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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1940
Page
4
Scriptural verse emphasizes abiding in God through keeping commandments and the Spirit given to believers. The passage links fellowship with God to obedience and the indwelling presence that confirms faith.
At the American Chemical Society convention in Detroit T A Boyd of General Motors predicts road vehicles could run on 100 octane aviation gasoline boosting miles per gallon by about 20 percent once production increases. Higher fuel costs offset by savings and improved engine design for efficiency are expected as future focus shifts from power to economy.
The article questions whether wholesale civilian slaughter can win a war. It analyzes unprecedented London air bombardment, Hitler aims to crush British morale and disrupt life to force surrender, noting invasion planning shifts from a land assault to a post bomb devastation strategy.
The piece argues Hitler cannot defeat Britain by bombing alone while Britain maintains naval power and empire. It notes German raids against Poland taught a lesson, Britain’s empire lines hold, and Egyptian convoy arrivals show Allied resilience despite U boats, while Britain presses on with naval and military strength.
A British reflection asks whether imperial power can endure after the brutal massacre in London and the destruction of historic buildings. The rhetoric declares that Britons will not yield, resisting with resolve.
Reprinted Richmond editorial criticizes Governor Price for delaying key personnel appointments and for not reconciling reform plans with expert reports. It notes lame duck state board members remain in place, vacancies on major commissions, and upcoming resignations needing timely replacements to avoid hampering state service during a national emergency.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Nelia Booker DuPuy at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J B Beverley. A birth announced: Mr and Mrs James P Reardon Jr welcome a son born yesterday in hospital. In European news the Poles resist the Nazi Warsaw advance with unyielding spirit.
Five years ago, crowds jammed Baton Rouge for the impressive funeral rites of Senator Huey Long, who was killed by an assassin. The council sought a $5,000 appropriation to widen Water Street between Kent and Market and urged the Gas Co. to relocate. Europe’s small nations supported England’s stance against aggression, while the stigma of the League of Nations loomed over Italy if Mussolini invaded Ethiopia.
Ten years ago Alum Bridge high school principal in nearby West Virginia is critically injured in a Washington streetcar accident. Mrs. B. M. Roszel is elected president of the Virginia American Legion Auxiliary. No pardon issued for Arthur Jones former Woolen Mill executive convicted of embezzlement contrary to rumor.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains modern heart examination methods using history, stethoscope, x ray, blood pressure, and the electrocardiograph to assess organic changes and functional capacity. He cautions on measuring heart work via pulse and pressure and notes adrenaline testing aids accuracy.
A collection of reader inquiries and brief facts about Kentucky underground rivers, Jeffersonian Bible, crayfish diet, World War I names, fingernail history, Mark Twain’s grave, U.S. income data, oldest mammals, Metro Opera preferences, fur seal speed, urban area definition, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon distillery with concise answers.
The governments of the United States and Germany reach an amicable understanding after several incidents that concerned both nations. The 46th Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair closes with high praise from officials. Frederick County Parish farm superintendent James R. Affleck dies. Kenneth Gilpin of Boyce purchases Mountcalm, a top racehorse at Winchester fair.
Forty years ago a group of young people rode bicycles to the Opequon below Woods residence for a picnic. William Giles, a Union Army veteran wounded at Winchester, visits the town where he once was hurt. James Baker breaks his arm while playing near his Cork street home.
The reader is asked seven questions on general knowledge including Canadian status as a Dominion, sea snakes, a Peruvian baby’s gender, U.S. Representatives age, capital of Venezuela, fortnight length, penultimate syllable, union contracts, infantile paralysis, and the origin of potter's field.
An editor notes a preference for using which ran first when describing a horse that placed first rather than the horse who ran first. The comment discusses style clarity and flow in sports reporting.
A Star editorial voices strong support for Franklin D Roosevelt over Willkie. It urges choosing an American leader trusted with emergency powers and capable of acting for the common good, endorsing Gregory Arvanit as 100 percent American.
Gun and Tommy wake in captivity at a fenced off bungalow on an island. They surveil guards including a blond sentry and two locals while planning escape and contacting headquarters. They share a wary meal with Sambo as they note microphones and a distant air presence. The pair assess terrain and guard routines as dawn breaks.
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