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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
4
Subscribers to The Star are urged to report any delays or irregularities in delivery. The notice appeals for prompt action to maintain a perfect delivery system. Dated June 29 1944. Psalms 77:2 is quoted.
The piece describes a heavily protected hilltop battery silenced without bombing by a combined assault of paratroopers gliders and landing barges. Reconnaissance and rehearsals preceded the operation, demonstrating how air superiority and precise strikes can neutralize strong points and shape Allied attacks.
Dr. Hernano Tavares, Brazilian adviser to Inter-American Affairs, says relations between Brazil and the United States are deteriorating. He cites a flood of American officials into Brazil, a bias toward Americans unfamiliar with Brazilian culture, and dismissive attitudes toward locals. He also notes critical comments about American radio programs reaching Brazil.
The piece argues Brazilians fear the United States will retain bases after the war to dominate Brazil militarily. It criticizes U S handling in Latin America as amateurish despite spending hundreds of millions, warning that without capable leadership Latin nations may drift back toward European influence.
The column cites Soviet and Allied losses in World War II, estimating Russian casualties near 17 million when wounded are included, and recording U S army and navy totals through D Day at 225 382 with further losses anticipated. It honors local service members while urging vigilance for further news.
Light showers break the heat wave with a drop from 92 to 78 degrees. A $5 tax stamp on automobiles is due to take effect on July 1.
Clarke farmers plan to dip sheep starting July 3 with price set at 10 cents per head. Frankie Snapp, Winchester Marble champion, is competing in Wildwood New Jersey and trails in the Eastern tournament running second among teenage marble kings.
The school board announces the 1934 35 session start date October 1 and hires a truant officer. Thermometers at the Winchester Research Laboratory and The Star office reach 102 and 115 degrees. The Winchester Concert Band plans its first summer concert.
Twenty years ago the Virginia State Bar Association prepared to open its annual convention at the George Washington Hotel on July 1. The Strand Theatre closed to the public as equipment was moved to Woodstock to join a new movie theatre complex.
Thirty years ago a terrible electric storm swept Winchester disrupting telephones and electric service. Fines were issued and utilities faced outages as residents endured the blackout.
Forty years ago Mr. R. E. Byrd is in Berryville on professional business. The Shenandoah Valley National Bank lists its assets as $1. The most decisive battle in the war between Japan and Russia is now being fought.
Forty five years ago noted painter Charles Haney completed a splendid house painting at the residence of D. H. Yost on N. Kent Street with assistance from Samuel Trenary, reflecting local craftsman efforts.
A clergyman on a Washington train used quiet time for study and reading on peace after the war. He underlined persuasive passages about peace and likely would preach on peace as the supreme goal of war, inspiring fellow ministers.
Earl L. Douglass discusses the contrast between the Golden Rule and the rule of gold. He argues money temptation corrupts morals, warning that the pursuit of wealth by any means risks disaster while living by the Golden Rule leads to true riches and honorable standing.
A reader writes from abroad praising The Star as a moral booster after 26 months overseas. He recalls action in enemy-held territory, notes teammates earning high awards, and hopes to be home for Christmas under a new rotation plan. He asks for staff replies and complains about mail delays.
Lynchburg Advance notes War Manpower Commission head Paul V. McNutt quoted by the New York Times urging precise staffing. He says a few thousand in right jobs at the right time could save hundreds of thousands of lives overseas and calls for a sound program and an effective director to implement it.
A Newark horticulturist found his greenhouse flowers watered by a brook from a nearby still. State agents traced a pipe discharging mash into the stream. The plants were later recovering after the disturbance.
Washington reports total American war casualties at 251 158 through mid June, with 55 206 dead including 35 104 soldiers and 20 102 navy coast guard personnel. Navy list totals 47 073 with 20 102 dead and 13 202 wounded. From France two weeks of fighting add 24 162 casualties 3 082 killed 13 121 wounded 7 959 missing.
London reports from June 29 show British papers treating the Republican Convention in Chicago with mild interest. Editors describe apathy toward Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and note routine coverage, with some sentiment that the party lacks a victory mood despite grand venue remarks.
