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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
4
The fragment shows a newspaper notice from The Evening Star with publication details, rate card notes, and an archival Bible quote from Acts 5 42. It references circulation, Associated Press, Winchester Virginia, and a sermon-like biblical citation.
The article surveys mixed views in England on bombing Germany and Italy from the air. It notes a cleric calling for Rome bombing a crime, contrasts London memories of 1941 with free speech, and argues Axis cities can be crushed to shorten the war if surrender is refused.
A condensed editorial reflecting on the 167 years since a nation's declaration of freedom. It notes the rise of a powerful nation driven by the hunger of men for their own opinions and the enduring impact of that pursuit on national strength.
A Virginia falconer laments intolerance among anti hunting reformers and defends shooting as a sport rooted in American heritage. The letter argues for preserving the right to bear arms, opposing efforts to curb hunting and gun ownership despite differing views on sport and conservation.
The Jackson Daily News notes a voluntary ride sharing policy in most places that requires cabbies to pick up passengers going in the same direction, saving fuel and wear. It warns Pennsylvania faces abuse with drivers charging full fare from the start and collecting 30 cents per passenger, similar to New Orleans where zone pricing is 50 cents.
In dispatches from Washington on June 22, reports note heavy air battles around Orel with claims of Nazi and Soviet planes shot down weekly. Hitler concentrates forces near Orel, but by mid May signs show no continued buildup. Rosters of losses and strategic intents hint at looming moves toward Moscow, with added clashes in the Pacific around Guadalcanal as Japan trails in sorties.
Miss Frances Rudolph of Baltimore visits Middletown with her parents. Grace Church Father Day ceremony honors the oldest father Mr. Jimmy Cooley and oldest mother Mrs. R A Larrick. Several locals travel, family illnesses improve, and residents relocate while Rae Ann Ogden visits Berryville.
A reader quiz asks seven questions on fascism military ranks Pyrrhic victory Pearl Harbor salvage pachyderm Gibson girl Catskill Mountains education of Eleanor Roosevelt and Navy slang flat-top with true or false prompts and a request to turn to page 2 for answers.
Russian bombers struck Nazi airdromes behind the lines last night. The midday Soviet communique reported scouting and artillery bombardments with about 20 German planes destroyed on the ground. Red Army airmen also attacked behind enemy lines on the Leningrad front and three enemy planes were downed near Rostov in air combat.
Soviet air force struck targets near Volkhov and in the Smolensk sector of the western front. Russian midday communique says German fortifications were destroyed by heavy Soviet guns in the Sevsk Orel hinge and Lishchansk region along the Donets river front.
By dialing 3424 you may let your friends know when you entertain, have guests, are going away, or have returned home. The Star will be glad to publish all such matters on this page.
At Rancho Caso Mna during Dia de Fiesta a masked caballero robs from Jean but is thwarted by Steve. Jean bonds with Curley as Rosita enchants the crowd while Detective Manzanares probes a train wreck link.
The report states Hitler halted the Moscow offensive due to an inability to gain air superiority in the Orel area. It notes German forces have not achieved air dominance and likely cannot for the operation.
Non-residents are warned to leave the Hawaiian area. An honor roll will be placed on City Hall lawn. A complete reorganization of the War Production Board is expected soon. Thirty seven known dead are recovered from a rail crash. Ten years ago garden club members were entertained at Fairfield by Mrs. John D. Richardson. Rev. Dr. Frank McFadden is improving from recent operation. President Roosevelt is satisfied with the London conference trend.
Twenty years ago a severe electric storm battered the county causing disruption at Dreuth. President Harding is noted driving a binder in Kansas. Suggestions arose to place prisoners on farms. Twenty seven years ago Misses Bettie Green and Beulah Cline left for Harrisonburg Virginia for summer school. Lieutenant Paul H. Camp of Winchester graduated with honors from Pennsylvania Military College in Chester.
Forty years ago the president names Mrs. Jacob Streit as special prosecutor of men under arrest for post office frauds. Streit breaks her arm in a berry picking accident.
Mr. Robert Steele was declared a victim of an illness tied to facing temeee s to put her foot on the floor. The fragment suggests a health event connected to a domestic or personal incident from decades past.
An explainer outlines the ease of heart testing using a cardiograph and electrocardiogram. It describes a patient entering a clinic, the assistant Miss EKG conducting the test, and doctors evaluating the readings for heart health.
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