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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1944
Page
4
Mailed in conformity with P.O D Order 12687 readers urged to report delivery delays. Rates listed for in office, by mail, and by carrier with monthly, quarterly, and annual options. Psalm verse closes the notice.
Bankers, credit managers, wholesalers and jobbers testify that the Commerce Department’s claim of “startling proportions” in business turnover is accurate. In the two years after Pearl Harbor 1 073 000 firms closed while 572 000 opened, with about half of new ventures failing to succeed due to misjudging competition and harsh regulatory climate. Capital alone does not guarantee success. Strong management, courage and endurance are essential to survive in a hostile market.
The Treasury reports yearly payments to Native tribes dating back to 1794 and 1825. It notes 5200 New York Indians receive a trifling annual percale and other ceremonial costs, while the Choctaw tribe gets 600 for blacksmith services and 220 for steel and iron plus 600 for a light horsemen corps since 1855.
An Allied commission concludes that proper sea land and air power allows successful landings anywhere, including Japan, with amphibious tests surpassing expectations. It warns of long Pacific supply lines and stresses that sustained logistics, not landing technique alone, will decide when Japan can be pressured into defeat.
A ban on Catherine D. Bowen’s Yankee From Olympus cited the Soldiers Vote Act shielding armed forces from politically controversial reads. Critics question why a life of Justice Holmes drew the restriction while other works remain allowed, noting possible misinterpretation by Senator Robert Aalt and the political campaigns impacting judgment.
The survey places the United States at the top for both aircraft quality and production volume, with American planes faster safer longer ranged and higher capacity than any other nation. It contrasts American flexible leadership with Germanys rigid totalitarian system and notes planes from multiple states.
Chilean police officers, just finishing an American visit to study methods, traveled in heavy overcoats and gloves through 100 degree below zero weather as they headed toward the Chile border. Their northern journey underscores the chill of the border crossing and the practical needs of cold gear.
The Star pledges full coverage across local, national, and world events to keep readers informed with timely reporting and comprehensive updates.
A year ago contributions reached 25150.60 of a 26000 goal for war bonds. Police handled multiple auto accidents over the weekend as temperatures climbed to 92 and then reached 100. D. D. Crenshaw died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a serious illness. Nellie Lancaster visits Winchester Lodge as Virginia Rebekahs president. The District Nurses Association raised 809 from a three day lawn party. Boys Club enrolled 265 members as of February 1, 1939.
George Washington Hotel hosts stockholders meeting tonight and Rotary Club gathering with guest speaker J Linfield Damon president of American Hotel Corporation. The Right Rev St George Tucker will speak at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville on Sunday as former bishop to Japan.
Dr. L. M. Allen's Clematis takes the blue in the hunter class at the Front Royal Horse Show. John Harper another Allen horse wins the blue in the free-for-all hunter class. Capt Philip E. Walker's threshing machine saved from fire as field burns. Valley apple growers anticipate a large crop.
The long distance lines open marking the first messages to Richmond Staunton and Atlanta and the city joins the outside world. Out-of-town guests are expected for tonight's German event at the Winchester Inn ballroom hosted by the Winchester German Club. The Has Beens baseball team leaves Winchester for Staunton for three games this week under manager John A. Kerns.
Forty five years ago prominent citizen Josiah L. Baker dies at his Osburn home. His family is among the oldest in the Valley. C B Rouss to reveal plans for a Market street lot at 8 tonight. W H Dinges suffers a non serious attack after recent reelection as Frederick county Board of Supervisors chair.
D D PEACE HAS ITS PRICE After wartime burdens nations face the task of transforming victory into international justice. The speaker argues peace requires sacrifice, including personal comfort and greater public spending to maintain international order and security beyond the war.
Danny Strzyzewski a 16 year old at East High School overcomes a hip ailment to excel as an organist at St Adalbert s Church a tennis player on the school team a scoutmaster and an honor student He has a 97 percent average and plays in the school orchestra winning six of nine matches this year.
A brief note warns that purchasing such items could provoke retaliatory strikes or escalation, highlighting potential fallout and political risk without detailing specific actors or dates.
War diary notes Capt Raymond Hitchcock from Grand Forks and Capt Kenneth Bender of Sioux Falls directing swift action to gain 750 yards of frontline territory near St Lo. The report describes bluff detection, precise targeting, and rapid counterfire that left German casualties and fear.
Dr Logan Clendening explains how malaria resurges in temperate regions after wars. He cites Massachusetts cases from Civil War to present and urges vigilance, swamp drainage, and mosquito control with quinine as a reliable remedy.
Capt. John W. Fritts wore a foxtail on his helmet instead of camouflage netting. Three German medics mistook him for an Indian, reacting with fear as one officer pointed and shuddered at the emblem.
Frederick county officials announced Miss Mary H. Payne of Bunker Hill West Virginia has been appointed a teacher in the Frederick county system and will serve as principal of White Hall school succeeding Mrs Bertha Stanton.
A reader challenge asks on page two to answer seven questions. Topics include Normandy invasion forces, Manchukuo former name, gibbon classification, a Virginia city restored by John D Rockfeller Jr, a grammar correction, author of The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard, the people called Thais, a strategic material for toothpaste tubes, and the marimba as a musical instrument.
The question asks whether Canada pays taxes to the British government. Historically Canada is part of the British Empire and paid certain taxes to Britain, but as a dominion with self government it collected and allocated revenues locally. The simple true/false cannot be determined without specific historical context.
Helen Anderson and Junior Lardick of Winchester spent Sunday with their parents in Rock Enon. Mr. and Mrs Edwin Lockhart welcome a son born at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Lockharts now have eight children. Mrs Mamie Shanholtz of Cumberland visits with Allan. Clark Anderson sold his farm to Minnie Householder and moved to Winchester. Rosenberger visits with the Lockharts. Lillian Deets, former Miss Lillian Triplett, gives birth to a girl as her husband serves with armed forces.
Mary Norman, a widow, plans for her son Dr. Matthew Norman and his nurse wife Irene. The family navigates Mary’s migraine illness, Irene’s devotion, and lingering tensions about Mary’s decorating shop as life with Judith Lambert enters the scene and questions of duty arise.
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