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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1941
Page
4
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A concise devotional line citing Exodus 20 12 urges respect for parents with religious intent and moral reflection. The fragment emphasizes honoring one’s father and mother as a здравствуй guiding principle.
In Britain and the United States debate grows on invading Germany to end the war. Two top British generals say invasion is the only route, yet Prime Minister cautions Britain cannot mount a continent invasion now while Germany fights Russia and strains its forces.
A British official report argues German staff work and coordination gave success in the invasion of the Netherlands Belgium and France. It blames Allied command for poor use of heavy bombers and failure to unify era command and warns Warsaw showed civilians would suffer.
The piece argues Japan is torn between a peaceful settlement with Britain and America and the risk of war. It notes Nippon pushes Germany toward peace with Stalin, fearing a weakened Germany. Oil embargoes cut Japan to essential supplies, forcing a stark choice between peace with the West or ruinous economic pressure.
An editorial contrasts freedom of religion in the United States with Soviet Russia, arguing that true religious liberty rests on guaranteed freedom of speech and press. It warns that without expression there is no real liberty and urges vigilance to defend press rights as essential to all freedoms.
The Richmond News Editorial argues America must build a two ocean navy air force and bases and supply arms to Britain and Russia. It faults national mood delaying defense, cites stalled destroyer work at Philadelphia Navy Yard and steel diverted to oil pipelines as a warning that civilian priorities threaten victory. It warns such choices could lead to losing a war.
A line from the Portland Express features a sweating man gripping a stick. If the metal end cuts weeds he is working, if it slices a ball he is playing.
A playful verse extols Jonathan, Baldwin, and Northern Spy apples as superior for pies. It also notes Russet, Pippin, Maiden Blush for cornmeal mush and lists McIntosh and Grimes with a light rhyme, celebrating varied varieties.
Reports state Nazi forces march into Bucharest taking control of Romania and its vital oil supply. Ashton Covell announces Virginia governorship bid in Democratic primary. Co. Arthur Robinson leads a Republican presidential rally. Apple processing peaks with by product plants and cold storages active. Madrid leaders seek concession to Falangists in Pefo. Mr and Mrs Gore announce daughter Margaret's engagement to Briscoe Snapp.
Winchester resident P. P. Pilcher is named vice-president at the International City Manager Association’s Richmond convention. The report notes other society items including Mrs. William M. Richards hosting the Fort Loudoun chapter of the D A R and political developments in Louisiana with state police aid.
Forty years ago James McDonald broke three ribs in a fall on the post office corner. A birthday party celebrated for Elsie and Elbert Skelton, twins turning 15. Miss Carrie Burgess wed her father's partner, Mr. R. E. Vowell, in a neat ceremony. England built no stone structures until 680 A.D. when an abbot brought in stone masons.
A set of eleven test questions covers weather events biblical references element and alloy knowledge royal titles US history and literature. It asks about the 1941 northern lights sighting, the Bible insect reference, rank in the army, Muscle Shoals project, Duchess of Windsor’s name at marriage, goat teats, Sinclair Lewis author of Main Street, and a steward’s naval term.
The note clarifies a common usage error stating the correct past participle of prove is proved not proven. It cites guidance that a report has proved to be erroneous and cautions against the mistaken form proven.
Hugh S Johnson signals a major SPAB effort to curb non war construction as part of a War Industries Board plan. The piece credits B M Baruch and others for long suggesting action but notes delays before the civilian building trades face an economic death sentence. Sydney Hillman is identified as boss of labor policy, leading a powerful CIO wing.
The piece argues Mr. Hillman preferred an AFL labor contractor over a cheaper CIO labor option. It accuses Hillman of union politics, opposing prefabricated housing and modern mass production as a cost to government and tenants. It notes possible AFL strikes elsewhere influencing his stance.
A columnist argues that Henry Hillman cannot impartially oversee labor policy due to competing government civilian labor and management interests. The piece condemns the unplanned priorities effort as botched and calls for accountability through Congress, stressing efficiency in supporting the war effort.
The piece argues that little is publicly known, urging ongoing congressional investigations. It notes a bomber in production could carry enough gasoline for five global automotive trips, highlighting gaps between defense capacity and public understanding.
A 32 page booklet for coin collectors explains origin and development of coins, famous collections, rare pieces, and how values are set. Beginners are urged to mail ten cents with a coupon to Washington, D. C. for a copy titled Everybody's Coin. Enclose ten cents and provide name and address for mailing.
Frederick Maryland October 13 Delegate Charles S Houck Jr a Frederick Democrat went on trial in Frederick County Circuit Court on charges of false pretense He asked for trial by court Associate Judge Arthur D Willard presiding He had been acquitted in Baltimore Criminal Court on related charges and allegedly sought money from a local business man to help pass a 1941 bill in the legislature
Reader seeking factual answers can write The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. ae director Washington D C. Enclose three cents for reply.
The passage lists facts from a trivia page: filling stations in the United States total 241 858 per a Census report. It identifies diacritical marks macron for long vowels and a breve for short vowels. It defines moonglade as the moon's reflected path on water. It confirms five Pacific salmon species: quinnat blueback silver chum and pink.
L O Shirley of Richmond commends the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries for protecting game areas and opposes Sunday waterfowl shooting as proposed by William S Snow. He urges the Day be kept for worship and rest.
A reader mails that claiming fat people are lazy is hurtful yet true: obesity stems from excess intake and low activity. The piece cites the first law of thermodynamics, notes thyroid treatment limits, and suggests strict reducing diets to test beliefs. It also answers questions on vaccines for mumps and whooping cough and advertises Dr. Clendening’s pamphlets.
A simple midday meal features average cottage cheese with sour cream and a slice of toast with butter. A baked apple provides roughage and a glass of lemon juice offers calcium.
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