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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
12
The Winchester Evening Star lists display ad rates of 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum and 45 cents per inch for transient ads. Copy must be prepaid, and notices require 9 PM prior day submission. National reps cover major U.S. cities. A biblically toned note urges churchgoing and visiting your father's house.
Voter guidance lists Colgate W Darden Jr for Governor W M Tuck for Lieutenant Governor and Abram P Staples for Attorney General on the Democratic ticket with the election date November 4 1941.
Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania and Washington fear the lack of state redistricting after the 1940 census could force 33 House seats to be elected at large next year. A Republican administration risks a 19 seat gain, prompting Rep Weiss to seek federal redistricting if states miss the January 1 deadline before primaries. The plan faces constitutional doubts.
Professor Samuel L. Hamilton of New York University argues that college success hinges on four traits: purpose social adjustment decision making and sensitivity. He says health energy and prior experiences help transfer from high school to college and offers practical tips such as staying healthy participating in athletics dating trusting a confidant religious worship staying connected with family and friends managing time money widening reading interests and engaging in discussions to apply literature to life.
The author notes students and parents should heed disciplined study as essential for life beyond campus. He argues that life is a big order and that success in college requires effort, urging both parents and students to value the study for its guidance.
The essayist Andre Maurois argues that honesty with the people could have prevented France's fall. He warns that a frank reproach is wiser than a hostile, brooding discontent and reflects on leadership failures.
A Chicago Daily Times column recalls past fears of Nazi dominance and argues for continued support to Britain while urging restraint from British calls for American blood. It cautions that Britain bears the primary burden against Hitler and emphasizes the need for coordinated Allied action beyond arms production.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes that as former SC governors age and others like Burnet Maybank near resignation to join the U.S. Senate, questions arise about gubernatorial longevity. Comparisons with Virginia and other states show varying numbers of living ex-governors, with SC often electing younger leaders and facing a longer post-office lifespan.
The air war feature in 1940 reports the RAF blasting Hamburg docks as a counter attack. An air supremacy forecast for 1941 is stated by the air ministry. Local incidents include burns from kerosene at a Clarke county home. Mrs. W. D. Pifer suffered severe burns. Mrs. W. D. Ritenour again accepts the Christmas Seal sale director post.
Spanish refugees stream into France as the Socialist government crumbles under fascist insurgents. The Frederick County pupil total reaches 2 618 with over 300 more expected after apple season. Leslie Kline reveals. Ross Lillard of the Stephens City FFA chapter wins first prize for highest points at the 7th Frederick County FFA fair.
A Star reader writes to advocate Sunday baseball for Winchester next year. Senator Borah calls for a complete revision to avoid future trouble if the current setup continues. Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the new George Washington Bridge over the Hudson in New York.
Physicians describe a seven year ith outbreak in Wheeling West Virginia and blame ex service men who they say brought it home from France. Jess Willard is rematched with new champion Jack Dempsey by Tex Rickard it is announced.
Allied and German forces exchange thousands of pounds of lead in a furious artillery duel on the Somme front. British tanks are halted by heavy German guns. Enlarged portraits of Judge John Handley and John Kerr are displayed in a local bank. The courthouse front is chosen for a Confederate Memorial shaft to be unveiled November 15.
Samples of tobacco grown in Frederick county are exhibited by the Worthington Tobacco shop. Miss Nannie Hottle hosts a small party for friends. Mr and Mrs John E Ware return from a trip to Baltimore.
Seven questions test general knowledge from U S history sports and culture. Topics include largest Indian tribe fillet meaning Rodin Halley s Comet Grover Cleveland feud and 1941 World Series error.
A guide notes frequent errors in English usage, highlighting unnecessary adverbs. It contrasts phrases like finish the work versus finish up and cooperate versus cooperate together to promote concise expression.
Hugh S. Johnson writes that Canada under Prime Minister McKenzie King will implement the Baruch price control plan, setting a flexible ceiling on all prices including wages rents and farm prices, with subsidies for farmers where needed. The piece notes domestic opposition as political rather than economic. It also mentions farm leaders and labor arguments, plus a Q and A on the earliest submarine form.
An advertisement touts a weight control booklet offering practical tips to gain or lose weight without medicines or harsh diets. It includes maintenance menus, weight tables, and exercises, with a request to send ten cents and mailing details to Washington DC for delivery.
Sixteen-year-old Raymond L. Woodward of Reading was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of January 25 1942 after pleading guilty to first degree murder in the mutilation death of his 15-year-old schoolmate Constance Shipp His counsel said an appeal for clemency would be filed with Governor Leverett Saltonstall and his executive council within days.
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing to Winchester Evening Star Information in Washington, D C. Enclose three cents for reply. Please send your query and address for a prompt response.
A Q&A style excerpt discusses per capita cost of public education at ten cents a day in the United States. It also covers a new parachute troop ration, the first U.S. comic supplement debut in 1894, a tax loss estimate from illicit distilling, details on sugar use in mash, an army officer nicknamed the Hair Buyer, and the Crown of the Andes crafted by 24 goldsmiths over six years.
Dr Clendening notes far fewer epidemics in current army mobilization than in 1917 18 due to regional recruitment and gradual assembling. Vaccination and preventive measures curb typhoid diphtheria smallpox yellow fever cholera and typhus. respiratory diseases addressed by precautions and ward curtains. Ultraviolet disinfection and air treatment discussed with school trials cited.
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