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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1941
Page
4
The page lists advertising rates and publication details for the Winchester Evening Star and includes a Bible verse. Pricing covers classified ads at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, display ads 45 cents per inch, and subscription options ranging from 30 cents to 5.50 per year. The issue is dated Tuesday March 25 1941.
The article argues France will issue a new five franc coin bearing Marshal Petain and a motto Toil Family Country replacing Liberty Fraternity Equality. It suggests Petain reflects postwar France better than a liberty goddess and that The Marseillaise and revolutionary ideals are sidelined until victory returns.
The piece argues Britain's Balkan approach pressures Hitler by signaling no quick invasion of England while showcasing Turkish, Yugoslav, and Greek resistance. It notes Germany's transport limits and terrain, plus Stalin's concerns, as Britain supports the Greeks and Turkey to deter a southeast front.
Canadian travel chief D. Leo Dolan argues Americans visit Canada for its local charm and foreign atmosphere, not to see Old Glory on hot dog stands. He says Canada should offer its own appeal and resist copying American symbols to attract visitors.
Tidewater News analyzes the shift in film taste from glamorous Latin lovers to down to earth American stars. James Stewart embodies the new homegrown hero while rivals like Muni and Fonda remain benchmarks of the era's acting range.
The Serbs resist German pressure with a heroic resolve, risking civil conflict to oppose Nazi demands. Their stand mirrors Greek defiance, aiming to contribute to Europe's defeat of the Axis while preserving Serbia's freedom.
A reminiscence recalls 1924 and 1941 Senate tie votes influenced by vice presidents away from the chair. Dawes and Wallace both missed decisive moments due to naps and meals, while Western Senators defended Argentina beef bans. The piece satirically argues a vigilant vice president is more effective.
Washington officials fear labor criticism more than defense delays. The piece argues the attitude must change to keep the war effort on track and meet the demands of the time.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Nel son and John Scully appears in this week’s “News of Other Years” item. The note references a winter spell and an Easter period as part of the year’s events.
Fort Worth county officials deny a city grant request but permit the city to award bids for sodding a plaza to remain paved. A robbery at W. A. Bowens store precedes a fire set by the culprit. S. H. Hansbrough is reappointed to the Western State hospital board of visitors.
A Q and A feature from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau answers varied facts. It covers RAF flights, Bell Rock Lighthouse, goodbye origin, Lindbergh ancestry, Sea Vandenberg children, police radio stations, Italian Sicily, bird warmth, Joseph Conrad ship, storm flags, Joan of Arc surname, France Forever membership, Uruguay meaning, human gestation, and canary lifespans.
An advertising notice invites readers to order the Word Booklet to improve English usage pronunciation and spelling. It promises a self pronouncing system for over two thousand commonly misused words and asks readers to send ten cents to Washington D C with name and address for delivery.
The piece lauds Dorsha Hayes's The American Primer from Alliance Book Corp as clear engaging prose that critiques waste, corruption, and disunity while highlighting America’s Constitution and Bill of Rights as living, self sufficient political structure and a hopeful guide for the nation.
Edwin C Hill speaks on American ideals, unity, and progress. He praises America's ideals, government, industrial strength, culture, science, and resources as foundations for a hopeful future and shared national purpose.
Miss Hayes presents a straightforward foreword praising American material and spiritual resources. The review contrasts American clarity with Nazi and Russian propaganda, noting the book’s plain language and bold but non jingoistic tone. It surveys social forces beyond boilerplate patriotism.
A quiz asks seven questions covering topics from wood screw materials to government departments and historical facts. Topics include license rules in Illinois Louisiana and Alabama, Barrie plays, Long Tom, Ankara, the National Labor Relations Board, and U S presidency stamp portraits.
A readable fragment discusses avoiding phrases like my father thought I should go and I thought differently, noting common errors in spoken language and suggesting clearer wording. The piece emphasizes precision in quotation and the challenges of dialect in written form.
Dr. Clendening explains causes of foot pain from changes in temperature and footwear. Advice covers corns, flat feet, bunions, and chilblains, with at-home remedies, shoe choices, and suggested exercises, plus reader Q A on nails and orange juice vitamin content.
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