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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
4
Soap Shortage Prompts Rationing Idea in War Era
A War Food Administration order caps soap fat and oil use at 74 percent of 1940 41 levels signaling a looming shortage. The piece jokes about limits on bathing and potential government campaigns with slogans like Lather lightly and Limit your self to one bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Food Administration
Washington
England
Order of the Bath
Oscar
Office of Soap Conservation and Rationing
Saccharin Boosts Sugar Substitutes Amid Shortage
Saccharin sales have surged in the past two months due to a sugar shortage. Drug store chains report up to twenty five fold increases since the OPA cut sugar rations. Housewives buy saccharin by the thousands as a sugar substitute for the kitchen table, while diabetics also use it. Supplies are dwindling and a run could trigger sales restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Editorial on a boy’s war era anxieties and politeness
The piece examines a boy who sulks at his aunt's visit and fears of affection. It argues his behavior reflects the presence of strangers and a child shaped by wartime upheaval, yet insists he is ordinarily well mannered and grateful when not anxious about kissing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb of Satan
Downfall of ex hero McGee blamed on public, press, officials
The Christian Science Monitor critiques the handling of Private Joseph V. McGee who gained brief fame for striking unarmed German prisoners. It notes his court martial for a fourth AWOL offense after release, his false decorations, and argues public praise and political pressure share in his downfall, warning of eroding national ideals for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Joseph V. McGee
McGee
War Department
America
Tax policy notes and praise for Doughton on tax simplification
The column notes Secretary Vinson’s stance on income tax rates and suggests the automobile use tax will end after this year. It praises Representative Doughton for practical tax measures and calls for further income tax return simplification. It also mocks the car levy as an easy shakedown and hints at the poll tax debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Fred Vinson
Koupert L. Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Joneses
Smiths
Bob Doughton
Doughton
New York City May Sell Off Air Raid Sirens
City weighs bids to shed its siren network after World War II era buyouts. A Brooklyn firm offered to remove one siren from the RCA Building and keep the rest if paid 2250 dollars. For removal only the company asked 4460 dollars while the city awaits 443 smaller sirens up for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald Tribune
New York City
J. Josefsberg, Jr. and Co
Bay Parkway
Brooklyn
Departments of Market and Purchase
Polio Declared No Cases In City A Year Ago
Official statement by Dr L M Allen says no polio cases in the city and county cases were very mild, per attending physicians. George W Pope of Frederick County dies from Rocky Mountain spotted fever last night. Battleships bombarding Guam as transports head to the sea bottom with troops and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Allen
George W. Pope
Middle Road
Frederick County
Guam
Frederick County Schools Open Septem ber Tenth
Frederick County schools will begin their sessions on September 10. Miss Dorothy Hawthorne of this city has been chosen to represent Winchester as a princess at the Tomato Festival queen’s court at Berkley Springs from August 31 to September 3. President Roosevelt may change campaign style this year adopting a front porch plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Dorothy Hawthorne
Winchester
Berkley Springs
Roosevelt
Skeet Shooters Rally Led by Renner in Loudoun County
Local skeet shooters led by Tony Renner gather in Loudoun County to target a Texas steer blamed for terrorizing residents. In the Senate, a remark by Senator Glass provokes a sharp exchange with Senator Tom Conally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Renner
Loudoun
County
Texas
Glass
Tom Conally
Senate
Campaign for Memorial Hospital fund nears opening luncheon
Twenty years ago plans for the Memorial Hospital fund campaign are nearly complete for a luncheon opening at noon at the George Washington Hotel. Virginia apple growers protest rates as the State Horticultural Society watches for members before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital Fund
George Washington Hotel
Virginia
State Horticultural Society
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern Virginia Power Co Declares Dividend At Annual Meeting
Dispatches report a three day battle in Europe with 10 000 Austrian casualties and Italian victory. Pancho Villa wide action south of the Rio Grande captures Quertaro Mexico as Capt Lewis F Cooper presides at the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Power Company
Lewis F. Cooper
Rome
Pancho Villa
Rio Grande
Quertaro
Mexico
Forty Five Years Ago No Paver Appears in Star Files
A brief note recalls that forty five years ago no paving stone was listed in the Star’s files for this date, leaving a blank in the usual catalog of road work and civic projects.
Strength for the Day sermon reflects daily faith
The essayic piece argues religion should be a daily life, not a fire escape. It recounts stories from Shakespeare and a shipwrecked sailor to illustrate faith as a steady practice, not merely a means to avoid hell. It urges living faithfully each day so the outcome follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Dame
Falstaff
Reader Q A Helps With Facts From The Winchester Star
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau offers answers to questions of fact upon request. Topics cover music legends Mozart to military allotments in divorce cases, with guidance on battle stars and Army Chemical Warfare Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
A. Chemical Ware Service
Inquiries on Palestine Arabs and War Service Rules
A reader asks about Arab settlement in Palestine with historical sequence from Romans to Arabs to Turks. The War Department states no enlistments for limited service are being accepted. Regular Army enlistments are by law but regulations not yet set. Coast Guard advised for former merchant seaman records. write to Commandant for identification details. Games behind in baseball standings explained by wins and losses differences. Veterans may apply for readjustment allowance at the nearest U S Employment Service with discharge, status, earnings, service duration, and registration requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Department
Army
Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
Washington, D. C
H. R
H. A
Sporting News
U. S
German Measles During Pregnancy Ties to Birth Defects
A 1940s Australian and U S studies link German measles in early pregnancy to congenital defects such as eye cataracts and heart malformations. Risk peaks by the second month near 100 percent, then falls to about 50 percent in the third month, with ongoing risk thereafter. Doctors urge protection for pregnant women and note possible serums for exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions Turn to Page 2 for Answers
A quiz list asks seven questions covering Cinderella slipper material the father of the modern submarine the Iron Woman aircraft carrier the Wyoming Valley Massacre location a repealed constitutional amendment the Cagayan valley island age two score and ten meaning of semi and demi Crusade leadership and number of Continental Congresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Valley
Philippines
Cagayan Valley
Nose knows thief in Nashville ham theft
A one year old blind man was sent to state prison for stealing a ham. He confessed he could not see the ham but claimed he could smell it, remaining unashamed during questioning. The incident occurred in Nashville, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Higher Bracket for Hoopteron Officials Raises Salaries
A 5000-strong community ends two-bit public service in Hoopteron. Since 1877 aldermen earned 25 cents and the mayor 50 cents annually. After the new administration starts aldermen will receive 300 dollars and the mayor 500 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooperton
Argentine Estate Intrigue Stirs a Vermont Writer
Terry Arnold, a young Vermont novelist, visits Argentina to research a follow up book and becomes entangled with Brooks Kimberly and Corinne Artigas at the Kimberly estancia. A kiss from Raff Cordoba sparks a confrontation as Brooks witnesses the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Arnold
Vermont
Brooks Kimberly
Ultimo Ventura
Corinne Artigas
Kimberly
Raff Cordoba
Terry
Corinne
Brooks
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Mozart
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Syndicate, Inc
I. Q
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Central Press Association
I YY and
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Raff
Jime
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Roxie
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Angela
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Sandy
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China
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Crinne
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