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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1945
Page
4
Daily publication details for The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia. advertising deadline nine P M the day before publication. Subscription rates listed for various terms by mail or motor route with zone considerations. Includes a biblical quote.
The piece argues Korea is Japan’s supply bottleneck between the home islands and Manchuria and north China. It anticipates intensified air strikes on Korean railways and ports to sever lines of communication, potentially isolating Japan and enabling a two-front capability as Admiral Halsey asserts reach to Tokyo. Korean independence efforts are noted as a potential aid if American strategy succeeds.
The Tigercat, a Grumman developed twin engine fighter, speeds 190 mph and climbs at over 4 miles per minute. It outpaces Japanese planes, carries two tons of bombs, and can operate from land or carrier decks, enhancing the war effort.
Reprinted editorial argues the Bremen blasts were Nazi sabotage to undermine Allied occupation. It posits explosives were placed before or after American entry and urges American investigation, German complicity, and firm measures to deter future acts while contrasting Russian responses.
A home service broadcast profile notes Japanese fear and propaganda leaflets labeled paper bombs. It highlights pulpwood paper used for leaflets and packaging while stressing pulpwood’s role in war production and in destroying Japanese militarism.
A reader prompts seven quiz items from a vintage page. Questions cover WWII era topics such as Allied command in the Mediterranean, cooking methods, major league cities, density of lead versus quicksilver, Formosa ceded to Japan, and biblical kinship of Ananias and Sapphira.
A year ago Germans tried to break from the peninsula while Americans push a major advance and Cherbourg’s last railway line is cut. Berryville opens its pool for summer with Miss Garnett Levie as manager. Mr and Mrs Taylor Ritter celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary.
Six Winchester residents are injured in a collision four miles south of Fredericksburg on U S Route 1. Ma Winchester laments the rain and worries about Pa. Hitler and Mussolini reportedly agree on terms to grant peace to France after a Munich conference. Construction in Winchester advances rapidly.
Martin P. Ebert is honored on his 81st birthday at his home in Stephenson. Thieves break into the Berryville Episcopal Church and steal the valuable communion silver service. Gov. Guy Kump of West Virginia is principal speaker at the annual all day Memorial Service at Timber Ridge Church.
The Winchester post of the American Legion will sponsor a water carnival at their pool on June 19 drawing excitement from local swimmers. J. S. Haldeman, a leading Winchester businessman and bank director, is elected president of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, the first county citizen to hold the post. E. C. Helvestine's herd of 16 grade Jerseys tops the Valley list in the Northern Virginia Livestock Association for May with an exceptionally high record.
Luther Maphis won the Corporation Court election to succeed the late J E Correll as Commissioner of Revenue. Jonah L Light of this county graduates from Washington and Lee University in Lexington. Germany claims England spends over 15 million dollars daily on the war yet cannot stem the Hun advance.
Forty five years ago Winchester’s ball club wins games but warns it may disband if townspeople do not provide support. The United States Army marks the second anniversary of the Battle of Santiago in Cuba from the Spanish American War. Dr John P Hyde director of Valley Female College departs for a southern vacation.
The article honors Timothy Eaton as Canada's greatest merchant and admired citizen, noting his cash-only policy since 1869 and fixed prices, along with pioneering the Saturday half holiday and better worker conditions. It quotes praise from the Toronto Mail and Empire and questions the sincerity of piety lived only in sanctuary.
Memorial Services set for Sunday afternoon June 24 at Mt Hebron United Brethren Church Route 7 near Whitacre. Rev Mesick will be guest speaker with host pastor. Angers Store brass quartet to provide special music. Public invited.
Washington reports say Navy Secretary Forrestal has met at the White House to plan a postwar defense build up. Officials expect a navy larger than all others afloat, a two ocean and potentially three ocean fleet with strong flying power and new bases in the Philippines. Mary lands Senator Tydings notes Philippine support for these bases.
In a dark hallway Gail Benton confronts Johnny Sermalino about Carman and Nina’s health. She warns that she will involve the Beauchamp Health Department and Children’s Aid if Nina or Carman fall ill, prompting Johnny to threaten and resist. At Thor Hospital Dr. Amos Niles reacts to Gail’s influence while Dr. Kramer and Lucienne discuss an upcoming dinner and Gail’s future at the hospital.
The article discusses Woodrum hearings on youth drafts and defense policy. It contrasts the army position, anti draft sentiment, and a proposed third path: democratic military training without conscription. It envisions strengthening the national guard, school military education, and a Democratic version of national service.
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