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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1940
Page
4
The political ticket featuring Vice-President Henry A Wallace and U S Senator Harry F Byrd seeks support across the state. Voters consider the duo amid postwar policy debates and party realignments.
A booklet titled Footprints of the Trojan Horse issued by the Citizenship Educational Service of New York argues that foreign agents can infiltrate the United States. It cites Nazi and Japanese propaganda tactics, urging vigilance to defend democracy and civil rights.
Advertisements in this issue reflect seasonal shifts as autumn sets in and winter nears. Stores that advertise anticipate customer needs, promising the latest goods will be in stock rather than waiting for demand.
The notice highlights stores promoting fall and winter clothing and new model radios and autos along with fuel and other comforts for cold weather. It contrasts with shops that do not advertise, suggesting a trend toward visible promotions for desired goods.
Reprinted editorial argues Singapore sits as a gateway between East and West. It notes Britain controls the fortress, US and Britain lack ships for defense, and Axis powers threaten Singapore. A cooperative defense plan is being considered, though progress and capacity remain uncertain.
Staunton Evening Leader argues world power rests on sea power and oil. It stresses Britain and the United States as the leading democracies with vast resources and sea control, but warns ships need oil to function and urges conservation as supplies dwindle.
A radio broadcast from an underground shelter in London moved listeners with the crowd’s cheer and grit as they stayed through the blackout. A church minister’s message asked for prayers not for safety or ease but for courage and to be worthy of England’s spirit.
Heat remains above ninety for the third day running as October temperatures surprise. Hitler shifts war blame toward France and England after Allied rejection of his peace proposal. Charlie Keller of the New York Yankees, resident near Frederick Maryland, is credited with World Series wins.
Five years ago the secretary of state strengthens neutrality policy as the League of Nations calls for an economic ban on Italy for the invasion of Ethiopia. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Palmer celebrate the arrival of a daughter born October 2. City council in special session allocates five thousand dollars for a proposed armory site funded by WPA.
Max L. Ducharme, longtime manager of the local hotel, will depart soon to assume charge of a string of Florida hotels. James M. Oates, 65, a well known resident, dies suddenly. Col. B. M. Roszel, headmaster of S. V. A., withdraws as a candidate for national commander of the American Legion at the Boston convention.
Twenty five years ago Ward Newell a White Hall school teacher shows corn ears over 14 inches long grown on J. E. Adams farm. Teutonic forces advance into Serbia as its troops resist against overwhelming odds. Miss Ann Octavia Stine and Mr Walter Bruce Johnson wed at Grace Lutheran Church. Dr J B Neal rededicates the Greenwood Methodist church after remodeling.
Principal Capt. Van Fossen orders students to perform night work at home as the school cuts the course from nine to eight years. Ernest Funkhouger suffers severe burns lighting a fire at John Solenberger's hardware store. Philip Brent I P Jackson and D W Young elected officers of the local colored Republican Club.
An article discusses ragweed impact on livestock and birds, noting quail and other animals may eat ragweed. It suggests natural control methods, cites December 1929 field observations in Clark County, and mentions Dr. Clendening’s dermatology column and his seven pamphlets for readers.
A reader submits questions and answers from Frederic J Haskin Information Bureau. Topics include thermometer placement for accurate outdoor readings, the slide rule invention, origin of chicken a la king, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet origins, Civil Service exemptions from draft, and local city issues about parking meters and sidewalk costs.
The page presents seven questions covering topics from geography and history to royal names and holidays. Topics include Ana conda Montana fame, High Commissioner of the Philippine Islands, La Pucelle, the first telegraph message, nautical knots, Les Darcy, Windsor name change, Roosevelt daughters, King Philip's War location, and the Thanksgiving date.
A language tip contrasts asking about a bus route with a clue based on the bus mark. The guidance urges using direct, observable wording to confirm route identity and avoid confusion in transit conversations.
Council members hear protest from Major Conrad heirs over parking meter policy. Judge Harrison testifies before the body as Rouss Fire Company faces the issue alongside the council.
An open letter to Mt John ee R F D No 2 Winches Dear John commends the Virginia Woolen Mill employees for their vote regarding a government supplies contract. The writer praises the employee decision as fostering goodwill and opposing autocratic control, noting the benefit to both employers and workers amid uncertain times.
Sandbag dugouts and improvised shelters ring a factory as dawn breaks while the rebels plan to fire on their besiegers. Coral produces chocolate and biscuits, sharing a scarce iron ration as Gun and Tommy debate their bleak odds and wait for night.
Gun and Otto argue from opposite sandbag shelters amid bombed ground and a looming island stalemate. Trent offers surrender with promises of safety while Gun vows resistance and a hidden card. The tense standoff ends with grim, unresolved brinkmanship.
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