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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
4
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A brief reflection notes Luke 22 32 on prayer for Peter to keep faith amid doubt. The message emphasizes steadfast belief when men and nations become cynical and lose faith.
A London Express issue illustrates wartime limits with four pages and sixteen inches of ads. It notes shorter articles a large bombing report and a daily eleven columns of news while American papers offer more pages and weather. The author argues for leaner pages and tighter edits to curb costs.
The president will nominate Harlan Fiske Stone to succeed Charles Evans Hughes as Chief Justice. Stone served as Associate Justice since 1925 after Coolidge appointed him, with broad approval expected. Roosevelt also named James Byrnes and Robert H. Jackson to fill Hughes and McReynolds vacancies, leaving Stone and Roberts as the only justices appointed by earlier presidents.
Reports from across the nation show a surge in youths in summer camps. The movement fosters outdoor knowledge, boating, canoeing, tree and bird identification, and self reliance, shaping healthier citizens and contributing to the country’s future.
Reprinted editorial argues federal seizure of a plant, forced strikes, and new Army appropriation amendments push toward compulsory arbitration, reducing union leverage. It assigns blame to the administration for weak labor law, cites Wagner Act flaws, and urges a balanced new labor program to curb unrest and protect order.
Hopewell News editor Gus Robbins leads a call to men to shed coats and wear soft shirts with sport collars and open necks. Winchester Star editor Harry Byrd Jr. endorses the effort noting support for summer comfort. The message argues stiff collars hinder comfort more than coats.
The Richmond News Leader recalls the first anniversary of Fascist Italy’s entry into the war. It argues Mussolini’s actions betrayed Italians and warns that Axis defeat could bring violence and poverty, while victory could yield only crumbs from Hitler’s table. It emphasizes the Italian people did not want war and deserve freedom.
A retrospective column traces yearly highlights from one to forty years ago, noting military fronts near Paris, crop forecasts, a Timber Ridge Christian Church 125th anniversary homecoming, and various regional events such as weddings, public sales, university appointments, and civic donations. It blends long past dates with current local recollections and future observances.
A test page asks seven questions covering literature military history geography and biography. It queries Old Curiosity Shop author the nature of Centinje the Devil Dogs unit the Zabbezi River location the highest North American mountain true or false Mt McKinley, Hess Goebbels or Goering aiding Hitler, Roosevelt marriage count, capital of Canada Dominion, Wyoming Valley Massacre state, and Cinderella's slipper material.
A concise note on avoiding awkward relative clauses. Emphasizes using who instead of whom in conversational mistakes.
A portrait of the typical American father torn between work life and home duties. He battles taxes and duties while supporting a loving family, with a hidden talent as a banjo player. He seeks understanding and pride from loved ones, and a hint he missed his calling.
A reader asks about whiskey for snake bite and black widow spider bite. Dr Clendening warns whiskey worsens poison spread and notes proper treatments including antiseptics and sedatives, plus the value of a hot bath. He also covers dyspepsia diets and a child’s night sweating, while promoting seven pamphlets for ten cents each.
Farrington R. Carpenter, head of Colorado's reorganized revenue department, walked into his Denver office with a farm axe. Workers worried it signaled payroll cuts, but Carpenter said he bought it to chop wood on the farm he rents outside Denver.
Pittsburgh reports that United States Steel plans a $50 million expansion at its Homestead works with possible government finance. Work could begin next month as options on surrounding land near Homestead and Duquesne plants mature. Expansion aims to raise capacity beyond 80 million tons.
Government booklet offers step by step instructions for making slip covers and choosing materials. It promotes inexpensive protection for upholstery during summer and home refresh ideas. Request a copy by mailing ten cents postpaid to the Information Bureau Washington with name address and payment enclosed.
A reader can get the answer to any one fact by writing Evening Star Information Bureau director Frederic J. Haskin Washington DC. Please enclose three cents for reply.
The District of Columbia had life insurance in force totaling 670,821,000 at year end 1940, equating to 1,012 per person. Other items note the wake river length and density statistics for Rhode Island and Nevada.
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