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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1942
Page
4
The Evening Star issues delivery and rate details noting post office mailing in Ester Virginia and Winchester advertising representation. It lists subscription prices by mail or motor route, and urges readers to report delivery delays to improve service.
A church notice quotes a Bible verse promising relief to those who labor heavy and weary, inviting all to come to Christ for rest. The message emphasizes spiritual renewal on a Tuesday morning in the 1942 period.
The piece argues that prewar conflicts like Japan in China and the Spanish Civil War served as practice wars for major powers. It credits lessons on bombing, mobility, and armor to avoid a global war, urging enlightened nations to end such practice conflicts to prevent a world war.
Four individuals face federal indictments in Albany New York for running a kickback scheme on a large federal building project. They allegedly used a permit card system to hire non union workers who paid six to twelve dollars for the privilege, despite being barred from joining the union. Attorney General Biddle says the action signals a crackdown on such rackets.
The piece urges unions to watch locals to stop unscrupulous members from enforcing repayment through intimidation or dismissal. It condemns coercive practices as un-American and inhuman and warns against any sympathy for those who force workers to repay part of their compensation.
The Roanoke World News editorial argues the 1000-plane Royal Air Force offensives against Cologne Essen and Bremen severely punish Germany, boosting Allied morale. It notes the raids showcase RAF efficiency and foretell potential decisive effects on Hitler’s defeat, while Roosevelt reports 4000 U.S. planes in May.
A Roanoke hotel table hosts three men debating World War II. One blasts Britain, echoing Nazi propaganda, while others counter with questions about geography. The piece warns against anti British tirades that threaten Allied unity and urge readers to distinguish criticism from treasonous talk.
In GOLDSBORO North Carolina a intruder entered John Cotten's bedroom, took the bed spread and Cotten's trousers, and placed a lamp from another room to aid locating the clothing. Deputy Roy Percise described the burglary and its unusual framing.
Wahoo Nebraska reports a Sanders County farmer appealed to the federal employment service for help harvesting 70 acres of last year's corn. He said illness delayed his work and cited harvesting as the immediate problem.
Consolation TECUMSEH Neb June 30 There wasnt much left of County Judge William Schepman s automobile after fire destroyed a barn where the machine was stored but he was not completely dejected by playing streams of water on the cars tires firemen succeeded in saving them.
A review of a Harper and Brothers pamphlet on heart disease explains common misperceptions. It outlines signs of true heart trouble, such as shortness of breath on exertion and chest pain after meals, and distinguishes these from noncardiac causes like nerves and rheumatic pain.
The Star's Washington Service Bureau offers free answers to questions of fact or information not needing extensive research. Write clearly with name and address and enclose a three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be provided. Address 1013 Thirteenth Street Washington D C.
A compilation of concise questions and answers covering Stalin’s birth date, bomb classifications, U S government aid for citizens in enemy territory, meteors, earliest American troops in World War I, acting roles, royal titles, Railroad Retirement benefits, and gold placer volume. Includes dates and figures such as 1879 1917 1937 1942 and 156940 beneficiaries.
H F Mecum, a newcomer to trapshooting, yesterday won the singles championship of the Virginia Trapshooting Association. The report notes wartime threats as Nazi forces push toward Moscow with U S ships and Marines in peril in the background.
Five years ago President and Mrs. Roosevelt arrive in Wilmington to attend the nuptials of their son Frank and Ethel Du Pont. The article notes debt will exceed 36 billion as another fiscal year ends and mentions Handley High School of 1936 reunion at York's Cabin Camp dining room last night.
Roosevelt supporters report 705 votes on the first ballot at the national Democratic convention in Chicago, 65 shy of the nomination threshold for New York Governor. Preliminary hearings on the Orndorff murder case begin in Frederick County before a three justice court. Coach Sandy Baker calls for daily Park Baseball Club practice.
Labor Board works to avert a potential railroad worker strike in Chicago as talks continue. insurgents surrender to government troops and evacuate their Dublin stronghold. Winchester Shriners return from Leesburg after a lavish entertainment event.
A twenty five years ago report states Co plans adopting the Food Cow bill without the drastic bone dry amendment. Lens in northern France stands nearly surrounded by British forces. Epworth League Convention in Baltimore district of the Southern Methodist Church adjourns at Braddock Street Church after an address on African Missions by J A Lockwell of the Congo territory.
Seven sample quiz prompts cover topics from Axis submarine actions to U.S. presidents and governors. Items ask true or false about wartime submarines, Office of Price Administration leadership, diplomatic postings, aspirin tablet content, baseball trades, REA department, a noted epithet, Paul Revere’s craft, Jack London authorship, and New York governorships.
The note explains that to no avail is used with the verb to be or form of the verb have and that phrases like his attempt was of a avail are incorrect. The common expression is he tried but to no avail with standard grammar.
A reader cites a War Cry quotation inscribed on a tombstone at Church Comsie Essex, claiming it foretells modern crisis. The note from A M B Snapp expresses interest in sharing the piece for others.
Plain Truth reports Magistrate John Mason faced 50 Negro men and women charged with disorderly conduct after noisy dances in two Queens halls. When asked if they were invited to affairs, a defendant replied that not all were invited, prompting questions about who wasn’t invited and the magistrate’s ensuing sentence.
Washington dispatch notes waning public confidence in Roosevelt Churchill war conduct amid setbacks from Dutch Harbor to Aleutians. It analyzes Sevastopol prospects, Egyptian defense, and the Matruh line, urging military rather than political timing for a second front. Discusses War Labor Board wage battles and CIO vs government tensions over a $1 daily steel wage increase.
Government says sugar stocks are only about 20 percent below last year. Officials say rumors of warehouses bulging and near-total surplus are political efforts to derail the sugar act. South Coast storage is strained as a Texas plant plans to shut due to space limits. Nationally no surplus exists and rationing levels remain unresolved.
Dr Henry A Atkinson urged occupying Germany Japan and Italy after World War II to show who is master and then provide law order and food. He spoke at the War to Win the Peace Institute in Los Angeles urging reconstruction and feeding a hungry world before peace talks.
Frugal apartment available near downtown with two bedrooms and a shared bath. Quiet building with laundry on site. Street parking and optional utilities included. Contact Mrs. Lee at The Star Classifieds for details.
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