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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
7
The article recounts conversations and impressions from abroad, including a foreign minister describing himself as a discouraged optimist. A French policeman and a waiter near the Luxembourg Palace discuss preparing for hardship, while records from a French fact remain referenced.
A critique of postwar diplomacy contrasts Soviet and Western stances at the Paris talks with historical tensions at Versailles. The piece recalls Molotov and Byrnes exchanges, Greek issues, Yugoslav air activity, and American rearmament while questioning the path to a lasting peace.
Automobile racing fans faced a delay as no races are set for Sunday at Airport Speedway. Track operators Kermit Batt and W L Lichliter intend to schedule only top drivers and cars, with a tentative mix of stock cars jalopies and midget races for the remaining season. Details and dates will be announced once arrangements are complete.
Berryville report says a local fishing party led by Dr. Cooley and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Funk returned from Deltaville. Funk caught a 65 pound Bonita, five feet long, after one hour and twenty five minutes.
Smothers of Hagerstown Maryland received an eight year term from Judge Burr P Harrison in Corporation court after pleading guilty to attempted safe cracking at Montgomery Ward and theft of shoes and a hunting knife. A jury was waived and a separate case for an arrest incident is set for September 27 with a jury trial planned.
Berryville council agrees to pay 150 dollars monthly for a police officer. Former patrolman O'Brien says the job is too demanding and urges the town to hire a replacement.
Funeral services for Roy W. Wilt, who died from burns received while installing a gas meter, were held this afternoon at 3 30 at the Highland Avenue Presbyterian Chapel with Rev. J B Duckwall officiating. Interment followed at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Garland Harmer, Marion Vanscoy, George McFarland, Albert Lee, Edward Dusing, Elwood Willey.
The release identifies Walter Kazmarek of Stuttgart as a defendant. He reportedly said supporters favor Soviet policy and that ministers would disappear when the East strikes. Kazmarek joined the American military government in 1945 and drew counter intelligence scrutiny for political activity. He and associates were detained while trying to contact Russian officers in the Russian zone.
Bulletin dispatches from Tokyo Jerusalem Washington Moscow Norfolk Paris Buenos Aires outline post surrender occupation focus in Japan, executions of Stern gang member Alalay, Wallace trip to Mexico City, Semenov sentencing, Liberty ships, telegraph wage proposal, Hungarian foreign minister remark and inter American solidarity act.
Julian Glascock superintendent announces Sunday School and worship services will not be held Sunday September 1 at Stone's Chapel Presbyterian Church in Clarke County.
Communist spokesman Wang Ping-Nan told the Associated Press that if the generalissimo refuses either request the Communists will not join the committee. The government campaign against Communists in Jehol followed threats by Gen. Cheng Kai-Min to assault Kalgan, Chengte, and Yenan unless Tatung is lifted. Officials feared Tatung, a rail hub west of Peiping, may already have fallen.
Washington reports the nations basic industries steel coal rails and power have reached continuous high output but cannot push much higher as they strain to catch up with ravenous public demand for goods.
CPA Chief John D. Small reports progress toward full production of finished goods as building activity climbs. July construction up eight percent from June and housing up six percent. Auto output surges with autos up 56 percent and trucks 58 percent, while tires radios and appliances also rise though many lag prewar rates. Civilian goods approach the wartime peak as peacetime production expands.
A Georgia is cited as one of three Soviet Socialist Republics created under the 1936 constitution by splitting the Transcaucasian Federation. The phrasing suggests an inquiry into a country within the USSR and mentions rein as a possible misreading.
Judge John Rice presided as Jonah L. Newlin of the city was fined for drunk and costs totaling 9 cents. Howard H. Pletch of White Post faced reckless driving with a $25 fine plus costs.
Funeral services for Isaiah Harrison Russell a Charles Town businessman and Ark e county native were conducted yesterday at the Presbyterian Church in Galees with burial in the local cemetery. Surviving are his wife and one brother Connie Russell of Hagerstown.
Martinsburg ad promoting adjustable trusses for ruptures and hernias. Claims easy relief with well fitted devices, offers fitting service and wearer education. Contact E. R. Crumpton of National Surgical Fitters at 130 West Burke Street.
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