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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1942
Page
4
The Winchester Virginia Evening Star lists delivery and advertising guidelines. It asks subscribers to report delays to maintain perfect service and notes ad copy must reach the office by 9 PM the day before publication with transient and contract rates.
A brief excerpt cites a parable reference from Matt 13 3 and a dated note “Weekly Saturday June 6 1942” with lines about timing and memory presented as a motivational image. The fragment preserves a religious text snippet and a publication date in a historical newspaper context.
Analysis notes German civilians face mounting distress from RAF raids and mass migrations. It argues morale risks collapse despite Hitler's youth indoctrination as Cologne and Essen suffer repeated night bombings. It cautions Germany cannot defend Berlin and other cities while fighting on both fronts and occupying Western Europe.
The West Coast from Nome to Mexico readies to repel any Japanese attack following Dutch Harbor raids. Land naval and air forces are on alert and civilian defense strengthened since Pearl Harbor. Preparations against possible sorties continue coastwide with defenses greatly bolstered.
The text asserts inland relocation and hardened resolve in the U S after attacks on Dutch Harbor and Tokyo. It claims Japanese bombardment aims to sow fear but instead strengthens American determination to fight the war against the 'Asiatic barbarians.'
The piece reports Frank R. Kent’s view in The Baltimore Sun that a New Deal backed effort seeks to unseat Representatives Howard Smith of Virginia and Albert Gore of Tennessee in the coming primaries. It argues the campaign targets their independence on labor and budget issues, framing it as a national matter and warning of a dangerous precedent for American politics.
Staunton Evening Leader notes army messes using silver plating on eating tools as silver stocks rise under government purchase. Chromium freed from plating is redirected to military use. The piece muses whether silver bullets, once thought potent, could be extended to other uses.
The STAR notes current press times around the world with 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome 11 P M in the Balkans signaling late news schedules for international audiences.
Letters from L. B. Carpenter and Walter I. Priest argue for prohibition and warn of state overreach. Carpenter laments whiskey production and urges absolute prohibition for moral and social purity. Priest discusses the presidency, Congress, and the risk of centralized power undermining democracy.
The Rev Simon Blocker retiring president of the General Synod of the Reformed Church of America urged a moratorium on preaching to curb endless talk. He noted ministers often preach teach catechize and address many groups and warn a single human cannot sustain such vocal output and retain interest.
Major James Wells of a Maine infantry regiment drills at Camp Shelby Mississippi. He lectures on ducking from observers and tours the field in a jeep while using a Sling-shot to pop the heads of any targets showing.
A poem celebrates national pride and heritage. The speaker credits forefathers for freedom and honors current soldiers as healthy sons of America. The piece asserts resilience and resolve against enemies and the desire to remain free.
Bobby Houghton of Berryville and Lawrence Buckner of Boyce are named to The Star's All-Star Baseball Team of the Frederick Clarke loop. A small funeral for Lou Gehrig is noted, as he dies days ago. The Dutch reject Japanese demands on rubber and other vital war exports from the East Indies.
The Rev. George E. Owen, a popular minister of the Church of Christ, resigns to pursue studies at Chicago University. Jean Harlow, platinum blonde film star, dies in a Hollywood hospital after a painful illness. Local ministerial association urges council to enforce the $1,000 carnival tax shown within city limits.
John D. Rockefeller Jr hopes both major parties include repeal of prohibition in their election platforms. Richard Gray leads Handley Alumni meeting planning banquet and dance. Washington police chief warns the rapidly growing bonus army of ex service men to move or be removed.
In Winchester the 58th annual Confederate Memorial event fills the streets with spectators. Miss Dorothy McCann of Step henson is named Winchester and Frederick county's most popular girl in a local contest. Albert R. Patton and Miss Lot tie Virginia Fuller are married at the U B Parsonage.
Twenty five years ago the Auditorium theatre in the city hall reopened presented by the Citizens Band offering five cent movies nightly. War registration passes without incident in Winchester and Frederick county with 969 young men registering in Winchester and 503 in Frederick.
A series of meetings hosted by 4 H clubs and home demonstration groups from June 8 to June 12. Topics include cutting and fitting garments preservation of fruits and vegetables with less sugar remodeling clothes and all day sessions with lunch provided.
The Star offers comprehensive coverage of local and global news with reports from city to international happenings. Readers can follow politics, economy, science, and culture through timely summaries and in-depth features.
G. Frank Baker leads a list of pharmacists examined in Maryland at the first test for the profession. Twenty five Winchester youths are barred from Valley Female College as visitors by Prof. A B C Warrick. Reports of renewed mad dog scares spread through the northern valley.
A reader quiz asks about historical facts including a German pocket battleship scuttled near Montevideo in 1939 and Lenin’s first name. It covers flags like Adjusted Compensation for WWI veterans and asks about the five dollar bill and global landmarks.
A rule of thumb clarifies dangling subject verb omission in subordinate clauses. For example replace When six years old with When I was six years old to maintain explicit subject and predicate.
Mexico completed its formal alignment with the United Nations by notifying all 26 signatories of its adherence to the anti Axis document signed in Washington. Foreign Minister Padilla said the Atlantic Charter principles reflect Mexican desires for justice and noted about 5,000 Mexicans sought U.S. armed forces service.
The Star invites questions on any factual or informative topic that does not require extensive research. Send your clear question signed with name and address, include a three cent stamp, and note that medical or legal advice cannot be provided. Address details for the Star's Washington office.
A series of short Q and A entries covers topics from veteran rail fare to military leadership and cultural figures. Highlights include furlough fare at one and a quarter cents per mile, Naval Academy and Military Academy superintendents named for January 1942, tanker oil capacity about 100000 barrels, U S O clarification, skin care technique, Erno Rapee’s background, native status of apples, Skylark saxophone solo title, and oddly phrased weight notes.
Boise Idaho June 6 Gov Chase A Clark joined farm labor efforts to ease a sugar beet field worker shortage. He worked five hours with a borrowed hoe, sweating and aching as he said the job isn’t a breeze and is darned hard work.
In Los Angeles County every air raid siren received a noon test to detect flaws. The public had been warned for a week that the practice alarm was coming.
The Chemical Warfare Service has prepared for gas attack as President Roosevelt threatens retaliation against Japan for gas use in China. Major General Porter says gas warfare could erupt suddenly and that immediate retaliation plus masks and protective gear are essential. He notes Mussolini used gas against Ethiopians, stressing readiness.
Police investigated a report that children frightened horses near Helena. They learned a single boy with a cap pistol caused the commotion yesterday.
A small wartime civilian defense manual from Dr. Clendening’s column outlines chapters on total war civilian organization air raid conduct fire fighting and first aid among others. It lists ten air raid rules including seeking shelter blackout and staying indoors during threats. Dr. Clendening offers pamphlets at ten cents each and readers may send sixteen cents for a single copy.
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