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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star Winchester Virginia lists postal distribution details and advertising deadlines with rates for mail and carrier delivery. It includes subscription prices, zones, and a brief 1945 religious quotation from St. John.
The Sunday Times of Johannesburg reports a vast diamond smuggling conspiracy centered on Cairo. The scheme allegedly moved diamonds into Europe via various methods and involved many people including wealthy women and military personnel. Diamonds appeared in balls, shoe heels, candles, and pistol barrels.
The article argues Germans were insulated from truth by Nazi lies, hearing charges of atrocities but disbelieving them. It cites Hitler’s dictum that truth is weakness and a big lie repeated enough will be accepted, claiming Germany now lacks a workable national order and the will to defend freedom.
Fredericksburg editors urge drawing heavily from France and Holland to serve in the Pacific war. They cite colonial ties to the East Indies, warn of morale issues from homeward pull, and suggest De Gaulle could showcase military prowess by leading such forces.
Senate economy committee reveals vast, complex web of government crowded corporations. Public access remains limited until comprehensive, uniform controls are in place, with accountability to Congress, Budget, Treasury, and GAO. Supervisory balance needed to avoid hampering lending agencies.
The article discusses how Karl Marx, Feuerbach, and Strauss shaped socialism through a critique of Christian doctrine. It notes Strauss influence on Feuerbach and Feuerbach on Marx, tracing a chain that led to a worldwide socialist movement rooted in attacks on Christianity. It mentions Russia as a leading beneficiary of this ideological harvest.
The page presents seven quiz questions covering history diplomacy and geography. Topics include Harding era Secretary of State, the phrase fait accompli, location of Ijmuiden, muckraker origin, military longevity pay, Sacco Vanzetti trial site, a White House columnist, authors of a plague themed work, and the Europe Asia border mountain range.
One year ago attorney J Sloan Kuykendall was named to the Handley Board of Trustees. City Council weighs censous issue and insurance for protection. Virginia Gregory recreation director to speak at May Winchester Women’s Civic League meeting. Five years ago Senorita Lillian Somoza left Winchester for Warrenton Gold Cup races. Gilbert Davidson Wins Strayer’s College scholarship for Woodstock exam. Apple blossoms set to bloom next week as festival proceeds without them yesterday and the day before.
Ten years ago King George of England led a national observance for his 25th reign anniversary. In Missouri a fogbound airliner crash killed three and injured nine as Senator Benson M. Cutting of New Mexico perished. Judge T W Harrison, famed jurist and legislator, suffers double pneumonia. Miss Anna Hollingsworth, 86, dies in this city.
Twenty years ago a Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class banquet drew 143 members to the new Sunday School building for the annual event. A Berryville joint Modern Woodmen of America and Odd Fellows meeting featured trio performers Donald Cooley Walter Wisecarver and Bill Shackleford. Washington Post Sunday issue ran seven Apple Blossom Festival pictures. Thirty years ago land and sea attacks by the...
A Berlin report notes British forces push inland from the Dardanelles while the Russian front allegedly crumbles under Austro German might. An afternoon wreck near Boyce involves a fast freight with injuries and a fatality among workers who were stealing rides. The Mutual Farmers Club of Frederick County is entertained by Mr. S L Lupton at Stephen son.
C A Guard reports a fire at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station in Stephens City. The city Republican party endorses Democrat Robert T. Barton for mayor after a meeting. A young group hosts a "Mother Goose" social at Miss Virginia Nulton's home, raising over $70.
Major General Philip Hayes announced the resumption of recruiting qualified women for training as physical therapists to meet a critical need in treating wounded soldiers. Eligible applicants may be commissioned as second lieutenants. inquiries to the Winchester postmaster or the WAC Recruiting Office in Hagerstown Maryland. Lt Edna Caslin Goodall leads the Winchester recruiting efforts and will answer questions.
The Adjutant General is the correct title form with The capitalized as part of the name. The entry uses The Adjutant General, not Adjutant General alone.
The Rev. E B Smith preached at Fairview on Sunday. The 8th Sunday of May will host the annual memorial services an all day event with dinner time fellowship. Mrs Leslie Fletcher has been ill but improving. Mr W V Carpenter adds a new porch to his home.
Sam Shendon led Bell Clothes Stores to a 2744 duckpins five game total and a 36 pin win over Va Woolen No 1 to capture the B League championship. The match swung with late strikes by Jack Wilkins and Harry Hottel as Bell climbed from deficits to seize the lead in the final frames.
Paul and Helen fly over Lakeville to scout for submarines while Zoe questions their bond. Paul reveals a dream of aerial photography to map defense weaknesses, and Helen agrees to help while juggling Aunt Minerva work. The trio faces personal hesitations as a future choice looms.
Clothes built a lead and extended it with Wilkins scoring in his final two frames for 141. Plans are to have Bell Clothes roll Royal Crown Cola in a city title match, with the date to be announced.
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