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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1944
Page
4
Public notice from The Evening Star Publishing Co to Winchester Virginia readers requesting report of any delay or irregularity in delivery. The notice emphasizes prompt reader action to maintain a perfect delivery system and lists association memberships and a biblical quote.
A British critic notes the term World War I set a grim precedent. President Roosevelt considers new labels and favors The Tyrants War as a sharper, more modern fighting name, urging ongoing search for a stronger title.
The piece honors fathers as institutions of order and discipline, notes their heavier burdens during hard times, and salutes their sacrifice. It frames fathers as steady foundations, juggling duties at home and in war, deserving encouragement and appreciation.
Editorial notes General Henry J. F. Miller of New Jersey was demoted from major general to lieutenant colonel and sent home for saying at a cocktail party that the invasion would occur before June 15. The piece argues top officers must guard secrets, warns civilians against probing military plans, and urges accountability to deter risky disclosures.
A religious reflection by Earl L. Douglass on life after death. It recalls ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Christian beliefs, highlighting Jesus as the example of eternal life and urging faith in a loving God and the afterlife.
Henry Ford says postwar days will offer jobs in factories or farms to anyone who wants to work. He warns many will refuse, preferring idle or disruptive activities, and notes a national tendency toward laziness and stirring trouble while war ends. He urges others to bear the burdens.
Garland Canter of Berryville was elected president of the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. Janney Lee Pope earned a Berryville High School diploma while on duty in England, presented to his mother Mrs. Fred Pope. Funeral rites were held for J. B. Yates, longtime head of Handley High School Industrial Arts Department. Five years ago Mayme E. Miller was reappointed to Mt. Airy School for the 1969 40 session, her 45th year teaching. Clarke Athletics won their seventh straight baseball game 11 to 10 over Columbia A. C. of Washington. Mr and Mrs Keffer of Strasburg celebrate 65th wedding anniversary December 15.
An American corporal from St. Marys West Virginia sits beside a four year old Italian girl on a roadside. He fills his helmet with water and washes her feet in a quiet moment amid war chaos. The scene’s composition and mutual trust evoke universal human care beyond combat.
Ten years ago Admiral Richard Byrd enjoyed hymns sent by his mother Mrs. R. E. Byrd while alone at Bolling Advance Base 100 miles from the chief camp in the Antarctic. General William Mitchell, former chief of the U S Army Air Corps, spoke at Flag Day, urging youth training to defend the country.
Twenty years ago Senator Glass led the Virginia Democratic convention in Norfolk as the main figure. Fourteen Stephens City High School graduates were noted. A heavy cloud burst in Winchester dropped about one inch of rain in fifteen minutes.
The Star publishes a wartime prayer page asking for grace and guidance. The message thanks God for Jesus Christ and asks for strength, faith, and courage for workers and soldiers overseas, blessing peace and the needy. signed JANIE 8. CLAYTOR.
Thirty years ago Tom B. Byrd earned a law degree from Richmond College. Eleven graduates came from John Kerr Public Schools. Sallie Fansler received the gold medal for the best high school declaimer.
A quirky list asks seven quiz questions covering governors, grammar correction, large numbers, the U S Constitution, water weight, state areas, painting themes, Egypt crops, territorial history, and poll tax meaning.
Chicago June 13. All grains opened firm on moderate trading. Wheat July 1.57 to 1-8, Sept 1.55 7-8 to 1.56, Dec 1.56 1-2, May 1.57 5. Oats Sept 68 1-2, Dec 67 1-2, May 66 3-4. Rye July 1.06 1-8 to 1-2, Sept 1.06 1-4 to 3-8, Dec 1.08 1-4 to 1-2, May 1.09 5-8.
New York June 13 stock market pushed prices to new five year highs on heavy volume. Early gains to two points gave way to profit selling near midday with big block transfers in low priced motors and specialties. Automobiles steels farm equipment amusements and higher priced industrials led gains while rails aircrafts and utilities lagged. notable curb gains by Creole Petroleum N J Zing American Light & Traction St Regis Paper.
Advanced Fifth Army Air Force base off Dutch New Guinea reports that 10 Mitchell medium bombers sank four Japanese destroyers west of Biak Island, damaged a fifth, and routed a cruiser and another destroyer in 15 minutes. The mission faced ten to one odds, with three bombers failing to return.
Prices and receipts listed for apples poultry eggs butter cattle calves hogs and sheep across Baltimore and Chicago markets. Supplies varied with most categories steady to slightly higher and buyers selective on weights and grades.
The article reviews experiments on preventing poison ivy dermatitis. It describes washing timing with soap and water, ferric chloride, calamine zinc oxide and talcum, potassium permanganate, sodium perborate, and petroleum jelly. Results vary by individual sensitivity, with potassium permanganate offering best overall protection though not guaranteed.
Feeder heifers mostly 14.00 to 16.50 with grasses scarce at 13.50. Cows 25 to 40 over, cutters down 8.75, grass fed 9.25 to 11.50, dry fed to 14.00. Bulls 12.00 to 12.65, heavy at 16.00 down. Stock cattle active 10.50 to 13.50. Sheep sale 1,000 head, total 2,000 with native spring lambs unevenly higher. lambs 15.50 to 16.00, bucks included or sorted at 1.00 discount. old crop wooled lambs 13.50, three decks shorn lambs steady.
Readable text notes 14.00 and comon to choice shorn ewes firm at 5.00 to 7.25. Indicates auction or sale results with strong demand for selected shorn sheep and price range established for top quality ewes.
Berlin radio said German light naval forces torpedoed two destroyers in the Seine Bay off the Normandy Beachhead early today. No Allied report confirmed the attack.
The Star announces expanded coverage of local, national, and world events. Readers are invited to expect thorough reporting, with emphasis on timely updates, city happenings, and major global developments.
London reports King Peter II recalled Constantin Fotich as ambassador to Washington. The 53 year old former soldier had served since 1935 and was viewed as a backer of General Drajs Mihailovic, accused by Tito's partisans of collaboration with Germany. Washington indicated no comment yet, with a statement due tomorrow.
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