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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star seeks reader cooperation to report delivery delays or irregularities. Subscription rates are listed for mail and motor routes with yearly and short-term options. carriage outside zones incurs an extra charge.
On October 2, 1544 a religious snippet quotes Psalms 91 3 praising deliverance from snares and pestilence appearing in a local chronicle. The brief text reflects the era's pious tone and scripture adages used in daily record keeping.
California voters miss the required signatures to place an initiative limiting Japanese ownership or leasing of land. The Japanese Exclusion Association filed petitions with 77,875 names, about 100,000 short of the total needed for a vote. The measure would have extended the alien land law to bar any Japanese alien from owning or leasing property and would have penalized violations with escheat of property. Offshore fishing would also be prohibited to Japanese under the proposal.
The piece argues ocean mail and passenger travel may vanish after the war as air travel dominates. It predicts only crew members sail clumsy tankers and freighters, while leisure voyagers fade and iconic writers like Conrad and London lose inspiration from sea life as they travel by air.
Reprinted editorial notes the Dumbarton Oaks parley between the United States Great Britain and Russia has been secretive. It suggests the second phase with China replacing Russia could strengthen the peace pattern if conferees persist and engage seriously.
The article notes near agreement among conferees on most issues, with disputes over whether a power can veto actions against itself. It suggests Russia's push for veto power and compares council voting to a defendant chairing its own jury. It stresses aim for a durable peace through international cooperation and lawful norms.
Lynchburg News reports Senator Byrd failed to secure extra sugar allotments for Virginians who rely on apple butter in Blue Ridge winters. The piece describes communal kettles, family and neighbor gatherings, tastings, and the cultural value of apple butter as a key winter treat alongside corn meal, pork, and potatoes.
A National Guard officer returns home on a 15 day fur lough after overseas duty in North Africa. Garland Canter represents the county at Shenandoah District 4-H Milking Contest. Five years ago license revenue totaled 92925 dollars. First four names for the JET safe driving honor roll include Mary Pearson Ansel Solenberger Wallace Lutz and Benton Snider. Winchester Red Cross district conference held at George Washington Hotel with 193 delegates. Bishop Paul Kern son of local residents leads service at Market Street Methodist Church.
Raymond Forney, a well known Winchester merchant, comes home from the hospital where he recently underwent an operation. Douglas Pierce is hospitalized after an accident at the Berryville Basket Factory in which he was blinded by steam.
Thirty years ago the performance of Bringing Up Father delights the Empire Theater audience. Hindu troops are aiding the British in the battle of Aisne. M. F. Castleman announces fullest cooperation will be extended to the public by the Berryville Winchester Bluemont Transportation Service.
Forty years ago Alice Henry is saved when her dress is caught in knitting mill machinery after fellow employees act quickly. Washington South marks his 89th birthday by recalling episodes in the nation’s history.
Forty five years ago the cornerstone is laid at the new Southern Methodist Church at White Post. Only one third of Virginia's eligible children are attending school per Dr Joseph W Southall state superintendent of public education. The Winchester Gas and Electric Company awards the contract to the G E Company for improvements to the plant and to supply the city with electric power.
The text argues faith is more than belief and must manifest as better conduct. It cites Coleridge on living faith as active affirmation, not a dead creed. True faith under God elevates actions toward eternal truth and purposeful deeds.
Quiz prompts cover geography history and language with questions about Italy Lidice mushrooms Florida names June 5 1942 OWI Elmer Davis prawns card games and storage delivery asst items.
Washington reports reveal Hitler’s public mobilization plan months earlier, drawing on administrative staff, garrison and police units, workers, and foreign labor. Even youths and physically unfit were conscripted, with some troops from the Russian front and Denmark. The improvised force sustains a border line despite losses in France.
The analysis suggests initial optimism underestimated German resilience. It notes the Arnhem pocket cost of 6 200 lives with 1 800 escapees and argues Hitler preserved forces despite setbacks. It argues mobility and morale varied by region and that the fighting will reveal future prospects.
The piece argues for expanding physical therapy in homes and hospitals, praising Bernard Baruch for funding research and detailing simple at home methods like massage, hot and cold applications, sun lamps, and ordinary household tools. It cites specific uses for cold and warm compresses, pain relief, and sleep aid, with a sample hot abdominal compress protocol and notes on alopecia areata treatment.
The speaker argues that three factors morale manpower and French opportunity determine the war’s outcome. If any had been realized the conflict might have ended, but now the result depends on which side can deploy the greater force at the front and how quickly reinforcements arrive. The situation remains balanced, akin to Normandy after the landings.
Household pests are a fifth column to the housewife. The booklet Common Household Pests explains how to wage war on moths ants mosquitoes flies termites fleas silverfish rats and mice. Order this booklet for ten cents postpaid from the Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star Washington DC.
A listed household notice indicates mail routing to Washington D C with street or rural route in a city state setting. The brief item shows standard postal contact details and destination outside the local area.
At Aleutian headquarters a report to Maj General Davenport Johnson details the health of 1st Lt. Thurman H. McCoy of Chamblee Georgia. He was buried in snow for hours and dunked in the freezing Bering Sea twice during a February 29 rescue mission from Attu with Cpl Irvin Orcut of Mattapan Massachusetts. The two men attempted to recover equipment from a wrecked barge when caught by an avalanche.
Corpsman Orcut buried to the hips as rescuers dug two hours to reach Lieut McCoy who was unconscious near death. Captain Marcus and assistants reached the area in a crash boat and a dory swamped twice before a third attempt carried McCoy to hospital. The report commends Captain Marcus for his actions.
A 1942 poem fragment addressed to Nola I Chapman expresses a vow to cherish a hidden glow in the beloved's heart. The speaker promises lasting bliss and enduring thoughts across years, dated June 1942.
In the living room Russell discovers Anne and Dan kissing, pushing him into jealousy. Anne leaves to help Mrs Reynolds while Laura clashes, and Anne cares for the old patient, reads, and contemplates love versus money as she awaits a decisive moment.
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