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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1946
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star lists rates for motor route, motor, and carrier subscriptions with prices for various terms. The page also includes a biblical verse from Ephesians 4 31 and a postal and advertisement deadline note.
The piece argues the Russia Iran dispute in the Security Council is overblown. Russia agreed to withdraw troops from Iran by May 6 and seeks to drop the Iran case from the agenda, with Iran’s concurrence, minimal risk expected from compliance, and possible future reconsideration after May 6.
Dr. Matheus Smith, sociologist for the selective service system and former University of Kansas professor, concludes that fame tends to shorten life. He cites data showing many famous men die around fifty despite wealth and education, while Supreme Court members avoid such strain. He notes a tension between ambition and retirement as paths to meaning.
The piece questions civilian output claims by the Office of War Mobilization and Recon, noting Americans still face shortages of automobiles radios washing machines shirts and stockings. It argues statistics fail to replace actual goods and urges clearer supply progress before rationing continues.
Shoppers hurry to buy items as soon as offered while stores keep merchandise marked for display only. The public remains unimpressed by repeated assertions of record production and abundance.
Petersburg health officials Dr Mason Romaine and Dr W E Chapin urge adding venereal disease education to Virginia secondary schools. They argue many non white students are infected soon after schooling and urge simple, direct answers to what venereal disease is how it is spread how to prevent and cure it, noting public health authority support and the need for practical integration rather than delaying or avoiding the topic.
The Richmond News Leader notes Virginia highway costs rose sharply since 1939 with culvert pipe up 57 percent and clearing up 162 percent. A $100 buys 36 square yards of plain pavement today versus 61 before the war, and 518 gallons of bitumen instead of 1,111. The piece questions how far Virginia should advance costly projects and weighs prudent timing, praising General James A. Anderson’s engineering perspective.
Philip N. Hunter service manager for Northern Va. Power Co. and long time Winchester Scout Leader receives the Scoutmasters Key. Andrew Bell reports 6,212 Virginia tags sold to April 15. Miss Anne Frye Rutherford wed Lyle Llewellyn Armel on Saturday, April 14.
The Pennsylvania Central Air Lines plane pilot reported a motor failure occurred minutes after takeoff from Charleston Airport. The ten passenger craft crashed into woods ten miles west of Charleston West Virginia. Thelma and Bobby Edwards left for Richmond to attend a State Music Festival.
Isiah Rowe former County Commissioner of Revenue is struck by a car driven by a rural mail carrier. The scene references Ethiopians making a final stand against Italian invaders in Africa.
Dr Frank Hall Wright spoke to children and youth about his missionary work among the Blanket Indians drawing a full house at the Presbyterian Church. Winchester Commandry No 12 Knights Templar held its annual inspection at the asylum of the local command ry conducted by Grand Captain General E R Puller of Richmond for the Grand Commandry of Virginia.
William Taylor is bitten and his hand dressed after a dog attack in front of Kremer's store. He then pursues the animal through the town. Miss Elizabeth Kurtz, daughter of Captain Kurtz, is named maid of honor to the United Confederate Camp reunion in Memphis Tennessee in May.
Washington reports reveal a rift as the CIO dominated Senate labor panel stalls a five member mediation board plan. The piece notes left wing operatives pivoting, the Hobbs bill shifts, and alleged timing designed to undermine wage pressure and public opinion amid ongoing strikes.
Medical note describes treating boils and carbuncles with soap and water cleansing, sulphur lotion, magnesium sulfate paste, and penicillin injections. Advises rest, good diet, vitamins, and iron after recovery. Mentions potential vaccine and sulfonamide cautions, cites Dr. S Watson Smith of England. Copyright 1946 King Ventures Syndicate. Ing.
A quirky historical note claims Schweinheim and Pannariz were exiled from Germany 5000 years ago for attempting to replace Gothic type with clear Roman characters. The piece preserves a playful, old newspaper voice with imagined archival context.
The article profiles Sadhu Sundar Singh a famed Christian figure from India of Sikh heritage. It notes his wealthy upbringing and later choice of poverty rejecting his uncle’s riches. It mentions his prominence as a religious leader and the belief he died at the hands of Afghan bandits.
The piece notes the contrast between the broad welcoming path and the narrow road of denial. It cites Sadhu Sundar Singh to illustrate rewards that are cheap if one renounces and risks death.
The letter writer argues parking meters may ease Winchester’s parking crunch but hurts farmers who may unload trucks and face OA and regulation penalties. A reader asks how long veterans are exempt from income tax after returning, with a rule extending filing deadlines after war end.
Questions cover authorship of Ivanhoe colonial command in the French and Indian War causes of auroral displays James Oliver Curwood occupation of Curwood Seeing eye dogs availability for veterans and biblical wisdom passages plus Muscle Shoals project approval under a U S president.
In a tense scene Polly Woodfords, facing investigators and packing in a cluttered apartment, debates time and alibi for a Friday confrontation. Inspector Barry questions Deane and Tonio Valente as potential suspects while Polly worries about linking others to the incident.
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