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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1946
Page
4
Publication line states daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia and National Representatives DelLisser Inc at 11 East 44th Street New York.
The USO states it will continue operations through 1947 to support one and a half million service members next year. It plans to maintain morale services in GI hubs nationwide including the Philippines Hawaii Alaska and the Canal Zone while many clubs have closed since V J Day. The organization emphasizes it is temporary and may pass duties to another body if still needed after 1947.
The National Home and Property Owners Foundation reports that home ownership stabilizes society and warns against moves toward totalitarian government. It seeks to protect ownership rights through organization policy input education and research while noting property owners are vulnerable to pressure groups.
The War Department announces a new peacetime winter uniform for all ranks and plans to test whether solid blue or two tone will be preferred. Officials say the project aims to break down old caste lines and win public approval.
The Army moves toward a uniform that blends military pride with civilian appeal. After decades of olive drab practicality the service now favors blue for both enlisted and officers, asserting color can be smart yet close to civilian wear while maintaining sharp appearance off duty.
Edward R. Stettinius Jr., former Secretary of State and U N delegation chair, chosen rector and chairman of UVA governing board. He plans to devote substantial time to the university, citing his long student affairs involvement and Culpeper county residence near Charlottesville.
The University of Virginia selects Edward R. Stettinius Jr. as rector, succeeding the late R. Gray Williams. The unanimous board of visitors decision honors his devotion to the university and his record in business and public life, noting Thomas Jefferson previously held the rector position.
At 10 30 this morning 351 votes were cast in a National Labor Relations Board election at the O Sullivan Rubber Company to decide whether the Winchester Mine Workers or the American Federation of Labor will represent the employees. The Winchester Volunteer Firemen Association met at Friendship Fire Company Hall to pursue purchase of a new automatic fire alarm system. A Mackay Smith was reelected president of Clarke County Historical Society. Miss Helen Royston of Berryville was named president of the Future Homemakers of Virginia at the state convention at Madison College.
The first run of a two million label order for Appalachian Apples Inc is praised for its attractive lay-out. Mr and Mrs C B Hartman and daughter Ethel return from a long vacation through New England states and Canada. W A Sandy Baker wins the Park Association tennis title by defeating Jack Blackburn 6 0 and 6 1.
Washington report notes CIO directors met as Packard posted a first half loss of 2 590 158 dollars, blamed on wage strikes. Price increases followed, with Packard cheapest model up from 1510 to 1624 dollars. Inflation pressures cited as drives for further raises, while AFL warns of wage-price spiral based on Russian wage and price data.
In Winchester during August visitors include Mr and Mrs Homer L Ferguson of Newport News staying with Mr and Mrs Joseph A Massie. Mr Frank Gearing will wed Miss Mildred Wright in Indianapolis. Mrs R T Barton and Baltimore relatives arrive in New York after Europe trip. Louis Meyers former liquor dealer and family away from Hagerstown over weekend, their house looted.
The statement argues that daily comforts like bathtubs and vacuum cleaners are just dreams and that inflated promises and inflation are real threats. It emphasizes recognizing current conditions to make decisions based on reality and reason, marking a shift from dreaming to pragmatic action.
The essay urges readers to remember martyrs' sacrifices and preserve the Christian faith. It notes toleration in modern times yet warns faith weakens when praised without challenge and calls to guard and pass on the heritage to future generations.
The questions list inquiries about ancient life on Earth and related topics including which organisms are the oldest living forms, the verdict of doctors on a royal body, a historic death, and the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Quiz questions cover origins of tomatoes as love apples the ability of fleas to fry the Sweethearts Bill and entry rights for fianc es of servicemen Army Air Force Day the hardness of diamonds wartime British leadership and a Chinese language typewriter model.
The Rev. T. H. Daffin of Amite will preach at Clearbrook Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and evening. He will speak at Bunker Hill and at Ger later in the day.
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