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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sundays under P O Order 19687. Readers are urged to report any delivery delays or irregularities to improve the delivery system. Advertisements must be in office by 9 P M on publication day. Transient and contract rates apply.
The article analyzes a May 27 1943 report claiming Hitler and Mussolini push a peace bid as Germany’s military position weakens. It argues Franco’s regime is used to shield Axis allies from retribution, noting a shift in Axis confidence as a psychological foothold.
The plastic ear stopper, molded to fit the outer ear, proves three to four times more effective than cotton at reducing noise without hindering normal conversation. Dr. David A. McCoy reports experiments at a Boston plant showing decibel reductions from 115–140 produced by rivet hammers, while speech remains audible.
The piece notes panic among Nazi authorities as Greece faces cut communications and potential destruction if Greece falls. It cites martial law in Holland with mass arrests and rising tensions, and mentions Franco appealing to both sides for a gesture that could ease war pressures.
The Chattanooga Times argues British raids proved big dams can be destroyed, but TVA structures near Chattanooga would not flood the region catastrophically. It says Norris Dam’s capacity dwarfs German targets and notes distances, load limits, and losses would deter a German assault.
A quiz style prompt asks readers to turn to page 2 for correct answers. Questions cover slang for food wartime officials polar geography lend-lease administrator bomber materials and a novelty about Billy the Kid. It presents a mix of trivia and incomplete queries.
In state law the number of members specified in an organization's by laws as necessary to conduct business is called a quorum. It determines when meetings may legally proceed.
The report notes stopping the German main offensive and discusses plans to buy Fay's spring. Four Winchester Memorial Hospital nurses volunteered for arm service. other items include a general probe of utilities suggested by TV A directors and church union talks with Episcopalians.
Jean Marsden, famed fashion figure, quits modeling to take a government defense post as secretary at a rubber plant in Santa Carlos. Landis, the plant’s general manager, offers her the job after she proves herself with a typing test and resolve to work under harsh conditions. The interview reveals potential sabotage risk and a plan to recruit local workers.
A group of strangers and regular visitors move into the Winchester Inn for the summer season. Mrs. Annie Hack and her daughter Miss Mary Hack have returned.
Ida M. John E. pins at home in St. Louis County involving her father Thomas A. Hi sounty. The item appears in a fragmented OCR note detailing a personal event and locations.
Mr Linden Carr Jr of Cambridge arrives in the city to attend an annual convention. Miss Mary Neikirk receives a surprise party at Courtfield near Sear. Mr Charles Frye Road is mentioned in relation to the event.
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