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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1941
Page
4
Billions For Defense Acknowledged by Congress
The article notes Congress authorized nearly 11 billion dollars for defense within days, arguing the expenditure buys safety insurance by expanding Britain’s military strength and boosting U S naval power. It discusses funding through higher taxes, Treasury securities, and new investor securities, predicting a three to four year buildup and a two ocean navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Japan
Hitler
United States
Treasury
Our Economic System
The piece argues that the economic system grows from human drive and has produced major gains, noting rapid increases from 1900 to 1941 in automobiles telephones securities home ownership radios and electric refrigerators and uplift in electrical servants. It acknowledges criticisms but stresses achievements and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York Sun
Radioz
Record of American Economy in 1941 Despite Dictatorship Promises
The speaker notes 117,000,000 refrigerators in 1941 and argues that a free system has produced vast material wealth. He contends this proves the value of free government and economy, while acknowledging the nation has not yet reached the final goal and must avoid a wrong path.
Editorial: Referendum on War and U S Democracy
Reprinted editorial argues for a national referendum before war involvement. It cites Senator Nye, questions executive power, and defends democracy while noting Roosevelt and Churchill positions. It warns against passive resistance and stresses the value of a decisive public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Roosevelt
America
Nye
North Dakota
New Draft Limits Are Probed In Legion Bill
The American Legion backed bill in Congress would restrict compulsory service to ages 18 to 25. Supporters argue most needed manpower comes from younger men, while many 25 to 35 year olds have civilian responsibilities. Advocates say 21 to 25 or 18 to 25 limits relieve pressure on 25 to 35 and reserve plans may emerge for a future one year service term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Congress
Army
Washington
America
News of Other Years and World War Echoes
A scan of past events recalls one year ago with figures like Frank McCormick and Gus Washington, plus war coverage from the British and French press about renewed vigor after a Balkan conference. Five years ago funeral rites for Fred L. Glaize in San Francisco and Rhineland moves under Hitler are noted. Ten years ago Miss Eliza Tucker joins The Star, sheriff candidacies brew, and rail plans emerge in Wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCormick
Gus
Washington
An N. Caster
Germany
Fred L. Glaize
San Francisco
Hitler
Rhineland
John Scully
P. W. Boyd
Edgar Mason
R. B. Slonaker
Rlders
The
Presbyterian Church
Eliza Tucker
the Star
Oates
Pannett
Three Divorce Cases Filed In One Day Amid Growing Concerns
The Star notes seven divorces in the past five days as authorities highlight rising cases. A 16 year old girl and an elderly widower with eight children eloped from Gaylord to Winchester in Clarke county. Rev. Dr. John P Hyde announces retirement plans at the Valley Female Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Gaylord
Clarke County
John P. Hyde
Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A reader asks about salt cellars in colonial times and the custom of seating guests above or below the salt. The British ambassador’s height is noted and an oil reserve estimate from the American Petroleum Institute places US proved crude oil at about 18.483 billion barrels as of January 1, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Morse Earle
American Petroleum Institute
United States
Answers From A Column Of Curious Questions
A compilation of Q and A items covering topics from Caesar's death lessons for Rome Jews to Virginia Dare as America's first born child, Columbus flags replica in Chicago, Harding on conscription, Puerto Rican voting rights, mind your P s and Q s, Siberian ivory color, and reindeer liver as a food option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Sargan
United States
Virginia Dare
American
Ananias
Eleanor White Dare
Virginia
Walter Raleigh
America
Dark alliance shaped Hitler rise in Munich dinner tale
Edwin C. Hill recalls 1928 Munich dinner where Ruhr steel barons debated backing Adolf Hitler to crush the Weimar Republic. Fritz Thyssen funded early Nazi squads while Alfred Hugenberg led business allies, and both men faced a later fall as Hitler’s regime hardened its grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhr
Munich
Weimar Republic
Adolf Hitler
Herr Doktor
Thyssen
Alfred Hugenberg
The Evening Star Puzzles Tricks and Magic booklet offer
A compact entertaining booklet with mathematics word puzzles enigmas paper puzzles and simple magic awaits readers. Priced at ten cents postpaid from the Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D. C. Send ten cents in coin with name address to mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D.C
The
Evening Star
Winchester Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Unfair Practice on Moonshine Rye Use in Mississippi
Column notes twelve Mississippi moonshine stills were destroyed by federal agents, all using rye whiskey. The writer questions why rye is used when Mississippi has good corn and calls for a state law to ban rye in moonshining when corn is available, arguing it benefits home agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Daily News
Mississippi
Federal
Seven Quiz Questions From a 1920s Star Page
A fragment lists a seven item star quiz asking about photoplay star leading woman in San Francisco, wormwood, American aes status, Walt er Johnson political run, Ireland Britain channel, freezing point, pudding with shire name, Roosevelt term, an opera featuring an oven, and Washington Post March companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U. S
Walter Johnson
Ireland
Great Britain
St. George’s Channel
Irish Sea
North Channel
Roosevelt
United States
Washington Post
Unable to determine clear newspaper item
Fragmentary text presents quoted phrases about inability or uncertainty to attend. No identifiable event person or organization is present. Context and specifics are insufficient to form a factual summary card.
War Time Food Problem by Dr Logan Clendening
Dr Clendening discusses wartime nutrition and fortified foods amid shortages. He notes reinforced bread and vitamin additions to milk and oleomargarine, cites figures on malnutrition risk, and includes a sample Lenten diet with meals and portions. He answers reader questions on mineral oil and arteries, and advertises diet pamphlets.
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Ania
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