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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1941
Page
4
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A religious reflection cites Matthew 17 12 on the world seeking saviours in grand places. It asserts Elias has come already and was not recognized, repeating the theme of humble origins as true salvation.
Mrs. Charles W. Weis Jr. heads the National Federation of Republican Women urging a vigorous minority party that speaks out. She argues the opposition should critique non-defense spending, labor negotiations, and war production management to safeguard national interests while supporting democracy.
The article notes commencement speakers for the Class of 1941 and reflects on graduates gaining vocations of social value. It praises America as a land of free spirit, training, ambition, and creative freedom, with graduates ready to take their places in the national scene.
The American Legion stresses strong national defense and civilian wartime duties. It cites past missed opportunities in 1935 as a lesson and outlines plans to aid Americans in civilian roles during hostilities.
The New York Sun notes President and Secretary Stimson jointly pushed for immediate use of the Navy to secure American war material shipments to Great Britain. It argues Stimson spoke with presidential approval and urges readers to consider the implications of convoy policy as war approach looms.
In a Tuesday radio address Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson outlined a naval policy to secure the seas for delivering U S munitions to Great Britain suggesting a looming shooting war. White House secretary Stephen Early indicated White House involvement and an administration stance. The piece notes editorial hesitancy and questions whether Navy guidance will be followed by Army leader Frank Knox.
The President’s letter to Chairman Doughton is seen as endorsing a Treasury plan for a high surtax on the first dollar of taxable income to reach partially tax exempt securities. Yet most of these securities are held by tax exempt or rate-reduced entities, yielding little new revenue. By contrast many low income families pay little tax, and even after exemptions only a fraction of Americans would owe federal income tax, highlighting broader resistance to extending the tax base.
Secretary Stimson calls for use of the American Navy to guard war materiel shipments from the United States to Britain as convoys gain Washington attention. Officials warn against trial balloons and urge a clear government statement outlining requirements for national defense.
Chamberlain British minister faces continued pressure over war leadership. The item notes political tension and calls for accountability within the government during wartime.
A powerful wind and rain storm sweeps through lower Frederick County causing significant damage. The Winchester Lions Club elects Hove Riley to serve as president for the coming year.
A compilation of trivia Q and A from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau with responses on topics from Dublin's mayor to Japan's empire age, Chaplin's language, and the largest train gown.
An advertisement for Songs For All Occasions promotes a 144 page song book with over 200 songs for festive, sentimental, religious and patriotic occasions. The catalog highlights accessible music for average voices and notes twenty cents post paid to Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star Washington. D. C. Director Frederic J. Haskin. Enclosure requests name and address for mail order to Washington.
A mild brain shock is described as beneficial for mild depression and the so called Monday blues. The procedure involves placing electrode paste on the forehead and delivering a brief current causing momentary unconsciousness. Some patients resume work during treatment, though side effects include temporary memory issues and occasional muscle contractions.
Questions cover vitamins ambassadors crayfish classification branches of service the D D eight degree German general at Waterloo Mungo Park Africa first five Old Testament books and Costa Rica location The piece lists ten quiz prompts and directs readers to page two for the solutions.
A guidance note urges reporters to use cautious phrasing such as probably or it is likely rather than claiming a candidate will be elected. Editors debate when probabilistic language clarifies odds without overstatement.
Doctors Hans Lowenbach and Edward Stainbrook report electric current briefly erases personality during trials. Animal studies show brain damage. New York researchers Wortis Shaskan Impastato and Almansi find pinpoint hemorrhages in gray matter.
Nome Alaska May reports say Mrs Munz and their baby are healthy in Nome hospital after a plane incident. Pilot William Munz and two passengers remained shaken but uninjured as the plane circled the Sawtooth mountains twenty minutes from Nome.
Treasury status notes May receipts at 26,141,333.27 dollars and outlays at 36,911,638.34 dollars. The gross debt stands at 47,338,574,999.89 dollars, with an increase of 25,814,092.46 dollars over the previous day.
General Wavell lost his left eye at Le Cateau during the World War I battle actions.
Virginia state agriculture officials urge farmers to store wheat under federal loans to shield the early market. The monthly bulletin notes stored on farms or in eligible warehouses earns storage charges, with options to sell, reclaim, or surrender at loan maturity. Virginia does not produce all its needed wheat locally.
Dr. Clendening explains potassium salts help maintain body neutrality and support muscle and heart function. They may aid weight reduction when paired with high animal‑food meals and can assist in hay fever relief. Foods rich in potassium include greens, citrus, meat, dairy, and potatoes while many staples like apples and bread are low.
The editor notes seven pamphlets available at ten ne per copy with a three-cent charge for tinting. Titles include Three Weeks’ Constipation and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions on Care of the Hair and Nails.
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