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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
4
Publication information for The Evening Star Winchester Virginia notes second class mailing and ad deadlines The page includes a Bible verse Luke 13 24 and a national ad representative address This notice compiles postal and advertising details for the era.
The government will end responsibility for wartime fire damages on July 1 1942 and offer cheap war risk insurance through the War Damage Corporation with premiums of 10 cents per 100 for dwellings. Rates vary by property type with hospitals at 10 or 15 cents and industrial properties 20 to 75 cents per 100. Regular insurers plus government funding back the program, while endorsements to existing policies require state approval. Citizen fire safety measures such as sand buckets and extinguishers are highlighted as beneficial for both war and ordinary fires.
Reprinted editorials note a 1942 style response to wartime labor shortages as farmers recruit one time field hands and organize census led labor pools. Mt Gilead leaders compile nearby township data and mobilize volunteers to harvest crops and support neighbors during emergency shortages.
The Ledger Dispatch argues the last verse of the national anthem is less known yet stirring and instructs teachers to have pupils memorize it. It presents the verse and notes praising God and a just cause, to be sung with bands or large orchestras.
An appropriation bill pending in Congress would abolish the Civilian Conservation Corps as of July 1 while continuing the National Youth Administration on a reduced basis. The NYA’s usefulness is questioned, and critics say it duplicative and unconstitutional, whereas the CCC provided work and camp life for unemployed youth and some lasting value in parks and forests.
The column argues treaty flaws across Japan Germany and Italy show disarmament alone cannot secure peace. It warns against trusting postwar pacts with any nation and urges a dominant U S military capability as the surest safeguard, while questioning international policing by coalitions. The piece critiques Versailles and calls for strong national forces over reliance on alliances.
A civilian defense air raid warning test in Los Angeles triggered sirens on police cars and a downtown air horn. Nine ambulances were summoned as wardens halted streetcars and ordered lights out, mistaking the drill for a real alert before the all clear was sounded.
The author argues that expanding the League of Nations and a world court offers no guarantee of peace. He notes about one third think war could have been prevented by league membership but dismisses the idea, citing past British French missteps and missed chances to curb Mussolini in Ethiopia and Japan in Manchuria.
Stockholm June 10 Sweden will not export any of this year s herring catch from Bohuslan which totals 28 500 000 kilograms up from 23 000 000 kg in 1941. Exports in 1941 reached 4 900 000 kg while 5 700 000 kg has been salted for reserve supplies. Last week reports said Swedish fleets were bringing in record mackerel catches.
The most nearly complete plesiosaur skeleton to date was discovered in Colorado, highlighting a major paleontological find in the region. The specimen spans most of the creature's frame, providing crucial insight into marine reptile anatomy and Jurassic era biodiversity.
Richard Wright Jr of Woodstock announces his candidacy for the presidency of the Virginia Young Democrats. Over 3,000 U S soldiers move into the North American Aviation plant at Glendale California amid a strike. Bruce Shade earns a B S degree from the University of Cincinnati.
The Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts are honored with a place on the welcome board for the World Jamboree in Washington this summer. England pursues empire extension toward the South Pole in the region claimed by that nation. Miss Eleanor Scully graduates from Pine Manor College in WelLesley Massachusetts.
Lohring Staples earns an A B degree at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. George Wright, Stephens City High graduate, receives the B. & O. scholarship for outstanding vocational agriculture student in Virginia. Washington police and federal officers move to clear Reds among the bonus army encamped in Anacostia Flats.
West Virginia applemen protest a proposed tax of 300 dollars per acre to finance a 50 million dollar road bond issue. In a routine meeting, H. B. Kline as chairman and supervisors including Scott Grant and others approve bills. St Louis Cardinal Roger Hornsby leads the majors with 13 homers this season.
A Senate committee approves nation-wide prohibition during the war era. A local man who initially refused to register comes forward on his own account, saying he misunderstood the law. Miss Mary Lacy earns a degree from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg.
Forty years ago Willie Keating fractured his left arm while playing around Noon An's stable. Red Men plan to use land between the golf course and Millwood pike for a July 4th shame battle.
Hitler called Reinhard Heydrich one of our martyrs at a state funeral in Berlin after Himmler vowed vengeance. The unannounced ceremony featured Himmler and Emil Hacha’s cabinet arrivals, and Heydrich was honored with the highest German order.
Walt Sands invites his Chicago block residents to a meeting to cry about rationing. After the wailing, attendees will view an old tire, sugar cubes, coffee and a gasoline can and repeat a pledge to cry for the last time about items to use less or go without.
About eight in ten gallons of fluid market milk sold in the United States are pasteurized. The figure reflects widespread dairy processing practices and consumer safety standards across major regions and brands.
The Star's Service Bureau offers free answers to fact or information questions not needing extensive research. Write a clear question, sign name and address, attach a three cent stamp, and send to The Star's Washington Service Bureau at 1013 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. C. Medical or legal advice is not provided.
The piece explains the etymology of mess in Army meals tracing to the old French mis from Latin Missus meaning a course of a meal. It also covers related Qs on tax receipts, veterans pensions, tire rubber content, and other trivia.
The questions cover Corregidor surrender timing, Queen Wilhelmina’s daughters, weekly sugar rations, Pearl Harbor island, Churchill’s years as PM, the author of Mr Britling Sees It Through, a true or false on Stone, lunar vs Mercury sizes, weight of water, and the Mayo Brothers’ profession.
The speaker rejects meeting him and asserts the stance I do not remember ever having met him. This line frames a memory denial in a cautionary, evasive tone.
Berkeley report describes a yeast derived substance that neutralizes plant mosaic virus. Dr William N Takahashi UC plant pathologist states treated virus failed to cause mosaic in inoculated leaves unlike untreated virus. Preliminary analysis suggests the stopper may be a polysaccharide or complex sugar.
The military Order of the Purple Heart traces its origins to a 1782 founding by General George Washington. This historic military honor evolved into a formal award recognizing service and sacrifice by U S armed forces members.
A column summary notes a pamphlet on essential hypertension, its heredity role, and aging as part of normal physiology. It cites a study of about 2000 records showing over 40 percent aged 50 to 54 had blood pressure 150 or higher, and discusses lifestyle measures over drastic drug use with cautious optimism for future treatments.
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