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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star announces national advertising representation and office policies including deadlines for submissions and rates. It also presents a moral message about neighborly love attributed to a biblical quote.
The article argues allied authorities will pursue punishment for Japanese mistreatment of American POWs. It cites surveys of released prisoners urging accountability, notes hierarchical blame but stresses individual responsibility, and anticipates General MacArthur's role in establishing postwar mechanisms to identify offenders.
A national survey shows war bond buyers hold their investments to the war’s end. After Japan’s surrender holiday, bond cash-ins spiked as banks closed and celebrants overspent. West Coast shipyards and aircraft plants drew workers, some cashing bonds for travel home. A brief rumor of freezes spurred temporary redemptions.
August redemptions stayed near historical levels, indicating the public will still invest in bonds. If a stampede had occurred, it would imply exhaustion of bond purchases, but such a rush is not seen and is unlikely. Americans act in their best financial interest and maintain backing for October sales.
Reprinted editorial argues against immediate demobilization as dangerous and urges maintaining occupation by veterans to secure surrender terms in Japan. It notes MacArthur's swift actions in Japan, the Japanese Army's manpower, and the need to avoid undermining victory by rushing home veterans.
A wartime joke frames a debate among tobacco plant workers about peace. Senator Downey escorts Dr. Townsend to the White House for a Truman meeting, with Townsend proposing renewed old age pension schemes and Downey predicting $75 monthly pensions. The piece notes oldsters as a potent political force in California and Florida and Townsend's recurring push for prosperity via promises.
A visiting RAF flier meets a girl in New York who praises his wartime bravery. He corrects her, saying his motive in flying a Spitfire is to make the other man die for his country.
ONE YEAR AGO Dr. E. T. Clark, pastor of First Baptist Church here, was elected president of the Winchester Tuberculosis Association. The foundation for the present organization was laid by Mrs. H. D. Fuller. Winchester Lions Club planned a 20th anniversary banquet at Winchester Armory as a highlight in local Lion history.
Congress votes to register men ages 21 to 35 and approves presidential power to operate key industrial plants on a rental basis when needed. 16 Lettermen Available For Handley Football Prospects Look Promising. Mrs Katherine Glass Greene of Fort Loudoun is listed among Principal Women of America Volume III 1940 and Who's Who as a noted writer and educator.
The report says Russia joins other nations in upholding the League of Nations pact should Italy invade Ethiopia. John Barrymore and his protégé Elaine Barnie are definitively on bad terms. their lawyer states reconciliation is impossible.
Work has begun on a new Heinz plant at the southern city limits. Capt Karl Boy Ed a noted German diplomat in World War I dies in Hamburg from injuries after a horse fall. Twelve prisoners at Clarke county jail Berryville get drunk on confiscated whiskey, sing, and drag liquor through bars after Deputy Grubbs wakes.
The Massey brothers living west of Winchester sweep every cup and prize in the apple division at the Winchester Fair. Henry Ford’s motor farm tractor destined for production soon. The United States calls for Germany to publicly dismiss the submarine commander who sank the Arabia, with Americans aboard, amid an agreed rule that undersea vessels must warn before attacking.
Forty five years ago Mr and Mrs H R Lupton entertained at their home on South Washington street. Amos Mosser challenges any body in the county to a corn cutting duel. Horsey and Atwell advertise the latest in fall hats for men.
The piece quotes Earl L. Douglas on Strength for the Day and Henry Sloane Coffin discussing the problems of success in the Christian church. Coffin stresses humility and universal honor for all people, noting how barriers arise from striving for congeniality. It ends by reflecting on a postwar era with global implications for the gospel.
The record notes a rapid rise in employment in producing consumer durables like cars, refrigerators, and washing machines. It also forecasts growth in trades and services with 11 million already employed, plus gradual gains in construction, lumber, mining, clothing and leather, and railroads.
Plants earning six months of outstanding performance after the original award received a Star Award marked by a white star on their Be flag. Additional stars could be earned for each new six month period until four stars were displayed, after which the interval increased to one year.
The questions ask for the American member of the Allied War Crimes Commission Justice Robert H. Jackson the commander of the Trans Baal Trans Baikal Army who attacked Japan in Manchuria and the all time single season record for stolen bases in baseball.
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau answers questions on widow benefits for policies not updated after marriage, six months death gratuity and back pay eligibility, and widow pensions. It covers reductions from bonuses, Silver Star discharge eligibility, and the initial six month period for EB awards.
In a wartime thriller set among Sweetsburga industry and suspected saboteurs Eleonore Lawrence uncovers a CIA linked plot. CIA agent Bill Steuben infiltrates Baalah Jones the fascist host who runs a secret occult school for undercover operatives. Jones selects Steuben for training at a mysterious upstate location while plotting a move to recruit army experts.
Questions cover whether all states recognize common law marriages and identify leaders oldest at taking office, Syria's ancient city claim, the Long Parliament’s founder, Tokyo Rose identity, author of Past Imperfect, and the avocado’s common name.
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