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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star lists subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery with prices for one year six months and three months and notes regional add ons. The page closes with a Christmas Bible verse from John 3 16 about God so loving the world and eternal life.
The Congressional Directory shows of 96 Senators in 1933 only seven had served 20 years or more: McKellar, Capper, Glass, George, Shipstead, Wheeler, and LaFollette. Four were Democrats, two Republicans, one Progressive. Fewer than 25 percent remained on Roosevelt’s 1933 inauguration day, and only Georgia and Virginia had the same two senators as 12 years earlier.
Daniel J. Tobin, longtime International Brotherhood of Teamsters president, denounces a bill by Rep. Sam Hobbs that would impose penalties up to 20000 dollars and ten years in prison on unions and members convicted of interfering with interstate commerce by robbery or extortion. Tobin calls it a severe blow to labor while critics note existing laws against robbery and extortion.
The observed butter shortage stems from high fat prices driving farmers to sell whole milk and from 55 percent of butter supplies being diverted to federal use for the armed forces and relief, leaving slim storage. Secretary Anderson favors higher retail butter prices to boost farmer returns and cream separation, with spring aiding milk supplies.
The Richmond Times Dispatch argues General Motors should not have to add profit considerations to wage talks. It warns lifting wage demands with rising profits could threaten small business and the free market. The piece labels Walter Reuther a Socialist and insists the issue is pivotal to private enterprise.
The end of tire rationing is set for January 1 as rubber shortages from British and Dutch territories eased. Despite synthetic rubber growth, demand remains high and allocations will end but prices stay fixed, risking a surge in black markets as motorists must curb wear and tear.
News brief notes Winchester Memorial Hospital among hospitals awarded full approval by the American College of Surgeons for 1944. Also reported are updates on local service and Rotary Kiwanis guest speaker Captain Ralph Summel of the 8th Air Force.
Ten years ago Charles A Lingberghs left the United States seeking seclusion in a Liverpool hotel to avoid Hauptmann's execution. Mrs Isabelle Glynn Worsley, wife of Robert Worsley, died this morning.
The city awaits the succession as Judge Lake J. Frazier will tomorrow morning assume the office of Police Justice. Asbury Kern, a Winchester boy, completes the victory in the irrigation campaign across the northwest United States.
Thirty years after his Spanish American War hero status Captain Richard Pearson Hobson will visit the city to deliver remarks. William N. Engle, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad worker, died at Frederick Junction when crushed between two passenger coaches yesterday.
Forty five years ago cannon firecrackers blow up a Grove Bros. plate glass window. one man loses a hand. Two runaways wreck four buggies injuring two horses as hundreds of youngsters roam from house to house for cakes during the peak Christmas season.
A reader queries unemployment coverage for war workers and veteran benefits. The column explains state insurance, gaps, cemetery superintendent criteria, and Civil Service exams. It also covers NYSE membership prices, the Learned Blacksmith Elihu Burritt, Bible chapter parity, colonial history, temporary officers, Navy death benefits, and flag duties on quarter-decks.
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins near the anal opening, external or internal, causing discomfort and possible bleeding. Factors like activity, constipation, age, and family history vary. treatments include sclerosis injections and surgery, with medical therapy offering temporary relief.
Projections mix baseball football and golf with Joe DiMaggio’s upcoming memoir Lucky To Be A Yankee due Jan 27. Promoter Jack Solomons eyes cross border world champs talks as Bulldog Turner weighs NFL offers and Bill Jones’ two year old Master draws Florida chatter.
A reader quiz lists ten questions from a vintage newspaper page asking true false style prompts. Items cover fingerprints Advent 1945 New Zealand capital presidential vision Angora wool enlistment Regular Army UK debt and Indian head pennies plus a Borzoi dog and a football team.
Green Bay plans comprehensive Bowl game coverage with staff scouts. Curly Lambeau will attend the Rose Bowl and Don Hutson will cover the East-West scramble, delivering insights from key venues.
Ray Robinson accuses Mike Jacobs of stalling for a title shot and contemplates boxing elsewhere. The bout may draw NBA sanction as a major fight. Stringbean Ray pledges no strings. Joe Louis backs an all Negro Jump and Jive show to tilt Marty Clark in Los Angeles. The Long Island heavyweight has won six of seven since returning, with Tiny Le tipped for the big time from Prisco.
The War Department does not notify the next of kin about rents unless the soldier is deceased. The question concerns a soldier who has been awarded the Soldiers Medal and whether his spouse would trigger such notice.
Mrs Madeline B Myers Home Demonstration Agent presents the week January 1 through 5 schedule. On Wednesday January 2 the Gore HDC meets with Mrs Douglas Kern at 10 am for an all day furniture clinic. On Thursday January 3 the Shawnee HDC meets at Opequon Church at 10 am for an all day furniture clinic. On Friday January 4 the Albin HDC meets at Burnt Presbyterian Church at 10 am for an all day furniture clinic. Saturday January 5 the Home Agent in her office. at 1 30 pm each club meets with community members to organize neighborhood work for postwar farm-family adjustment. All interested are urged to attend.
A scrambled crossword clue list with entries and partial answers. Reads as a long sequence of numbered items, abbreviations, and fragments for across clues including subjects like wind, crust, particle, seasons, gods, doctors, instruments, and various descriptors.
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