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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

4

Advertising rates by mail and advance terms

The note lists mailing rates: six months in advance 118, three months in advance 53.50, one month in advance 30, and a c0 advance option 53.50 for six months.

Christ Spirit Welcome in Village Community Home

A brief item notes a May 29 1941 discussion on welcoming the Christ Spirit in village life. The piece invokes Luke 9 56 and frames the question in terms of local hearts and community welcome.

Christ

Timely Victory Ends Bismarck Threat for British Morale

The piece argues the sinking of the Bismarck by the British navy is not only a naval triumph but a morale booster for anti-Hitler nations. It notes the Hood tragedy, the proximity to the French coast, and the broader implication that British forces can deter or strike German ships when most needed, lifting hope for eventual victory.

Bismarck Britain Hood Europe Hitler

Wheat planting cap set for 1942 harvest by Wickard

Under crop control, Agriculture Secretary Wickard limits U S wheat planting to 55 million acres for 1942. This compares with 62 million this year and 81 million in 1937, implying a 26 million acre reduction from five years ago. A surplus of about 500 million bushels is anticipated from carryover and the new crop, with no immediate danger to supply.

Wickard United States

International law and the axis challenge in world affairs

The article argues that reliance on international law is futile against Nazi and fascist aggression. It traces failures from Japan’s 1931 Nine Power Treaty breach to Mussolini’s Ethiopia seizure and Hitler’s policy of power over law. It concludes practical self interest, not law, governs Axis actions. It calls for high order statesmanship to anticipate Axis aims and respond effectively.

Japan United States League of Nations Commission Mussolini Hitler Ethiopia France Britain

Editorial Viewpoints on War At Sea And Neutrality

Reprinted editorial argues British losses versus German gains shape naval balance. It notes Hood and Bismarck sinks, counts ships each side, and suggests staying out of the war increases Allied strength while German and British reports vary in reliability. It cites RAF claims on Gneisenau and Scharnhorst and mentions repairs in American yards.

New York Daily News Crete Gneisenau Scharnhorst Brest

Sacrifices by Whom in Defense Policy Critique

The piece argues the defense program shifts burden away from labor and farmers to white collar workers and the wealthy. It criticizes parity loans for crops and proposed wage and tax hikes as class discrimination that could divide the country and undermine the war effort.

The New York Times Wickard Kansas Roosevelt Congress

Arthur Whitten Brown Made Home Guard Battalion Commander

London dispatch reports Sir Arthur Whitten Brown, famed co pilot of Alcock and Brown for the first Atlantic flight, has been named a battalion commander in the Home Guard. The piece recalls his daring 1919 1980 mile Atlantic crossing and reflects on heroism across generations.

Arthur Whitten Brown John Alcock Atlantic Home Guard London Kipling Sir Arthur Brooklyn Whitten Pittsburgh Hampden Gettysburg Glasgow Ameri

Star Quiz Answers On Page Two

This page lists seven quiz questions about broadcasting Mars invasion drama beard terminology Manzanita meanings Death Comes to the Archbishop author gun barrel caliber Africa's two independent states at World War II start old age Social Security tax rate second and third class mail dating and Aesop fable author.

Mars Africa AE P

No Time to Waste with Our Flight to Survival

The author argues that men failed to see the real lesson in aviation progress. Arthur Brisbane warned that the nation must mobilize technical genius and resources to build more and better airplanes and rely less on battleships. Acknowledging we are twenty two years late, he urges immediate action to avoid a shorter grace period.

St. John’s Newfoundland Galway Ireland New York Times Iceland Morocco World Brotherhood Westminster Gazette London America Atlantic Arthur Brisbane

Birthmarks: treatments and timing outlined by Dr Clendening

The article reviews birthmark treatments by type including port wine strawberry and hairy moles. It notes carbon dioxide snow ultraviolet light and electric methods with gradual results and advises early treatment after birth for best cosmetic outcomes. It also includes a Q and A on eye muscle exercises with a corrective answer.

Defining 'We' in Sacrifice Debate

Lynchburg editorial argues the burden of sacrifice falls on unorganized individuals while big groups push for higher wages and taxes. It contends little labor and little industry face rising prices and reduced profits as the white collar class and stockholders bear the consequences.

Lynchburg Congress

Sure as yes slang discouraged in instruction notes

The guidance notes that using sure as a substitute for yes is slang and should be avoided, signaling a tone favoring more formal responses. It emphasizes avoiding casual affirmatives in formal writing guidelines.

Eastern Shore Strawberry Festival Opens With Childrens Day

Salisbury Maryland May 29 tiny tots took over the Eastern Shore Strawberry celebration as it opened for a three day program of parades trotting Traces and fun. Opening at noon the day was devoted to children with the coronation of Bobby Keely and Yvonne Lewis five years old as baby king and queen followed by a children's parade a miniature preview of Saturday's big parade and a grandstand program at the fair grounds centers of activities for the festival.

Salisbury Bobby Keely Yvonne Lewis

Zale Retains Title With KO Over Hostak in Chicago Bout

In Chicago last night Tony Zale knocked out AI Hostak to defend the welterweight crown. The bout featured strong exchanges as Zale leveraged power and speed to secure the stoppage. Illinois and Indiana venues hosted the fight with fan and press attention mounting.

Associated Press Chicago Tony Zale.ise Gary Ind AI Hostak Beattie Wash N. B Brooked Haven Denacoaneske _ nto Norwalk Ivy Bobby

German troops close ring around Allied force in Flanders

Report from the time notes 700000 Allied troops trapped in Flanders, with observers fearing imminent capture. Other items mention Beverley McKay and the Clarke district school board, graduation scenes at Stephens City, and notable figures including John Mosby and Charles Evans Hughes in the news of the era.

Flanders Stephens City Beverley McKay Clay B. Co. H. Iden John Hardesty Clarke Pomaery

Stable of Dr. L Allen gird annual at Millwood

The piece notes the Carter Hall Horse event at Millwood and mentions the Rev and Mrs Preston Sartelle with congratulations on the birth of a daughter at the hospital. It also comments on apathetic civic mood as incumbents retire and no replacements appear willing to run, leaving Middle Town without municipal government.

Oenties Dr. L. Allen Carter Hall Millwood Preston Sartelle Aoe Middletown Communi

Police Crack Down On Unlicensed Peddlers After Merchants Complaint

Ten years ago police initiate a drive against illegal peddlers amid widespread merchant complaints of sales without licenses.

Temperance rally targets salooners at Braddock Street church

Forty years ago at Braddock Street Methodist Church speakers urged cleansing the source of contamination and urged converting saloon keepers and bartenders. Gar Gainesboro Coal Mining Co. draws interest from out of town investors in the property while city treasurer George H. Kinzel Injures himself in the police court after slipping on a waxed floor.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Gar Gainesboro Coal Mining Co George H. Kinzel

Lindbergh Speech Sparks Campaign of Fear and Defiance

The piece denounces attacks on Charles Lindbergh as anti-American smears while praising his aviation insight and warning against war hysteria. It argues supporters must defend his pro American stance and his call for cautious engagement in international affairs.

Europe Greenland

The American Quiz Book Offered by this Bureau

Life's like that a book for the inquiring mind this publication offers information on presidents politics government famous Americans sports history states possessions across thirty subjects reliable quiz style information sent for ten cents with a coupon to Frederic J Washington D C include cents mailed wrapped in paper name street city state for Washington D C mail.

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