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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
4
Publication details show The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia with national representatives DelLisser Inc at 11 East 44th Street New York. The line notes daily except Sunday distribution and publisher information for archival reference.
The Air Transport Association seeks CAB permission to cancel reserved seats if not picked up and paid for within set time. They also want to allow penalties based on ticket prices for passengers who fail to cancel properly. The policy aims to curb wasted capacity and fair treatment of travelers.
The government paid out 55 000 in rewards for tax informers after collecting just over 1 million in the year ending June 30. Fewer than 100 people profited last year, with many tips turning out to be disappointments. The 1938 record haul netted 20 610 for a single informer who later learned the sum was taxable as income. The column contrasts tax incentives with evolving East West economic blocs and the global clash of communism versus private enterprise amid reparations and postwar economy aims.
The piece argues Russia demands total adoption of its model in every area where the Red Army dominates and questions whether Americans can match that dedication to private enterprise. It notes other nations have tried appeasement and toughness toward Russia with limited cooperation and emphasizes Russia's all or nothing approach.
Current Opinion in Lynchburg reflects a Roanoke Times report where a CIO leader rebukes the claim that CIO members switch to the Republicans after backing CIO nominees in Democratic primaries. The piece notes Byrd charges and suggests funders and voters favor the party offering the most gains, brushing off the campaign rhetoric.
The 1945 note marks government relief with new tires nylon stockings and radios. A Winchester afternoon reading shows 91 degrees with potential climb. OPA rent relief may lead to rental increases soon. C Jackson now with the 29th Division Band reports a Denmark arrival day in which they played for an exhibition and met the Queen and King during a palace visit.
In 1941 rationing reduces gasoline deliveries to retail stations by ten percent in Winchester. A new service station will open Saturday run by C T Cooper Moody Slonaker Jesse and Cal Fogle. Frederick county wheat allotments for 1942 are cut again. A resident shows beans over a yard long from his garden. A convict camp on Route 50 moves to Route 11 between Staunton and Lexington.
A quiz page lists ten questions about fur trade names, symbols, Civil War command, Yankees manager, German silver, a three letter word with multiple meanings, hub city, Wimbledon, formal salutations, and Polly. It states these trees were planted in Fredericksburg Virginia in memory of the original colonies.
In a special session last night Common Council members authorized purchasing an incinerator. Clifford D. Grimm received a medal from Louis P. Jervey of Fidelity Phenix Fire Insurance Co for his service. Miss Louise Hering wed William Holliday at First Baptist Church. Jack Zimmerman says new bowling alleys in the Bell Building on Kent Street will open September 13.
Work advances on state highway No. 7 Pront Royal Winchester turnpike. Rouss Fire Company to depart for Virginia State Firemens Association convention and tournament. Shenandoah River swim and bathes halted after an alligator escaped from a show and entered the river.
Fifty years ago in 1896 Miss Emma Sumption and Mr. Ropert Barr returned from attending the Friends. Miller Supply Company installs a first class water motor in the Episcopal Church to pump the organ, first use in Winchester. A bus party honored by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Correll. Mae ilion Curr ont Charlies E.
The Winchester Evening Star information bureau offers a Home Law Book with digest of legal matters for citizens, including marriage and divorce codes, and up to date GI Bill provisions. A veteran reference priced at fifteen cents postpaid, sent to Washington DC or other addresses.
The piece reflects on past street fights and modern refinements easing crude times. It credits athletics and outdoors for youth welfare, noting a New England harbor scene with sailing youths and the belief wholesome activities curb moral and physical decline.
A historic commentary extols outdoor activity as the best environment for young people. It argues the human body thrives when busy and emphasizes the outdoors as God's expansive pavilion for youth exercise and growth.
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