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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
4
The text presents a fragmented notice about postal office procedures in Winchester Virginia with references to advertising deadlines, transient rates, and National Representatives DeLisser Inc. It also includes a biblical quotation and a stray Acts 1 verse fragment.
The article assesses the European defeat of Germany as imminent and analyzes the aftereffects. It warns that punishment of Nazi war criminals is insufficient and Germany must be rendered incapable of future aggression. It discusses postwar production cutbacks, employment shifts, and the shift of focus to victory in the Pacific.
Reprinted editorial notes President Truman calling Americans to unite in prayer on May 18 to thank God for victory, honor those who died, and dedicate the nation to peace and continued resolve. He emphasizes sacrifice and duty to ensure the victory was not in vain.
The piece argues that Texas and some states ban buying individual liquor drinks, forcing bottle purchases. It notes repeal era laws and war time production limits worsen shortages, hindering moderate drinking and fair distribution, and critiques continued prohibition hangovers.
Brigadier General Carlos P Romero, Philippine resident commissioner, testifies before Congress on Japanese cruelty in the Philippines. Eye witness accounts and official reports describe a macabre pattern of crime against humanity in Manila and other areas, with survivors’ sworn testimony supporting the claims as Tokyo contemplates peace proposals.
The news of Germany's surrender sparked excitement but not wild celebration in Richmond and many communities. The calm mood reflects anticipation that Japan remains at war and peace will take time to normalize worldwide.
One year ago Mrs. R. Bruce Slonaker of this city was re-elected president of the Woman s Auxiliary of the Winchester Presbytery at the 38th annual meeting held at the Strasburg Presbyterian church. Bombs destroyed in Europe as Allied bombers raid. Newsboys from Winchester Evening Star to visit Bright Lights Shows at the old Fairgrounds. Stonewall girls lose 13 to 12 to Gore in softball.
Local theatre screens Fox Movietone News with footage from the Apple Blossom Festival. The Red Cross war relief quota is set at $2,000 and Rev. E. T. Clark is named committee chairman. Berryville High senior Louise Bell wins the Good Citizenship Award from the National Society D A R.
The Winchester post office relocates to the Bell garage on Kent street within 12 hours while renovations expand the Piccadilly street building. White House inundated with telegraphs and letters urging passage of the Patman Soldier's Bonus Bill, but officials expect a veto from Roosevelt. Twenty years ago Pursell Plank began census work to record every resident. Mrs J Frank Helsley dies after three weeks in hospital. Mr and Mrs B F Gore celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with nine children and families present.
Thirty years ago Mrs. Catherine A Grant widow of John Lee Grant and a county's oldest resident died in Brucetown at age 94. Headlines report serious anti German riots erupting in Washington and New York after the Lusitania sinking. The President sent a strong message to Berlin as reports listed many American fatalities.
The article reflects on waging war with a peace-making spirit. It cites Augustine urging firmness in war and suggests brute force must be countered. It notes prayers for peace from the current conflict and critiques diplomatic failures of 1918, urging careful handling of world affairs to avoid fatal mistakes.
Quiz prompts seven questions on historical figures and terms. Topics include Roosevelt funeral counsel, Akyab location, calendar days, presidents buried along the Hudson, authorship of Knowledge is Power, Nobel Peace Prize double US presidents, quo vadis meaning, 1920 Democratic ticket head, capital of Argentina, and a grammar correction.
In San Francisco a broad debate over a mercan international trusteeship for Pacific Island bases emerged. Senator Byrd pressed for outright ownership, Army and Navy consultants resisted accepting a joint ownership and human rights framework, while State Secretary Stettinius argued bases would still be operated under trusteeship. The delegation remained cautious, awaiting future developments.
Paul pressures Helen to join him in Wilmington for supplies and a possible remarriage. As they stroll the sea shore they recall childhood dreams and Paul admits lasting love, while Helen wrestles with loyalty to Zoe and the strained past at the church. Helen vows to think it over and do what is right.
The text outlines three aims for the trustee system including peace and security, advancement toward self government, and non discriminatory treatment in trust territories. The author questions the sincerity of promoting self government for peoples on Pacific islands and notes strategic bases and security council control.
A reader notes that a peace conference with six nations risks a single vote among 11 and criticizes reliance on peace promises. The piece claims big nations reserve veto power over anti aggression actions and warns of exclusion of legion officials from trustee arrangements while the American Legion pushes to own bases as consultants to the delegation.
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