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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1941
Page
4
A concise reflection on John 4 23 urging that true worship is in spirit and truth rather than rigid ritual. The verse emphasizes divine preference for heartfelt devotion over formal ceremony.
The House Committee approved the O'Leary bill funding 1.5 million dollars yearly to expand the Office of Government Reports led by Lowell Mellett. Critics warn the office risks censorship and duplicates existing press bureaus, while supporters claim public benefit and transparency.
The Academy honors Ginger Rogers for her best year’s work surpassing contenders from Bette Davis Katharine Hepburn Martha Scott and Joan Fontaine. James Stewart also earns for The Philadelphia Story as rivals weigh Rebecca and The Grapes of Wrath in a year of varied taste.
The Newport News Daily Press editorial argues all future federal securities should be taxed after the debt limit bill raises taxes. It criticizes tax free bonds for allowing wealthy evasion and diverting funds from business investment. It credits Senator Byrd for leading the fight to abolish the exemption.
Col. Leonard G. Rowntree reports that about 40 percent of registrants examined before January 31 were rejected for physical disability. Of the 68 percent passed by local boards, 12 percent were rejected at induction by army physicians, totaling roughly 40 percent rejected overall. Explanations include better detection methods and a tendency to give men the benefit of doubt in peacetime drafts.
Four local tourist operators interviewed by The Star favor the state senate bill regulating camps. The piece notes local support for stricter camp oversight amid other regional developments.
Forty years ago Tom Cook, Hunter Davidson, Herman Hable, Charles Bryant and several other young men purchased tickets on the B and O excursion to Washington for the inauguration of President McKinley and Vice President Roosevelt. Innes B. Kelly is elected driver for the Sarah Zane Fire Co. at their annual meeting.
Reader Q and A column from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. Questions cover Guam's transfer from Spain in 1898 to vitamin E function and naval oath. Includes data on Jews in U S population totals 4 770 647 and notable figures such as Max Steuer and Er nest Hemingway.
Hanson Baldwin of the New York Times warns in Fortune that sending 80 to 100 percent of US combat planes to Britain risks leaving the United States undefended. He urges retaining heavy bombers while aiding Britain with pursuit planes and light bombers, to protect both hemispheres and allow time to build a two-ocean Navy.
War era promotion offers a five color United States map on durable paper sized 21 by 28 inches with a reverse side of geographic and statistical data. The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau lists Frederick J. Haskin as director and invites readers to order for ten cents postpaid via coupon and mail to Washington, D. C.
Edwin C. Hill quotes a Hoosier letter to a Senator arguing the United States must not become complacent about British defense. He recalls Tarkington’s warning on arming America and notes shifts in public mood toward self reliance and skepticism about aiding Britain.
A test page offers seven queries asking values and facts about life expectancy Fraser’s statue the End of the Trail a bird word for joy Cognac vs whiskey the Illinois governor the California capital Lindbergh’s father’s state and Franklin’s Constitution signing status.
A guide notes common English usage with examples of anger directed at persons and things. It contrasts phrases like John was angry with me and We were angry at the wording of the resolution to illustrate standard preposition choices.
Edinburg March 4 John Calvin Myers well known resident and retired farmer of the Edinburg community died at his home one mile south of town at one o clock yesterday afternoon from injuries suffered when struck by a car about three weeks ago. Survived by wife Sallie D Heivert daughter Lelia Grandstaff son Owen Myers brother Jacob Myers and two grandsons. Funeral Wednesday at two from the Myers home with interment in Cedarwood Cemetery.
A medical column discusses colitis as a common intestinal issue influenced by nervous impulses, diet, cathartic habit, and food sensitivity. Treatments stress patient reeducation, diet adjustments, vitamins, and gland extracts, with Mayo Clinic data cited on appendix removal outcomes.
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