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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1942
Page
4
The 1942 Winchester edition lists circulation details and ads deadlines with a religious quotation from Acts 20 and a guidance line urging readers to accept the full program. Subscription rates are shown for mail and carrier, and notices request delivery reliability.
Military expert Max Werner argues in Redbook Magazine that Nazi General von Leeb proposed an active defense with counteroffensive aims, a plan mirrored by Soviet leaders. Werner notes German leaders including Fedor von Bock oppose Hitlers strategy, signaling disunity and nervousness in the Nazi camp. This could aid the United Nations on the Russian front and potentially a new Western European front.
The war emergency plan includes blanket insurance for all U.S. property against war damage, with shipping coverage aiding Atlantic merchant ships to risk the danger zone. The War Damage Corporation handles the program with a $1,000,000,000 capital, subscribed by the Federal government.
Congress backs using established fire insurance agencies for postwar coverage. applications due by June 30 as current blanket liability expires. The move aims to avoid expanding federal employes and could extend to other government loan activities after the war.
The emergency girl is a wartime character broader than defense work. She may be a housewife, stenographer, saleswoman or actress, contributing through economies and diet planning to aid the nation. Old and young women join with men, offering both spiritual and material support.
Reprinted editorial notes colleges and universities face funding woes as ROTC and SATC support fade after the war. Enrollment fell about 10 percent since 1940 with sharper declines expected next fall. Institutions cut four year programs to three or two years, added new courses, relaxed entrance standards, and encouraged women in medical and professional tracks.
Richmond editorial questions the value of battleships in modern war arguing that aircraft carriers and smaller ships now define naval power. It notes the Bismarck Prince of Wales and Haruna losses and cites Midway as evidence that battleships contribute little to victory.
A compact note surveys Brandon Thomas works and hints at a cryptic phrase ae wane aunt. The reference suggests literary or theatrical items from the author’s catalog with a puzzling aside.
The column explains the Washington Moscow agreement and contrasts it with the Atlantic Charter. It notes the absence of explicit language on speech and religion, the focus on economic objectives, and the implications for lend-lease payments and postwar borders. It argues the deal signals a long, cautious wartime alliance with realism and pending disarmament questions.
Squadron Leader W. B. Cooper of St. Petersburg Florida credited with sinking two German supply ships near Den Helder after attacking a three-ship convoy from a low level in an Hudson bomber. RAF fighters also attacked airfields and targets in Holland and northern France.
The Southern States Winchester Petroleum Cooperative board will meet Wednesday evening June 17 at 7 headed by president L. O. Dick. Acting secretary G. D. Rudy announced plans for the local annual patrons meeting and war effort related farmer matters. Directors include R. P. Anderson Roy R. Boyce J. H. Funkhouser E. W. Grant John W. Larrick Jr. and D. K. Russell.
An advertising pitch urging businesses to place ads in The Star promising value for money and strong return on investment. The message emphasizes reaching readers who respond to ads and pay for services.
News of the year recalls Soviet denial of Germany invasion plans and local assurances no fuel shortages this winter. A lightning strike at Harry Fisher’s Stephens City farm kills a valuable horse.
Ten years ago Dr C R Anderson won a mayoral race in Winchester on an unopposed ticket. Hoover supporters at the Republican convention in Chicago favored a replacement for the Eighteenth Amendment. Middletown male voters united to defeat several women candidates for town council.
Twenty years ago Handley High School held exercises with Herman Barr salutatorian and Mary Rosenberger valedictorian. Althea Fletcher, second prize winner in the city and county popularity contest, presented a $100 Victrola prize to Fairview school where she teaches.
Forty years ago the cemetery superintendent notes many visitors to Mt Hebron to view new monuments honoring Confederate dead from Tennessee and Florida. Torrential rains flood streams in western Frederick county hindering inter-community travel where fording is necessary.
The page lists ten questions about history science and trivia. Topics include a communist leader released by Roosevelt a Shangri La source a St Lawrence torpedo claim a novel author snake tail anatomy bone size and a heavyweight boxer.
An observation notes common error in English: splitting an infinitive by inserting adverbs between to and inspect is discouraged. It contrasts wrong and right forms such as I went in order to inspect it versus to inspect it personally.
Miss Elizabeth Sprouse announces the Home Agent program week. The Midlothian Demonstration Club meets at Mrs. Herbert Jones for dress cutting and remodeling. Reynolds Store group gathers at Fairview School House for an agricultural meeting. Mr Smith from Blacksburg leads Fall Gardens for leaders while Mrs Burton of Kerr Company presents canning. Clearbrook 4-H Club meets at Clear Brook School House for a cutting and canning topic.
Readers may send questions to The Star's Washington Service Bureau at 1013 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. C. for free factual answers. Sign name and address, enclose a three cent stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be provided.
Furniture makers convert to war output including wooden airplanes girders training aids bulkheads for ships wooden lockers shelving. Metal furniture makers produce ammunition boxes tail wing assemblies rear fin struts seating equipment for planes tanks ships and related gear.
The U S Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of the American Medical Association and the Medical Society of the District of Columbia on illegal restraint of trade charges. They were found in District Court to have attempts to thwart Group Health Association, a federal employee cooperative. A $1 500 judgment was entered against the district society. the individuals were acquitted. Associate Justice Justin Miller wrote the unanimous appellate opinion.
The West Fred Home Demonstration Club meets May 2 at 2 P.M. at Mrs. Perry's to discuss preservation of fruits and vegetables with less sugar.
A medium sized United States merchant ship was torpedoed in the Caribbean by a submarine and sunk after a second hit. Fifty five survivors of a crew of 57 reached a Caribbean port under their own sails after 45 hours at sea and refused transport offers. Two men were believed killed.
Treasury data show receipts of 71.68 million dollars versus expenditures of 162.77 million, raising total public debt to 74.8115 billion. The day’s increase equals 19.94 million dollars from the previous posting.
London reports that four U S bombers forced down in Turkey last week operated with a crew and likely were based for attacks on Germany in the Balkans. In Washington Secretary Hull said no protest would be made to Turkey over the internment of 21 airmen while the United States follows the treatment of the crew.
The STAR marks its late edition as 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin Rome and 11 P M in the Balkans reflecting press time differences for afternoon updates.
Dr. Clendening explains gallbladder function as a bile reservoir, its ability to be removed without obvious harm, and its role in fat digestion. He notes contraction with fat presence, variation in pregnant animals, and its infection risk from bile stasis.
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