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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
4
The page lists by mail or motor route subscription prices in advance for one year six months three months and one month and notes a pricing structure outside zones. The date is Thursday May 31 1945 and a Bible verse appears with the line Ye cannot serve God and Mammon Luke 16 13.
The piece argues for indefinite deferments for men over 30 in useful jobs while emphasizing the need to keep Army divisions young through continued induction of younger men. It also urges allowing training for doctors engineers and scientists to prevent postwar talent shortages, noting Britain and Russia kept students in fledgling technical programs.
The piece argues the high command accepts that winning the Pacific rests largely with the United States as Britain wavers over war aims and Canada shows limited commitment. It notes Churchill’s earlier promises of involvement and questions allied resolve as Europe nears victory and Japan remains the focus.
The War Department confirms the American First Army is on the move, a cause for ominous news to Nazi forces. The unit, noted for North Africa Sicily Italy D Day Rhine contact with Russians, will form the nucleus of renewed operations against the Axis. Gen Courtney Hodges will continue to lead the First Army.
The Charlottesville Progress notes wartime gains in civilian gasoline will aid motorists but warns of tire shortages and delayed new cars. As restrictions ease, drivers must follow wartime speed limits and emphasize tire maintenance to prevent waste and damage while old tires wear out.
A father warns his son against chasing speed and social pressure as the boy drives in traffic. The piece argues many couples ruin marriages and families by trying to keep up with others who chase rapid gains. It cautions that following "that guy in front" leads to wrecks in life and love and urges individual pace.
A list of trivia questions covers Bible authorship in the Apostolic Age Ptolemaic rule over Egypt redress spelling orange question four constitutional names for the B2 H2 Resolution architect of record for Thaw treason quote about treason naturalization status of Japanese and Leonardo da Vinci glider research true or false and the Poor Richard pseudonym question.
Washington rumors assign Labor and Justice posts to Rayburn allies with Dan Tobin and Kilgore as CIO foes. Schwellenbach viewed as liberal, Clark of Dallas favored by Rayburn, with Anderson pressing for farm relief and food control.
Young Gail Benton, Beauchamp’s only woman doctor, clashes with Dr. Cassius McCormick over Zayle’s brain neoplasm while jealous tension grows with Burke Gentry and a looming clerical career challenge. Reyna Thayer’s illness and Stephen McCormick’s return complicate a fragile romance as Gail risks her future for patient care.
One year ago Dr. J E Harris a Winchester physician died suddenly at his West Boscawen Street home after illness on a fishing trip. The mercury climbed to 92 degrees for the first time since May 13 reaching 90. The Middletown team beat the All Star nine 7 to 1 with a trophy ceremony. Five years ago Katherine G Green and Dr Walter S Hough are named among 77 Virginians in Who's Who 1940 41. Dr John Lloyd Newcomb UVA president to speak at Northern Virginia Alumni banquet at George Washington Hotel. The emergency Red Cross war relief drive reaches 1703 with 297 02 to go. Ten years ago NRAA ruling unchanged wages hours etc. Clarke Courier purchased by Stacey Lloyd from Ralph Dorsey. Kirby Hepney improves after emergency appendicitis. Twenty years ago Ladies Aid Society plans a lawn party. Former mayor W W Glass to present diplomas at Fort Loudoun Seminary graduation. Local man Jacob Yost H E Guyer J H Henry James Diffendal and William Spitts travel to Washington to attend a ball game. Thirty years ago Germany replies to Wilson on Lusitania sinking. Blue and Gray veterans to hear Memorial Day address by R Y Conrad. Local horse dealers advertise.
Fragmentary note mentions mounting gear for Europe war efforts. No clear dates or organizations provided.
Forty five years ago Miss Lucy Bell Haymaker and Mr Harry E Kirk wed in Baltimore. Albert Baker reports his party reached England safely on a European tour. Miss Elsie Love and Dr J William Hope of Hampton Virginia will marry in June.
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