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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1943
Page
4
Notice lists publication policies for Winchester Virginia, branding details, delivery reminders, and advertising rates, with a biblical quote inserted from Acts 4 31. It notes daily publication except Sundays, 9 PM deadline for ads, and 45 cent per inch transient rate. It includes subscription delay reporting for readers.
Dr. G L Dunnahoo warns the United States Health Service needs more inspectors to screen planes arriving from foreign ports for disease. He notes a shortage even as planes fly globally and cites potential use of women inspectors if qualified. He stresses edgier risk from aircraft and rodents and urges proper staffing despite overburdened bureaus.
The article notes intensified fighting in the Orient as Italy faces defeat and plans to dispose of the Italian fleet. British forces in the Mediterranean may gain routes for convoy service while larger ships head through the Suez Canal toward the Indian Ocean to target Japanese shipping.
The remnants of the Nazi Italian fleet in northern waters face an uncertain end. Analysts predict battles, fuel shortages, and bombings may doom the ships, with options including battle to death or a voyage to Toulon under Nazi protection. The Allies likely will sink or neutralize the fleet before summer's end.
Reprinted editorial urges Congress to repeal the Chinese exclusion laws before a summer recess. It argues the move aligns with justice, wartime needs with China, and parallels the Atlantic Charter spirit. It favors strict quotas over open immigration and notes safeguards like public charge avoidance and health tests.
A gardening column notes that weeds produce a surprising crop in gardens and discusses two main techniques for weeding. One method has gardeners kneeling and crawling along rows while the other uses a semi vertical, knee supported stance. The piece also mentions varying opinions on hoe use.
A reader quiz item asks about Juaneate States of America a British commander in chief in India McKinley assassination sites WFA as a government agency Green Mountain Boys captain location of a spring UN food conference Bahamas governor Axis at Alamein and Nat Goodwin roles plus patent infringement action by the U S Patent Office with a true or false choice.
War Department lists 156 missing in action soldiers including seven Virginians. Names with next of kin include First Lieutenant Marshall R. Peterson Jr. and others among those reported missing in the European theater.
R Peterson of Lawrenceville is listed with Second Lieutenant Ralph Powell as a brother. Linwood E Powell of Richmond is at 1707 Seddon Road. In North Africa Private Wilmer P Adkins is listed with mother Cora M Adkins of Route 1 Woodlawn. Also listed: Private Harry R Anderson with wife Ellen M Anderson of Bartlick, First Lieutenant Graham C Beachham with father Clyde W Beachum of Hampton, Sergeant Sam Hughes with wife Geneva Hughes of Box 448 St Charles, Private First Class Carl O Lind with father Fred O Lind of 940 Washington Street Peters.
Jean helps with festa tasks for Mrs. Parkinson while Curley teases and drives under risky conditions. A desert trip heightens tension as Curley jokes about smuggling while showing Jean a room with goat cheese drums. The day ends with Jean unsettled by Curley’s behavior and a cliffhanger ending.
The piece argues the administration pushes food subsidies to prop up a price wage policy, criticizing it as a cover for failure. It contrasts Britain’s lend lease payments with subsidies paid to processors, and questions who benefits as prices and taxes rise without income gains.
The piece warns that subsidies and Treasury IOUs may replace direct price controls as the administration seeks to quiet inflation. It argues a subsidized economy risks larger costs, with Ickes already subsidizing oil and coal and Vinson noting wage subsidies, potentially expanding to GM or other firms.
Sir Stafford Cripps, deputy for Prime Minister Churchill, promises a second front at the proper time. Allies express grave concern over Russia and Africa as the situation nears a breaking point. The United States plans to establish new bases in Cuba soon.
Five years ago Chamberlain presses for truce in Spanish war. Franklin Pierce McCail, convicted kidnapper of slain Jimmy Cash Jr of Princeton Fila, is electrocuted.
Ten years ago France promises entire aid in concrete results at an economic conference. A $1.35 tax rate for Winches is adopted. Virginia National will hold its annual encampment in the usual manner.
A note from twenty years ago reports benzine fires threatening a town area with flames and smoke. The brief mentions emergency crews responding and potential evacuations as authorities assess risks to residents and properties.
Seven years and ten months ago General Funston requests the War Department to mobilize a large force for the Mexican border. Company I led by Captain Robert Y. Conrad to depart soon for border duty.
A statement pledges that usage will not rise unless certain conditions allow it. The note emphasizes restraint on expansion of product use and hints at a broader policy framework guiding future distribution.
The article lists current rationing rules for meat cheese and other goods. It notes Blue book stamps J through N valid for the month, Coffee Book stamp 24 for one pound through June 30, Gasoline coupons varying by region, and fuel oil coupons valid through Sept 30. It mentions upcoming stove rationing later this month.
By dialing 3424 you may let your friends know when you entertain, have guests, are away, or have returned time. The Star will publish all such matters on this page.
The author ranks x rays third in diagnostic value after patient history and physical examination, noting their essential role across specialties from bone surgery to chest, stomach, and ENT work. They illuminate anatomy, with limits in assessing organ function, and they illustrate through the fracture example why imaging often clarifies uncertainty.
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