This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1945
Page
4
The Star asks subscribers to report any newspaper delays or irregularities to help maintain delivery. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, with zones and advance payment details, and includes a December 5 1945 date along with a biblical verse.
The state of the Pearl Harbor investigating committee's work remains muddled with little clear progress. Observers say learning more about pre Pearl Harbor Washington reduces certainty about blaming Hajraian commanders.
At the start of Captain Charles B. McVay's court martial the Army and Navy clashed over military security as the Assistant Judge Advocate sought his own initials and directed a reporter to the Navy Public Relations Officer.
A newspaper cautions readers about a field director's table on War Finance Division expenditures for 1945–46. It notes alleged misplacement of non-recurring items and claims regular government costs are two to three times Coyne's cited 3 billion dollars annually, urging scrutiny of Treasury figures.
The article compares U S railroad management in World War I and World War II showing government takeover in WWI with large deficits and tax payments, versus private operation in the WWI era generating profits and taxes. It notes postwar freight-rate adjustments and relative cost outcomes.
Announcement that most German prisoners of war held in the United States will be returned to Germany in the next few months raises questions about what they will find upon return. They will encounter a very different Germany than the one they left.
Ex prisoners describe privation ahead after the war and praise American decency. They credit U S care, labor, and humane rules for guiding them away from Nazi propaganda and hope their influence will spread the ideals of right living to Germans.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes rapid removal of wartime restrictions after Japan's surrender. Meat and fat rationing ended, sugar likely to persist, and most other rations lifted. Gas, shoes, tires, and many controls are easing. WPB dissolved, Civilian Production Administration reducing powers, and price and credit controls shifting toward peacetime norms.
Miss Lila Lee Robinson, daughter of C. A. Robinson Jr., was reported slightly improved after an automobile accident early Saturday. Local Kiwanis Club distributed $100 in prizes to high school students for an apple slogan contest with the line The apple made William Tell famous, the doctor legendary, the teacher popular, and Winchester noted Eat more apples.
Five years ago the Winchester Chamber of Commerce announced it will sponsor the annual Christmas decorations contest for private homes. Mrs. G Dayton Hodges of Staunton was elected president of the Virginia Horticultural Auxiliary at a George Washington Hotel business session.
W R Legge district supervisor of vocational education for northern Virginia attended the dedication of an agricultural building in Nokesville Prince William County last night. A rare collection of envelopes with letters from soldiers who fought in all wars is a notable attraction at the Berryville Hobby Show overseen by Grace Episcopal Church School.
Fifteen years back style soccer demonstration set at Handley High School stadium tomorrow featuring the British Embassy eleven and Washington Concord. The Romney Lions Club gala last night heard the Church of Christ orchestra with Melvin Miller Bruce Shade Cecil McVay Kenneth Wendell Peachy Hockman Courtney Grim Arthur Shell and George Flenner perform.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank will mail Christmas Savings Club checks aggregating 35000 on Monday to members of the 1925 club. R Gray Williams to deliver the eulogy Our Departed Brothers at the Elks memorial. The Methodist Episcopal Church South announced defeat of unification with the M E Church.
Thirty years ago Theodore Reily and Morris Shiner, injured in a Valley Turnpike motorcycle wreck Sunday, are improving at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Charley Rouss Fire Company voted unanimously to buy a new motor truck at a recent meeting.
Thirty five years ago Rev. Dr. Henry Martyn White former pastor of Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church died at Memorial Hospital. George Klinger, aged 80, was released in Baltimore on bond of 2500 for alleged theft of a horse and boat.
Washington December 4 A labor management conference collapsed hours before a final report to President Truman The White House saw a possible fact finding report but labor rejected it The plan would have set up an investigating committee to study big wage strike disputes CIO and AFL balked Labor and management clashed from start to finish with no agreement reached on any settlement In the end even a mild wage increase plan failed to unite the negotiators challenging Congress later actions.
A column argues that wage talks and a proposed fact-finding panel will not solve the core issue. It warns unions could gain control over prices and profits if allowed to press wage demands, and calls for a public authority to curb both sides in the national economy. The piece envisions coming action to restrain power and act for the public interest.
A mother consoles a frightened girl by explaining God’s incarnation. The child asks for a God she can see and touch, prompting reflection on the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among men as the remedy for fear. The piece notes children grasp the essence of this concept in simple terms.
Seven questions cover topics from Supreme Court actions on Montgomery Ward seizures to sugar source differences. It asks about a bachelor king of Britain, marimba as instrument, Merchant Marine service in military point scores, summer versus winter storms, briquettes meaning, and a verse completion. True false items about selective service and registration are included.
The Bronze Star Medal may not be awarded to the same person more than once. For each succeeding heroic or meritorious achievement or service justifying an additional award, an Oak Leaf Cluster is issued in lieu of another medal.
Reader questions cover who John Rogers is honored by Hawaii airfield, how a Reserve officer with the Public Health Service is discharged, and the stance on freezing ethyl alcohol at extreme temperatures. Officials note Coast Guard release governs demobilization before Public Health Service discharge.
Sandra and Belinda coach Spenser through a film preproduction while Mrs Fennimore arrives to assess the project. Belinda urges caution about publicity as Sandra plans a West Coast trip for results and protection. Mrs Fennimore, frank and sharp, vows responsibility to Spenser and his family.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.