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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1945
Page
4
Published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia asks readers to report any delay or irregularity in delivery to maintain a perfect service. Includes a Psalm citation.
The article describes Japan's desperate efforts to cope with military challenges. It notes cabinet crises and naval command shakeups while Japan defends against air raids and contends with Chinese advances in Nanning and Okinawa. It argues Japan remains resilient but hampered by overstretched supply lines and limited gains from current campaigns.
The article notes France showing less material damage than peers, intact cities and industry, and a reborn national pride. Leaders display judgment and tolerance as tensions with the United States ease under President Truman, signaling closer Franco American friendship.
The piece argues that after heavy losses on Okinawa the Japanese remnant will likely fight to extermination rather than surrender. It notes historical parallels with Iwo Jima and Dunkerque and questions whether awareness of hopelessness will alter war prolongation. General Kenny’s warning of a war that may leave Japan as only a navigation menace is cited.
Gen Omar Bradley arrives at LaGuardia with fellow officers, the second senior commander back in the United States since V E Day. The piece traces his pivotal role from North Africa to D Day and the Rhine, highlighting his quiet leadership and tactical prowess. General Eisenhower is expected soon, with Bradley lauded as a frontline pillar of Allied victory.
Omaha Nebraska June 8 7 George Hart lost a diamond while feeding his flock of chickens and reduced his barnyard population by 250. James L White helped search and found the gem after cleaning and dressing 250 chickens. The 106th Division known as the Lion Division trained at Camp Atterbury adopted a lion head insignia with blue infantry red artillery and a lion face.
One year ago the Coordinating Committee for Post War Planning of Winchester and Frederick County appointed Grant Pollock Mrs Harold Brown and Miss Frances Beverley a three member committee to prepare a survey questionnaire to learn community post war needs. Armored combat intensifies on the French plains and a strong U S thrust advances near Cherbourg. The Victory Exchange continues urging public to bring antiques to sell in exchange for War Stamps.
Early today at Grimes a dairy truck upset releasing twenty eight cans of milk and injuring two men slightly. The event disrupted traffic as responders secured the scene and assessed injuries.
David Hess, Ursinus College graduate from Collegeville Pa, is noted among graduates. Mr and Mrs Richard Crewe Jr receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter as part of the day's notices.
Mrs. I. D. Barton locates surviving Stonewall Brigade members and awards medals. C. A. McIinee nearly loses a fine mare to poisoning at his Rosenberger area farm. T. R. Kerns and his daughters suffer injuries in a runaway near Winchester while returning to White Post.
Deserted by her traveling salesman lover a young Baltimore woman tries to end her life by staying in an air filled room for 12 hours. A hotel clerk intervenes and saves her. In Scranton a woman leaves 10000 dollars for care of her horse and dog for life.
A discussion of the Book of Job addressing why the righteous suffer. It argues suffering not always tied to merit, notes a divine test of character, and cites Job’s realization of God’s majesty. The text suggests a fuller answer lies in the gospel and apostles of Christ.
A quiz list asks seven questions on parliamentary rules business limits Florence Crittenton Homes power units Jupiter planet size true false wartime elections NRA Wave Hour Administration official who resigned May 15 and White House rep crafts a coat beard term toys composer and Mammoth Cave location.
The article discusses Truman sending Hopkins to Moscow and Davies to London to probe the Yalta agreement and Big Five power dynamics. It critiques a UN peace plan giving the Security Council new coercive powers and military enforcement potential, highlighting veto tensions and the risk to global stability.
The article explains common scalp tumors such as sebaceous cysts and lipomas, their growth, risks like infection and bald spots, and that removal is usually straightforward with local anesthesia. It notes the importance of early operation and includes a Q&A on skin cancer not being contagious.
An American platoon leader, Murray, earned three bravery citations and the Medal of Honor after charging German positions near Mirayersbers France. Despite eight wounds he led his men, directed artillery and mortars, captured 10 Nazis, and secured a bridge roadblock before being wounded again. Murray, Baltimore born, attended UNC, last with the 3rd Infantry in Europe. A Civil Air Patrol Cadet age rule notes a girl may join at fifteen and become an adult at eighteen.
Washington June 9 First Lt Charles P Murray Jr 24 of Wilmington NC receives the Congressional Medal of Honor after he left his patrol to single handedly kill at least 20 Germans capture 10 and rout 200 despite being wounded during the action
Gail, a newly appointed Springdale Health Officer, assists Mary Berend, a war widow mother in the slums, as she delivers a healthy six pound boy and plans a milk fund and nursery. Gail coordinates care for Nina Sermaline and a Wasserman patient, arranging settlement aid and clinics while pursuing her ambitious public health agenda.
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