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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1945
Page
4
Publication notes state daily except Sunday with 9 P M ad deadline the day before. Rates include transient 50 cents per inch and contract rates on application. Readers urged to report delivery delays or irregularities to maintain a perfect system.
The article recounts Korea’s early war against Japan and details Admiral Yi Sun Sin’s Turtle Ship. It describes a 120 foot long iron plated vessel with a turtle head prow, 20 oars, speared protection, and fire arrows from port holes. It notes Japan’s 1592 Pusan invasion during Hideyoshi’s campaign.
Military authorities widely agree invasion of the home islands is seen as essential to end the war with Japan quickly. Some doubt from Gen Stilwell about Manchuria, but focus remains on striking the home islands as Gen MacArthur rules out detours via China.
Reprinted editorial notes Senator Byrd’s long push for government reform on the economy side, facing criticism from New Dealers but gaining support as conservatives recognize waste. It praises Truman’s plan for a national manager of federal employees as a quicker path to cutting public funds without war impact.
One year ago a poultry operator urged quashing a warrant while contending the city ordinance is unconstitutional. Judge Rice heard arguments and took the matter under advisement. Also a first annual playground doll show drew thirty two entrants. Reports from Moscow said explosions were heard near the rail center at Lwow, implying German demolition prep for defeat.
Five years ago a nationwide heat wave continued for days with scattered showers offering little relief. Mrs. H. G. Browne, mother of Mrs. W. A. Baker, was gravely ill at her daughter’s home on 8S Washington Street. New British taxes raised to support warfare and a 42 percent income levy were reported as unprecedented.
Ten years ago a sum of 3 700 000 dollars was allocated to eliminate grade crossings in Virginia. Dr L M Allen denies reports of an infantile paralysis case in Winchester. Mrs Beverley N Rice hosts a bridge and shower for Miss Virginia Ann Huntsberry ahead of her August 1 marriage to Mr James D Shockey.
Fifteen years ago Winchester Hi ram Lodge No 21 invited members and visitors to attend the funeral of Frank G Walter. Federal scouts searched Winchester for Japanese beetles Earl Dodson, a railway mail clerk on the 3 and O. Railroad is stricken at Harpers Ferry and cannot continue his run. Mrs Theodore Conner, Ferry postmistress, completes the run to Strasburg in his stead.
The War Department should act without delay to release physicians no longer needed in uniform. With Europe’s war ended and more than a million soldiers demobilizing, the Army Navy and Veterans Administration together count about 60 000 doctors and surgeons yet civilian medical care at home remains stretched. Prioritize freeing Italian French and German based doctors to relieve overworked civilian practitioners.
Thirty years ago Ambassador Gerrard presented the Lusitania note to German officials prompting anticipation of home front response. Pat Dunn is slated to play third base in a grudge game between Winchester Inn and Marist College at the Catholic University here.
Berryville hosts unveiling of a Confederate dead memorial and 100 Winchester residents attend including Turner Ashby camp members. Mrs Loring Cover and daughter Virginia escape injury as their horse slips on new vitrified brick on Cork Street.
A prison tale riffs on God sending messages to humanity like taps on a wall. The piece argues initial confusion yields to understanding, as patterns reveal meaning from scripture, preparing believers to respond to God’s counsel.
A luncheon for Truman and Stalin precedes the Big Three talks at Potsdam. The menu features liver and bacon with sides, followed by desserts and cigars. The article notes the conference is in early stages and humorously suggests lighter meals may help keep morale high during talks.
A reader quiz asks seven items on literature geography and science. Questions cover author of A Lion Is In the Street Vatican City size Nellie Melba radio FM symbol dynamite inventor trapezoid flower symbolism violet aborigines William Penn faith and military race stats.
Grimes Virginia July 21 A delegation from Galilee Church attended a protracted meeting at Welltown Church last Wednesday night. Mrs Otis Brown and children of Cross Junction visited here with Mr and Mrs Walter Brown. Birth announcements include James Russell son of Mr and Mrs Russell Morrison and Gary Lee son of Mr and Mrs Albert Luttrell, Luttrell formerly of Martinsburg.
Regular services for the Narvarene church will be held at the former location 5045 Loudoun Street starting this Sunday. The large tent used by the church has been sold to another denomination.
Washington July 1 1939 textile shortage forces Detroit men to improvise as they buy ladies' panties for their own use. Senator Ferguson quoted a Detroit wholesale dealer letter noting essential garments grow scarcer and the shortage becomes more acute.
Terry Arnold, a Vermont novelist, works on a second book about the Argentine playboy set. The party including Brooks Kimberly and Corinne Artigas travels by air to Buenos Aires, with hints of romance, shopping, and a forthcoming estancia visit as tensions and plans unfold.
New Castle Army Public Relations office announced a training flight crash two miles east of here. The aircraft based here carried four aboard and only four persons were on board.
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