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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1942
Page
4
The notice outlines daily publication by The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia with editor Byrd Jr and national reps DeLisser Inc. Readers are urged to report delivery delays or irregularities to maintain a perfect service and all ads must reach the office by 9 PM the day before.
By mail rates listed for one year three months and one month with costs. The page closes with a religious quotation from I Corinthians 15 26 about conquering fear of love and faith and the last enemy being death.
The article notes that April 1944 war bond sales totaled 530.5 million dollars, bringing the year's total to 5.389 billion, the lowest since December and lagging behind March. It cites Office of War Emergency Management figures showing 26.535 billion spent so far against 156.416 billion authorized, urging broader public subscription and unified effort to fund wartime needs.
The article notes an official ruling allows extra allotments for individuals including Moore the cow in Farmer Goe bel’s herd. A veterinarian prescribes a pound of brown sugar daily for Moore to treat temporary insanity, treated only by adding saccharine to her diet. The piece humorously questions the cow signing her ration card.
The editorial discusses Major Alvin C. York, a World War I hero now assigned to army ground forces for infantry work. It notes his fame, past exploits including killing twenty Germans and capturing 132 at Hill 228, and asserts his expected inspirational impact should he encounter enemy forces in World War II.
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch argues that government overhead inflates costs as lawmakers push to trim deadwood in the federal budget. It cites bloated rail and air service, hundreds of public relations officials, and widespread bureau publicity as areas for savings while noting the Senate's initial attempts.
The Marblehead naval cruiser, famed since the Civil War era, survived Japanese air attacks near Borneo on Feb 4, with fifteen sailors killed and the ship set ablaze before steering gear was damaged. She reached an East Coast port under her own steam after a long voyage home, facing leaks and other difficulties en route.
In a season opener, Winchester Park defeats Martinsburg Bluesox as the local sports notes report. The item records the result and reflects on a fresh start for both teams in regional play.
Twenty years ago New York farmers hit by a spring frost do not anticipate a bumper crop. A month old baby is found abandoned on a gate post near Carl Massey’s home on Merryman's Lane. Bryan Breckenridge and Percell Plank plan a baseball club to represent the Elks in the Valley League this summer.
In a 25 year old move the Senate kills the censorship section of the Espionage bill while the United States and Japan announce a joint Pacific strategy. A blind horse injures a glass door at the Elks Club corner Water and Market streets.
A list of seven quiz prompts spans geography history biology and chemistry. It asks about island groups, a cabinet member involved in a Washington dinner brawl, U S Army stations, Penelope’s husband, the world’s tallest dam, fruit color rules, a federal prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, gas combinations forming common liquids, flea wings, and the legal path to the national anthem designation.
The guide explains using I or me with others in simple sentences. It emphasizes not using myself in subject position and shows examples with My son and I will go and Your mother and you are invited.
The government filed denaturalization petitions in Trenton federal court against seven German Americans linked to the German American Bund. lead target August Klapprott of Camp Nordland Andover described as a top leader. Also named Alfredo Nunzio Borloso of Paterson a former language instructor and publisher.
Berlin dispatches report heavy losses for the British shipping fleet. An 8,000 ton freighter and a small coastal vessel were sunk and four transports damaged amid German air and naval strikes on Murmansk and the Arctic coast. The German high command claims submarine sinking and naval actions off North Cape and near the Netherlands and English Channel entrances.
The Star’s Washington Service Bureau answers questions on war dates pay grades in the army and science topics. It explains the first night alive in London 1940, Canadian private pay, seismograph effects, WWII officer commissions, Eden’s WWI service, public school college graduation rates, planet sizes, Chopin Fantasie Impromptu, and ink used on U S graded meat stamps.
Mrs. Fred M. Hickman from Stockton Maryland reports a rare hen laid a cluster of five hard shells, one soft shell and nine small eggs. The domestic find fed the family for two meals and drew no complaint from her husband.
Black the pet raven returns to the Garst home in Pratt Kansas after months of absence. With clipped wings the Garsts joke he hitchhiked south for the winter and is now back on his roost at the Paul Garst residence.
A community newspaper issue highlights local events and services. It emphasizes neighborhood concerns, upcoming meetings, school activities, and public notices within the town, reflecting residents’ needs and local voices.
Butte observers note sugar ration social at Lowell Avenue church this evening at 8 o'clock. Townsend Club No. 2 invites each member to bring two lumps of sugar for the gathering.
A mule fell into a 50 foot well at a dairy farm near Atlanta. Police and W. R. Millicons used a plow line and an automobile wrecker to hoist the animal to safety after first responders were summoned.
The STAR aligns its press time with global zones showing 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome and 11 P M in the Balkans as late news frames.
Dr. Logan Clendening argues war heightens public awareness of health rules including immunization and maternity care. He cites England and Scotland efforts like mass diphtheria typhoid and smallpox immunizations and a Scottish Maternity Health Act ensuring prenatal care and home delivery. He notes potential educational impact and urges stronger U.S. smallpox vaccination and hygienic compliance.
Editor notes indicate Dr Clendening has details about obtaining seven Damps. The fragment suggests instructions or clarification on where the Damps can be secured.
The article discusses Churchill's warnings on gas weapons and Soviet chemical warfare history with asoaviakhim, noting gas has logistical limits and masks provide protection. It adds readers' interest in primary elections, low voter turnout in South Dakota, and cautious analysis of Japanese moves toward Australia and China via Burma Road.
Treasury data show May receipts of 43.37 million and expenditures of 238.84 million. Total public debt stands at 71.75 billion, rising by 54.61 million from the prior day.
Norfolk, the first U S city over 100000 to exceed its U S O war fund goal, reports indicate 119 percent of quota with final figures around 122 percent and over 80000 dollars likely. Virginia leaders announce state drive plans beginning June 1 with meetings in Petersburg Staunton and other districts led by Governor Colgate W Darden Jr and campaign chairs.
A Miami man Benjamin B. Lenoir, 64, halted his car, crossed the road, and retrieved a discarded tire casing. He was struck by an automobile as he returned to his vehicle and died from injuries.
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