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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
4
The piece analyzes wartime morale and censorship in reporting American foreign relations. It cites British censorship and mixed messages from leaders like Roosevelt Churchill and Eisenhower, noting the tension between truth and morale and urging full disclosure despite risks.
Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts urges continued effort to win the war. He warns that fatigue and desire for change risk prolonging the conflict, increasing casualties in Allied and occupied nations, and heightening suffering as war material must keep flowing to the front. He stresses the imperative to maintain production and tempo toward victory.
Reprinted Martinsville Bulletin editorial notes Allied commanders grow weary of pessimistic battle reports. Censors tighten front line radio use, curbing on the spot war drama as front line censorship intensifies.
The column surveys past dispatches noting bizarre events from wartime Africa to U S home front, including a monkey saving soldiers by signaling poisoned water, a man attempting suicide after divorce news, political quips about fascists and poker, and various lighthearted vignettes about service members and celebrities. A severe wind storm then ravaged Clarke County with extensive property damage, uprooted trees in Mount Hebron Cemetery, and widespread structural destruction across Winchester and surrounding areas.
The article portrays Secretary Perkins as indecisive on a national service act and notes calls for her resignation. It argues her misfit status hampers the administration, yet predicts she will not quit and will endure perceived snubs to stay in the cabinet.
A fragmented quiz page asks seven questions about War Bonds succotash South American colonies seas home cities and world facts. It lists items on geography finance and biology and hints at reveal of correct answers on Page 2.
A Washington column argues parental and child delinquency ties to saloons and urges leadership and discipline, noting studies and opinions on liquor’s role. It criticizes repeal promises and cites domestic concerns, calling for accountability and broader public restraint.
Dr Clendening describes the Schneider test used to screen aviators for service. The six component index measures pulse and blood pressure in various positions and after exercise to reveal endurance, smoking, sleep, and stress effects. Potential insulin dependent diabetes questions are addressed regarding vitamin safety.
A Friday diet guide lists a 500 calorie plan with meals and restrictions. Breakfast includes grapefruit no sugar or butter. lunch offers toasted cheese or whole wheat with tomato on lettuce and light dressing. dinner centers on fish with cucumber, toast, and fruit dessert.
The piece argues against full prohibition repeating past mistakes and suggests alternatives such as regulated saloons and adjusted hours to curb drinking. It notes international models and cautions leadership is needed to avoid repeating prohibition errors while ending with a prayer for peace and a call for relief from war’s toll.
Mallory and Richard Blythe clash in a tense Vera Cruz setting as they discuss John and William Smith and a planned meeting with Manuelita Estrada. Blythe masks intentions while Mallory suspects a hidden connection and eavesdrops from a hotel balcony.
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