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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1945
Page
4
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A brief devotional line from Psalm 27:1 declares the Lord as the source of courage and protection, framing faith as a shield in times of trouble.
In a wartime forecast, American air campaigns destroy Japanese refineries and synthetic plants from Formosa to Manchuria. Allied actions cut sea lanes, while Burma and Borneo oil losses join burning facilities to leave Japan without crucial fuel. Directors foresee a shift to cave defense as fuel runs out.
The report notes Japanese gains in Borneo with weak resistance, while Allies build up amphibious forces in the Indian Ocean. It predicts possible partial occupation of East Indies as Japan pockets resist, and suggests Singapore and Malaya could be reclaimed as Allied operations press on, despite looming postwar uncertainty.
The CAB endorsed a competitive system for transatlantic flights with three U S airlines allowed to operate. Congress may push a single all American flag line, but editors urge fair competition, limited subsidies to foreign carriers, and strong international agreements to ensure lower rates and broader access.
The article argues NC farmers underutilize crops like peanuts cabbage and apples failing to commercialize products such as peanut candy cider sauced and kraut. It cites 1939 rankings and notes soybeans were exploited by a NC native in Illinois, suggesting a broader anti money stance.
One year ago Berlin claimed Red armies launched a long awaited southern offensive between Tarnépol and Luck as five other offensives push west toward Germany. Tokyo radio warned no optimism amid continued American raids and Red Cross work continued. Naddeo resigns as publicity director.
Edmonds reports on a heated convention with foreign policy strife and a push for a draft Roosevent sentiment. Refugee plans advance with nine applications for evacuation of English children to Winchester.
Ten years ago authorities warned parents to keep children indoors due to an infantile paralysis outbreak spreading in the area. The text also notes grim updates on the Ethiopian crisis as Rome readies defenses against Italy while Mayor Anderson and others depart for Mexico City for Lions Current events.
Bill Kern joins West Point lifting the Winchester representation to four. Sandy Baker defeats Nelson Page to win the city invitational tennis title. Moonshiners reportedly burned mail carrier Henry Shirley's De Haven home while he was away, aim unclear but believed spiteful.
Iced coffee gains traction as local grocers promote special blends. Farmers purchase about 60 percent of cars sold in the United States, while Germany loses submarines amid the Allied campaign to clear the seas of German U boats.
Miss Lillian Lewis daughter of Councilman John Lewis hosts a driving party for local youths. A bridge on East Cork street near Hollis tan yard gives way after a large traction engine and a thresher traverse the road from Senseney road causing a collapse in town.
A meditation on love through the Taj Mahal and biblical teaching. The text links the vow of undying love to echoes of mercy and sacrifice, citing Jesus as the supreme example of love fulfilled in faith hope and charity.
The piece portrays Prime Minister Suzuki unable to stem American air raids and public discontent. It notes General Tojo’s resignation, Suzuki's constantly changing cabinet, and failing promises as B 29s Mustangs and Corsairs strike. It laments the tough life for Japanese premiers.
A set of trivia asks about Selina oilfields on Pace Island, Zeiss lenses made in Germany, harbor for Bedloes Island, Johann and Richard Strauss relation, Eisenhower's first name, CIO president, the Dianne quintuplets birth month, Wynken Blyrken and Nod poet, Carthaginian general crossing the Alps, and the UN Charter plenary acceptance date.
The APB designation after Wythe indicates a barracks ship and self propelled status. The number 41 is its serial number.
Washington observers note Senator Taft struggles to resist Treasury backed Bretton Woods global finance plans. Economists from Harvard to Chicago doubt the scheme, while bankers plead mild safeguards for the $18 billion exchange funds. The Senate mood favors a give it away approach, with Taft awaiting a future reckoning as the program loosens.
On October 29, 1940, the first number drawn in the draft lottery was 158. Secretary of War Stimson performed the draw.
Doctors Crowe and Ward of Baltimore discuss sulfonamide preparations such as sulfadiazine, tyrothricin, and penicillin for nasal throat and ear infections. They note radon gas may treat deafness by reducing adenoid tissue and that these methods may shorten symptoms and assist in ENT operations.
Stephens City residents reported dinner guests from Cumberland Maryland and Freemont West Virginia. Jack Nichols of the U S Navy returned to Camp Peary Virginia after leave. Massanetta Springs plans involve about twenty eight locals. Mrs Randall Ridgeway becomes bookkeeper at Nicolas Poultry Company.
The national parks are federally owned areas preserved for outstanding scenery by Acts of Congress. National monuments are reserved for their historic prehistoric or scientific interest.
Terry Arnold, a Vermont journalist, travels to Argentina with Raff and Brooks Kimberly to study the wealthy playboy set. They tour a grand estancia, meet the mayordomo Sandy MacLaughlin, confront a sick prized bull named China, and explore the trophy room while tensions rise over wealth, status, and passion for horses.
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