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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1945
Page
4
Helen and Paul crash land a test flight during a town celebration after Zoe confronts divorce and Helen’s daring maneuver saves both. Paul frees himself as flames rise, leaving their future relationship and the fate of the town’s big day hanging on the outcome.
The Evening Star, Winchester, Virginia, appears as second class matter at the post office. The notice lists filing conforming to P. O. D. Order 19687 and identifies The Evening Star Publishing Co. with New York representation.
A brief biblical quotation from Romans chapter eight verse four. It contrasts walking after the Spirit with walking after the flesh and emphasizes living by spiritual, not fleshly, conduct.
Secretary of War Stimson reports thirteen American generals killed in action two died of wounds five missing in action one died of exposure in action one died in a prisoner of war camp nine killed in airplane accidents and nineteen became prisoners of war. He links losses to the war’s mobile nature and the need for commanders to stay close to the front despite dangers.
The page notes that the remaining Pacific war victory hinges on redeployment plans that would have waited if not for leaked garbled information to the Horse Military Affairs Committee. It stresses that publication will yield gains as the war in the Pacific continues.
A national call stresses two huge tasks logistics and morale as 4,000,000 troops must shift from Europe to the Far East. It urges abandoning hesitation and holding the same resolve shown against Germany, even with new sacrifices like Iwo Jima and Okinawa ahead.
Reprinted editorial argues Post-War Federal-Aid Highway Act will fund all-year hard-surfaced roads on six million farms. It details $150 million yearly for three years for secondary rural roads, matched by state funds to total $300 million, part of $500 million annual for three years on main routes and bypasses, administered by the Public Roads Administration. It notes 2,405,895 rural miles with 1,474,445 unsurfaced, and links all-weather roads to rural life, schooling, and economic growth.
The piece notes frequent tensions between the United States and Soviet Russia. It argues many criticisms come from patriotism and long standing discourse, but stresses the need for polite dealings and cooperation as co-belligerents facing common challenges.
Seven trivia items ask about hummingbirds backward flight the Ie Island conquest days Bryan Island off Okinawa Iceland Greenland direction Cabot nationality Seth Thomas industry and Duffy's Tavern city plus a river through Ber.
One year ago Captain Baker announced a new platoon for the local V. 8 Gy company and urged eligible men to enlist. German air raids hit the southern English coast for a second night, with focus on Portsmouth. Thirty-one Berryville seniors contend for degrees as Rev. Dr. Parker delivers the baccalaureate. Chief Hollis cites over 100 motorists without city tags. City and county students raised 34 515 in War Stamps and Bonds in April. Five years ago nylon hosiery priced at 1 25 and 1 35 a pair. Europe endures mass combat as Congress is urged to accelerate defense spending and Roosevelt seeks 1 182 000 000 for defense. Friendship Fire’s bowling team wins 90 pins over Health Club to claim C League title. team members include Forney Fowle Eagle and Crowl.
Dr Henry S Frye the Philadelphia organist arrives in Winchester for a recital on the Ebert Memorial organ at Market Street Church. Admiral Richard E Byrd arrives in Boston and disbands his second Antarctic expedition left there on October 1 1933.
The Washington weather bureau predicts a probable frost for the middle of the week. Tonight the long awaited Human Fly performance is set on the walls and top of the George Washington Hotel. Roy A. Larrick will lead the Sunday School and Christian Endeavor convention of the Virginia Valley Central Christian Conference, elected at the three day First Christian Church session. A crowd of 100000 is expected for the Kentucky Classic at Churchill Downs this Saturday with Quatrain the 5 to 2 favorite. Horace Kackley of Clarke County accidentally shot himself while climbing a tree to shoot black birds, necessitating amputation of part of his left arm.
Thirty years ago Dr W A Bell began constructing an elevator in his South Loudoun street home. King Emmanuel warned of civil war in Italy unless decisive action occurs as Europe faces war. Forty five years ago Prince, the Sarah Zane Fire Company horse, nearly bolted mad at a bell alarm, ran, and tore a fence before calm returned when the engine returned to the house.
A reflection on Matthew Arnold's snobbery and the value of humble people who keep the world moving. The piece argues that divine favor rests with everyday individuals rather than pretentious elites. It flips Arnold by asking if his poetry and culture compensate for a condescending spirit.
The boysenberry is the largest berry, often reaching two inches in length. It originated from Rudolph Boysen, superintendent of parks, in Anaheim California. it is a cross hybrid weighing about one pound.
The interview with Henry J. Kaiser in San Francisco portrays him as a driving force behind postwar reconversion. He argues for government subsidies to revive shipping and expand auto and housing industries, predicts rapid metal and chemical ventures, and envisions a national health push. He notes Pacific Coast advantages and a shift toward competitive, export-oriented growth.
Doctor James W. Nixon of Texas reports that early walking after many operations is safe and desirable. He notes wound closure with wire sutures speeds healing, reduces lung and circulation complications, and lowers hospital stay costs. Patients often rise on day one, walk by day three, and leave by day four if no complications exist.
The text explains that BCL stands for Barge Cargo Large and denotes an Army vessel. It notes postwar business concerns and routing of cations and shipping through a central point, reflecting broader logistical challenges.
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