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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1946
Page
4
Subscribers are urged to report delays or irregularities in delivery to maintain a perfect service. The notice lists subscription prices for mail and motor routes, carriers, and single copies dated Monday April 15 1946.
Congress weighs extending price controls and Selective Service as essential yet unpopular steps. Proponents argue OPA must continue for six to nine months beyond June 30, 1946 to curb inflation while drafts may be extended to secure necessary postwar manpower. The decision hinges on inflation control, military staffing, and postwar production outlook.
The Richmond Time-Dispatch reports allies including the CIO and Mr Moss Plunkett united to oppose Senator Byrd in the Virginia primary. The CIO backs a political action committee to defeat Byrd, while the Times-Dispatch urges opposition. Plunkett argues voters mistreated him and targets Byrd.
In 1946 Virginia voters face a choice on whether CIO influence will have a vested stake in the state's congressional representation. The issue presents a clear decision for the commonwealth.
Current Opinion laments John L. Lewis as a dominant power who uses coal strikes to shake the nation. The piece condemns his tactics as driven by personal power, notes political inertia in Congress, and urges public action led by citizens and Senator Harry Byrd’s stance against such methods.
A Richmond Times Dispatch column questions the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board allowing five cases of spiritus frumenti to be brought into the state at once. The piece ridicules the board for past restrictions and demands clear details on origin and cost.
Earth warmed by spring sunshine opened to receive the body of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Middletown pitchers remained dominant in the Frederick Clarke baseball league, blanking Stonewall High School 10 to 0 and extending scoreless innings streak to 14. H D Puller, chairman of the board of Farmers and Merchants National Bank, died today.
Shirley White of 104 Southwerk street was accidentally shot yesterday afternoon a bullet from a small caliber gun piercing his foot near the great toe. The Apple Blossom Festival Committee announces its annual luncheon for the Queen and court on Friday May 2 at noon before the feature parade at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Russell on South Stewart street.
Albert Wright, 67, was killed when a tree he was cutting on his property near Timber Ridge fell on him. Italy's forces push toward Addis Ababa as Mussolini eyes a victory in Ethiopia.
Twenty five years ago Father Thomas A Rankin of Charlottesville Parish is designated priest of the Sacred Heart Church in Winchester and arrived today to begin his ministry.
Forty five years ago the annual reception was held for members of the graduating class of Valley Female. Bill Bly drives a traction engine from near Ediburg to Winchester but fails to average one mile an hour as he did in 1900.
The piece outlines coal mine and Westinghouse strikes with miners needing spring tasks and Lewis pushing a new union social security scheme. Westinghouse fights a wage demand tied to wartime incentives as CIO figures push broader labor inquiries and political pressure in Washington and Pennsylvania.
Essay by Earl L. Dogglas argues against the claim that Christianity is impractical. He contrasts religious principles with war, bombs, and expediency in diplomacy, asserting Christianity offers a better path for global moral order. Chesterton is cited on the misfit between supposed convenience and genuine trial.
A quiz feature asks seven questions on subjects from the United Nations to U.S. medals, union coverage, lumber terms, and historical figures. It includes queries about a March Security Council meeting, moon phases, presidential VPs, wartime warts, American union coverage, lumber sizes known as two by fours, and other factual trivia.
In Shanghai on April 15 a five man military commission sentenced three Japanese officers to five years at hard labor each for the 1942 execution of three Doolittle airmen. A fourth defendant received nine years. The panel blamed higher officials for the executions, noting the light punishment.
Answers cover reenlistment in the Regular Navy from Navy Reserve in rank lieutenant jg after WWII. Also notes for war brides transport, timing for GI Bill education, USS Atlanta assignment, and largest masonry fort Fort Jefferson Florida with details on status and locations.
Inspector Barry questions Deane Kennard and Antonio Valente after a long wait about a New York case. Valente outlines travel from LaGuardia to Miss Tarrant’s apartment, noting a locket discovery with Mrs Ingalls, then further movements up Fifth Avenue.
Inspector questions Deane Kennard as Valente and Claire observe. Kennard admits planned Boston trip altered by Mrs Ingalls request and a late dinner with her. inspector notes Valente’s claimed alibi and Mrs Ingalls’ status when Valente left.
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