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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1945
Page
4
Public notice outlines advertising deadlines at DeLisser Inc New York 11 E 44th St 9 PM prior day publication and rates 50 cents per inch contract rates on request It asks subscribers to report delivery delays and irregularities and includes a biblical quote Acts 22 16 about baptism and sin removal.
The Truth of St Pravda notes its milestone issue and the Soviet government award of the Order of Lenin for education and mobilization work. The piece cites Pravda’s roots since 1912, its role as a party mouthpiece, and a reprinted attack on American press freedoms by David Zaslavsky during American Newspaper Week.
The article describes an Allied army track and field meet planned for Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. Competitors include American British French and Russian members of the Berlin garrison. The event, advertised for three weeks, drew rising seat demand as contestants prepared for speed prowess and strength under Marshal supervision.
Maj. Gen. Gavin defends press freedom as Americans Britons and French reject censorship threats from Russians in a track and field style contest. The reveal shows final scores: America 94 Britain 43 France 25.
Mrs James M Helm White House social secretary says there will be no formal entertaining at the executive mansion this winter and for at least another year. Food shortages and Mrs Truman’s view that the war has not yet ended are given as reasons though the couple’s simple temperaments and preference for informality likely play a role. The move reflects wartime gravity and probably will be approved as sensible and in keeping with the times.
A Washington Post opinion argues for speeding wage increases to address wartime grievances of low paid workers in textiles and other industries. It warns against premature strikes and urges uncovering “little Hitlers” who seek extra government power while pushing for orderly collective bargaining procedures.
A stray dog darts along the platform as a train nears and passengers greet it with affection. The frightened mongrel dodges oncoming cars and people, then wanders away unbothered while onlookers cheer the friendly creature.
Snakes have no eyelids so their eyes stay open. A transparent covering protects the eye and is shed along with the skin during each molt.
A roundup notes Winchester plans for the 10th Blood Donor Clinic by the American Red Cross chapter. It also recalls the 1944 World Series in which the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Browns. Also mentioned are local civic items and historical notes from various years.
Five days ago a blaze at Winchester Dye Works caused a total loss. Ben Grim, injured when the Friendship engine he was helping to pull ran over him, is recovering. County friends host a small party for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. D. H.Millinger.
An editor argues that naming aggressive war a crime marks a historic social gain. The piece praises the idea of war criminals and asserts applying the label changes how society views those who wage war, comparing past heroes to future criminals.
A reader quiz from a period paper presents ten or more trivia prompts covering World War II era figures and events. Questions reference Japanese ministers under Tojo, biblical symbols, horseradish with beef, Wake Island command, macabre dance, censorship in Japan, POW repatriation, Supreme Court justices, a general linked to the Bataan march, and room air weight calculations.
Reader Q A covers mapping of the world during WWII Doolittle raid campaign stars Army promotions and list of program music examples USS Crockett APA 148 launch date and crew.
Fraulein Carlotta amid a Nazi plot confronts Bill Steuben as a search for the Lawrence girl heats up. After a struggle she shoots, mob justice closes in, and she is captured as officers arrive to seize both conspirators.
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