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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1941
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star reminds advertisers that display ads with borders must reach the office by 9 P M the day before publication. Transient rate is 45 cents per inch with contrast rates on appliances.
A 1941 note dated July 26 invokes the Bible verse Job 30:5 as a motto for moral resolve and resilience in the face of adversity. The message emphasizes perseverance and eternal triumph over wrongdoing.
Britain launched a radio appeal to 125 million people under Nazi rule urging V signs on streets and walls to spark revolt. Nazis countered with a V victoriA campaign of their own, plastering V symbols and using Beethoven’s Fifth to spread propaganda. The exchange shows persistent discontent and a fertile field for resistance across occupied Europe.
The essay recalls that large armies frighten citizens who seek civilian control. It cites two incidents where commanders disciplined troops to avoid civilian ire and political leverage, praising the tradition while warning militarists elsewhere. It argues civilian oversight remains essential despite some failures.
Alfred Duff Cooper is removed as Minister of Information and named Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster with a Far East mission to coordinate Britain's military and administrative efforts there. Brendan Bracken succeeds him, backed by Churchill allies, amid criticism of propaganda handling.
The passage notes widespread frustration in Britain over delays in publishing truth about the war. It suggests part blame lies with generals and admirals for withholding information and argues removal would be advisable.
The editorial argues that the long standing moral embargo on Japan has failed to cripple its war effort. It calls for a real embargo that stops vital materials and aligns U S policy with China while keeping focus on the Atlantic battle. It condemns aiding two adversaries and urges decisive action to aid Britain and China.
The Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge vows to boycott The Constitution and Journal for editorials he calls wrong in attitude. The Progressive editorials condemn his removal of educators and fear the state’s name and free expression suffer under his actions.
A 2000 year old letter found in Sinkiang describes a Tartar girl writing to her lord as they part, recalling past hunts and horse games, and urging him to cross the Great Wall as winter nears with promises of a warm blanket.
Robert G. Harper, a Winchester boy, is at the 106 ts to pass the Virginia Bat “ at ion. For the third straight day the temperature soars up to 99 degrees, with no relief predicted by the weather report. Five years ago British and American refugees Swarm up Madrid as rebels begin to encircle the Spanish republic. Miss Gwendolyn Haynes succeeds Mrs Hoye Riley as music director of the high school. E E Baker of Winchester is elected president of the Baker clan at their annual reunion near Strasburg at St Stephens Church.
Ashbig mback Brumback and George C. Wright of Stephens City receive the State Farmer Degree at a Blacksburg FFA rally. Secretary Stimson says Germany will regain footing once a world plan from a recent London parley takes full effect amid economic distress. Ronnie Lohas and Clark Snapp die when their car overturns on the North Frederick Turnpike near town.
Twenty five years ago citizens of Winchester Frederick county were asked to raise 75 600 for a proposed Winchester and Wardensville railroad to cost over 400 000. The Vivian Hotel in Hagerstown collapsed killing three guests and injuring others. Reports say lull on the French front with British advancing at Verdun.
The hospital fund has grown to 14079.06 in four weeks. Congressman James Hay is pushing to secure one of four new army posts for Winchester.
Ernest A. Finney, former principal of Chatham negro schools, was acquitted of arson in the May 26 destruction of a negro school building. The defense argued venue, invalid confession duress, and lack of counsel, while the state leaned on a contested confession. Finney denied the statement.
In New York on July 25 Hugh S. Johnson critiques wide use of national emergency powers. He cites Washington incompetence and political influence harming regular soldiers and morale. He urges coordinated control of transport pricing and production through interlocking boards, warning of a fragile civilian supply and the need for realistic reorganization.
Leon Henderson claims authority to cut automobile production by fifty percent without consulting OPM or Bill Knudsen. He likens his power to B M Baruch in 1918, but Baruch had broader control over prices civilian supply priorities commandeering and conservation under presidential supervision.
An eminent physician and expert swimmer, Dr David Mezz of Brooklyn, endorses swimming as the ideal full body workout. The article notes ocean and natural waters provide high oxygen for detoxification and clean pools reduce disease through filtration and sanitization. It cautions about fatigue, overheating, and chilling risks that can lower immunity and affect nose and ear infections.
The passage credits wartime success to top leaders across sectors like food, fuel, finance, transportation, and the armed services. It praises mutual trust among officials and notes a contrast with contemporary Washington marked by back-stabbing and self-interest.
The narrator recalls a multi tier system from bottom to top with interlocking boards in each field. Each field has an administrator with full authority whose decision is final unless appealed upward. This structure led to few conflicts or confusions and only a handful of cases reaching the President.
Seven questions ask for a British soldier nickname a Latin tariff phrase Mary Queen of Scots husband the Hanging Gardens Babylon built by Nebuchadnezzar or others the Swedish Helsinki form Ralph Roister Doister traits first abolition steps by Pennsylvania or Massachusetts Chief Justice title pampas US equivalent health exclamation meaning.
A note on pronoun case after forms of be. It states the subject form should follow be as in I thought it was he rather than him. It adds an example of the traditional rule with believed to be he.
Phase Henrico county's barefoot burglar remains at large in Richmond area. Police received over 50 burglary reports tied to a nocturnal intruder who uses a Nashlight to light loot. A west end resident described seeing the suspect, a Black man, fleeing an upstairs room. Police have few further clues on his identity.
The article recalls Col. Lisidberghs France flight and credits a young aviation official as key to the engine that made it possible. A banquet scene shows colleagues praising the invention while a friend questions the focus on the pilot versus the motor builders.
Reader can get factual answers by writing The Winchester Star Information Bureau in Washington directed by Frederic J Haskin. Enclose three cents for reply.
A quiz style page answers questions on military service figures, aviation and naval roles, road safety, transatlantic travel, and natural resources. It notes about 594000 Selective Service trainees, 1924 royal visit to the United States, Norwegian naval supply roles, 6.2 percent of fatal auto crashes involving women, US highway mileage about three times European totals, first human blood transfusion in 1667, forest damage value at 2 143 737 dollars, and 1939 world tin production at 183 006 long tons with trends since 1938 and 1929.
Advertisement for a booklet titled Natural Scenes in the United States offers a portrait of famous U S natural beauty spots, one per state plus the District of Columbia. It promises accessible descriptions, colorful printing, and costs ten cents postage paid. Readers mail in with a coupon to Washington D C for the booklet.
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