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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1945
Page
4
Netherlands Faces Loss as German Flooding Devastates Land
Three centuries of Dutch efforts to hold back the North Sea were undermined by German occupation and flooding. More than 3,000 square miles of land are submerged, with extensive drainage works ruined and a vast agricultural shortfall looming. Dutch demand compensation includes ceding West Frisia and border lands for farmers displaced by Nazi actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
North Sea
Germany
Netherlands
West Frisia
Critics Grip Prokofieff In Russia's Music Scene
Critics in Russia continue to attack Sergei Prokofieff's work including his opera War and Peace for deviating from traditional arias. Despite criticism he keeps composing and performing, persisting under lingering censorship and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Prokofieff
Editorial on Pacific War and Japan’s will to fight
Reprinted editorial argues against quick end to Japan war, noting Nipponese resolve to fight to the death. Highlights Mountbatten wins, Japan as first line opponents, 5 million troops, and the massive supply task from San Francisco to Manila to Tokyo. Calls home efforts to cut top quality pulpwood to speed shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
India-Burma
Louis Mountbatten
Saipan
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Normandy
Britain
San Francisco
Manilla
Tokyo
Truman paid debts story anchors trust in his leadership
The article notes Harry S. Truman and a WWI comrade ran a Kansas City clothing business that failed in the 1920s downturn. Truman chose to repay his debts rather than declare bankruptcy, a stance highlighted as evidence of his character and a reason to trust him as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ss. Truman
Kansas City
Truman
United States
Foot Size Variances Across Races and Eras
The New York Times notes racial and historical differences in adult foot sizes. It cites Dr. Howard V. Meredith of Iowa and reports average lengths for Negro, white, and American Indian men and women, with historical shifts in college populations and gains in foot length from 1880–1910 to 1920–1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard V. Meredith
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Hitler's Death and the World’s Reaction
The Baltimore Sun notes the question of Hitler’s death if proven true. It reflects on his hatred of Germany, Russians, the West, and the world, and acknowledges the misery he caused as Germany collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Germany
Weather forecasts to switch to twice weekly publication
The Star announces it will begin twice weekly advance weather forecasts from the Weather Bureau in Washington. In Italy Allied forces push forward as the Fifth and Eight Armies attack German positions amid a major offensive. Handley teams depart for the State meet in Charlottesville. Winchester Memorial Hospital reports need for more space after 704 births last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Weather Bureau
Washington
Italy
Handley
Charlottesville
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Clarke County road fund to be reduced per fiscal report
Bishop W. W. Peele spoke twice in the city yesterday inaugurating Montague Avenue Methodist Church and later at the Market Street Church union service. Miss Kathryn I. Newcome, Handley High School graduate, appears on the Dean's list at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
W. W. Peele
Montague Avenue Methodist Church
Market Street
Kathryn I. Newcome
Handley High School
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg
Bowling league banquet planned in Winchester
Maurice Lynch notes turning 101 while urging “keep busy” for longevity. Frank Gearing and Ben Belchie organize a banquet for Winchester’s two men’s bowling league. Miss Jane Carey Randolph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. F. Randolph, earns a Virginia Kings Daughters Chautauqua Summer School scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Lynch
Frank Gearing
Ben Belchie
Winchester
Jane Carey Randolph
P. A. F. Randolph
Millwood
Chautaqua Summer School
Virginia
Kings Daughters Organization
Missing Shenandoah Valley importer warned before Lusitania voyage
Thirty years ago Will Moffatt of the Shenandoah Valley Importing Company was warned his Lusitania sailing might invite submarine attack. The report notes a British battleship with 900+ men sunk by Germany per Winston Churchill. Valley Turnpike Company says it will prosecute motorists who run toll gates. Anita Perkins Douglas Fuller and Grace Covey, pupils of Thos Haskins, perform dance at the Pire Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Moffatt
Shenandoah Valley Importing Company
Lusitania
Germany
Winston Churchill
Valley Turnpike Company
Valley Pike
Anita Perkins
Douglas Fuller
Grace Covey
Thos. Haskins
Pire
