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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1945

Page

4

Notice advertising and delivery reminders from The Star

National representatives DeLisser Inc located at 11 East 44th Street New York requests all advertisements be in by 5 PM the day before publication. Transient rate 50 cents per inch contract rates on application. Subscribers are asked to report delays or irregularities to help maintain prompt delivery.

National Representatives DeLisser, Inc E. 44Th St New York The Star Ers

Subscription Rates In Advance By Mail Or Carrier

The notice lists subscription prices for mail and motor routes, with one year at five dollars, six months at 2.75, three months at 1.50, and one month at six0 cents in advance. Outside zones add one dollar. Single copy price appears as a fragment.

Notable Quote From Luke on Jesus Christ's Awaited Arrival

A passage from Luke 2 (4 December 1945) notes a revelation by the Holy Ghost that Simeon would not see death before he had beheld the Lord's Christ. The citation reflects a December reading of the sacred text.

Christ Luke

Strike Hits Home as Auto Supply Dims for Public

The strike affects not only GM factories but also parts warehouses, cutting dealer supplies. With limited stock, a prolonged shutdown threatens car owners, physicians, taxi drivers, and trucking firms who rely on vehicles daily. The public thus becomes an actual sufferer in this labor dispute.

Senate Kills Brown News Access Provision in Relief Bill

A Senate committee rejects Congressman Clarence Brown’s provision to bar relief aid to any country that restricts world press access to relief news. The move signals resistance to tying U S aid to free press access and highlights concerns over global freedom. The article condemns the stance as eroding liberty and linking American generosity to European compliance.

Brown Ohio United Nations Senate United States Europe Congress of the

Likely Forrestal as Democratic Governor Candidate

The text discusses Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal as a probable Democratic nominee for Governor of New York, with Governor Thomas E. Dewey expected to be the Republican standard bearer. It notes Forrestal's wartime leadership and questions his broad voter appeal.

New York James V. Forrestal Thomas E. Dewey Mr. Forrestal

Distinguishing mark of an educated man in English

Reprinted Greensboro editorial asks if concise English marks education. It cites Moses, St Paul, Mencken, Lincoln and others as masters, debates Addison andI, and urges clear thinking before writing. It praises prose across eras and notes good prose exists even in editorials.

Greensboro N. C. News Robert Moses New York Times St. Paul Mencken Lincoln Addison Moses Joan Dewey Nathan Bedford Forrest Somerset Maugham Burke Swift Shaw Tacitus and Gibbon Plato Santayana Whitehead Conrad Hardy Mann Jefferson Wilson Churchill Steele Defoe Milton Keats She‘ley Francis Thompson Whitman Walter Pater Tom Wolfe New York Herald Tribune St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Navy unification plans favored for coordination and balance

The Navy plan for unifying armed services emphasizes coordination of foreign policy, military and naval establishments, resources, research, and intelligence through a National Security Council. Congress has two positive proposals, each with merits and potential integration with elements of the other.

Navy Congress Army National Security Council Army Air Force National Resources Board Toto

Winchester Fellowship plans Christmas blessings drive

The Winchester Fellowship of Winchester and Frederick County announces a Christmas giving effort to help the less fortunate. Walker McC. Bond is re-elected chairman of the Frederick County Board of Agriculture. Rev. Ronald S. Wilson, scout drive chairman, reports contributions total $6,500, surpassing the county goal of $96,000.00.

Winchester Fellowship Winchester Frederick County Walker McC. Bond

Senator Harrison resigns from Handley Board of Trustees

Five years ago State Senator Burr P Harrison submitted his resignation as a member of the Handley Board of Trustees to Common Council effective immediately. Graham Kerr Robert Snuffy Taylor and Bill Miller named on official CVAL eleven released yesterday. Marea Chambers 15 daughter of Gus and Mrs Chambers missing since Monday afternoon located in Washington DC today.

Burr P. Harrison Handley Board of Trustees Common Council Graham Kerr Robert “Snuffy” Taylor Bill Miller CVAL Marea Chambers Gus Chambers Washington, D. C

King George urges renewed defense of empire in Parliament

Ten years ago King George told England's Parliament that the defenses of the British Empire should be made good. H B McCormac is elected chairman of the executive committee of the 1936 Apple Blossom Festival, Fred Read is reappointed director general. City Advisory Committee on City Planning recommends to Council a general election to decide on bonds for extra water supply development.

