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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1946

Page

4

Molasses Jug Noise Mentioned in Recipe Note

A fragment describes molasses being poured from a jug as part of a recipe. The text notes the sound of slurs accompanying the pour, highlighting this sensory detail in a historical kitchen scene.

Notice to Subscribers and Publication Details of The Star

Winchester Evening Star announces delivery guidance for readers and subscription rates. The notice asks subscribers to report delays or irregularities to maintain a reliable service. The paper is published daily except Sundays from Winchester Virginia on August 1 1946 and features a Bible verse from Luke 10 26.

The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester, Va Star

Belated Probe Ordered Into Defective 4.2 Mortar Shells

The War Department will conduct a full investigation into defective 4.2 inch mortar shells that killed American soldiers on the European front. Kenneth O. Royall endorses a complete, unvarnished fact finding. The inquiry follows Senate committee testimony and letters from soldiers.

Kenneth O" Royall War Department Senate Committee Army Alden H. Waitt

Atomic money idea eyed by Prof Farrington Daniels

University of Chicago metallurgical lab director proposes an uranium based monetary standard. A fixed energy value linked to uranium or plutonium could stabilize currencies unlike gold or silver. Critics note energy prices vary with demand, challenging the premise.

Farrington Daniels University of Chicago Metallurgical Laboratory Daniels

Outbreaks of Two World Wars Compared

The article notes similarities and differences between World War I and World War II, including Germany as aggressor and Allies controlling the seas, as it marks 32 years since WWI began on August 1, 1914 with Germany declaring war on Russia. It reflects on hopes of localizing conflict and cautionary calls against a third war.

Woodrow Wilson Germany Russia Austria-Hungary Serbia

World War Patterns Across the Great Conflicts

The text contrasts triggers and alignments in World War I and World War II. It notes Austria Hungary attacking Serbia in 1914 and Germany invading Poland in 1939, with Italy joining later, and Russia and Japan's varying early roles. It also observes France being occupied early in World War I but not in World War II, and argues the first war was Europe centered while the second became a world war.

Austria- Hungary Serbia Germany Poland Italy Russia Japan France Europe

Byrd Farm Subsidy Vote Draws Controversy in Newport News

The Peninsula Shipbuilders Association criticized Senator Byrd for opposing farm subsidies, arguing his stance reflected sound economics and personal integrity. The piece questions the association's motives, suggesting their case may be influenced by external pressures rather than careful analysis.

Newport News Daily Press Peninsula Shipbuilders’ Association Byrd Hutchinson Mr. Byrd

Winchester youths aid police in peeping Tom capture

News from Winchester reports six youths joined the city police in a foot race down Washington street last night leading to the capture of an alleged Peeping Tom. Building permits in July totaled $64,000 and George O. Mullan was named Rural representative for the Potomac Edison System.

Washington Street Winchester George O. Mullan Potomac Edison System

Woman nets 12 1 2 pound catfish on weekend fishing trip

Mrs Esther Fuller likely sets a record for women with a 12 1 2 lb catfish caught Friday night on the Slenaindoa while she fished with her husband. The M J Grove Lime Co at Stephens City builds a storage house on the north side of the Highway during downtime. In the last fiscal year 4739 marriage licenses were issued in Winchester amid the medical pre martial law period in Old Dominion.

Esther Fuller Slenaindoa M. J. Grove Lime Company Stephens City Old Dominion Winchester

Winchester Faces Budget Scrutiny as Food Costs Rise

Ma Winchester and fellow homemakers may need to adjust budgets due to rising food prices. The article notes July will be among the driest months on record, signaling economic strain for households.

Ma Winchester

Winchester residents visit, marriages noted, and trip reports

Twenty five years ago in 1921 Mrs. Margaret Miller with her son Robert and daughter Mary visited Mr. D Ambrose in Winchester. Mrs R Gray Williams and daughter Susan Reid returned from Atlantic City after a two week stay. Arthur N Ritter of Winchester wed Mary Ada Striker of Pennsylvania in Alexandria on June 12.

Margaret Miller Robert Mary Winchester D. Ambrose R. Gray Williams Susan Reid Atlantic City Arthur N. Ritter Mary Ada Striker Pennsylvania Alexandria

Strength For The Day: Real vs Imagined Invalids

Earl L. Douglas argues sickness is real only in those who choose to be invalids. He contrasts a wealthy man who pretends to be ill with a classmate who suffered infantile paralysis yet built a thriving life and community role. The message presses toward courage and productive living despite affliction.

GI Bill eligibility for very short service veterans

The text explains eligibility hinges on discharge due to actual service incurred injury or disability. The Veterans Administration decides each case individually.

Veterans’ Administration

Arch Chapel Bible School To Close With Program Friday

The Arch Chapel Methodist Church Bible School at Stephens City will close Friday evening after two weeks of classes under Pastor E. H. Jackson and four teachers. A special music program will be followed by ice cream and cake for students, parents, and helpers.

Arch Chapel Methodist Church Bible School Stephens City E. H. Jackson Jackson

Clarke County Fiduciary Qualifications Noted

Clarke County Clerk lists fiduciary qualifications for Archibelle Arnette Ristedt executor of Posey B. Arnette deceased on July 26 1946 Joseph F Moore executor of John W M Brown on July 27 1946 Harold G Potts administrator of William Preston Wills personal estate on July 29 1946

Clarke County Archibelle Arnette Ristedt Posey B. Arnette Joseph F. Moore John W. M. Brown John W. Brown Harold G. Potts William Preston Wills

Seven Quiz Questions and Answers Preview Page 2

A formatted teaser presents seven quiz prompts including Toscanini contract cancellation reason, candy consumption averages, a late South American president’s death at 58, a gangster term, and a true or false drowning question.

Arturo Toscanini Paris

Mrs. Carr Heads to Chambersburg for Relatives Visit

1896 fifty years ago items report Mrs. James Carr departing for Chambersburg Pennsylvania to visit relatives. George Taylor on South Kent street grows a sunflower plant with half its blooms. Dr and Mrs Taggart hosted about 25 friends at their home nearby. Washington and Lee Alumni meeting at Rev Dr H M White’s residence awarded the scholarship to Ran T McGuire.

James Carr Chambersburg George Taylor South Kent Street Taggart Washington and Lee H. M. White Washington and Lee University Ran T. McGuire

Army insignia question asks branch with crossed flags and torch

The crossed flags and torch insignia are used by the United States Army Reserve. Langhorne Clemens was known by his pen name Mark Twain. President Woodrow Wilson’s first name is Thomas. The silent era Wild West film idol who died recently in Los Angeles at about 83 was Tom Mix.

Langhorne Clemens Woodrow Wilson John Taddeus Thomas Los Angeles Calif

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