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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1942
Page
4
A 1942 publication note announces a religious feature with a biblical verse from John 3:18. The Evening Star is a Winchester Virginia paper with AP and Audit Bureau affiliations and reader delivery reminders. Local notice here reflects a national church message amid standard post office and advertisement details.
The piece argues for open debate on war news amid wartime necessity. It criticizes partisan suppression of criticism and urges a middle ground where reasoned discussion supports the war effort while preserving public trust in government reporting and decisions.
Analysis argues that the myth of Russian invincibility weakened Allied resolve and risked overconfidence across the United Nations. It notes Nazi pressure in Russia shifts the decisive war battle to the Soviet front, risking the future of the Allies and the Soviet Union.
The London Daily Mail triumphs with a reverse scoop by causing the withdrawal of a War Office release intended for general publication. The release described a potent anti aircraft device perfected by British scientists in a process so secret that further details remain undisclosed.
The Daily Mail urged keeping a new anti aircraft device secret after a front page story leaked details. It argued disclosure would alert enemies and hasten them to replicate, noting censorship and wartime prudence. The piece praises journalistic tactics and its own wartime strategic value.
The piece argues15 per cent price hikes on canned and dried fruits burden American housewives. It questions whether food ceilings and wage ceilings without further disruption can stabilize budgets for food, shelter, clothing, and war bonds, urging tighter controls to seal costs.
A Webster City Freeman-Journal note argues newspapers provide free government service through advertising and information, costing millions in value. It urges declaring newspapers essential industries during the war to recognize their loyalty and public service.
The BBC in a New York broadcast reported Erich Guddert head of German police and S S Elite Guard in Lublin Poland is said to have died under mysterious circumstances while on duty according to CBS.
SACRAMENTO Calif July 13 James Stewart the screen star who began his Army career as a private is now a first lieutenant in the air corps Stationed at nearby Mather Field he received word of the promotion from the rank of second lieutenant.
William A. Conner, Bartholomew county prosecuting attorney, left a long line of vacancies when drafted into the Army Air Force. While a new prosecutor is sought, Hope town and the county welfare department need a new attorney, and the Columbus Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks a new president.
Rev. Carl McIntire, pastor of Collingswood Bible Presbyterian Church, urges President Roosevelt to seize the Camden race track. He alleges WPA laborers finished nine outbuildings after a June 6 deadline and asks the army or navy to take over the property as a training base.
James L. Petty of Salem Missouri, an orphan, enlisted in the Navy with the consent of his court-appointed guardian Edwin Y. McNamara. McNamara secured legal guardianship and gave his approval, then helped Petty swear in under the age requirement.
Dr. Clendening discusses civilian first aid training and its limits during emergencies. He notes improper do not touch responses, burn care basics, infection prevention, and hospital transfer for serious burns. A Q&A addresses Sal Hepatica and arterial hardening.
Editor notes Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets at ten cents each. A ten cent coin and self addressed envelope to Dr Clendening are requested. Titles include The Treatment of Diabetes and The Care of the Hair and Skin among others.
The Star's Service Bureau will answer factual questions free of charge. Submit your question with name and address and include three cents postage to the Washington Service Bureau at 1013 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. C. Medical or legal advice is not provided.
A compilation of Q and As covering anti aircraft searchlight specs of 800 million candlepower and 150 amperes at 78 volts, dates for Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps establishment, Supreme Court ruling on A H Belo wage hours contracts, Empire State Building capacity, Guadaloupe name meaning, U S postal rates for troops in Ireland, compost instructions, and widow benefits under Old Age and Survivors Insurance.
The Soviets say they still hold the strategic city as the bicycle license law prepares to take effect Tuesday. United States officials view the joint Iceland occupation by British and American troops as tense. Senator Bailey criticizes the Administration Court Bill as Congress seeking more power. A heavy Japanese unit retreats toward Tengtai. Neill Woods, creator of Ma Winchester and Pa Frederick, dies at his home.
Ten years ago the City Council decided not to block the Seven Day Adventist Church on Parkway despite resident objections. Local Democrats plan a Roosevelt-Garner Club meeting Thursday night. Senator Glass backs modifying the Eighteenth Amendment.
In a twenty year old note the valley endures a severe heat spell with temperatures near 98. A Kansas City rail crash claims six lives. Miss Cora Brooks wed Mr. David Rhodes.
Forty years ago Miss Louise Purcell acts as hostess at a hayride and picnic at Clevenger's bottom. J Ofin Faulkner is installed as newly elected president of the Winchester Round Club.
A test page asks seven questions about seasons in Australia Pay in the US Army living bs the federal office held by Jas M Landis which city has Nome Juneau or Sitka as Alaska s capital Churchill author of Richard Carvel is prime minister all states have film censor boards where WhisKEY Rebellion occurred and who wrote The Way of All Flesh
A language note explains that way up is a weak form of away up and gives guidance to prefer away up when describing elevation. The guidance pairs examples and suggests adjusting phrasing for clearer imagery in writing.
Mrs Ruth Buchannen known as Aunt Ruth in Ann Arbor has made letter writing to soldiers her full time war effort. Since October 1940 she has sent 5 000 cards and letters to University of Michigan alumni, black soldiers, a Greek cadet and many other service members, earning an Emblem of Honor. She plans a memoir and continues sending mail despite high postage costs.
The piece notes Alexandria boasting about four thousand palaces and four hundred theatres along with numerous public baths and shops, highlighting the city’s grandeur as described by a historian.
Inside the U S government Vice President Wallace advances wage standards in postwar planning with the state department and export import bank backing a Peruvian cotton deal to curb world production. The Haitian Development Company examples show higher wages, while debate centers on timing and feasibility as war winds down and Russia’s front shows uneven results.
Sublette Kansas July 13 court encounters a legal strain as the county prosecutor resigns to take a California post leaving only one attorney in the county who is appointed to continue as prosecutor.
A Los Angeles incident near Mount Wilson Observatory involved a patrolman spotting what he misidentified as an unexploded bomb. The sheriff’s substation, the army, and its bomb removal squad responded, removing a single medium sized carbonated beverage charger.
Services will be held at St. Pauls A M E Church tonight at 8 o clock with preaching by the De H Voss. The public is invited.
In Santa Fe New Mexico July 13 Grace Delgada six year old girl fell from an apple tree and broke her right arm. Three hours after hospital discharge Deane age 12 wrestled a playmate on the lawn and broke his left arm.
Yonkers mayor Benjamin F Barnes ordered the rubber mats removed from the marble corridors returned to protect the home front from slips. He noted the mats are not fully rubber and need to cover the slick marble in rain. The piece also recalls the Weather Bureau buying over 3 million cubic feet of helium for balloons in 1941.
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