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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
4
Subscribers to The Star are asked to report delays or irregularities in newspaper delivery to the office at 11 B 44th St New York. Prompt reader action helps maintain a perfect delivery system. Psalms 75:1 is cited in the notice.
The report by German psychiatrists studying imprisoned youths argues Germans see no pity for the weak and favor liquidation of foes. They condemn democratic nations for humane treatment of prisoners, and say even after defeat the youths show incurable brutality. They warn peace may require forceful, swift, unrelenting measures.
An editorial notes lipsticks gain support from the OWI and War Production Board as castor oil becomes plentiful. Officials say lipstick helps morale and a well groomed appearance, with no harm to the war effort.
A playful wartime column riffs on cosmetic shortages and wartime propaganda. It mocks limiting lipsticks and nail polishes while praising home front information and morale efforts. The piece ends with lighthearted advice to readers.
A column mocks lax discipline among military police and officials. It questions accountability for errant MPs and public servants, suggesting secret smiles at misconduct while calling for better enforcement and responsibility. The piece uses satirical tone to critique authority and rule breaking.
An American soldier writes from the European front that troops should understand the war’s purpose beyond returning home. The piece argues two tyrannies seek world enslavement, praising Britain’s stand and America’s awakening while urging clearer explanations for all Americans.
The Normandie, once the French luxury liner, was raised after a fire in February 1942 and towed to a Brooklyn yard. The navy canceled refitting plans due to manpower and material shortages, making the ship a costly obstacle at New York piers.
A reader praises a Mobile sobriety campaign led by city state education and religious leaders. Meetings in churches and schools urged abstainers to pledge. About eight thousand pledged, many longtime drinkers, urging city leaders to cooperate with ministers for victory in the temperance effort.
News of Other Years notes the class of volunteer nurses aides at Winchester Memorial Hospital awaiting an instructor. Bob Houghton of Berryville is to hurl his last game for the Park team Sunday before reporting for duty in the armed services. Five years ago Frankie Snapp left for Wildwood New Jersey to compete in the National Tournament. Joe Punk reports a barley yield of 61 bushels per acre. Chanters are to present a sacred concert at Handley stadium tomorrow.
Miss Lena A Kern marks 70 years of teaching Sunday School at Market Street Methodist Church and its 85th birthday celebrations. Shenandoah Garden Show in Woodstock draws many locals while the Virginia Horse Breeders Association holds a called meeting at Kentmere near Boyce hosted by Kenneth Gilpin.
Twenty years ago the police offer the baseball park grandstand and fence for public sale. A small debt to the State appears overlooked. Local stores may close at five. The Catholic Sunday School plans its annual picnic on the Opequon at Murphy's Bottom.
Thirty years ago the city sets June 25 as Clean-Up Day urging cooperation amid heat. The State Board of Health warns readers not to overwork during hot days as Fort Loudoun Seminary faculty led by Miss Katharine Glass heads to a Europe tour.
Forty years ago Representative James W. Denney a former Winchester lawyer is expected to wage a vigorous contest for renomination on the Democratic ticket for Congress in Maryland's fourth district. Berryville's third baseball team falls 19 to 15 to Winchester's third squad.
Forty five years ago Mr. Charles B. Spengler a leading Frederick County figure dies at his Hackwood home after a paralysis stroke. Miss Conner continues to lead in Winchester star sponsored popular business girl contest. A Shenandoah County man passes through Winchester on a traction engine at one mile per hour.
A writer viewed as an impractical idealist is criticized for dreaming atop a city building where windows face the sky. The piece argues that lofty ideals must connect to harsh human life and rejects those who only look upward. It recalls the Transfiguration to stress action over retreat.
A reader quiz lists questions about Vice President Wallace China armadillo Wakde conquest author of A Southerner Discovers the South Roosevelt in uniform neutrality in radio Egypt legends Canterbury Tales Alaska river length and MacArthur Philippines exit.
Leaves From Notebook Of War Correspondent details rapid growth of the U S Navy in Britain. Captains tour convoy areas with RAF flyers to understand air and sea coordination. Ray mond F Willett, 33, Holyoke Mass., rises from bosun's mate to skipper of an LST under Capt Leland Lovette.
An early 20th century discussion debunks myths about lack of pep and constipation. It explains X ray findings show digestion progress similar in constipated and normal people, clarifies toxin absorption myth, criticizes cathartics, and cites Q&A on exercise, itching, diabetes, thyroid extract and aging.
Japanese naval press chief Etsuzo Kurihara announced in Tokyo that the Saipan area battle situation is the most critical since the war began. He warned a major effort by the enemy with a fleet centered on over 20 aircraft carriers and more than a dozen battleships along with 100 transport ships.
War Bonds are described as the financial backbone supplying weapons and materials for the invasion effort. The piece urges citizens to purchase bonds to support military needs and speed victory overseas.
Ellery Queen recounts the courtroom clash as Judge Eli Martin pins down alibis and motives in Jim Haight's arsenic poisoning case. Testimony links Nora Wright to a large money bequest, while handwriting and quicko poison evidence weigh against Haight. Alberta Manaskas and Dr Milo Willoughby corroborate illness episodes amid doubts on timing and motive.
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