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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
4
Public notice from Winchester Evening Star listing mailing and delivery guidelines and subscription rates. Advertising deadlines and rates shown for display and classifieds. Carrier and mail options with prices for zones outside defined areas.
An editorial opposes immediate substantial tax cuts despite Chamber of Commerce support. It urges balancing the federal budget and reducing the 275 billion national debt before any tax reductions, warning that reckless cuts could invite disaster and harm the Chamber's reputation.
The article notes that the average coal miner lost 682 in wages due to two coal strikes this year with total annual earnings around 2432, or 3114 if not for 11 weeks of idleness. It highlights 42 dollars estimated welfare fund contributions and a resulting net hole of about 640 dollars per miner.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized rail and water rate increases effective January 1, adding about 2.17 billion dollars to the national bill next year. It kept the 10 percent passenger fare increase in place beyond wartime limits and approved an overall rate rise near 19.6 percent, reflecting higher material and labor costs.
A pasted quiz asks seven questions about oceans November dates senators bipeds heart animals sugar beets Al Smith and prayer counts constitutional amendments roses and UN China debates. It notes page 2 for answers and lists topics spanning geography history and religion.
President Truman asked that residential property be placed under price control. Technical Sergeant and Mrs Vernon Racer welcomed a son on December 11. Chaplain John McAfee of Martinsburg hospital spoke to the Century Club at its Tuesday meeting.
Handley High School hosts a court of honor tonight for the Shawnee district Boy Scouts of America signaling ongoing community scouting activities amid wartime notes from 1941.
Ten years ago in 1936 British politics saw the Duke of York set to become king after the abdication of the monarch who plans to meet Mrs. Simpson in France. The U. S. and Japan reach a treaty on Pacific cable rights. Mrs. A J Novick elected president of the Womens Club. Miss Josephine Wolford named Miss Shenandoah Valley. County roads chief M L Lockhart seeks funds for a Back Creek bridge. Farmers and Merchants National Bank charter renewed after 20 years.
Masked lynchers prowled the jail seeking Elmer Weatherholtz but were blocked as authorities moved him to a nearby barn. Mr E A Root of Illinois, visiting his father E D Root, set out on a trip up the Valley this morning.
Bert L. Douglas presents a meditation on John Adams and Thomas Jefferson once bitter rivals who reconciled after years of letters. They died together on July 4 1826 the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration, illustrating that grudges harm none and civility can endure despite deep political differences.
Manila reports 81 Chinese smugglers were arrested in a Laoag hideout, the fifth such roundup. A recruiter in Amoy charged 500 dollars per person, totaling 40 500 dollars if the group is charged for the operation. Bellevue veteran writes about Johnny Lower seeking an eye donation to see Christmas toys.
Astronomers report an annual meteor shower brightened the pre dawn sky along a 250 mile stretch from McPherson to Garden City in Kansas. Freight handlers at Garden City heard a roaring sound with the flashing light before dawn. At McPherson details incomplete.
A long white trail of smoke hung in a windless sky for 30 minutes after the meteorite passed, leaving observers noting the eerie calm and the lingering glow.
In St Paul Mississippi, public school teachers pause classes but picket. High school seniors led by editors of ten papers call for a protest parade through the Loop District and a push to reopen schools. Commissioner Schweickard warns Minnesota aid funds may be jeopardized as the walkout nears the 160 day minimum.
The Winchester News Briefs note a showing tonight at the Sacred Heart Athletic Club for Boys. Members should attend with a friend. movies start at 8 o'clock in the tuk room.
Sunday schools and interested citizens contributed over 100 dollars for purchasing Bibles for use in Frederick county schools. At the Frederick County Council of Churches monthly meeting the report noted 1,412 county students are enrolled in Bible classes, with instructors Misses Jean Baker and Sara Wilson detailing the figures.
Steubenville ministers vow to continue their anti vice drive after a bill for extra police was defeated. The Rev. R. K. Russell, leader of the crusade, says moral issues won’t be settled by city council and they will press the campaign until they obtain a government they deem worthy.
Blacksburg Va Dec 12 The appointment of Dr Robert E Bates assistant dean of students at University of Indiana as director of student affairs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute was announced yesterday by VPI President John R Hutcheson.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad declares the first postwar streamlined train the Cincinnatian will run daily daylight service starting January 19 between Baltimore and Cincinnati via Washington.
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