This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
4
Tokyo quotes Premier Koiso urging a vigorous spirit for complete victory amid Allied naval superiority and waning faith in Axis propaganda. The piece mocks the notion as a weak morale weapon with little chance of swaying the Japanese public or reversing bleak war prospects.
The piece explains Rosh Hashana and the sequence to Yom Kippur and Sukkot, noting Jewish endurance in war and the call for a Palestinian legion. It praises Jewish contributions to Allied efforts and foresees a vast reconstruction, stressing faith and strength from suffering.
A Bible verse quote reads You have set our iniquities before you and our secret sins in the light of your countenance Psalms 90 8 as rendered text.
Allied forces caution against fraternizing with German civilians as they advance. Officials warn such conduct could invite retaliation from hostile locals and jeopardize soldiers in liberated areas. The issue underscores risks of German reprisals and the need for disciplined conduct to uphold security and future wartime lessons.
The readable text conveys a damaged, dated wartime glimpse into Japanese messaging about Guam and the Pacific theatre. It mentions island capture claims, the Panama Canal, and American return expectations, reflecting propaganda tone and hostile interwar rhetoric.
The German commander at Brest Major General Hermann Ramcke urged his troops to fight to the last while blaming Wall Street Jews and praising the German race. He accused Americans of supporting Prussian militarism and warned about mistreatment of prisoners. Brest fell to Allied forces after fierce combat, with a local American division contributing to the victory.
The drought continues in this section while other parts of the state see heavy rainfall. Churchill states the second ace will open at the proper time.
Capt Frank Wray of Berryville announces the first annual meeting of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Alumni of the University of Virginia. Clarke county National Guardsmen receive a commendation for maneuvers at Manassas. A Long Beach cowboy rides through Winchester toward the New York World's Fair. Andrew Bell conducts a Pennsylvania Engineering Society tour of Winchester. Robert Wall is elected president of the Frederick County Teachers Association. Several serious automobile accidents occur over the weekend.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy announces a record fall enrollment of 100 cadets, the largest in the school’s history, per Col. B. M. Roszel. Two of four Boyce bank robbers are captured and all stolen funds recovered.
Nemo recalls the Winchester scene in 1775 with feminine fashions distinct from today. A local bakery offers fresh cream puffs daily except on extremely hot days.
Forty years ago a Winchester officer stationed at Fort Thomas Kentucky arrives to spend a furlough with his mother. Prof J E Hodgson secures a leave from his duties to study at Johns Hopkins.
A local family sickened by rat poison is reported on the road to recovery. A young woman of note in the city is surprised with a pound party in her honor.
The piece compares sailing to life, arguing success comes from steering and persistence. It stresses that skillful tiller work beats adverse winds and praises those who stay steady during crises as heroes alike in battle and daily life.
Seven questions test knowledge from geography history and games. Dumbarton Oaks location asks geography. Stock Exchange origin tree buttonwood. Baby Snooks creator radio character. Bible and cleanliness maxim truth. Columbus first voyage ships Nina Pinta Santa Maria. Reinhard Heydrich identity. Poker hand hierarchy flush vs full house. Twentieth Century date true or false. WWI savings stamps types war bond and thrift stamps. Aleutian Islands belong to Alaska.
In intelligence tests the term is used for those about 40 percent more intelligent than the average. It is stated that over a million individuals in the country could qualify as geniuses on this basis.
Washington reports say MacArthur will press toward the Philippines with a broad plan to defeat Japan largely by American forces. Churchill jokes about killing Japs but notes naval strength favors the Allies. Russia’s entry remains uncertain while a quick global push seems unlikely.
A house mother’s note on temperature prompts Dr. Clendening to explain thermometer use, the 98 4/5 degree normal, and reading tips. The piece traces thermometry history from Galileo to Traube and Wunderlich, noting temperature as the most reliable vital sign.
The speaker argues for a separate operation before the Philippines and hinges on air power to destroy remaining Japanese forces. He suggests targeting Japan, Philippines, and Burma while reinforcements from Europe arrive later, with extinction of Japanese armies across China projected to take at least a year after European hostilities end.
The states listed as having a Bethlehem town are Connecticut Georgia Indiana Kentucky Maryland New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
A reader service provides facts on TV transmission range noting reception can fail beyond 50 miles from a station and foggy London broadcasts reaching 100 miles clearly. It also clarifies Rip Van Winkle dog name in the play, naming Welf in the original tale, and discusses honoring merchant mariners on state rolls per Admiral Land’s request.
Mrs. Eunice Reynolds, elderly owner of a Talbot village home, frees herself from Laura's control with nurse Anne Wilson while Dan Smith and Laura clash over love and loyalty. Russell Smith and Dan's return unsettle the household as Anne sails with Dan. Tension builds around care, independence, and romance aboard a river town.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.