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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
4
Eternal Law and Hypocrites Theme Sermon
A religious discourse cites a biblical verse to condemn corruption and bribery, asserting divine justice over moral decay. The speaker frames the world as governed by God's law and warns of judgment against deceitful leaders and corrupt temple practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of
Hypocrites
Tabernacles
Non-Defense Spending Rise and Propaganda Critique
The piece criticizes Morgenthau and Roosevelt for increasing non-defense spending, noting a Senate vote to enlarge the Office of Government Reports by 1 million. It accuses the administration of pursuing propaganda and favoring continued fiscal expansion over economy in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Senate
House
Ere Roosevelt
Office of Government Reports
Roosevelt
New Deal
Washington
Creel admits flaw in 1917 19 censorship policy
In a magazine confession George Creel reveals the 1917 19 press censorship failed to bar military information, fostered rumors, and harmed morale. He credits only cable control for keeping Germans in the dark and calls for freer domestic information and better press cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creel
Roosevelt Promise Echoed Against British Call for Troops
Reprinted editorial argues Roosevelt’s pledge to keep US out of foreign wars stands while Britain pressures for immediate US involvement. It analyzes the math of war effort, estimating 10 million Allied troops needed and a long, costly battle across Europe, with logistics from the French coast and long distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Europe
Hull
Henry Haye
Impending Battle as Hitler Offsets Turkish Ribs
German leader Adolf Hitler prepares for renewed pressure on Turkey while Ambassador von Papen returns after a prolonged assignment as European tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Turkey
Ambassador von Papen
Hitler Eyes Middle East as Britain Prepares for Clash
The article argues Hitler’s Ankara visit signals a peace delegation while Turkey may open a route to the Suez. It predicts Syria as a German campaign base, panzer advances toward Bagdad and the Persian Gulf, with Britain defending key points and the final test imminent for Allied might.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankara
Hitler
Turkey
Suez Canal
Syria
Bagdad
Basara
Persian Gulf
Palestine
Egypt
Red Sea
Middle East
Churchill
Vichy
France
Russia
England
von Papen
News of Other Years One Year Ago
Recaps events from a year ago noting German advances in France and Belgium, English forces in Belgium, and a local speaker and valedictorian at Boyce. Red Cross appeals for war relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel
France
Existance
Belgium
William Barrett
Clarke County
Boyce
Churchill Digges
Red Cross
Obaco
Mad dog bite linked to poisoning in town incident
Forty years ago John T. Noonan was bitten by a mad dog he suspects was poisoned. Work began on a new plant for Pred Glaize's saw mill in Fairfax Lane. Edward R. Young, a former Confederate soldier, dies at his home on Philpot Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Noonan
Pred Glaize
Fairfax Lane
Edward R. Young
Philpot Street
Answers to Questions From Frederic J Haskin
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau presents a Q and A roundup with diverse facts. It covers occupied France area at 117000 square miles, gibbon births in US zoos, the check-off system for unions, April war beginnings, rowing as oldest college sport, regional per capita income gaps, Roosevelt's stance on hyphenated Americans, the Liberty figure on food stamps, the Big Dipper’s apparent motion, Attorney General Jackson’s education, the Defense Plant Corporation, federal income tax applicability to state employees, and Magellanic clouds as celestial clusters.
The Bright Way To Write Letters
A compact reference on letter writing covers diction punctuation grammar and correct address styles for all kinds of correspondence. Features more than 80 sample letter forms and guidance on salutations and closings. Send for copy for ten cents postpaid.
Handy Letter Writer Offered By Information Bureau
The requester encloses ten cents coin for a copy of the Handy Letter Writer booklet. They provide a name street or rural city state address and indicate mail from Mal to Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HANDY
Human Side of The News by Edwin C Hill
A visit from Seymour Walsh known as Doc highlights Latin America gaps in U S diplomacy. Doc argues young diplomats should be human and enjoy culture rather than rely on force or polish, suggesting Tin Pan Alley talent or more relatable charm to win goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London News Chronicle
Edwin C. Hill
Seymour Walsh
Doc
South America
State Department
Los Pildoras del Dr
Groton
Harvard
Jon
Legation
Tin Pan Alley
Ivy League
Doc Walsh explores South American ties and music obsessions
Doc Walsh praises South Americans as grand scouts for courteous conduct and warns against self interest in foreign ventures. He extols the cavaquinho from Brazil, noting tuning subtleties and jungleland importance. He quips that Cordell Hull should learn it to gain naval base access, and reflects on the Rockefeller committee and evangelist upbringing in the Bible belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Walsh
Brazil
Cordell Hull
Nelson Rockefeller
Rio
Bible Belt
Quotation Reflects Stereotypes From Scout Era
A fragment shows a veteran voice praising scouts while criticizing long hair and counterculture imagery, hinting at tension over appearances and identity within youth movements of the period.
Seven Quiz Questions From A 1940s Page
A reader is asked to answer seven quiz items: number of feet in two rods, Canada’s national anthem, a federal executive agency, largest U S freshwater lake entirely within its borders, truth of Grand Coulee Dam on the Colorado River, Goebbels or Goering as the German propagandist, psychiatry’s focus on the body, vision phrase about “this son” (they cross), timing of Indigenous greeting “Great White Father,” and Lindbergh Field’s location Newark San Diego or Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Grand Coulee Dam
Colorado River
Goebbels
Goering
San Diego
Newark
Miami
Today's common error in dessert grammar
A writing tip notes the correct phrasing for whipped cream versus desserts with vague or incorrect wording. It urges precision in quotes and usage to avoid casual mistakes in everyday menu or recipe texts.
Bargaining Session Described In Harsh Workplace Tone
An unnamed speaker contrasts bargaining during business hours with South American participants, implying exclusion of older people and disabled workers. The text shifts to note differences outside regular shifts, hinting at unsafe or discriminatory work conditions.
More Suitable Bed May Improve Sleep Quality
Dr. Norman D. Mattison of New York advocates scientifically designed mattresses with regional spring resistances to reduce turning at night. By aligning middle firmness with body weight, he claims to improve posture and overall rest, noting current beds sag and comfort varies. The piece cites broader questions about nightly movement and the push for better sleep equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman D. Mattison
New York
Mellon Institute
Pittsburgh
Simmons
Mattison
United States
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