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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star announces delivery by mail or motor route with subscription options and prices. It requests readers report delays or irregularities to maintain a perfect system and notes association affiliations and circulation audits.
A Bible excerpt presents the line Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain from Psalms 75 10, reflecting a religious verse.
Reported progress of baseball in northern England with eight pro clubs forming a league to play on football grounds. Since 1933 Liverpool started under American rules and a National Baseball Association spread to several cities. War arrival, troop support, and school interest may determine if England becomes a baseball nation.
The article argues Nazi robot bombs pose a growing threat beyond current official fear, predicting future wars may be fought by remote controlled devices as nations race to produce long range weapons. It warns the danger remains even if today’s impact is limited and suggests global restraint could avert such a future.
The piece extols the Merchant Marine for transporting troops and supplies to Normandy and other theaters. It notes 700000 articles furnished, ten tons per man, and sixty pounds daily per man, plus high casualty rates. It recalls maritime history from the seventeenth century and the early US squadron under Esek Hopkins.
The Boss struggles with wage stabilization rules and complex directives from Washington as he attempts wage raises. Interpretations and forms from orders and amendments overwhelm him, with some increases handled through the internal revenue bureau rather than the war labor board.
The Supreme Court removed the word rulers from its Texas primary decision, with Justice Reed rephrasing the paragraph to omit the term. The passage notes that copy editors along the border influenced the draft and that Texas was finished with rulers.
A reader seeks Page 2 answers to seven quiz items. Questions cover figures and facts about the US Chamber, islands in the Aleutian chain, a Greek myth flower, Cain’s mark, a famous promenade, Casey at the Bat, and a humor correction.
Local paper notes daily events across Berryville Boyce and Clarke County with brief updates on community happenings and public notices reflecting daily life and civic affairs.
One year ago the Winchester Rationing Board announced 162000 pounds of canning sugar distributed. Clarke County issued a call for blood donors with a quota of 190 units.
Cr C Brannon veteran court clerk dies at his home prompting all public offices to close during his funeral. H F Byrd Jr visits International Paper in Canada as Stephens City hosts Tri County Odd Fellows meeting. Ten years ago Miss Rachel Jennings received a national Girl Scout scholarship to Camp Andre in Pennsylvania. Eugene Branch and George Barr attend the Southern Hotel Association convention in Washington.
Mr. Harry K Thaw of Pitts burgh tours the valley and selects Winchester for a new home. The article notes local events including a big Clean Up Day in Winchester and a severe hail storm in the northern county.
The Has Beens will face the St Louis Stars, a girls team noted for skirts and bloomers. The Star reports every seat in the bald headed row was sold out. A local ad promotes reduced price whiskey as a harvest field stimulant.
Local markets are described as corrected daily though typographical errors may occur. The Star disclaims responsibility for any such errors while presenting the current market listings.
Chicago opening grain market shows dull trading with weak buying interest. Futures prices decline across wheat oats and rye with July and September contracts posting lower openings.
The column explains corns form from pressure over bony bumps and require relief of the pressure, with paring and salicylic acid plasters as temporary aids. Warts are viral and can be treated by surgery or X ray, with painless home methods like formalin offered as unreliable but popular options. It also answers questions on phenolphthalein and a child eating nonfood items, noting risks of lead poisoning.
The piece uses a parable where a girl asks for ten cents’ worth of glory divine and a druggist suggests chloride of lime. The minister equates glory divine with cleansing both dirt and sin, arguing religion is the only answer to juvenile delinquency poverty and life problems, and that even ten cents’ worth can start the process.
In Wrightsville, Donald Mackenzie testifies that James Haight borrowed five thousand dollars from the Wrightsville Personal Finance Corporation on signature only, with no collateral. Haight promised repayment but made no payments, while his father in law John F. Wright promised to cover the loan. The trial uncovers rumors and testimonies from various witnesses about Haight’s motives and threats to Nora Wright, leading toward a potential conclusion next week.
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