove the statutory debt ceiling is criticized as impractical. Byrd warns it would fuel extravagance. The current limit stands at 49 billion dollars and may rise with unclear developments.
An introduced bill in the General Assembly proposes increased retirement pay for teachers. C Ridgeley White is named outstanding young man of Winchester for 1939. A 16 inch snowfall in Richmond disrupts business as streets clog and traffic grinds to a halt.
Cold snap continues in Virginia with two days of frigid weather predicted. Weather outlook notes two fatalities in the Valley attributed to freezing conditions. A Richmond bill by Delegate Howard Zigler would set auto tag fees at one dollar. Crowds gather for public homage to the late King George of England during four day observance.
The article discusses colitis definitions from Dr. Clendening, distinguishing inflammatory colon disease from functional irritable bowel types, and outlines bland diets for mucous colitis. It notes many patients mislabel miscellaneous symptoms as colitis and describes a nonorganic, tense bowel condition treatable with diet and lifestyle changes.
A collage of Q and A items including titles of the Pope, Kate Smith birthplace Greenville Virginia Greek fire beacon lights in aviation President Jefferson epitaph first West Point graduate Joseph G Swift and famous waltzes. It notes Greek fire composition and beacon light specifications.
A set of seven trivia questions asks about gasoline use at speeds, jasmine perfumes, Julius Caesar, Gounod’s country, a Shakespeare line, The Mikado’s Lord High Executioner, Verdi’s La Traviata, a treason trial VP, Palawan’s island group, and a term for words that sound alike.
A guidance note on capitalizing clubs societies companies and colleges only when part of official titles. It instructs not to capitalize generic club terms or ask membership questions. It emphasizes consistent, source-grounded formatting for proper names.
Ten years ago William W. Hubbard, a leading county farmer, died of blood poisoning after a thorn puncture. Police arrest two alleged Roanoke narcotics ring members with about $5,000 in narcotics in custody. Litigation proceeds to condemn 328000 acres in the Blue Ridge recently turned over to the U S for a federal park.
Twenty five years ago Russian U boats sank 30 small Turkish vessels while the British Navy could not push far up the Dardanelles. The Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers was re elected vice president of the Virginia Anti Saloon League. Council and Chamber of Commerce members consider raising 1600 dollars for a new downtown lighting system.
Forty years ago Gratcen Glove workers remain employed though the season slows. Low temperatures hinder merchants as many country people stay home due to drifts and freezing weather.
Stephens City notes list local visits and social events. Guy Trussell visits Washington after inauguration. Guests include the Ritenours, Lomax Parker, Robert Campbell, and Mary Boggs. Out-of-town visitors from York Pa attend gatherings. The Women’s Christian Society of Service met with leaders and refreshments served. The February meeting is planned at Mrs Gervis Lemley’s home.
In Hagerstown Maryland Chief William H Peters probes a church fire at St Marys Roman Catholic Church with losses over 30000 dollars. Police say evidence shows arson robes were stolen and doused with flammable liquid. Three priests saved sacred vessels and records after entering in night clothes.
John Krejci of Creighton University announced he would join the Chicago Cardinals after finishing three years of tackle play in college. He said injuries from last season faded and he hopes to play professional football again.
Chief Crane grills Cary Essex and Horace Rand as Kaye defends Dave Otis. Cary admits a letter threat. Rand denies the murder and provides alibis from Hyannis to Seagull, while Proctor interjects about a tire repair delaying him. The investigation tightens around the Rand family and Mark Gould’s death.
Virginia WPA announces a new grant of 228 322 dollars plus 50 120 from the State Board of Education for the statewide recreation project. It operates in 48 counties and 19 cities with a training staff led by Martin Nading Jr and assistants in Richmond.
A Virginia committee to coordinate fire fighting equipment was proposed after Brigadier General James A. Anderson met with citizens from across the state. General Anderson said Governor Price would be asked to form the group to marshal materiel and resources.
The proposal outlines equipment and personnel for emergency service coordination. It suggests a regional mobilization model where forces from towns cities and counties respond to state calls. The fire fighting committee would report directly to the state defense council.
The Star cautions readers that European reporting is censored before transmission to the United States, signaling restricted wartime information and guidance on what can be published.
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