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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1945
Page
4
The editorial reflects on Japan after Commodore Perry and General MacArthur, arguing that enlightenment must come through swift justice for war crimes. It cautions against sugarcoated Tokyo radio rhetoric and militarist apologies, urging stern accountability for Japan’s wartime crimes.
Detroiters stay calm and optimistic after victory in Europe and Japan. Despite 200,000 plus unemployed rumors, most residents enjoy busy hotels and stores while 126000 unemployment claims precede the surrender and 3955 families rely on relief. savings exceed 600 million dollars and reconversion to peacetime auto production is underway within four months.
Editorial argues many conscientious objectors were unfairly condemned while some acted bravely in war dissent. It highlights three volunteers for polio research at Yale, noting Warren G. Dugan of Sugar Grove Illinois died from poliomyelitis in New Haven after lab work with monkeys, illustrating courage beyond battlefield.
Quotations from Tokyo radio frame General MacArthur’s landing in Japan as a painful yet necessary step in the occupation. The broadcast acknowledges the humbling of the warlords and the transformative impact on postwar Japan.
Vice Admiral John Sidney McCain of Task Force 38 returned home to Coronado after participating in the surrender ceremonies aboard Missouri. He died of a heart attack on Thursday night, worn out by four months of directing the fleet. His wife was at his bedside. He and Admiral Halsey despised the Japanese war lords and foresaw further fighting.
One year ago entomologist Dr. Walter Hough of Winchester Research Laboratory predicted a insect blitz after the war. August War Bond sales reached $58,639.25, slightly below the $60,000 quota. OPA officials announced no extra sugar for apple butter this fall.
Five years ago Middletown unveils new 25 mile per hour speed limit signs with councilman warning that noncompliers will face police enforcement. Miss Leslie B. Russell of Berryville marries William B. Ryan in Berryville Presbyterian Church ceremony.
Ten years ago F L Glaize was re-elected president of the City Council and all city employees were also re-elected. Hog prices rose to the high August 13 1929 level with a top of 12.25 per hundredweight. Britain pledges to uphold the League of Nations if Mussolini invades Ethiopia.
Scout Ross Wheat is presented with the first class pin for outstanding work at the summer camp by Commissioner George Bowly. Deputy Treasurer Robert S. Smith is kicked on the knee by a horse on his farm near here. Motorcycle races highlight the Winchester Fair today.
Forty five years ago C. M. Gibbons former city treasurer is named as a Republican candidate for Congress from this district. R. Gray Williams and Warren Rice are now licensed lawyers after passing the Court of Appeals examinations.
A reader question page explains how to obtain the answer service. It covers Doukhobors as a Russian peasant religious sect, the Northwest Angle as the U S northernmost point, Good Conduct Medal rules for WWI and WWII service, cashing first World War bonus bonds, and the military origin of the word chaplain with the chapelain tale.
A reflective piece compares halfhearted piety to a small green creature that crawls, notes how many keep faith on Sundays only, and urges steady devotion. It cites Ruskin and Dwight L Moody on placing God first and aligning faith with character.
A reader quiz asks about MacArthur meeting surrender emissaries, civil service job openings for veterans, flag salute in parades, UN Director General, salaries for UN associate justices, the WWI Armistice railway car’s fate, presidential uniform- wear as Commander in Chief, Eighth War Loan Drive goals, VP title, and whether France ratified the U S Charter.
Eleonore Lawrence, air raid defense center worker in Sweetsburg, receives coded cigarette packets for a Counter Intelligence Corps mission. She and Grandma Lawrence debate selling the Wolffe estate as B Stead Jones shows interest, while Eleonore prepares to mail the first report and watch for danger in a town buzzing with war industry.
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