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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1942
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star publication details its post office entry, national representation, and AP affiliation. It outlines ad deadline by 9 PM the day before publication, transient and contract rates, and asks subscribers to report delivery delays to aid a perfect system.
Rates list for mail subscriptions: one year three fifty, six months one seventy five, three months ninety, one month thirty. In person subscriptions: one year four fifty, six months two twenty five, three months one twenty, one month forty. Weekly rate ten.
A religious excerpt emphasizes that all sins can be washed away by the blood of Jesus Christ and forgiveness is promised to those who confess. It cites I John 1:7 9 and speaks of cleansing from all unrighteousness.
Owen Lattimore argues in the American Magazine that China has bases within 500 miles of Nagasaki and within Flying Fortresses range of Tokyo. He praises Chinese engineering at Chungking and other sites and says America will supply planes while China provides bases and manpower for their use against Japan.
Reprinted from Fredericksburg Free Lance Star argues speed limits of 40 mph reduce tire wear and fuel use. John L. Collyer of B F Goodrich warns unworn rubber on 30 million cars would last only a year at current use, urging lower speeds and fewer trips as gasoline rationing begins May 15 in 17 Eastern states to avert a transportation crisis.
A French observer argues the Vichy fleet faces internal class war and loyalty splits over collaboration with Germany. He urges Allied efforts to incite peaceful revolt aboard ships, warn of Laval’s control, and prepare rescue if crews defect to Malta or Allied ports.
The article analyzes Japan's Burma and Philippines conquest, noting 400,000 troops moved from China and the likelihood of a next major move. It outlines possible targets including Russia India or Alaska, but suggests the center of gravity is forcing China out of the war amid Burma Road disruption and limited Chinese artillery and air power.
The analysis outlines possible Japanese options to expand toward China via Burma Road or Yangtze, threaten Chungking, and drive China from the war while strengthening Manchuria against Russia. It also considers attacks on India’s Calcutta region, Ceylon, and broader naval campaigns toward the Solomon Islands and New Zealand, with ties to Hitler’s moves in Europe.
The Star invites readers to send questions of fact or information to the Washington Service Bureau at 1013 Thirteenth Street NW Washington D C. No medical or legal advice will be given and a three cent stamp must accompany each query.
Holcomb P. Campbell of Charlottesville was elected commander of the Seventh District American Legion at Harrisonburg. Phillip W. Fowle of Winchester was named vice commander and E. L. Kingstein of Harrisonburg named delegate to the national convention with Scott as alternate. The body favored enrolling present war service men in Legion ranks and urged charter changes.
Labor unions are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. This status applies to unions themselves as organizations and not to the members’ earnings.
News notes from prior years summarize grain struggles and rough air conditions affecting Frederick. Russia nears Allied entry as Stalin withdraws recognition of Nazi Balkans gains. Capt Frank Wray named Lieut Colonel to lead the 12th VP Battalion.
The text lists ranks from squad sergeant up to army corps commander, noting major general as senior to division commander and outlining the hierarchy from small units to the field army. It also covers related Q A exchanges on verses, clothing life in WWI AEF, actors, lightning science, crosses, and Indiana birth registration rules.
Ten years ago talks persisted in Norfolk over the return of the kidnapped Lindbergh baby. The item notes ongoing negotiations without final resolution, reflecting the high profile case and local concerns about safety and justice.
Twenty years ago E. W. Collis fired on a highwayman stopping his car in Ash Hollow on the Berryville pike amid multiple prior holdups. Lt. Baldwin Neill, Berryville born, serves with the Marines in China. The council votes to raise police pay from 80 to 90 dollars monthly after a force resignation.
Twenty five years ago plans were underway for new Winchester Cold Storage buildings. The Middletown State Bank reported deposits totaling 96 638 47 in its statement printed in The Star. Chapman Auto Co advertised selling 15 Ford cars in the past week.
Forty years ago Louise P Clarke completes training as a nurse at Presbyterian Hospital Philadelphia. John Massey wins council race to become the new policeman after a hot contest with E L McIntosh. A 145 horsepower boiler is installed at the Joe Savage distillery in Kernstown to support higher Virginia whiskey production.
Former name of Manchukuo, cities in New Zealand, Canada taxes to Britain, Australian descent, iron frame on locomotive front, astrology constellations true, Argo sailors object, marimba instrument, Federal Reserve bill sponsor, gibbon as ape.
A linguistic note observes that some words look like adverbs but function as adjectives in contemporary writing. It highlights phrases like a friendly person and a cowardly man where the adjectives describe the subject rather than the act.
A nostalgic verse describes a mother and her young boy, painting the mother as a cherished figure. The text moves through tender scenes of sleeping, walking, and the bustling street as children, voices, and calls ripple past the doorway.
An advertising pitch urges readers to place ads in The Star to reach buyers. It promises value by claiming you get what you pay for and that advertising here yields results for sellers.
Baltimore yard workers at Bethlehem Steel Fairfield shipyard produce two Liberty freighters weekly amid wartime expansion. With 24 launched and keels laid for 16 more, the plant aims for 172 ships for the Maritime Commission by year end 1943. Manager J. M. Willis cites aviation production line methods to cut build times from 110 to 75 days.
Washington was announced as provisional capital of the Philippine Commonwealth after President Manuel Quezon arrived in San Francisco. Quezon will rest then move to establish headquarters in Washington with Vice President Sergio Osmena and other officials.
The text describes parts weighing up to 15 tons being assembled in a shop, shipped by flat car to nearby ways, and hoisted into place with cranes.
A reader question column features Dr. Donald A. Laird and Dr. Clendening addressing whether children are as brainy as college teachers, the prevalence of brainy traits in families, and the link between brain power and happiness. It covers IQ, teacher assessment, artistic ability, and factors like asthma and diaphragmatic hernia with brief medical guidance.
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