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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1946

Page

4

Lord Over All Rich to All Who Call

A devotional note cites Romans 10 12 affirming that salvation is available to any who call on the Lord and acknowledge Him as sovereign over all.

Sun Dangers Highlight Sunlight Health Warning

A health warning urges caution with sun exposure as ultraviolet rays can reduce bone marrow blood cell production, increasing anemia risk. It notes quitting sun therapy for tuberculosis patients and links to rising infant paralysis cases, advising indoor rest, proper nutrition, clean milk, and refrigeration.

Midwest

Clipping Their Wings on Administrative Procedure Act

The act signed by President Truman reforms federal agency conduct by separating investigation from judiciary, allowing counsel representation, and guaranteeing right to petition for judicial review. It requires publication of organization, procedures, and final opinions, orders, and rules, empowering citizens as in courts. It is deemed a second Bill of Rights for common citizens.

Truman Congress

The Clothing Problem Facing Postwar Shortage

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation asserts an unprecedented shortage of men's clothing with bare racks and shopper complaints. It vows a body blow to the issue, amid the ongoing struggle to obtain suits and other apparel.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Small Firms Eligible for Surplus Fabrics Bid

The RFC program will release several million yards of surplus fabrics from military agencies for public use. Firms under 500 workers may bid to convert materials into men’s suits and overcoats, must finish within 120 days, and sell the garments to retailers promptly.

RFC

Stettinius Named Rector at the University of Virginia

Edward R. Stettinius Jr is honored by appointment as Rector of the University of Virginia. He will live in Virginia and oversee policy while pursuing writing and speaking on international affairs with a focus on the United Nations. The piece praises his experience and hopes his influence benefits Charlottesville students.

Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia Edward R. Stettinius, Jr Virginia Stettinius United Nations Charlottesville Jefferson

Yesterday's Primary Shows CIO Opposition To Byrd

The primary vote in Covington and Alleghany County highlighted organized labor's resistance to Senator Byrd and to Representative Almond. The CIO unions likely mobilized the heavy turnout, marking CIO-PAC as a new factor in Virginia politics, though not yet statewide influential.

Covington Alleghany County Harry Byrd Almond CIO Byrd Cio-Pac Virginia

Winchester to Flaunt Safety Banner at Library

Winchester city notes no fatal traffic accidents today or tomorrow while the yellow safety banner from the Junior Board of Trade will fly at Handley Library on such days. Delegates George Eagle and W E Argenbright attend the Staunton State Firemen's convention after traveling this morning. A hard shower with wine and lightning marks the first precipitation of the month. The annual orchard picnic for Virginia apple growers and nearby states is set for Saturday August 30 at Senator Byrd’s Rosemont Orchard in Berryville.

Winchester Junior Board of Trade Handley Library George Eagle W. E. Argenbright Friendship Fire Company States Firemen Staunton Virginia H. F. Byrd Rosemont Orchard Berryville

Winchester Terminal Site Advances 127 Acre Airport District

The 127 acre site near Winchester Municipal Airport was announced today located about 312 miles from City Hall. London for President campaign headquarters opened in the George Washington Hotel ground floor with plans for an aggressive GOP effort in Frederick County and Winchester. Lee M. Lamp of Winchester was named president of the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association at Martinstown convention, succeeding C. E. Auld of Martinsburg. John Hawse of Winchester will speak at Carpers Valley Church Sunday night.

Winchester City Hall London Frederick County Martinsburg John Hawse Carpers Valley Church

Winchester visitors return from Baltimore and England trip

Messrs. E. B. Sheetz and J. M. Orndorff came back from Baltimore where they attended the Baltimore Style show. Mr. George N. Whitehead, an agent for a British apple buyer, returned from several months in England and may not return to Winchester.

Messrs E. B. Sheetz J. M. Orndorff Baltimore George N. Whitehead Apple England Whitehead Winchester

Picnic Honor for Miss Sadie Beebher Feted by Crisman Friends

In 1896 Miss Maggie Crisman hosted a picnic for friend Miss Sadie Beebher of Catawissa. the Jolly Seekers left for Capon River for a 10 day hunting and angling trip. Cooler weather promised after a 94 degree high. Miss Mollie Kremer and Miss Nora Nott plan trips to Baltimore and Atlantic City.

