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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1943
Page
4
The notice outlines delivery accuracy requests from subscribers and requests reporting delays. It lists publishing details for The Evening Star Winchester Virginia and notes ad submission deadlines and rate structure including transient and contract rates.
Fragmentary quotation from a biblical verse dated Wednesday July 21 1943. The fragment references Paul and to preach the gospel after a vision, with emphasis on missionary guidance and early church expansion. The readable portion preserves a single line citation from Acts 16 10.
Allied observers doubt Japan can sustain a long war as American offensives in the Solomons and New Guinea reveal critical weaknesses in Japan's air and sea forces. Japan used 200 planes in early fighting with over half shot down, signaling inadequate replacements and rising American air dominance.
The report outlines three Allied objectives in the Pacific led by General MacArthur. The first target is Munda in the Solomons, a Japan stronghold. The second is Rabaul on New Britain, a major Pacific fortress. The third is Truk in the Caroline Islands, about 1,200 miles north of the Solomons.
In the midst of a critical campaign phase, the commander aims to drive Japanese forces from strategic islands near Australia. Once accomplished, ships and aircraft will sweep the seas north in preparation for a strike on Truk.
A four university consolidation plan is examined by a specially appointed commission. Governor selects Godrick and Brown for their budget and education expertise to draft a broad working outline guiding mergers of VPI with Radford, UVA with Mary Washington, and related changes, aiming for a feasible plan for next winter's General Assembly.
In Sicily, American paratroopers, once hesitant about jumping, faced danger with courage. They landed behind Axis lines, risking fire from own bombers and artillery, yet completed their tasks. The essay lauds their nerve, discipline, and democratic resolve, noting they came from familiar towns and showed collective bravery.
The United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports farm real estate values nationwide increased more than 16 percent over the past two years. Of this gain, 9 percent occurred in the year ending March 1, 1943, marking the largest annual rise in the period.
In a pivotal move Roosevelt limits foreign planning to a conservative war mobilization committee, with approval required for any foreign step after August 15. Leo Crowley leads a cautious economic warfare effort, while Hull Lehman shape food relief policy, signaling a postwar shift away from Wallace Jones disagreements and toward Farm bloc support and state department influence.
The piece discusses President Roosevelt trimming power from Wallace and Jones in favor of allied agents, arguing capitalism’s self interest and the risk of overburdened officials. It notes Ickes’ overextension and contemplates Willkie’s role in a so called one world policy.
Interior Secretary Ickes told the Sales Executives Club of New York that blame for wartime frictions rests with business men drafted into government rather than with brain trust or New Deal officials. He praised dollar a year men Knudsen Nelson Stettinius and others, and argued new hires caused clashing aims in the war program.
Swedish officials contemplate boosting the meat and pork allotment for the upcoming winter season as supply and demand factors are assessed. The move would affect households and could alter distribution through existing queues and stores.
Richmond Virginia July 21 245 convicts normally tied to road building will be offered to farmers if there is demand by week end They can work within 25 miles of camps with pay terms 30 cents an hour or 10 cents per truck mile plus highway foreman wage up to 50 cents an hour Prefer groups of seven to ten for efficiency.
Chairman Ramspeck reported that since the House Civil Service Investigating Committee began last November the average government hirings have fallen from 103,000 to 46,000 per month. He said the committee helped restrain spending though not the sole factor.
Fitzgerald Ga July 21 Judge O T Gower says if needed he will have the sheriff deputize able bodied citizens to harvest crops in the local area and issue a posse comitatus. The case continues as study aims at returning recommendations.
New York reports upbeat preseason chatter on Eagles Steelers and Giants. Giants aim for 25 plus players by mid August while Dodgers discuss mid summer practice with part time players. Various colorful notes include Denny Shea quotes and boxing lore from Havana to New Castle with light jabs at sports life and travel.
Navy petty officer John Clark recounts how North Africa troops used a single day’s racing sheet from a pile of magazines to study form charts. They picked a horse each, then checked the next day’s paper to see whose pick won, a quick education in horse racing for many soldiers.
Sgt. Donald Hallman notes a match between the Redskins led by Capt. Louis Shine and the Bears under Lieut. Harry Wheeler in the South Pacific. Spectators called the game slow and rough. Mrs. Arthur Dorrell was named Sweetheart of Artie's air force squadron at the University of Arkansas with Betty Grable second. J. Glenn Umbarger, former Bartlesville bowling alley manager, made the first WI Bowling Congress fund contribution amid Seaman Umbarger's Atlantic reach.
A British cruiser scored six bulls eye strikes, taking the roof off Catania main railway station as Axis forces move troops along the intersecting highway and rail line. Intermittent bombardments continued and the Eighth Army pushed within three miles of the Md area as mountain country around Mt Etna posed tougher defenses. The aim was air field conquest to support a broader advance in the sector.
Robert B. Dechert is named supervisor of air raid warning posts. Research at Blandy Experimental Farm near Boyce covers many plant study phases. Sugar piles up in Texas so large that many conclude rationing is unnecessary.
Registration of teachers due to low pay and short term troubles county school officials. Front Royal Viscose plant, one of the world's largest rayon producers, employs about 4,000. Gainesboro school will receive a new building for Vocational Agriculture programs.
George C. Peery, a Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, will speak here tomorrow. Rotarians hear about Russia from guest Dean Copp. Local Scouts win national rural honors.
Twenty years ago a British reparation document to Germany is nearly ready, with authorities enforcing traffic laws strictly here now.
Dashing Franco American drive keeps Huns on the run as officers and crew of San Diego are reported landed after a torpedoed or mined ship. Call is issued to 46 000 men for armed service.
Forty years ago a wildcat invaded many poultry barn yards in Jordans Hollow. 1st Lt. Bryan Conrad of the 15th Infantry writes to his family announcing his promotion to captain. Mrs. Francis Courtenay Baylor Barnum, noted Southern author, visits her sister in town.
Forty five years ago an agent named Thomas Keating advertised the largest glass of beer for five cents. Rumor spread that Gen Calixto Garcia was dead. Pvt Luther Kremer left his home for the first time since returning from Jacksonville.
A fragment poem describes patriotic workers tending victory gardens in a wooded cabin shadows while avoiding scrutiny from authorities. It laments the lack of garden tools and questions rationing calls or government officials about gasoline and supplies.
A local ad campaign highlights the advantage of direct outreach through The Star to boost responses and drive tangible results for businesses seeking effective promotions. The piece urges advertisers to leverage the newspaper’s reach for targeted engagement and measurable outcomes.
A short quiz lists questions about the Gettysburg Address, the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal, tincture sources, a grammar fix, Roosevelt broadcasting, ratification methods, Rhodesia’s naming, Auguste Rodin statues, zebra coloration, and the share of milk and cream in American diets.
Liberation reports arrival in London from Canada on Tuesday. Army cooks note cold weather boosts soldier caloric intake by six percent compared with moderate conditions.
Dr. Clendening argues hospitals reflect urban decay and rapid population shifts. The Architectural Forum presents a hospital unit concept by Hugh Stubbins Jr for a 70 000 person community with a 500 bed plan, noting policy that 2 percent need care and about 500 patients require hospitalization.
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