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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1947
Page
4
A pithy biblical sentiment emphasizes admission of fault and restitution. It cites Luke 19 8 where a man vows to restore what he wrongfully took fourfold, underscoring humility, accountability, and restitution.
A Pittsburgh employer sues for 15 million dollars over alleged worker slowdowns in the wage hour dispute. Following Danbury Hatters precedent it seeks recovery under a new theory, challenging unions’ immunity and signaling further suits by other employers. The Supreme Court Coronado Coal ruling partly frames the unsettled legal path.
Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr says Congress will pass a constitutional amendment before February 1 limiting the President to two four year terms or one full and one partial term. The measure, requiring extended hearings, looks to clear House and Senate with broad majorities and then be sent to state legislatures for ratification, with sponsors hoping for approval by 36 states before the 1948 election.
National Airlines filed for higher passenger rates proposing 5 cents per mile instead of 0.414. If adopted nationwide, carriers could gain about 11 percent more revenue, based on 6 billion passenger miles in 1947, with further gains from higher mail rates. airlines seek funds to modernize fleets amid rising costs.
An opinion piece laments the rift among liberal leaders in the American Liberal Movement. It contrasts supporters of Henry Wallace with lukewarm liberals, notes CIO pundits and press commentary, and describes the Progressive Citizens of America's ties to Wallace.
A mother explains to her son that Santa cannot grant both an electric train and a dishwasher. The boy renounces the train after writing to Santa, choosing the dishwasher. The anecdote is framed as a test of renunciation and saintly character, likened to surrendering a life’s deepest desire.
News items from 1942 report a detachment of Winchester Company 115 Virginia Protective Force leaving for active duty. Also noted are a Library review by C Vernon Eddy, Ray Robinson becoming vice president at Farmers and Merchants National Bank, and other year-tying items.
In 1897 Milton Capper, visiting relatives here, left for Iowa this morning. Davis Festus and Miss Susie Coates were married at the John Man Church yesterday.
The Marshall pick shifts focus to objective administration and potential rightward tilt. His China report warns of a deadlock with the Kuomintang and Communists, urging liberal leadership to steer a peaceful, nonpolitical course amid global tension.
The item lists ten quiz prompts asking about sales ceilings highway termini UN permanent capital cities Franklin nickname for a state pine leaves term for needles, a pitcher’s death in 1940s Washington, two telescope types, a grammar correction, Florence Crittenton Homes clientele, and the definition of a metronome.
Mrs Hollis DeHaven spent time with stepmother Mrs John Sitten in Martinsburg. Paul and Cal DeHaven announce birth of daughter Sandra Kay. Calvin DeHaven and wife celebrate anniversary with Guy Radacliff and family in Winchester. Miss Jennie Coffinbarger ill. Q R L A trivia on Shakespeare attribution.
The commentary frames George C. Marshall as the right choice to steer China toward unity and stable governance amid chaos. It argues Marshall selects a liberal group for reform without alignment to either side, promoting freedom and national interests over extremism as Britain and Europe falter and Russia isolates.
A reader praises the Byrnes policies and calls the president's latest appointment the best so far, arguing it will bring policy aims to fruition and noting approval of the selection.
The Weather Bureau notes the mild climate with small temperature range along California coast and farther north in Washington and Oregon. It also mentions moderate climate at higher elevations in the Southeastern States including western Carolinas central Georgia and northern Alabama and Mississippi.
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