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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication details and deadlines for ads and subscriptions with rates and a biblical quote from Mark chapter six verse thirty one reflecting the era. The ad policy notes national representatives and mail rates for various time frames.
LIFE Magazine reportedly paid Winston Churchill 50000 dollars for a previously unpublished wartime speech delivered to the House of Commons. The disclosure draws sharp criticism from the British press and MPs who say a state address should belong to the people, not the prime minister personally.
The transcontinental speed record fell to 4 hours 13 minutes 26 seconds for 2470 miles from Long Beach to New York aboard a non stop Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star. Three jets flew the route with one nonstop using extra fuel tanks. Top speed near 660 mph reported, rivaling a British jet test. The milestone signals future air transport likely jet powered and shortening cross country travel times.
The governor urges the State Highway Department to build roads from highways to farm homes with costs borne by property owners. He argues this improves access where private roads are poor and river-adjacent homes lack modern entrances, aiding farm to market links.
An opinion piece questions the persistence of controversy and the motives behind debate, suggesting the issue may not be as novel or significant as some claim and offering a cautious, reflective stance.
A lighthearted survey voices mutual grievances between spouses, listing five common complaints from wives about husbands and five from husbands about wives. The piece adopts a neutral, married vantage and ends with a self-identified balanced stance.
The writer questions a Cambridge Massachusetts story about a Howard chemistry professor who allegedly dissolved his shirt in acid and ate it after losing a bet. The piece notes missing details on taste and nutritional value and links the tale to worries over a meat shortage and information gaps.
General Eisenhower orders no further mass soldiers protests on demobilization. He warns demonstrations demoralize troops and aid enemies, noting Congress has heard the soldiers’ views. He compares potential disturbances to Bolshevik unrest and urges restraint to prevent spread of disaffection.
Telegram received last evening reports First Lt Perry A Sager slightly wounded in action January 15 in Belgium. The notice also mentions the death of 78 year old Wenlam Yoder, a Bloom County farmer, and references other war related losses in the area.
John H. Beatty of Washington is fighting extradition on a bigamy charge. Hee Wendell L. Willkie announced today he will leave London Tuesday night to return to the United States to testify on the lend-lease to Britain bill. William Gibbs McAdoo, prominent in Washington circles for over 25 years, died today suddenly of a heart attack.
A forecast of cold cloudy conditions prompts school officials to consider delaying or closing schools until icy conditions ease. The groundhog’s omen comes amid discussions of winter weather precautions.
Multitudes shout their faith in His Ex-Gomrene Fr. Byrd as he is honored at a Stephens City birthday event. The Assembly clears the decks for a busy session in a related note.
A 30 year old Supreme Court of Appeals ruling is recalled involving Millard and Lane and a college dam at Woodrow Wilson University of Virginia, highlighting historical legal context and institutional names.
Fresh readings on Britain's 4 billion loan stir debate and fear of tariff cuts. Officials clash over how funds will be spent and whether the loan ties to lowering U.S. tariffs at the forthcoming world trade conference.Observers cite wage gaps and price effects shaping public opinion.
A reader inquiry service from The Evening Star Information Bureau answers questions on Navy ship records Pluto name origin and interior gifts for historic sites. It notes ships histories are incomplete and that some details require lengthy reports. The Pluto name derives from Pipe Lines Under the Ocean.
Helen Keller describes overcoming lifelong frustration from her disabilities after visiting over fifty hospitals to help service members. She found inner relief by losing herself in others concerns and felt life expand into a continent of varied landscapes and rivers. The experience shifted her view from personal limits to broader purpose.
Brief quiz teaser invites readers to answer seven questions on a feature page. The prompt directs readers to continue on page 2 for the questions and potential answers.
Kay confronts Nevile over Audrey and marriage plans as tensions rise in the drawing room. Lady Tressilian cuts the scheme, insisting Kay has rights and Audrey will leave tomorrow. A frightened housemaid alerts Mrs Spicer to Miss Barrett found semiconscious, as a loud crash and screams erupt nearby.
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.