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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
4
The Evening Star notes subscription rates and delivery prompts for Winchester Virginia readers in 1943. It records mailing options, rates, and asks readers to report delays or irregularities to maintain a reliable service. Included are scripture quotes from Acts 7:59-60.
000,000 in 1942. To meet this mounting demand operations have been speeded up, space has been given the most intensive use possible, and cars are traveling 41 per cent more miles a day than in 1941.
Article discusses the impact of women joining wartime industry on home life and juvenile delinquency. It cites a Detroit court case where a mother claimed her job was the best she ever had and was ordered to stay home to care for her children, stressing that war effort must not sacrifice children's morals and well being.
Railroad workers report unprecedented passenger demand as war mobilization surges. A Pullman survey shows 3,193,000 people moved in four months of 1943, 79 percent above 1942's pace, with 11,000,000 troops carried since Pearl Harbor. Regular loads are four times prewar levels and sleeping car traffic may hit 25,000,000,000 miles in 1943.
The editorial argues President Roosevelt must veto or sign the Connally Smith bill, warning that yielding to labor leaders risks weakening war efforts. It stresses the need to curb saboteurs and uphold government power for victory, praising the War Labor Board and urging steadfast leadership for those fighting at the front.
Chicago grain men listed four factors behind light corn shipments and rising prices. Surplus-feelings push for higher prices under OPA ceilings with parity goals. illegal market activity pays 5 to 25 cents above ceiling. feeding corn to hogs is more profitable than selling. floods delay 1943 planting creating uncertain outlook.
Lieut. Thomas Clark of Ligonier Pennsylvania survived a June 6 crash near Kingmen northeast of Ichang after a dogfight with six enemy planes. He hiked 50 miles through Japanese held territory and was escorted by Chinese guerrillas to safety. He also received a 1000 Chinese dollar gift from General Chen Cheng for his safety.
Steve, police chief, and Manzanares pursue a suspected Mexican gang using a fiesta as cover. A host of clues identifies Damon Jeffries, ex prison inmate and burlesque owner, tied to an outlaw network. Jean volunteers to observe tonight's events while Steve doubles security and plans further action.
Washington reports Willkie plans a broad tour in the next five months to drum up support for a possible 1944 presidential bid. He aims to block an isolationist on the Republican ticket and signals openness to Dewey or Bricker while MacArthur’s candidacy gains traction through Senator Vanderberg.
A reunion banquet is planned by the Handley High School Class of 1937 as part of an anniversary gathering. Alumni from the class and local supporters anticipate a social event and nostalgic reflections on school days.
Ten years ago both counties and cities divide road funds. The Department of Justice will identify names of gold hoarders. Local bankers attend a meeting of a state body.
Twenty years past the Christmas seal sales reached 25 million dollars as the nation marked a strong push on prohibition enforcement. President Harding was invited to visit Canada while border issues stirred plans to move families seeking aid.
A.M. Keckley killed a monster snake measuring eleven feet six inches. Sarah Zane Fire Company buys an iron gray fire horse to draw the hose carriage. Forty five years ago Mrs. A. C. Slonaker hosted a tea party for friends in Gainesboro Virginia to calm nerves. Lawrence Clark lost his summer hat when a tally ho carriage wheels crushed the crown.
The question asks for the title of a son's poetry series about Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Lieutenant Dan Sabath, son of Alsab owner Al Sabath, backs Alsab as the best horse when weighed age for age against Whirlaway and Count Fleet. He notes Alsab’s early speed and lead, though remains unsure Count Fleet has faced real competition.
In this column the author discusses rationing, diet mistakes, and the National Research Council's focused study on food habits. He cites child eating patterns, gender roles, and cultural norms, urging variety in meals and noting personal reflections on upbringing and noodles. A Q and A section clarifies measles vs German measles and the contagion timeline.
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