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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
4
Classified notice from The Evening Star Winchester Virginia with subscription and advertising rates. Includes policy notes on delivery efficiency and deadlines. Mentions P O G Order 1968 and a Bible verse Psalm 66 18 as a caption.
Hatchery operators in the Midwest warn that next winter could bring reduced egg and poultry supplies as many orders for chicks are canceled and June business is expected to drop by half the 1943 total. Farmers face losses on eggs due to high feed costs and are selling flocks while government egg holdings push prices down. America tends toward sharp swings and farmers may need to retain and expand poultry flocks despite current trends.
The piece argues that alarmists exaggerate postwar violence by returning veterans. It portrays U S youths as Americans first, shaped by training and education, and notes veteran Eddie Rickenbacker’s views on their reintegration into civilian life.
The passage extols fast thinking and skilled men of jeep, tank, plane and PT boat as a vital boost for the country. It notes soldiers, daily touched by death and violence, show renewed longing for finer things as a reward for valor and sacrifice.
Reprinted editorial notes Prime Minister Mackenzie King telling Parliament that Canada will push for a postwar fraternal Anglo American alliance. It stresses close Commonwealth United Nations collaboration beyond war and warns of covert efforts to split Britain and America after victory.
A commentary urges that many avoidable health issues stem from bad habits and lifestyle choices. It argues exercise, sufficient sleep, and moderating stimulants can unlock superior well being that lies just around the corner.
The piece argues Chicago police forming a union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor harms public service. It warns third party influence skews bargaining and fuels bias in strikes, with police seen as siding with either AFL or CIO, undermining trust in law enforcement.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle argues that church influence shapes moral life with 50 million believers and 20 million Sunday School students. It connects declining attendance with rising juvenile delinquency and cites J. Edgar Hoover on moral insurance, urging Sunday Schools to stay in the front line.
A 3 cent postage stamp celebrating the seventy five year anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad goes on sale. It features a purple rotary print design of Promontory Utah ceremonies on May 10 1869 with Arch framing and dates 1869 and 1944 alongside Postage 3c.
Rev and Mrs Leslie O Shirley missionaries in British West Africa write from Kono District Sierra Leone to Winchester Star. They report 100000 population 700 students enrolled at school started January 26. They praise Christians working with United Brethren guides in education and note heavy demand for more workers. They send hello to friends in Winchester and Frederick County. Their last US ocean mail was November 1, 1943.
Phyllis Meem of Lexington Virginia, a member of the Women's Army Corps, was pictured in uniform at the Gardner Museum Lily Exhibit in Boston. The Winchester figure is noted for her local prominence and recent BostonRecord feature.
A reader test with seven quiz prompts asks for country of Ploesti oil fields the author of a Tell legend drama the author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn whether sound travels faster in air or water the mountain range in western South America the length of Queen Victoria's reign whether Paleozoic is a plant era or heavenly body whether Icebergs are fresh water or salt water which boxer weighs more bantam or featherweight and which U.S. President died 31 days after inauguration.
Winchester civic groups split into Red White and Blue teams for bond sales as Maurice Bird chairs War Finance Committee work. Barney coordinates publicity with a Blue Network radio feature from WINC. Opening Day includes Elks Club dinner Dr Gaines keynote pageant Handey address band exhibit and parade tentative.
Earl L. Douglass argues that constant money thinking harms character and even the rich can be controlled by money. He warns money can own a person, suggesting living above money preserves virtue.
The campaign urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds as a patriotic duty. Authorities highlight bond drives, urging citizens to invest funds to finance military needs and bolster national security.
Ellery Queen arrives incognito as Ellery Smith in Wrightsville to rent a prepared six room house linked to Nora Wright and Jim Haight. J C Pettigrew recalls Lola Wrights elopement and Nora’s engagement fallout. Rumors swirl about a jinxed dwelling as Jim Haight vanished three years ago.
A $75 000 gate is forecast for the Liberty Athletic Club boxing show Monday night at Griffith Stadium in Washington featuring Henry Armstrong and Aaron Perry in a 10 round main event. Perry has won 15 of 17 bouts with 10 knockouts. Armstrong is a three time former world champion. Tickets are on sale at 419 Ninth Street N W. 5 000 horse racing fans attended Charles Town Jockey Club spring meet opening day with betting 60 percent ahead of last year.
A local brief notes the Richmond Recent Girls team ending with a 1 625 score. The item appears in a compact sports roundup and mentions a final tally without further context or details.
London May 18 Allied reconnaissance photographs reveal the West Wall as concrete strong points amid minefields barbed wire and concealed underground defenses. Eisenhower and command study a mile by mile map of camouflaged gun clusters to plan the invasion as Vichy radio hints an attack may come any moment.
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