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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1944
Page
4
The Star requests subscribers report delays or irregularities in delivery to aid a perfect system. National Representatives Delisser Inc. lists address in New York. Subscription rates and advertisement policies are described. notices must be in by 9 PM the day before publication.
A brief religious note dated Tuesday May 9, 1944 cites Psalm 61 line about singing praise to God and fulfilling vows. The fragment preserves a devotional refrain likely from a church service or bulletin. The text centers on worship and a vow-fulfillment theme within a dated page segment.
The piece cites Max Werner in Redbook May explaining Hitler did not invade England after France fell, due to an inferred inferiority complex toward England. It argues Hitler hesitated, relied on air raids, and his generals failed to improvise, suggesting national psychology can shape warfare outcomes.
A Senate committee urges War Labor Board to lift limits on monthly incomes up to 200 dollars for family heads and 50 dollars for singles. Investigators note many low income white collar workers live near subsistence and argue that aid to them would not be inflationary. The piece argues wage controls drive runaway salaries.
A proposal calls for immediate removal of low income restrictions impacting a large segment of the population amid debates on wartime labor policies and economic relief. The appeal stresses urgency and calls for swift action by the War Labor Board.
Reprinted editorial recalls Gen William H Wilbur vivid portrait of Italian front hardships faced by American soldiers at Anzio and Cassino. It urges reader support for troops, loyalty to wartime values, and remembrance of those who died.
The Richmond News Leader condemns Attorney-General Biddle as radical for arguing the President’s war powers can seize private property and supersede laws. The piece warns such a view threatens constitutional checks and urges Congress to redefine war powers to avoid a dictatorship. It contrasts with U.S. aims against Germany.
In London on May 9 Allied air forces conducted a large pre invasion night drill landing transports and parachutists in Britain. Air Chief Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mough, commander of Allied air forces, watched as gliders towed by aircraft dropped troops on pinpoint spots. The operation ran with precise timing and featured numerous parachutists.
Soviet forces under Tolbukhin and Yeremenko push toward full liberation of the Crimean Peninsula, amid reports of 12 Axis ships sunk by Soviet planes and continued advances from a large garrison ring near Sevastopol. Other sectors report infantry clashes and repulsed German counterattacks in Finland and Romania.
The Red Bud 4 H Club met at Mrs Dennis Cofe home on April 24. Miss McNeil demonstrated dress patterns for the girls while the boys debated cattle topics. After the meeting refreshments were served.
The report describes air and naval actions across the Pacific. Liberators sink three freighters from a five-ship convoy near Truk and bomb Woleai Island air drome. MacArthur's spokesman cites American casualties and notes Cape Hoskins airfield occupation by American Marines with no enemy sign.
A readers quiz asks about the Siret river location in southeast Europe the most common starting letter for proper names the title of Isaak Walton fishing book and whether frost bitten parts should be rubbed with snow. It also queries Sartor Resartus authorship the corrected form of a sentence Gates era battle facts Washington era secretary of war and amber necklace superstition.
A reflection on simple living as a sign of greatness. The author argues that true leaders like Tschaikovsky Tolstoi and Jesus embody inner peace, clear direction, and confidence, which manifest as simplicity in word and action.
New York market overview notes a mild correction after a lengthy upswing. The Associated Press industrial average slipped slightly with a choppy late session. several issues posted gains such as Austin Nichols Distillers and Houston Oil while others fell including Bethlehem Steel and General Electric.
Open ing grain trade was Steady today with price quotes across rye oats and rye futures. May May 1.73 3-8 July 1.69 7-8 Sept 1.66 1-4 Dec 1.65 5-8 Oats Sept 74 3-4 Dec 74 Rye May 1.29 1-2 to 1-4 July 1.27 Sept 1.24
Baltimore market notes show apples unchanged and poultry steady with moderate receipts. Cattle numbers small with steers around 875 pounds at 14.00. cows scarce and steady with canners 6.50 to 7.50 and medium dairy 10.00 to 11.50. calves and hogs active with good and choice weights lifting to around 14.30 for 200-270 pound barrows and gilts, spring lambs steady, sheep mixed. Chicago figures indicate hogs moderate and steady for 200-270 pounds at 13.75 with various weight bands around 12.00 to 12.40 for heavier hogs.
The Dr Clendening column cites the Minnesota Medical Journal noting thiamine or vitamin B may relieve itching from mosquito bites hives and other skin conditions. Reports describe improved sleep after 40 mg and 120 mg doses with odor changes and potential non nutritional drug-like effects. Opinions on pregnancy after curettage are presented.
Slaughter and feeder cattle show steady to strong demand with beef cows and canner stock firm. Fed cattle and heifers rise weekly, top steers reach 16.50 with best heifers around 15.85, vealers steady at 16.00, heavy bulls at 12.00 to 13.50, scarce thin stock. Sheep volumes around 5 000 with steady bidding. lambs around 85 pounds fetch about 15.75 with no early action on sheep.
A call to communal action urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds, framing it as a patriotic duty for citizens across communities. The message emphasizes collective sacrifice and national unity in funding military operations.
A quoted call to earnestly desire sacrifice on the home front stresses thrift and self denial. It proclaims prestige comes from doing without and being shabby, calling old clothes and luxury absence a badge of honor similar to a Purple Heart.
A complaint filed with the city police says a dog belonging to Mary Pappas bit a child on Cecil Street recently. Police ordered the dog examined.
The final will of L McKim Diffenderfer, deceased, was admitted to probate in Corporation Court. Written in 1920, it named Mary Eliza Diffenderfer as sole beneficiary and executor. Appraisers were C M Grim, John Sloat, John Hoover, Walker I Cooper, and Louis Grim.
Taylor S. Butler was granted a partial divorce from Ernes tine W. Butler on grounds of desertion. The couple married in Winchester in February 1942 and the action was filed in Corporation Court.
Inspector Grange and Argus piece together Redbeard who built a device for Syria Verne. Carstairs may be the mastermind with motive and money, while Sturgis and Roger Flagg connect to a hidden hideout. Ellen’s kidnapping threat escalates as Dancer and a Twinkle Club meeting loom.
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