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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1944
Page
4
Notice urges subscribers to report delays or delivery irregularities to improve service. The Star is published daily and Sunday in Winchester Virginia with postal and advertising guidelines.
A fragment from a historical page references Psalms 100:2 about coming before presence with singing, indicating a liturgical or devotional context within the scanned text. The brief excerpt points to religious practice or scripture display in the periodical.
The article quotes W. Randolph Burgess of the American Bankers Association warning that over-spending and spurious prosperity in the 1920s triggered the Depression. It urges persistent thrift propaganda and notes that saving money, now amounts to about 1 trillion dollars since the war began, with those who save as they earn gaining tangible benefits.
The piece notes mounting tensions between Moscow and Tokyo with warnings of further deterioration in relations. Optimists in Allied capitals fear Russia may be poised to strike against Japan, citing Stalin's church remarks labeling Japan an aggressor. The report references the neutrality pact with Japan in force until 1946 and mentions the Soviet ambassador to the United States around Pearl Harbor.
Haxim Litvinov stressed unity amid growing strain with Japan over Pacific actions. In April 1942 the Soviet press warned Tokyo of serious strain from the conflict. Japan reacted defensively, claiming surprise and offense, marking public resentment for the first time.
The Washington Post urges Noel Coward to prove his mettle by repeating his controversial Middle East Diary lines at Ebbets Field during a Dodgers Giants doubleheader. The piece mocks Coward for questioning Brooklyn soldiers and defends the city against British glamorized contempt.
New York Times recounts Norway rejoining the fight after four years of invasion. Norwegian troops amid Russian aid and local resistance push toward liberation, with Kirkenes restoring local governance and Red Army assisting as liberators.
Sixteen deer were killed in the county at season start. John W. Richard of Md weighs 182 pounds with 11 points, the largest. Clarke county Boy Scout fund reaches 1 003. Handley pep rally precedes season finale with Martinsburg. Ten years ago Miss Katherine Watson hosts Middletown Bridge Club. Frederick court begins annulment action for a local couple.
Harry F. Byrd state senator announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor pledging utmost economy in state government. Tickets go on sale for the six act production of White Cargo marking its first effort in a small city or the South.
Thirty years ago Mrs H McKay Twombly of New York society was fined for speeding through Middletown after failing to stop at Constable Willy's signal. Bad European weather shifts focus to Turkey and Wilson in the war while Russian forces face setbacks and captivity on the Eastern front. Forty years ago local businessmen visited Martinsburg to inspect a promising cannery and investment venture in Winchester.
Forty five years ago a revival service is held in nearly every church across the county. A saw mill explosion at Pembroke Springs kills David L. Pence and wounds others.
A Navajo recruit refuses to swear in English or Navajo, citing Christian faith. The piece lauds humble teachers and parents for daily seed sowing, shaping youth and future generations, noting how home influence affects character amid military service.
A compact quiz list posing ten questions on blessings seas wars and careers with a final prompt to turn to page 2 for the correct answers. It asks about a bonito a World War II command a Mr Britling concept and various geographic and legal queries.
A Roosevelt backed plan urges non political postwar development with no immediate wage hikes. CIO head Murray extends a no strike pledge while AF L asks for labor unity. Some strikes continue despite the president’s guidance, with further actions possible as workers react to wartime easing.
The piece discusses scattered local union complaints fueling resistance to a new hold-the-line policy. It cites the Ohio telephone strike over transportation pay and delays at the War Labor Board, plus intra-union resentment toward the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. It notes CIO opposition to moves against the Little Steel formula and disputes over living-cost statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A reader shares a 1916 case of a thumb sized gallstone removed from a patient described by Dr. Clendening. The surgeon called it the largest gallbladder stone seen, noting large single stones are rare and tend to cause fewer symptoms than many small stones that obstruct bile flow.
A correspondent describes how X rays reveal calcium stones in kidneys gallbladder and salivary ducts noting many are silent and may go unnoticed. Examples include a three pound bladder stone and Chief Justice Marshall allegedly carrying many stones. The piece discusses formation deposition and the mystery of stone dissolution.
The author argues that cost of living rose beyond government claims while cash in circulation grows and black markets expand. A general wage increase would worsen conditions, delaying production recovery. The piece urges economy and bond purchases as the patriotic path.
The Nine Worthies are divided into three Gentiles Hector Alexander and Julius Caesar three Christians Arthur Charlemagne Godfrey of Bouillon and three Jews Josua David and Judas Maccabaeus.
Beevens reports nothing useful to the police while Craig awakens with a clear mind and a guarded memory of the night. Nurse Keate and Alexia confront revelations as the revolver in Drue's room ties Conrad's death to a murder inquiry. The morning room gathering includes Nugent the lieutenant, a District Attorney, Nicky, and Alexia as the case unfolds.
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