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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star, Winchester Virginia records advertising and subscription details for daily publication excluding Sundays. The notice lists rates for subscribers and carriers and includes a Bible verse from Matthew 5 11 12.
Analysts expect a surge in new car demand after the war, with 10 000 000 to 12 000 000 annual units, based on aging cars, saving trends, and resumed production. Since about half the car materials come from outside the industry, a wide range of businesses may benefit and employment in auto and related industries should rise.
The text weighs rumors that Japan may seek peace if it can avoid total collapse. It questions Tokyo's willingness to surrender and explores how an end to the war could affect Allied strategy, governance of Japan, and postwar territorial issues. No concrete peace plan is outlined.
The text argues that curing Japan of warlike tendencies requires a long education program. It notes language barriers would make this effort very difficult and outlines the scale of the challenge for Japan to join world society as a decent member.
In Tokyo Premier Kantaro Suzuki appeals to 46 prefectural governors to rally faith in leadership amid ongoing war reverses. He warns Germany’s surrender won’t soften Japan’s aims of self existence and self protection and foresees cabinet resignations if public confidence collapses. Nagoya looms in the background as smoke marks a bleak industrial war scene.
In World War II California, loyalty guided some Japanese Americans back home while riders in the night terrorized those who returned. The War Relocation Authority logged at least 24 violent or intimidating incidents, with no trials in any shooting cases, nine arson or related acts, and calls for stronger law enforcement to curb the abuses.
Charlotte observers report American troops along the Elbe were dissatisfied with plans for a Berlin victory parade by Soviet forces. Generals favored the feat, but soldiers preferred preserving lives after anticipated 20,000 American casualties. They praise Normandy and the rapid advance across Europe.
One year ago Allied air power blasted Germany with its heaviest single strike yet as British based planes reported no German fighter opposition. Wendell R. Barney is recommended by Gov. Darden for the State Board of Accountancy, the sole candidate from the area among nine. Clay B. Carr of Boyce was elected president of the Clarke County Lions Club at a Berryville meeting. Snag Sargent announces a nine game Handley schedule for next fall.
In a German aerial raid on Paris many were killed and numerous wounded. Two British hospital ships were reportedly attacked. Paul Rhodes a local druggist and amateur pilot took a flight to Baltimore this morning to obtain serum for a Tularemia patient. W Nelson Page was elected president of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the University of Virginia Alumni Association at a local banquet.
Dr Alan Defoé linked to the Dionne quintuplets is made an officer of the Order of the English Empire by King George. Charles Anderson graduates with honors from Duke University on the dean's list for three straight years.
The Winchester visit of the National Editorial Association is hosted by secretary Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce. Stephens City high school's senior class presented Mammy's Lil Wild Rose last Friday night. Eleven graduates will receive diplomas tomorrow evening at exercises. City Solicitor Philip Williams delivers the principal address. Orvis C. Whitacre, director of West Frederick Bank and county citizen, died at his Gore area home after weeks of illness.
A Harrisonburg jury held the Valley Turnpike Company not liable in the Crowder death case. Drought damages wrenched crops in the region. Alexander Graham Bell invited again to head the National Geographic Society. Edward Kline recovers from injuries after a lightning strike near Pughtown Pike. Winchester youths ride hay wagons from Beverley’s to an Opequon picnic.
God has a plan for our lives down to the smallest detail but freedom to choose. Christianity rejects fatalism and asserts divine guidance without compulsion. Rejecting God's plan leads to trouble and sorrow, while following it ends in green pastures and joy.
The policy expires five years after its effective date unless converted to permanent status. Only those effective in 1940 expire in 1945. The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs is expected to urge Congress to pass remedial legislation if the war extends beyond the current five-year term.
A compendium of fact questions and answers from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. Topics include human bones numbers, Irish leader birthplace, Russian Orthodox Patriarch, Great Salt Lake outlets, midshipman allowances, shutterbug term, foreign awards in the Army system, and Kenilworth Illinois naming linked to Sir Walter Scott.
Navy Department reports 1,141,917 enlisted men aged 21 to 29 inclusive and 513,622 men aged 30 and over. The figures total the active enlisted strength across the two age brackets.
Gail cares for Nina Sermalino in a crowded hospital setting while dealing with Agnes and Dr Kramer. Flashbacks reveal Nina’s mother Carman and Johnny Sermalino, Gail’s protective history, and Gail’s longing for Burke Gentry as she navigates love, duty, and a looming rift with Stephen McCormick.
A soldier serving at division headquarters earns combat credit for battles in which he personally participated, while a clerk stationed overseas is not automatically credited with stars for areas such as North Africa, Italy or France unless he met combat participation criteria.
A set of seven quiz prompts asks about grammar corrections presidents bachelor status the AA acronym the location of Davao Island in the Philippines whether Jefferson Davis served in Congress whether a poker player can concede a pot at showdown the MV proposal Swinemuende the sea of its port and magnetism whether like poles attract or repel and whether Goliath is a giant or a dwarf
Special price list for cotton and felt mattresses with weights from 45 to 75 pounds. Includes water proof crib mattress and several mahogany and walnut bedroom suites with multiple piece configurations and price points.
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