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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1945
Page
4
Public notice from The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Va urges subscribers to report delays or irregularities in delivery. The paper details mailing status, publication schedule, and advertising deadlines. A Bible verse is included from Galatians 6 10 dated Friday June 29 1945.
Congressman Robertson clarifies the disaster clause in the act regarding apple crops in Virginia and the eastern states. He argues relief should target affected growing areas with a higher ceiling, not nationwide, while Chairman Spence and supporters back area-specific aid to compensate losses.
Amid reactive talk of anarchy and travel chatter, Byrd of Virginia chose not to discuss the trip in detail. A few others offered brief, noncommittal comments while one senator promised a later statement. The piece suggests restraint could curb alarmist generalizations.
Richmond News Leader reflecting on Lt Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner's death on Okinawa and urging unity of command in the Pacific. The piece notes April 1 landings, May 21 Conical Hill, heavy losses to forces and ships, and questions the current organizational structure guiding Allied operations. It calls for clear, centralized control by the nation.
A group of senators returned from Europe reporting alarm among statesmen on their return. Senator Revercomb of West Virginia declared Europe is sweeping toward Communism or state socialism. Senator Fastland of Mississippi opined that withdrawing American troops from the Continent would...
An editorial weighs Florida’s bill banning suits for alienation of affection and breach of promise. It questions Governor Caldwell’s stance and debates whether protections favor broken-hearted women or flattered gentlemen. The piece notes age based risk and mocks older men misled by schemes of visiting Southern claimants.
Izvestia commentator Zhukov in San Francisco contrasts Russian press control with American and British media. He labels Western reporters as gossipers and sensationalists while noting publishers influence views. The piece argues both sides fear only official lines in Russia and America alike.
The Australian Military Mission reports daily base pay scales: private $1.04, corporal $1.68, sergeant $1.84, staff sergeant $1.92, warrant officer $2.16. These figures outline initial military earnings for enlisted ranks and warrant officers.
Plans were made at a meeting last night to organize a Winchester Frederick County Safety Council. The keg found on a Winchester street still contains all contents. Major General Charles H. Gerhardt was revealed as commander of the 29th Division in action in Normandy.
Five years ago tomato farmers in Cross Junction county began planting but were slowed by a late wet season. Fred C. Braithwaite of Cross Junction is named president of the Winchester Frederick County Young Democrats Club. Wendell L. Wilkie, nominee for the Republican party, held his first post nomination press conference.
C M Martin departs for conferences in the north and abroad including Europe and Asia. Bishop Tucker visits Clarke county hosted by Mrs Earl Boy Ed and Mrs W B Watkins. Eastern Shore potato growers suspend shipments to push prices, drivers’ tires targeted as shipments blocked.
Miss Winifred Rogers buys a new player piano in Gainsboro. Rev George S Stover and granddaughter Garnett Amrick travel to Newark New Jersey for a week with relatives. Santa Barbara quake floods kill and injure many, Red Cross relief trains and planes rush aid. Winchester Inn dance funds a local baseball team. Donald Weems introduces a new pigeon walk. Temperance cause grows as American Anti-Saloon League prepares its Philadelphia convention. Germans claim French and English used air bombs first. Germans say they only use them to drive the enemy from trenches.
Forty five years ago Aunt Clara Lavendar a centenarian colored resident of Winchester dies at her home on Preemont street. Thomas Spellman and Ashley Swanson newly elected heads of the local Red Men lodge. Miss Mary Ellen Rinker and Mr J C Dolan both of the county are married.
The piece argues that true bravery extends beyond battlefield acts. It praises the courage of endurance shown by those bearing heavy burdens and overcoming sorrow, noting enduring character is revealed in crisis or long hardship. It contrasts battlefield valor with steady moral steadfastness.
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Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gainesboro home of her brother Frank Flowers for Miss Nellie Flowers. The Rev. Mr. Mc Gavock of Lucketts Virginia led the rites and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Miss Flowers, daughter of lifelong Frederick County residents Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Flowers, received many floral tributes as friends gathered to honor her. Active pallbearers were Clarence F. Robinson Llewellyn Jackson Ansell Solenberger Henry Gold Hunter Robinson and Sam E. Brown.
Philadelphia report of a 90 mile emergency race to save a three year old boy. Robert Swendel borrowed a car from York to rush George to a hospital after a peanut obstruction in the lungs. Two police cars and motorcycles escorted the run after tire blowouts and overheating. Dr Louis H Clerf performed the operation and said the boy is in good condition.
The Simla Conference in India, convened by Viceroy Wavell to revise Indian government, was adjourned to July 14 due to a dispute between the Moslem League and Congress. Key issue: Moslem representation on the Viceregal Council and whether Congress can name Muslim members.
Kansas City residents report a curious incident as Walter I. Ferguson found his motor car parked downtown with windows down. A small package of sliced bacon and ten pounds of dog meat were inside but two cats had already carved into the bacon then ignored the dog meat, leaving both items partly eaten.
Washington reports that the United States contemplates a major economic impact as troops withdraw from Europe. Officials study short and long term plans to replace lend lease relief with UNRRA and Import-Export Bank expansion while curbing wartime aid to Japan.
A reader asks if the Extra E Bond has been purchased for Winchester’s celebrated Mighty Seventh unit, seeking confirmation on the defense savings investment.
Countries face dwindling prewar foreign credits and plan to purchase goods abroad using limited credits. Many nations spent wartime credits, relying on Allied troop salaries to build exchange. As troop withdrawals begin, credits accumulate and raise U.S. concern for reviving European trade.
The Pay Readjustment Act of 1942 increases base pay by 20 percent for any service while on sea duty or beyond the continental U S including Alaska. A flight officer is entitled to the same pay and allowances as a warrant officer, senior grade.
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