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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1946
Page
4
Daily newspaper notice from Winchester Virginia mentions national representatives DelLisser Inc and a New York address for The Evening Star publisher.
John R. Steelman reconversion director urges confidence in the economy, citing low unemployment for peacetime and payrolls over 58 million. He notes higher wages, wartime income peaks, and rising production, predicting inflation relief with demand balance and calls for government economy and large tax cuts.
The House committee led by Representative Slaughter begins its inquiry as the War Assets Administration releases a quarterly report. In Q2 the WAA closed 1,200 investigations resulting in 30 arrests and 26 indictments for bribery fraud against the government or theft of government property.
A 1946 Pay Act limit on classified federal employees is cited in a report by the Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures sent to President Truman. Sen. Byrd says several departments increased payrolls despite the act and warns of penalties for violations, including loss of position and fines.
A speaker asserts the need to enforce congressional laws despite officials calling provisions mere gestures. He promises to pursue penalties against future violators and argues departments must uphold statutes despite leadership opposition.
President Truman approves reducing U S air mail charges from eight cents an ounce to a nickel, urging greater use of air for first class mail. The editorial notes wartime eight cent rate failed to boost revenue, citing volume drop and warns pricing affects demand and profits.
Congressmen uncovered the U S Spruce Corporation, formed in August 1918 to supply World War I airplane wood. The agency has lingered through wars and depressions and is now ordered dissolved by January 1.
The Junior Board of Trade will sponsor a Victory Dance Friday night at the Armory to mark the war’s end. The first Roosevelt Memorial two cent stamp will be sold Friday at the Little White House in Warm Springs Georgia. Plans for a recreation center are outlined after a reply to University of Maryland official H C Byrd. The wedding of Nancy Gray Stevens and Douglas Allen is set for Saturday night in Berryville.
The manager announced a five percent wage increase for 161 employees of the Winchester Woolen Company, the second raise within five months. Mrs. Andrew Bell to donate a rare General Robert E. Lee print to Handley Library. Arthur J. Smith from Chicago succeeds Lynn Keller as Gas Company manager. Clarke county Republican delegates named for Roanoke state convention: Roy Potts E A Lindsey E G Coiner G C Sponseller B B McKay Roy Locke and J M Wolfe.
Sponsored by Clarke county leaders a petition circulates to gather signatures from residents interested in closing the fall quail season in Clarke county. William E. Cooper, daughter in law Mrs. Clark Cooper and grandson Thomas C. Cooper left for San Francisco via the Panama Canal. Helen Wills and Elizabeth Wilkins won William and Mary College scholarships. Lynn Coffelt has closed a deal to buy the Atlantic Filling Station.
Mr William Lupton loses a valuable gold ring amid a large Ashby Guard Bivouac crowd. Weather bureau predicts a warm wave after unusually cool days.
Washington reports Madame Sun Yat Sen urged ending American military presence in China. The move aimed at pressuring Chiang Kai-shek toward liberal reforms while warning that withdrawal could invite Communist power. Marshall Stuart policy and Acheson statements frame the debate and possible outcomes.
A formal notice states the speaker will not be responsible for any debts other than those personally incurred by themselves. The statement asserts sole liability for all obligations they initiate.
Dr. Hector Cameron lists osteomyelitis leukemia infantile paralysis and peripheral neuritis as five common causes of leg pains in children. Early medical assessment with X rays blood tests and nervous-system examination aids diagnosis and treatment, avoiding the mislabeling of growing pains.
The passage argues that rapprochement with communists is futile, urging a wise leadership to curb corruption and inflation. It emphasizes building national strength via production and commerce, warning reform will be tedious but essential rather than abandoning the effort.
Seven trivia questions test knowledge on WWII leadership language origins geography cadman occupation burial customs Mexican government biblical standing army and more. Readers turn to page 2 for correct answers.
Mildew can damage cloth by eating fibers when left in damp dark spaces. Fresh mildew washes from fabrics. white fabrics may use mild bleach. For missing overseas belongings, contact Army Personal Effects Bureau in Kansas City. Wideawake Field on Ascension Island named for tern behavior. Good Conduct Medal available. Spanish American War widows pension increases take effect Sep 1 1946 with backdated payments from Oct 1 1946. Paul Henreid born in Trieste, source notes diplomats discuss the city.
The passage emphasizes family harmony as vital and warns of a divine curse if homes fail to order themselves. It reasons that youth and maturity often clash, but core disputes over right and wrong threaten society’s values. The text frames home life as the foundation of moral order.
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