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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1941
Page
4
A biblical verse reflects on God's love toward humanity while still sinners, noting that Christ died for humanity as an act of boundless mercy. The passage emphasizes divine grace and redemption central to Christian teaching.
The article weighs Germany undersea power versus Britain’s response. It cites Kaiser's WWI U boats and current Hitler era numbers and bases, noting submarine production tempo, crew losses, and the role of Britain’s naval force in hunting subs as the decisive factor.
The report notes United States steel mills will have orders up to capacity by May first. The year is split into quarters with Q1 at 97 percent of capacity and Q2 ensuring continued production. Q3 fills rapidly and Q4 orders are arriving. defense work takes priority over private orders causing some delays.
The War Department reports 1 003 500 officers and enlisted men in the Army, sparking mixed emotions about security and the costs of global conflict. It notes US aims to reach 1.5 million by July 1 with regular conscript callups, while acknowledging evolving warfare and limited direct threat.
The piece argues that Hitler’s fluctuating demands rendered negotiation impossible. It contends the United States must train and fully equip its youth, as the nation progresses toward that goal.
Reprinted editorial notes setbacks for prohibition in North Carolina Georgia and South Carolina. It highlights NCs failed referendum move the Georgia House defeat and SCs ongoing bill to restore statewide prohibition while warning that alcohol interests drive aggressive price wars and Senate/House chances remain uncertain.
Virginia will host spring or early summer air drills with 30 000 Legionnaires watching skies for bomber and fighter identifiers. Langley and other bases will send planes while the American Legion trains a civilian observer corps to aid defense and test civilian readiness for future threats.
The Lynchburg News notes Virginia’s beer tax brings more revenue and beer consumption climbs, while it remains unclear if rising beer intake reduces hard liquor use. Preparedness population growth and longer pay cycles may drive more drinking months and spending.
R L Happy Long launches a building program in Middle town planning nine bungalows along Valley Pike. Preservation and vacating requirements noted for local armory and church restoration mentioned amid diverse regional notes.
The report notes that ten years ago the governors of all states east of the Mississippi were urged to take action on a major regional issue. It details who called for coordination and the proposed policy measures discussed at the time.
Forty years ago the Virginia Woolen Co organized last October to produce gear and will be in operation by April. John M. Silver of a county is named in a scandal over a million Siler estate in Germany. Winchester implements a mosquito law urging residents to destroy breeding sites to curb pests.
A reader can get the answer to any question of fact by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin director Washington D C Please enclose three cents for reply Questions and answers cover deaths in accidents daily papers tank parts and the fate of Robert Wadlow including his death date age and cause
A quiz page asks seven questions about history geography and science. It includes queries on Benjamin Franklin invented instrument the Keystone State capital of Hong Kong and the Hay Pauncefote Treaty along with lines from a ship of state and the Battle of Hastings leaders.
A concise directive to avoid the phrase Let us examine into the proposition and to drop the word into in formal or legal writing. The note emphasizes plain style and direct action over expanded phrasing.
A Winchester resident denounces the Industrial Commission of Virginia for dismissing a damages claim for a broken back from an accident with Howard Shockey and Son. He alleges a one sided hearing, paid doctors, and delayed, conflicting medical testimony led to dismissal despite his ongoing disability. The case opened in 1941 and was closed in 1941. The writer urges public awareness.
The piece reflects on fashion bootlegging, noting Supreme Court rulings that styles are in the public domain. It describes efforts by the Fashion Originators Guild and Millinery Creators Guild to curb copying, and recalls historic Paris style thefts and forged labels amid Easter season chatter.
A sharp critique notes how fashion and law intersect over hats worn by women. It mocks Justice Black and the Supreme Court for missing the real point that many women buy hats with their own work and skills, implying that the decision should let the ladies decide.
The Edgar Putnams fear running their business or leaving Seattle after a string of anonymous calls. Within two days a fuel truck gravel truck flower bakery and grocery trucks and five taxicabs arrived at their home at intervals. The disturbance escalated when two fire engines and a battalion chief also appeared.
The query presents a mistaken claim that Maryland's Latin motto translates to Menlo deeds and womanly words. Maryland's official motto is Fatti maschii, paro del animo meaning strong deeds, ready of mind. No state motto matches the quoted phrase.
Physician Dr. Logan Clendening describes Brazil’s leprosarium near São Paulo housing over sixteen hundred patients in a secluded complex. He notes leprosy is rarely contagious, outlines long disease courses, relapses, and the institute’s role in treatment for about ten thousand lepers in the state.
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