Maggie Crisman Sadie Beebher Catawissa Capon River Harry C. Fletch Thomas Barr Mollie Kremer Nora Nott Baltimore Atlantic City

Victory Again for Penicillin

Penicillin shows promise for bronchiectasis in a study by Dr Sydney Bassin and colleagues in New York. Ten patients aged 16 to 30 received penicillin via injection, inhalation, or both, with the best results from inhalation. sputum lessened, odor removed, and symptoms improved while the treatment continued. If stopped, symptoms recurred, suggesting possible need for ongoing therapy. Copyright 1946 King Features Syndicate Inc.

Sydney Bassin New York

Byrnes Wins First Step Toward Peace in Rules Fight

Washington dispatch notes Byrnes secured rule changes to preserve democracy and peace on a two thirds standard. Church groups backed a cooperative, Christian Democratic approach, stressing fair play and unity beyond religion in shaping postwar agreements.

Washington Byrnes Conference Rules Committee Vatican Alf

Atheism and Agnosticism as the True Threat to Faith

The text argues state atheism fails historically while modern agnosticism poses a subtler danger. It says Christianity endures persecution and that agnosticism erodes belief by spiritual starvation and material substitution, making it the greater menace. It emphasizes the I-don’t-know attitude overrunning devotion.

God

Quiz questions from a vintage newspaper page

A set of trivia prompts asking for historical details such as the name of a former peddler turned restaurateur jailed for tax evasion, the Joe Louis title defense opponent, where Afghanistan seeks UN admission, the effective date of pay raises for U S armed forces, the term for an opaque body from light interception, a British author's attack on the royal family, WWII veteran estimates, whether Cocrates was Roman Greek or Egyptian, the key Adriatic port in postwar boundary talks, and the reason for Canadian dollar parity after OPA ended.

Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Afghanistan United Nations Europe Asia Africa U. S Cocrates Adriatic Paris United States Opa

Game Commission Sets Aug 23 Meeting for Law Changes

The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, chaired by Beverley W. Stras, will meet at 9 30 a m on August 23 to discuss requested changes in game laws and regulations. The session will be in the commission offices at 7 North Second Street Richmond Virginia.

Richmond Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Beverley W. Stras Commission North Second Street

Fire destroys barn on Route 7 in Clarke County

Yesterday morning a blaze destroyed a barn and hay on the N. B. Shingleton farm on Route 7 Clarke County. Berryville Fire Company and Lupton Orchard Service Co. crews battled the flames preventing spread to nearby structures. A tractor near the barn was moved with minor tire damage.

N. B. Shingleton Route 7 Clarke County Berryville Fire Company Lupton Orchard Service Co C. R. Hope, Jr Willard Gray Melvin Renner Lupton

Special Thanksgiving Edition of Star Published in 1914

Among Winchester clippings, Mrs. May bel Aiken brought a Thanksgiving and Trade Edition of the Star dated November 24, 1914. It details Winchester’s story and features photographs of leading citizens including Major Holmes Conrad Julian Ward Richard Byrd Thos Harrison Hebert Larrick James Reardon Maurice Lynch T Russell Cather J E Correll Thomas Trier B N Lockhart Luther Pannett Harry Byrd R Gray Williams W P Hayselett and A B Richards.

Winchester Maybel B. Aiken Star the Star Major Holmes Conrad Julian F. Ward Richard E. Byrd Thos. W. Harrison Hebert S. Larrick James P. Reardon Maurice M. Lynch T. Russel Cather J. E. Correll Thomas D. Trier B. N. Lockhart Luther Pannett Harry F. Byrd R. Gray Williams W. P. Hayselett A. B. Richards

Bond Sales Rise to 10 Million in Virginia July

Virginia bond sales climbed to a peace time peak with total sales of 10,543,513 dollars in July. Winchester and Frederick County contributed 49,250 dollars while Clarke County reported 28,593.75 dollars.

Virginia Winchester Frederick County Clarke

Local Church Receives 575 Pounds of Relief Clothing

In New Windsor Maryland on August 13 the Presbyterian Church Winchester sent 575 pounds of relief clothing including usable garments shoes and bedding to the United Church Service Center for distribution. The items have already been prepared for aid.

New Windsor Presbyterian Church Winchester United Church Service Center

Life's Like That: Church Relief Depot Expands

Fred Neher notes a major wartime relief effort with the United Church Service Center in a leading role. The center is among the largest church depots in the United States, sorting baling and shipping goods for war-torn countries.

Ter United States

Train of Night People

Lieutenant Corbett rushes Elaine Weston to a doctor after a violent attack on the train. Passengers witness the confrontation as Corbett seeks medical aid while others react with shock and concern over the injured woman.

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