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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1941
Page
4
The red leaders of Russia pursue saving communism and their own necks rather than democracy. They perform adequately but squander resources that could yield a stronger military. As military leaders they lag behind the czars in effectiveness.
Milton Bracker of The New York Times laments discovering Made in Japan on wooden apple souvenirs sold in the Shenandoah Valley. The piece questions Virginian complacency and urges readers to consider the origin of locally seen items and national competition.
Harry K. Thaw, who owns a Virginia country place near Clearbrook, hosts an open house party in Philadelphia announced by a newspaper advertisement. Italians mass near the Greek border as Hitler and Mussolini confer on Axis moves. England enjoys a brief lull in air raids. Berryville National Guardsmen raise 225 dollars for their mess fund at an amateur fight at the armory.
A biblical verse from Numbers 27 18 notes the Lord designates Joshua son of Nun as a man with the spirit and commands Moses to lay hands upon him signaling a commission and leadership transition.
Comptroller-General Lindsay Warren accuses the National Youth Administration of pressuring Army recruiters to avoid contacting NYA youths to keep them on NYA rolls. He cites age relaxations, questionable NYA expenses, and covert political campaigning by NYA staff. He urges ending wasteful government spending.
Abram P. Staples of Roanoke was elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General at the group’s Indianapolis convention. The Virginia attorney general, a former state senator, is in his second term and received praise for his record and competence.
A report from Ankara outlines rumors Germany offered to halt its war on Russia on terms like the French accepted. The piece notes Russia’s leverage against Britain and the United States, Stalin’s awareness of Allied commitment, and memories of Brest-Litovsk as a warning of morale and concessions in wartime diplomacy.
The Daily News cites a Bryson survey claiming comics are the army camps favorite reading matter but soldiers rank dice games, letters from home and pay signatures higher. It argues the professor overstated comics popularity and notes soldiers prefer practical and personal items over comics.
The Richmond News Leader analyzes Mr. Ickes’s argument for gas curb relief and criticizes the federal handling of the gas shortage. It contends the crisis was misrepresented, raises questions about administration competence, and discusses lost public confidence and calls for accountability.
The Rev. R. A. Whitten of Portsmouth arrives to assume duties as pastor of the Congregational Christian church. City Manager Arthur Field denies reports that the town pumping station ran all night to influence voters on the bond issue. The New York Yankees trail the Giants 5-4 with one win needed to clinch the series.
The Rev. E. L. Wolfe is reap pointed elder of the Methodist Church in the Winchester District. Mrs. Andrew Bell becomes president of the Winchester Education Association serving the city's teachers. Burleigh Grimes pitches a two hit game as the A's lose 5-2 at Shibe Park. Virginia Guardsmen on duty with the U S Army on the Mexican border to be shown in photos locally. European food prices rise amid hardship. Romanian forces suffer heavy losses against Bulgaria on a new southeastern front.
Hugh S Johnson describes Joe Louis as an American asset for his courage and integrity. The letter, dated September 27 1941 from Greenwood Lake New York, cites Louis’s willingness to enlist despite fame and income to support the country.
Forty years ago the Winchester city council decided the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co must have and maintain Railroad Avenue. Mr and Mrs John H Miller observe their 50th wedding anniversary at a party hosted by their son John W Miller at 312 North Kent Street. A strawberry blonde is a hair color with gold tints blended with red.
A set of seven trivia prompts from a page two quiz. Topics include languages, oysters, a Civil War era marching song, a plumbing tool, moonrise timing, a grand opera jewel song, David Ross Locke’s pen name P V N, and a Jersey Lily reference.
A common error in English is using It is me after the verb to be. The correct form is It is I, since the verb to be takes the same case after as before it. The explanation stresses proper pronoun case and standard usage in formal writing.
In a public appeal Joe Louis asks supporters to subscribe and donate to create a large gate donation for the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America to aid race relations. Louis promises all funds go to improving conditions for African Americans and fostering better neighborly relations nationwide.
The author commends Lou Nova for erasing race prejudice from boxing and notes public sympathy for Nova in a Nova bout. The piece questions Joe Louis plans for a final fight and expresses hope for broad support.
A Star editor letter praises Monday's editorial on the meaning and limits of Freedom of the Seas. The writer cautions against using the phrase to push public toward war, noting Wilson's points and American sovereignty in naval policy.
A formal letter echoes implications that a similar missive reached another recipient. The message hints at continuing correspondence and possible shared purpose.
Frederic J. Haskin directs the Washington DC bureau offering readers factual answers by mail. Send three cents for a reply to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau.
The text states there are 4 626 persons on the payroll of the British Government in the United States. It also notes varied Q and A items on fingerprints, sterilization, silk stockings, and Swiss flag history as part of a mixed Q A list.
A reader letter argues for freedom of the seas under global rules, notes Allied pressure on Wilson, and warns against arming merchant ships without open debate. The writer recalls 1917 doubts, condemns suppression of dissent, praises The Star's editorials, and signs A. B. Groves.
Judge Clayton W. Rose has set October 13 as a busy day in domestic relations court with 125 uncontested divorce cases scheduled for hearing by Assignment Commissioner Malcolm Lindsey.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in New York issues a pamphlet by Dr. Clendening titled Doctor What Can I Do Facts About Infantile Paralysis. It outlines symptoms forms onset prevention and care. It urges avoidance of exposure during epidemics emphasizes crowd avoidance and proper hygiene and notes seven more pamphlets available for ten cents each.
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