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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1946
Page
2
State notes report an acquittal on forgery and abduction charges in Falls Church and a magistrate bound over to a New York grand jury. Richmond strike action includes Kingan and Company meat plant workers and labor developments with telegraph workers and city employees.
William Brown aged 21 of Strasburg was fined 10 dollars and costs for drunk and disorderly behavior. Bertie Parker from Middletown paid 5 dollars and costs for drunken conduct. Willie Meadows, 22 of 108 West Clifford Street, was fined 10 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Judge John Rice presided.
The security forces of tank destroyer battalions were used as security measures against surprise enemy ground and air attacks. They were deployed to rear flanks and front depending on terrain and situation.
Vatican City reports preparations for the canonization of Blessed Francesca Saverio Cabrini. Pope Pius XII will preside over a consistory on February 21 with forty three prelates becoming cardinals. Cabrini, founder of Sacred Heart Missions in America, would be the first American saint. Born in San Angelo Italy July 15 1850 she arrived in the United States in 1889 and worked with Italian immigrants in New York City. Her order built schools and institutions in Chicago New Orleans Philadelphia Los Angeles Seattle Denver Newark and Scranton. Beatified 1938.
Entezam said Iran will base much of its case against Russia on Chapter 1 Article 2 paragraph 4 of the United Nations Charter. The clause bans the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
Men classified as USN I may receive discharge if they are 38 or older and have at least one dependent. The Navy Dept on December 5 said this applies to those with dependents as of August 15, 1945, and not to regular Navy enlistments.
A roundup of brief international and domestic items reports rumors of an arrest in Pas Sau torch murder, a Cumberland River flood crest forecast for January 20, and a three day Mercedes lockout riots. It notes U S engineers predicting a 65 foot crest, Flint school strikes, and Westinghouse wage dispute.
The Traffic Violation Bureau lists payments from Earl Printz Benjamin Strawderman William Fauver Warren Mason and Mary Ann Nichols in Hamilton for improper parking fines.
Governor William M. Tuck and Senator Harry Flood Byrd head a formal procession as Virginia officials, judges, and Congress members arrive for the inaugural. Crowds braved 24 degree weather along Grace Street while cadets and students contributed to the chilly pageant.
The Potomac Edison Co announces an exchange offer exchanging $6 and $7 preferred stock for new 3.60 percent preferred stock plus cash. The offer runs January 18 through January 28. Details available at the temporary office 14 Rouss Avenue Winchester or by phone 5371.
The governor shakes hands with senior Marines and says goodbye to state workers before escorting his daughter Irene back to Norfolk. Irene complains she dislikes the move and jokes that she has nearly ruined them in Norfolk.
Native of Winchester and Haverford graduate 1935, Griffith served as assistant to the curator of the Museum Art Film Library. He held a Rockefeller Fellowship in film history 1937-38 and recently visited his mother with Mr Flaherty and Mrs Flaherty en route to Florida to film a sugar production short.
Read The Star for daily reports of events in Berryville Boyce and Clarke County.
Nation faces a meatless diet as a large potential strike looms. About 193,000 CIO workers and 75,000 AFT employees could walk out, with roughly 2,000 CIO pickets marching near the Chicago stockyards, the world’s largest livestock market. Pickets threaten trucks marked hospitals and other institutions. CIO handlers would assist live animals and refrigeration staff would prevent spoilage.
The page lists quiz answers: 1 is 1, 2 is True, 3 identifies Lt. Gen. Leonard T. Gerow as head of war plans for the General Staff in 1941, and 4 notes an acquittal.
A fragment highlights recognition for notable public service. It mentions individuals tied to community leadership and a formal appreciation event. Names and exact roles are unclear, but emphasis is on honor from a local organization.
A fragmented text cites five pounds and a No. 30 stamp becoming valid January 1. The snippet confirms True, but lacks broader context or events.
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