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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1946
Page
4
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The page lists subscription rates by mail or motor route with lengths of one year six months three months and one month and notes an extra charge outside zones one and two. It also shows by carrier pricing and a single copy price and includes a quoted Bible verse from Psalm 118 24.
General MacArthur’s initial report on the occupation of Japan covers September and October after the landings. It praises progress in rebuilding Japan’s political and social structure while noting the slow path to true democracy. The piece questions Moscow decisions and credits MacArthur’s directives for continued progress.
The article argues Charles de Gaulle has endured crises due to his firm leadership, while France frets over a fragile constitution. It notes the party system impedes stable governments and the assembly faces drafting a new charter amid distrust of strong rule. It highlights the need to strengthen executive power to govern France effectively.
Current Opinion notes President Truman guards family privacy and rejects personal publicity. It cites his irritation at a columnist discussing Margaret Truman and describes Mrs. Truman managing staff and party aides, promoting household loyalty and authority within the White House.
Montpelier Vermont Argus argues liberalism now means controlling government spending. It asserts true liberals prioritize savings and debt reduction over votes. It warns against prong liberals who threaten freedom and long historical gains with high debt.
Wall Street Journal recounts Talleyrand’s confidential servant who spied on private correspondence. He secretly read a neighbor’s note and, days later, sent a note with a guarded warning that a bearer could deliver a verbal answer. A single wise lesson emerges.
Winchester learns Sgt. Albert Seal, former local businessman, has been missing in action in France since December 14. In other items, Loryn Crabill reelected captain of the Fire Company at the annual meeting, and Iked Amas man reported for kidnapping a teenage girl after an unsuccessful bank robbery attempt in East Falls Church, Virginia.
Ten years ago J P Morgan told Senate investigators the United States entered World War I due to German influence rather than international finance. Also, Miss June Bean underwent an appendectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
Twenty years ago thieves invaded the Lutheran Parsonage of Rev. Dr. C. A. Freed and a home in Thomas, Virginia, stealing valuables. J. M. Orndorff is installed as the new Kiwanis Club president in the area.
Thirty years ago opinions vary on President Wilson’s program, with critics doubting its passage unless materially modified. The Athletic Association faces resistance as lawmakers debate the proposal's fate.
Forty five years ago Mrs. Perry McCool is dragged to death when a runaway horse and buggy overturn near Paw Paw West Virginia. F John Glaize, a prominent local figure, is reported to be sinking and in ill health with doctors giving little hope for recovery.
The author argues against a youth draft, promoting civilian discipline through college and National Guard training. He cites military versus civilian concepts of discipline, sobriety, and conduct, and references Harvard's report on education guiding democratic civilian discipline. He advocates integrating military training within civilian education rather than mandatory draft.
A grocery store scene prompts a sermon on law versus driver responsibility. The preacher links Moses and Romans to argue that rules fail without inner change, stating Christianity must guide the inner person, not merely the outward actions.
Quiz asks page 2 answers for seven questions. Questions cover foreign secretaries at Moscow, a Japanese submarine commander, Asuncion’s country, Blue Grass State, earliest Social Security retirement age, EAM in Greece, biblical quote completion, ship timekeeping device, Lake Erie border states, correction of a bomb phrase, age of ear tingling superstition, and Pliny era reference.
In a serialized mystery tale, Kay confronts jealousy as Nevile discusses plans to renew ties with Audrey and arrange a social overlap at Gull's Point. Kay fears Audrey's influence and intellect, while Nevile admits past mistreatment and hopes shared circles might ease their fragile marriage.
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