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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
4
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A brief note cites Psalm 103 8 about Jehovah’s mercy and grace as the day’s thematic Bible verse. The message emphasizes patience and abundant loving kindness.
The article notes Churchill's defense of government censorship limits while defending press freedom. He argues retrospective censorship irritates the press government cooperation and highlights public interest in Hess debate and reporting. Major Vyvyan Adams questions how the Times labeled Hess as an idealist, prompting Churchill's reply.
Government experts say there is unlikely to be gasoline rationing in the eastern United States soon. They reassure vacationers they need not stay home, advise moderate driving speeds to aid conservation, and note that previous warnings of rationing in about two months have not materialized.
The piece traces a shift from matching armies to battles by home industry. It notes 1870 to 1918 gains in factory support, now eighteen workers per front-line soldier. It warns that during war, industrial output may eclipse active fighting, risking longer hours and weaker civilian supply if eight-hour days or five-day weeks are preserved.
Reprinted editorial holds that the presidency should not single handedly determine strategy. It argues Congress must be kept informed, the people engaged, and lawmakers given a more active role in formulating national policy during crisis. It cautions against referendum on complex foreign decisions while stressing broad constitutional powers.
Lewis E. Lawes resigns after 21 years as warden of Sing Sing prison citing health vigor and wish to devote time to writing and lecturing on prison reform. He, 57, plans to continue influencing penal policy and spreading reform across the country.
Richmond Times Dispatch discusses why hit and run drivers flee. It notes most near cities are caught soon, as police radios link states, and that science can identify suspects by dirt and paint patterns after impact. It urges remaining at the scene and seeking medical help to save lives and avoid harsher consequences.
The News and Courier agrees with the Clinton Chronicle that a man like Harry Byrd should be drafted to fill the Senate vacancy from South Carolina, expressing strong support for his selection.
Carl Camll fires a 70 to tie the amateur record held by Roy Ryden and P e Page at the local course. Mr and Mrs P H Wakeman of near Middletown announce the marriage of their daughter Arretta to Ainsworth Sperry. The British admiralty claims a major naval victory over Italy in the Mediterranean as Roosevelt asks Congress for 5 billion more for defense.
A. B. C. board orders beer and wine sales end at 2 AM daily. The Queen’s ball tops the Centennial celebration in Clarke County. Unrelenting heat worsens crop losses across the Mid West with no relief in sight.
The will of Victor L. Denny is probated in the clerk's office. The Tri county Odd Fellows Association meets at Middletown with Harry Brill presiding. W E Carson tells the local Rotarians that Virginia may see 250000000 dollars in tourist revenue when conditions improve.
The Deuthland merchant submarine arrives in Baltimore and marks renewed commerce between Germany and the United States. A Staunton grand jury session returns over 110 indictments against bootleggers. A surprise party honors Henry Cochran, a prominent county resident, at Cedar Lawn.
Arthur Dean arrives as the first returning Winchester soldier from the Philippines. James Cather, driver for Kern's ice wagon, is injured when his horse bolts while he stood on the back of the wagon. Herbert Massey is killed by lightning while riding the binder on John Rice's farm.
Lt. Col. Edmund Llewellyn Bull retired U S A died November 28 1939 at Tubyries Farm White Post Virginia leaving gross estate of 277729 and net 227929. Most assets go to adopted daughter Miss Berenice W Bull and two nieces Frances Bull Barbara Bull. Born 1878 New York he graduated West Point 1903 later taught tactics and languages at the academy. Entitled widow of Graham Blandy died July 26 1939.
Hugh S. Johnson argues against Bishop Hurley’s call to surrender Congress’s war powers to the President. He warns such a move would bypass constitutional process and risk global conflict without congressional consent, reinforcing the need for democracy in wartime decisions.
The speaker questions giving Congress or the President expanded war powers. He warns against expediency and argues only a constitutional amendment can alter the power balance. He notes a constitutional blind spot between declaring war and presidential support actions, cautioning against usurpation or delegation.
A medical column notes that frequent feeding mistakes and air swallowing are common causes of infant vomiting. Improper nipple size, bottle design, overfeeding, or too rich formulas can trigger regurgitation. solutions include proper feeding intervals, concentrated formulas, and avoiding excess liquids.
The State Department signals Nazi and Italian authorities that Americans held as retaliation hostages must be freed and exit permits granted. About 660 000 Italians and 330 000 Germans live in the U S, with many seeking citizenship while consular staff are to depart by July 15. West Point liner to transport officials and families back from Europe on a round trip.
The column argues that while the nation is committed to supporting Great Britain economically and socially in the war, it rejects the idea that the President may use war powers to deploy the military beyond the hemisphere. It contends the lend-lease bill was misrepresented to justify broader war involvement.
A reader questions the propriety of a bishop appealing to violate or nullify the constitution, given the church’s revered status and the infallibility ascribed to its supreme leader and papal peers.
A fragmented quiz asks who wrote Through the Dark Continent and names several historical topics. It includes questions on Solomon’s wives, female mosquitoes, presidents since Wilson, electric wire danger, Single Tax theory, Social Security eligibility, and pawn shop ball display.
A garbled sentence fragment describes someone being aroused shortly after lying down, with unclear surrounding context and missing key details. The text shows distorted words and partial phrases, offering little coherent information about events, persons, or places.
Reader can get the answer to any question of fact by mailing to the Washington director in Washington D C. Enclose three cents for reply.
The passage lists quiz questions and answers on topics from transportation to Arabian horses, Eucharistic Congress, eye injuries, Bismarck quotes, and Hatch Act dismissals. It notes 300,000 trailer units, Pomona hosting Arabian horses, and ten Hatch Act removals with one resignation.
A 48 page Bureau booklet Canning and Preserving offers over a hundred tested recipes for home canning and preserving. It outlines the latest methods from federal and state home economics kits and costs ten cents postpaid. Send coupon to Star Information Bureau Washington D C for a copy.
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