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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1942
Page
4
The Evening Star informs subscribers to report delivery delays or irregularities to maintain a perfect service. Readers are urged to place advertisements by 9 PM the day before publication and contact DelLisser Inc or The Star office for issues.
Rates listed for annual, semiannual, quarterly and monthly subscriptions by mail or motor route and by carrier. Prices show advance payment options including one year at 4.00 by mail and 5.50 by carrier and shorter terms with proportional costs. Single copy price is 3 cents.
A religious note dated Wednesday June 17 1942 features Psalm 37 23 about divine guidance for the righteous and doing His will. The item offers a brief spiritual message typical of church bulletins of the era.
An essay traces Father’s Day growing in significance alongside Mother’s Day. It argues men now share the provisioning burden and household duties, reflecting an integrated American family where both parents work. The piece emphasizes the nation will honor fathers on Sunday.
A dispatch reports Indiana University has established a rumor clinic linked to a war information center. Faculty in psychology sociology and publicity will assist. Undergraduates are urged to bring rumors for analysis to curb spreading and distinguish gossip from fact.
The article notes that repeated rumors tend to grow and attract believers. Psychologists see a mental twist behind rumors and argue that more rumor ethics are needed to harness gossip for public service.
The Christian Science Monitor argues against retaliatory bombing of civilians in Lidice and similar villages. It says warfare must focus on crushing Nazi political and military power. Indemnification should count Lidice victims with Nazi officials at armistice, not seek revenge through terror.
The Coral Sea battle preserved Australia and Hawaii and halted the Japanese threat to the U S mainland. Navy reports show a major victory despite Lexington loss with nine ships sunk at Tulagi and heavy Japanese damage assisting the Pacific defense. End of the immediate threat leaves anticipation for redeploying West Coast forces.
A Nazi controlled paper reprints a speech by Simon Gaul jater denouncing British victory supporters as fools. He attacks diehard Democrats and claims a Jew in London lies to Luxembourgers while praising the Nazi governor for declaring Luxembourg’s incorporation an honor, amid non cooperation.
The piece argues Britain and the United States must maintain air superiority to support a potential invasion of Europe, using a nightly bombardment of the Nar coast and German railways. It discusses Hitler’s posture on the Eastern front, Russian operations near Kharkov, Rostov, Sevastopol, and Kronstadt, and notes Rommel’s position in Tobruk with implications for Malta and the Mediterranean.
The National Airport in Washington opens and is hailed by the Civil Aeronautics Administration as the finest in the world. The project cost about 16 million dollars and solidifies aviation capacity amid rising wartime tensions. Nearby reports note heightened activity and volunteer efforts at observation posts in Frederick County.
More than 10 000 veterans gather in Washington to push Congress to pass the veteran bonus bill. Also notes include county 4 H dress winner Helen Sargent advancing to state contest and bids issued for widening the Valley Pike toward Middletown.
Forty years ago George Jolliffe owns a dog that has adopted ducklings as its charges. Col H H Baker announces the grand opening of the Jordan Springs Hotel, a famous old resort near Stephon, expected to draw thousands from the cities.
A reader laments rationing delays and crowding at the rationing office. She urges tapping Civilian Defense volunteers to ease bottlenecks and asks citizens to join efforts to support wartime needs and conserve resources.
A vintage test page asks seven Qs about the U S Army Women’s Auxiliary Corps Gen Viscount Gort at Gibraltar succession the composition of ordinary steel the Roosevelt era VP full name the flag display rule for platforms the first Chief Justice and Delilah’s hair.
The piece notes a frequent mistake where writers split a verb form across sentence parts. It gives examples showing incorrect and correct constructions to improve grammar consistency.
Kay Kyser was on air when Jeanne Mobley and her mother heard the orchestra play Jeanne's favorite song. A garden hoe with the mother's purse slid from a back bedroom window but Jeanne screamed and the hoe dropped, saving the money.
The Evening Star Daily features local sports coverage focusing on community teams and notable performances. Readers gain quick takes on scores, standout players, and upcoming games from the city leagues and high school circuits.
Local readers report strong value from classified ads offering affordable rates and high visibility. Small budgets yield notable response as buyers and sellers connect quickly in neighborhood listings.
The Star offers a Washington Service Bureau to answer questions of fact or information free of charge. Write your question clearly, sign name and address, enclose a three cent stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address the Star's Washington Service Bureau 1013 Thirteenth Street Washington D C.
A series of questions and concise answers cover energy transport during peace, rayon versus silk in hosiery, Army division equipment costs, candle power definitions, citizenship proof for alien women, Daniel Boone birth details, the meaning of FORCE MAJEURE, plaster painting prep, and foreign-born totals in 1940 versus 1930.
Mrs. E. E. Young, likely to act on gut feelings, rises at 3 am to take an aspirin tablet, showcasing a spontaneous personal impulse shaping daily routine.
New York June 17. Man could convert disease germs into artificial wool by denaturing virus proteins. Monthly Science News explains proteins from viruses can become synthetic fibers for clothing after denaturation, which also disables disease properties.
Washington June 17 Hope that Asiatic cholera can be conquered by sulfa drugs appears in a report by Dr James J Griffitts of the U S National Institute of Health A single injection of sulfadiazine or sulfathiazole saved half of mice inoculated with enough cholera germs to kill 90 of 100 untreated animals in 24 hours Most treated mice survived the first 24 hours with 50 percent living to seven days The drugs were effective by injection or into the stomach Other sulfa drugs also worked when given directly into the stomach India is the origin of cholera but it spreads via travel and troop movements without sanitary measures An anti cholera vaccine is ordered for U S soldiers likely to serve in infested regions for about one year.
A brief note from The Star urges sending letters to team members while they train, emphasizing morale and connection with home. The call to action highlights the value of correspondence for athletes during training periods.
Dr. Clendening outlines gallbladder disease as often infection driven, with 40 percent of adults affected. Most cases are mild dyspepsia. severe colic is rare. Diet plays a role, with fat restriction and eggs or buttered toast proposed to drain mildly infected gallbladders. Evening meals trigger many attacks. suggestions include small meals and specific foods.
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