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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia publishes a notice about subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery, urging subscribers to report delays to maintain a reliable delivery system. The notice lists yearly, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly rates with zone and outside area charges.
On December 18 1945 a reading highlights the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus as recorded in Matthew 2 11 with Mary present and the gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh noted for reflection.
Public announcements by senior Army and Navy leaders show a split view on merging the Armed Forces. Generals uniformly endorse the merger following Marshall, while most admirals oppose it. Only brief dissent from Admirals Halsey and Nimitz shifted to support after reconsideration. General Mitchell faced court martial for insubordination.
The piece contends Secretary of Commerce Wallace overestimates future prosperity and distrusts his optimistic economic forecast. It labels him a liberal better at rhetoric than analysis, warning that his optimism is alarming.
Planning chief Maj. General Norstad lists postwar needs for the Air Forces at 50 000 officers 350 000 men and 5 000 combat planes plus reserves. Navy needs 50 000 officers and 450 000 enlisted. Ground Forces likely 500 000. Equality of three services supports co equal cabinet status or a Secretary of the Air Forces.
J Edgar Hoover cites 6 million fingerprints on file of people arrested for crimes to warn that crime and juvenile delinquency are rising. He notes postwar patterns echoing the 1920s roaring era with murders robberies and assaults increasing and urges vigilance to curb youth misbehavior before it worsens.
In a briefing citing FBI data, Mr. Hoover notes arrests of girls under 18 up 189 percent since 1939 and boys under 18 up 48 percent for homicide 70 percent for rape 39 percent for robbery 72 percent for assault 55 percent for auto theft and 101 percent for drunkenness and driving while intoxicated. He warns of an army of racketeers seeking recruits and a tough test ahead for law enforcement.
The VMI board rejected a proposal to exempt married veterans from cadet obligations. The decision upholds a single standard and aligns with Richmond resolutions removing a marital status ban. Former cadets must meet all cadet duties if they return, or give up the diploma goal.
Richmond News Leader argues the United States should stay out of Middle East entanglements. It compares Iran to Mexico and warns against American policing of regional affairs while stressing justice and fair play by the State Department.
An Opinion piece notes the nation needs more resting benches amid a flood of labor-saving devices. It cites park benches built of lattice-work two by fours bolted to cement foundations and suggests sitting briefly makes a person feel like a Venetian blind after rising.
Lamar Keen reports about 750 at the bond premier Sunday at the Capital Theatre with $29000 realized in E Bond sales. Second Lieutenant Hollis was commissioned a first lieutenant by the War Department today. Coach Otis Sargent sent letters to sixteen Handley football squad members. Five years ago John S. Scully Jr. was reelected Shenandoah Area president. Miss Elsie Eliha Edwards and Thelma Edwards entertained with songs at Winchester Lions Club luncheon. E McDonald wins 18 lb turkey in Winchester Gun Club shoot.
Ten years ago Premier Mussolini labeled Europe crooked and today asserted Italy would fight to the end for its rights. The Jolly Clowns, a dramatic club at Round Hill School, gave a public entertainment. Dr. Thomas W. Cooper was honored guest at Hiram Lodge No. 21 public exercises.
Plans for a vigorous drive to secure land for the proposed Shenandoah National Park are discussed at a meeting. Dr. R. M. Glass is the chief speaker at the Rotary Club gathering. The Winchester Gas Company announces plans to study home heating problems. The cornerstone of the First Brethren Church in Harris Addition will be laid Sunday.
Thirty years ago Wilmer Seckford suffered a dangerous shotgun injury in a brotherly clash. Allied forces fortify Saloniki in expectation of Austro German attack. Ira D. Sanger, jailed for horse theft, pries a bar from a first floor cell and escapes the dragnet.
Forty five years ago reports note multiple railroads discontinuing half fares for religious teachers and preachers. In a separate case Judge M H Albin rules the turkey shot by Walter Johnson was tame and Sam Braithwaite had right to sell it after first claiming the dead fowl from Johnson.
Washington reports that written peace promises fail to bring unity as Atlantic Charter and UN foundations exist while global revolutions persist. Byrnes travels to Moscow for Russian cooperation. Molotov may attend London UNO assembly. Debate grows over war aims, propaganda, and the quest for workable peace amid competing imperial visions.
The article explains regional ileitis an intestinal disorder once mistaken for tuberculosis. It covers acute and chronic ileitis symptoms including right lower abdominen pain diarrhea and weight loss. Diagnosis via X rays and treatment options including rest diet iron therapy and possible surgery.
In candid analysis, the speaker argues Britain and Russia pursued differing goals in the war. Roosevelt sought concessions from both, yielding phrased promises that sounded hesitant. Churchill aimed to draw the US into conflict, while the Atlantic Charter saw limited domestic application in India, Burma, and Egypt.
Readers test their knowledge with seven questions covering shellfish seasons true or false book titles Thanksgiving trivia seagoing service and remedies for bruising Answers touch on common lore and literary history in a column style quiz item
In Beverly Hills Sandra navigates love and business as Belinda grows. Gordon returns seeking truth while Belinda and Spenser mature. a family plan forms at the Mesquite ranch as Gordon prepares for possible service and Sandra contemplates their future together.
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