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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication details and subscription rates. The Monday, June 4, 1945 issue features a biblical verse from I Cor 11 and a note on delivery accuracy.
Washington seeks steps to distribute meat to Americans as federally inspected plants cut output. Slaughterers process two thirds of last year, fewer hogs and cattle reach plants, private markets would price scarcity to direct meat. Government revises control to move meat to short supply areas amid uncertain success.
Chairman Krug proposes a one week summer vacation for war workers tired from long service. He notes plants with regular schedules may not need this, but many factories face heavy pressure and workers have labored nonstop since the war began. Vacations would refresh and sustain efficiency as arms cutbacks are announced.
The report notes production lag and argues vacations will raise efficiency, signaling a slower return to mass civilian goods. It urges plants to adopt Krug's suggestion where feasible without disrupting schedules.
Reprinted editorial notes American submarine crews have sunk 1,119 Japanese ships totaling 4.5 million tons since the war’s start, about four-fifths of Japan’s prewar shipping. In one year they felled 2 million tons as bases moved closer to home, with 43 U.S. subs lost.
A satirical comparison notes American and British tax structures. It argues Americans endure high levies yet British rates appear steeper, detailing exemptions, rates on income and purchases, and overall tax burdens for individuals and households.
Richmond News Leader urges the Southern states to avoid self pity while acknowledging serious regional problems. The piece argues the South has unique potentials and resources but must balance self critique with constructive action.
Marine Corps Military Police perform varied police duties and are trained for combat. They are required to fight if the occasion demands, according to Marine Corps Headquarters.
Miss Ann Buckley is selected for the role of Victory Queen at Handley High School. The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church plans a memorial service Sunday for founder Lawrence Whitlock at Mt. Habron Cemetery. Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosts a swimming party and picnic at Mr. and Mrs. McSherry Lupton’s home.
Five years ago Britain faced Dunkirk defeat as Dunkerque fell to the Nazis with 40,000 prisoners. Churchill declared resolve in the House of Commons. The House of David nine hosts Park under floodlights Thursday. Winchester votes gear up for mayor and city council election.
Ten years ago Babe Ruth left the field after a stormy arc with the Boston Braves announcing his retirement. The piece notes former players Douglas DuShane and Joe Thomas among Shenandoah Valley Academy graduates and honors Harry Fowle on his year's honor roll. Charles P. Bailey celebrates his 81st birthday with friends' congratulations.
Hundreds of Winchester citizens attend final rites for Police Chief M A Doran who died two days earlier. Hoover vetoes a pension bill relating to the Spanish American War is overridden in Congress. Emma Jean Sloat 86 native of Winchester is buried in Washington with local honors.
Twenty years ago Katherine Baker, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Baker, graduated from Holton Arms School Washington DC with high honors. Local heat records show 98 degrees in shade at Rouss Hall and 104 in sun at Friendship Hall. Clarke county farmer Jesse J Russell struck by paralysis while hiveing bees.
A reader letters column answers questions about steel vests for PT boat sailors, merchant seamen dependents, and the Klaskanine River namesake. It notes electron microscope magnification limitations and that goldfish may die if frozen solid for long.
Mayor Ward appears before the council urging an open citizens meeting to discuss the city manager plan or government. Bombardment of Rheims Cathedral continues. Italian push checked by Austrians. Turks report losses over 100000 since last fall. Torrential rains swell streams. Potomac at 19 feet above normal and rivers rise. no loss of life reported yet.
The question asks if Russians may own private property. The answer states private ownership is permitted in the USSR for homes furniture personal belongings daily needs land plots and cottages for rest at sea mountains or countryside.
Gail McCormick, a physician, entertains Stephen McCormick during a tense visit at her Washington home. He admires her resolve and hints at romance as Katie the housekeeper enhances the scene with a well prepared meal. Gail reflects on Burke and her medical career amid personal doubt.
The piece discusses how most quarrels stem from language and misunderstood terms across religion and politics. It argues that disputes often arise from different vocabularies conveying opposite meanings and urges readers to avoid futile quarrels over inconsequential differences.
London reports a Luxembourg radio broadcast stating over 7,000,000 Poles are to be settled in former German territory. About 2,500,000 Poles would be settled in Silesia as Germans are evacuated from those areas.
Seven quiz questions covering wartime figures, proverbs, European resistance after V E Day, English corrections, Okinawa capital, a nursery rhyme character, insurance payout forms, a Japanese news agency, a U S government espionage agency, and the state containing Muscle Shoals.
Water proof crib mattress listed with a seven piece bedroom suite and a three piece set. Likely a local home goods sale or notice describing multiple furniture items for sale.
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