George England H. B. McCormac Fred Read

Rose Bowl clash set between Alabama and Washington State

Fifteen years ago the city council bans buses on streets to ease traffic. The University of Alabama the Southern Conference champions will face Washington State in the annual Rose Bowl game.

University of Alabama Washington State

Congress presses repeal drive after prohibition years

Twenty years ago lawmakers push for repeal as an inquiry opens into the Shenandoah disaster in Ohio. Mrs. Lucy Gibson Baker is reported seriously ill. A Yazoo City tornado leaves two dead.

Congress Ohio Lucy Gibson Baker Yazoo City

Hamburg-American president jailed for alleged U S offense

Thirty years ago the president of the Hamburg American Steamship line was imprisoned on accusation of wrongdoing against the United States. Also reported wedding of Miss Willie Logan McGuire and Mr. W Nelson Page. Rev Dr W D Smith and J B Russell buy the Winchester Inn for 25100 dollars.

Hamburg-American Steamship Line United States Willie Logan McGuire W. Nelson Page W. D. Smith J. B. Russell Winchester Inn

Winchester gravity water system would cost about 150000

Civil engineer projects a price tag of roughly 150000 for a gravity water system in Winchester. In Wardensville West Virginia residents report several large black bears roaming the area. The federal government files a Sherman antitrust suit to dissolve the American Sugar Refining Company and 29 affiliates.

Winchester Wardensville W. Va American Sugar Refining Company

Pearl Harbor inquiry seen as a red herring and whitewash

Pau Mallon reports that the Pearl Harbor investigation is viewed as a whitewash, with testimony focused on telegrams and Roosevelt's actions while key leaders face blame. The columnist argues the real issue is accountability to deter future naval and military negligence.

Washington Pearl Harbor Roosevelt Hull Navy Mr. Roosevelt

Strength for the Day by Earl L. Douglas D D

In Deuteronomy 32 a eagle on its nest teaches flight and applies to God training Israel and families. Parents and the Heavenly Father disturb comfort to push faith and effort. Pampered, untried lives hinder wisdom and power gained through reverses.

Israel

Eagle Learns to Soar After Cast Out Nest

A vivid reflection on belief and resilience, comparing faith to an eagle driven from its nest to rise using its wings. It emphasizes how adversity shapes spiritual strength and perseverance.

How's Your I. Q quiz questions on page 2 answers

A reader quiz listing questions on Raleigh treason death dragonflies birth size to mice yellowhammer tool Hitler marriage to Eva Braun event in Russia anniversary, selective service exemptions, MacArthur quote, airplane dives deafness, Palestine mandate power.

Walter Raleigh Adolph Hitler Russia Douglas MacArthur Palestine

Reader Questions on History and Religion Answered

A reader inquiry column explains how to contact The Winchester Eye in Washington DC for answers. It notes estimates of Black soldiers in the American Revolution, mentions Crispus Attucks in the Boston Massacre, and discusses early Christian presence in India and Malabar.

Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye St Washington D. C Thomas India Malabar

Guinea fowl young called guinea-chicks or beats

The response states that young guineas are called guinea-chicks or beats. It presents both terms as accepted names without additional context.

Guineas

Officer Gives Up Commission To Reenlist As Master Sergeant

Capt Hal W Freeman of Boise Idaho left the Army commission after 30 years to reenlist as a master sergeant and qualify for a pension. He will receive immediate retirement at 75 percent of base pay plus longevity pay about 155 dollars a month for life.

Salt Lake City Hal W. Freeman Boise Idaho Freeman

Talent Director Doubts Kid Yet Grants Next Call

Belinda pressures a skeptical talent director as Spenser Withington, an English boy, seeks a film break at Superior Studios. A harsh audition leaves Spenser despondent, but a later directive grants a Monday return to work, and his mood shifts at the studio. Sandra, and Belinda, keep watch over his mounting hopes and fears.

Belinda Spenser Romney Stuart Superior Studios Romney Spearr Black Eye Sandra Old Texie Red O. K Spenser Withington

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