Advanced Allied headquarters report Gen Dwight D Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill along with western front commanders held a high level conference this week to discuss operations and strategy.
Clarke County Fifth War Loan Drive chairman Bill Shackleford announced the halfway milestone of $187,000 in sales toward a $340,000 goal. E Bond sales lag with only $17,000 of $50,000 reached, raising doubts about meeting the quota unless more funds come in. The Junior Woman's Club booth will be staffed Saturday night in front of Harris Pharmacy.
Firemen responded when 5 to 6 tons of barley straw ignited at the farm of Mrs. Sibilla B. Jacobs near Boyce. A tractor exhaust sparks from Henry Deavers’ baling work were blamed for the blaze. Deavers suffered a slight facial burn, and no extinguishing effort was needed as flames spread quickly.
Scout Executive Basil Starkey in Winchester reports the lake at Rock Enon is completed and filling quickly. Water was turned in yesterday. the three acre lake should be full by tonight or tomorrow. The earth dam was constructed with equipment loaned by the Federal Hatchery in Leestown, Virginia.
Grover Meisel bought hail insurance for his wheat field in Haviland Kansas. A hail storm hit the 400 acre field that same day, hitting 24 hours before the policy became effective. The event leaves him with a total loss.
Winchester residents endure a four day stretch of 90s with 96 degrees recorded at the Research Laboratory. Forecasters expect further rise possibly setting a spring and summer record as shoppers pack streets and soda fountains run at capacity.
Secretary of War Stimson said Cherbourg fell with commendable speed despite stubborn German resistance. Three American divisions the 79th Pennsylvania unit led by Maj. Gen. Ira Wyche, the 4th under Maj. Gen. Raymond O. Barton, and the 9th under Maj. Gen. Manton S. Eddy, formed the 7th corps under Maj. Gen. J. Laughton Collins. He warned battles ahead will be stern and urged no let-down in effort. He noted stiffer German resistance in Italy with divisions from north Italy aiding retreating forces, while Allied advance continued on all sectors. In the Pacific, bitter fighting persists on Saipan as Americans push forward against the Japanese.
A rescue party reached three stranded Army fliers on the Tonto Plateau near the Grand Canyon. The men, isolated for more than a week after parachuting from a B 24 bomber at 2 a.m. June 21, were reported well and uninjured. Shoes were their only apparent need as rescue teams planned the ascent of the 4500 foot canyon side.
Clarke county farmers and Clarke County Cooperative members receive initial checks for 10,641 pounds of wool. The first lot totals $5,000 with more payments to follow.
In Exeter near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania five girls aged eight to fifteen drowned in the Susquehanna River while playing on a log near the west bank. Dolores Gadello, a swimmer, also sank while attempting to rescue them. Bernadine Adziorko, age twelve, witnessed the event and survived.
Madrid dispatch notes German anti invasion pamphlets circulated to neutral countries imply chemical warfare could be used against Allied forces in France. The leaflets threaten arsenic and sulfuric gas to defend crops, claiming it better than losing European potatoes to beetles.
A reader asks seven trivia prompts from a period page turning to page 2 for answers. Questions cover authorship of Yan kee From Olympus foreign discoveries grammar rail weight veal source of meat Nellie Custis relation Ford Rolls-Royce engines lend lease office and The Rail Splitter and Azores country.
In a wartime appeal readers are urged to invest in bonds as a defense measure, warning that failure to fund may invite enemy attacks. The item emphasizes public finance as a shield and calls for citizen participation through purchase of bonds.
In wartime Britain demand for poetry soars as publishers struggle to meet orders. Five times more poetry is bought than before the war, with over 20 000 copies of Rupert Brooke sold in the past year. After Brooke, Tennyson Shelley Keats Browning and the moderns lead reader interest. French and Indian poetry also rates high.
Bradford questions Mr. Smith on letters and handwriting as Ellery Queen acknowledges prior knowledge. The probe traces the New Year Eve party, cocktails in the pantry, and the possibility of arsenic poisoning by the defendant James Haight. The courtroom tension peaks as Queen hints at a covert option.
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