Telephone poles erected between Winchester and Berryvale
Forty years ago telephone poles went up between Winchester and Berryvale with service expected soon. T Marion Bantz withdrew from the City Recorder race. Joan I Sloat was elected president of the Epworth League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Berryvale
T. Marion Bantz
City Recorder
Joan I. Sloat
The
Epworth Leagus
Nine fire alarms struck a Martinsburg house in 12 hours
A Martinsburg West Virginia residence triggered nine fire alarms within a 12 hour span. The report highlights the incident as part of a local blaze sequence and notes city firefighting responses. It also mentions The Hella Manufacturing Company considering Martinsburg for relocation with 500 employees and a $450000 payroll. Breeder Leslie D. Kline sends five dogs to Atlanta for a bench show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hella Manufacturing Company
Leslie D. Kline
USS
Atlanta
Strength for the Day sermon urges marking living Bible
The piece recounts Dr Samuel Zwemer noting a Muslim marking passages in a New Testament and suggests Christians should actively study the Bible. It argues believers should mark teachings they struggle to keep and reflect on solemn injunctions to better observe Christ's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Zwemer
News Behind the News By Paul Mallon
San Francisco reports the world minds conference open with 2 100 newsmen and equal numbers of publicists in a Red Room setting. The piece notes colorful propaganda, official consultants, and a vast, diverse staff of lobbyists shaping daily statements across hotels around the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Russia
Hardware Gazette
Squegee Weekly Journal
War Memorial Opera House and the conference tensions
Observers note the conference failed to resolve its many age old problems within a year amid theatre foyer plaques and publicist zeal. The piece suggests calling spaces by their colors to ground expectations, questioning grand dreams in a strained political setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pandora’s Box
Opera House
Europe
War Memorial Opera House
Submerged U boats face destruction if they refuse surrender
Washington dispatch reports that submerged German submarines are in danger of being sunk. A Navy spokesman says U boats told to surface, fly surrender flag and report position. Any sub not complying or showing hostile actions will be destroyed. Some already have given their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Do small birds migrate south by hitching on larger waterfowl
The Fish and Wildlife Service finds no evidence that ducks or other birds carry smaller birds on their backs during migration. Grebes may brood young on their backs while resting but not during flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Wildlife Service
Metatarsal Match Fracture Causes and Care
Medical note explains march fracture of the metatarsals as fatigue related. Fatigued walking causes bone stress, symptoms include limp, swelling, and foot redness. Treatment uses a light cast for about a month with rest and restricted long walking until healing.
Naval escorts to continue until Uboats are accounted for
A Navy spokesman said escorts sent out by the British and United States navies may continue in the Atlantic until all German Uboats are accounted for. He warned that fanatic German submarine crews could try to join the Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlantic
How's Your I. Q. Quiz Questions On Page 2
A seven question quiz asks about Roald Amundsen related fields the missing word right vs wrong sugar storage pronunciation of against the French term Father of the Constitution Venice sea of origin Saint of Scotland authors and housefly biting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roald Amundsen
U. S
Venice
Mediterranean
Adriatic Sea
Scotland
George Washington
Helen Comes Home in Wartime Plan at Lakeville
Helen and Paul return toward the city then face a choice between romance and duty. In Lakeville Miss Minerva, Aggie, Philip and Helen plot a town wide war era celebration for the “E” award with a public presentation, decorations, and press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Paul
Lakeville
Philip Brownell
Philip
Minerva
Aggie
Miss Minerva
Mine
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Evening Star Publishing Co
National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
44Th St
New York
Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ben
Department of
Music Criticism
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofieff
Bedford
Democrat
New York Times
Adolph Hitler
Clifton Forge
Hitler
Baltimore Sun
Hiver
U S
Earl L. Douglass
Paul Mallon
Clarence W. Bullinger
William L. Tyler
Ohio
Kentucky
L. K
Fred Neher
R.j.scott
Scott
Avore
Jacksong
U IS ‘ President
Franklin D. Roosevel
At Law
AXE
Allegheny Mountains
Cuencame
Mexico
Baroda
India
I. Q
Watkins E. Wright
Associated Press
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