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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star notes publication details for Winchester Virginia and New York offices and lists subscription rates as of March 20 1944. A devotional verse from I Peter 3 16 anchors the issue with a call to clear conscience amidst slander.
The United States produced more flour than at any period since 1919 with Kansas leading state mills. In December 73 Kansas mills produced 357,286,600 pounds, about 17 percent of national output, while New York and Minnesota each produced roughly 12 percent and Missouri about 9 percent. If wheat stocks dwindle, imports from Canada and Argentina could fill a shortfall.
Prof Harry Taub head of Columbia College of Pharmacy says dietary taste and fashion, not shortages, drive U S food issues. He urges school programs to teach nutritional values, warns reform may require scarcity and shifts in meat and grain exports, and says overeating is a deep habit.
The piece argues peace must acknowledge a natural human urge to improve living standards. Some populations resist change, while others seek growth and wider opportunity. Without embracing this drive, tensions could smolder and erupt into global struggles for freedom and prosperity.
Staunton Evening Leader notes the Pacific war vocab crewed by U S troops. Dr Harold Whitehall from Indiana University cites Melanesian terms like kiwi for food shoot lamp for flashlight glass belong look look for mirror and palaver for talk. He predicts soldiers will bring home many such phrases.
The Red Cross, as part of the League of Red Cross Societies, sends neutral Swiss delegates to visit prisoners of war, report on camp conditions, and obtain essentials. It handles over one million food packages monthly shipped via Red Cross ships to European camps for Allied and other prisoners, sustaining hope during war.
The Star records local happenings in Berryville Boyce and Clarke County. Readers get concise items on community, schools, meetings, market notes, and public notices from a period newspaper voice.
Year ago report notes Rommel's looming clash as Allied lines firm up. Russians hold front lines along a twisting front while Roosevelt delays action on the Little Steel formula due to a cold.
Britain presses a renewed defense program as it confronts Hitler. In the United States William O. Douglas is nominated for associate justice of the Supreme Court. The Army and Navy outline plans to boost manpower across services.
Ten years ago Bingo Crosby and his young son faced kidnap threats while George W. Atkinson died at his home. R. Anderson and Andrew Bell attended the chamber meeting in Hagerstown.
Complaints say Handley students driving to school violate speed limits. Mrs. Sam O'Neal elected head of local D A R Chapter. George H. Grimm named new manager of the Water Street gasoline filling station.
Reports from Mexico say an American citizen was kidnapped by five Mexican soldiers. A German aviator set an altitude record of 12 000 feet in a bi plane. Two warships and 1000 troops from England arrived at Ulster and an outbreak is expected in a few days.
Forty years ago reports note clashes between Russian and Japanese forces on the Yalu River with both sides fined and fighting described. The entertainment page lists the Real Widow Brown as the current show at the Auditorium.
Forty five years ago Joseph E. Kiger secretary of Rouss fire company remains lead in the Star Watch Contest. S. K. Wine becomes trustee at Shenandoah Institute replacing J. W. Keller. Harry Lane is recovering after losing his foot at the railroad yards.
A reader quiz asks about the D Day beachhead location the first seceding state the OWI director topography fact false Nathaniel Hawthorne city famous for gladiators the WWI home for troops the Sail on Ship of State author Blaine presidencies and the Emperor of Japan.
The editor reflects on the deaths of Martha DeHaven and E B Sartelle at Winchester’s Market Street church. He praises DeHaven for purity and cheerfulness amid suffering and ranks Sartelle as forthright and loyal, stating both were deeply valued by the community.
ANKARA Turkey March 19 Delayed The official Turkish report notes that Axis partners cannot withdraw from the war without harming German and Italian interests Therefore one sided secession attempts are deemed doomed to flare up and fade away The discussion links Romania and Hungarian peace teeters to the question of broader front developments and potential armistice moves
Albert J Oss cot ton planter pleaded guilty to two counts of peonage for detaining workers on his station. Judge Lemley denied leniency amid threats. Johnson faced 14 counts originally for detaining 11 workers, with 9 remaining after reductions. District Attorney Sam Rorex urged dismissal of remaining charges and OPA prize violations.
Helsinki figures report continued public hope for peace as government and parties weigh a submitted proposal amid ongoing negotiations. The dispatch notes persistent optimism among leaders and citizens regarding a peaceful settlement.
Dr. Clendening discusses the film Mme Curie praising its scientific focus and dramatic handling of radioactive discovery. He notes Becquerel and Curie collaborations, the Canon of Residues logic, and the Nobel prize context, ending with a short Q and A on arthritis gold shots.
Diet plan lists daily meals and calories with specific items. Breakfast includes orange juice, toast, tomato stuffed with celery, and tea. Dinner features stuffed eggplant, bran muffin, mustard, and coffee. notes calories around 450.
Mallory faces a forced career choice as she flees toward Cuernavaca with Prism. A deadly car chase interrupts their flight near Taxco, leading to a tense reunion with Ted Patrick in Dona Bertha's plaza where he offers a ruby ring and hints at long hidden truths.
A fundraising appeal urges contributions to the USO to support troops overseas. The appeal emphasizes housing and comfort services that help soldiers and their families feel connected while serving abroad.
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