They go from strength to strength Psalm
A Winchester Star feature notes progress and resilience with a biblical Psalm reference as the paper reflects on steady growth and encouragement amid postwar life in Winchester Virginia.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1946
Page
4
OPA promises quicker decontrol through production push
Paul A. Porter price administrator signals a shift toward rapid action on price adjustments and decontrols. He argues full production accelerates removal of controls and urges industry to petition for relief, with a new decontrol board in session. The outlook is more hopeful than since the war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Paul A. Porter
Promse
Porter
Malnutrition in Philadelphia Schools Prompts Health Reform
The Philadelphia Board of Education reports nearly ten percent of city pupils suffer malnutrition. It urges home-based nutrition education for parents to ensure adequate meals, noting funds and school lunches do not reach preschoolers or out-of-school periods. The issue cited spans other cities, and affluence does not prevent malnutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Board of Education
United States
Byrd's Role in Federal Savings Lead Since 1941
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia has long pushed federal economy. Since 1941 he has chaired the Joint Congressional Committee on Reduction of Non-essential Federal Expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Joint Congressional Committee
Virginia Senator’s Economy Boldness Faces CIO Opponent
A Virginia senator famed for helping cut a $3 billion in government spending faced his first primary challenge. He accused CIO backed opponents of undue influence while defending a 58,000 lead in nominating results, underscoring Virginia’s habit of backing independent, courageous lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Washington
Atested
CIO
Political Action Committee
Congress
Carter Glass
Congressional fears as 79th Congress adjourns sine die
Members fear a possible special session or a return to Washington may not occur. The 9th Congress has been long and strained with mixed accomplishments and unfinished business. President Truman enjoys a period of relative calm though remains busy pursuing his agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
79Th Congress
Washington
Truman
Truman must not commit the nation
Richmond News Leader questions President Truman’s claim that federalization of Palestine is entirely within his power. It notes the Anglo American Committee plan includes US responsibility for Jewish entry and a $300,000,000 grant for settling 100,000 Jews, urging constitutional clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Committee of Six
America
Palestine
United States
Holy Land
Japan Surrenders Unconditionally War Ends
President Truman announced at 7 p m that Japan has surrendered, General MacArthur named supreme allied commander for the surrender. Crowds cheered in town as streets filled with horns confetti and joy. Offensive operations ordered suspended. August 15 and 16 declared legal holidays with overtime pay for war workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Winchester records longest run without fatal traffic mishaps
The Junior Board of Trade safety banner was unfurled at Handley Library signaling a new record for consecutive days without a fatal traffic incident in Winchester. Maynard Wisecarver fractured his back after a fall at home days ago. Rotary Club plans its annual picnic tonight at the Wyatt Richard home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Safety
Handley Library
Winchester
Frederick County
4-H Club
Fort Valley
Edwin C. Parker
Shenandoah Valley
Alexandria
Maynard Wisecarver
Rotary Club
Wyatt Richard
Winchester Key Carved by Nail Shown to Council
A key to Winchester Virginia carved by John W Nail and a silk Winchester flag were shown to the council last night. Both are to be sent to Winchester England by Mayor Anderson next month as a memento from the daughter city. Mr and Mrs John S Sloat hosted the clerical staff at their Capon Lake cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John W. Nail
Russell Family Heads to Atlantic City for 10 Day Visit
Mrs James B Russell and daughter Mary and sons James and Marshall with Miss Tillie Russell depart this morning via the C V B R for a 10 day stay in Atlantic City. Messrs Cooper Bros finish oil house near Baltimore and Ohio Depot. Standard Oil expects to start operations in a few days after securing ground from B and O for distributing plants at Woodstock and Marrisonburg. The B and O Valley Branch sees a freight rush with several extra trains yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Russell
Mary
James and
Marshall
Tillie Russell
Atlantic City
Messrs
Cooper Bros
Baltimore and Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Valley Branch
B. & O. Railroad Company
Woodstock
Marrisonbura
Answers to Questions on Draft, Symbols, and National Service
Q and A on draft deferments for farmers in Class II C. Palm tree symbolism explained. Bilateralism of feet and eyes discussed. Russian Institute at Columbia University aims to train Americans to understand the Soviet Union, starting Sept 1946. Navy decorations tally from Dec 7 1941 to Apr 1 1946. Army air corps dates traced to 1907 with early aircraft details.
Children's Animal Picture Book Highlights Mammals
A children’s booklet describes mammals, their appearance and habits, and why some are friends or enemies. Illustrations are reproduced from photographs by the American Museum of Natural History and feature familiar woodland and field creatures plus zoo inhabitants. Order for fifteen cents postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Museum of Natural History
Children’s Animal Picture Book Offer
Information Bureau in Washington asks readers to enclose fifteen cents in wrapped paper for a copy of the Children’s Animal Picture Book.
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglas
The article reflects on how enthusiasm in church work fades over time as members join, attend briefly, then drift away into worldly pleasures. It cites scriptural parables about roots and fruitfulness, urging ministers to nurture steadfast faith, Bible reading, prayer, and persistent church attendance despite trials.
Gretna Green Marriage Customs Near Scottish Border
Runaway couples seeking elopement in Gretna Green near the Scottish border declared their intent to marry in the presence of witnesses. The ceremony was typically performed by the village blacksmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna Green
Grae
Seven Quiz Questions From a 1940s Page 2
A quiz prompts readers on topics from Paris peace talks to Keats. Questions cover nations issuing invitations, Joe Louis defenses, Salic law, allied blacklist withdrawals, lightest elements, La Paz's country, Virginian naming, a Keats quote, an Army inquiry into an E award, and Hindenburg’s presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joe Louis
France
United States
la Paz
Virginia
John Keats
House
Military Affairs Committee
Illinois
Paul von Hindenburg
Germany
Which baseball position is more responsible catcher or pitcher
Sporting authorities state there is no basis for judging which position, pitcher or catcher, is more responsible on a ball team. The question of responsibility is not settled by any standard authority.
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