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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1946
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star informs readers nationwide delivery delays should be reported to improve service. The notice from The Evening Star Publishing Co. asks subscribers to notify about any irregularities to maintain a perfect delivery system.
The Supreme Court ruled that an alien may become a citizen without promising to bear arms if his religious beliefs prohibit it. Justice Douglas, writing for the majority, said Congress did not clearly require arms and that honoring sincere convictions strengthens the nation.
The death of Chief Justice Stone darkens the prestige of the Supreme Court and creates a dilemma for President Truman. Options include promoting from outside the Court or selecting from among justices Douglas Black Frankfurter Byrnes Patterson, with the court’s current partisan balance noted as seven Democrats and one Republican.
The passage praises Judge Patterson as fair and judicially minded, noting his rise from Undersecretary of War in 1940 to Secretary in 1945. It argues his integrity and intellect would oppose factionalism on the Supreme Court, and that President Truman’s appointment of his capable Secretary of War to Associate or Chief Justice would restore prestige to the Court.
Current Opinion argues a large organized reserve and volunteer pool will bolster the navy far beyond ships alone. It cites Pearl Harbor lessons, cites Admiral Kimmel, and compares to the National Guard and Army reserves to stress continuous training for crews and specialists.
A total of 42 117 items were collected in the Winchester schools clothing drive, announced by Garland R Quarles. The Winchester Frederick county Red Cross War Fund Drive totaled 36920 45 dollars, announced by George T Sanders at Red Cross headquarters.
The 186 District Rotary International conclaved with the annual banquet and Governors Ball. Amelia McKown of Bunker Hill was named first vice president of the Woman's Auxiliaries of Winchester Presbytery Synod of Virginia during the concluding business session of the 35th annual two day meeting.
Rain arrives just in time as state fire wardens report eight or more Virginia counties seeing fires extinguished. In Africa, Italians advance in Ethiopia while native Ethiopian forces retreat from advancing motorized Italian divisions near Addis Ababa.
Miss Jennie Smith known as the railroad evangelist arrived from Washington and is hosted by Mr and Mrs John S Bloat on South Main street. State Treasurer C A Johnston announced in Richmond that the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester has been designated a state depository.
About forty five years ago a large crowd gathered at Opequon to fight a woods and brush fire that started at A. E. Marker's residence and at one point threatened the whole community.
The piece criticizes Democratic leaders for exploiting Roosevelt’s memory to campaign while ignoring current world and domestic crises. It argues elections now hinge on totalitarianism versus democracy, inflation, taxation, and wealth concentration, not Roosevelt’s legacy. It condemns invoking Roosevelt to dodge real responsibilities.
A reflective piece on the power of words from religious broadcaster Earl L. Douglas. It cites historic examples from Napoleon, Nelson, and English resolve, and notes that words define duty and reveal human capacity to meet challenges. The text links the concept to the biblical statement that God is the Word made flesh.
Chicago police surrounded the Ford Hopkins Company on the near west side to investigate mysterious noises. After mounting stairs floor by floor, officers found a tom cat chasing a golf ball across the fourth floor.
The separate Navy Department dates from April 30, 1798. From August 7, 1789 until that date the Navy was administered by the War Department.
A reader quiz lists seven questions about world affairs and domestic topics. Questions cover UNO language interpretations, turkey buzzard terminology, famine rationing policy, the Big Three automakers, silver heels nickname for a Chief Justice, ghee mineral or food, state militia draft of electric workers, 1946 Victory Garden goal, musket terminology, and Grand Rapids industries.
Questions cover state variation in fresh egg standards with examples of freshness windows and grades. A chief warrant officer cannot claim family allowances. an officer may have an allowance deducted from pay. A veteran discharged for bad conduct may request review within 15 years to the Navy Board or GI Bill window.
The Merchant Marine requires applicants to be American citizens aged 16 to 17 or 26 to 35 and free from disqualifying physical defects. Physically qualified World War II veterans with I-C draft classification are eligible for enrollment.
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