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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
4
Churchill Receives England’s Highest Honor on New Year
King George VI awarded Winston Churchill the Order of Merit, restricting membership to 24 and only expanding upon death. The piece lauds Churchill as a savior of nation and empire, noting his rare honors and enduring legacy despite doubts about public gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Churchill
House of Lords
Winston Churchill
Elisland
What About Reduction In Personnel
The article assesses President Truman's dissolution of the Smaller War Plants Corporation and transfer of functions to the RFC and Commerce Department. It questions whether this reorganization will cut costs, noting personnel and office transfers may not save money, and urges broader staff and cost reductions to simplify government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Plants Corporation
Truman
Congress
SWPC
RFC
Commerce Department
No Full Speed Ahead Until Disputes Settled
The Civilian Production Administration chief John D. Small warns there can be no full speed ahead while strikes persist. He warns the nation would be in a mess if disputes remain unresolved and notes that neither side’s demands are met in peacetime status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naion
John D. Small
Producion Administration
Labor strikes ripple through American industry
The article argues that strikes cripple output across sectors, halting automakers and appliances to well below normal, while thousands more lose work due to material shortages. It contends that claiming only a fraction of workers strike is self delusion and praises Mr Small for warning that large labor disruptions trigger widespread unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Woodrow Wilson Hospital could become TB sanatorium for Virginia
The Waynesboro News-Virginian reports that Woodrow Wilson General Hospital may be sold soon as the Veterans Administration drops plans to use it. Virginia legislators are urged to acquire the facility as a tuberculosis sanatorium to relieve bed shortages and curb spread of infection amid rising TB cases and limited state beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Virginian
Woodrow Wilson General Hospital
Army
Veterans’ Administration
Staunton
Oram D. Bradley
Tuberculosis Society
Virginia
General Assembly
Woodrow Wilson
Colgate Darden
William H. Tuck
Winchester Victory launch committee to meet in City Hall
The Winchester Victory committee plans a meeting in the City Hall chamber with Garland Quarles as secretary. James W. Whittington, a Standard Oil distributor in Strasburg, was badly burned when flames ignited fumes in Vaughan's Drug Store basement. J Victor Arthur will lead the local Winchester Chamber of Commerce campaign to double membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Victory
City Hall
Garland Quarles
James W. Whittington
Standard Oil
Strasburg
Vaughan
J. Victor Arthur
Winchester Chamber of Commérce
Shenandoah Valley Bank Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank marks its 75th anniversary with a special exhibit assembled by cashier Harold G. Brown and aides. Separately, the cremated ashes of Henry Godfrey Philips were cast into the Shenandoah River per his last wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Harold G. Brown
Henry Godfrey Philips
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Shenandoah
Winchester Resident Major John Heber Flood Dies
Ten years ago Major John Heber Flood of Winchester died today at his Winter Park Florida winter home. Assistant Postmaster W C Chandler announced that the Harrisonburg post office had its best year with receipts of seventy thousand dollars. Richard Lee Boxwell was elected captain of the Friendship Fire Company for the coming year, succeeding C Douglas Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heber Flood
Winchester
Winter Park
Pla
W. C. Chandler
Harrisonburg
Richard Lee Boxwell
Friendship Fire Company
C. Douglas Barnett
Bryarly Brothers Win Contest Prize for 1925 Total
Twenty years ago H. R. Bryarly and Brother telegram announces victory in a contest between the local firm and a Buffalo agency worth 122000 for 1925. A house owned by Dr. P. W. Boyd is moved to a new lot along a street west of and parallel to Stewart street, drawing many onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Bryarly
Buffalo, N. Y
P. W. Boyd
Stewart Street
Valley Turnpike Company to Elect Acting President
Thirty years ago Judge E D Newman vice president will act as president of the Valley Turnpike Company for a two year term while H Byrd serves as president and conducts duties in the Virginia State Senate. Funeral services for John F Kremer Winchester merchant were held this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Roy E Potts entertained in honor of Russell Potts on New Year s Eve at their East Piccadilly Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Newman
Valley Turnpike Company
Two Genee Sans
H Byrd
Virginia State Senate
John F. Kremer
Winchester
Roy E. Potts
Russell Potts
East Piccadilly Street
Poplar Star Prize Winners Named For Vote Totals
Porty five years ago Bill Arbuckle and William Striger won $25 first prizes offered by The Star for correctly naming the total number of popular votes in the Bryan McKinley election. Also mentioned are a wedding and a funeral for prominent businessman Cant W H Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PORTY
Bill Arbuckle
William Striger
Star
W. H. Sale
Byrnes Calls Moscow Peace a 50-50 Compromise
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Byrnes labels the Moscow accord a 50-50 settlement amid criticism of concessions to Russia. The piece notes the plan for Japan includes a UN governed by commissions with veto, while for territories Russia controls there is no similar mechanism. It mentions Bulgaria and Romania, with Stalin's stance and U S Britain reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joe
Ases
Japan
United Nations
Russia
Romania
Bulgaria
Stalin
Byrnes
Korea
China
Chiang
Iran
Yugoslavia
MacArthur
United Nations Commission
Britain
Oah
Byrnes Peace Plan Faces Skepticism in Press Critique
The column critiques Byrnes proposed terms as weak on press liberty and basic freedoms while ceding authority to a UN commission. It argues Russia would gain access to basic scientific data and veto power, risking national security and prolonging Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Unitedations
London
Byrnes
Little Known Factors in Stomach Ulcers
Doctor Rudolf Ehrmann of New York links ulcer development to irregular eating and poor nutrition. He cites overdistended stomach from coarse vegetables and fat rich dressings as irritation, worse when meals are irregular. a balanced diet with regular meals may prevent ulcers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Ehrmann
New York
Mbrane
Doctor Ehrmann
Whimsical Phrase Describes A Curious Ally
A quirky line features a hare's hair and another's tail with a secret ingredient involving a bear. It dismisses caviar and champagne as unnecessary.
Soldier earns every American valor medal
In August the War Department said Lt Audie L Murphy and Capt Maurice L Britt of the 3rd Infantry Division were the only two U S Army officers to hold all existing bravery medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
War Department
Audie L. Murphy
Maurice L. Britt
3Th Infantry Division
How's Your I. Q. Quiz Questions Ref Used On Page 2
A jumble of trivia prompts asks true or false about a woman president and details on insects and instruments. It lists WWI command, World War II figures, vowel words, gallon ounces, and aircraft nicknames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
U. S
Rudolph Hess
Onan
England
Duke of
Long Branch
Calif
Washington,d. C
The Criminologist Sees Preludes to a Suicide Plot
A hospital scene unfolds with Angus MacWhirter in pain and bitterness after a failed attempt at suicide. A nurse argues life has purpose beyond immediate loss, hinting at unseen futures triggered by simple presence. The tale links guilt, fate, and moral callings.
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Matter
National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
B. 44Th St
Op. M
Mr. Churchill
Pay News
United States
Great Britain
Mr. Byrnes
Mgr
King
Fred Neher
Scott
R. J. Scott
AE North PoLe
Empire
King Features Syndicate
Ing World
I. Q
U.S. Secret Service
Department of War, Justice
Treasury
Mr. Treves
Chapter
Angus MacWhirter
Nothlies
Scotland
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