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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1945
Page
6
Classifieds must be in office by 9 P.M. on the day preceding publication. The notice references transient rates and contract rates. A biblical quotation from Acts 8 32 appears in the text.
The piece notes American doubt about Japan's Zaibatsu breaking up as planned and questions whether liquidation is feasible. It cites Tokyo editors wary of reforms under General MacArthur and suggests miracles may occur despite skepticism while praising his steady approach.
A new Essex type U S S Oriskany joins the fleet in Brooklyn honoring the August 6 1777 Oneida County battle. Gen Nicholas Herkimer led 800 militiamen here despite a broken leg and later died of amputation after the engagement that helped delay Burgoyne at Saratoga.
Editorial lauds Dr. Edward L. Hall of Cincinnati for championing the toothpick as a health aid and social equalizer. The piece jokes about reviving old customs and urges a comeback of simple comforts to restore calmer, shared humanity.
The Radford News Journal discusses Billy Sunday and William Feather on reforming wives. Feather argues men should not try to reform their spouses while noting women aim to make providers of their husbands and control expenditures. The piece hints Weather was unlucky in love.
Fredericksburg Free Lance Star notes shortages fading toward Christmas as surpluses appear on grocer shelves. Cattle herds rise with heat rationing ending. lard pork stocks uneven. Hog processing increases, vegetable oil boosted by soybeans peanuts and Philippine crops. Dairy feeds and poultry feeds high. turkey crop up 25 percent while Army buys less. Sugar crop exceeds 8 million tons aided by Java find.
A Hanover Herald-Progress review of Wendell Willkie's One World warns of jet bombers able to fly 500 to 600 mph and strike 1,500 miles away at 40,000 feet. Atomic bombs could destroy a nation in one strike, making the entire world a single front in future wars.
Western front reports confirm soldiers of the 29th Division helped pierce the Siegfried Line after the Brest battle. Dr. C. R. Anderson bids 15000 for Kenilworth, historic estate in county. 225 Frederick County children will receive eye exams this week from Winchester Lions Club clinic.
Ten years ago Miss Mary Sartelle entertained at a dinner for Miss Pauline Hoffman and Mr. Thomas Fairfax, who are to be married tonight. The State of Virginia has emerged with a good record from the low mood, report shows.
Fifteen years ago over 110 persons applied for free lodgings at the police station during the past month, setting a new record. Miss Sara Fout is elected president of the Virginia Lee 4-H Chapter at Gore school. The Eastern Silica and Chemical Corp plant, nearly destroyed by fire at Gore, is insured for $80,000, officials say.
Thirty years past a benefit show for the Citizens Band names Mrs. H. D. Fuller as chair. Free night school opens at the John Kerr building. Reports place Russian troops en route to assist Serbia as German submarines resume attacks on neutral shipping.
Forty five years ago Mrs. Salmon Totty’s Stephens City house was robbed again within a year while Rev. J. W. Howe led the Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church quarterly session. An ad touts Gold Leaf cigarettes as a popular local brand.
The article contrasts man made law with a higher divine law illustrated by the Good Samaritan. It notes the priest and Levite acted legally but without mercy, while the Samaritan took responsibility, aided the victim, and funded care, stressing unspoken moral obligation beyond statutes.
A reader quiz lists ten questions covering governors, geography and history. It asks who governed a state, whether wolves drink like dogs, completes a verse, identifies Washington's first VP, names Juan Antonio Rios’ country, explains arteries vs veins, mentions a war crimes prosecutor, Panama Canal lock plans, gardener bulb timing, and the location of the Dnieper River.
Washington observers note Congress debates the President's youth draft idea with notable silence from leaders. Critics argue the plan risks national defenses, favors a large national guard, and lacks timely action. The piece urges a science‑based, integrated armed forces and in‑school training for reserves.
Overview of over sensitive infant skin conditions with three eczema types. It notes common locations, symptoms, night irritation, and lifestyle treatments. Advice includes avoiding irritants, using soothing ointments, dietary considerations, bowel health, and possible medications. Emphasizes calcium, vitamin D, and non irritant cleansing oils under physician guidance.
The piece argues for mandatory military education in schools and national service for nonstudents, with expanded officer training modeled on Annapolis and West Point. It faults the War Department and Congress for piecemeal fixes and warns lack of leadership could invite a new aggressor.
An OPA rent examiner questioned a man who paid 43 dollars for two nights lodging. The twist came when the receipt proved the sum was a fine from a two day drunkenness sentence in Salt Lake City jail, not lodging.
In Spokane a Marine corporal and Kay Tuiringa sat on a curb eating berry pie, recalling a pact with Cpl. Tony Boletto made in a Japanese prison camp. Tarter planned to mail a photo to Boletto in Oakland, California after release, linking home front luxuries with the gardenia girl in the plan.
Sandra King Edwards a dress designer at Mesquite Ranch takes in Spenser Withington an English boy bombed out of his home. Belinda Adams, Rodrado owner Gordon Adams daughter, stirs tension as Sandra eavesdrops on staff and watches for signs of Belinda’s father. Spenser enjoys rodeo antics while Sandra plans a gift for Belinda as mysteries linger.
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