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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1943
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sundays. Advertisements must be in by 9 PM the day before publication. Transient rate forty five cents per inch. Contract rates on application. Subscribers asked to report delivery delays or irregularities to aid in quick resolution.
An article reflects on Acts 10 34 and 35 declaring that God shows no partiality in every nation those who fear righteousness are accepted by him The piece emphasizes universal accessibility of salvation and the breaking of ethnic barriers in early Christianity.
A new government facility in West Virginia costing 56 million dollars operates with 1,250 workers and three units to produce Buna 8 synthetic rubber. It processes butadiene and styrene from Kentucky and a nearby refinery, forms droplets, copolymerizes them in glass-lined reactors, coagulates, washes, dries, and presses the finished rubber into 75 pound bales with a 90 000 ton annual capacity.
Experts warn that gasoline and lubricants may limit U S offensive operations by up to a third due to shortages. Oil interests push for higher prices to fund exploration, while current wells are pumped at safe rates to meet demand.
Domestic solutions hinge on Middle East resources under British control. Refineries rush equipment for the Mediterranean clearance. Romania’s fields are drying. German synthetic plants battered. American planes use 100 octane fuel while many Hitler jets run on 60 octane. Oil scarcity may cripple the Luftwaffe.
A 1943 editorial weighs whether editors should focus on European and Pacific war pressures or home front squabbles. It contemplates future historians noting a massive, modernized American fighting force, wartime waste, and the industrial revolution behind planes and tanks. It argues reforms in democratic processes and coordinated leadership are needed as America enters a costly new phase.
A mechanized division of the U S Army requires 18 000 gallons of gasoline every hour it is moving. The immense fuel consumption highlights the logistical burden of armored advances.
Washington reports detail a long running Wallace Jones dispute over control of the RFC and ordering power for funding strategic materials. The affair, stemming from Roosevelt edicts, centers on shifting authority between Wallace Perkins Rosenthal and Jesse Jones with Senate inquiries expanding scrutiny.
The text notes Jones downplays allegations of pressuring Senators about Wallace and describes a White House habit of blaming the press when the President faces trouble. It points to Chester Davis’s resignation and Congress overriding the Smith Connally veto as central triggers, framing administrative confusion rather than newspaper or communist defense.
The puzzle asks to name the five living former U.S. presidents and to provide the term for young chickens. The format suggests a quiz page with answer key on page 2.
Questions cover Don Quixote s squire Sancho Panza Roosevelt appointees Negro flyers in WWII censorship of Semaite mail Alcatraz Island penitentiary data grammar heroine of Other and snake diets, testing general knowledge and language accuracy.
Hitler throws enormous force into Russia in effort to take Cau casus. Governor Darden issues orders to blackout all uncontrollable rights in city. Over $1,000 is netted by Win chester Volunteer Firemen's Association by Fun Festival.
Mrs Maud Nichols of Greenwood road reports livestock poisoned including a horse cow 35 turkeys and a dog with a cat found hanged. A child in her home found poisoned bread with white powder sprinkled on it. The case will be referred to county authorities.
Twenty five years ago the campaign fund opening targets a $60,000 goal for city and county. John W. Clevenger an 18 year old is badly gored by a bull in a separate incident.
Mrs. Lydia R. Lupton dies at her West Piccadilly street residence. Lieut. Province McCormick Jr of the U S Marine Corps is ordered home from the Philippine Islands to await further orders.
The Star pledges full coverage of local and national stories alongside major world events. Readers are advised to follow upcoming editions for in depth reporting, updates, and analysis across politics economy society and breaking developments.
Curley returns to the rancho in a reckless mood singing Carmen and wanders through strife with Rosita and Parkinson. He consoles Parkinson over a bottle as tensions rise between jealousy, scheming, and impending departure while Louise watches and frets.
Baltimore and Chicago markets report steady to weaker tone across produce and livestock. Apples, poultry, hogs, cattle, calves, sheep show mixed prices with tops and per-head ranges noted for various weight classes and regional bids.
Pittsburgh livestock market report shows salable hogs 500 head active and 10 cents lower with various weight classes listed. Cattle calved at 450 head steady with ranges for steers cows calves and bulls. sheep 500 head steady with price bands for lambs ewes and wethers.
War Department reports Staff Sgt Warren M Hensley of Virginia among 136 held prisoners of Italy. He is the brother of Capt Robert Brucce of the 179th Infantry at Camp Pickett.
In New York on July 6 buyers were selective and wary as utilities and select specialties rose to new highs while many leaders stalled. Gains included Pepsi Cola Santa Fe U S Steel Chrysler North American Consolidated Edison Public Service of New Jersey American Water Works Standard Oil New Jersey Woolworth Allied Chemical and Eastman Kodak. Lagging were Southern Pacific Anaconda Goodrich J C United Aircraft Montgomery Ward and Caterpillar Tractor.
Coca Cola bottlers are using 1 612 newspapers in 1 379 cities for a new campaign this week. Ellis E Harbaugh Winchester Coca Cola Bottling Works Inc says nationwide coverage through more than 900 bottling plants is achieved by newspapers.
Chicago July 6 futures rebound after two day holidays as Senate Agricultural Committee backs legislation allowing corn sales up to 1.40 a bushel. Wheat July 147 1 4 to 1 2 Sept 1.47 to 1.47 1 8 Dec 1.48 3 4 to 1 8 May 1.50 5 8 to 3 4. Oats July 69 7 8 Sept 68 1 8 to 1 2 Dec 68 5 8 May 170 3 4. Rye July 1.08 1 2 to 1 2 Sept 1.06 1 2 to 1 7 1 08 5 8 to 1 09 May 1.12 Late to 3 4.
servicemen are urged to write letters and keep families informed through regular correspondence via the Star. timely news and friendly notes strengthen morale as service members read hometown updates from The Star.
Market listings appear in local pages with corrections daily. The Star declines responsibility for any typographical errors and formatting variations that may appear in transmissions or editions.
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