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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1941
Page
4
A devotional line cites Romans 5:8 noting God shows love while sinners remained, and Christ died for humanity. The text emphasizes divine mercy and human imperfection.
Joseph Driscoll in the New York Herald Tribune reports over 800000 barrels of American oil a month shipped to Japan amid gasless Sundays and material shortages on the Eastern seaboard. He cites Rep Coffee and Rep Cole. American tankers are said to transfer to neutral nations, chiefly Panama, aiding Japan while U S fuel oil runs tight. The piece warns this may invite Japanese seizure of Dutch East Indies and likens policy to appeasing Hitler.
Harold Ickes attacks former ambassador John Cudahy over interviews with Franco Goebbels and Hitler. The piece recalls Cudahy’s career and labels Ickes self righteous while noting past clashes with Senator Carter Glass over a similar publication incident.
Reprinted Nashville editorial credits Byrd for urging firm action to curb strikes that hinder aid to England and U S defense. He proposes impartial mediation with final arbitration during disputes to prevent interruptions in defense production. The piece lauds his courage and patriotism in strengthening support for the President and Congress.
The article notes John Peter Zenger's role in shaping free press, from his 1725 criminal libel trial to public support for press liberty. It recalls William Cosby as royal governor and Quakers denied votes, with the St Paul’s Church green in Westchester cited. A restoration of the 1665 church includes a memorial to Zenger.
The article notes that under Lease-Lend over two and a half months the total commodities sent to Britain reached 75 million dollars, with watercraft 26 million and food about 8 million. It contrasts claims of swift aid with the reality of modest shipments and urges cautious policy and streamlined Washington processes.
West Palm Beach police adopt a nickel settlement for first offenses, collecting a nickel from violators at headquarters as a settlement. The practice yields about 40 to 50 dollars monthly and funds traffic control, police salaries, signs, lights, and radio systems. Since January 1939 meters have produced 38,219 dollars in income.
News item reports German forces advancing into Paris causing widespread panic across France with the government fleeing toward Tours after Paris is declared an occupied city. Other notes include Mrs. Joel D. Griff winning the Clarke County Women’s Club flower show sweepstakes. Tom Kremer elected to fill Farmers and Mer oe Bank board vacancy succeeding his late father.
Mr and Mrs Persell Plank receive congratulations on a daughter's birth while Mr Plank collects his ex service bonus from Uncle Sam. Miss Emma Cain takes second in a state essay contest on Citizenship sponsored by Christian Endeavor. Henry Shryock, a Stephens City resident, is killed by a car, raising highway deaths to six in the past week.
Miss Hazel Lodge and Charles B. Snider, both of Winchester, marry in Washington. Weldon H. Harlow earns his medical degree from the University of Virginia Medical College. Fred Thomas, manager, reveals plans for Warner Bros. first anniversary celebrations locally.
Twenty five years ago President Wilson and Vice President Marshall are nominated to succeed themselves at the Democratic convention in St Louis. Mexican bandits attack a company of U S cavalry in that country with repeated warnings. The Game and Fish Protective law goes into effect as wardens assume duties.
Citizens swarm city hall after rumors spread of a pretty girl baby found in a basket on the steps. The baby turns out to be a life like doll. Separately, whispers say the Pennsylvania and B and O railroads plan a merger of their valley divisions with a union station to serve both lines.
A short page lists seven questions from a 20th century Star Quiz. Topics include biology history government and literature with true false and multiple choice prompts. Answers refer to owls Selective Service Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater Lake Erie Hearst estate resignation Lehman hymn Lead Kindly Light and Comstock lode minerals.
A religious service this day featured the Reverend Mr. Jones delivering a sermon to parishioners. The address emphasized humility and community service within the congregation.
Senator Byrd of Virginia presses to condemn strikes in national defense industries as the Connally amendment to the selective service bill remains tied to political maneuvering. The Senate teetered between condemning labor actions and fearing union backlash, with a 46 to 25 vote noted on the amendment.
Dr. Clendening explains ringworm is caused by a fungus, not sweat glands, and can affect any skin region. He cites U C freshmen showing high foot infection rates, notes transmission via scratching, and outlines treatments including potassium permanganate, Whitfield's Ointment, iodine, and dermatologist care for second infections.
The 1940 census of agriculture reports 163 606 horses and mules on 107 078 Virginia farms, up from 162 633 on 118 369 farms five years earlier. Cattle and calves total 815 517, hogs and pigs 485 892, sheep and lambs 355 153. Milk output reached 153 844 286 gallons, eggs 50 075 354, and chickens raised 22 116 616 with 13 492 384 sold.
The Star warns readers that European news transmitted to the United States is subject to censorship and may be incomplete or altered.
A reader can get the answer to any question of fact by writing the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C. Enclose three cents for reply.
A series of questions and answers covers topics from music to history. It notes the first US hit song After the Ball, the 1925 Scopes trial outcomes, Theodore Roosevelt hosting Booker T. Washington, Gone with the Wind word count, Rudolph Hess bio basics, classic battles list, and the Empire State Building window count.
An offer promotes better family meals by home canning of fruits and vegetables. It invites readers to order a 48 page booklet from the Federal and State departments of Home Economics, with ten cents enclosed, directed by the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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